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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)
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 29, 2022
2:00 p.m. Study Session
3:00 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 Closed Session Item B2 to note Negotiating Parties as “To Be Determined”
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CLOSED SESSION: 3:00 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: September 15, 2022
B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
1. 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
2. Property Description: 45653 Portola Avenue (APN 627-351-010)
Agency: City of Palm Desert
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Eric Ceja/Jessica Gonzales
Negotiating Parties: To Be Determined
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
C. 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.
4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan
INSPIRATION/INVOCATION: Councilmember Harnik
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Hargreaves
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AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS:
A. FIRE PREVENTION AND MINI-MUSTER MONTH PROCLAMATION
B. REGIONAL YMCA CONCEPT PRESENTATION
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
A. CITY OF PALM DESERT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE – PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
NON-AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of August 25 and September 15, 2022.
B. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
RECOMMENDATION: Approve warrants issued for the period of September 6 – 16, 2022.
C. APPLICATIONS FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR:
1. CCRC SOCIAL CLUB LLC DBA SEGOVIA OF PALM DESERT, 39905 VIA SCENA
2. SOTTOVOCE GROUP LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 73545 EL PASEO STE 1320
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Alcoholic Beverage License applications.
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D. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 AND AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. C39600
FOR THE SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND ORGANICS CONSULTING SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND HF&H CONSULTANTS,
LLC
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C39600 with HF&H Consultants, LLC, to
increase compensation by $15,000 for the current three-year contract to a not-to-exceed
amount of $338,000.
2. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C39600 with HF&H Consultants, LLC, to
extend the contract for a one-year term effective January 1, 2023, for an amount not to
exceed $85,000.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute said amendments and any other documents
necessary to effectuate the contract.
E. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ANZA-BORREGO BY ARTIST CHRISTOPHER PUZIO
FROM THE 2021/2022 EL PASEO SCULPTURE EXHIBITION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$25,000
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the purchase of Anza-Borrego by artist Christopher Puzio 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 subject contract.
F. APPROVE THE HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE BYLAWS
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the revised Homelessness Taskforce Bylaws.
G. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL DATA STORAGE SERVER NODE
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize City Manager to purchase a VxRail Node addition from
[RE]Design Group for $85,785.28.
H. AWARD A CONTRACT TO GREAT WESTERN INSTALLATIONS, INC., OF LOGAN,
UTAH FOR THE PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $90,000 PER FISCAL YEAR (PROJECT NO. 941-23)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award a 57-month contract to Great Western Installations, Inc., of Logan, Utah, for the
Park Playground Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $90,000 per fiscal
year.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract
amendments and change order requests for unanticipated conditions per Section
3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, and up to three (3) one-year contract
extensions based on a staff recommendation.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
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I. AWARD CONTRACT TO COURTMASTER SPORTS, INC., OF NORTH PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, FOR THE SPORT COURTS RESURFACING PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 PER FISCAL YEAR (PROJECT NO. 946-23)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award a 57-month contract for the Sport Courts Resurfacing Project to Courtmaster
Sports, Inc., of North Palm Springs, California, for an amount not to exceed $75,000 per
fiscal year.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract
amendments and change order requests for unanticipated conditions per Section
3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code; and up to three, one-year contract
extensions based on staff’s recommendation.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
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. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND
PERSONNEL) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER 2.22
ESTABLISHING THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and pass to second reading an Ordinance
amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code
adding Chapter 2.22 establishing the Architectural Review Commission.
B. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NOS. 1374 § 1 AND 1258 § 1, REVISING
CHAPTER 24.04.060 (INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES) OF THE PALM DESERT
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PROHIBITED LANDSCAPE MATERIALS FOR
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and pass to second reading an Ordinance
revising Chapter 24.04.060 (Invasive Plant Species) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
C. AWARD CONTRACT TO INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC., OF PERRIS,
CALIFORNIA, FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES OF LUPINE PLAZA IN
THE AMOUNT OF $562,135 (PROJECT NO. 810-22)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award a Contract to Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., of Perris, California, for design
and engineering services of Lupine Plaza in the amount of $562,135.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract
amendment requests per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
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3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement and any
documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
D. AWARD CONTRACT TO HERMANN DESIGN GROUP OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, FOR DESIGN SERVICES OF GREENS/TEE BOX RENOVATION AND
TURF REDUCTION AT DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$305,100 (PROJECT NO. 854-21)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award a Contract to Hermann Design Group of Palm Desert, California, for design
services of Greens/Tee Box Renovations and Turf Reduction at Desert Willow Golf
Resort in the amount of $305,100.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract
amendment requests per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement and any
documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
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. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-0002 (GPA 21-
0002) FOR READOPTION OF THE CITY’S 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT (2021-
2029) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) GUIDELINES
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA
21-0002), readopting the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element of the General Plan in
accordance with the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD) guidelines.
B. APPROVE A PROPOSED PLAN FOR BOND ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE VITALIA APARTMENT PROJECT
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GERALD FORD DRIVE, EAST OF THE PALM
DESERT SHERIFF STATION, IDENTIFIED AS THE APPROXIMATE +/-11.94 ACRE
PORTION OF APN 694-310-006
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Conduct the public hearing under the requirements of Tax and Equity Fiscal
Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(the “Code”) in connection with the proposed issuance in one or more series of
revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “CMFA”), a joint
exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, in an amount
not to exceed $62,000,000 (the “Bonds”), to finance the acquisition, construction,
improvement and equipping of the 269-unit Vitalia Apartments, a multifamily rental
housing project located at the south side of Gerald Ford Drive, west of Portola Road
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(a portion of APN 694-310-006), Palm Desert, California (the “Project”) and receive
public comments.
2. Adopt a Resolution approving the issuance of the Bonds by CMFA for the benefit of
Palm Desert Pacific Associates, a California Limited Partnership (the "Borrower") a
partnership of which Pacific West Communities, Inc. (the "Developer") or a related
person to the Developer is the general partner, to provide for the financing of the
Project. Such adoption is solely for the purposes of satisfying the requirements of
TEFRA, the Code and California Government Code Sections 6500 et seq.
C. APPROVE A PROPOSED PLAN FOR BOND ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA
STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES' DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE GERALD
FORD APARTMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 75580 GERALD FORD DRIVE, PALM
DESERT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Conduct the public hearing under the requirements of Tax and Equity Fiscal
Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(the “Code”) in connection with the proposed issuance in one or more series of
revenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority
(“CSCDA”), a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of
California, in an amount not to exceed Fifty-Five Million Dollars $55,000,000 (the
“Bonds”), to finance the acquisition, construction and development of the 150-unit
Gerald Ford Apartments, a multifamily rental housing project located at located at
75580 Gerald Ford Drive, Palm Desert, California (the “Project”) and receive public
comments.
2. Adopt a Resolution approving the issuance of the Bonds by CSCDA for the benefit of
Gerald Ford Apartments, LP, a California Limited Partnership (the "Borrower") a
partnership of which Western National Group (the "Developer") or a related person to
the Developer is the general partner, to provide for the financing of the Project. Such
adoption is solely for the purposes of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code
and California Government Code Sections 6500 et seq.
4. INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
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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, Palm Desert Civic
Center, 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
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perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda for the Palm Desert City
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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
Tem 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.
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES
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. 1E, 1H, 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.
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES
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.
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES
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.
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES
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 O (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.
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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.
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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
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Following discussion, the City Council opted not to proceed with informational campaign
services for Advisory Measure B.
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.
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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.
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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 level 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.
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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,
Níamh M. Ortega
Deputy City Clerk/Assistant Secretary
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk/Secretary
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: __/__/2022
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Thursday, September 15, 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, September 15, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Kathleen Kelly, Gina Nestande, Karina Quintanilla; Mayor Pro
Tem Sabby Jonathan; and Mayor Jan Harnik
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Kelly led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INSPIRATION/INVOCATION:
Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan offered words of inspiration.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of September 15, 2022, was called to order by
Mayor Harnik at 3:01 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: August 25, 2022
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1. Property Description: 1.55 acres at southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo
Ave. (APNs 627-101-002, 627-101-017, 627-101-033, 627-101-
061, 627-101-062)
Agency: City of Palm Desert
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties: Chandi Enterprises, LLC
Under Negotiation: Terms of Agreement and Payment
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C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – MATTERS CREATING 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 creates
significant exposure to litigation.
City Attorney Hargreaves reported that relative to Closed Session Item B1, the City Council
unanimously approved the extension to the Disposition and Development Agreement with Chandi
Enterprises, LLC, and it will be available for public review once it is finalized.
PRESENTATIONS:
None.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
City Manager Hileman introduced Public Works Deputy Director Ramirez who provided an update
on street maintenance throughout the city and responded to City Council inquiries. Public Affairs
Management Analyst Blythe reported on various events taking place in Palm Desert.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION:
Councilmember Kelly encouraged residents to apply to serve on the City’s commissions and
committees, noting that she is impressed with the recently appointed members.
Councilmember Quintanilla reported on her attendance at the League of California Cities Annual
Conference in Long Beach and various other regional meetings and events; spoke in support of
the newly established CARE Court and HOME Court programs.
Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan further discussed CARE Court and its impact on the Coachella Valley.
Mayor Harnik reported on her attendance at the League of California Cities Annual Conference
in Long Beach; requested staff explore the Affordable Connectivity Program for possible grant
opportunities.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KELLY,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar.
A. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KELLY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Minutes of July 14, 2022.
B. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KELLY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the warrants issued for the period 08/19/2022 to
09/06/2022.
C. APPROVAL OF FINDINGS RELATIVE TO AB 361 – REMOTE TELECONFERENCING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KELLY, 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.
D. ACCEPT CONTRACT NO. C42450 AS COMPLETE FOR THE 2021 SLURRY SEAL
PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 751-21)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KELLY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept Contract No. C42450 with American Asphalt South, Inc.,
of Riverside, California, for the 2021 Slurry Seal Project as complete and authorize the
City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion (Project No. 751-21).
E. ACCEPT CONTRACT NO. C42330 AS COMPLETE FOR THE 2021 CATCH BASIN
AND DRAIN CLEANING PROJECT (PROJECT 501-21)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KELLY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept Contract No. C42330 with United Storm Water, Inc. of
Industry, California, for the 2021 Catch Basin and Drain Cleaning Project as complete and
authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion (Project No. 501-21).
F. ADOPT RESOLUTION No. 2022-78 ESTABLISHING REVISED DATES FOR
REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PALM DESERT HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KELLY, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-78 establishing dates for the regular
meetings of the City’s Homelessness Taskforce for fiscal year 2022/23.
G. INFORMATIONAL UPDATE REGARDING THE 2022 VETERANS DAY
CELEBRATION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KELLY, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file an informational update regarding the 2022
Veterans Day Celebration.
H. APPROVAL OF PALM DESERT CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL’S 2023 PANTHER 5K
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KELLY, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Palm Desert Charter Middle School’s Panther 5K scheduled for Sunday,
January 22, 2023.
2. Approve road closures on El Paseo between Highway 74 and Portola Avenue.
I. APPROVAL OF THE 2023 PALM DESERT HALF MARATHON AND 5K EVENT
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KELLY, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the 2023 Palm Desert Half Marathon and 5K scheduled for Sunday,
February 12, 2023.
2. Approve the proposed event route and road closures.
3. Temporarily waive Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) Section 11.01.140 (Amplified
Sound).
4. Temporarily waive Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) Section 11.01.080 W
(Possession/Consumption of Alcohol in City Parks) pursuant to PDMC 9.58.040.
5. Temporarily waive Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) Section 11.01.080
(Prohibited Conduct Generally in City Parks, Item Q – Vendor Sales).
J. CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENTS TO EL PASEO PARKING & BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KELLY, CARRIED 5-0, to reappoint Sonia Campbell, Dennis Flaig-Moore, and Patrick
Klein to a three-year term beginning July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, to the El Paseo
Parking & Business Improvement District (EPPBID) Board of Directors.
K. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-79 APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 37506-2
AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH UNIVERSITY PARK
INVESTOR, LLC., RELATED TO UNIVERSITY PARK
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KELLY, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-79 approving
Final Tract Map No. 37506-2 and Subdivision Improvement Agreements with University
Park Investor, LLC., related to University Park.
L. APPOINTMENT OF APPLICANTS TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT’S CIVIC
ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KELLY, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Appoint Greg Akkerman, Brooke Beare-Stjerne, Emily Vogt, and David Scott Warmuth
to the Civic Engagement Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024.
2. Appoint Anyse Smith, Marilyn Solomon, and Jonathan Stutz to the Civic Engagement
Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026.
3. Appoint Ann Simley as an alternate member to the Cultural Arts Committee to fulfill a
term ending June 30, 2023.
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M. AFFIRM APPROPRIATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
FOR NECESSARY EQUIPMENT UPGRADES AT DESERT WILLOW IN PRIOR FISCAL
YEAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KELLY, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Affirm December 16, 2021, appropriation in the amount of $1,930,215.58 plus changes
up to $96,510.78 for a total of $2,026,726.36 to Account Number 4414195-4809200
from unobligated Golf Course Capital Funds for the lease-purchase of Toro Equipment
at Desert Willow.
2. Authorize an additional appropriation to cover price adjustment, in the amount of
$25,163.68 to Account Number 4414195-4809200 from unobligated Golf Course
Capital Funds for the Toro Equipment at Desert Willow.
3. Affirm December 16, 2021, appropriation in the amount of $1,575,438.84 to Account
Number 4414195-4809200 from unobligated Golf Course Capital Funds for the lease-
purchase of electric golf and utility carts from Club Car LLC at Desert Willow.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
2. ACTION CALENDAR:
A. CONSIDER IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PALM DESERT TURF REBATE PROGRAM
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (CVWD) AND
APPROPRIATE $1,000,000 FROM THE UNOBLIGATED GENERAL FUND RESERVE
Special Programs Manager Lawrence narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded
to City Council inquiries. Management Analyst Stull and Victoria Llort, of Coachella Valley
Water District, also responded to City Council inquiries.
Juleen McElgunn, a Palm Desert resident, spoke in support of the Turf Rebate Program.
Dorian W., a Cathedral City resident, spoke in support of saving water and asked the City
Council to reconsider its approval of the surf park development.
Following discussion, MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM JONATHAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 4-1 (NESTANDE VOTING NO), to:
1. Support the implementation of the Palm Desert Turf Rebate Program in partnership with
the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD).
2. Approve an appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Unobligated General Fund Reserve to
Account No. 4004437-4391503 (Turf Retrofit) and authorize the City Manager to adjust
the allocation between residential and commercial if the application pattern reflects a clear
basis to do so, and report back to the City Council.
3. Provide the City Manager conditional authorization to provide the program an additional
$500,000 from the Unobligated General Fund Reserve to Account No. 4004437-4391503
(Turf Retrofit).
4. Authorize the City Manager to take all further actions to implement the program including
waiving plan check and encroachment permit fees and approving/executing all associated
agreement(s), approved as to form by the City Attorney.
B. RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON THE HISTORY OF CITY
COUNCIL ACTIONS RELATED TO DESERT COMMUNITY ENERGY (DCE) AND
PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION ON FUTURE ACTIONS RELATED TO DCE
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Special Programs Manager Lawrence presented the staff report and responded to City
Council inquiries. Tom Kirk, of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments, also
responded to City Council inquiries.
During the course of discussion, Councilmember Kelly noted that at the City Council
meeting on August 25, 2022, she voted in the majority to support scheduling a Study
Session related to Desert Community Energy and wishes to reconsider her previous vote.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KELLY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 3-2 (COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA AND MAYOR PRO TEM
JONATHAN VOTING NO) to reconsider scheduling a Study Session related to Desert
Community Energy.
Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER KELLY, CARRIED 3-2 (COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA AND
MAYOR PRO TEM JONATHAN VOTING NO) to cancel the Study Session related to
Desert Community Energy.
C. DIRECTION FOR A PROSPECTIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A RAIL-
STATION FEASIBILITY STUDY
Economic Development Director Ceja narrated a PowerPoint and responded to Council
inquiries.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HARNIK, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Confirm the contents to be included in a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a feasibility study
to identify potential rail station locations within the City of Palm Desert.
2. Establish an ad hoc subcommittee to serve as a steering committee to work with the
potential firm selected from the RFP process and appoint Mayor Harnik and
Councilmember Quintanilla to serve on the steering committee.
D. APPROVE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH HR GREEN PACIFIC IN THE AMOUNT
OF $121,500 TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY AND MASTER PLAN STUDY FOR
BROADBAND SERVICES
Economic Development Director Ceja narrated a PowerPoint and responded to Council
inquiries.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Contract Amendment between HR Green Pacific and the City of Palm Desert
in the amount of $121,500 to conduct a feasibility and master plan study for broadband
services.
2. Establish a broadband ad-hoc subcommittee to aid in the development of the broadband
feasibility and master plan study and appoint Mayor Harnik and Councilmember Kelly to
serve on the subcommittee.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
Item 1A-17
CC, SARDA, & HA Meeting Minutes September 15, 2022
City of Palm Desert Page 7
ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Niamh M. Ortega
Deputy City Clerk/Assistant Secretary
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk/Secretary
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: __/__/2022
Item 1A-18
C ity of P a lm D esert
Check Register
9/6/202 2 -9/6/2022
Bank ID Check Number Check Date Vendor N am e A ccount N umb er Transaction D es c Invoic e A mount Paid
WR 50203303 09/06/2022 ST A TE OF CALIFORN IA 11 00000 2160200 PIT W/H PD: 08 /31/2022 6593723 17,637.42
WR 50203305 09 /06/2022 STA TE OF CALIFORNIA 1100000 2160200 PIT W/H PD : 08 /31/2022 6593724 71.74
WR 50636845 09 /06/2022 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 1100000 2162100 DEFERRED COMP PAYDAY 08/31 /22 3 706400 I 083122 7 ,423.38
WR 50636845 09/06/2022 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 6 100000 1029100 DEFERRED COMP PAYDAY 08/31 /22 3 706400 I 083 122 7,423.38
WR 50636845 09/06/2022 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 6 100000 2162100 DEFERRED COMP PAYDAY 08/31 /22 37064001 083122 -7 ,423 .38
WR 5 1108483 09/06/2022 I CM A RETIREMENT TRUST 6 100000 2 162300 Deferred Comp PayDay 08/3 l/22 808575 -12,433 .24
WR 5 1108483 09/06/2022 I C M A RETIREMENT TRUST 1100000 2162300 Deferred Comp PayDay 08 /31/22 808575 12 ,433 .24
WR 5 1108483 09/06/2022 I C M A RETIREMENT TRUST 6100000 1029300 Deferred Comp PayDay 08/31 /22 808575 12,433.24
WR 5 1108499 09/06/2022 I CM A RETIREMENT TRUST 6 100000 2162200 Retire Hlth Sv-PayDay 08 /31 /22 808593 -4,087 .74
WR 5 1 108499 09/06/2022 1 CM A RETIREMENT TRUST 6100000 1029200 Retire Hlth Sv-PayDay 08 /3 1/22 808593 4 ,087 .74
WR 5 1108499 09/06/2022 I C M A RETI.REMENT TRUST 1100000 2162600 Retire Hlth Sv-PayDay 08 /3 1/22 808593 4 ,087 .74
WR 5 1 108501 09/06/2022 I C M A RETIREMENT TRUST 1100000 2162600 Retire Hlth Sv-PayDay 08/31 /22 808662 22 .10
WR 5 1108501 09/06/2022 I C M A RETIREMENT TRUST 6100000 1029200 Retire Hlth Sv-PayDay 08/31 /22 808662 22.10
WR 51108501 09/06/2022 I C M A RETIREMENT TRUST 6 100000 2162200 Retire Hlth Sv-PayDay 08 /31/22 808662 -22 .10
WR 51 108509 09/06/2022 I C M A RETIREME T TRUST 6100000 2162201 401-A Retire PayDay : 08/31 /22 808621 -7 ,720.57
WR 5 1108509 09/06/2022 I C M A RETIREMENT TRUST 6100000 1029201 40 I-A Retire PayDay: 08 /31/22 808621 7,720.57
WR 5 1 108509 09/06/2022 IC M A RETIREMENT TRUST 1100000 2162201 40 I-A Retire Pay Day : 08/31 /22 808621 7,720 .57
WR 51108511 09/06/2022 I C M A RETIREME T TRUST 1100000 2162201 401-A Retire Pay Day : 08/31 /22 808668 44 .23
WR 5 11 08511 09/06/2022 I CM A RETIREMENT TRUST 6 100000 1029201 40 I -A Retire PayDay: 08 /3 1 /22 808668 44 .23
WR 51108511 09/06/2022 I C M A RETIREMENT TRUST 6 100000 2162201 401-A Retire PayDay: 08 /31 /22 808668 -44 .23
WR 55687701 09/06/2022 PERS 1104 150 4111500 Rounding 08/26/2022 1022194147 0 .58
WR 55687701 09/06/2022 PERS 1100000 2161100 PERS 08/26/2022 !022194147 54,285.31
WR 55687703 09/06/2022 P ERS 1100000 2161100 PERS 08/26/2022 1002 194148 31,416.98
WR 55687703 09 /06/2022 P ERS 1100000 2161 100 PER S 08/26/2022 1002194148 610.10
WR 598 16848 09/06/2022 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 1100000 2160100 Federal W /H P/D 08/31 /2022 20326955 41,807.45
WR 598 16848 09/06/2022 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 1 100000 2160300 Medicare W /H P/D 08/31/2022 20326955 12 ,866.38
WR 598 16849 09/06/2022 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 11 00000 2160300 Med icare W/H P/D 08/31 /2022 64981402 63.28
Report Date 09/0 6/2022 Page t:itv & Housing
Item 1B-1
Bank ID Check Number Check Date Vendor Name
WR 59816849 09/06/2022 DE PARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Audited and Found Correct
4:t~F~
Report Date 09/06 /2022
City of P a lm D esert
Check Register
9/6/2022 - 9/6/2022
Account Number Transaction Desc
1100000 2160 100 Federal W /H PIO 08/3 l /2022
Invoice
64981 4 02
Page 2 City & Housing
Amount Paid
239 .15
Total For Bank ID -WR
190,729.65
Item 1B-2
Bank ID Check Number Check Date Vendor Name
IO 00001556 09 /08 /2022 C ITY OF PALM DESERT
Report Date 09 /08 /2022
City of Palm Desert
Check Register
9/8/2022 -9/8/2022
Account Number Transaction Desc
7034195 4309000 21 /228-ADMIN CO ST REIMB
pproved -
Invoice Amount Paid
2 1/22 8 364 ,189.33
Total For Bank ID -10
364,189.33
Page Successor Agency
Item 1B-3
Bank ID Check Numb e r Ch eck D ate Vendor N am e
00 00004868 09 /15 /2022 DESERT ACCESS AND MOBIUTY, INC
Report Date 09 /15/2022
City of P alm Desert
Check Register
9/15/2022 -9/15 /2022
A ccount N umb er T ran saction D es c
2204800 4388000 CDBG FUNDING FY2 l /22
In voice
CDBG 21-22
Page City & Housing
A mount Paid
8,797 .14
Total For Bank ID -00
8 ,797.14
Item 1B-4
City of Palm D esert
Check Register
9/16/2022 -9/16/2022
Ba nk ID C heck Numb er Check Date Ve ndor Na me Accoun t N umb er T ransaction Des c In vo ic e A mount Pai d
00 01531062 09/16/2022 PENTA, RYLAND 1104417 4311500 Mile -CA PIO Conf. 08 /30/2022 M ILE 8/30/2022 15 1.25
00 0 1531062 09/16/2022 PENTA , RYLAND 11 04417 4312000 Meals -CAPIO Conf. 08/30/2022 MEAL 08/30/2022 55 .50
00 0 1531063 09/16/2022 AETNA 2300000 3412400 EMS 2/16 /2 1 Ref Run 2 1-74054 ZLO992749729 104 .87
00 0153 1064 09/16/2022 AMERICAN FORENSIC NURSES 11 04210 4390400 FY 22/23 Blood draws/DUI dmg 76229 217 .05
00 01531064 09 /16/2022 AMERICAN FORENSIC NURSES 1104210 4390400 FY 22/23 Blood draws/DUI dmg 763 11 61.22
00 01531064 09/16/2022 AMERICAN FORE SIC NURSES 1104210 4390400 FY 22/23 Blood draws/DUI dmg 76361 122.44
00 01531064 09/16/2022 AME RI CAN FORENSIC NURSES 1104210 4390400 FY 22/23 Blood draws/DUI drug 76304 896.03
00 01531065 09/16/2022 AMERICA PL ANNING ASSOCIATION 11 00000 1430100 DUES : APA-CANNONE 7/23-9/23 I 04182-2273 197.00
00 01531065 09/16/2022 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION 11 04470 4363000 DUES : APA-CANNONE I 0/22 -6/23 I 04182-2273 59 1.00
00 0153 1066 09/16/2022 ANDERSO COMMUNICATION INC 11 04310 4365000 MONTHLY RAD IO REPEATER SERVICE 19519 250 .00
00 0 1531067 09/16/2022 ANDREA STAEHLE 11 04 154 43 12500 Wellness Event 9/14/22 COSTCO 8532 274.46
00 01531068 09/16/2022 ANGELICA MARRON 1100000 1150100 CALBO 10/10-11/22 A.MARRON ADV PROM 10/11 /22 96 .00
00 01531069 09/16/2022 BAKER, WALLACE V. 1104422 4309000 SVC CODE ENFORCEMENT 48 996.00
00 01531069 09/16/2022 BAKER, WALLACE V. I 104422 4309000 SVC CODE ENFORCEMENT 46 168.00
00 01531070 09/16/2022 BANNER BANK 4510000 1025000 P 11535 9 RETNT HOLD TN ESC 1912 7/3 l/2022-PP#l4 39 ,242.80
00 01531070 09/16/2022 BANNER BANK 4510000 2060000 Pl 15359 RETNT PAYABLE PP #14 RETNT PP#l4 39,242.80
00 0 1531070 09/16/2022 BANNER BANK 4510000 2060000 Pl 15359 RETNT PAYABLE PP #14 7/3 l/2022-PP#14 * -39 ,242 .80
00 0153107 1 09/16/2022 BELSON OUTDOORS, LLC 2384515 4400100 RO-FT-EPX 2 Round racks WQ312439 976 .85
00 01531072 09/16/2022 BIO TOX LABO RA TORIES 1104210 4390400 FY 22/23 Blood and Urine analy 43080 731.00
00 01531072 09/16/2022 BIO TOX LABORATORIES 1104210 4390400 FY 22/23 Blood and Ur in e ana ly 43079 213.00
00 01531073 09/16/2022 BLUE BREEZE ENTE RTAINMENT 1104416 4306101 Blue Breeze/Concert Series 101322 4,500 .00
00 01531074 09/16/2022 BMW MOTORCYCLE OF RIVERSIDE 11 042 10 4334000 FY 22/23 Mai nt enance and repai 6030724 1,928 .99
00 01531074 09/16/2022 BMW MOTORCYCLE OF RIVERSIDE 1104210 4334000 FY 22/23 Maintenance and repa i 6030774 795.09
00 01531074 09 /16/2022 BMW MOTORCYCLE OF RIVERSIDE 1104210 4334000 FY 22 /23 Maintenance and repai 6030922 416.42
00 01531075 09/16/2022 BRIAN K. STEMMER CONSTRUCTION 11 04800 4388500 drywall repair -PSAM 5520 850 .00
00 01531076 09/16 /2022 CACEO 1104420 4363000 2022 CODE CONF REG-H INLEY 200022324 425.00
00 01531076 09/16/2022 CACEO 1104422 4312000 2022 Code Conf-J.Ce nteno 200022099 425 .00
Report Date 09 /16/2022 Page
Housing
Item 1B-5
City of Palm De sert
Check Register
9/16/2022 -9/16/2022
Bank ID Check N umb er Check Date Vendor Na me Account N umb er T ransaction D esc Invoice Amount Paid
00 01531077 09/16/2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDI NG OFF IC IALS 1104421 4312000 CAL BO 10/10-1 1/22 T.WILLIAMS 15604 390.00
00 01531077 09/16/2022 CALIFORN IA BU ILDIN G OFF IC IALS 1104421 4312000 CALBO 10/10-11 /22 A.CASTRO 15604 390.00
00 01531077 09/16/2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING OFFICIALS l 104421 4312000 CALBO 10/10-11 /22 A .MARRON 15604 390.00
00 0 1531078 09/16/2022 CASTRO, ANTHONETTE 11 00000 1150100 CALBO 10/10-11 /22 A.CASTRO ADV PRDMI0/J 1/22 96.00
00 0 1531079 09/16/2022 CEJA, ERIC l 10 0000 11 50100 SE! 7/16-30 /22 E.CEJA CLR TRAIN7/30/22 -86.00
00 01531079 09/16/2022 CEJA, ERIC l 100000 1150100 SE! 7/16-30/22 E.CEJA CLR AIR7/30/22 -1 ,257.21
00 01531079 09/16/2022 CEJA, ERIC 11 00000 1150100 SE! 7/16-30/22 E.CEJA CLRLDG 7/3 0/22 -1 82.92
00 01531079 09 /16/2022 CEJA, ERIC 11 04 154 4312101 SE! 7/16-30/22 E.CEJA PRDM7/30/22 1,000 .50
00 01531079 09 /16/2022 CEJA, ER IC 11 04 154 4312101 SE! 7/16-30/22 E.CEJA UBERS7/30/22 17 .94
00 01531079 09 /16/2022 CEJA, ERIC 1104154 4312101 SEI 7/16-30/22 E.CEJA M ILE7/30/22 14 .44
00 01531079 09/16/2 022 CEJA, ERIC 11041 54 4312101 SE! 7/16-30/22 E.CEJA CKBAG7/30/22 30 .00
00 0 1531079 09/16/2022 CEJA, ERIC 11 04 154 4312101 SE I 7/16-30 /22 E.CEJA TRAJN7/30/22 86.00
00 01531079 09/16/2022 CEJA, ERIC 11 04154 4312101 SE! 7/16-30/22 E.CEJA AIR 7/30/22 1,257.21
00 0 1531079 09/16/2022 CEJA, ERIC 11 04154 4312101 SE! 7/16-30/22 E.CEJA LDG7/30/22 182 .92
00 01531080 09/16/2022 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 1104190 4365000 Aug -City Hall Intern et 0345093081622 2,070.00
00 0 1531081 09/16/2022 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 2424549 4365000 73571 Magnesia-Aug 2022 0525504081722 274.49
00 0 1531082 09/16/2022 C HARTER COMMUNICATIONS 1104190 4365000 Sept -Corp Yard Internet 1093262090722 72.63
00 01531083 09/16/2 022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 1104310 4351000 Town Ctr Way -Bus Shelter 3071 13 813150AG22 32 .90
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACH ELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 11 04330 4351000 1052 CORPORATION YARD 3 1517784 7704AG22 476.47
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALL EY WATER DIST . 11 04340 4351000 44911 Cabrillo Avenue 7 I 2257390932AG22 13 8.39
00 01531083 09 /16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. I 104340 435 1000 45656 Mountain Vi ew 78890 I 403 I 40AG22 15 .15
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. I 104340 4351000 45653 Portola Ave 792875403 I 20AG22 51.12
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. I 104610 4351000 248 RAC WELL RMT BY LAKE 332429853 l 74AG22 3,307.40
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 11 04611 4351000 1131 HOVLEY SOCCER PARK 315303847830AG22 2,424 .65
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. I 104611 4351000 10049 FREEDOM PARK 3 1549 I 8480 I 8AG22 11 ,214 .61
00 0 1531083 09/16 /2022 COAC HELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. I 1046 1 I 4351000 10364 HOVL EY SOCCER PARK 3 I 6695849222AG22 22 ,87 1.55
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. I 104614 4351000 1051 ST MEDIANS "4" 3 I 5 I 75847702AG22 3,763.00
Report Date 09/16 /2022 Pa ge 2 City & Housing
Item 1B-6
C ity of P a lm D esert
Check Register
9/16/2022 -9/16/2022
Bank ID Check Number Check Date Vendor Name A ccount N umber Tran saction Desc Invoice Amount Paid
00 0 1531083 09 /16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 11 046 14 435 1000 1089 ME DLANS 315239847766AG22 3,550.55
00 0 153 1083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST . 2304220 435 1000 73200 Mesa View Dr FS 67 17628 1476314AG22 304.40
00 0153[083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2734680 4351000 D. 1088 Desen Mirage (Cook) 315237847764AG22 387.59
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2734682 4351000 13 I 050 Primrose 11 315 l 73847700AG22 121.94
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2754643 4351000 I 1050 Diamondback 315! 73847700AG22 43.36
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2754680 4351000 18 I 050 Monterey Meadows 3 l 5173847700AG22 69.58
00 0 1531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2754681 4351000 17 1050 The Glen 315173847700AG22 79.63
00 0 1531083 09/16 /2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2754682 4351000 2 I 050 Hov ley Estates 315173847700AG22 29 .32
00 01531083 09/16 /2022 COACH ELLA VALLEY WATER DI ST. 2754682 4351000 15 1050 Hov ley Estates 315173847700AG22 38.68
00 0 1531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2754683 4351000 22 I 050 Sonata I 31517384 7700AG22 129.49
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST . 2754684 4351000 20 I 050 Sonata II 315173847700AG22 143 .35
00 0 1531083 09/1 6/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2754685 4351000 I 6 I 050 Hovley Collection 3 !5173847700AG22 58 .57
00 01531083 09 /16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2754685 4351000 21 1050 Hov ley Collection 315 I 73847700AG22 55.33
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST . 2754686 4351000 5 I 050 La Paloma I 315173847700AG22 31.66
00 0 1531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2754686 4351000 19 I 050 La Paloma I 315173 847700AG22 38 .68
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2754687 4351000 6 I 050 La Paloma II 315 l 73847700AG22 91.64
00 01531083 09 /16/2022 COACH ELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2754693 435 1000 3 1050 La Paloma 1I1 315173847700AG22 86.28
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2754694 4351000 7 I 050 Sandpiper 315173847700AG22 92 .81
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2754695 4351000 8 I 050 Sandpiper 315173847700AG22 72.68
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2754696 4351000 4 1050 Hovley Coun West 315173847700AG22 49.2 1
00 0 1531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2754697 435 1000 14 I 050 Palm Coun 315173847700AG22 64 .74
00 0 153 1083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2794374 435 1000 12 1050 Waring Coun 315173847700AG22 97.20
00 0 1531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA V ALLEY WATER DI ST. 2804374 4351000 11 1050 Palm Gate 3 15173847700AG22 55 .06
00 01 53 1083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA V ALLEY WATER DI ST. 2854374 435 1000 C. 1088 Kaufman & Broad (Heath 3 1523 78 47764AG22 79.63
00 0 153 1083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DI ST. 2864374 435 1000 IO I 050 Canyon Crest 315173847700AG22 67.93
00 0 1531083 09 /16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2874374 4351000 H. 1088 College View Estates I 3 1523 784 7764AG22 136 .01
00 0 1531083 09/16 /2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2874680 4351000 F. I 088 T he Bo u lders (Shepherd 315237847764AG22 30.49
Re port Date 09/16/2022 Page 3
City & Housing
Item 1B-7
C ity of Pa lm D esert
Check Register
9/16/2022 -9/16/2022
Bank ID Check N umber Check Date Vendor Name A ccount N umber Transaction De sc Invoic e Amount Paid
00 0 1531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2874681 4351000 B. 1088 Sundance W (Kokopelli) 3 I 5237847764AG22 79.63
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2874682 4351000 E. I 088 Petunia Place I (Petun 3 I 5237847764AG22 16 8.73
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2874683 4351000 A. 1088 Sundance E. (Shepherd 315237847764AG22 96.08
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2874684 4351000 G. 1088 College View Estates I 315237847764AG22 125.40
00 01531083 09/16/2022 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST. 2994374 4351000 9 1050 PDCC 3 l 5 l 738 47700AG22 356.07
00 01531084 09/16/2022 COLLEGE OF THE DESERT FOUNDATION 1104800 4306201 State of College Sponsorship 10.26 .22 2,500.00
00 01531085 09/1 6/2022 COMMERCIAL DOOR METAL SYSTEMS rNC2304220 4331000 REPLACE FIRE FIGHTER DORMITORY 56230 2,663.39
00 01531086 09/16/2022 CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DIST. rNC . 1104610 4332100 LED li ghts -SSS 5725 -1 023717 1,660.64
00 01531086 09/16/2022 CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DIST. rNC. I 104800 43 88500 LED lights -PSAM 5725-1055665 915 .88
00 01531087 09/16/2022 CONTrNENTAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPAN't2300000 3412400 EMS 12/9 /21 Ref Run 21-693295 CLl667556 1 82 .37
00 01531088 09/16/2022 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE SHERIFF DEPT 11042 10 4217000 FY 22 /23 PD Poli ce Motors Fuel SH000004165 I 764.33
00 01531088 09 /16/2022 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE SHERIFF DEPT 1104210 4217000 FY 22/23 Burglary Suppression SH000004 I 650 1,348.97
00 01531089 09/16/2022 County of Riverside Sheriff Department I 104210 4304000 FY 22/23 Cal ID Fingerprint ID SH000004 l 563 53 ,892.00
00 0 1531090 09/16 /2022 DATA TICKET INC 1104422 4309000 PROF SVC PARKrNG TICKET PRO CES 141420 250 .70
00 01531091 09/1 6/2022 DESERT AIR CONDITTONrNG rNC. 5104195 4369601 HVAC UNIT -PARK.VIEW BLDG #222 229689 10,436.00
00 01531092 09/16/2022 DESERT PIPE & SUPPLY 1104800 4388500 toilet fill valve -PSAM 16520720 32.44
00 01531092 09/16/2022 DESERT PIPE & SUPPLY 5104195 4369602 flush valves -State Bldg 16498850 152.60
00 01531093 09/16 /2022 DESERT TREE SPRAYING 1104610 4332001 RODENT CONTROL -CIVIC CENTER 1158 250 .00
00 01531093 09/1 6/2022 DESERT TREE SPRAYING 1104 6 11 4332001 RODENT CONTROL -PARKS 1158 2 15.00
00 01531093 09/16/2022 DESERT TREE SPRA YrNG 1104611 4391000 RODENT CONTROL -COMM GARDENS 115 8 60.00
00 01531093 09/16/2022 DESERT TREE SPRAYING 1104 6 14 4392101 RODENT CONTROL -ENTRADA DEL P 11 58 11000
00 01531093 09/16/2022 DESERT TREE SPRAYING 2854374 4332 100 RODENT CONTROL -KAUFMAN & BRO 1158 60.00
00 01531094 09/16/2022 DRAGON'S EXTERMINATOR 11 04610 433 1000 PEST CONTROL-C IVI C CENTER PA 89217258 50.00
00 01531094 09/16/2022 DRAGON'S EXTERMrNA TOR 1104610 4331000 PEST CONTROL-CIVIC CENTER PA 892 172 82 50.00
00 01531094 09/16/2022 DRAGON'S EXTERMrNA TOR 11046 11 4331000 EXTRA SERVICES -PARKS 89217592 448.00
00 01531094 09/16/2022 DRAGON'S EXTERMrNATOR 110461 1 4331000 PEST CONTROL -PARK BUILDINGS 892 17258 180 .00
00 0153 1094 09/16/2022 DRAGON'S EX TERMINATOR 11 046 11 4331000 PEST CONTROL -PARK BUILDINGS 89217282 180.00
Report Date 09/16 /2022 Page 4 City & Housing
Item 1B-8
City of Palm D esert
Check Register
9/16/2022 -9/16 /2022
Bank ID Check Number Check Date Vendor Na me Account N umber Transaction Desc Invoice Amount Paid
00 01531094 09/16/2022 DRAGON'S EXTERMINATOR 1104611 4391000 PEST CONTROL -COMMUNITY GARDE 892 1725 8 10 .00
00 01531094 09/16/2022 DRAGON'S EXTERMINATOR I 104 611 4391000 PEST CONTROL -COMMUNITY GARDE 892 17282 10 .00
00 01531095 09/16/2022 EARTH SYSTEMS CONSULTANTS SW 4004 161 4400100 PROVIDE SPECIAL INSEPCTION SER 834919 885.50
00 01531096 09/16/2022 EISENHOWER OCCUPATIONAL HEAL TH SV<CID4 154 4309000 DOT 129806 215.00
00 01531097 09/16/2022 ELDER LOVE USA, INC. 4254430 4393000 SCS Grant SCS-ELDER LOVE 500.00
00 01531098 09/16/2022 ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS INC 2294210 4391400 FY 22/23 Car rentals for PD Po 30580139 3,922.18
00 01531099 09/16/2022 FTND FOOD BANK 2364 19 5 4309000 Food recovery per SB 13 83 SB 1383 AUG 22 1,875.00
00 01531100 09/16/2022 FIRSTCHOICE COFFEE SERVICE 1104340 4219000 SUPPLY AS NEEDED VARIOUS 712752 439.47
00 01531100 09/16/2022 FIRSTCHOICE COFFEE SERVICE 1104340 4219000 SUPPLY AS NEEDED PAPER 712752 5 14 .8 0
00 01531101 09/16/2022 FOSTER GARDNER INC. 1104 6 11 4332001 FERTILIZER-PARKS 260932 4,873 .8 5
00 01531102 09/16/2022 GENERAL AIR CONDITIO NING & HEATING 1100000 3221100 80% REFUND -PERM IT CXLD HVRC22-09 I 0 127.20
00 01531103 09/16/2022 GIALAN ELLA, DONALD 4364650 4400100 Artwork for the San Pablo Phas #2 75,000.00
00 01531104 09/16/2022 H & H GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC 4004692 4400100 CHANGE ORDER NO. 08 THRU 11 TO PP #14 285 ,834.82
00 01531104 09/16/2022 H & H GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC 4510000 2060000 RTNT Pl 15359 C37040A RTNT PP#l4 -39 ,242 .80
00 01531104 09/16/2022 H & H GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC 4514692 4400100 CHANGE ORDER NO. I TO INCREASE PP#14 100 ,000 .00
00 01531 104 09/16/2022 H & H GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC 4514692 4400100 CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 FOR ABANDON PP #1 4 161 ,821.27
00 01531104 09/16 /2022 H & H GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC 4514692 4400100 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 TO EXPEDITE PP #14 237 ,200 .00
00 01531105 09 /16/2022 HAMMER PLUMBING AND PUMPING INC. 2304220 4331000 plumbing srvcs -FS #33 24798-1 545.00
00 01531106 09/16/2022 HAZAN, MARILYN 1104230 4309000 Pct rcimb vaccines-Dog Max 577523 22.00
00 01531106 09/16/2022 HAZAN , MARILYN 1104230 4309000 Pct reimb vaccines-Dog Muffy 577523 22 .00
00 01531106 09/16/2022 HAZAN, MARILYN 1104230 4309000 Pet reimb vaccines-Dog Lola 577523 22 .00
00 01531107 09 /16/2022 HERITAGE PROVIDER NETWORK INC 2300000 34 12400 EMS 3/31 /22 Ref Run 22-198161 866A5208320 2,456.34
00 01531108 09/16/2022 HF&H CONSULTANTS LLC 2364195 4309000 PROVIDE SOLID WASTE, RECYC LING 9719461 6,608.75
00 01531109 09/16/2022 HIGH TECH fRRIGA TION INC. 1104610 4219000 irrigation s upplies -CC Prk 727498 136.53
00 01531109 09/16/2022 HIGH TECH IRRIGATION INC . I 104610 4332001 irrigation repairs -CC Prk 727589 127.40
00 01531109 09 /16/2022 HIGH TECH IRRI GATION INC . l 104 6 11 4332001 fert ili zer -Hovley Soccer Prk 727215 122 .96
00 01531110 09 /16/2022 HILEMAN, TODD l 100000 11 50100 ICMA 9 /1 7-21/22 T.HILEMAN ADV PROM 9/21 /22 288.00
Report Date 09 /16 /2022 Page 5
City & Housing
Item 1B-9
C ity of P a lm D esert
Check Register
9/16 /2022 -9/16/2 022
B a nk ID Ch eck N umb e r Check D ate Vendor Na me Account N umb er Tr ans action D es c Invoic e A mount Paid
00 0 15311 10 09/16/2022 HILEMAN, TODD 1100000 1150100 ICMA 9/17-2 1/22 T.HILEMAN ADV LDG9 /21 /22 935 .30
00 0153 I 110 09/16/2022 HILEMAN, TODD 1100000 1150100 ICMA 9/17-21/22 T.HILEMAN ADV MILE9/2 l /22 14 .50
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2774373 4332100 clean up -Presidents Pl aza I 6368 1,221.73
00 01531111 09/16 /2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2784374 4332100 irrigation repairs -Vineyards 6371 126.42
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2814374 4332100 irrigation repairs -The Grov 6370 123.86
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LA DSCAPE 2994374 4332100 irrigation repairs -PD CC 6372 252 .84
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 1104614 4337001 LMA 6-OW LOW ER PARKING LOT 6365 1,025 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 273 46 80 4332000 LMA 7 DESERT MIRAGE 6359 515.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 273 4680 4332000 LMA 7 DESERT MIRAGE 6336 515.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESS IONAL LANDSCAPE 2734682 4332000 LMA 7 PRIMEROS E II 6359 310 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2734682 4332000 LMA 7 PRIMEROSE II 6336 3 10 .00
00 01531111 09 /16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LA DSCAPE 2754643 4332000 LMA 7 DIAMONDBA CK 6359 105 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754643 4332000 LMA 7 DIAMONDBACK 6336 105 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZO PROFESSIO AL LANDSCAPE 2754680 4332000 LMA MONTEREY MEADOWS 6359 130.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754680 4332000 LMA MONTEREY MEADOWS 6336 13000
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754681 4332000 LMA 7 THE GLEN 6359 270.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754681 4332000 LMA 7 THE GLEN 6336 270 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZO N PROFESS IONAL LANDSCAPE 2754682 4332000 LMA 7 HOVLEY EST A TES 6359 140 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PRO FESS IONAL LANDS CA PE 2754682 4332000 LMA 7 HOVLEY EST A TES 6336 140 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIO AL LANDS CA PE 2754683 4332000 LMA 7 SONATA I 6359 335 .00
00 0153 I 111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754683 4332000 LMA 7 SONATA I 6336 335 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFES SIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754684 4332000 LMA 7 SONATA II 6359 465.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESS IONAL LANDSCAPE 2754684 4332000 LMA 7 SONATA 11 6336 465 .00
00 0 1531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754685 4332000 LMA 7 HOVLEY COLLECTION 6359 365.00
00 015 3 1111 09/16 /2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754685 4332000 LMA 7 HOVLEY COLLEC TION 6336 365.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESS IONAL LANDSCAPE 2754686 4332000 LMA 7 LA PALOMA I 6359 150 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDS CA PE 2754686 4332000 LMA 7 LA PALOMA I 6336 150 .00
Report Date 09/16/2022 Page 6 City & Housing
Item 1B-10
City of Palm D esert
Check Register
9/16/2022 -9/16/2022
B ank ID Check N umb er C heck D ate Ve ndor Na me Ac count N umb e r T ransac tion D esc In voic e Amount Paid
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754687 4332000 LMA 7 LA PALOMA II 6359 150 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754687 4332000 LMA 7 LA PALOMA II 6336 150.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754693 4332000 LMA 7 LA PALOMA III 6359 130.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754693 4332000 LMA 7 LA PALOMA Ill 6336 130.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754694 4332000 LMA 7 SANPIPER COURT 6359 155 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754694 4332000 LMA 7 SANPIPER COURT 6336 155.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORLZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754695 4332000 LMA 7 SANPIPER COU RT WEST 6359 160 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754695 4332000 LMA 7 SANPJPER COURT WEST 6336 160.00
00 0153 I 111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754696 4332000 LMA 7 HOVLEY COURT WEST 6359 235.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2754696 4332000 LMA 7 1-IOVLEY COURT WEST 6336 235 .00
00 0 1531111 09/16 /2022 HORIZON PROFESSIO AL LANDSCAPE 2754697 4332000 LMA 7 PALM COURT 6359 [05 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROF ESSIO AL LA DSCAPE 2754697 4332000 LMA 7 PALM COURT 6336 [05.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIO 'AL LANDSCAPE 2774373 4332000 LMA 7 PRESIDENTS PLAZA I & 11 6359 25.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LAN DS CAPE 2774373 4332000 LMA 7 PRESIDENTS PLAZA I & II 6336 25.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2784374 4332000 LMA 7 VINEY ARDS 6359 210.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2784374 4332000 LMA 7 VINEY ARDS 6336 210.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2794374 4332000 LMA 7 WARING COURT 6359 200.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2794374 4332000 LMA 7 WARING COURT 6336 200.00
00 01531111 09 /16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIO AL LA DSCAPE 2804374 4332000 LMA 7 PALM GATE 6359 125 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2804374 4332000 LMA 7 PALM GATE 6336 125.00
00 0153 I I I I 09/16/2022 HORLZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2814374 4332000 LMA 7 THE GROVE 6359 475 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2814374 4332000 LMA 7 THE GROVE 6336 475.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2824373 4332000 LMA 7 PRESIDENTS PLAZA III 6359 475.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2824373 4332000 LMA 7 PRESIDENTS PLAZA III 6336 475.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2834374 4332000 LMA 7 PORTOLA PLA CE 6359 200 .00
00 01531111 09 /16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2834374 4332000 LMA 7 PORTOLA PLACE 6336 200 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2854374 4332000 LMA 7 KAUFMAN & BROAD 6359 930.00
Report Date 09/16/2022 Page 7
City & Housing
Item 1B-11
City of P a lm D esert
Check Register
9/16/2022 -9/16/2022
Bank ID Check N umb e r Ch eck Date Vendor N ame A ccount N umb e r T ran saction D es c Invoic e A mount Paid
00 0153 I 111 09 /16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2854374 4332000 LMA 7 KAUFMAN & BROAD 6336 930.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2864374 4332000 LMA 7 CANYON CREST 6359 270 .00
00 01 53 1111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2864374 4332000 LMA 7 CANYON CREST 633 6 270 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2874374 4332000 LMA 7 COLLEGE VIEW ESTATES I! 6359 300.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LA DSCAPE 2874374 4332000 LMA 7 COLLEGE VIEW ESTA TES II 6336 300.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2874680 4332000 LMA 7 THE BOULDERS 6359 475.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2874680 4332000 LMA 7 THE BOULDERS 6336 475 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2874681 4332000 LMA 7 SUNDANCE WEST 6359 265 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2874681 4332000 LMA 7 SUNDANCE WEST 6336 265.00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2874682 433 2000 LMA 7 PETUNIA I 6359 310 .00
00 0153 I 111 09/1 6/2022 HORIZON PROFE SSIONAL LANDS C AP E 2874682 4 332000 LMA 7 PETUNIA I 6336 3 10 .00
00 0153 I 111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LA DSCAPE 2874683 4332000 LMA 7 SUNDANCE EAST 6359 145 .00
00 01531111 09/1 6/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2874683 4332000 LMA 7 SUNDANCE EAST 6336 145 .00
00 01531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIO AL LANDSCAPE 2874684 4332000 LMA 7 COLLEGE VIEW ESTATES I 6359 270 .00
00 015 3 1111 09/1 6/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIO AL LANDSCAPE 2874684 4332000 LMA 7 COLLEGE VIEW EST A TES I 6336 270 .00
00 0153 I 111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2994374 4332000 LMA 7 PALM DESERT CC 6359 500 .00
00 0 1531111 09 /16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 2994374 4332000 LMA 7 PALM DESERT CC 6336 500 .00
00 01 531111 09/16/2022 HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE 4414 195 4332000 LMA 6 -DESERT WILLOW PERIMETE 6365 7,870 .00
00 01531111 09/1 6/2022 HORLZON PROFESSIONAL LA DSCAPE 4414195 4332000 EXTRAS -DESERT WILLOW PERIM ET 6369 323.40
00 0153 I 112 09/16/2022 HORNING, HEATHER 1100000 115010q ICMA 9/16-2 1/22 H.HORNfNG ADV PRDM 9/21 /22 352 .00
00 01531112 09/1 6/2022 HORNING , HEATHER 1100000 1150100 ICMA 9/1 6-2 1/22 H.HORNING ADV MILE9/21 /22 14 .50
00 01531112 09/16/2022 HORNING, HEATHER 1100000 1150100 ICMA 9/1 6-21 /22 Ii .HORNING ADV AIR9 /2!/22 854 .20
00 01531113 09/16/2022 IMAGE SOURCE I !04 190 4342000 Usage and supplies -New 60 mo 25AR 148 I 226 128.20
00 0 1531113 09 /16/2022 IMAGE SOURCE I !04 190 4342000 Usage and supplies -New 60 mo 25AR1481167 1,218.68
00 0 1531114 09/16/2022 IMPERIAL JRR IGA TION DISTRICT I 104250 4351400 S/W COR CC WSH 50 I 55642-AG22 50.12
00 01531114 09/16/2022 IMPERIAL IRRIGATION D ISTRICT 1104250 4351400 S/W COR CC WSH 50 l 55645-AG22 53 .69
00 01531114 09/16/2022 IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT 1104250 4351400 40996 WASH STTRF SIGNAL 50524526-AG22 70.50
Report Date 09 /16/2022 Page 8
City & Housing
Item 1B-12
City of Palm D esert
Check Register
9/16/2022 -9/16/2022
Bank ID Check Number Check Date Vendor Name Account Number Transaction Desc Invoice Amount Paid
00 0 153 1114 09/16/2022 IMPERIAL IRRJGA T ION DISTRI CT 11 04250 4351400 Dinah Shore Dr/Shopper 50087402-AG22 34 .38
00 0 1531114 09/16/2022 IMP ER IAL IRRIGATIO N DISTRICT 1104250 4351400 Dinah Shore Dr/Miriam 5008741 I-AG2 2 21.38
00 01531114 09 /16/2022 IMP ERIAL lRRIGA TION DISTRICT 1104250 4351400 72800 Dinah Shore Drive 50087423-AG22 59.70
00 01531114 09/16/2022 IMP ERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT I 104250 4351400 Dinah Shore Dr/Monterrey 50087432-AG22 70.52
00 01531114 09/16/2022 IMP ERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT 1104250 4351400 Dinah Shore Dr/Monterey 50087443-AG22 35.19
00 01531114 09/16/2022 IMP ERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT 1104250 4351400 Dinah Shore Dr/Miriam 50087452-AG22 62.16
00 01531114 09/16/2022 IMP ERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT 11 04250 4351400 37998 Gerald Ford Dr 505 l 4026-AG22 31.09
00 01531114 09/16/2022 IMP ERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT I 104250 4351400 37996 Gerald Ford Dr Signal LT 50514028-AG22 58.20
00 0 1531114 09/16/2022 IMP ERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRI CT 11 04250 4351400 75396 Frank Sinatra Dr 50540835-AG22 35.62
00 01531114 09/16/2022 IMP ERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT I 104250 4351400 75394 Frank Sinatra Dr St Ligh 50540839-AG22 34 .11
00 01531114 09/16/2022 IMP ERIAL I.RRIGA TION DISTRICT 1104250 4351400 75398 Frank Sinatra Dr 50540840-AG22 46.01
00 01531114 09/16/2022 IMP ERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT 1104250 4351400 33108 Mont Safety Lt 50650535-AG22 90.09
00 01531114 09/16/2022 IMP ERIAL IRRIGA TIO DISTRICT 1104614 4351400 34249 Monterey Ave 50488446-AG22 20.14
00 01531115 09/16/2022 JTB SUPPLY COMPA YINC. 1104250 4219000 traffic supplies 110848 1,128 .88
00 0153 I 116 09/16/2022 Kassie Levine I 104154 4312500 New Hire lunch 8/29 /22 44955 199.05
00 01531116 09/16/2022 Kassie Levine 1104154 4312500 Wellness EVENT 9/14/22 TARGET 31010 43.29
00 01531116 09/16 /2022 Kassie Levine 1104154 4312500 Wellness Event 9/14/22 RAFFLE 056232593 179.70
00 01531116 09/16/2022 Kassie Levine 1104154 4312500 Wellness Event 9/14/22 JAMBA 38 160 .00
00 01531117 09/16/2022 SWARTZ, KEVI 1100000 11 50100 APA Conf 10/1-4/22 K.SWARTZ ADV LDG 10/4/222 570 .00
00 01531117 09/16/2022 SWARTZ, KEVIN 1100000 1150100 APA Conf 10/1-4/22 K.SWARTZ ADV PROM I 0/4/22 259.00
00 01531117 09/16/2022 SWARTZ, KEV IN 1100000 1150100 APA Conf 10/1-4/22 K.SWARTZ ADV PARKI0/4/22 116.00
00 01531117 09/16/2022 SWARTZ, KEV! 1100000 1150100 APA Conf 10/1-4/22 K.SWARTZ ADV MILE I 0/4/22 135 .00
00 01531117 09/16/2022 SWARTZ, KEVIN 1104470 4312000 APA Natl Plan. Conf. Regis-KS KGNLG9DFT8Y 675 .00
00 01531118 09/16/2022 KEYSER MARSTON ASSOCIATES INC 11 04 15 9 4309000 Professional Serv ices for Econ 0037131 2,700.00
00 0 1531118 09/16/2022 KEYSER MARSTON ASSOCIATES INC 11 04159 4309000 Professional Services for Econ 0037034 2,565.00
00 01531119 09/16/2022 KOA CORPORATION 2 134 565 5000903 TRAFFIC ENG IN EERfNG SERVICES F JC1209l-5 33,894.00
00 01531119 09/16 /2022 KOA CORPORATION 23 14670 5000202 PRFSNL DES IGN SVC CV LIN PNTRS JC02065-25 7,656 .86
Report Date 09/16/2 022 Page 9
City & Housing
Item 1B-13
City of P alm D esert
Check Register
9/16/2022 -9/16/2022
Bank ID Check Number Check Date Vendor Name Account Number Transaction Desc Invoice Amount Paid
00 01531119 09/16/2022 KOA CORPORATION 2134327 5000903 AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR ENGINEERIN JC22036-4 9,548.93
00 01531119 09/16/2022 KOA CORPORATION 2134327 5000903 AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR ENGTNEERIN JC22036-6 46,189.13
00 01531120 09/16/2022 LAUTZENHISER'S STATIONERY INC 1104470 4211000 OFFICE SUPPLIES-MINUTE PAPER 12885 209.83
00 01531121 09/16/2022 LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC 1100000 3221100 REFUND FOR REVISION PLANS RESI22-0185 296.28
00 01531122 09/16/2022 LOCK SHOP INC. 1104250 4219000 master locks -Traffic B800552737 126.18
00 01531123 09/16/2022 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC. 1104250 4219000 traffic supplies 902983-080122 14.30
00 01531123 09 /16/2022 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC . 1104250 4219000 traffic supp lies 902221-080822 46.94
00 01531123 09/16/2022 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS IN C . I 104310 4219000 Street Maint supplies 902408-082622 269 .27
00 01531123 09/16/2022 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS IN C . I 104310 4332000 Street Main! supp lies 902221-082522 116 .63
00 01531123 09/16/2022 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC . I 104330 4219000 Corp Yard supplies 902409-082622 14 6.45
00 01531123 09/16/2022 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS TNC . 1104340 4219000 mo sq uito spray -City Hall 902352-082522 141.97
00 01531123 09/16/2022 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC. I 104340 4331000 building materials -City Hal 902056-083022 124 .87
00 01531123 09/16/2022 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC . I 104 340 4331000 building materials -City Hal 902898 -082922 33.73
00 01531123 09/16/2022 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS IN C. 1104340 4331000 building materials -City Hal 902033-082422 121.30
00 01531123 09/16/2 022 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC . 1104611 4219000 thread lock -Parks 902110-08 I 822 15 .1 2
00 01531123 09/16/2022 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC. 2304220 4331000 decorative hangers -FS 71 902473 -082622 51.14
00 01531124 09/16/2022 M & M SWEEPING IN C . 1104310 4332000 PARKING LOT SWEEPING -CORPY AR 63931 339.16
00 01531124 09/16/2022 M & M SWEEPING INC. I 104310 4332000 COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTlAL STR 63802 14 ,374.26
00 01531124 09/16/2022 M & M SWEEPING INC. I 104610 4332100 PARKING LOT SWEEPING -CC PARK 63931 763 .33
00 01531124 09/16/2022 M & M SWEEPING IN C. I 10461 I 4332501 PARKING LOT SWEEPING -PARKS 63931 602 .92
00 01531124 09/16/2 022 M & M SWEEPING INC . 1104 614 4392 101 PARKING LOT SWEEPING -ENTRADA 63931 246 .6 7
00 01531124 09/16/2022 M & M SWEEPING IN C. 2424549 433 1100 PARKING LOT SWEEPING -AQUATIC 63931 139.17
00 01531124 09/16 /2022 M & M SWEEP! G INC. 2824373 4309103 PARKING LOT SWEEP ING -PRESIDE 63931 458.33
00 01531 124 09/16/2022 M & M SWEEPING INC. 5 104195 4369601 PARKING LOT SWEEPING -PARKVlE 63931 187 .92
00 0 1531125 09/16/2022 MAGER, VANESSA 1100000 1150100 Green Room Supplies/Snacks ADV09/07 /22 300.00
00 01531126 09/16/2022 MAXWELL SECURITY SERVICES 1104340 4309000 PROVIDE AFTER-HOURS PHYS ICAL 2208 181 400.00
00 01531127 09/16/2022 MEDIA ALL STARS INC 1104 800 4388000 OA FY 2022-2023 C43480F 8227577-0715 445 .00
Report Date 09/16 /2022 Page 10 City & Housing
Item 1B-14
City of Palm D esert
Check Register
9/16/2022 -9/16 /2022
Bank ID Check N umber Check Date Vendor Name Account Number Transaction Desc Invoice A mount Paid
00 01531128 09/16/2022 MELLON!, ADELFO 1100000 1150100 APA Conf 10/1-4/22 A.MELLON! ADV LOG 10/4/222 570.00
00 01531128 09/16/2022 MELLON!, ADELFO 1100000 1150100 APA Conf 10/1-4/22 A .MELLON ! ADV PROM I 0/4/22 259.00
00 0153112 8 09 /16/2022 MELLON!, ADELFO 11 00000 1150100 APA Co nf 10/1-4 /22 A .MELLON! ADV PARK.10 /4/22 116 .00
00 01531128 09/16/2022 MELLON!, ADELFO 1100000 1150 100 APA Co nf 10/1-4/22 A .MELLONl ADV MlLEl0/4/22 132 .5 0
00 01531128 09/16/2022 MELLON!, ADELFO 1104470 4312000 APA Natl Plan. Conf. Regis-NM 2DNNMJZ7D9N 675.00
00 01531129 09/16/2022 MUNIMETRIX SYSTEMS CORPORATION 1104190 4336000 Im ageSilo Monthly Fee 2209-1106 39.99
00 01531130 09/16/2022 NORlD IAN MED ICARE JE PART B 2300000 3412400 EMS 1/25 /22 Ref Run 22-48222 7CV6WE9HV71 384.79
00 01531131 09/16/2022 OZZIE'S INTERNATIONAL TIRE & AUTO 1104331 4334000 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL FLEET REP 31163 2,273 .9 5
00 01531131 09/16/2022 OZZIE'S INTERNATIONAL TIRE & AUTO l 104331 4334000 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL FLEET REP 31235 432.23
00 01531132 09/16/2022 PAINTERS WAREHOUSE OF PALM DESERT 1104310 439 1502 Graffiti supplies 2208-178594 33 .01
00 01531132 09 /16/2022 PAINTERS WAREHOUS E OF PALM DESERT I 1043 IO 4391502 Graffiti supp lies 2208-178838 21.53
00 01531132 09/16/2022 PAINTERS WAREHOUSE OF PALM DESERT 1104 3 10 4391502 Graffiti supplies 2208-17 8872 147 .02
00 01531132 09/1 6/2022 P AlNTERS WAREHOUSE OF PALM DESERT 1104310 43 9 1502 Graffiti supplies 2208-178967 234 .52
00 01531132 09/16/2022 PAINTERS WAREHOUSE OF PALM DESERT 1104310 4391502 Graffiti supplies 2208-178958 244.66
00 01531132 09/16/2022 PAINTERS WAREHOUSE OF PALM DESERT 1104310 4391502 Graffiti supplies 2208-178959 5.58
00 01531132 09 /16/2022 PAINTERS WAREHOUSE OF PALM DESERT I 104310 4391502 Graffiti supplies 2208-178961 86 .33
00 01531132 09/16/2022 PAINTERS WAREHOUSE OF PALM DESERT 1104310 4391502 Graffiti supplies 2209-1790 I 8 147 .98
00 01531133 09/16/2022 PALM DESERT ACE HARDWARE 1104340 4219000 s pray bottl e -City Hall 237470 6.24
00 01531133 09/16/2022 PALM DESERT ACE HARDWARE 1104340 4219000 spray bottles -City Hall 237529 21.05
00 01531133 09/16/2022 PALM DES ERT ACE HARDWARE 1104340 4219000 tools -C ity Hall 237562 116.04
00 01531133 09/16/2022 PALM DESERT ACE HARDWARE 1104340 4331000 building materials -City Hal 237578 27 .55
00 01531133 09/16/2022 PALM DES ERT ACE HARDWARE 1104340 4331000 building materi als -City Hal 237599 55 .10
00 0 1531133 09/16/2022 PALM DESERT ACE HARDWARE I 104610 4219000 water hoses 237602 148 .66
00 01531133 09/16/2022 PALM DESERT ACE HARDWARE 1104610 4219000 irrigation tools 237603 159.38
00 01531134 09 /16/2022 PALMER ELECTRIC 1104610 4332100 ELECT REPAIRS -CIVI C CENTER P 3793 339.33
00 01531134 09/16/2022 PALMER ELECTRIC 1104610 4332100 ELECT REPA IRS -CIVI C CENTER P 3795 2,616.00
00 01531134 09/16/2022 PALMER ELECTRIC 11046 II 4332501 ELECT REPAIRS -PARKS 3773 158.57
Report Date 09 /16/2022 Page 11
City & Housing
Item 1B-15
City of Palm D esert
Check Register
9/16/2022 -9/16/2022
Bank ID Check N umber Check Date Vendor Name Ac count N umber T rans ac tion Desc Invoice Amount Paid
00 0 1531134 09/16/2022 PALM ER ELECTRIC 1104611 4332501 ELECT REPAIRS -PARKS 3786 2 18.00
00 0 1531134 09/16/2022 PALMER ELECTRlC 11 04614 4332501 ELECT REPAIRS -MEDIANS 3774 1,234 .33
00 0153 I 134 09/16/2022 PALMER ELECTRlC 1104614 4392101 ELECT REPAIRS -ENTRADA DEL PA 3772 465.83
00 01531134 09/16/2022 PALMER ELECTRlC 1104614 4392101 ELECT REPAIRS -ENTRADA DEL PA 3809 1,867 .00
00 01531134 09/16/2022 PALMER ELECTRIC 2424549 4331101 ELECT REPA IRS-AQUATIC CENTER 3761 763.00
00 01531135 09 /16/2022 PARKHOUSE TIRE INC . 1104331 4334000 TIRE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT A 2030217049 2,159 .58
00 01531136 09/16/2022 PETE'S ROAD SERVICE INC 1104331 4334000 PERFORM REPAIRS A D SERVICES 610893 95 .00
00 01531137 09/16/2022 PORTOLA PALMS HOMEOWNERS ASS1 8734195 4337000 PPMHP-HOA Fee Lot 73-9/2022 21-00073 9/22 265.00
00 0 15 31 137 09/16/2022 PORTOLA PALMS HOM EOWNERS ASSN 8734195 4337000 PPMHP-HOA Fee Lot 129-9/2022 21 -00 12 9 9/22 265.00
00 01531138 09 /16/2022 PPG ARCHITECTURAL FTNISHES 1104310 4332000 Street Maint supplies 972203101343 215 .44
00 01531139 09/16/2022 PREMIER SECURITY IN C. 1104 800 4388500 alarm services -Artist Cente r R20033 566.00
00 0 1531140 09 /16/2022 PRIMECARE MEDICAL NETWORK INC 2300000 3412400 EMS 11/16/20 Ref Run 20-54458 31081198301 329.35
00 01531140 09/16/2022 PRIMECARE MEDICAL NETWORK INC 2300000 3412400 EMS 6/14/2 1 Ref Run 2 1-300041 84233810 1 291.75
00 01531141 09/16/2022 PRO-CRAFT CONSTRUCTIO N INC 1104611 4331000 PLUMBING SRV -PARKS 21120 -077 147 .00
00 01531141 09/16/2022 PRO-CRAFT CO STRUCTIO INC 110461 I 4331000 PLUMBING SRV-PARKS 21120-078 642.40
00 0 1531141 09/16/2022 PRO-CRAFT CONSTRUCTION INC 11 04611 4331000 PLUMBING SRV -PARKS 21120-079 568.36
00 01531142 09 /16/2022 PROFORMA SOCAL 11 04 154 4219000 Bu siness Cards BH49002927A 189.22
00 01531142 09 /16/2022 PROFORMA SOCAL I 104154 4219000 Business Cards BH49002942A 32.57
00 01531142 09/16/2022 PROFORMA SOCAL 1104154 4219000 Business Cards BH49002962A 31.31
00 0 153 11 43 09/16/2022 RIV ERSIDE COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER 1104422 4309000 Release of Lien 6/16/22 22-2305 16 20.00
00 01531143 09/16/2022 RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER 1104422 4309000 Release of Lien 6/21 /22 22-235257 40 .00
00 0 1531143 09/16/2022 RlV ERS IDE COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER 11 04422 4309000 Release of Lien 6/30/22 22-248407 20.00
00 01531143 09/16/2022 RlVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER I 104422 4309000 Release of Lien 22-260059 22-260059 20.00
00 0 1531143 09 /16/2022 RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER 8734699 4400100 PDHA-42162 VERDIN LANE 22-252396 100.00
00 0 1531144 09/16/2022 RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF-PSEC I 1042 1 I 4306001 FY 22/23 Citizens on Patrol ra PE0000000463 263.07
00 01531144 09/16/2022 RlV ERS ID E COUNTY SHERIFF-PSEC 22942 10 4391400 FY 22/23 PD Police radio ope ra PE0000000464 1,398 .06
00 0 1531145 09/16/2022 Rosa Maria Lua 11 00000 1150100 APA Conf 10/1-4/22 R.LUA ADV LDG 10/4/222 760.00
Report Date 09/16 /2022 Page 12 C\ty & Housing
Item 1B-16
C ity of Palm D esert
C heck Register
9/16/2 022 -9/16 /2022
B a nk ID Chec k N umb er C heck Date Vendor Na me Accoun t N umb er T ransaction Des c In voice A moun t P ai d
00 0 1531 145 09/16/2022 Rosa Maria Lua 11 00000 1150100 APA Con f 10/1-4/22 R.LUA ADV PRDMI0/4/22 333.00
00 0 1531145 09/16/2022 Rosa Maria Lua 11 00000 1150 100 APA Conf 10/1-4/22 R.LUA ADV PARK I 0/4/22 145.00
00 0 1531145 09/16/2022 Rosa Maria Lua 1100000 1150100 APA Conf 10/1-4/22 R .LUA ADV MILEI0/4/22 135.00
00 0 1531145 09/16/2022 Rosa Maria Lua 1104470 4312000 APA Natl Plan . Conf. Regis-RL L4N93QB8DGT 675.00
0 0 0 153 1146 09/16/2022 SAME DAY EXPRESS 4364650 4337200 Maintenance of the C ity's perm 090122 4,600.00
00 01531 147 09/16/2022 SCOTT MORRISON & ASSOCIATES 1104300 430 1000 asbestos test -ORD Bldg 82622 900.00
00 01531148 09/16/2022 SIERRAS, M ICHAEL ANTHO y 11044 16 430610 1 We Belong/concert Series 3 DEPOS IT 500 .00
00 0 1531 149 09/16/2022 SIERRAS, M ICHAEL ANTHO y 11 044 16 4306 10 1 We Belong/Concert Series 3 FINAL 1,900 .00
00 0 1531150 09/16/2022 SIMPLOT PARTNERS 11046 14 433700 1 irrigatio n sup pli es -Med ians 208137013 14.64
00 01531150 09/1 6/2022 SIMPLOT PARTNERS 44 14 195 4332000 irrigation repairs -OW 2081370 12 501.99
00 01531151 09/1 6/2022 S INATRA & COOK PROJECT LLC 4254430 4345000 iHUB Renta l -FY 22/23 O CT22 MNTH320CT2022 16 ,620 .62
00 0 1531152 09/16/2022 S ITEO E LANDSCAPE SUP PLY LLC 11 046 11 4332001 irrigation supp lies -Freedom 122787812-001 26 .31
00 0 1531153 09 /16/2022 SO CAL GAS 1104330 435 1200 74605 42nd Ave SHOP 05382896149-SP22 29 .56
00 01531153 09/16/2022 SO CAL GAS 11 04340 4351200 73510 FW City Ha ll 2009271000 I -AG22 33.91
00 01531153 09/16/2022 SO CAL GAS 8734699 4400100 PDHA-42162 VERDIN LANE 12 I 82805700AG22 10.42
00 0 1531154 09 /16/2022 SOURCE GRAPHICS 1104190 4212000 Engi nee ring Bond 119152 95.90
00 0 1531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORN IA ED ISON 11 04250 4351400 PD Srv Area 19 LS-1-E 700400365524AG22 3,082 .32
00 0 1531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORN IA EDISON 11 04250 4351400 Traffic lamps LS-2 700524045271 AG22 288 .75
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFOR IA EDISON 11 04340 4351400 43980 I /2 San Pablo Rd 70033928 I 893AG22 2,604.47
00 0 153 11 55 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORN IA EDI SON 11 04340 4351400 73510 FW City Hall 700116008610AG22 19,864.05
00 0 153 11 55 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORN IA EDISON 11 04344 4351400 45480 Porto la CC 7004 I 8878578AG22 2,54 1.65
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORN IA EDISON I 104610 4351400 73710 FW Pumpstation 700169234934AG22 9 ,478.83
00 0 1531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFOR IA EDISON I 1046 1 I 4351400 73510 FW PARKS 70053081 I 124AG22 1,349.03
00 0 1531 155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDI SON 11 046 14 4351400 Street Power PEDESTALS 7000190 I 9320AG22 3,332.30
00 0 153 1155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDI SON 2424549 4351400 73751 Magnesia Falls Dr POOL 7000 I 92 I 9986AG22 11,498.86
00 0 1531 155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ED ISON 2734680 4351000 (3) Desert Mirage 7000 I 7585033AG22 22.08
00 0 153 11 55 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORN IA EDISON 2734682 4351000 (4) Primrose 7000 I 7585033AG22 18 .68
Report Date 09 /1 6/2 022 Page 13
Citv & Housing
Item 1B-17
C ity of P a lm D esert
Check Register
9/16/2022 -9/16/2022
Bank ID Ch eck N umb er Check Date Vendor N am e A ccount N umber T ran saction Desc Invoic e Amount Paid
00 0 1531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORN IA ED ISON 2754680 435 1000 (2 1) Monte rey Meadows 700017585033AG22 18.45
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 2754680 4351400 MONTEREY /MEAD . ASSMT 700413950271 AG22 4,307.68
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 2754681 4351000 (20) The Glen 7000 l 7585033AG22 18 .88
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORN IA ED ISON 2754682 4351000 (18) Hovley Estates 700017585033AG22 40 .05
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ED ISON 2754683 4351000 (19) Sonata I 7000 l 7585033AG22 19 .66
00 0 1531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 2754684 4351000 (5) Sonata IT 700017585033AG22 19 .87
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFOR.i'IIA EDISON 2754685 4351000 (7) Hovley Collection 7000 I 7585033AG22 37.76
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 2754686 4351000 (8) La Paloma I 7000 I 7585033AG22 4 8.72
00 0 1531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORN IA EDISON 2754687 4351000 (10) La Pa loma [I 7000 I 7585033AG22 18.88
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTH ERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 2754693 4351000 (14) La Pal o ma Ill 7000 17585033AG22 18 .88
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTH ERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 2754694 4351000 ( I I) Sandpiper 7000 17 585033AG22 37 .76
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTH ERN CALIFORN IA EDISON 2754695 4351000 (12) Sandpiper West 70001758 5033 AG22 37 .76
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 2754696 4351000 (13) Hovley West 7000 l 7585033AG22 18.47
00 0 1531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ED ISON 2764374 4351000 (I) Canyon Cove 7000 l 7585033AG22 43.22
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 2774373 4351400 (22) Presidents Pl aza E/W 700017585033AG 22 300 .59
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 2784374 4351000 (2) Vineyards 700017585033AG22 18 .67
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ED ISON 2814374 4351000 (6) The Grove 700017585033AG22 28 .8 8
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ED ISON 2824373 4351400 ( 15) Pre sidents Pl aza Ill 700017585033AG22 667 .21
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ED ISON 2824373 4351400 (23) Presidents Plaza Ill 7000 l 7585033AG22 46.50
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORN IA EDISON 2834374 4351000 (17) Portola Place 7000 I 7585033AG22 18 .88
00 0 1531155 09/16/2022 SOUTH ERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 2854374 4351000 (9) K& Bat PD 70 00 I 7585033AG22 20 .31
00 0 1531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ED ISON 2994374 435 1000 (16) Palm Desert CC 7000 l 7585033AG22 23 .34
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 4254430 4395000 iHUB (8/4 -9/1) 700423 l 02627 AG22 3,76 3.55
00 0 1531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 5 104 195 435 1400 73710 FW Dr Ste 11 6 700339417188AG22 359.6 1
00 01531155 09/16/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 5 104 195 4351400 73720 FW STE I00A 700066496069AG22 3,235.50
00 0153115 5 09/16/2022 SOUTH ERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 5 104 195 4369800 72559 Hwy 111 Unit A 700044643888AG22 2 ,479.07
00 0 1531156 09/16/2022 SOUTHWEST AQUATICS I 104610 433200 1 EXTRA WORK -C IVIC CENTER PARK 08-19552 10 ,950.00
Re port Date 09/16/2022 Page 14
City & Housing
Item 1B-18
City of Palm D esert
Check Register
9/16/2022 -9/16/2022
Bank ID Check Number Check Date Vendor Name Account Number Transaction Desc Invoice Amount Paid
00 0 153 11 57 09/16/2022 SUPERCO SPEClAL TY PRODUCTS 11 04340 42 19000 j an ito ri al supplie s -City Hal PS l460696 257.09
00 0 15 3 11 58 09/1 6/2022 T AMECA WIL LI AMS 11 00000 1150100 CALBO 10/10-11/22 T.WILLIAMS A DV PRD MI0/11 /22 96 .00
00 0 1531159 09/16/2022 TOPS BARRICADES INC . I 104310 4332000 SUPPLY AS NEEDED FOR VARIOUS S 1095723 10 8.64
00 01531159 09/16/2022 TOPS N BARRICADES INC . 1104310 4332000 SUPPLY AS NEEDED FOR VARIOUS S [095778 6 18.24
00 0 15311 60 09/16/2022 TPX COMMUNICATIONS I 104 190 4365000 In ternet/Phone Services I 6057988 1-0 5,236 .56
00 0 1531161 09/16/2022 TRUPIANO, RICHARD 11 04 154 4305600 Live Scan AJ426 95 .00
00 0 1531162 09/16/2022 UN I FIRST CORPORAT ION I 104310 4214000 IND USTRlAL UN IFORM RENTAL AND 325 1828497 156.22
00 01531162 09/16/2022 UNlFlRST CORPORA TIO 11 04310 4214000 INDUSTRIAL UN IFORM RENT AL AND 3251831067 156 .22
00 0 1531162 09/16/2022 UNIF IRST CORPORATION 1104310 4214000 IN DUSTRlAL UN IFORM RENTAL AND 325 1833662 156.72
00 01531162 09/16/2022 UN IF!RST CORPORA T IO 1104310 4214000 INDUSTRIAL UNIFORM RENTAL AND 3251836237 497 .16
00 0 1531162 09/16/2022 UN IFIRST CORPORATIO N I 1043 10 4214000 INDUSTRIAL UNIFORM RENTAL AND 32 5183 8833 3[6.53
00 01531163 09/16/2022 UNITED RENTALS I 104310 4343000 RENTAL OF WATER, DUMP AND OTHE 209615927-001 1,086.46
00 0 [5311 64 09/[6/2022 US BANK 1104159 4363000 ADMIN FEE CITY 5/22-6 /22 [3378606 583 .33
00 01531164 09/16/2022 US BANK 1104159 4363000 ADMIN FEE CITY 7/22 13378606 29 1.67
00 01531164 09/16/2022 US BANK 45 14 195 4363000 ADMIN FEE PA #I 5/22-6/22 13378606 96 .67
00 01531164 09/16/2022 US BANK 45 141 95 4363000 ADMIN FEE PA #2 5/22/622 13378606 83 .33
00 01531164 09/16/2022 US BAN K 45 14 195 4363000 ADMIN FEE PA #3 5/22-6 /22 13378606 96.67
00 01531164 09/16/2 022 US BANK 45 14 195 4363000 ADMIN FEE PA #4 5/22 -6/2 2 13378606 83 .33
00 01531164 09/16/2022 US BANK 45 14 195 4363000 ADMIN FEE PA #I 7/22 13378606 48.33
00 0 1531164 09/16/2022 US BA NK 45 14 195 4363000 ADMIN FEE PA #2 7/22 13378606 41.67
00 0 1531164 09/16/2022 US BANK 4514 195 4363000 ADMIN FEE PA #3 7/22 13378606 48 .33
00 01531164 09/16/2022 US BANK 45 141 95 4363000 ADMIN FEE PA #4 7/22 13378606 41.67
00 01531164 09/16/2022 USBANK 8734 195 4363000 ADMIN FEE HAF 5/22-6/22 13378606 83.33
00 01531164 09/16 /2022 USBANK 873 4195 4363000 ADMIN FEE HAF 7/22 13378606 41.67
00 01531165 09/1 6/2022 US BANK 3 154 350 4309000 FY22/23 Admin Fees-Sec 29 6644187 2 ,200.00
00 0 153 11 65 09/16/2022 US BANK 3534394 4309000 FY22/23 Admin Fees-2005-1 6605975 3,050.00
00 015 3 11 65 09/16/2022 US BANK 3544394 4309000 FY22/23 Admin Fees-2021-1 660554 2 2,750.00
Report Date 09 /16/2022 Page 15 City & Housing
Item 1B-19
City of Palm D esert
Check Register
9/16/2022 - 9/16/2022
Ba nk ID C hec k N umb e r C heck Date Ve ndor Na me Account umb er T ransa ctio n D esc Invo ice A mo un t Pai d
00 0 1531 166 09/16/2022 VECTORUSA 11 04 190 436200 1 Oc ulari s Enterprise 93544 606 .6 1
00 0 1531166 09/16 /2022 VECTO R USA 11 00000 1430 100 Aruba Centra AO July-Aug2023 93856 99 8.97
00 0 153 1166 09/16/2022 VECTORUSA 11 04 190 4362001 Aruba Centra AO 1 YR 9 3856 4 ,994 .87
00 0 153 11 67 09/16/2022 VEGA,ERIK 11 04300 439 1500 SAFETY FOOTWEAR RElMB-EV BOOTREIMB -EV0822 I 19 .61
00 01 531 168 09/16/2022 VE RI ZON W IRELESS 11 04 11 0 4365000 City Counci l Mifi 9914533553 38 .07
00 0 1531168 09/1 6/2022 VERI ZON W IRELESS 11 04 150 4365000 F in ance Mifi 9914533553 38 .0 1
00 0 1531168 09/16/2022 VERIZON W IRELESS 11 04 190 4365000 IT M ifi 9914533553 228 .06
00 0 1531168 09/16/2022 VERIZON W IRELESS 11 04300 4365000 Public Works Mifi 99145335 53 I 19 .03
00 0 153 11 68 09/16 /2022 VERIZON W IRELESS I 104420 4365 000 Build ing In s pecto r Mifi 9914533553 223.5 1
00 015 3 1168 09/1 6/2022 V ERIZON WIRELESS I 104422 4365000 Code Mifi 9914533 55 3 612.54
00 0 153 11 68 09/1 6/2022 V ERIZON WIRELESS 11 04470 4365000 Dev Servi ces Mifi 9914 533 553 3 8.0 1
00 0 1531 169 09/1 6/2022 VINT AG E AS SOC IA TES 11 0461 1 433200 1 EXTRAS -PA RK S 225933 4 ,3 40.00
00 0 1531169 09/16/2022 VINT AG E AS SOCIA TES 11 04611 4332001 EXTRAS -MAG ESlA FALLS PARK 2257 88 932 .98
00 0 15 3 11 70 09/1 6/2022 WATERLINE TECHNOLOG IES INC 2424549 42 111 00 C HEMICAL ACQU ISITI ON SERVICES 55 94682 1,32 1.55
00 0 1531170 09/1 6/2022 WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC 2424549 4211100 CHEMICAL ACQUISITIO SERVICES 5595476 45 7.38
00 0 1531170 09/16/2022 WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC 2424549 4211100 CHEMICAL ACQUISITIO SERVICES 55955 82 1,720 .2 8
00 0 153 11 70 09/16/2022 WATERU NE TECHNOLOGIES INC 2424549 42 11 100 C HEM ICA L ACQUIS ITION SERVI CES 5596239 961.13
00 01531170 09 /16/202 2 WATERLIN E T ECHNOLOGI ES IN C 2424549 42 111 00 C HEM ICAL ACQUIS IT ION S ERV ICES 559745 8 1,201.41
00 0 153 1170 09/16/20 22 WAT ERLIN E TECHNOLOG IES INC 2424549 42 111 00 C HEM ICAL ACQU IS IT ION SERV ICES 559 8470 2,139.4 8
00 0 153 1170 09/16/2022 WATERLINE T ECHNOLOGIES INC 2424549 4211 100 CH EM ICAL ACQU ISITION SERVICES 5599008 841.32
00 0 1531 170 09/1 6/2022 WATERLINE TEC HNOLOGIES INC 2424549 42 11100 C H EM ICAL ACQU ISIT ION SERV ICES 5599662 961.13
00 0 153 11 70 09/16/2022 WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC 2424549 4211 100 C H EMICAL ACQ UISITI ON SERVI CES 5599995 480 .57
00 0 15 3 11 70 09/16/2022 WATERLINE TECHNO LOG IES INC 2424549 4211100 CH EM ICAL ACQU ISITI ON SERV ICES 559 7440 913 .07
00 01 53 11 70 09/16/2022 WATE RL INE T ECHNO LO GIES INC 2424 549 42 11100 CHEMICAL ACQUIS ITION SERV ICES 5598692 600 .7 1
00 0 153 11 7 1 09/16/2022 WAX IE I 104330 42 19000 Janitorial sup pli es -Corp Yar 8 11 4694 7 690 .9 1
00 0 153 11 72 09/1 6/202 2 W ITTMAN ENTERPRISES LLC 2304220 4309000 FY 22/23 EMS Billing Services 22 080547 12 ,327.00
00 01 531173 09/16/2022 XPRESS GRAPHI CS I 1044 17 436 1000 Desert Will ow Broc hure 22-4 8904 224.70
Report Date 09/16/2022 Pag e 16
City & Housing
Item 1B-20
Bank ID Check Number Check Date Vendor Name
Report Date 09/16/2022
City of Palm Desert
Check Register
9/16/2022 -9/16/2022
Account Number Transaction Desc Invoice
Page 17 Citv & Housing
Amount Paid
Total For Bank ID -00
1,376,283.21
Item 1B-21
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To :
From :
Date :
Subject:
CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION , CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION ,
AND PLANNING DIVISION
NIAMH M . ORTEGA , DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Auqust23 , 2022
APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) BY:
CCRC Social Club, LLC -Segovia of Palm Desert ; 39905 Via Scena Palm Dese rt, CA 92260
A copy of the subject ABC License Appl ication is attached for your rev iew and
recommendation to the C ity Council or to another department(s) for further action . A
response is required . Please mark the appropriate response below and return to
my office by Tuesday, August 30 , 2022.
Responding Department: Building and Safety Date: August 31, 2022
Response:
[Z] No comment -okay to present to City Counc i l.
D Refer to -related comments
(attach additional sheets, if necessary): ______________ _
D Other -Additional comments (attach additional sheets , if necessary):
Item 1C-1
To:
From :
Date:
Subject:
CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION , CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION ,
AND PLANNING DIVISION
NIAMH M. ORTEGA , DEPUTY CITY CLERK
AuQust23,2022
APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) BY:
CCRC Social Club, LLC -Segovia of Palm Desert; 39905 Via Scena Palm Desert, CA 92260
A copy of the subject ABC License Application is attached for your review -and
recommendation to the City Council or to another department(s) for further action. A
response is required. Please mark the appropriate response below and return to
my office by Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
Responding Department: Planning Division
Response:
[{] No comment -okay to present to City Council.
D Refer to
Date: September 16, 2022
-related comments
(attach additional sheets, if necessary): _____________ _
D Other -Additional comments (attach additional sheets, if necessary):
Item 1C-2
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control State of California
APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S)
ABC 211 (6199)
TO: Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
34-160 GATEWAY DR.
STE 120
File Number: 640379
Receipt Number: 2741879
Geographical Code: 3318
PALM DESERT, CA 92211
(760) 324-2027
Copies Mailed Date: August 15, 2022
Issued Date:
DISTRICT SERVING LOCATION: PALM DESERT
First Owner:
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39905 VIA SCENA
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Have you ever violated any provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, or regulations of the
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From :
Da te :
Subject:
CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION , CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION,
AND PLANNING DIVISION
NIAMH M. ORTEGA, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Auqust23, 2022
APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) BY:
Sottovoce Group Limited Liability Company; 73545 El Paseo Ste 1320 Palm Desert , CA 92260
A copy of the subject ABC License Applicat ion is attached for your review and
recommendation to the City Council or to another department(s) for further action. A
response is required . Please mark the appropriate response below and return to
my office by Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
Responding Department: Building and Safety Date: August 31, 2022
Response:
[Z] No comment -okay to present to City Counci l.
D Refer to -related comments
(attach additional sheets , if necessary): ______________ _
D Other -Additional comments (attach add it ional sheets , if necessary):
Item 1C-4
To :
From :
Date :
Subject:
CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION , CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION ,
AND PLANNING DIVISION
NIAMH M. ORTEGA, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Au~ust23 ,2022
APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) BY:
Sottovoce Group Limited Liability Company; 73545 El Paseo Ste 1320 Palm Desert, CA 92260
A copy of the subject ABC License Application is attached for your rev iew and
recommendation to the City Council or to another department(s) for further action . A
response is required. Please mark the appropriate response be low and return to
my office by Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
Responding Department: Planning Division
Response :
[Z] No comment -okay to present to City Council.
D Refer to
Date: September 16, 2022
-related comments
(attach additional sheets, if necessary): _____________ _
D Other -Additional comments (attach additional sheets , if necessary):
Item 1C-5
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control State of California
APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S)
ABC 211 (6/99)
TO:Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
34-160 GATEWAY DR.
STE 120
File Number: 640467
Receipt Number: 2742471
Geographical Code: 3318
PALM DESERT, CA 92211
(760) 324-2027
Copies Mailed Date: August 16, 2022
Issued Date:
DISTRICT SERVING LOCATION: PALM DESERT
First Owner: SOTTOVOCE GROUP LIMITED LIABILITY COMP ANY
Name of Business:
Location of Business:
County:
73545 EL PASEO
STE 1320
PALM DESERT, CA 92260-4332
RIVERSIDE
Is Premises inside city limits?
Mailing Address:(lf different
from
Yes Census Tract:
40101 MONTEREY AVE
81-383
premises address) RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-3256
Type of license( s ): 41
Transferor's license/name:
License Type Transaction Type
41 • On-Sale Beer And WlllC • Eating P ORI
License Type
Application Fee
Application Fee
Application Fee
41 • On-Sale Beer And Wine• Eat
Transaction Description
ADD PRIMARY LICENSE TYPE
STATE FINGERPRINTS
FEDERAL FINGERPRINTS
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? No
Master
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Fee Code
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NA
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Secondary LT And Count
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0 08/16/22 $945.00
2 08/16/22 $78 .00
2 08/16/22 $48 .00
0 08/16/22 $475.00
Total $1,546.00
Have you ever violated any provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, or regulations of the
Department pertaining to the Act? No
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Applicant Name(s)
County of RIVERSIDE
SOTTOVOCE GROUP LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Date: August 16, 2022
No
Item 1C-6
Page 1 of 2
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
PREPARED BY: Amy Lawrence, Special Programs Manager
REQUEST: APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 AND AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
CONTRACT NO. C39600 FOR THE SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND
ORGANICS CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT AND HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC
RECOMMENDATION:
1.Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C39600 with HF&H Consultants, LLC to increase
compensation by $15,000 for the current three-year contract to a not-to-exceed amount of
$338,000.
2. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C39600 with HF&H Consultants, LLC to extend
the contract for a one-year term effective January 1, 2023, for an amount not to exceed
amount of $85,000.
3.Authorize the City Manager to execute said amendments and any other documents
necessary to effectuate the contract.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
On November 14, 2019, the City Council approved a three-year contract with HF&H Consultants,
LLC (HF&H) for $323,000 to provide solid waste, recycling, and organics consulting services.
Through this contract, HF&H has provided several services including assisting with the drafting
and negotiation of the City’s new franchise agreement with Burrtec, rate and service fee studies,
legislative reviews, research on SB 1383 and other solid waste and recycling laws, drafting City
ordinances, franchise agreement contract monitoring, and ongoing technical assistance
Due to the large amount of work HF&H conducted surrounding the implementation of SB 1383
and the new franchise agreement over the last three years, an additional $15,000 is required to
retain consulting services through the end of the initial contract term (December 31, 2022) for
continued SB 1383 compliance services. As such, staff is seeking approval of Contract
Amendment No. 1 increasing the total not to exceed amount of the original contract from
$323,000 to $338,000 to cover the expected consulting costs for the remainder of the year.
Additionally, the approved three-year contract includes two (2) one-year extensions. Staff is
seeking approval of Contract Amendment No. 2 extending the contract for a period of one (1)
year from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, for an amount not to exceed $85,000, which
is the new annual amount for franchise agreement monitoring and SB 1383 compliance services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This expenditure has been budgeted through the Recycle Fund and there will be no impact to
the General Fund.
Item 1D-1
City of Palm Desert
HF&H Consultants, LLC Contract Amendments No. 1 & 2
Page 2 of 2
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Eric Ceja
Finance Director: Veronica Chavez
Assistant City Manager: Chris Escobedo
City Manager: Todd Hileman
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Contract Amendment No. 1
2.Contract Amendment No. 2
Item 1D-2
Contract No. C39600
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC
1. Parties and Date.
This Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement is made and entered into as
of this 29th day of September 2022, by and between the City of Palm Desert (“City”) and HF&H
Consultants, a State of California Limited Liability Company with its principal place of business at
19200 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 360, Irvine, California, 92612. City and Consultant are sometimes
individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
2. Recitals.
2.1 Agreement. The City and Consultant have entered into an agreement entitled
“Professional Services Agreement” dated November 14, 2019 (“Agreement” or “Contract”) for the
purpose of retaining the services of Consultant to provide professional services for the City’s solid
waste, recycling, and organics programs.
2.2 Amendment. The City and Consultant desire to amend the Agreement to include
additional compensation.
2.3 Amendment Authority. This Amendment No. 1 is authorized pursuant to Section titled
“Compensation” which allows for the authorization of Extra Work.
3. Terms.
3.1 Compensation. Section titled “Compensation” of the Agreement is hereby amended
in its entirety to read as follows:
Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized
reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the
rates set forth in Exhibit ‘C’ attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference. The total compensation shall not exceed three thousand and
thirty-eight thousand dollars ($338,000.00) without written approval of
the City Council or City Manager as applicable. Extra Work may be
authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated
at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.
3.2 Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this Amendment No. 1, all
other provisions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect and shall govern the actions of the
parties under this Amendment No. 1. From and after the date of this Amendment No. 1, whenever
the term “Agreement” or “Contract” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement as
amended by this Amendment No. 1.
3.3 Adequate Consideration. The Parties hereto irrevocably stipulate and agree that they
have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations
they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment No. 1.
3.4 Severability. If any portion of this Amendment No. 1 is declared invalid, illegal, or
otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue
in full force and effect.
Item 1D-3
Contract No. C39600
Page 2 of 3
Revised 11-2-20
BBK 72500.00001\32445060.1
3.5 Counterparts. This Amendment No. 1 may be executed in duplicate originals, each of
which is deemed to be an original, but when taken together shall constitute but one and the same
instrument.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
Item 1D-4
Contract No. C39600
Page 3 of 3
Revised 11-2-20
BBK 72500.00001\32445060.1
SIGNATURE PAGE FOR AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
AND HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Approved By:
L. Todd Hileman, City Manager
Attested By:
__
Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk
Approved As To Form:
________________________________
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC
Approved By:
Laith Ezzet, Senior Vice President
QC: _________
Review
Insurance:
_________ __________
Initial Review Final Review
Item 1D-5
Contract No. C39600
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC
1.Parties and Date.
This Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement is made and entered into as
of this 29th day of September 2022, by and between the City of Palm Desert (“City”) and HF&H
Consultants, a State of California Limited Liability Company with its principal place of business at
19200 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 360, Irvine, California, 92612. City and Consultant are sometimes
individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
2. Recitals.
2.1 Agreement. The City and Consultant have entered into an agreement entitled
“Professional Services Agreement” dated November 14, 2019 (“Agreement” or “Contract”) for the
purpose of retaining the services of Consultant to provide professional services for the City’s solid
waste, recycling, and organics programs.
2.2 Amendment. The City and Consultant desire to amend the Agreement to extend the
term and set compensation for the extended term.
2.3 Amendment Authority. This Amendment No. 2 is authorized pursuant to Section titled
“Term”.
3. Terms.
3.1 Term. Section titled “Term” of the Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety to read
as follows:
The Parties agree that the term (“Term”) of this Agreement shall be
extended for one (1) year, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023
unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Following the extended
term of this Agreement, the City shall have the unilateral option, at its
sole discretion, to renew this Agreement automatically for no more than
one (1) addition one-year term. Consultant shall complete the Services
within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established
schedules and deadlines.
3.1 Compensation. Section titled “Compensation” of the Agreement is hereby amended
in its entirety to read as follows:
“Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized
reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the
rates set forth in Table 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference to this Amendment 2. The total compensation shall not
exceed eighty-five thousand dollars ($85,000.00) without
written approval of the City Council or City Manager as applicable.
Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if
authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in
this Agreement.”
Item 1D-6
Contract No. C39600
Page 2 of 3
Revised 11-2-20
BBK 72500.00001\32445060.1
3.2 Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this Amendment No. 2, all
other provisions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect and shall govern the actions of the
parties under this Amendment No. 2. From and after the date of this Amendment No. 1, whenever
the term “Agreement” or “Contract” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement as
amended by this Amendment No. 2.
3.3 Adequate Consideration. The Parties hereto irrevocably stipulate and agree that they
have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations
they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment No. 2.
3.4 Severability. If any portion of this Amendment No. 2 is declared invalid, illegal, or
otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue
in full force and effect.
3.5 Counterparts. This Amendment No. 2 may be executed in duplicate originals, each of
which is deemed to be an original, but when taken together shall constitute but one and the same
instrument.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
Item 1D-7
Contract No. C39600
Page 3 of 3
Revised 11-2-20
BBK 72500.00001\32445060.1
SIGNATURE PAGE FOR AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
AND HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Amendment No. 3 to the
Professional Services Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Approved By:
L. Todd Hileman, City Manager
Attested By:
__
Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk
Approved As To Form:
________________________________
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC
Approved By:
Laith Ezzet, Senior Vice President
QC: _________
Review
Insurance:
_________ __________
Initial Review Final Review
Item 1D-8
City of Palm Desert Fee Estimate to Provide Solid Waste Consultant Services for 2023
August 31, 2022 Page 1 HF&H Consultants, LLC
PROFESSIONAL FEES
Hourly rates for professional and administrative personnel from January 1, 2023, through December 31,
2023, are as follows:
Position Rate
Senior Vice President $319
Vice President $290
Senior Project Manager $285
Project Manager/Senior Associate $189 - $247
Associate Analyst $156 - $183
Assistant Analyst $124 - $156
Administrative Staff $107
DIRECT EXPENSES
Standard charges for common direct expenses are as follows:
Automobile Travel Prevailing IRS mileage rate
Airfare and Public Transit Actual Cost
Item 1D-9
City of Palm Desert Fee Estimate to Provide Solid Waste Consultant Services for 2023
August 31, 2022 Page 2 HF&H Consultants, LLC
Table 1: Projected Funds Needed for Calendar Year 2023
Sr. Vice
President
Project
Manager Associate Total Hours
1 Franchise Management Monthly Meetings and Reporting
1.1 Monitor Hauler Reports (Tonnage, Service Levels, HHW, etc.)2 10 24 36
1.2 Monitor Quantity and Quality of Hauler's Public Education - 8 16 24
1.3 Attend Virtual Monthly Meetings with City Staff and Hauler 2 20 24 46
Task 1 Hours 4 38 64 106
2
2 4 6 12
2.2 Provide City with Legislative and Regulatory Updates 2 4 6 12
2.3 Monitor Developments in the Local Solid Waste Industry - 4 6 10
Task 2 Hours 4 12 18 34
3
- 6 8 14
3.2 Review Program Participation - 4 6 10
3.3 Review City's Electronic Annual Report - 6 8 14
3.4 Respond to Questions from CalRecycle - 4 6 10
Task 3 Hours - 20 28 48
4
- 2 6 8
4.2 Review Hauler Records for SB 1383 Compliance 2 8 12 22
4.3 Review Annual SB 1383 Compliance Report - 4 10 14
4.4 Develop Additional SB 1383 Templates - 4 12 16
4.5 Maintain Electronic Implementation Records - 2 12 14
4.6 Other SB 1383 Matters 2 10 10 22
Task 4 Hours 4 30 62 96
5 Rate and Financial Analyses
5.1 Review City Fee Reports 2 10 16 28
2 14 18 34
5.3 Review Hauler's Annual Rate Adjustment Request 4 10 24 38
Task 5 Hours 8 34 58 100
6
Task 6 Hours 2 10 12 24
Total Hours 22 144 242 408
Professional Fees 7,018$ 35,280$ 42,350$ 84,648$
Expenses 352$
Total Fees and Expenses 85,000$
Other Tasks as Assigned
4.1 Develop Public Education and Outreach Materials Related to Edible
Food Recovery
SB 1383 Assistance
January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023
Task Description
Maintenance Activities
CalRecycle Liaison Assistance
3.1 Review Proposed Public Education and Outreach Related to SB 1383,
MCR, and MORe.
2.1 Track Solid Waste Legislation and Regulations. Advise City as
Requested.
5.2 Review Rate Impacts from Recycle Fund Basic Residential Service
Offsets
Item 1D-10
Page 1 of 2
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
PREPARED BY: Amy Lawrence, Special Programs Manager
REQUEST: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ANZA-BORREGO BY ARTIST
CHRISTOPHER PUZIO FROM THE 2021/2022 EL PASEO SCULPTURE
EXHIBITION IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000
RECOMMENDATION:
1.Approve the purchase of Anza-Borrego by artist Christopher Puzio 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 subject contract.
Funds are available in the FY 2022/2023 budget in Account Number 4364650-4400100.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The City of Palm Desert frequently purchases artwork from its El Paseo Sculpture Exhibitions to
add to the beauty of the City and the prestige of its public art collection. This also serves as an
incentive to artists to participate in future exhibits.
At its August 25, 2022, meeting, the City Council approved the Cultural Arts Committee’s
recommendation to purchase Poly Parfait from the Fossils of the Future collection by artist E.
Tyler Burton for installation in the Civic Center Park. At the Cultural Arts Committee meeting of
July 13, 2022, upon recommendation to purchase the aforementioned sculpture, the Committee
expressed interest in also purchasing Anza-Borrego by Christopher Puzio if staff could find a
desirable location for install.
Staff met with Deputy Director of Public Works Randy Bowman to inquire about the possibility
of installing this sculpture at multiple locations including the roundabout located at San Pablo
and Magnesia Falls. Due to significant in ground utilities within the roundabout, a large-scale
sculpture is not feasible for the location; however, staff inquired if a smaller lower profile art piece
like Anza-Borrego would be suitable.
After consulting with the City’s contracted licensed traffic engineer, Steven Latino with Michael
Baker International (MBI), he indicated that “…the Anza-Borrego Sculpture will not provide any
sight distance issues at the San Pablo/Magnesia Falls Roundabout. With that said, relocation
would be acceptable as long as the sculpture remains within the 22-foot diameter at the center
of the island.” The Anza-Borrego Sculpture would remain within the 22-foot diameter. See full
explanation from Mr. Latino attached to this staff report. Additionally, it is the Deputy Director of
Public Works’ professional opinion that this sculpture would assist approaching drivers by
indicating that there is a roundabout in that location.
Item 1E-1
City of Palm Desert
Purchase of Anza Borrego by Christopher Puzio
Page 2 of 2
If this purchase is approved, staff will work with the City’s Public Works staff and Public Art
maintenance contractor to schedule install within the center of the roundabout during the month
of October.
Strategic Plan:
Purchase of Christopher Puzio’s sculpture for addition to Palm Desert’s permanent public art
collection is in line with the Arts & Culture Mini-Vision contained in the Strategic Plan, which
states:
“Arts and culture give a community its soul. Palm Desert is the cultural core of the
Coachella Valley. Cultural tourism drives economic growth in Palm Desert. The
community is host to internationally recognized cultural events that bring significant
economic benefits to the City. Palm Desert is a leader in arts education, ensuring a
well-rounded population that possesses high levels of creativity and critical thinking
skills.”
Commission Recommendation:
At its regular meeting of September 14, 2022, the Cultural Arts Committee recommended the
purchase of Anza-Borrego by Christopher Puzio for addition to the City’s permanent public art
collection with a vote of 4-2-1, Members Adney, Boren, Hauer, and Wallach in favor, Members
Flint and Mitze opposed, and Member Higgens absent. Member Mitze was opposed to the
proposal location and Member Flint did not explain her opposition.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
If the purchase of Anza-Borrego by Christopher Puzio is approved, the City will be responsible
for the $25,000 purchase price (exclusive of taxes). Additional costs associated with this request
include pad fabrication, artwork installation, and incidental costs which should not exceed
$2,000. Funds for this have been included in the 2022/2023 Public Art budget – Account Number
4364650-4400100. No General Fund monies will be expended.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Eric Ceja
Finance Director: Veronica Chavez
Assistant City Manager: Chris Escobedo
City Manager: Todd Hileman
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Contract for sculpture purchase
2. Images of Anza-Borrego by Christopher Puzio
3. Images of proposed sculpture installation location
4. Email from Steven Latino with Michael Baker International (MBI)
Item 1E-2
CONTRACT NO.
CONTRACT TO PURCHASE ARTWORK
This Agreement is made as of September 29, 2022 by and between the City of Palm
Desert, a municipal corporation ("CITY"), and Puzio Inc., a corporation located in San
Diego, California (“ARTIST”) who agree as follows:
RECITALS
Section 1. As part of the City’s Art in Public Places program, certain funds are available
for the establishment of artworks in public places and for the purchase or
commissioning of artworks and;
Section 2. History of Work. Anza-Borrego by Christopher Puzio has been and will be
displayed on El Paseo as part of the 2021/2022 El Paseo Exhibition from November
2020 through October 2021. The Work was selected for purchase by CITY through
review by the Cultural Arts Committee, and is therefore being purchased by CITY.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties mutually agree as follows:
Section 1. Price. CITY shall pay ARTIST a firm fixed price of $25,000.00, exclusive of
taxes, for the sculpture described as Anza-Borrego (“Work”). It is agreed that City has
no obligations regarding commissions or any agreements with galleries or agents with
whom ARTIST may have contracted.
Section 2. Warranty of Originality. ARTIST warrants that the performance, design, and
Work being purchased is original and the product of ARTIST’S own creative efforts and
does not infringe the right of any persons. ARTIST also warrants that, unless otherwise
stipulated in writing and attached hereto, the Work is original, that it is an edition of one
(1), and that ARTIST shall not sell, license, perform, or reproduce a substantially
identical copy of the Work without the prior consent of CITY.
Section 3. Warranty on Workmanship. ARTIST shall warrant and maintain his/her
Work free from all faults or defects arising from material and workmanship for a period
of one (1) year after purchase.
Section 4. Alteration of Work. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Art
Preservation Act, California Civil Code section 987 et seq., CITY agrees that it will not
intentionally destroy, damage, alter, modify, or change the Work in any way. If an
alteration should occur, either intentionally or unintentionally, then the Work will no
longer be represented as the work of the ARTIST without his/her written permission.
CITY agrees to reasonably assure that the Work is properly preserved, maintained, and
protected. CITY shall, however, have the right to move or relocate the Work or remove
it from display without the consent of ARTIST.
Section 5. Repair. Insofar as is practical, in the event repair of the Work is required,
CITY shall give ARTIST, during his or her lifetime, the opportunity to do that work for a
reasonable fee. In the case of disagreement between CITY and ARTIST as to what
constitutes a reasonable fee, the fee determined by an independent conservator
Item 1E-3
CONTRACT NO.
selected by CITY shall be considered a reasonable fee. In the event ARTIST refuses to
make the repair for such fee, CITY may proceed to arrange for such repair by a person
qualified to accomplish the restoration. When emergency repairs are necessary in
order to prevent the loss of or further damage to the Work, such repairs shall be
undertaken or arranged by CITY without advance notice to ARTIST, and such repairs
shall not be deemed to constitute an artistic alteration.
Section 6. Authorship of Work. ARTIST shall retain the right to claim authorship of the
Work. CITY shall assure that ARTIST’S name shall be publicly displayed on, at, or near
the Work. In the event the Work is substantially damaged or artistically altered in a
substantial manner, CITY shall no longer represent the Work to be the Work of ARTIST
if ARTIST gives written notice to CITY that it is the position of ARTIST that ARTIST has
the right to deny authorship on the grounds stated in this paragraph. In the event CITY
disputes the right of ARTIST to deny authorship, the matter shall be submitted to the
Arbitration Service of California Lawyers for the Arts which shall determine the issue of
whether the Work is substantially damaged or artistically altered in a substantial
manner. Such determination shall be binding upon CITY and ARTIST and neither shall
have any further recourse or cause of action regarding the matters so determined.
Section 7. Indemnification. ARTIST shall assume the defense of, and indemnify and
save harmless, the City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers, and each and
every one of them, from and against all actions, damages, costs, liability, claims, losses,
and expenses of every type and description to which any or all of them may be
subjected, by reason of, or resulting from, directly or indirectly, the performance of this
Agreement by ARTIST, whether within or without the scope of this Agreement, whether
or not it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder. The foregoing shall include,
but not be limited to, any attorney fees reasonably incurred by CITY. The obligation to
defend and indemnify the CITY shall terminate upon the completion of the one year
warranty period.
Section 8. Copyright. Upon purchase of ARTIST’S Work, copyright of the Work will be
owned jointly by CITY and ARTIST and no further use of the copyright will be made by
ARTIST or CITY without the written consent of the other, which consent will not be
unreasonably withheld.
CITY has the right to reproduce and distribute in printed form and on commercial
documents and/or brochures or any other literature of CITY describing or dealing with
its real estate holdings, photographs, realistic renderings, videotapes, or films of the
Work. Such reproductions and use of the images of the Work for promotional purposes
shall not constitute a breach of copyright and no royalty shall be due and payable by
CITY to ARTIST for such use.
Section 9. Credit to the Artist. Such reproduction and images of the Work which feature
the Work as art for publicity, promotion, and educational purposes shall, to the extent
reasonably possible and appropriate, give reference to the artist. Reproduction and
images of Work in which the purpose of the reproduction or image is predominantly
unrelated to the Work shall not require reference to artist.
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CONTRACT NO.
Section 10. Artist Reproduction Rights. Pursuant to Section 8, CITY agrees that ARTIST
shall have the right to reproduce and distribute in printed form and on non-commercial
educational materials and brochures advertising or promoting ARTIST and ARTIST’S
career, two-dimensional images such as photos, slides, or realistic renderings, video
tapes, or films of the Work as installed. Such reproductions and use of the images of
the Work for promotional and educational purposes shall be deemed to not constitute a
breach of copyright in any way and no royalty fee shall be due and payable to ARTIST
for such use. Such reproduction and images of the Work for publicity, promotion, and
educational purposes shall, to the extent reasonably possible and appropriate, give
reference to City of Palm Desert.
Section 11. Records. CITY agrees to maintain for a reasonable period of time a record
of this Agreement and of the location and disposition of the Work.
Section 12. Breach of Agreement; Arbitration.
(a) In the event ARTIST or CITY believes that the other has failed to faithfully perform
this Agreement, the aggrieved party shall notify the other in writing of such failure. Such
notice shall specify in detail each and every failure and the reason such failure is a
breach of the Agreement. In the event that the parties cannot resolve the dispute, the
Arbitration Service of the California Lawyers for the Arts shall determine whether or not
there has been a failure to perform this Agreement and such determination shall be final
and binding upon both ARTIST and CITY.
(b) If any matter is to be submitted to a third party for resolution, all fees, expenses, and
costs connected therewith shall be borne jointly and equally by CITY and ARTIST.
Each and every obligation under this Agreement to submit any matter to a third party for
resolution is conditioned upon the foregoing provision of this paragraph. If any matter is
to be submitted to the Arbitration Service of the California Lawyers for the Arts for
resolution pursuant to the Agreement, and if, at the time such submission is called for,
the Arbitration Service of the California Lawyers for the Arts is not in existence or is not
able or willing to provide such resolution service, then the matter shall be submitted for
resolution to the American Arbitration Association in accordance with their procedures
then in use.
Section 13. Artist's Rights; Notification of Change of Address. ARTIST shall notify the
CITY of any change of address and failure to do so shall constitute a waiver of
ARTIST’S rights pursuant to this Agreement during the time such omission prevails.
Any waiver of a right pursuant to this Agreement for failure to maintain ARTIST’S
current address so aforesaid may be cured prospectively only by notifying the CITY of
ARTIST’S current address. All rights of ARTIST pursuant to this Agreement shall be
personal to ARTIST and shall terminate upon either the legal disability or incompetence
of ARTIST or upon the death of ARTIST, except as provided ARTIST under the
Copyright Laws. No right of ARTIST pursuant to this Agreement may be assigned or
transferred in any manner, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing any
hypothecation or pledge or any grant of any security interest, except as provided by
ARTIST under the Copyright laws.
Section 14. Notice. All notices shall be given in writing and mailed, postage prepaid, by
certified mail, addressed as follows:
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CONTRACT NO.
City: City of Palm Desert
Amy Lawrence, Special Programs Manager
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-0611
Artist: Christopher Puzio
2694 Main Street
San Diego, CA 92113
(858) 245-3437
Section 15. Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement is the entire agreement of
the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations and agreements whether written or
oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement and no purported
oral amendment to this Agreement shall be valid.
CITY OF PALM DESERT, a municipal corporation:
L. Todd Hileman, City Manager
Date
ATTESTED TO:
Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk
ARTIST:
Christopher Puzio
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney
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CONTRACT NO.
Date
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Anza-Borrego Photos
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Anza-Borrego Photos
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San Pablo and Magnesia Falls Roundabout Photos
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San Pablo and Magnesia Falls Roundabout Photos
Item 1E-11
From:Latino, Steven
To:Randy Bowman
Cc:Christopher Alberts; Amy Lawrence
Subject:RE: EXTERNAL: FW: Anza Borrego Sculpture
Date:Monday, September 12, 2022 11:46:31 AM
Attachments:image001.png
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Randy/Amy,
As discussed this morning, the relocation of the artwork on El Paseo between Sage Lane and Ocotillo
Drive (Anza Borrego Sculpture) to the roundabout at San Pablo Avenue and Magnesia Falls Drive.
Based on my review of the information provided, as well as industry approved standards and
guidelines, the relocation of the sculpture is acceptable based on the following:
The roundabout at San Pablo/Magnesia Falls has the following characteristics:
Roughly a 110’ Diameter Inscribed Circle with a 70’ Diameter Central Island (Distance was measured
from the as-built plans). Based on the drawing below, this creates a “limited use zone” of
approximately 22-feet at the center of the island. The drawing provided is from the City of Ontario’s
Traffic and Transportation Design Guidelines, of which I was responsible for this exhibit circa 2008.
We reviewed the SSD as dictated by the FHWA to determine adequate sight lines at single lane
roundabouts. Ontario adopted this guideline due to the development of the New Model Colony
(Ontario Ranch) which has several roundabouts throughout the community like this. This exhibit and
assessment allowed for flexibility of aesthetic design.
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Based on the above information, the Anza Borrego Sculpture will not provide any sight distance
issues at the San Pablo/Magnesia Falls Roundabout. With that said, relocation would be acceptable
as long as the sculpture remains within the 22-foot diameter at the center of the island.
Additionally, plans were provided for the artwork pad that has been used by the City of Palm Desert
for artwork along El Paseo. It is my understanding that City crews have generally used this design
with some minor modifications including the removal of the steel channels and installation of anchor
bolts with success. It would be my understanding that this same pad design would be used for this
location, and should be adequate for the proposed sculpture (which is an 8-foot sphere that weighs
approximately 750lbs). If the City wishes to have a structural analysis completed, Michael Baker
could provide one for a cost; however, this should not be needed for such a low risk type
installation.
Steven Latino, P.E., T.E. | Associate Vice President/Department Manager - Transportation/Public
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Works
75-410 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 100 | Palm Desert, CA 92211 | [D] 760-776-6145 | [M] 951-252-
4916
steven.latino@mbakerintl.com | www.mbakerintl.com
From: Randy Bowman <rbowman@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2022 2:58 PM
To: Latino, Steven <Steven.Latino@mbakerintl.com>
Cc: Alberts, Christopher <CALBERTS@mbakerintl.com>; Amy Lawrence
<alawrence@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Subject: RE: EXTERNAL: FW: Anza Borrego Sculpture
Ok! Please send out a Zoom!
Randy Bowman
Deputy Director of Public Works
Ph: 760.346.0611 Direct: 760.776.6493
rbowman@cityofpalmdesert.org
From: Latino, Steven <Steven.Latino@mbakerintl.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2022 2:57 PM
To: Randy Bowman <rbowman@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Cc: Christopher Alberts <CALBERTS@mbakerintl.com>; Amy Lawrence
<alawrence@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Subject: RE: EXTERNAL: FW: Anza Borrego Sculpture
Monday morning works best for me, lets do 8:30am.
Steven Latino, P.E., T.E. | Associate Vice President/Department Manager - Transportation/Public
Works
75-410 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 100 | Palm Desert, CA 92211 | [D] 760-776-6145 | [M] 951-252-
4916
steven.latino@mbakerintl.com | www.mbakerintl.com
From: Randy Bowman <rbowman@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2022 2:55 PM
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To: Latino, Steven <Steven.Latino@mbakerintl.com>
Cc: Alberts, Christopher <CALBERTS@mbakerintl.com>; Amy Lawrence
<alawrence@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Subject: RE: EXTERNAL: FW: Anza Borrego Sculpture
I can do Monday at 830AM or at 500PM
Randy Bowman
Deputy Director of Public Works
Ph: 760.346.0611 Direct: 760.776.6493
rbowman@cityofpalmdesert.org
From: Latino, Steven <Steven.Latino@mbakerintl.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2022 2:48 PM
To: Randy Bowman <rbowman@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Cc: Christopher Alberts <CALBERTS@mbakerintl.com>; Amy Lawrence
<alawrence@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Subject: RE: EXTERNAL: FW: Anza Borrego Sculpture
Reviewing it as well this week, maybe we can set a call up on Monday just to chat about this one?
Steven Latino, P.E., T.E. | Associate Vice President/Department Manager - Transportation/Public
Works
75-410 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 100 | Palm Desert, CA 92211 | [D] 760-776-6145 | [M] 951-252-
4916
steven.latino@mbakerintl.com | www.mbakerintl.com
From: Randy Bowman <rbowman@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Sent: Friday, September 2, 2022 8:39 AM
To: Latino, Steven <Steven.Latino@mbakerintl.com>
Cc: Alberts, Christopher <CALBERTS@mbakerintl.com>; Amy Lawrence
<alawrence@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Subject: EXTERNAL: FW: Anza Borrego Sculpture
Part 2
Randy Bowman
Deputy Director of Public Works
Ph: 760.346.0611 Direct: 760.776.6493
rbowman@cityofpalmdesert.org
Item 1E-15
From: Randy Bowman
Sent: Friday, September 2, 2022 8:30 AM
To: Latino, Steven <steven.latino@mbakerintl.com>
Cc: Amy Lawrence <alawrence@cityofpalmdesert.org>; Alberts, Christopher
<calberts@mbakerintl.com>
Subject: FW: Anza Borrego Sculpture
Hi Steve. Attached is information pertaining to a request from Amy if we should consider relocating
an existing sculpture from El Paseo over to the roundabout at San Pablo Avenue and Magnesia Falls
Drive. She’s provided us with a photo of the sculpture and the City’s standard detail for concrete
pads for art sculptures. I’ve attached relevant as-built plan sheets from the San Pablo Phase 2
project. If you want the entire set, let me know. We’re looking for your advice as to whether we
should consider moving the art piece to the roundabout. Let us know how much time you’ll need to
review. If you need to discuss questions to complete your review, please advise ASAP and we’ll set
up a Zoom. Thanks much!
Randy Bowman
Deputy Director of Public Works
Ph: 760.346.0611 Direct: 760.776.6493
rbowman@cityofpalmdesert.org
From: Amy Lawrence <alawrence@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2022 6:17 PM
To: Randy Bowman <rbowman@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Subject: Anza Borrego Sculpture
Hi Randy,
Nice chatting with you earlier. As we discussed, I understand we cannot put a large scale sculpture in
the Magnesia Falls x San Pablo roundabout; however, I am inquiring if a smaller sculpture from the El
Paseo Sculpture Exhibition may fit there. Attached is a photo of the sculpture along with the pad
specifications. The aluminum sculpture measures 8’x8’x8’.
Please let me know if possible and if so I will get the ball rolling, i.e. CAC and Cc approval, etc. If not,
possible, no problem at all. Thanks for your consideration.
Amy Lawrence
Special Programs Manager
Ph: 760.346.0611 Direct: 760.837.1664
alawrence@cityofpalmdesert.org
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
PREPARED BY: Heather Horning, Assistant to the City Manager
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF THE HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE BYLAWS
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the revised Homelessness Taskforce Bylaws
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The City Council has been committed to supporting activities to mitigate homelessness locally
in Palm Desert and regionally across the Coachella Valley. As such, the City and partnering
organizations provide various services and coordinated efforts, and meet every week to discuss
trends, specific clients, and resources available. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-
25 on May 27, 2021, establishing a Homelessness Taskforce (Taskforce). On June 10, 2021,
the City Council adopted draft bylaws to be further defined by the Taskforce, once established.
The draft bylaws were discussed by the Taskforce on February 28, 2022, and May 2, 2022.
Based on feedback received from the Taskforce, staff made revisions to the bylaws and the
Taskforce voted to recommend the approval of the bylaws on September 12, 2022. A clean
version of the bylaws is included as Attachment 1. A redline copy of the proposed revisions to
the Taskforce bylaws is included as Attachment 2 to this report. Staff recommends approving
the revised Taskforce bylaws.
Commission Recommendation:
At the September 12, 2022, meeting the Homelessness Taskforce recommend that the City
Council approve the revised bylaws for the Homelessness Taskforce.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact with this action.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: N/A
City Attorney: N/A
Finance Director: Veronica Chavez
Assistant City Manager: Chris Escobedo
City Manager: Todd Hileman
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Revised Bylaws (Clean Version)
2.Redline of Draft Bylaws
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ATTACHMENT B
City of Palm Desert
Homelessness Taskforce
Bylaws
Article I – Name. Homelessness Taskforce
Article II – Purpose. The Homelessness Taskforce shall review various services and coordinated
efforts to address homelessness and, when necessary, advise the City Council of the same.
Additionally, the Taskforce shall discuss business and community needs and effects due to the
impacts of homelessness and seek solutions, where appropriate.
Article III – Members. The Homelessness Taskforce shall be composed of seven members and one
alternate member. The members include two members of the business community, two community
members, one member at large, the Chair of the Public Safety Commission and the Chair of the
Housing Commission or their designees appointed annually. Business and community members
shall serve four-year terms. Business members may reside outside of Palm Desert, however their
businesses must be located in Palm Desert. Two City Councilmembers appointed by the Mayor shall
serve a liaisons to the Taskforce. Any member may be removed at any time, with or without cause,
by a vote of the City Council.
Article IV – Officers. The Homelessness Taskforce elects two officers: the chair and the vice-chair.
The chair conducts all meetings. If the chair is absent, then the vice-chair acts as chair. If the chair
and vice-chair are absent, then the Homelessness Taskforce appoints a member to act as the
provisional chair.
Article V – Meetings. Regularly scheduled meetings shall be held bi-monthly (every other month)
and scheduled at a time and date approved by appointed members. The Homelessness Taskforce
may meet more frequently by majority vote.. A quorum is established if a simple majority of members
are present.
Article VI – Meeting Notice. Regular meetings are noticed by posting an agenda at least 72 hours
before meetings (Cal. Gov't Code section 54954.2(a)). Special meetings are noticed by posting an
agenda at least 24 hours (one business day) before meetings (Cal. Gov't Code section 54956).
Emergency meetings may be called if dire circumstances threaten public health or safety, as long as
one-hour notice is given to media if requested (Cal. Gov't Code section 54956.5).
Article VII – Voting. All member motions are approved by majority vote. If there is a tie vote with no
abstentions, then the vote is recorded as a tie (no action). A subsequent motion may be offered and
acted upon before finalizing the consideration of the item.
Article VIII – Subcommittees. The City Council or the City Manager may direct the Homelessness
Taskforce to create an ad hoc subcommittee to study an issue. The subcommittee shall report its
findings and recommendations to the Homelessness Taskforce.
Article IX – Record Keeping. Written records of actions taken or recommendations made by the
Homelessness Taskforce shall be kept by an official recording secretary of the City department
assigned to act as liaison to the Committee.
Article X – Bylaws Amendment. The City Council can amend the Homelessness Taskforce bylaws
by majority vote.
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ATTACHMENT A
City of Palm Desert
Homelessness Taskforce
Bylaws
Article I – Name. Homelessness Taskforce
Article II – Purpose. The Homelessness Taskforce shall review various services and coordinated
efforts to address homelessness and, when necessary, advise the City Council of the same.
Additionally, the Taskforce shall discuss business and community needs and effects due to the
impacts of homelessness and seek solutions, where appropriate.
Article III – Members. The Homelessness Taskforce shall be composed of seven members and one
alternate member. The members include , including two City Councilmembers appointed by the
Mayor, two members of the business community, two community members, one member at large,
the Chair of the Public Safety Commission and the Chair of the Housing Commission or their
designees appointed annually. Business and community members shall serve four-year terms.
Business members may reside outside of Palm Desert, however their businesses must be located
in Palm Desert. One of the community members shall be a representative of the Public Safety
Committee. Two City Councilmembers appointed by the Mayor shall serve a liaisons to the
Taskforce. Any member may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by a vote of the City
Council.
Article IV – Officers. The Homelessness Taskforce elects two officers: the chair and the vice-chair.
The chair conducts all meetings. If the chair is absent, then the vice-chair acts as chair. If the chair
and vice-chair are absent, then the Homelessness Taskforce appoints a member to act as the
provisional chair.
Article V – Meetings. Regularly scheduled meetings shall be held bi-monthly (every other month)
and scheduled at a time and date approved by appointed members. The Homelessness Taskforce
may meet more frequently by majority vote. The Homelessness Taskforce meetings are held at Palm
Desert City Hall. A quorum is established if a simple majority of members are present.
Article VI – Meeting Notice. Regular meetings are noticed by posting an agenda at least 72 hours
(three business days) before meetings (Cal. Gov't Code section 54954.2(a)). Special meetings are
noticed by posting an agenda at least 24 hours (one business day) before meetings (Cal. Gov't Code
section 54956). Emergency meetings may be called if dire circumstances threaten public health or
safety, as long as one-hour notice is given to media if requested (Cal. Gov't Code section 54956.5).
Article VII – Voting. All member motions are approved by majority vote. If there is a tie vote with no
abstentions, then the vote is recorded as a tie (no action). A subsequent motion may be offered and
acted upon before finalizing the consideration of the item.
Article VIII – Subcommittees. The City Council or the City Manager may direct the Homelessness
Taskforce to create an ad hoc subcommittee to study an issue. The subcommittee shall report its
findings and recommendations to the Homelessness Taskforce.
Article IX – Record Keeping. Written records of actions taken or recommendations made by the
Homelessness Taskforce shall be kept by an official recording secretary of the City department
assigned to act as liaison to the Committee.
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ATTACHMENT A
Article X – Bylaws Amendment. The City Council can amend the Homelessness Taskforce bylaws
by majority vote.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
PREPARED BY: Clayton von Helf, Information Systems Manager
REQUEST: PURCHASE ADDITIONAL DATA STORAGE SERVER NODE
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize City Manager to purchase a VxRail Node addition from [RE]Design Group for
$85,785.28.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The city is currently using a hyper-converged data solution by Dell called VxRail, which allows
all the data center servers to share computer resources. This solution provides for high
availability and data redundancy while using less energy and resources.
The city’s current data storage is nearing capacity. To keep up with the growth of data storage
needs, and keep the redundant capabilities of our system, staff is requesting purchase of a new
storage server node. This will also add more computing power to our data center, making it
more responsive, as well as fault tolerant. The new node will increase our storage capacity by
15 terabytes and give us 25% more computer processing and memory capacity.
The hardware and installation service are using NASPO contract #C000000878001 for pricing,
fulfilling the competitive bidding requirement (PDMC 3.30.160.E).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Approval of staff’s request will result in an expense of $85,785.28 from the IT budget. Funds
are budgeted and available for this fiscal year.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: N/A
Finance Director: Veronica Chavez
Assistant City Manager: Chris Escobedo
City Manager: Todd Hileman
ATTACHMENTS:
1.[RE]Design Quote #2007
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
PREPARED BY: Randy Chavez, Community Services Manager
REQUEST: AWARD A CONTRACT TO GREAT WESTERN INSTALLATIONS, INC., OF
LOGAN, UTAH FOR THE PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000 PER FISCAL
YEAR (PROJECT NO. 941-23)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award a 57-month Contract to Great Western Installations, Inc., of Logan, Utah, for the Park
Playground Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $90,000 per Fiscal Year.
2.Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract amendments
and change order requests for unanticipated conditions per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code; and up to three (3) one-year contract extensions based on a Staff
recommendation.
3.Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The Park Playground Improvements Project is designed to address repairs and updates to the
decks, slides, stairs, and other large scale playground equipment as necessary to maintain the
playground structures in safe conditions per American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
1487 and 1251 standards on an annual basis. This Project also addresses as needed repairs to
the surrounding playground furnishings, safety fencing, small-scale repairs, and various
playground parts such as swings, safety decals, and other miscellaneous equipment.
The City has installed outdoor fitness equipment on San Pablo Avenue and new fitness
equipment is scheduled to be installed at the Civic Center Park the first quarter of 2023. This
improvement project will ensure all outdoor fitness equipment is serviced and repaired on a
consistent basis and included the the Project.
Current parks and facilities with playground and outdoor fitness equipment include:
•Civic Center Park
•Freedom Park
•University Park East
•Joe Mann Park
•Washington Charter School Park
•Ironwood Park
•Magnesia Falls City Park
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City of Palm Desert
Award Contract to Great Western Installation, Inc.
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• Hovley Soccer Park
• Palma Village Park
• San Pablo Phase I
On July 29, 2022, staff issued a request for proposals (RFP) through the City’s online bid
management provider, OpenGov to find a contractor to implement the annual Park Playground
Improvement Project. A total of 38 entities downloaded Bid Documents and two vendors
attended the Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting. On August 23, 2022, two (2) proposals were received,
and a selection committee from the Public Works Department reviewed the proposals and
ranked each one based on:
• Clarity and Conformance of the proposal
• Content of the proposal, including the work plan
• Proposer’s experience and performance
• Comments by references
• Fee Proposal
The selection committee ranked the proposals numerically as follows:
CONTRACTOR LOCATION RANKING
Great Western Installations, Inc. Logan,UT 1
JCI-Safepark, Inc. Laguna Hills, CA 2
After a detailed analysis, staff determined that Great Western Installations, Inc., provided the
highest quality of service required to meet or exceed City standards. In addition, Great Western
Installation Inc., has satisfactorily completed large-scale work for the City in the past, such as
the playground installations at Joe Mann Park and Magnesia Falls Park. Based on the review,
staff recommends awarding the Park Improvements Project to Great Western Installations, Inc.,
for a term of 57 months (October 1, 2022, to June 30, 2027), with an option of three, one-year
extensions.
Strategic Plan:
The recommendation aligns with the Parks & Recreation Priority 1 Goal of the Strategic Plan.
This goal recommends making recreation, health, and wellness an integral part of the Palm
Desert community.
References:
Staff contacted the City of La Quinta, a reference provided by Great Western Installations, Inc.,
and received a favorable response. The City of La Quinta indicated that Great Western
Installations, Inc., responds quickly to requests and has developed creative solutions to complex
issues. In addition, the City of Palm Desert was also listed as a reference and staff attests the
work was performed satisfactorily.
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City of Palm Desert
Award Contract to Great Western Installation, Inc.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The 2022/23 approved Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget included $75,000
per fiscal year in account number 1104618-4400100 for Park Playground Improvements. An
additional $15,000 has been budgeted in 2022/23 Maintenance and Operations Budget for minor
playground repairs to cover the not to exceed $90,000 per fiscal year. Budgets will be combined
in the CIP Budget in future fiscal years. Therefore, there is no additional impact to the General
Fund. Funds for this project will only be expended to the extent necessary.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Martin Alvarez
Finance Director: Veronica Chavez
Assistant City Manager: Chris Escobedo
City Manager: Todd Hileman
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Agreement
2. Payment & Performance Bonds
3. Contractor’s Proposal
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Revised 11-2-20
BBK 72500.00001\32374943.1
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CONTRACT NO. _____________
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT
PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 29th day of September 2022 by and between
the City of Palm Desert, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of California
with its principal place of business at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260-
2578, County of Riverside, State of California (“City”) and Great Western Installations, Inc., a
Corporation with its principal place of business at Logan, Utah (“Contractor”). City and Contractor
are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Contractor.
Contractor desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
maintenance services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Contractor represents that it is experienced in providing maintenance services to public clients,
that it and its subcontractors have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the services in
the State of California, and that it is familiar with the plans of City. Contractor shall not subcontract
any portion of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without
prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject
to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
2.2 Project.
City desires to engage Contractor to render such services for the Park Playground
Improvements project (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Contractor promises and agrees to furnish to
the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work
necessary to fully and adequately supply the maintenance services necessary for the Project
(“Services”). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance
with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all
applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from October 1, 2022, to June
30, 2027, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. The City shall have the unilateral option,
at its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement automatically for no more than 3 additional one-
year terms. Contractor shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement and shall
meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual, written
consent, extend the term of this Agreement if necessary to complete the Services.
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Contract No. __________________
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3.2 Responsibilities of Contractor.
3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Contractor. The
Services shall be performed by Contractor or under its supervision. Contractor will determine the
means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this
Agreement. City retains Contractor on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.
Any personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall not be
employees of City and shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control.
Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection
with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Contractor shall
be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but
not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability
insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Contractor shall perform the Services in a prompt
and timely manner in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit “B” attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Contractor represents that it has the professional
and technical personnel required to perform the Services in conformance with such conditions.
Upon request of City, Contractor shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated
performance to meet the Schedule of Services.
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Contractor shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates Randy Chavez,
Community Services Manager, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the
performance of this Agreement (“City’s Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the
power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Agreement except for increasing
compensation. Contractor shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the
City’s Representative or his or her designee.
3.2.5 Contractor’s Representative. Contractor hereby designates Myles Harvey,
or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement
(“Contractor’s Representative”). Contractor’s Representative shall have full authority to represent
and act on behalf of the Contractor for all purposes under this Agreement. The Contractor’s
Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his best skill and attention, and shall
be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the
satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.6 Coordination of Services. Contractor agrees to work closely with City staff
in the performance of Services and shall be available to City’s staff, consultants and other staff at
all reasonable times.
3.2.7 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Contractor shall perform all
Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards
generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of
California. Contractor represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling
necessary to perform the Services. Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors
shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally,
Contractor represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits,
qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services,
including a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained
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throughout the term of this Agreement. Contractor shall perform, at its own cost and expense
and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions
which are caused by the Contractor’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for
herein. Any employee of the Contractor or its sub-contractors who is determined by the City to
be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a
threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the
Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the
Contractor and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.
3.2.8 Period of Performance. Contractor shall perform and complete all Services
under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above (“Performance Time”).
Contractor shall perform the Services in strict accordance with any completion schedule or Project
milestones described in Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or which may be provided separately
in writing to the Contractor. Contractor agrees that if the Services are not completed within the
aforementioned Performance Time and/or pursuant to any such completion schedule or Project
milestones developed pursuant to provisions of this Agreement, it is understood, acknowledged
and agreed that the City will suffer damage.
3.2.9 Disputes. Should any dispute arise respecting the true value of any work
done, of any work omitted, or of any extra work which Contractor may be required to do, or
respecting the size of any payment to Contractor during the performance of this Contract,
Contractor shall continue to perform the Work while said dispute is decided by the City. If
Contractor disputes the City’s decision, Contractor shall have such remedies as may be provided
by law.
3.2.10 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certifications. Contractor shall
keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and
regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all
Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Contractor shall be liable for
all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services and this Agreement.
All violations of such laws and regulations shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement
for cause. City is a public entity of the State of California subject to certain provisions of the Health
& Safety Code, Government Code, Public Contract Code, and Labor Code of the State. It is
stipulated and agreed that all provisions of the law applicable to the public contracts of a
municipality are a part of this Agreement to the same extent as though set forth herein and will be
complied with.
3.2.10.1 Employment Eligibility; Contractor. Contractor certifies that
it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the
employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and
Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time and shall require all subconsultants
and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same. Contractor certifies that it has not committed a
violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of execution of
this Agreement, and shall not violate any such law at any time during the term of the Agreement.
3.2.10.2 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Contractor
certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which
require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake
self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such
provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
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3.2.10.3 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that
it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor,
employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap,
ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities
related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment
advertising, layoff or termination. Contractor shall comply with all relevant provisions of City’s
Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or
guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.2.10.4 Air Quality. Contractor must fully comply with all applicable
laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including,
but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the California Air
Resources Board (CARB). Contractor shall specifically be aware of the CARB limits and
requirements’ application to “portable equipment”, which definition is considered by CARB to
include any item of equipment with a fuel-powered engine. Contractor shall indemnify City against
any fines or penalties imposed by CARB or any other governmental or regulatory agency for
violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Contractor, its subcontractors, or others
for whom Contractor is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.
3.2.10.5 Water Quality Management and Compliance. To the extent
applicable, Contractor’s Services must account for, and fully comply with, all local, state and
federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact water quality compliance, including, without
limitation, all applicable provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 1300);
the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Cal Water Code §§ 13000-14950); laws,
rules and regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency and the State Water Resources
Control Board; the City’s ordinances regulating discharges of storm water; and any and all
regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority regulating the discharge of
pollutants, as that term is used in the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, to any ground or
surface water in the State. Failure to comply with the laws, regulations and policies described in
this Section is a violation of law that may subject Contractor to penalties, fines, or additional
regulatory requirements.
3.2.11 Insurance.
3.2.11.1 Minimum Requirements. Without limiting Contractor’s
indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of the Services, Contractor shall obtain,
provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance
of the type and amounts described below and in a form that is satisfactory to City.
(A) General Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain
commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services
Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence, $4,000,000 general
aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include
contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO
“insured contract” language will not be accepted.
(B) Automobile Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain
automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering
bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Contractor arising out of or in connection
with Work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-
owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each
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accident. The City’s Risk Manager may modify this requirement if it is determined that Consultant
will not be utilizing a vehicle in the performance of his/her duties under this Agreement.
(C) Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance. Contractor may opt
to utilize umbrella or excess liability insurance in meeting insurance requirements. In such
circumstances, Contractor may obtain and maintain an umbrella or excess liability insurance
policy with limits that will provide bodily injury, personal injury and property damage liability
coverage at least as broad as the primary coverages set forth above, including commercial
general liability and employer’s liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following terms
and conditions:
(a) A drop-down feature requiring the policy to
respond if any primary insurance that would otherwise have applied proves to be uncollectible in
whole or in part for any reason;
(b) Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to
reimbursement;
(c) Concurrency of effective dates with primary
policies; and
(d) Policies shall “follow form” to the underlying
primary policies.
(e) Insureds under primary policies shall also be
insureds under the umbrella or excess policies.
(D) Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall
maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance
(with limits of at least $1,000,000). Contractor shall submit to City, along with the certificate of
insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of the City, its elected or appointed
officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers and representatives.
(E) Reserved.
(F) Reserved.
(G) Reserved.
3.2.11.2 Other Provisions and Requirements.
(A) Proof of Insurance. Contractor shall provide certificates of
insurance to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of
subrogation endorsement for workers’ compensation. Insurance certificates and endorsements
must be approved by City’s Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current
certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this contract.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at
any time.
(B) Duration of Coverage. Contractor shall procure and
maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or
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damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work
hereunder by Contractor, his/her agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants.
(C) Primary/Non-Contributing. Coverage provided by
Contractor shall be primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by City
shall not be required to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied
by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance
shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a
primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of City before the City’s own insurance or self-
insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
(D) City’s Rights of Enforcement. In the event any policy of
insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications, or is
canceled and not replaced, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain the insurance it deems
necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Contractor, or City will
withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Contractor payments. In the alternative, City
may cancel this Agreement.
(E) Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued
by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance or is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California,
with an assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or
larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise
approved by the City’s Risk Manager.
(F) Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained
or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against the City,
its elected or appointed officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers and
representatives, or shall specifically allow Contractor or others providing insurance evidence in
compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Contractor
hereby waives its own right of recovery against the City, its elected or appointed officers, and their
respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers and representatives, and shall require similar
written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors.
(G) Enforcement of Contract Provisions (non estoppel).
Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to
inform Contractor of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on
the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
(H) Requirements Not Limiting. Requirements of specific
coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage,
limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance.
Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to
a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of
other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Contractor maintains higher limits than the
minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits
maintained by the Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified
minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
(I) Notice of Cancellation. Contractor agrees to oblige its
insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide City with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation
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(except for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for
each required coverage.
(J) Additional Insured Status. General liability, automobile
liability, and if applicable, pollution liability and cyber liability, policies shall provide or be endorsed
to provide that the City, its elected or appointed officers, and their respective agents, officials,
employees, volunteers and representatives, shall be additional insureds under such policies. This
provision shall also apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies.
(K) Prohibition of Undisclosed Coverage Limitations. None of
the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any
limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in
writing.
(L) Separation of Insureds. A severability of interests provision
must apply for all additional insureds ensuring that Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately
to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s
limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.
(M) Pass Through Clause. Contractor agrees to ensure that its
sub-consultants, sub-contractors, and any other party involved with the Project who is brought
onto or involved in the project by Contractor, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and
endorsements required of Contractor. Contractor agrees to monitor and review all such coverage
and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the
requirements of this section. Contractor agrees that upon request, all agreements with
consultants, subcontractors, and others engaged in the Project will be submitted to City for review.
(N) City’s Right to Revise Specifications. The City or its Risk
Manager reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and
types of insurance required by giving the Contractor ninety (90) days advance written notice of
such change. If such change results in cost to the Contractor, the City and Contractor may
renegotiate Contractor’s compensation. If the City reduces the insurance requirements, the
change shall go into effect immediately and require no advanced written notice.
(O) Self-Insured Retentions. Any self-insured retentions must
be declared to and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions
be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to
comply with these specifications unless approved by City.
(P) Timely Notice of Claims. Contractor shall give City prompt
and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Contractor’s
performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the
required liability policies.
(Q) Additional Insurance. Contractor shall also procure and
maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own
judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work.
3.2.12 Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury
or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Contractor shall at all times
be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall
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exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the
work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions, where
applicable, shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving
equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and
subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks,
confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices,
equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or
injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety
measures.
3.2.13 Bonds.
3.2.13.1 Performance Bond. If required by law or otherwise
specifically requested by City in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference,
Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Agreement a Performance
Bond in the amount of the total, not-to-exceed compensation indicated in this Agreement, and in
a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to
Contractor until it has been received and approved by the City.
3.2.13.2 Payment Bond. If required by law or otherwise specifically
requested by City in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor
shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Agreement a Payment Bond in the amount
of the total, not-to-exceed compensation indicated in this Agreement, and in a form provided or
approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until it has
been received and approved by the City.
3.2.13.3 Bond Provisions. Should, in City’s sole opinion, any bond
become insufficient, or any surety be found to be unsatisfactory, Contractor shall renew or replace
the affected bond within ten (10) days of receiving notice from City. In the event the surety or
Contractor intends to reduce or cancel any required bond, at least thirty (30) days prior written
notice shall be given to the City, and Contractor shall post acceptable replacement bonds at least
ten (10) days prior to expiration of the original bonds. No further payments shall be deemed due
or will be made under this Agreement until any replacement bonds required by this Section are
accepted by the City. To the extent, if any, that the total compensation is increased in accordance
with the Agreement, the Contractor shall, upon request of the City, cause the amount of the bonds
to be increased accordingly and shall promptly deliver satisfactory evidence of such increase to
the City. To the extent available, the bonds shall further provide that no change or alteration of
the Agreement (including, without limitation, an increase in the total compensation, as referred to
above), extensions of time, or modifications of the time, terms, or conditions of payment to the
Contractor, will release the surety. If the Contractor fails to furnish any required bond, the City
may terminate this Agreement for cause.
3.2.13.4 Surety Qualifications. Only bonds executed by an admitted
surety insurer, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, shall be accepted. The
surety must be a California-admitted surety with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VIII
and satisfactory to the City. If a California-admitted surety insurer issuing bonds does not meet
these requirements, the insurer will be considered qualified if it is in conformance with
Section 995.660 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, and proof of such is provided to the
City.
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3.2.14 Accounting Records. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate
records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records
shall be clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of City during normal business
hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents
created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall allow inspection of all work, data,
documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years
from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
3.2.15 Work Sites.
3.2.15.1 Inspection Of Site. Contractor shall visit sites where
Services are to be performed and shall become acquainted with all conditions affecting the
Services prior to commencing the Services. Contractor shall make such examinations as it deems
necessary to determine the condition of the work sites, its accessibility to materials, workmen and
equipment, and to determine Contractor’s ability to protect existing surface and subsurface
improvements. No claim for allowances–time or money–will be allowed as to such matters after
commencement of the Services.
3.2.15.2 Field Measurements. Contractor shall make field
measurements, verify field conditions and shall carefully compare such field measurements and
conditions and other information known to Contractor with the Contract, including any plans,
specifications, or scope of work before commencing Services. Errors, inconsistencies or
omissions discovered shall be reported to the City immediately and prior to performing any
Services or altering the condition.
3.2.15.3 Hazardous Materials and Differing Conditions. Should
Contractor encounter material reasonably believed to be polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) or other
toxic wastes, hazardous substances and hazardous materials as defined in California state or
federal law at the site which have not been rendered harmless, the Contractor shall immediately
stop work at the affected area and shall report the condition to the City in writing. The City shall
contract for any services required to directly remove and/or abate PCBs, hazardous substances,
other toxic wastes and hazardous materials, and shall not require the Contractor to subcontract
for such services. The Services in the affected area shall not thereafter be resumed except by
written agreement of the City and Contractor.
3.2.16 Loss and Damage. Contractor shall be responsible for all loss and
damage which may arise out of the nature of the Services agreed to herein, or from the action of
the elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties which may arise or be encountered in the
prosecution of the Services until the same is fully completed and accepted by City.
3.2.17 Warranty. Contractor warrants all Services under the Agreement (which
for purposes of this Section shall be deemed to include unauthorized work which has not been
removed and any non-conforming materials incorporated into the work) to be of good quality and
free from any defective or faulty material and workmanship. Contractor agrees that for a period
of one year (or the period of time specified elsewhere in the Agreement or in any guarantee or
warranty provided by any manufacturer or supplier of equipment or materials incorporated into
the work, whichever is later) after the date of final acceptance, Contractor shall within ten (10)
days after being notified in writing by the City of any defect in the Services or non-conformance
of the Services to the Agreement, commence and prosecute with due diligence all Services
necessary to fulfill the terms of the warranty at its sole cost and expense. Contractor shall act
sooner as requested by the City in response to an emergency. In addition, Contractor shall, at its
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sole cost and expense, repair and replace any portions of the work (or work of other contractors)
damaged by its defective Services or which becomes damaged in the course of repairing or
replacing defective work. For any work so corrected, Contractor’s obligation hereunder to correct
defective work shall be reinstated for an additional one (1) year period, commencing with the date
of acceptance of such corrected work. Contractor shall perform such tests as the City may require
to verify that any corrective actions, including, without limitation, redesign, repairs, and
replacements comply with the requirements of the Agreement. All costs associated with such
corrective actions and testing, including the removal, replacement, and reinstitution of equipment
and materials necessary to gain access, shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. All
warranties and guarantees of subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers with respect to any
portion of the work, whether express or implied, are deemed to be obtained by Contractor for the
benefit of the City, regardless of whether or not such warranties and guarantees have been
transferred or assigned to the City by separate agreement and Contractor agrees to enforce such
warranties and guarantees, if necessary, on behalf of the City. In the event that Contractor fails
to perform its obligations under this Section, or under any other warranty or guaranty under this
Agreement, to the reasonable satisfaction of the City, the City shall have the right to correct and
replace any defective or non-conforming work and any work damaged by such work or the
replacement or correction thereof at Contractor's sole expense. Contractor shall be obligated to
fully reimburse the City for any expenses incurred hereunder upon demand.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Contractor shall receive compensation, including
authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth
in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall
not exceed Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) per Fiscal Year without written approval of
the City Council or City Manager, as applicable.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Contractor shall submit to City monthly
invoices which provides a detailed description of the Services and hours rendered by Contractor.
City shall, within thirty (30) days of receiving such statement, review the statement and pay all
non-disputed and approved charges. Contractor shall submit its final invoice to City within thirty
(30) days from the last date of provided Services or termination of this Agreement and failure by
the Contractor to submit a timely invoice shall constitute a waiver of its right to final payment.
Payment shall not constitute acceptance of any Services completed by Contractor. The making
of final payment shall not constitute a waiver of any claims by the City for any reason whatsoever.
3.3.3 Deductions. City may deduct or withhold, as applicable, from each
progress payment an amount necessary to protect City from loss because of: (1) stop payment
notices as allowed by state law; (2) unsatisfactory prosecution of the Services by Contractor; (3)
sums representing expenses, losses, or damages as determined by the City, incurred by the City
for which Contractor is liable under the Agreement; and (4) any other sums which the City is
entitled to recover from Contractor under the terms of the Agreement or pursuant to state law,
including Section 1727 of the California Labor Code. The failure by the City to deduct any of
these sums from a progress payment shall not constitute a waiver of the City's right to such sums.
3.3.4 Reimbursement for Expenses. Contractor shall not be reimbursed for any
expenses unless authorized in writing by City.
3.3.5 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may
request that Contractor perform Extra Work. As used herein, “Extra Work” means any work which
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is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the
parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Contractor shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization
from City’s Representative.
3.3.6 Prevailing Wages. Contractor is aware of the requirements of California
Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations,
Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing
wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance”
projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or
“maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is
$15,000 or more, Contractor agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall
provide Contractor with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the
commencement of this Agreement. Contractor shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per
diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services
available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Contractor’s principal
place of business and at the Project site. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City,
its elected or appointed officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers and
representatives free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged
failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor and
all subcontractors to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which include but are not
limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of
apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4
and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors
and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll
records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to
work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption
specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.
3.3.7 Registration/DIR Compliance. If the Services are being performed as part
of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, and if the total compensation is $15,000
or more, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Contractor and all
subcontractors performing such Services must be registered with the Department of Industrial
Relations. Contractor shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the
same of any subcontractors, as applicable. This Project may also be subject to compliance
monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Contractor’s
sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements.
Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Contractor or any
subcontractor that affect Contractor’s performance of Services, including any delay, shall be
Contractor’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall
be considered Contractor caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Contractor
shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected or appointed officers, and their respective
agents, officials, employees, volunteers and representatives free and harmless from any claim or
liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against
Contractor or any subcontractor.
3.4 Termination of Agreement.
3.4.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Contractor,
terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written
notice to Contractor of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven
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(7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Contractor shall be
compensated only for those Services which have been adequately rendered to City, and
Contractor shall be entitled to no further compensation. Contractor may not terminate this
Agreement except for cause.
3.4.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein,
City may require Contractor to provide all finished or unfinished information of any kind prepared
by Contractor in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Contractor
shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the
request.
3.4.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or
in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may
determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.5 General Provisions.
3.5.1 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement
shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the
respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Contractor:
Great Western Installations, Inc.
975 S. State Hwy 89
Logan, UT 84321
Attn: Myles Harvey, Sales Representative
City:
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578
Attn: Randy Chavez, Community Services Manager
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed,
forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to
the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date
actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.5.2 Indemnification.
3.5.2.1 Scope of Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law,
Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected or appointed officers, and their
respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers and representatives free and harmless from
any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses,
liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or
equity, regardless of whether the allegations are false, fraudulent, or groundless, to property or
persons, including wrongful death, (collectively, “Claims”) in any manner arising out of, pertaining
to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officials,
officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of
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the Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all expert
witness fees, attorneys’ fees and other related costs and expenses except such Claims caused
by the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the City.
3.5.2.2 Additional Indemnity Obligations. Contractor shall defend,
with counsel of City’s choosing and at Contractor’s own cost, expense and risk, any and all Claims
covered by this section that may be brought or instituted against the City, its elected or appointed
officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers and representatives. In
addition, Contractor shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered
against the City, its elected or appointed officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees,
volunteers and representatives as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding.
Contractor shall also reimburse City for the cost of any settlement paid by the City, its elected or
appointed officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers and
representatives as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Such reimbursement
shall include payment for City’s attorney’s fees and costs, including expert witness fees.
Contractor shall reimburse the City, its elected or appointed officers, and their respective agents,
officials, employees, volunteers and representatives, for any and all legal expenses and costs
incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided.
Contractor’s obligation to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement, and
shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the Contractor, the City, its
elected or appointed officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers and
representatives.
3.5.3 Governing Law; Government Code Claim Compliance. This Agreement
shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County. In
addition to any and all Agreement requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for
compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions,
Contractor must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code sections 900 et
seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City. Such Government Code claims and any
subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters
that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra work, disputed work, claims, and/or
changed conditions have been followed by Contractor. If no such Government Code claim is
submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified
herein, Contractor shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the City.
3.5.4 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of
this Agreement.
3.5.5 City’s Right to Employ Other Contractors. City reserves right to employ
other contractors in connection with this Project.
3.5.6 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the
successors and assigns of the parties.
3.5.7 Assignment or Transfer. Contractor shall not assign, hypothecate or
transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the
prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees,
hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted
assignment, hypothecation or transfer.
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3.5.8 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have
participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be
construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term
referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work
days. All references to Contractor include all personnel, employees, agents, and subcontractors
of Contractor, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to the City include
its elected or appointed officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers and
representatives except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various
articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit,
augment, or describe the scope, content or intent of this Agreement.
3.5.9 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification or amendment of
this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
3.5.10 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other
default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit,
privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any
contractual rights by custom, estoppel or otherwise.
3.5.11 No Third Party Beneficiaries. Except to the extent expressly provided for
in Section 3.5.7, there are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed
by the Parties.
3.5.12 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions
shall continue in full force and effect.
3.5.13 Prohibited Interests. Contractor maintains and warrants that it has not
employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely
for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Contractor warrants that it has not
paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration
contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation
of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term
of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service
with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated
material benefit arising therefrom.
3.5.14 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one
another and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary,
appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.5.15 Authority to Enter Agreement. Contractor has all requisite power and
authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party
warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and
authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.5.16 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of
which shall constitute an original.
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3.5.17 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations,
understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both
parties.
3.5.18 Reserved.
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Contract No. __________________
Exhibit A - 1
SIGNATURE PAGE FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
AND GREAT WESTERN INSTALLATIONS, INC.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has caused this Agreement to be executed
on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
By:
L. TODD HILEMAN
CITY MANGER
ATTEST:
By:
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
GREAT WESTERN INSTALLATIONS, INC.
A CORPORATION
[If Corporation, TWO SIGNATURES,
President OR Vice President AND
Secretary OR Treasurer REQUIRED]
By:
Its:
Printed Name:
By:
Its:
Printed Name:
____________________________________
Contractor’s License Number and
Classification
____________________________________
DIR Registration Number (if applicable)
QC
Insurance:
__________ __________
Initial Review Final Approval
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Exhibit A-2
EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
1. SCOPE OF WORK
The work to be done consists of furnishing all labor, incidental materials, equipment, necessary
tools and machinery, supervision, all utility and transportation services, and incidentals required
for the Park Playground Improvement project in accordance with the following specifications.
This contract provides for the regular evaluation and repairs of City playgrounds, outdoor fitness
equipment, and surfacing to assure optimal compliance, operational, and aesthetic conditions.
The City currently has, but not limited to the following equipment: Kompan, Landscape Structures,
Game Time, Little Tikes, BCI Burke, Play Craft, and Miracle. Contractor to be knowledgeable with
all manufacturers and repair methods.
2. LOCATIONS OF WORK
A. Civic Center Park: 73-510 Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert, California
B. Freedom Park: 77-400 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, California
C. Hovley Soccer Park: 74-735 Hovley Lane, Palm Desert, California
D. Ironwood Park: 47-800 Chia Drive, Palm Desert, California
E. Joe Mann Park: 77-810 California Drive, Palm Desert, California
F. Magnesia Falls City Park: 74-200 Rutledge Way, Palm Desert, California
G. Palma Village Park: 44-550 San Carlos Avenue, Palm Desert, California
H. Robert Spiegel Community Gardens: San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert, California
I. University Park East, 74-902 University Park Drive, Palm Desert, California
J. Washington Charter School Park: 45-768 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, California
3. GENERAL SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
The work shall include, but is not limited to, assessing playground and outdoor fitness equipment,
documenting and prioritizing repairs discovered, and performing repairs based on available
budget. Contractor to perform work in accordance with all pertinent, current ASTM 1487, 1251,
F2223, etc. standards related to the nature of the repairs needed. Contractor shall perform a
playground equipment audit if the extent of work is warranted. Contractor shall receive approval
from Community Services Manager, or designee prior to commencing any repairs or audits.
Services to be performed shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the following:
3.1 Site Inspections and Repairs
A. Contractor shall inspect playground and/or outdoor fitness equipment at each of the listed
locations and document deficiencies annually. Contractor shall also note type of
equipment, manufacturer, age appropriateness, and all other pertinent information needed
to accurately inventory the equipment at each location. This information to be submitted
to the City within Thirty (30) calendar days of project commencement.
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B. Contractor shall prioritize deficiencies discovered and formulate a repair priority list based
on the findings. Repairs to include but not limited to slides, decks, barriers, tunnels, rails,
swings, steps, surfacing, etc.
C. Contractor shall submit a repair work schedule to address priority items first. Contractor
shall research and contact manufacturer for parts and materials needed to perform the
repairs. Contractor shall perform all necessary measurements, take pictures, and verify
parts with manufacturer to ensure correct replacement parts are identified prior to ordering
material. City shall not be responsible for equipment ordered incorrectly.
D. All debris and refuse shall be removed and taken to a disposal facility as outlined the
Special Provisions.
E. When a piece of equipment is taken out of service, contractor to use plywood and other
heavy-duty material to ensure the work area is safe and not accessible.
F. All vehicles and small equipment needed to perform the tasks will be included in the
respective line-item hourly rates and no additional compensation will be allowed.
G. Large equipment will be paid at the approved hourly rate as indicated on the Price Sheet.
3.2 Surfacing
A. Contractor shall document deficiencies found in the surfacing and prioritize repairs
needed.
B. Contractor shall perform PIP (Pour in Place) rubber surfacing and other surfacing repairs
as needed to provide a safe environment.
C. Contractor repairs to match existing surfacing.
D. Contractor to install IPEMA Certified Top Fill (virgin playground wood chips) when needed.
Material must meet ASTM F1292 & F2075. Sample to be submitted to City for approval
prior to installation. Contractor to receive City approval prior to installation.
E. When required, Contractor shall perform a HIC (Head Injury Criteria) test to ensure proper
surfacing.
3.3 Decals/Posts/Swings
A. When work is performed at a specific site, contractor shall check and replace the
following missing/defaced items:
1. Manufacturer, Age appropriate, Warning, Hot Surface, and Parent Supervision decals
and stickers.
2. Inspect for missing support pins and rivets and replace where needed.
B. Contractor to inventory equipment paint color and touch up any worn areas.
C. When work is performed at a specific site, Contractor to Inspect for worn swing chains,
bushings, seats, and replace if needed.
3.4 Notification
Contractor shall notify the Community Services Manager, or his designee, of any conditions noted
that require further monitoring, investigation, or remedy for the safe and optimal operation of the
playground or outdoor fitness equipment.
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3.5 Reports
A. Contractor shall produce and deliver to Community Services Manager, or his designee a
report indicating all service activities performed. Contractor shall provide the following
information:
1. Location and nature of repair.
2. Materials used.
3. Photos of the repairs made.
4. Other pertinent information, such as warranties or manufacturer recommendations.
4. Payment
All work shall be approved in writing on a City-issued extra work form by the Community Services
Manager, or his designee, prior to ordering or commencing activities.
Contractor’s failure to obtain prior written authorization to order parts or to perform work shall
constitute the City’s denial of payment for said work and parts. Upon Contractor’s submission of
requests for work and/or parts the City reserves the right to reject quotations on each item,
separately or as a whole.
State and local taxes as applicable, shipping/handling/freight on board charges, applied
discounts, and labor estimates shall be shown separately. All materials will be paid at cost plus
an allowable 15% markup. Labor will be paid based on the approved Price Sheet. Receipts are
required to be submitted with approved invoice(s). Estimated dates for delivery and installation
shall be noted.
In addition to the rates listed on the Price Sheet, Contractor shall submit a list of services provided
and costs not listed in the Scope of Services or Price Sheets. The City reserves the right to
negotiate costs prior to approval of the Agreement.
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Exhibit B - 1
EXHIBIT “B”
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
The term of this Agreement shall be from October 1, 2022, to June 30, 2027, unless earlier
terminated as provided herein. The City shall have the unilateral option, at its sole discretion, to
renew this Agreement automatically for no more than 3 additional one-year terms. Contractor
shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement and shall meet any other
established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the
term of this Agreement if necessary to complete the Services.
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Exhibit C - 1
EXHIBIT “C”
COMPENSATION
In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section 3.1.2, the rates set forth above
may be increased or reduced each year at the time of renewal, but any increase shall not exceed
the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange Counties. The
City and Contractor may review the CPI on an annual basis and recommend adjustments to the
City Manager or City Council for approval. Any increase shall not exceed the Consumer Price
Index.
The total compensation shall not exceed Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) annually
without written approval of the City Council or City Manager, as applicable.
Pricing schedule is as follows:
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Exhibit C - 1
PERFORMANCE BOND
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert (hereinafter referred to as “City”) has awarded
to Great Western Installations, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) an agreement for
Park Playground Improvements (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”).
WHEREAS, the work to be performed by the Contractor is more particularly set forth in
the Contract Documents for the Project dated September 29, 2022, (hereinafter referred to as
“Contract Documents”), the terms and conditions of which are expressly incorporated herein by
reference; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor is required by said Contract Documents to perform the terms
thereof and to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of said Contract Documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, Great Western Installations, Inc., the undersigned Contractor
and _____________________________________________ as Surety, a corporation organized
and duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, are held and
firmly bound unto the City in the annual sum of NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS, ($90,000.00),
said sum being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount of the Contract, for
which amount well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and
administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that, if the Contractor, his or its heirs,
executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, and
well and truly keep and perform the covenants, conditions and agreements in the Contract
Documents and any alteration thereof made as therein provided, on its part, to be kept and
performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their
intent and meaning; and shall faithfully fulfill all obligations including the one-year guarantee of all
materials and workmanship; and shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its elected or
appointed officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers and
representatives, as stipulated in said Contract Documents, then this obligation shall become null
and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect.
As a condition precedent to the satisfactory completion of the Contract Documents, unless
otherwise provided for in the Contract Documents, the above obligation shall hold good for a
period of one (1) year after the acceptance of the work by City, during which time if Contractor
shall fail to make full, complete, and satisfactory repair and replacements and totally protect the
City from loss or damage resulting from or caused by defective materials or faulty workmanship,
Surety shall undertake and faithfully fulfill all such obligations. The obligations of Surety hereunder
shall continue so long as any obligation of Contractor remains. Nothing herein shall limit the City’s
rights or the Contractor or Surety’s obligations under the Contract, law or equity, including, but
not limited to, California Code of Civil Procedure section 337.15.
Whenever Contractor shall be, and is declared by the City to be, in default under the
Contract Documents, the Surety shall remedy the default pursuant to the Contract Documents, or
shall promptly, at the City’s option:
(1) Take over and complete the Project in accordance with all terms and conditions in
the Contract Documents; or
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(2) Obtain a bid or bids for completing the Project in accordance with all terms and
conditions in the Contract Documents and upon determination by Surety of the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder, arrange for a Contract between such
bidder, the Surety and the City, and make available as work progresses sufficient
funds to pay the cost of completion of the Project, less the balance of the contract
price, including other costs and damages for which Surety may be liable. The term
“balance of the contract price” as used in this paragraph shall mean the total
amount payable to Contractor by the City under the Contract and any modification
thereto, less any amount previously paid by the City to the Contractor and any
other set offs pursuant to the Contract Documents.
(3) Permit the City to complete the Project in any manner consistent with local,
California and federal law and make available as work progresses sufficient funds
to pay the cost of completion of the Project, less the balance of the contract price,
including other costs and damages for which Surety may be liable. The term
“balance of the contract price” as used in this paragraph shall mean the total
amount payable to Contractor by the City under the Contract and any modification
thereto, less any amount previously paid by the City to the Contractor and any
other set offs pursuant to the Contract Documents.
Surety expressly agrees that the City may reject any contractor or subcontractor which
may be proposed by Surety in fulfillment of its obligations in the event of default by the Contractor.
Surety shall not utilize Contractor in completing the Project nor shall Surety accept a bid
from Contractor for completion of the Project if the City, when declaring the Contractor in default,
notifies Surety of the City’s objection to Contractor’s further participation in the completion of the
Project.
The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of
time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract Documents or to the Project to be
performed thereunder shall in any way affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive
notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract
Documents or to the Project, including but not limited to the provisions of sections 2819 and 2845
of the California Civil Code.
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Exhibit C - 3
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this _______ day of
______________, 20____.
(Corporate Seal)
Contractor/ Principal
By
Title
(Corporate Seal)
Surety
By
Attorney-in-Fact
(Attach Attorney-in-Fact Certificate) Title
Signatures of those signing for the Contractor and Surety must be notarized and evidence of
corporate authority attached.
The rate of premium on this bond is ____________ per thousand. The total amount of premium
charges, $_______________________________.
(The above must be filled in by corporate attorney.)
THIS IS A REQUIRED FORM
Any claims under this bond may be addressed to:
(Name and Address of Surety)
(Name and Address of Agent or
Representative for service of
process in California, if different
from above)
(Telephone number of Surety
and Agent or Representative for
service of process in California)
NOTE: A copy of the Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the Surety to do so
must be attached hereto.
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Exhibit C - 4
NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for Contractor/Principal.
Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally
appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be
the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that
he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on
the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of
the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
OPTIONAL
Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the
document and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
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Exhibit C - 5
NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for the Attorney-in-Fact. The Power-of-Attorney
to local representatives of the bonding company must also be attached.
Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual
who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of
the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
OPTIONAL
Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the
document and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
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Exhibit C - 6
PAYMENT BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert (hereinafter designated as the “City”), by action taken
or a resolution passed September 29, 2022, has awarded to Great Western Installation, Inc.
hereinafter designated as the “Principal,” a contract for the work described as follows:
Park Playground Improvements (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the work to be performed by the Principal is more particularly set forth in the
Contract Documents for the Project dated September 29, 2022 (“Contract Documents”), the terms
and conditions of which are expressly incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, said Principal is required to furnish a bond in connection with said contract;
providing that if said Principal or any of its Subcontractors shall fail to pay for any materials,
provisions, provender, equipment, or other supplies used in, upon, for or about the performance
of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or labor done thereon of any kind, or for
amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code or for any amounts required to be
deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department from the wages
of employees of said Principal and its Subcontractors with respect to such work or labor the Surety
on this bond will pay for the same to the extent hereinafter set forth.
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Principal and __________________________ as Surety,
are held and firmly bound unto the City in the penal annual sum of NINETY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($90,000.00) lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which
sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that if said Principal, his or its
subcontractors, heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall fail to pay any of
the persons named in Section 9100 of the Civil Code, fail to pay for any materials, provisions or
other supplies, used in, upon, for or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or
for any work or labor thereon of any kind, or amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance
Code with respect to work or labor performed under the contract, or for any amounts required to
be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department or Franchise
Tax Board from the wages of employees of the contractor and his subcontractors pursuant to
Section 18663 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, with respect to such work and labor the Surety
or Sureties will pay for the same, in an amount not exceeding the sum herein above specified,
and also, in case suit is brought upon this bond, all litigation expenses incurred by City in such
suit, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, expert witness fees and investigation
expenses.
This bond shall inure to the benefit of any of the persons named in Section 9100 of the
Civil Code so as to give a right of action to such persons or their assigns in any suit brought upon
this bond.
It is further stipulated and agreed that the Surety on this bond shall not be exonerated or
released from the obligation of this bond by any change, extension of time for performance,
addition, alteration or modification in, to, or of any contract, plans, specifications, or agreement
pertaining or relating to any scheme or work of improvement herein above described, or pertaining
or relating to the furnishing of labor, materials, or equipment therefore, nor by any change or
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modification of any terms of payment or extension of the time for any payment pertaining or
relating to any scheme or work of improvement herein above described, nor by any rescission or
attempted rescission of the contract, agreement or bond, nor by any conditions precedent or
subsequent in the bond attempting to limit the right of recovery of claimants otherwise entitled to
recover under any such contract or agreement or under the bond, nor by any fraud practiced by
any person other than the claimant seeking to recover on the bond and that this bond be construed
most strongly against the Surety and in favor of all persons for whose benefit such bond is given,
and under no circumstances shall Surety be released from liability to those for whose benefit such
bond has been given, by reason of any breach of contract between the owner or City and original
contractor or on the part of any obligee named in such bond, but the sole conditions of recovery
shall be that claimant is a person described in Section 9100 of the Civil Code, and has not been
paid the full amount of his claim and that Surety does hereby waive notice of any such change,
extension of time, addition, alteration or modification herein mentioned and the provisions of
sections 2819 and 2845 of the California Civil Code.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this _______ day of
______________, 20__.
(Corporate Seal)
Contractor/ Principal
By
Title
(Corporate Seal) Surety
By
Attorney-in-Fact
(Attach Attorney-in-Fact Certificate) Title
Signatures of those signing for the Contractor and Surety must be notarized and evidence of
corporate authority attached. A Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the
Surety to do so much be attached hereto.
NOTE: A copy of the Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the Surety to
do so must be attached hereto.
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NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for Contractor/Principal.
Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual
who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of
the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
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document and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
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Other:
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NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for the Attorney-in-Fact. The Power-of-
Attorney to local representatives of the bonding company must also be attached.
Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of
the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
OPTIONAL
Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the
document and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
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Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
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Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
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Contract No. __________________
Exhibit D - 1
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City of Palm Desert
PW - Operations & Maintenance
Andy Ramirez, Deputy Director
73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
PROPOSAL DOCUMENT REPORT
RFP No. 2022-RFP-130
Park Playground Improvements
RESPONSE DEADLINE: August 23, 2022 at 11:00 am
Report Generated: Thursday, August 25, 2022
Great Western Installations, Inc Proposal
CONTACT INFORMATION
Company:
Great Western Installations, Inc
Email:
myles@gwpark.com
Contact:
Myles Harvey
Address:
975 S. State Hwy 89
Logan, UT 84321
Phone:
(805) 320-9007
Website:
www.gwpark.com
Submission Date:
Aug 23, 2022 9:13 AM
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ADDENDA CONFIRMATION
No addenda issued
QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Proposal (WITHOUT COST)*
Proposals shall be concise, well organized and demonstrate qualifications and applicable experience. Proposals shall be organized, and
include page numbers for all pages in the proposal. The proposal shall be uploaded here, in the following order and shall include:
A. Cover Letter
1. This letter should briefly introduce the firm, summarize the firm’s general qualifications, include an executive summary of
the specific approach which will be used to deliver the work scope; and identify the individual(s) name, address and phone
number authorized to negotiate Agreement terms and compensation.
B. Experience and Technical Competence
1. Background: Provide history of the firm’s consulting experience which specifically addresses the individual or firm’s
experience with similar Service as described in this RFP.
2. References: The proposal shall include a list of recently completed projects that are similar in scope and function to this
RFP. Provide a description of the project, client name, and the name, title, and telephone number of the primary contact
person.
C. Firm Staffing and Key Personnel
1. Staffing: Provide the number of staff to be assigned to perform the Services and the names/discipline/job title of each as
well as your firm’s capacity to provide additional personnel as needed.
2. Key Personnel: Identify key persons that will be principally responsible for working with the City. Indicate the role and
responsibility of each individual.
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3. Team Organization: Describe proposed team organization, including identification and responsibilities of key personnel.
4. Subcontractors: The Proposer shall identify functions that are likely to be subcontracted and identify the subcontractor
that is anticipated to perform each function.
D. Proposed Method to Accomplish the Work
1. Describe the technical and management approach to providing the Services to the City. Proposer should take into account
the scope of the Services, and general functions required. Include a draft first year schedule of tasks, milestones, and
deliverables that will provide for timely provision of the Services. In reviewing the scope of Services and goals described
herein, the Proposer may identify additional necessary tasks and is invited to bring these to the City’s attention within the
discussion of its proposed method to accomplish the work.
Proposal.pdf
2. Non-Collusion Declaration*
The undersigned declares:
I am an authorized representative of my company, the party making the foregoing Bid, to certify the following.
The Bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or
corporation. The Bid is genuine and not collusive or sham. The Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other
Bidder to put in a false or sham bid. The Bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any Bidder
or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or to refrain from bidding. The Bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, so ught by
agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the Bid Price of the Bidder or any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead,
profit, or cost element of the Bid Price, or of that of any other Bidder. All statements contained in the Bid are true. The B idder has not,
directly or indirectly, submitted his or her Bid Price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or
data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent
thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.
Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a Bidder that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company,
limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this
declaration on behalf of the Bidder.
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I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Confirmed
3. Enter your valid CA Contractors State License Board (CSLB) number*
Please enter your License Number here. This will be verified against the state database
929912
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4. Enter your California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Registration number*
Please enter your Public Works Contractor DIR Number. This will be verified against the state database.
1000028191
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5. Type of Business*
S Corporation (if corporation, two signatures are required)
6. Litigation*
Provide litigation history for any claims filed by your firm or against your firm related to the provision of Services in the last five (5)
years (or type "N/A").
N/A
7. Changes to Agreement*
The City standard professional services agreement contract is included as an attachment herein. The Proposer shall identify any
objections to and/or request changes to the standard contract language in this section of the proposal (or type "N/A"). If you are
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identifying changes here ALSO upload a copy of the redlined Language/Agreement with your Proposal. Changes requested may effect
the City's decision to enter into an Agreement.
N/A
8. No Deviations from the RFP*
In submitting a proposal in response to this RFP, Proposer is certifying that it takes no exceptions to this RFP including, but not limited
to, the Agreement. If any exceptions are taken, such exceptions must be clearly noted here, and may be reason for rejection of the
proposal. As such, Proposer is directed to carefully review the proposed Agreement and, in particular, the insurance and
indemnification provisions therein (or type "N/A").
N/A
9. Project Team Resumes*
Submit resumes of all key personnel/support staff that will produce work product for the Servic es. Describe their qualifications,
education, and professional licensing.
Project_Team_Resumes.pdf
10. Certification of Proposal: The undersigned hereby submits its proposal and, by doing so, agrees to furnish services in accord ance
with the Request for Proposal (RFP), and to be bound by the terms and conditions of the RFP.*
Confirmed
PRICE TABLES
PRICE SHEET
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Line Item Description Quantity Unit of
Measure
Unit Cost Total
1 Playground Repair Technician 1 Hourly Rate $66.23 $66.23
2 Playground Repair Supervisor, if required 1 Hourly Rate $68.23 $68.23
3 Playground Audit Per Park, to include CPSI, audit equipment, and digital audit 1 Each $1,200.00 $1,200.00
4 Impact Attenuation Test (Triax Test), Labor and Equipment 1 Each $1,000.00 $1,000.00
5 Pour in Place (PIP) Surfacing per square foot, removal of damaged area, preparing
area, and turn-key installation with up to three colors. Labor and Materials
1 Square Foot $28.51 $28.51
6 Large Equipment (Delivery, Skid-steer, Pettibone forklift, etc.) 1 Hourly Rate $90.00 $90.00
7 IPEMA Certified Top Fill Installed (Equipment, Labor and Material) 1 CY $58.00 $58.00
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Page 1 August 19, 2022
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Thank you for providing us with the opportunity to present our proposal for Park Playground
Improvements to the City of Palm Desert. We are excited about our proposal and believe that we can
meet the needs of the City by providing equipment that can be utilized by the citizens of the City. We
have reviewed all of the requirements and believe that we will exceed these requirements and your
expectations.
Great Western Installations, a Utah corporation, located at 975 South Highway 89-91, Logan, Utah, is
willing to enter into an agreement with the City of Palm Desert with respect to this proposal and the
Cities solicitation. We have reviewed all the city requirements and acknowledgement that we meet all
requirements to city’s standard agreement. We also acknowledge that we can provide city-required
insurance.
The contact people for our agency that will be involved in this project in the future are as follows:
Tyler Kyriopoulos
Principal Partner / Sales Representative
PH: 800.453.2735
CE: 435.760.5103
EM: tyler@gwpark.com
Jenny Rogers
Human Resourced
PH: 435.245.5055 ext. 108
EM: jenny@gwpark.com
Sarauna Openshaw
Sales Administrator
PH: 435.245.5055
EM: sarauna@gwpark.com
Shelly Bytendorp
Customer Service/Replacement Parts
PH: 435.245.5055 ext. 109
EM: shelly@gwpark.com
Myles Harvey
Sales Representative
PH:805.320.9007
EM: myles@gwpark.com
Nicholet Meade
Project Coordinator
PH: 435.245.5055 ext. 110
EM: nicholet@gwpark.com
Thank you again for allowing us to be involved in this process.
-Great Western Recreation
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Page 2 Great Western Installations Background
In 1969, the same year Neil Armstrong made his historic first steps on the surface of the moon, Rich Boyce was
beginning an adventure on Earth. He founded Boyce Recreation in Wellsville, Utah, and became the exclusive
representative for GameTime in Utah and Wyoming. He continued exploring the world of play and recreation by
expanding into Montana and Idaho, and later into Nevada.
In 1992, Steve Kyriopoulos, a former Parks Director for the City of Logan, Utah, began working with Rich. In
1999, Rich turned over the day-to-day operations to Steve. The company took on a new name - Great Western
Park and Playground, Inc. In 2004, Steve looked westward and took steps to expand and provide park and
playground products to the people of Southern California.
In 2016, Great Western took another step in its journey. Steve handed the controls to his son Tyler Kyriopoulos
and Lewis Painter. Tyler and Lewis wanted to expand both the geographical reach and the services of the
company and rebranded as Great Western Recreation (GWR). In 2020, GWR expanded operations into
Washington and Alaska, bringing the total number of states we serve to eight.
GWR continues to be the exclusive representative for GameTime, as we have for more than 50 years. GameTime
is a leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment for nearly a century. GWR also represents many
complementary lines of commercial park equipment, including shelters, shades, site amenities, splash pads,
bleachers, outdoor fitness equipment, athletic equipment, outdoor musical equipment, dog park elements, and
more. We combine a comprehensive product portfolio with full turnkey services from initial design to field
installation.
Our team includes eight full-time CAD designers, as well as a trained crew of rendering specialists, replacement
specialists, order entry, customer service, and accounting specialists. We also employ ten CPSI-certified territory
managers within our company who stay up-to-date with the guidelines from ASTM, CPSC, ADA, and IPEMA.
After 50 years, Great Western Recreation is more prepared than ever to provide the highest level of customer
service, high-quality products, and a complete solution for all of your recreation projects. Let's embark on a
journey together, and build amazing places where people love to play.
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Page 3 Great Western Installations References
University Park – Palm Desert, CA
Description: Provide and installed playground equipment
Completed: April 2022
Price: $305,290
Client: Pierre Landscape
Contact: Sean Crothers
Phone: 626-427-6717
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Civic Center Park – Palm Desert, CA
Description: Provide and installed shelter
Completed: March 2022
Price: $49,487
Client: City of Palm Desert
Contact: Randy Chavez
Phone: 760-346-0611
Email: rchavez@cityofpalmdesert.org
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Joe Mann Park – Palm Desert, CA
Description: Provide and installed playground equipment
Completed: March 2019
Price: $215,179
Client: City of Palm Desert
Contact: Randy Chavez
Phone: 760-346-0611
Email: rchavez@cityofpalmdesert.org
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Freedom Park – Palm Desert, CA
Description: Provide and installed shelter
Completed: March 2019
Price: $ 24,627
Client: City of Palm Desert
Contact: Randy Chavez
Phone: 760-346-0611
Email: rchavez@cityofpalmdesert.org
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Page 7 Great Western Installations Project Team
Tyler Kyriopoulos
Sales Representative/Owner
Tyler has been with Great Western Recreation since 1997, first as an installer and later as
a Sales Representative and principal owner. This career path has made Tyler an expert
at the construction level, as well as the design level, for playground projects. He has
become one of the nation’s leading representatives for both Game Time, as well as Great
Western Recreation. He coordinates hundreds of park and playground projects over the course of his career
and demonstrates the ability to coordinate large and small projects quickly and efficiently. Tyler recently
completed two All-Inclusive Play Spaces in similar size and scope at Canyon Country Park for the City of Santa
Clarita and at Joy Playground for the City of Atascadero.
Lewis Painter
Design Lead/Owner
Lewis has been with Great Western Recreation since 1998, first as an installer and
later as a Sales Representative and principal owner. This career path has made Lewis
an expert at the construction level as well as the design level for playground projects.
He, over the course of his career, has become an expert CAD designer winning a Gametime nationally
sponsored contest for excellence in Playground Design and his designs have become a standard offering
for Gametime. He is known for his creativity, creating new custom play equipment not only for his own
projects, but everyone else’s as well.
Jenny Rogers
Human Resources
Jenny joined the Great Western Recreation team in March 2022. She brought with
her nearly 20 years of retail experience in multi-state management, identifying
shrink, Human Resources, and leadership development, with an extensive
understanding and ability to develop policies and procedures. Jenny obtained her
bachelor’s degree at Boise State University in criminal justice with a minor in business
management. When not at work, Jenny hikes the national parks and enjoys watersports with her husband
and children. She is excited to work for a company that encourages development and growth through
outdoor experiences.
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Page 8 Sarauna Openshaw
Manager of Sales Operations
Sarauna started at Great Western Recreation in 2016 as a Project Coordinator. She
served as Rendering and Lumion specialist and order entry backup for 3 years before
moving to Manager of Sales Operations. She brings with her experience in project and
office management as well as accounting. Sarauna has been trained on GameTime’s
specialty CAD program, Lumion, Sketchup, 3DS Max, and Premier Pro as well as CRM for quoting and
ordering. She has created and implemented several new processes to improve the consistency and
accuracy of orders being placed.
Quinn Connell
Sales Representative
Quinn joined the Great Western Recreation team in 2020, she brings with her over
eight years of sales experience and a playful exuberance to problem solving. A Seattle
resident, Quinn has quickly become an expert in coordinating park and playground
projects, big and small. She measures success by the happiness of her customers and
the lasting relationships to follow.
Taggart Castleton
Sales Representative
Taggart started his career with Great Western Recreation in 2007, first as a CAD
designer and later as a Sales Representative. This career path has made Taggart an
expert at the design level for playground and park projects. He has helped coordinate
hundreds of park and playground projects over the course of his career and has
demonstrated the ability to coordinate large and small projects quickly and
efficiently. Taggart has a bachelor’s degree from Boise State University in
Communications.
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Page 9 Myles Harvey
Sales Representative
Myles has been with Great Western Recreation since 2017 and manages the inland empire
and desert regions for Great Western Recreation, distributors of GameTime
playgrounds. Myles serves as a Sales Representative while also overseeing
onsite construction. He has helped coordinate hundreds of park and playground projects
over the course of his time with Great Western and has demonstrated the ability to
coordinate large and small projects quickly and efficiently. Myles has a bachelor’s degree
from San Diego State University in Recreation and Tourism Management.
Nancy Casey
Sales Representative
Nancy has been with us since 2020 and is the lead sale representative in Alaska.
Lindsey Erwin
Sales Representative
A lifelong fan of play, Lindsey has been a professional playologist for many years. First
with Sitelines and then she joined Great Western Recreation in 2020. With a
background in communication, she considers herself a resource for her customers and
is always happy to jump into any project to help. A south sound native, nothing brings
her more joy than to see projects she has worked on enriching the lives of those
around her. When not playing or spending time with friends and family Lindsey enjoys
travel, working in her garden and reading.
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Page 10 KJ LeCesne
Sales Representative
KJ is a sales representative in California and has been with us since 2014.
Nate Younker
Sales Representative
Nate has been with Great Western Recreation since 2005 as a sales representative
and project manager. This career path has made Nate an expert at the construction
level, as well as the design level, for playground projects. He has become one of the
nation’s leading representatives for both Game Time, as well as Great Western
Recreation. He coordinates hundreds of park and playground projects over the course
of his career and demonstrates the ability to coordinate large and small projects
quickly and efficiently.
Brandon Seitz
Sales Representative
Brandon manages Northern Orange County and Central Los Angeles territories for Great
Western Recreation, distributors of GameTime playgrounds. Brandon has been with Great
Western Recreation since 2017 as a Sales Representative while also overseeing onsite
construction. He has completed a number of successful park and playground projects over
the course of his time with Great Western and has demonstrated the ability to coordinate
projects of all sizes in a professional manner. Brandon grew up in Ventura County CA, playing competitive sports
including, but not limited to, football and baseball. After graduating from Newbury Park High School, Brandon
went on to San Diego State University and achieved his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration.
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Page 11 Milisa Guthrie - Accountant
Milisa joined Great Western in 2018 as the Accountant. In this role, she leads all
financial matters including accounting, reporting and cash management. Milisa spent
more than eight years in accounting and management function for various
organizations in the Logan, UT area.
RJay Ward – AR Accountant
After spending 16 years in the restaurant industry RJay decided to make a change
and join the Great Western Recreation team in 2022. He has a long background of
serving the public and looks forward to being able to provide his services in a new
manner. After finishing his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, RJay decided
to focus on his love for numbers and join the accounting team utilizing what he has
learned over the years. When RJay isn’t at work he enjoys being out in nature with
his wife and 3 kids. “There is nothing better than watching my own kids enjoy the parks that are being
built by the company I am working for!”
Shelly Bytendorp – Customer Service
Shelly joined Great Western in 2007 bringing 20 years of office and banking
experience with her. Shelly will be assigned to the account as a secondary layer of
customer service assisting with any issues related to replacement parts or any
collateral materials.
Carley Martini – Order Entry
Carley joined Great Western in 2021 after spending 3+ years working in behavioral
science and brings 5+ years of customer service and an Associate’s degree in applied
science. Carley quickly joined order entry and has loved the quick pace and seeing
the final project come to life. She works hard to stay up to date on the current
processes and complete each order paying close attention to all the details.
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Page 12 Olivia Miller– Lumion & Rendering Specialist
Olivia started at Great Western Recreation in 2021 as rendering and order entry
backup. One year later, she was moved to Lumion and Rendering Specialist. She has
been trained on GameTime’s specialty CAD program, Lumion, Sketchup, 3DS Max,
and Premier Pro as well as CRM for quoting and ordering. She came to GWR after 3
years as a CNA. She is a hard worker and anxious to learn more.
Lisa Clark – Project Coordinator
Lisa has been part of the Project Coordinator team since 2018, joining Great Western
Recreation shortly after completing her second Bachelor’s Degree in Human
Resources. Lisa has been trained on GameTime’s specialty CAD program and has
designed or assisted in many park and playground designs.
Nikki Meade – Project Coordinator
Nikki began as our office support team member at Great Western in 2021. She brings
with her 5+ years of customer service experience and 2+ years of graphic design
experience. She quickly became a Project Coordinator and strives to always learn
more and enjoys helping her team in any way she can.
Erika Burge – Project Coordinator
Erika joined Great Western in 2021, after completing her bachelor’s degree. Her quick
learning, attention to detail, and 5+ years of customer service experience has proved
essential to be a project coordinator. She has designed or assisted in many projects.
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Madi McKendrick – Project Coordinator
Madi brings with her 5+ years of customer service and an Associates in General
Science. Starting in 2021, she quickly moved from the receptionist position to Project
Coordinator, she has had the opportunity to continually learn through quoting and
designing projects for Great Western. The biggest reward to Madi is being able to
help provide safe and inclusive play areas for children of all ages.
Michaella Wood– Project Coordinator
Michaella joined Great Western Recreation in 2021 and is a member of our Project
Coordinator team. She has over five years of customer service and office experience.
Michaella is quick to learn and is trained in GameTime CAD. She has designed or
assisted in many park and playground designs.
Berkley White– Project Coordinator
Berkley joined Great Western Recreation in 2021 and is a member of our Project
Coordinator team. She is quick to learn and has enjoyed being trained in GameTime
CAD. She has designed or assisted in many park and playground designs.
Ben Richardson– Project Coordinator
Ben joined Great Western in early 2022. His 5+ years of combined experience in
Administration and Technical Writing allowed him to quickly pick up on the unique
and detailed requirements of playground and similar projects and become one of our
trusted designers and project coordinators. He enjoys creating new and exciting
playground designs that aim to engage and inspire children and families.
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Page 14 Quinn Lawrence– Project Coordinator
Quinn joined the team at Great Western Recreation as a Project Coordinator early in
2022. With his background of hard work and a positive attitude, he has quickly
become an essential member of Great Western Recreation's team. Quinn is pursuing
a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems at Utah State University.
Jennie Sumrell – Director of Education:Playcore
Jennie worked in the field of special education, childhood development, and
inclusion for nearly ten years. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Exceptional
Learning from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, a Master’s certificate in
Adaptive & Assistive Technology from the University of Miami, and a Master’s
degree in Special Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from
the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Jennie has presented as a guest lecturer
at local universities and numerous regional, national, and international conferences
on best practices in outdoor play environments for early childhood, implementing design and
programming strategies for universal design and inclusion, bringing learning outdoors, engaging children
with nature, promoting healthy physical activity, and the developmental benefits of play. She currently
serves as the Director of Education in the Center for Professional Development at PlayCore, advancing
play and recreation through independent research, education, and partnerships. The company infuses
this learning into its complete family of brands. PlayCore combines best in class planning and education
programs with the most comprehensive array of recreation products available to create play solutions
that match the unique needs of each community they serve. Jennie will be assisting on the Beattie Park
project to ensure that the playground meets all the requirements for Inclusive Play and is eligible for the
National Demonstration Site designation.
David Hill – Western Regional Manager/GameTime
David has over 17 years of experience in creating outdoor play environments
and currently serves as the Western Regional and International Sales Manager
for GameTime where he consults with various professionals on designing
outdoor play environments that implement research-based best practices in
design. He has designed dozens of inclusive play spaces as well as countless
customer oriented play spaces that incorporate research based best practices.
He has presentedPlayCore's research at a various state and regional
conferences, including Kentucky, California, Idaho, Georgia, Washington,
Alabama Trails and the Midwest Recreation and Parks Conferences. He is a Certified Executive Trainer of
PlayCore. David graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a MBA and from Humboldt State
University with a B.S. in Business Administration.
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Jenny Rogers
Human Resources
Sarauna Openshaw
Manager of Sales Operations
Myles Harvey
Sales Representative
Milisa Guthrie - Accountant
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RJay Ward – AR Accountant
Shelly Bytendorp – Customer Service
Carley Martini – Order Entry
Nikki Meade – Project Coordinator
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Page 17 Great Western Installations Team Organization
Jenny Rogers
Human Resources
Jenny oversees HR as well as workflow and managing project coordinators. She will
coordinate tasks to the specified project coordinator.
Sarauna Openshaw
Manager of Sales Operations
Sarauna will oversee each order place to guarantee accuracy.
Myles Harvey
Sales Representative
Myles is the designated Sales Representative for these projects. He will be your main
contact and will see these projects from start to finish.
Milisa Guthrie - Accountant
Milisa is our lead accountant and takes care of any financial and accounting
responsibilities.
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Page 18 RJay Ward – AR Accountant
Rjay is our assistant accountant and will work side by side with Milisa in all things
that pertain to accounting.
Shelly Bytendorp – Customer Service
Shelly is our expert in replacement parts. She will assist the Sales Rep in any parts
that needed replacing.
Carley Martini – Order Entry
Carley will be placing orders with efficiency and in a timely manner.
Nikki Meade – Project Coordinator
Nikki will be working on quoting any projects and will be assisting Myles in executing
these projects for the city.
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Page 19 Great Western Installations Subcontractors
B Safe Playground Inspections Services, inc
Chris Tait
916 850-5071
B Safe will be procing the CPSI incpections of listed parks and playgrounds.
Turboscape
Clint Hannon
951-906-5799
PO Box 1062
Lake Elsinore, CA 92531
Provide and install engineered wood fiber to playgrounds.
TJ Janca/ Protect Turf
Cole Hiramatsu
714-921-3940
2322 N BATAVIA ST. #101
ORANGE, CA 92865
Provide and install materials to refurbish parks and playgrounds.
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Proposed Method to Accomplish the Work
We at Great Western Installations (GWI), in collaboration with GameTime (GT), are extremely excited to
work hand in hand with the City of Palm Desert on future projects in providing the highest quality product
in the industry, along with exemplary project management and customer service to ensure the best and
most efficiently completed project as possible.
In this endeavor, we would like to acknowledge the City’s needs and our willingness to respond to those
needs with the following elements in mind:
• GWI will be making repairs, as well as replacing damaged parts to the parks mentioned, as needed.
• GWI and GT will work hand in hand with the City in preparing replacement parts to ensure the City has
the exact equipment they would like to see in function, play value, and aesthetic appeal for each
project’s particular requirements.
• GWI and GT will manufacturer the approved play equipment in a timely fashion following the approval
of the entire scope of work.
• GWI will coordinate delivery and provide project management in conjunction with the winning
installation firm for a seamless transition and will continue to monitor and support each project
through completion of the entire scope of work.
• GWI and GT will be providing play equipment that meets and exceeds all safety requirements per CPSC,
ASTM, IPEMA, and ADA guidelines
• GWI will have their local representative, Myles Harvey, continue to be the point of contact going
forward.
• Sales Representative will be performing audits on parks mentioned.
• Executing the scope of work using the city’s audit, which has already been performed.
• Additional service includes surfacing repairs, routine fabric shade on structures to ensure no
damages.
Statement of Qualifications:
Everyone has completed a project and then wished they had included something or done a part of the
project a little bit different. With GameTime you get the right design every time. You may wonder how are
we able to complete projects without having to second guess our design. Game Time has invested and
collaborated in quality third party research in different areas of discipline. So no matter if you are designing
a Universal Access playground or a Nature Ground you can have the confidence that our design
philosophies are backed by independent research by experts in their field.
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Proposed Schedule
Equipment Manufactured (Upon Receipt of Signed
Quote, Purchase Order, Colors, and Billing &
Shipping Information)
10 Weeks
Shipment of Equipment
7-10 Days
Installation of Equipment
7-10 Days
Surfacing Installation
7-10 Day Installation
7-10 Days Curing Time
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Great Western Staff Statement of Qualifications
Great Western Recreation has been covering Wyoming since 1964. Our fully trained administrative staff consists of
seven full-time CAD designers as well as additional team members in order entry, customer service, and accounting.
We have seven National Playground Safety Institute inspectors within our company who remain up-to-date with
the guidelines from ASTM, CPSC, ADA, and IPEMA. We only sell the highest quality safest products found worldwide.
Tyler Kyriopoulos –Tyler has been with Great Western Recreation for 19 years, first as an installer and later as a
Sales Representative and principal owner. This career path has made Tyler an expert at the construction level, as
well as the design level, for playground projects. He has become one of the nation’s leading representatives for
both Game Time, as well as Great Western Recreation. He coordinates hundreds of park and playground projects
over the course of his career and demonstrates the ability to coordinate large and small projects quickly and
efficiently. He will act as the point person on all projects for your organization.
Sarauna Openshaw – Sarauna serves as the Manager of Sales Operations. She brings with her experience in project
and office management as well as accounting. Her fine tuning of orders has been instrumental in helping office
sales.
Jenny Rogers – Jenny Rogers serves as human resources and brings to the table her knowledge of managing. She
will be overseeing the assigned project coordinator and specified tasks to ensure we meet our deadline.
Myles Harvey – Myles will be the lead representative for your account. Myles comes to us as a graduate of San
Diego State University and has been with Great Western for about 5 years now. In his short time, he has overseen
high dollar projects and is well versed in the aspect of playground design all the way up to project management in
the field. Myles grew up in Camarillo, CA and was a three-sport athlete for the majority of his athletic career. He
enjoys all aspects of recreation including baseball, basketball and football. Myles looks to be an asset not only to
the Great Western Recreation team but to yours as well. He looks forward to helping you strengthen communities
through our many services and cast recreation product offering.
Shelly Bytendorp – Shelly joined Great Western in 2007 bringing 20 years of office and banking experience with
her. Shelly will be assigned to the account as a secondary layer of customer service assisting with any issues related
to replacement parts or any collateral materials.
Nikki Meade – Nikki has served as a Project Coordinator for 1 1/2 years. She brings with her experience in graphic
design and customer service. Nikki is trained in Game Time’s specialty CAD program and has designed or assisted
in the design of many park and playground projects while employed at Great Western.
GameTime Playground components are IPEMA Certified. IPEMA certifications are available on the IPEMA website
or by request to Great Western.
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T.J. Janca Construction, Inc., a licensed general contracting firm, is proud to be the exclusive distributor and
installer of Pro-Tect Turf™. With over 25 years combined experience in playground safety resurfacing, and
general services T.J. Janca Construction, Inc. are truly the experts for your next project. T.J Janca
Construction prides itself on being a turnkey construction company. Providing services for demolition,
grading, site work, installations, playground surfaces. We are proud of the quality of our work and our
commitment to complete projects on schedule. We work with managers, architects, and developers to
ensure projects are completed in a timely manner with professional care. T.J Janca remains up to date with
guidelines from ASTM, CPSC, ADA and IPEMA.
Keith Smith- Keith has been the owner of TJ Janca for the past 5 years. Keith has Master of Business
Administration in International Management. Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Prior to owner of TJ Janca
Construction, Keith worked at Boeing, where he worked on the Apache helicopters. Keith also started a
prosthetic foot company, where he oversaw the engineering and designs of the different prosthetic feet.
Keith comes from a general contracting background in customer homes and framing in Arizona.
Johnny Ramirez- Project manager for the general services department of TJ Janca Construction for the past
3 years. Johnny comes from 22 years in heavy civil engineering. Involved in projects with mass grading,
underground pipeline work, wet and dry utilities, specialty concrete work. In additional Johnny is OHSA 30
trained, a competent training person, Hazwopper certified. Johnny has coordinated many playground
projects over the course of his career and demonstrates the ability to coordinate large and small projects in
a quick and timely manner.
Cole Hiramatsu- Cole has been with TJ Janca Construction for the past 6 years. Cole is the project manager
for the playground surfacing division with TJ Janca Construction. Cole started in the field at TJ Janca
Construction, doing the surfacing and general services installations. Cole took the experiences and
knowledge to the office here at TJ Janca Construction, to become lead estimator and eventually project
manager.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
PREPARED BY: Randy Chavez, Community Services Manager
REQUEST: AWARD CONTRACT TO COURTMASTER SPORTS, INC., OF NORTH
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE SPORT COURTS
RESURFACING PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000
PER FISCAL YEAR (PROJECT NO. 946-23)
RECOMMENDATION:
1.Award a 57-month contract for the Sport Courts Resurfacing Project to Courtmaster Sports,
Inc., of North Palm Springs, California, for an amount not to exceed $75,000 per Fiscal Year.
2.Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract amendments
and change order requests for unanticipated conditions per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code; and up to three, one-year contract extensions based on staff’s
recommendation.
3.Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Due to the increased popularity of outdoor recreation activities, regular repair and maintenance
of the park sports courts are necessary to ensure safe playing conditions and minimize potential
slip and fall issues. Therefore, staff included an annual Pickleball, Tennis, and Basketball Court
Resurfacing Improvements Project on the approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget
for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 that will address as needed court resurfacing and repairs.
Currently, City parks that have sport courts include:
•Civic Center Park
•Joe Mann Park
•Freedom Park
•Hovley Soccer Park
•Cahuilla Hills Park
•Palma Village Park
•University Park
The project will prioritize the condition of the courts, develop a schedule to resurface them based
on wear patterns, frequency of use, and overall playability, and replace or replace nets,
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windscreens, and other miscellaneous items as needed.
On August 11, 2022, staff issued a request for proposals (RFP) through the City’s online bid
management provider, OpenGov. A total of 21 entities downloaded Bid Documents, and three
vendors attended the Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting. On August 31, 2022, three (3) proposals were
received, and a selection committee from the Public Works Department reviewed the proposals
and ranked each one based on:
• Clarity and Conformance of the proposal
• Content of the proposal, including the work plan
• Proposer’s experience and performance
• Comments by references
• Fee Proposal
The selection committee ranked the proposals numerically as follows:
CONTRACTOR LOCATION RANKING
Courtmaster Sports, Inc. North Palm Springs, CA 1
Desert Sports Indio, CA 2
TrueLine Construction &Surfacing, Inc. Riverside, CA 3
Following a detailed analysis, staff determined that Courtmaster Sports, Inc., (Courtmaster)
provided the highest quality of service required to meet or exceed City standards. In addition,
Courtmaster has previously and satisfactorily completed large-scale resurfacing projects for the
City, such as the resurfacing of the tennis courts at Civic Center Park.
Based on the review, staff recommends awarding the Sport Courts Resurfacing Project to
Courtmaster Sports, Inc., for a term of 57 months (October 1, 2022, to June 30, 2027), with an
option of three, one-year extensions.
Strategic Plan:
The recommendation aligns with the Parks & Recreation Priority 1 Goal of the Strategic Plan.
This goal recommends making recreation, health, and wellness an integral part of the Palm
Desert community.
References:
Staff contacted several references provided by Courtmaster, one of which included The Vintage
Club. The Vintage Club indicated that they exclusively contract with Courtmaster due to the
quality work they perform and responsiveness to emergencies. In addition, Courtmaster has
provided similar resurfacing services to the City of Palm Desert and have performed
satisfactorily.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The 2022/23 approved Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Budget included a combined
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Award Contract to Courtmaster Sports, Inc.
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$75,000 per fiscal year for Pickleball, Tennis, and Basketball Court Resurfacing under Account
No. 1104618-4400100 and 1104674-4400100. Therefore, there is no further fiscal impact to the
general fund. Funds for this project will only be expended to the extent necessary.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Martin Alvarez
Finance Director: Veronica Chavez
Assistant City Manager: Chris Escobedo
City Manager: Todd Hileman
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Agreement
2. Payment & Performance Bonds
3. Contractor’s Proposal
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CONTRACT NO. _____________
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT
SPORTS COURTS RESURFACING
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 29TH day of September, 2022 by and
between the City of Palm Desert, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State
of California with its principal place of business at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
California 92260-2578, County of Riverside, State of California (“City”) and Courtmaster Sports,
Inc., a Corporation with its principal place of business at P.O. Box 580795 North Palm Springs,
CA 92258 (“Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to as “Party”
and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Contractor.
Contractor desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
maintenance services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Contractor represents that it is experienced in providing maintenance services to public clients,
that it and its subcontractors have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the services in
the State of California, and that it is familiar with the plans of City. Contractor shall not subcontract
any portion of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without
prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject
to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
2.2 Project.
City desires to engage Contractor to render such services for the Sport Courts
Resurfacing Project (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Contractor promises and agrees to furnish to
the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work
necessary to fully and adequately supply the maintenance services necessary for the Project
(“Services”). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance
with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all
applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from October 1, 2022, to June
30, 2027, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. The City shall have the unilateral option,
at its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement automatically for no more than 3 additional one-
year terms. Contractor shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement and shall
meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual, written
consent, extend the term of this Agreement if necessary to complete the Services.
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3.2 Responsibilities of Contractor.
3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Contractor. The
Services shall be performed by Contractor or under its supervision. Contractor will determine the
means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this
Agreement. City retains Contractor on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.
Any personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall not be
employees of City and shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control.
Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection
with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Contractor shall
be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but
not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability
insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Contractor shall perform the Services in a prompt
and timely manner in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit “B” attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Contractor represents that it has the professional
and technical personnel required to perform the Services in conformance with such conditions.
Upon request of City, Contractor shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated
performance to meet the Schedule of Services.
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Contractor shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates Randy Chavez,
Community Services Manager, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the
performance of this Agreement (“City’s Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the
power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Agreement except for increasing
compensation. Contractor shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the
City’s Representative or his or her designee.
3.2.5 Contractor’s Representative. Contractor hereby designates Jeffrey D.
Brooker, President, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this
Agreement (“Contractor’s Representative”). Contractor’s Representative shall have full authority
to represent and act on behalf of the Contractor for all purposes under this Agreement. The
Contractor’s Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his best skill and
attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and
procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this
Agreement.
3.2.6 Coordination of Services. Contractor agrees to work closely with City staff
in the performance of Services and shall be available to City’s staff, consultants and other staff at
all reasonable times.
3.2.7 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Contractor shall perform all
Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards
generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of
California. Contractor represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling
necessary to perform the Services. Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors
shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally,
Contractor represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits,
qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services,
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including a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained
throughout the term of this Agreement. Contractor shall perform, at its own cost and expense
and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions
which are caused by the Contractor’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for
herein. Any employee of the Contractor or its sub-contractors who is determined by the City to
be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a
threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the
Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the
Contractor and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.
3.2.8 Period of Performance. Contractor shall perform and complete all Services
under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above (“Performance Time”).
Contractor shall perform the Services in strict accordance with any completion schedule or Project
milestones described in Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or which may be provided separately
in writing to the Contractor. Contractor agrees that if the Services are not completed within the
aforementioned Performance Time and/or pursuant to any such completion schedule or Project
milestones developed pursuant to provisions of this Agreement, it is understood, acknowledged
and agreed that the City will suffer damage.
3.2.9 Disputes. Should any dispute arise respecting the true value of any work
done, of any work omitted, or of any extra work which Contractor may be required to do or
respecting the size of any payment to Contractor during the performance of this Contract,
Contractor shall continue to perform the Work while said dispute is decided by the City. If
Contractor disputes the City’s decision, Contractor shall have such remedies as may be provided
by law.
3.2.10 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certifications. Contractor shall
keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and
regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all
Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Contractor shall be liable for
all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services and this Agreement.
All violations of such laws and regulations shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement
for cause. City is a public entity of the State of California subject to certain provisions of the Health
& Safety Code, Government Code, Public Contract Code, and Labor Code of the State. It is
stipulated and agreed that all provisions of the law applicable to the public contracts of a
municipality are a part of this Agreement to the same extent as though set forth herein and will be
complied with.
3.2.10.1 Employment Eligibility; Contractor. Contractor certifies that
it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the
employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and
Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time and shall require all subconsultants
and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same. Contractor certifies that it has not committed a
violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of execution of
this Agreement and shall not violate any such law at any time during the term of the Agreement.
3.2.10.2 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Contractor
certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which
require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake
self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code and agrees to comply with such
provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
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3.2.10.3 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that
it is an equal opportunity employer, and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor,
employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap,
ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities
related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment
advertising, layoff or termination. Contractor shall comply with all relevant provisions of City’s
Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or
guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.2.10.4 Air Quality. Contractor must fully comply with all applicable
laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including,
but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the California Air
Resources Board (CARB). Contractor shall specifically be aware of the CARB limits and
requirements’ application to “portable equipment”, which definition is considered by CARB to
include any item of equipment with a fuel-powered engine. Contractor shall indemnify City against
any fines or penalties imposed by CARB or any other governmental or regulatory agency for
violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Contractor, its subcontractors, or others
for whom Contractor is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.
3.2.10.5 Water Quality Management and Compliance. To the extent
applicable, Contractor’s Services must account for, and fully comply with, all local, state and
federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact water quality compliance, including, without
limitation, all applicable provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 1300);
the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Cal Water Code §§ 13000-14950); laws,
rules and regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency and the State Water Resources
Control Board; the City’s ordinances regulating discharges of storm water; and any and all
regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority regulating the discharge of
pollutants, as that term is used in the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, to any ground or
surface water in the State. Failure to comply with the laws, regulations and policies described in
this Section is a violation of law that may subject Contractor to penalties, fines, or additional
regulatory requirements.
3.2.11 Insurance.
3.2.11.1 Minimum Requirements. Without limiting Contractor’s
indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of the Services, Contractor shall obtain,
provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance
of the type and amounts described below and in a form that is satisfactory to City.
(A) General Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain
commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services
Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general
aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include
contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO
“insured contract” language will not be accepted.
(B) Automobile Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain
automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering
bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Contractor arising out of or in connection
with Work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-
owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each
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accident. The City’s Risk Manager may modify this requirement if it is determined that Consultant
will not be utilizing a vehicle in the performance of his/her duties under this Agreement.
(C) Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance. Contractor may opt
to utilize umbrella or excess liability insurance in meeting insurance requirements. In such
circumstances, Contractor may obtain and maintain an umbrella or excess liability insurance
policy with limits that will provide bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage liability
coverage at least as broad as the primary coverages set forth above, including commercial
general liability and employer’s liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following terms
and conditions:
(a) A drop-down feature requiring the policy to
respond if any primary insurance that would otherwise have applied proves to be uncollectible in
whole or in part for any reason;
(b) Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to
reimbursement;
(c) Concurrency of effective dates with primary
policies; and
(d) Policies shall “follow form” to the underlying
primary policies.
(e) Insureds under primary policies shall also be
insureds under the umbrella or excess policies.
(D) Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall
maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance
(with limits of at least $1,000,000). Contractor shall submit to City, along with the certificate of
insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of the City, its elected or appointed
officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers, and representatives.
(E) Reserved.
(F) Reserved.
(G) Reserved.
3.2.11.2 Other Provisions and Requirements.
(A) Proof of Insurance. Contractor shall provide certificates of
insurance to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of
subrogation endorsement for workers’ compensation. Insurance certificates and endorsements
must be approved by City’s Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current
certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this contract.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at
any time.
(B) Duration of Coverage. Contractor shall procure and
maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or
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damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work
hereunder by Contractor, his/her agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants.
(C) Primary/Non-Contributing. Coverage provided by
Contractor shall be primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by City
shall not be required to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied
by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance
shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a
primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of City before the City’s own insurance or self-
insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
(D) City’s Rights of Enforcement. In the event any policy of
insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications, or is
canceled and not replaced, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain the insurance it deems
necessary, and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Contractor, or City will
withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Contractor payments. In the alternative, City
may cancel this Agreement.
(E) Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued
by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance or is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California,
with an assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or
larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise
approved by the City’s Risk Manager.
(F) Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained
or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against the City,
its elected or appointed officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers, and
representatives, or shall specifically allow Contractor or others providing insurance evidence in
compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Contractor
hereby waives its own right of recovery against the City, its elected or appointed officers, and their
respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers, and representatives, and shall require similar
written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors.
(G) Enforcement of Contract Provisions (non estoppel).
Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to
inform Contractor of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on
the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
(H) Requirements Not Limiting. Requirements of specific
coverage features, or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage,
limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance.
Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to
a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of
other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Contractor maintains higher limits than the
minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits
maintained by the Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified
minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
(I) Notice of Cancellation. Contractor agrees to oblige its
insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide City with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation
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(except for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for
each required coverage.
(J) Additional Insured Status. General liability, automobile
liability, and if applicable, pollution liability and cyber liability, policies shall provide or be endorsed
to provide that the City, its elected or appointed officers, and their respective agents, officials,
employees, volunteers and representatives, shall be additional insureds under such policies. This
provision shall also apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies.
(K) Prohibition of Undisclosed Coverage Limitations. None of
the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any
limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in
writing.
(L) Separation of Insureds. A severability of interests provision
must apply for all additional insureds ensuring that Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately
to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s
limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.
(M) Pass Through Clause. Contractor agrees to ensure that its
sub-consultants, sub-contractors, and any other party involved with the Project who is brought
onto or involved in the project by Contractor, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and
endorsements required of Contractor. Contractor agrees to monitor and review all such coverage
and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the
requirements of this section. Contractor agrees that upon request, all agreements with
consultants, subcontractors, and others engaged in the Project will be submitted to City for review.
(N) City’s Right to Revise Specifications. The City or its Risk
Manager reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and
types of insurance required by giving the Contractor ninety (90) days advance written notice of
such change. If such change results in cost to the Contractor, the City and Contractor may
renegotiate Contractor’s compensation. If the City reduces the insurance requirements, the
change shall go into effect immediately and require no advanced written notice.
(O) Self-Insured Retentions. Any self-insured retentions must
be declared to and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions
be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to
comply with these specifications unless approved by City.
(P) Timely Notice of Claims. Contractor shall give City prompt
and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Contractor’s
performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the
required liability policies.
(Q) Additional Insurance. Contractor shall also procure and
maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own
judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work.
3.2.12 Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury
or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Contractor shall at all times
be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall
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exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the
work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions, where
applicable, shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving
equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and
subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks,
confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices,
equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or
injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety
measures.
3.2.13 Bonds.
3.2.13.1 Performance Bond. If required by law or otherwise
specifically requested by City in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference,
Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Agreement a Performance
Bond in the amount of the total, not-to-exceed compensation indicated in this Agreement, and in
a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to
Contractor until it has been received and approved by the City.
3.2.13.2 Payment Bond. If required by law or otherwise specifically
requested by City in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor
shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Agreement a Payment Bond in the amount
of the total, not-to-exceed compensation indicated in this Agreement, and in a form provided or
approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until it has
been received and approved by the City.
3.2.13.3 Bond Provisions. Should, in City’s sole opinion, any bond
become insufficient, or any surety be found to be unsatisfactory, Contractor shall renew or replace
the affected bond within ten (10) days of receiving notice from City. In the event the surety or
Contractor intends to reduce or cancel any required bond, at least thirty (30) days prior written
notice shall be given to the City, and Contractor shall post acceptable replacement bonds at least
ten (10) days prior to expiration of the original bonds. No further payments shall be deemed due
or will be made under this Agreement until any replacement bonds required by this Section are
accepted by the City. To the extent, if any, that the total compensation is increased in accordance
with the Agreement, the Contractor shall, upon request of the City, cause the amount of the bonds
to be increased accordingly and shall promptly deliver satisfactory evidence of such increase to
the City. To the extent available, the bonds shall further provide that no change or alteration of
the Agreement (including, without limitation, an increase in the total compensation, as referred to
above), extensions of time, or modifications of the time, terms, or conditions of payment to the
Contractor, will release the surety. If the Contractor fails to furnish any required bond, the City
may terminate this Agreement for cause.
3.2.13.4 Surety Qualifications. Only bonds executed by an admitted
surety insurer, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, shall be accepted. The
surety must be a California-admitted surety with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VIII
and satisfactory to the City. If a California-admitted surety insurer issuing bonds does not meet
these requirements, the insurer will be considered qualified if it is in conformance with
Section 995.660 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, and proof of such is provided to the
City.
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3.2.14 Accounting Records. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate
records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records
shall be clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of City during normal business
hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents
created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall allow inspection of all work, data,
documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years
from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
3.2.15 Work Sites.
3.2.15.1 Inspection Of Site. Contractor shall visit sites where
Services are to be performed and shall become acquainted with all conditions affecting the
Services prior to commencing the Services. Contractor shall make such examinations as it deems
necessary to determine the condition of the work sites, its accessibility to materials, workmen and
equipment, and to determine Contractor’s ability to protect existing surface and subsurface
improvements. No claim for allowances–time or money–will be allowed as to such matters after
commencement of the Services.
3.2.15.2 Field Measurements. Contractor shall make field
measurements, verify field conditions and shall carefully compare such field measurements and
conditions and other information known to Contractor with the Contract, including any plans,
specifications, or scope of work before commencing Services. Errors, inconsistencies or
omissions discovered shall be reported to the City immediately and prior to performing any
Services or altering the condition.
3.2.15.3 Hazardous Materials and Differing Conditions. Should
Contractor encounter material reasonably believed to be polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) or other
toxic wastes, hazardous substances and hazardous materials as defined in California state or
federal law at the site which have not been rendered harmless, the Contractor shall immediately
stop work at the affected area and shall report the condition to the City in writing. The City shall
contract for any services required to directly remove and/or abate PCBs, hazardous substances,
other toxic wastes and hazardous materials, and shall not require the Contractor to subcontract
for such services. The Services in the affected area shall not thereafter be resumed except by
written agreement of the City and Contractor.
3.2.16 Loss and Damage. Contractor shall be responsible for all loss and
damage which may arise out of the nature of the Services agreed to herein, or from the action of
the elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties which may arise or be encountered in the
prosecution of the Services until the same is fully completed and accepted by City.
3.2.17 Warranty. Contractor warrants all Services under the Agreement (which
for purposes of this Section shall be deemed to include unauthorized work which has not been
removed and any non-conforming materials incorporated into the work) to be of good quality and
free from any defective or faulty material and workmanship. Contractor agrees that for a period
of one year (or the period of time specified elsewhere in the Agreement or in any guarantee or
warranty provided by any manufacturer or supplier of equipment or materials incorporated into
the work, whichever is later) after the date of final acceptance, Contractor shall within ten (10)
days after being notified in writing by the City of any defect in the Services or non-conformance
of the Services to the Agreement, commence and prosecute with due diligence all Services
necessary to fulfill the terms of the warranty at its sole cost and expense. Contractor shall act
sooner as requested by the City in response to an emergency. In addition, Contractor shall, at its
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sole cost and expense, repair and replace any portions of the work (or work of other contractors)
damaged by its defective Services or which becomes damaged in the course of repairing or
replacing defective work. For any work so corrected, Contractor’s obligation hereunder to correct
defective work shall be reinstated for an additional one (1) year period, commencing with the date
of acceptance of such corrected work. Contractor shall perform such tests as the City may require
verifying that any corrective actions, including, without limitation, redesign, repairs, and
replacements comply with the requirements of the Agreement. All costs associated with such
corrective actions and testing, including the removal, replacement, and reinstitution of equipment
and materials necessary to gain access, shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. All
warranties and guarantees of subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers with respect to any
portion of the work, whether express or implied, are deemed to be obtained by Contractor for the
benefit of the City, regardless of whether or not such warranties and guarantees have been
transferred or assigned to the City by separate agreement and Contractor agrees to enforce such
warranties and guarantees, if necessary, on behalf of the City. In the event that Contractor fails
to perform its obligations under this Section, or under any other warranty or guaranty under this
Agreement, to the reasonable satisfaction of the City, the City shall have the right to correct and
replace any defective or non-conforming work and any work damaged by such work or the
replacement or correction thereof at Contractor's sole expense. Contractor shall be obligated to
fully reimburse the City for any expenses incurred hereunder upon demand.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Contractor shall receive compensation, including
authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth
in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall
not exceed Seventy-Five Dollars ($75,000) per Fiscal Year without written approval of the City
Council or City Manager, as applicable.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Contractor shall submit to City monthly
invoices which provides a detailed description of the Services and hours rendered by Contractor.
City shall, within thirty (30) days of receiving such statement, review the statement and pay all
non-disputed and approved charges. Contractor shall submit its final invoice to City within thirty
(30) days from the last date of provided Services or termination of this Agreement and failure by
the Contractor to submit a timely invoice shall constitute a waiver of its right to final payment.
Payment shall not constitute acceptance of any Services completed by Contractor. The making
of final payment shall not constitute a waiver of any claims by the City for any reason whatsoever.
3.3.3 Deductions. City may deduct or withhold, as applicable, from each
progress payment an amount necessary to protect City from loss because of: (1) stop payment
notices as allowed by state law; (2) unsatisfactory prosecution of the Services by Contractor; (3)
sums representing expenses, losses, or damages as determined by the City, incurred by the City
for which Contractor is liable under the Agreement; and (4) any other sums which the City is
entitled to recover from Contractor under the terms of the Agreement or pursuant to state law,
including Section 1727 of the California Labor Code. The failure by the City to deduct any of
these sums from a progress payment shall not constitute a waiver of the City's right to such sums.
3.3.4 Reimbursement for Expenses. Contractor shall not be reimbursed for any
expenses unless authorized in writing by City.
3.3.5 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may
request that Contractor perform Extra Work. As used herein, “Extra Work” means any work which
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is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the
parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Contractor shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization
from City’s Representative.
3.3.6 Prevailing Wages. Contractor is aware of the requirements of California
Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations,
Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing
wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance”
projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or
“maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is
$15,000 or more, Contractor agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall
provide Contractor with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the
commencement of this Agreement. Contractor shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per
diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services
available to interested parties upon request and shall post copies at the Contractor’s principal
place of business and at the Project site. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City,
its elected or appointed officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers and
representatives free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged
failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor and
all subcontractors to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which include but are not
limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of
apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4
and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors
and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll
records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to
work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption
specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.
3.3.7 Registration/DIR Compliance. If the Services are being performed as part
of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, and if the total compensation is $15,000
or more, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Contractor and all
subcontractors performing such Services must be registered with the Department of Industrial
Relations. Contractor shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the
same of any subcontractors, as applicable. This Project may also be subject to compliance
monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Contractor’s
sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements.
Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Contractor or any
subcontractor that affect Contractor’s performance of Services, including any delay, shall be
Contractor’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall
be considered Contractor caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Contractor
shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected or appointed officers, and their respective
agents, officials, employees, volunteers and representatives free and harmless from any claim or
liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against
Contractor or any subcontractor.
3.4 Termination of Agreement.
3.4.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Contractor,
terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written
notice to Contractor of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven
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(7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Contractor shall be
compensated only for those Services which have been adequately rendered to City, and
Contractor shall be entitled to no further compensation. Contractor may not terminate this
Agreement except for cause.
3.4.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein,
City may require Contractor to provide all finished or unfinished information of any kind prepared
by Contractor in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Contractor
shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the
request.
3.4.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or
in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may
determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.5 General Provisions.
3.5.1 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement
shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the
respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Contractor:
Courtmaster Sports, Inc.
P.O. Box 580795
North Palm Springs, CA 92258
Attn: Jeffrey D. Booker, President
City:
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578
Attn: Randy Chavez, Community Services Manager
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed,
forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to
the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date
actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.5.2 Indemnification.
3.5.2.1 Scope of Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law,
Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected or appointed officers, and their
respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers and representatives free and harmless from
any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses,
liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or
equity, regardless of whether the allegations are false, fraudulent, or groundless, to property or
persons, including wrongful death, (collectively, “Claims”) in any manner arising out of, pertaining
to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officials,
officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of
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the Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all expert
witness fees, attorneys’ fees and other related costs and expenses except such Claims caused
by the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the City.
3.5.2.2 Additional Indemnity Obligations. Contractor shall defend,
with counsel of City’s choosing and at Contractor’s own cost, expense and risk, any and all Claims
covered by this section that may be brought or instituted against the City, its elected or appointed
officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers and representatives. In
addition, Contractor shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered
against the City, its elected or appointed officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees,
volunteers and representatives as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding.
Contractor shall also reimburse City for the cost of any settlement paid by the City, its elected or
appointed officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers and
representatives as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Such reimbursement
shall include payment for City’s attorney’s fees and costs, including expert witness fees.
Contractor shall reimburse the City, its elected or appointed officers, and their respective agents,
officials, employees, volunteers and representatives, for any and all legal expenses and costs
incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided.
Contractor’s obligation to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement, and
shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the Contractor, the City, its
elected or appointed officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers and
representatives.
3.5.3 Governing Law; Government Code Claim Compliance. This Agreement
shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County. In
addition to any and all Agreement requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for
compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions,
Contractor must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code sections 900 et
seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City. Such Government Code claims, and any
subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters
that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra work, disputed work, claims, and/or
changed conditions have been followed by Contractor. If no such Government Code claim is
submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified
herein, Contractor shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the City.
3.5.4 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of
this Agreement.
3.5.5 City’s Right to Employ Other Contractors. City reserves right to employ
other contractors in connection with this Project.
3.5.6 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the
successors and assigns of the parties.
3.5.7 Assignment or Transfer. Contractor shall not assign, hypothecate, or
transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the
prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees,
hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted
assignment, hypothecation or transfer.
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3.5.8 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have
participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be
construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term
referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not
workdays. All references to Contractor include all personnel, employees, agents, and
subcontractors of Contractor, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to
the City include its elected or appointed officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees,
volunteers and representatives except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of
the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not
define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content or intent of this Agreement.
3.5.9 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification or amendment of
this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
3.5.10 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other
default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit,
privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any
contractual rights by custom, estoppel or otherwise.
3.5.11 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Except to the extent expressly provided for
in Section 3.5.7, there are no intended third-party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed
by the Parties.
3.5.12 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions
shall continue in full force and effect.
3.5.13 Prohibited Interests. Contractor maintains and warrants that it has not
employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely
for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Contractor warrants that it has not
paid, nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration
contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation
of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term
of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service
with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated
material benefit arising therefrom.
3.5.14 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one
another and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary,
appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.5.15 Authority to Enter Agreement. Contractor has all requisite power and
authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party
warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and
authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.5.16 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of
which shall constitute an original.
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3.5.17 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations,
understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both
parties.
3.5.18 Reserved.
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Exhibit A - 1
SIGNATURE PAGE FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
AND COURTMASTER SPORTS, INC.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has caused this Agreement to be executed
on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
By:
L. TODD HILEMAN
CITY MANGER
ATTEST:
By:
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
COURTMASTER SPORTS, INC.
A CORPORATION
[If Corporation, TWO SIGNATURES,
President OR Vice President AND
Secretary OR Treasurer REQUIRED]
By:
Its:
Printed Name:
By:
Its:
Printed Name:
____________________________________
Contractor’s License Number and
Classification
____________________________________
DIR Registration Number (if applicable)
QC
Insurance:
__________ __________
Initial Review Final Approval
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Exhibit A-2
EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
SPORT COURTS RESURFACING PROJECT
The work to be done consists of furnishing all labor, incidental materials, equipment, shipping,
taxes, necessary tools and machinery, supervision, all utility and transportation services, and
incidentals required for the Sport Courts Resurfacing Project in accordance with the following
specifications.
This contract provides for the regular evaluation and repairs of City tennis, basketball, and
pickleball courts to assure optimal play, operational, and aesthetic conditions. The City currently
has tennis courts, dual striped tennis and pickleball courts, pickleball courts, and basketball courts
at various parks. The locations and quantities of the courts are listed below. Several courts have
three color patterns and Contractor is strongly encouraged to visit all sites prior to submitting a
proposal. Courts with three color patterns will continue to have tri-color designs, however, color
palette will change. Contractor must be knowledgeable with resurfacing and striping standards
and methods for the sports courts listed.
2. LOCATION OF WORK
A. Civic Center Park: 73-510 Fred Waring Drive (6 tennis courts, 1 tennis court is striped for
pickleball, 3 basketball courts)
B. Freedom Park: 77-400 Country Club Drive (8 pickle ball courts, 3 basketball courts)
C. Hovley Soccer Park: 74-735 Hovley Lane, Palm Desert, California (1 basketball court)
D. Joe Mann Park: 77-810 California Drive, Palm Desert, California (1 basketball court)
E. Palma Village Park: 44-550 San Carlos Avenue, Palm Desert, California (1basketball
court)
F. University Park East, 74-902 University Park Drive, Palm Desert, California (1 basketball
court)
G. Cahuilla Hills Park, 45-825 Edgehill Drive, (2 tennis courts, 1 tennis court is striped for
pickleball)
3. GENERAL SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
The work shall include, but is not limited to, assessing all courts, prioritizing repairs discovered,
and performing repairs based on available city funding. Contractor to perform work and striping
in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association/California Interscholastic Federation
(NCAA/CIF), USA Pickleball Association (USAPBA), and United States Tennis Association
(USTA) regulations and standards. Contractor shall receive approval from the Community
Services Manager, or his designee prior to commencing any repairs or audits.
Services to be performed shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the following:
3.1 Site Inspections and Repairs
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Contract No. __________________
Exhibit A-3
A. Contractor shall inspect court surfacing at each of the listed locations and document
deficiencies twice a year. Contractor shall also note deficiencies related to expansion
joints, rims, nets, vertical posts, backboards, and other court structures. This information
to be submitted to the Community Services Manager within Thirty (30) days of project
commencement.
B. Contractor shall prioritize deficiencies discovered and formulate a repair priority list based
on the findings. Repairs to include but not limited to, entire court resurfacing, expansion
joint repairs, patching worn areas, wind screen repair, new wind screen installation, net
replacements, vertical posts and court fixtures repairs, etc.
C. Contractor shall submit a repair work schedule to address priority items first. Contractor
shall research and contact manufacturer for parts and materials needed to perform the
repairs. Contractor shall perform all necessary measurements, take pictures, and verify
parts with manufacturer to ensure correct replacement parts are identified prior to ordering
material. City shall not be responsible for material ordered incorrectly.
D. All debris and refuse shall be removed and taken to a disposal facility as outlined the
Special Provisions.
E. When a court is taken out of service, contractor to use heavy-duty materials to ensure the
work area is safe and not accessible to the public.
F. All vehicles and small equipment needed to perform the tasks will be included in the
respective line-item rates and no additional compensation will be allowed.
G. Large equipment will be paid at the approved hourly rate as indicated on the Price Sheet.
3.2 Surfacing
A. Contractor shall document deficiencies found in the surfacing and prioritize repairs
needed.
B. Contractor shall perform all surface repairs needed to provide a safe play surface.
C. Contractor patch repairs to match existing surfacing.
D. Court re-surfacing and repairs will at minimum include the following steps:
1. Remove tool marks, ridges, and any unlevel or unsafe surfaces.
2. Locate and mark blistered and loose paint.
3. Remove loose and blistered paint utilizing a Terrazzo grinder or City approved method.
4. Repair cracks and divots with acrylic compound or approved filler.
5. Disc-sand the repairs, pop-ups, and playing lines to a feather’s edge.
6. Replace expansion joint fillers with approved material.
7. Wash and thoroughly clean court surface.
8. Paint tennis and pickleball net posts with City approved paint color.
9. Resurface courts using Laykold Color Coat System by Advanced Polymer
Technology (two new coats) or approved equal. Color quantity and patterns to match
existing court configuration. The City will chose colors.
10. Layout and stripe courts with acrylic white line paint per approved sport regulations.
11. Replace worn nets and reinstall nets, center straps, wind screen, etc.
12. All resurfaced courts to have a one (1) year material and labor warranty, excluding
vandalism.
13. Contractor to adequately notice court closures at least Seven (7) days before
performing work.
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Contract No. __________________
Exhibit A-4
E. Pickleball court resurfacing unit price includes complete resurfacing of four (4) Pickleball
Courts, including play border to adjacent fence and/or spectator viewing area border.
Turnkey installation includes all material, equipment, and labor. Courts to have three (3)
color pattern. This also includes painting of all net posts, repairing expansion joints, and
supplying and installing all protective construction fencing. The City’s pickleball courts
have been installed on converted tennis courts. Common and seating areas outside of
courts shall be billed at the per 100 square foot Price Sheet cost.
F. Tennis court unit price includes complete resurfacing of one (1) Tennis Court, including
play area to perimeter fence. Turnkey installation includes all material, equipment, and
labor. Court to have two color pattern. This also includes painting of all net posts, repairing
expansion joints, and supplying and installing all protective construction safety fencing.
Common areas outside of perimeter fence shall be billed at the per 100 square foot Price
Sheet cost.
G. Basketball court resurfacing includes complete resurfacing of one (1) Basketball Court,
including resurfacing play area to fence or turf area. Turnkey installation includes all
material, equipment, and labor. Court to have three (3) color pattern. This also includes
repairing expansion joints and supplying and installing all protective construction fencing
while work is being performed.
3.3 Repairs/Nets/Windscreens
A. When budget does not allow for a full court resurfacing or when vandalism occurs,
Contractor shall make the necessary repairs to the courts to ensure a safe playing
surface. All security measures are the responsibility of the contractor.
B. Contractor shall match the colors of the courts and square off the patch to provide a
clean, aesthetic appearance.
C. Contractor shall also replace nets as necessary when contracted by the Community
Services Manager, or his designee.
D. Contractor to adjust windscreens and needed and replace windscreens as required.
Contractor shall have staff experienced with windscreen repairs and replacement.
3.4 Notification
Contractor shall notify the Community Services Manager, or his designee of any conditions noted
that require further monitoring, investigation, or remedy for the safe and optimal operation of the
courts and surrounding equipment.
3.5 Reports
A. Contractor shall produce and deliver to the Community Services Manager, or his
designee, a report indicating all service activities performed. Contractor shall provide the
following information:
1. Location and nature of resurfacing and repairs.
2. Materials used.
3. Photos of the repairs made.
4. Other pertinent information, such as warranties or manufacturer recommendations.
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Contract No. __________________
Exhibit A-5
4. Payment
All work shall be approved in writing on a City-issued extra work form by the Community Service
Manager, or his designee, prior to ordering or commencing activities.
Contractor’s failure to obtain prior written authorization to order parts or to perform work shall
constitute the City’s denial of payment for said work and parts. Upon Contractor’s submission of
requests for work and/or parts the City reserves the right to reject quotations on each item,
separately or as a whole.
State and local taxes as applicable, shipping/handling/freight on board charges, applied
discounts, and labor estimates shall be shown separately. All materials will be paid at cost plus
an allowable 15% markup. Additional work requested but not listed will be billed at time and
material. Labor will be paid based on the approved Price Sheet. Receipts are required to be
submitted with approved invoice(s). Estimated dates for delivery and installation shall be noted.
In addition to the rates listed on the Price Sheet, Contractor shall submit a list of services provided
and costs not listed in the Scope of Services or Price Sheets. The City reserves the right to
negotiate costs prior to approval of the Agreement.
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Contract No. __________________
Exhibit B - 1
EXHIBIT “B”
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
The term of this Agreement shall be from October 1, 2022, to June 30, 2027, unless earlier
terminated as provided herein. The City shall have the unilateral option, at its sole discretion, to
renew this Agreement automatically for no more than 3 additional one-year terms. Contractor
shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement and shall meet any other
established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the
term of this Agreement if necessary to complete the Services.
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Contract No. __________________
Exhibit C - 1
EXHIBIT “C”
COMPENSATION
In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section 3.1.2, the rates set forth above
may be increased or reduced each year at the time of renewal, but any increase shall not exceed
the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange Counties. The
City and Contractor may review the CPI on an annual basis and recommend adjustments to the
City Manager or City Council for approval. Any increase shall not exceed the Consumer Price
Index.
The total compensation shall not exceed Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) annually
without written approval of the City Council or City Manager, as applicable.
Price Sheet schedule is as follows:
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PERFORMANCE BOND
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert (hereinafter referred to as “City”) has awarded
to Courtmaster Sports, Inc, (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) an agreement for Court
Resurfacing Project (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”).
WHEREAS, the work to be performed by the Contractor is more particularly set forth in
the Contract Documents for the Project dated September 29, 2022, (hereinafter referred to as
“Contract Documents”), the terms and conditions of which are expressly incorporated herein by
reference; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor is required by said Contract Documents to perform the terms
thereof and to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of said Contract Documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, Courtmaster Sports, Inc., the undersigned Contractor and
_____________________________________________ as Surety, a corporation organized and
duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, are held and firmly
bound unto the City in the annual sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00), said
sum being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount of the Contract, for which
amount well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators,
successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that, if the Contractor, his or its heirs,
executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, and
well and truly keep and perform the covenants, conditions and agreements in the Contract
Documents and any alteration thereof made as therein provided, on its part, to be kept and
performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their
intent and meaning; and shall faithfully fulfill all obligations including the one-year guarantee of all
materials and workmanship; and shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its elected or
appointed officers, and their respective agents, officials, employees, volunteers and
representatives, as stipulated in said Contract Documents, then this obligation shall become null
and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect.
As a condition precedent to the satisfactory completion of the Contract Documents, unless
otherwise provided for in the Contract Documents, the above obligation shall hold good for a
period of one (1) year after the acceptance of the work by City, during which time if Contractor
shall fail to make full, complete, and satisfactory repair and replacements and totally protect the
City from loss or damage resulting from or caused by defective materials or faulty workmanship,
Surety shall undertake and faithfully fulfill all such obligations. The obligations of Surety hereunder
shall continue so long as any obligation of Contractor remains. Nothing herein shall limit the City’s
rights or the Contractor or Surety’s obligations under the Contract, law or equity, including, but
not limited to, California Code of Civil Procedure section 337.15.
Whenever Contractor shall be, and is declared by the City to be, in default under the
Contract Documents, the Surety shall remedy the default pursuant to the Contract Documents, or
shall promptly, at the City’s option:
(1) Take over and complete the Project in accordance with all terms and conditions in
the Contract Documents; or
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(2) Obtain a bid or bids for completing the Project in accordance with all terms and
conditions in the Contract Documents and upon determination by Surety of the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder, arrange for a Contract between such
bidder, the Surety and the City, and make available as work progresses sufficient
funds to pay the cost of completion of the Project, less the balance of the contract
price, including other costs and damages for which Surety may be liable. The term
“balance of the contract price” as used in this paragraph shall mean the total
amount payable to Contractor by the City under the Contract and any modification
thereto, less any amount previously paid by the City to the Contractor and any
other set offs pursuant to the Contract Documents.
(3) Permit the City to complete the Project in any manner consistent with local,
California and federal law and make available as work progresses sufficient funds
to pay the cost of completion of the Project, less the balance of the contract price,
including other costs and damages for which Surety may be liable. The term
“balance of the contract price” as used in this paragraph shall mean the total
amount payable to Contractor by the City under the Contract and any modification
thereto, less any amount previously paid by the City to the Contractor and any
other set offs pursuant to the Contract Documents.
Surety expressly agrees that the City may reject any contractor or subcontractor which
may be proposed by Surety in fulfillment of its obligations in the event of default by the Contractor.
Surety shall not utilize Contractor in completing the Project nor shall Surety accept a bid
from Contractor for completion of the Project if the City, when declaring the Contractor in default,
notifies Surety of the City’s objection to Contractor’s further participation in the completion of the
Project.
The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of
time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract Documents or to the Project to be
performed thereunder shall in any way affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive
notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract
Documents or to the Project, including but not limited to the provisions of sections 2819 and 2845
of the California Civil Code.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this _______ day of
______________, 20____.
(Corporate Seal)
Contractor/ Principal
By
Title
(Corporate Seal)
Surety
By
Attorney-in-Fact
(Attach Attorney-in-Fact Certificate) Title
Signatures of those signing for the Contractor and Surety must be notarized and evidence of
corporate authority attached.
The rate of premium on this bond is ____________ per thousand. The total amount of premium
charges, $_______________________________.
(The above must be filled in by corporate attorney.)
THIS IS A REQUIRED FORM
Any claims under this bond may be addressed to:
(Name and Address of Surety)
(Name and Address of Agent or
Representative for service of
process in California, if different
from above)
(Telephone number of Surety
and Agent or Representative for
service of process in California)
NOTE: A copy of the Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the Surety to do so
must be attached hereto.
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NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for Contractor/Principal.
Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally
appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be
the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that
he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on
the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of
the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
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CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
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NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for the Attorney-in-Fact. The Power-of-Attorney
to local representatives of the bonding company must also be attached.
Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual
who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of
the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
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CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
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Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
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PAYMENT BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert (hereinafter designated as the “City”), by action taken
or a resolution passed September 29, 2022, has awarded to Courtmaster Sports, Inc., hereinafter
designated as the “Principal,” a contract for the work described as follows:
Sports Court Resurfacing Project (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the work to be performed by the Principal is more particularly set forth in the
Contract Documents for the Project dated September 29, 2022 (“Contract Documents”), the terms
and conditions of which are expressly incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, said Principal is required to furnish a bond in connection with said contract;
providing that if said Principal or any of its Subcontractors shall fail to pay for any materials,
provisions, provender, equipment, or other supplies used in, upon, for or about the performance
of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or labor done thereon of any kind, or for
amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code or for any amounts required to be
deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department from the wages
of employees of said Principal and its Subcontractors with respect to such work or labor the Surety
on this bond will pay for the same to the extent hereinafter set forth.
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Principal and __________________________ as Surety,
are held and firmly bound unto the City in the penal annual sum of Seventy-Five Thousand
Dollars ($75,000.00) lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which sum
well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that if said Principal, his or its
subcontractors, heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall fail to pay any of
the persons named in Section 9100 of the Civil Code, fail to pay for any materials, provisions or
other supplies, used in, upon, for or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or
for any work or labor thereon of any kind, or amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance
Code with respect to work or labor performed under the contract, or for any amounts required to
be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department or Franchise
Tax Board from the wages of employees of the contractor and his subcontractors pursuant to
Section 18663 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, with respect to such work and labor the Surety
or Sureties will pay for the same, in an amount not exceeding the sum herein above specified,
and also, in case suit is brought upon this bond, all litigation expenses incurred by City in such
suit, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, expert witness fees and investigation
expenses.
This bond shall inure to the benefit of any of the persons named in Section 9100 of the
Civil Code so as to give a right of action to such persons or their assigns in any suit brought upon
this bond.
It is further stipulated and agreed that the Surety on this bond shall not be exonerated or
released from the obligation of this bond by any change, extension of time for performance,
addition, alteration or modification in, to, or of any contract, plans, specifications, or agreement
pertaining or relating to any scheme or work of improvement herein above described, or pertaining
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or relating to the furnishing of labor, materials, or equipment therefore, nor by any change or
modification of any terms of payment or extension of the time for any payment pertaining or
relating to any scheme or work of improvement herein above described, nor by any rescission or
attempted rescission of the contract, agreement or bond, nor by any conditions precedent or
subsequent in the bond attempting to limit the right of recovery of claimants otherwise entitled to
recover under any such contract or agreement or under the bond, nor by any fraud practiced by
any person other than the claimant seeking to recover on the bond and that this bond be construed
most strongly against the Surety and in favor of all persons for whose benefit such bond is given,
and under no circumstances shall Surety be released from liability to those for whose benefit such
bond has been given, by reason of any breach of contract between the owner or City and original
contractor or on the part of any obligee named in such bond, but the sole conditions of recovery
shall be that claimant is a person described in Section 9100 of the Civil Code, and has not been
paid the full amount of his claim and that Surety does hereby waive notice of any such change,
extension of time, addition, alteration or modification herein mentioned and the provisions of
sections 2819 and 2845 of the California Civil Code.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this _______ day of
______________, 20__.
(Corporate Seal)
Contractor/ Principal
By
Title
(Corporate Seal) Surety
By
Attorney-in-Fact
(Attach Attorney-in-Fact Certificate) Title
Signatures of those signing for the Contractor and Surety must be notarized and evidence of
corporate authority attached. A Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the
Surety to do so much be attached hereto.
NOTE: A copy of the Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the Surety to
do so must be attached hereto.
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NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for Contractor/Principal.
Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual
who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of
the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
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Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
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NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for the Attorney-in-Fact. The Power-of-
Attorney to local representatives of the bonding company must also be attached.
Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of
the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
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Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
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Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
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City of Palm Desert
PW - Operations & Maintenance
Andy Ramirez, Deputy Director
73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
PROPOSAL DOCUMENT REPORT
RFP No. 2022-RFP-137
Sport Courts Resurfacing Project
RESPONSE DEADLINE: August 31, 2022 at 10:00 am
Report Generated: Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Courtmaster Sports, Inc. Proposal
CONTACT INFORMATION
Company:
Courtmaster Sports, Inc.
Email:
jeff@courtmastersports.com
Contact:
Jeffrey Brooker
Address:
P.O. Box 580795
North Palm Springs, CA 92258
Phone:
(760) 251-5201
Website:
www.courtmastersports.com
Submission Date:
Aug 31, 2022 9:05 AM
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PROPOSAL DOCUMENT REPORT
RFP No. 2022-RFP-137
Sport Courts Resurfacing Project
PROPOSAL DOCUMENT REPORT
Request For Proposal - Sport Courts Resurfacing Project
Page 2
ADDENDA CONFIRMATION
No addenda issued
QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Proposal (WITHOUT COST)*
Proposals shall be concise, well organized and demonstrate qualifications and applicable experience. Proposals shall be organized, and
include page numbers for all pages in the proposal. The proposal shall be uploaded here, in the following order and shall include:
A. Cover Letter
1. This letter should briefly introduce the firm, summarize the firm’s general qualifications, include an executive summary of
the specific approach which will be used to deliver the work scope; and identify the individual(s) name, address and phone
number authorized to negotiate Agreement terms and compensation.
B. Experience and Technical Competence
1. Background: Provide history of the firm’s consulting experience which specifically addresses the individual or firm’s
experience with similar Service as described in this RFP.
2. References: The proposal shall include a list of recently completed projects that are similar in scope and function to this
RFP. Provide a description of the project, client name, and the name, title, and telephone number of the primary contact
person.
C. Firm Staffing and Key Personnel
1. Staffing: Provide the number of staff to be assigned to perform the Services and the names/discipline/job title of each as
well as your firm’s capacity to provide additional personnel as needed.
2. Key Personnel: Identify key persons that will be principally responsible for working with the City. Indicate the role and
responsibility of each individual.
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Sport Courts Resurfacing Project
PROPOSAL DOCUMENT REPORT
Request For Proposal - Sport Courts Resurfacing Project
Page 3
3. Team Organization: Describe proposed team organization, including identification and responsibilities of key personnel.
4. Subcontractors: The Proposer shall identify functions that are likely to be subcontracted and identify the subcontractor
that is anticipated to perform each function.
D. Proposed Method to Accomplish the Work
1. Describe the technical and management approach to providing the Services to the City. Proposer should take into account
the scope of the Services, and general functions required. Include a draft first year schedule of tasks, milestones, and
deliverables that will provide for timely provision of the Services. In reviewing the scope of Services and goals described
herein, the Proposer may identify additional necessary tasks and is invited to bring these to the City’s attention within the
discussion of its proposed method to accomplish the work.
City_of_Palm_Desert_2022-RFP-137.pdf
2. Non-Collusion Declaration*
The undersigned declares:
I am an authorized representative of my company, the party making the foregoing Bid, to certify the following.
The Bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or
corporation. The Bid is genuine and not collusive or sham. The Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other
Bidder to put in a false or sham bid. The Bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any Bidder
or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or to refrain from bidding. The Bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, so ught by
agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the Bid Price of the Bidder or any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead,
profit, or cost element of the Bid Price, or of that of any other Bidder. All statements contained in the Bid are true. The B idder has not,
directly or indirectly, submitted his or her Bid Price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or
data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent
thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.
Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a Bidder that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company,
limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does exec ute, this
declaration on behalf of the Bidder.
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PROPOSAL DOCUMENT REPORT
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Sport Courts Resurfacing Project
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I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Confirmed
3. Enter your valid CA Contractors State License Board (CSLB) number*
Please enter your License Number here. This will be verified against the state database
748731
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4. Enter your California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Registration number*
Please enter your Public Works Contractor DIR Number. This will be verified against the state database.
1000030526
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5. Type of Business*
C Corporation (if corporation, two signatures are required)
6. Litigation*
Provide litigation history for any claims filed by your firm or against your firm related to the provision of Services in the last five (5)
years (or type "N/A").
N/A
7. Changes to Agreement*
The City standard professional services agreement contract is included as an attachment herein. The Proposer shall identify any
objections to and/or request changes to the standard contract language in this section of the proposal (or type "N/A"). If you are
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identifying changes here ALSO upload a copy of the redlined Language/Agreement with your Proposal. Changes requested may effect
the City's decision to enter into an Agreement.
N/A
8. No Deviations from the RFP*
In submitting a proposal in response to this RFP, Proposer is certifying that it takes no exceptions to this RFP including, but not limited
to, the Agreement. If any exceptions are taken, such exceptions must be clearly noted here, and may be reason for rejection of the
proposal. As such, Proposer is directed to carefully review the proposed Agreement and, in particular, the insurance and
indemnification provisions therein (or type "N/A").
N/A
9. Project Team Resumes*
Submit resumes of all key personnel/support staff that will produce work product for the Servic es. Describe their qualifications,
education, and professional licensing.
Abraham_Pelayo_Resume.pdfLouise_Rupp_Resume.pdfJeffrey_Resume.pdf
10. List the Signatory(s) Authorized to Sign and Bind an Agreement.*
(If two (2) signatures are required, include the following information for both signatories)
A. Full Name
B. Title
C. Physical Business Address
D. Email Address
E. Phone Number
A. Jeffrey D. Brooker
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B. President and Secretary
C. 64615 Dillon Rd., North Palm Springs, CA 92258
D. admin@courtmaster.com
E. 760-251-5201
11. Certification of Proposal: The undersigned hereby submits its proposal and, by doing so, agrees to furnish services in accord ance
with the Request for Proposal (RFP), and to be bound by the terms and conditions of the RFP.*
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PRICE TABLES
COURT RESURFACING PROJECT
Price Sheet
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of
Measure
Unit Cost Total
1 Complete resurfacing of Four (4) Pickleball Courts. 1 LS $11,000.00 $11,000.00
2 Complete resurfacing of One (1) Tennis Court. 1 LS $8,750.00 $8,750.00
3 Complete resurfacing of One (1) Basketball Court. 1 LS $8,400.00 $8,400.00
4 Common area resurfacing, including expansion joint repairs. 1 100 sqft $125.00 $125.00
5 Tennis Court Repair Technician Hourly Rate 1 Hourly Rate $100.00 $100.00
6 Tennis Court Repair Supervisor, if required, Hourly Rate 1 Hourly Rate $0.00 $0.00
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Line Item Description Quantity Unit of
Measure
Unit Cost Total
7 Wind Screen Install Technician, Hourly Rate 1 Hourly Rate $100.00 $100.00
8 Wind Screen Install Supervisor, if required, Hourly Rate 1 Hourly Rate $0.00 $0.00
9 Large Equipment (Delivery, Skid-steer, Pettibone forklift, etc.) 1 Hourly Rate $150.00 $150.00
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COURTMASTER SPORTS, INC.
P. O. Box 580795, North Palm Springs, CA 92258
Tel: 760-251-5201 Fax: 760-251-5200
email: admin@courtmastersports.com
Courtmaster Sports, Inc.
Calif. Lic. #748731
Nevada Lic. #42709B
August 30, 2022
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Sports Court Resurfacing Project
Project #: 946-23
Attn: Randy Chavez
Dear Randy,
Enclosed please fine our proposal for the sports court resurfacing project RFP-137.
We are a general engineering contractor that specialized in sport and recreation maintenance and
construction. We have been in business for 42 years and have built and maintained some of the
deserts finest facilities.
If awarded this contract, we will identify and prioritize the work in order of liability first and
aesthetics second.
The basketball courts wear out under the goals and become slippery. Some of the expansion
joints are tripping hazards. We will arrange to repair and or resurface these courts first.
Additionally, we will design a schedule that accounts for weather and seasonal usage conditions
for the balance of the work. Our office manager Louise Rupp is available from 8:00am to
5:00pm Monday through Friday to assist with negotiations and billing matters contact Louise or
Jeffrey at 760-251-5201 during business hours or 760-464-9929 after hours.
If you should have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to
contact our office.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeff Brooker
Director of Operations
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COURTMASTER SPORTS, INC.
P. O. Box 580795, North Palm Springs, CA 92258
Tel: 760-251-5201 Fax: 760-251-5200
email: admin@courtmastersports.com
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Sports Court Resurfacing Project
Project #: 946-23
Experience and Technical Competence
1. Background:
Our experience with the repairing and resurfacing of tennis, basketball and pickleball courts is
substantial. This division of our company is our main stream of income. Of our 42 years of
service, 37 years has been resurfacing sport courts.
We have intrinsic knowledge of every court in Palm Deserts’ Recreation District because of our
prior court maintenance agreement.
2. References:
Four your perusal, the following is a list of references:
1. The Vintage Club Scott Burler 617-678-8148
2. Rancho Las Palmas Vicente Ferrer 310-561-0026
3. Chaparral Country Club Todd Meginness 760-340-1893 ext. 102
4. Thunderbird Country Club Brett Draper 760-770-6188
5. PGA West Matt Samson 760-564-3963
6. City of Henderson Kirk Niemand 702-267-5840
7. City of Pahrump Jimmy Martinez 775-727-2821
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COURTMASTER SPORTS, INC.
P. O. Box 580795, North Palm Springs, CA 92258
Tel: 760-251-5201 Fax: 760-251-5200
email: admin@courtmastersports.com
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Sports Court Resurfacing Project
Project #: 946-23
Firm Staffing and Key Personnel
1. Staffing:
We operate in two states; Las Vegas, Nevada and North Palm Springs, California. We field four
2-man crews that can roam between Palm Desert and Las Vegas if needed. We can perform the
majority of the work with one or two crews depending on time sensitivity.
Our crew leaders are Abraham Pelayo Cordero, 10 years; Justo Gonzalez, 4 years; Antonio Daza,
20 years and Jeffrey Brooker, 3 years.
Their skill sets include: windscreen, crack repair, court surface removal, replacing concrete,
expansion joint reconstruction, material mix designs, and application of surface material,
striping, net replacement, post repairs and court washing.
All of the crew leaders have helpers that are learning the trade and advancing their skill set.
2. & 3. Key Personnel and Team Organization:
This contract will require a three person management team. Our team consists of (No.1) Office
Manager for scheduling and dispatching crews, (No. 2) our Field Operations Manager for
expediting our tasks and logistics for material deliveries and (No. 3) our Head Foreman for
quality control.
1. Office Manager: Louise Rupp 760-251-5201
2. Field Operations: Jeffrey Brooker 760-464-4243
3. Head Foreman: Abraham Pelayo Cordero 442-256-0515
4. Subcontractors:
We will contract with United Site Services to install temporary construction fencing. Fencing
will remain in place until the court is signed-off and is safe.
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COURTMASTER SPORTS, INC.
P. O. Box 580795, North Palm Springs, CA 92258
Tel: 760-251-5201 Fax: 760-251-5200
email: admin@courtmastersports.com
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Sports Court Resurfacing Project
Project #: 946-23
Proposed Method to Accomplish the Work
Our approach to providing the sports court resurfacing and maintenance services are as follows:
A. First year schedule will be focused on the basketball courts located at Civic Center Park,
Hovley Park, Joe Mann Park, Palma Village Park and University Park. Any safety issues
at other sites will be addressed as well.
B. Unsafe, over width and vertically displaced expansion joints will be cleared of existing
fillers, levelled and reconstructed with acrylic modified cement. A control joint will be
saw-cut longitudinally for expansion and contraction.
C. We will adhere to scope provided in 3.2 surfacing A-G.
D. We will reattach windscreen as needed and replace when deemed necessary by the city.
E. We stock tennis, pickleball and basketball nets in our warehouse for immediate
scheduling.
F. All net posts will be serviced and repainted upon completion of tennis and/or pickleball
resurfacing.
G. An achievable milestone in this contract will be the successful completion of four
basketball courts, reparation of any safety issues and any replacement of court equipment.
We will acquire a mutual understanding of the physical work and the payment process.
H. Moving forward, we will have the experience to undertake the scopes at the larger parks
in the system.
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ABRAHAM PELAYO CORDERO
80661 Calyx Ave., Indio, CA 92201
pelayo.abraham14@gmail.com | 442-256-0515
SKILLS &
ABILITIES Break out and replace heaving concrete
Surface removal with grinder
Core drilling
Expansion joint reconstruction
Net post repair
Windscreen repair and replacement
Fence repair and painting
Court washing
EXPERIENCE HEAD FOREMAN
COURTMASTER SPORTS, INC.
SEPTEMBER 2012 - PRESENT
Repair and resurface tennis and sport courts
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LOUISE RUPP
81220 Palm Meadows Dr., Indio, CA 92201
admin@courtmastersports.com | 760-251-5201
SKILLS &
ABILITIES Fork lift operator
Court washing
Court layout and striping
EXPERIENCE OFFICE MANAGER
COURTMASTER SPORTS, INC.
AUGUST 2014 - PRESENT
Answer phone and email requests for proposals
Schedule inspections and Work Orders
Create bid documents and contracts
Negotiate contracts and schedule work
Create pay applications and invoices
Collect time cards and work with payroll specialists
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JEFFREY J BROOKER
66211 Desert View Dr., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
jjbrod03@gmail.com | 760-464-4243
SKILLS &
ABILITIES Equipment operator
Court washing
Court layout and striping
EXPERIENCE FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER
COURTMASTER SPORTS, INC.
JUNE 2019 - PRESENT
Meet crews in the morning to discuss schedule and equipment
needed
Visit job sites to expedite work and quality control
Visit courts for inspections
Order materials and logistics
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
PREPARED BY: Rosie Lua, Planning Manager
REQUEST: INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION
AND PERSONNEL) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING
CHAPTER 2.22 ESTABLISHING THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive further reading and pass to second reading an Ordinance amending Title 2
(Administration and Personnel) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC), adding Chapter
2.22 establishing the Architectural Review Commission.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The City of Palm Desert, at its inception as a city, established an architectural review process
by way of the “Architectural Review Process and Board.” The name referred to this reviewing
body would change over time, including its membership ranging from five (5) to seven (7)
members. The professional expertise has consisted of architects, civil engineers, landscape
architects, and those with some knowledge of the development community; however, the
membership composition has varied.
On March 25, 1993, Ordinance No. 710 established the Architectural Review Commission (ARC)
as the name of the reviewing body to include the responsibilities of architecture and landscape
design.
On April 12, 2012, Ordinance No. 1238 increased membership from seven to nine (7-9),
absorbing the Landscape Beautification Committee to help broaden the representation of items
reviewed by the Commission.
On September 12, 2013, Ordinance No.1259 amended Chapter 25.68 (Decisions by the ARC),
establishing the findings and responsibilities of the ARC; however, the ARC bylaws were
inadvertently removed from the PDMC in their entirety.
On January 23, 2020, the City Council held a study session and appointed a subcommittee to
conduct an in-depth evaluation of the City’s Committees and Commissions. On November 19,
2020, a staff report was approved by the City Council, providing a comprehensive overview of
the subcommittee’s findings, including 22 recommendations and areas identified for further
review, including that of the ARC. The Procedures and Polices recommended a thorough review
of the current bylaws for all Committees and Commissions and recommendations to the City
Council accordingly.
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On June 7, 2022, staff provided a comprehensive overview of the ARC to the Committee and
Commission Subcommittee, including staff’s recommendations to re-establish the ARC bylaws
in the PDMC. Staff’s proposed recommendations to the Subcommittee as the following:
•Reduce membership from nine (9) to five (5) members.
•Membership to include professional expertise in landscape design.
•Allow membership for a nonresident with professional expertise as an architect or
landscape architect/designer.
After much discussion, the consensus was that the membership composition was better served
if the ARC consisted of seven (7) members to further diversify the reviewing body and allocate
for recurring recusals resulting in a lack of quorum.
Currently, nine (9) voting members are allotted for the ARC and are effectively conducting
business with six (6) appointed members. There are three (3) professional architects, one (1)
professional landscape architect/designer, one (1) development industry professional, and one
(1)member of the public who represents the community at large and is knowledgeable in the
design, landscape, or architectural field.
Staff’s recommendation for this Ordinance amendment is highlighted below:
A.Membership shall consist of seven (7) voting members appointed by the City Council.
B.At all times, the Commission shall strive to maintain a membership composition that
includes the following:
1.Architect, three (3) members:
2. Landscape architect/designer, one (1) member.
And may include, three (3) members, the following:
3. Development industry professional.
4.Member of the public who represents the community at large and is knowledgeable
in the design, landscape, or architectural field.
5.Nonresident with professional expertise as an architect or landscape
architect/designer.
Strategic Plan:
Land Use, Housing & Open Space – Priority 5: “Utilize progressive land use policies and
standards to support ongoing and future needs.”
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City of Palm Desert
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Environment Review:
This Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that the
Ordinance would not have the potential or possibility of causing a significant effect on the
environment.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no direct financial impact associated with this action.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Chris Escobedo
City Attorney: Robert Hargreaves
Director of Finance: Veronica Chavez
Assistant City Manager: Chris Escobedo
City Manager: Todd Hileman
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND
PERSONNEL) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING
CHAPTER 2.22 ESTABLISHING THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code (PDMC) establishes provisions for the City of Palm Desert (“City”) Commissions;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert desires to enact this
Ordinance to make such updates, clarifications, and revisions to the PDMC; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert finds that all the recitations
are true and correct and does constitute the findings and considerations of the Council in
this case.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds that the above recitals are true and
correct and, accordingly, are incorporated as a material part of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Amendment to PDMC. Addition of PDMC Chapter 2.22 Architectural
Review Commission (ARC) is hereby added to the PDMC as follows:
2.22 Architectural Review Commission (ARC)
2.22.010 Architectural Review Commission established.
The Architectural Review Commission (“ARC”) is hereby established for the
following purpose and shall have the following responsibilities:
A. Purpose. The ARC reviews the building architecture and landscape design
of commercial, office, industrial, and residential development, deviations, or otherwise
as stated in the municipal code and modifications to previously approved projects to
assure compatibility with the City's policies and objectives.
B. Responsibilities.
1. Review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission for
precise plans, development plans, conditional use permits, variances, and planned
community developments, and/or as otherwise indicated in Section 25.60.070;
2. Conduct final approval for design review and sign design review
pursuant to Chapter 25.68 and/or as otherwise indicated in Section 25.60.070;
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3. Recognize the interdependence of land values and aesthetics and
provide a method by which the City may implement this interdependence to its
benefit;
4. Ensure the architectural design of buildings or structures and
landscaping of developed areas and open spaces are visually harmonious with
surrounding development and the natural environments;
5. Promote high-quality aesthetics and visual interest when considering
developments to attain the most desirable use of land and improvements; and
6. Encourage the development of private and public property in
harmony with the desired character of the City and in conformance with the
guidelines provided in Title 25 (Zoning) with due regard for the public and private
interests involved.
The provisions set forth in Chapter 2.34 shall apply to this commission, except as
otherwise required by state law. If there is any conflict or inconsistency between the
provisions of this chapter and those in Chapter 2.34, the provisions of this chapter will
control.
2.22.020 Membership
A. ARC shall consist of seven (7) regular members.
B. At all times, the Commission shall strive to maintain a membership
composition that includes the following professionals:
1. Architect, three (3) members.
2. Landscape Architect/Designer, one (1) member.
And may include three (3) members, the following:
3. Development Industry professional.
4. Member of the public who represents the community at large and is
knowledgeable in the design, landscape, or architectural field.
5. Nonresident with professional expertise as an Architect or
Landscape Architect/Designer.
C. Secretary.
The Director of Development Services or designee shall serve as the official
secretary to the ARC.
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Ordinance No. _____ Page 3
2.22.030 Meetings
A. Regular Meetings
The ARC may hold two (2) regular meetings per month at such time and place as
fixed by resolution.
B. Disqualification of members for interest in properties.
1. Any ARC member who is employed to execute a plan, building, or
structure of any kind requiring Commission approval or who will take part in the
competition for any such building or structure shall be disqualified from voting,
recuse oneself, and step down from proceedings on that item.
2. Projects associated with Commission members before the ARC shall
be filed under the same rules, procedures, and guidelines as all other projects as
set forth in Chapter 25 of the municipal code.
SECTION 3. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City Council
hereby finds and determines that this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that the
Ordinance would not have the potential or possibility of causing a significant effect on the
environment. Specifically, the proposed changes to the PDMC are primarily procedural
and administrative in nature. Moreover, the changes are technical in nature and do not
allow for a specific development. In reviewing the Ordinance, the City Council has
exercised its independent judgment and has reviewed and considered the Ordinance in
light of all testimony received, both oral and written. Therefore, based upon the entire
administrative record, the City Council hereby determines that no further environmental
review is required for the Ordinance.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, or phrase of this
Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid, unconstitutional, or
unenforceable by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portion of the Ordinance. The City Council declares
that it would have passed each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or
phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection,
sentence, clause, or phrase would be declared invalid, unconstitutional, or unenforceable.
SECTION 5. Publication. The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is
hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in The Desert Sun, a newspaper of general
circulation, published, and circulated in the City of Palm Desert, California, and shall be
in full force and effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.
ADOPTED ON ________________, 20___.
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Ordinance No. _____ Page 4
JAN C. HARNIK
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
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Ordinance No. _____ Page 5
I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, do hereby
certify that Ordinance No. ____ is a full, true, and correct copy, and was introduced at a
regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council on _________, 20___, and adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council held on __________, 20___, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of Palm Desert, California, on ______________, 20___.
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
PREPARED BY: Randy Chavez, Community Services Manager
Shawn Muir, Management Analyst
Andy Ramirez, Deputy Director of Public Works
REQUEST: CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1374 § 1 AND
ORDINANCE 1258 § 1, REVISING CHAPTER 24.04.060 (INVASIVE
PLANT SPECIES) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO PROHIBITED LANDSCAPE MATERIALS FOR
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive further reading and pass to second reading an Ordinance revising Chapter 24.04.060
(Invasive Plant Species) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The City of Palm Desert is a leader in the Coachella Valley regarding operating and
maintaining City-managed environments, conservation, and landscaping. The Palm Desert
Municipal Code reflects this with sections on landscape design, water conservation, and
invasive plant species. After a review, Staff determined that additional prevention measures
are needed to evade the planting of nuisance species due to root systems that often
negatively impact sidewalk and roadway public safety. Therefore, staff recommends an
update to the City’s Municipal Code Section 24.04.060 to include examples of prohibited
nuisance species for new municipal, residential, and commercial development.
This code update uses the guidance of the California Invasive Plant Inventory and United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) invasive noxious weeds database to identify
invasive and noxious plant materials, such as the Mexican fan palm (Washingtonia robusta).
Staff have also identified certain uses of non-prohibited plants that create a nuisance within
public rights of way and on private property in the City. For example, planting of the North
Indian rosewood tree (Dalbergia sissoo) causes buckling of paved areas when planted near
parking lots and sidewalks leading to potential safety issues and increased maintenance
costs. Also, Pencil Cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli) produces a poisonous latex that can cause
temporary blindness. Therefore, such plants will not be planted within the City and will
be prohibited in any new private developments requiring City-approved landscaping plans.
Commission Recommendation:
The Architectural Review Commission was provided a presentation on the Ordinance updates
at a Special Meeting on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. The Commission unanimously concurred
with the above Staff recommendation and requested future public outreach to residents and local
nurseries regarding allowable plant species.
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City of Palm Desert
Amendment to Ordinance 24.04.060 Invasive Plant Species
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no immediate impact to the General Fund. This action aims to reduce future liabilities
and maintenance costs.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Martin Alvarez
City Attorney: Robert Hargreaves
Finance Director: Veronica Chavez
Assistant City Manager: Chris Escobedo
City Manager: Todd Hileman
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Invasive Plant Species Ordinance (Redline Version)
2.Invasive Plant Species Ordinance (Clean Version)
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Attachment 1
INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES ORDINANCE (REDLINE VERSION)
ORDINANCE NO. ______________________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24.04.060 (INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES)
AS RELATED TO PROHIBITED LANDSCAPE MATERIALS FOR
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
WHEREAS, in 2022 and 2013, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 1374 §
1, and Ord. 1258 § 1, respectively, (Chapter 24.04.060 of the Municipal Code) which
prohibited invasive plants invasive noxious weeds from landscape design; and
WHEREAS, the Code references the California Invasive Plant Inventory and
USDA invasive noxious weeds database; and
WHEREAS, staff have determined that additional local plants are invasive,
noxious, or otherwise detrimental to the maintenance of landscaped areas of the City.
Amending the Ordinances would prohibit
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The City Council finds that the above recitals are true and
correct and, accordingly, are incorporated as a material part of this Ordinance.
Section 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) (the activity
will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment) because this ordinance is merely clarifying existing law and making minor
changes to the City’s existing Municipal Code and pursuant to 15060(c)(3) (the activity is
not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because these clarifications and minor modifications to
the City’s Municipal Code have no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly.
Section 3. Amendment to Municipal Code. Chapter 24.04.060 of the City of
Palm Desert, California, Municipal Code shall be amended and restated to read as
follows:
24.04.060 Invasive, noxious, and nuisance plant species.
A.Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Section 24.04.060 is to; (1) preserve
the public health and safety, (2) protect public and private property from the damaging
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spread of invasive, noxious and nuisance plants and; (3) to protect indigenous plants
and wildlife.
B.Definitions: As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Invasive Plant Species – An “invasive plant species” is any plant species that is:
(1) non-native to the ecosystem under consideration; and (2) whose introduction
may cause or causes economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.
For the purposes of this Chapter, Invasive Plant Species include any plant
species listed on the California Invasive Plant Inventory and/or the U.S.
Department of Agriculture Invasive and Noxious Plant Database, regardless of
rating (watch, limited, moderate or high).
Noxious Plant Species – A “noxious plant species” is any plant species that is
injurious to agricultural crops, natural habitats/ecosystems, and/or humans and
livestock. For the purposes of this Chapter, Noxious Plant Species include any
plant species designated by the weed control regulations in the federal Noxious
Weed Control and Eradication Act of 2004 and identified on a regional district
noxious plant species control list.
Nuisance Plant Species – A “nuisance plant species” is any plant species that
is either: (1) not designated as “noxious” or “invasive” in this Section 24.04.060,
but may cause or causes a threat to public health and safety or (2) is designated
as “noxious” or “invasive” but requires special attention to avoid potential threats
to public health and safety. Nuisance Plant Species include, but are not limited
to, the following species: Washingtonia robusta, Dalbergia sissoo and Euphorbia
tirucalli.
C.Prohibitions. All plant species categorized as “invasive”, “noxious”, and
“nuisance” are hereby prohibited within the City’s jurisdiction. This prohibition
includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1)Plant species categorized as “invasive”, “noxious”, or “nuisance”
are prohibited from use in landscape design plans as outlined in Section
24.04.050 of Title 24 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
(2)Plant species categorized as “invasive”, “noxious”, or “nuisance”
shall not be installed on City property, including parks, parkway areas, and rights
of way.
(3)Plant species categorized as “invasive”, “noxious”, or “nuisance”
shall not be installed on private property.
D.Violations and Penalties. Any new development that plants or replants a
species categorized as “invasive”, “noxious”, or “nuisance” within the City’s
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jurisdiction shall be in violation of this Section 24.04.060 and shall be subject to
the enforcement and penalties set forth in Section 24.04.140 of Title 24 of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Noxious weeds are any weed designated by the weed control regulations in the
Noxious Weed Control and Eradication Act of 2004 and identified on a regional district
noxious weed control list. Plants listed as noxious or invasive by the California Invasive
Plant Inventory or USDA invasive noxious weeds database, as amended, regardless of
rating (watch, limited, moderate, or high), are prohibited in a landscape design.
Nuisance and invasive tree and plant pallets shall not be installed in City parks,
parkway areas, parking lots, the right of way, nor on private property that may cause a
threat to public safety. Prohibited plant materials also include and are not limited to
Washingtonia robusta, Dalbergia sissoo and Euphorbia tirucalli.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid, unconstitutional, or
unenforceable by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portion of the Ordinance. The City Council declares
that it would have passed each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or
phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection,
sentence, clause or phrase would be declared invalid, unconstitutional or unenforceable.
Section 5. Publication. The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is
hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in the Desert Sun, a newspaper of general
circulation, published and circulated in the City of Palm Desert, California, and shall be in
full force and effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, at its regular meeting held this ______ day of ________, 2022, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
________________________________
JAN C. HARNIK, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
_________________________________
ANTHONY J. MEJIA, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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Attachment 2
INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES ORDINANCE (CLEAN VERSION)
ORDINANCE NO. ______________________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24.04.060 (INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES)
AS RELATED TO PROHIBITED LANDSCAPE MATERIALS FOR
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
WHEREAS, in 2022 and 2013, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 1374 §
1, and Ord. 1258 § 1, respectively, (Chapter 24.04.060 of the Municipal Code) which
prohibited invasive plants invasive noxious weeds from landscape design; and
WHEREAS, the Code references the California Invasive Plant Inventory and
USDA invasive noxious weeds database; and
WHEREAS, staff have determined that additional local plants are invasive,
noxious, or otherwise detrimental to the maintenance of landscaped areas of the City.
Amending the Ordinances would prohibit
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The City Council finds that the above recitals are true and
correct and, accordingly, are incorporated as a material part of this Ordinance.
Section 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) (the activity
will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment) because this ordinance is merely clarifying existing law and making minor
changes to the City’s existing Municipal Code and pursuant to 15060(c)(3) (the activity is
not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because these clarifications and minor modifications to
the City’s Municipal Code have no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly.
Section 3. Amendment to Municipal Code. Chapter 24.04.060 of the City of
Palm Desert, California, Municipal Code shall be amended and restated to read as
follows:
24.04.060 Invasive, noxious, and nuisance plant species.
A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Section 24.04.060 is to; (1) preserve
the public health and safety, (2) protect public and private property from the damaging
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spread of invasive, noxious and nuisance plants and; (3) to protect indigenous plants
and wildlife.
B. Definitions: As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Invasive Plant Species – An “invasive plant species” is any plant species that is:
(1) non-native to the ecosystem under consideration; and (2) whose introduction
may cause or causes economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.
For the purposes of this Chapter, Invasive Plant Species include any plant
species listed on the California Invasive Plant Inventory and/or the U.S.
Department of Agriculture Invasive and Noxious Plant Database, regardless of
rating (watch, limited, moderate or high).
Noxious Plant Species – A “noxious plant species” is any plant species that is
injurious to agricultural crops, natural habitats/ecosystems, and/or humans and
livestock. For the purposes of this Chapter, Noxious Plant Species include any
plant species designated by the weed control regulations in the federal Noxious
Weed Control and Eradication Act of 2004 and identified on a regional district
noxious plant species control list.
Nuisance Plant Species – A “nuisance plant species” is any plant species that
is either: (1) not designated as “noxious” or “invasive” in this Section 24.04.060,
but may cause or causes a threat to public health and safety or (2) is designated
as “noxious” or “invasive” but requires special attention to avoid potential threats
to public health and safety. Nuisance Plant Species include, but are not limited
to, the following species: Washingtonia robusta, Dalbergia sissoo and Euphorbia
tirucalli.
C. Prohibitions. All plant species categorized as “invasive”, “noxious”, and
“nuisance” are hereby prohibited within the City’s jurisdiction. This prohibition
includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) Plant species categorized as “invasive”, “noxious”, or “nuisance”
are prohibited from use in landscape design plans as outlined in Section
24.04.050 of Title 24 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
(2) Plant species categorized as “invasive”, “noxious”, or “nuisance”
shall not be installed on City property, including parks, parkway areas, and rights
of way.
(3) Plant species categorized as “invasive”, “noxious”, or “nuisance”
shall not be installed on private property.
D. Violations and Penalties. Any new development that plants or replants a
species categorized as “invasive”, “noxious”, or “nuisance” within the City’s
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jurisdiction shall be in violation of this Section 24.04.060 and shall be subject to
the enforcement and penalties set forth in Section 24.04.140 of Title 24 of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid, unconstitutional, or
unenforceable by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portion of the Ordinance. The City Council declares
that it would have passed each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or
phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection,
sentence, clause or phrase would be declared invalid, unconstitutional or unenforceable.
Section 5. Publication. The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is
hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in the Desert Sun, a newspaper of general
circulation, published and circulated in the City of Palm Desert, California, and shall be in
full force and effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, at its regular meeting held this ______ day of ________, 2022, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
________________________________
JAN C. HARNIK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________________
ANTHONY J. MEJIA, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
PREPARED BY: Randy Bowman, Deputy Public Works Director
Eric Ceja, Economic Development Director
REQUEST: AWARD CONTRACT TO INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC., OF
PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES OF
LUPINE PLAZA IN THE AMOUNT OF $562,135 (PROJECT NO. 810-22)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award a Contract to Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., of Perris, California, for design and
engineering services of Lupine Plaza in the amount of $562,135.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract amendment
requests per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement and any documents
necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Strategic Plan:
This project will advance the following goals of the Strategic Plan:
• Land Use, Housing & Open Space – Priority 1: Enhance Palm Desert as a first-class
destination for premier shopping and national retail businesses.
• Land Use, Housing & Open Space – Priority 5: Utilize progressive land-use policies and
standards to support ongoing and future needs.
• Tourism and Marketing – Priority 1: Improve access to Palm Desert and its attractions to
enhance the ease of lifestyle.
• Transportation – Priority 1: Create walkable neighborhoods and areas within Palm Desert
that would include residential, retail, services and employment centers, and parks,
recreation, and open space to reduce the use of low occupancy vehicles.
Background:
In September 2020, as a response to the State of California’s COVID-19 restrictions on business
operations, the City of Palm Desert (City) installed a temporary plaza that closed traffic in a
section of Lupine Lane north of El Paseo. The plaza provided an outdoor rest and eating area
for visitors to El Paseo and a space for local restaurants to serve food.
On June 10, 2021, the City Council directed staff to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to
seek design firms that could facilitate the creation of a permanent public plaza. The City Council
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also directed staff to establish a subcommittee to work with the selected firm for design guidance
and community outreach. The subcommittee consisted of two City Councilmembers; four City
Commissioners; one Board Member from the El Paseo Merchants Association; and property
owners adjacent to Lupine Lane.
On September 30, 2021, the City Council authorized a professional services agreement with
MIG, Inc. to provide professional design and engineering services to develop the preliminary
design of Lupine Plaza. MIG, Inc. conducted outreach to the subcommittee, key stakeholders,
and the community at large. Types of outreach efforts included subcommittee meetings;
community engagement (onsite at the temporary plaza and video conference); stakeholder
meetings; Commission presentations; and displaying information on EngagePalmDesert.com. A
Design Concept Study was developed based on this feedback.
On April 14, 2022, the City Council approved a preliminary design identified in the Design
Concept Study for a permanent Lupine Plaza and directed staff to commence with the
preparation of final design and construction drawings for Lupine Plaza. The preferred design
concept includes a full street closure on Lupine Lane from El Paseo north to the south entrance
to the Coble Building to the west. The approved preliminary design is comprised of shade trees,
multiple types of seating, a shade structure, enhanced permeable paving, bicycle facilities, public
art, and other design elements.
On June 23, 2022, the City Council authorized staff to release an RFP for construction drawings,
California Environmental Quality Act analysis, engineering services, traffic study, and all other
services associated with the final design and construction of a permanent Lupine Plaza. The
City Council also appropriated $4,000,000 from General Fund Reserves for the design and
construction of the project.
Design Consultant Procurement and Analysis:
On August 5, 2022, the City released an RFP for design and engineering services for Lupine
Plaza. The scope of work will be developed in a phased manner. The first phase will include
CEQA environmental analysis, traffic study with alternative analysis, preliminary engineering,
and other technical studies. Once developed, staff will seek input and direction from City Council
regarding the preliminary engineering and analyses. Subsequently, the selected design firm will
receive authorization to proceed with Phase II, which includes developing the final design,
engineering, construction and bidding support, and other remaining services.
On August 29, 2022, the City received two proposals from design firms. A proposal review
committee consisting of staff from the departments of Public Works and Economic Development
evaluated the proposals. The committee also interviewed both design firms on September 2,
2022. The design firms and initial proposed costs include:
Design Firm Location Proposal Amount
Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. Perris, CA $601,291 *
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MIG, Inc. San Diego, CA $687,497
* Negotiated amount of $562,135 contingent upon City Council’s direction regarding the study of
alternative design concepts (described below)
Subsequent to the interviews, staff engaged Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. to negotiate the
fee and schedule. The consultant anticipates completing the scope of services in 14 months
(November 30, 2023), which aligns with the conceptual timeline previously presented to City
Council (i.e., 12 to 18 months).
Staff recently contacted references for Interwest to verify their performance working with other
municipalities. References were contacted, and all were very positive in nature. No negative
comments were given. Interwest was described as very professional, attentive, and serviceable.
Interwest was also praised for its professional depth because they are capable of planning,
building inspections, and construction support.
Staff also commissioned an independent financial review by HR Green Consulting to analyze
the cost-effectiveness of the proposal. This analysis provided an overview of how well the
proposal met the criteria of the RFP. HR Green also conducted a fiscal analysis, which included
costs per labor unit, level of effort by task, methodologies, and expertise.
Recommendation and Request for Direction:
Based on the proposal review and interview process, due diligence research, and negotiations,
the staff recommends entering into a professional services agreement with Interwest Consulting
Group, Inc. The consultant has adjusted their proposed fee to reflect feedback from staff and
HR Green, including time allocated to Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the project, public engagement,
and construction support. As a result, staff recommends including $20,000 (totaling $562,135)
for an additional services allowance. This allowance serves as a contingency and shall be
authorized by staff, if necessary.
Also, staff requests direction from the City Council on whether one or more alternative designs
be studied during Phase 1. At the direction of the City Manager, staff requested the consultant
provide itemized costs to potentially study up to three design concepts in the feasibility and
alternative analysis phase. In addition to the preferred design concept previously accepted by
the City Council, two design alternatives previously presented to the City Council with different
approaches to vehicle access could include:
• Alternative Design Concept #1: A “slow street” that is regularly closed to vehicles.
• Alternative Design Concept #2: Retain one-way access next to a pedestrian plaza.
Each alternative analysis will cost $16,880 per concept, in addition to the cost to deliver the
preferred design concept for the Project. The contract cost for the alternative analysis scenarios
is summarized in the following table:
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Scope of Work Design Contract Unit Cost Total Design Contract
Approved Design Concept $562,135 $562,135
One Alternative Design Concept Analysis $16,880 $579,015
Two Alternative Design Concepts Analysis $33,760 $595,895
The recommended action as proposed in this staff report is for just the preferred design concept
previously accepted by the City Council. If the City Council chooses to have the consultant
conduct one or more alternative analyses, the City Council will need to substitute the appropriate
total contract amount per the table above.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
On June 23, 2022, the City Council approved the Lupine Plaza Project and authorized an
appropriation of $4,000,000 for design and construction; therefore, there is no further financial
impact to the General Fund following this action. Based upon the City Council’s previous
approval and this action, funds are available under Account No. 4004430-5000912 as follows:
Contractor Deliverable Budget Award Balance
MIG, Inc. Design Concept Study
(completed)
$70,370 $70,370
Interwest Consulting
Group, Inc.
Design and Engineering
$4,000,000
*$562,135
TBD Construction $0
Totals: $4,070,370 $632,505 $3,437,865
* Bold/Italic item is the subject of this request – amount will increase per the previous table if Council
directs the analysis of one or two alternatives.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Martin Alvarez
Finance Director: Veronica Chavez
Assistant City Manager: Chris Escobedo
City Manager: Todd Hileman
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Agreement
2. Interwest Proposal
3. Interwest Updated Cost Proposal
4. Alternative Design Concepts
5. Vicinity Map
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 29th day of September, 2022, by and
between the City of Palm Desert, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State
of California with its principal place of business at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
California 92260-2578, County of Riverside, State of California (“City”) and INTERWEST
CONSULTING GROUP, INC, a CORPORATION, with its principal place of business at 1
JENNER, SUITE 160, IRVINE 92618 ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes
individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Project.
The City is a public agency of the State of California and is in need of professional services
for the following project:
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN SERVICES
FOR LUPINE PLAZA (hereinafter referred to as “the Project”).
2.2 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
professional services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Consultant is duly licensed and has the necessary qualifications to provide such services.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to
furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary
work necessary to fully and adequately supply the services necessary for the Project ("Services").
The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this
Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable
local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from SEPTEMBER 29,
2022, to OCTOBER 1, 2024, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall
complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established
schedules and deadlines.
3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.
3.2.1 Independent Contractor; Control and Payment of Subordinates.
The Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine
the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this
Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.
Any personnel performing the Services shall not be employees of City and shall at all times be
under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Neither City, or any of its officials, officers,
directors, employees or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultants officers, employees or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall
pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their
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performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be
responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not
limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability
insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services in a
prompt and timely manner in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit "B"
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant represents that it has the
professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services expeditiously. Upon
request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to
meet the Schedule of Services.
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City
that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services. Should one or more of such
personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal
competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot agree as
to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause.
The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows: JOE INDRAWAN,
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE and GIANNO FEOLI, PROJECT MANAGER.
3.2.5 City's Representative. The City hereby designates
CHRISTOPHER GERRY, PROJECT MANAGER, or his/her designee, to act as its representative
in all matters pertaining to the administration and performance of this Agreement ("City's
Representative"). City's Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for review
and approval of all products submitted by Consultant but not the authority to enlarge the scope of
Services or change the total compensation due to Consultant under this Agreement. The City
Manager shall be authorized to act on City's behalf and to execute all necessary documents which
enlarge the scope of services or change the Consultant's total compensation subject to the
provisions contained in Section 3.3 of this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or
orders from any person other than the City Manager, City's Representative or his/her designee.
3.2.6 Consultant's Representative. Consultant hereby designates JOE
INDRAWAN, PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE and GIANNO FEOLI, PROJECT MANAGER, or his/her
designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement ("Consultant's
Representative"). Consultant's Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on
behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant's Representative
shall supervise and direct the Services, using his/her best skill and attention, and shall be
responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures and for the
satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.7 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with
City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants and
other staff at all reasonable times.
3.2.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall
perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the
standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the
State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling
necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that all employees and subconsultants
shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Consultant
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represents that it, its employees and subconsultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and
approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, and that such
licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. Consultant
shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services
necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant's failure to comply
with the standard of care provided herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its sub-consultants
who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely
completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails
or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed
from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services
or to work on the Project.
3.2.9 Period of Performance. Consultant shall perform and complete all
Services under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above (“Performance
Time”). Consultant shall also perform the Services in strict accordance with any completion
schedule or Project milestones described in Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or which may be
separately agreed upon in writing by the City and Consultant (“Performance Milestones”).
Consultant agrees that if the Services are not completed within the aforementioned Performance
Time and/or pursuant to any such Performance Milestones developed pursuant to provisions of
this Agreement, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage.
Neither City nor Consultant shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in
performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing
Party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include a Force Majeure Event. A
Force Majeure Event shall mean an event that materially affects a Party’s performance and is one
or more of the following: (1) Acts of God or other natural disasters; (2) terrorism or other acts of a
public enemy; (3) orders of governmental authorities (including, without limitation, unreasonable
and unforeseeable delay in the issuance of permits or approvals by governmental authorities that
are required for the services); (4) strikes and other organized labor action occurring at the site
and the effects thereof on the services, only to the extent such strikes and other organized labor
action are beyond the control of Consultant and its subcontractors, and to the extent the effects
thereof cannot be avoided by use of replacement workers; and (5) pandemics, epidemics or
quarantine restrictions. For purposes of this section, “orders of governmental authorities,” includes
ordinances, emergency proclamations and orders, rules to protect the public health, welfare and
safety, and other actions of a public agency applicable to the services and Agreement.
Should a Force Majeure Event occur, the non-performing Party shall, within a reasonable time of
being prevented from performing, give written notice to the other Party describing the
circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume
performance of this Agreement. Force Majeure Events and/or delays, regardless of the Party
responsible for the delay, shall not entitle Consultant to any additional compensation.
Notwithstanding the foregoing in this section, the City may still terminate this Agreement in
accordance with the termination provisions of this Agreement.
3.2.10 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certification. Consultant shall
keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and
regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, and shall give
all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations
in connection with the Services and this Agreement. All violations of such laws and regulations
shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement for cause.
3.2.10.1 Employment Eligibility; Consultant. Consultant
certifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law
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respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time and shall require all
subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same. Consultant certifies that it has
not committed a violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date
of execution of this Agreement, and shall not violate any such law at any time during the term of
the Agreement.
3.2.10.2 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that
it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant,
employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap,
ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities
related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment
advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City's
Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or
guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.2.10.3 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so
as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant
shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and
regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate
to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed.
3.2.11 Insurance.
3.2.11.1 Minimum Requirements. Without limiting Consultant’s
indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of the Services, Consultant shall obtain,
provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance
of the type and amounts described below and in a form that is satisfactory to City.
(A) General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain
commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services
Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general
aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include
contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO
“insured contract” language will not be accepted.
(B) Automobile Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain
automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering
bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection
with Work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-
owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each
accident. The City’s Risk Manger may modify this requirement if it is determined that Consultant
will not be utilizing a vehicle in the performance of his/her duties under this Agreement.
(C) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance.
Consultant shall maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed
in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and in the
aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the
effective date of this Agreement and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through
a period no less than three years after completion of the Services required by this Agreement.
(D) Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Consultant shall
maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance
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(with limits of at least $1,000,000). Consultant shall submit to City, along with the certificate of
insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of the City, its officers, agents,
employees, volunteers and representatives.
(E) Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance. Consultant may opt
to utilize umbrella or excess liability insurance in meeting insurance requirements. In such
circumstances, Consultant shall obtain and maintain an umbrella or excess liability insurance
policy with limits that will provide bodily injury, personal injury and property damage liability
coverage at least as broad as the primary coverages set forth above, including commercial
general liability and employer’s liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following terms
and conditions:
(1) A drop down feature requiring the policy to respond if
any primary insurance that would otherwise have
applied proves to be uncollectible in whole or in part for
any reason;
(2) Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to reimbursement;
(3) Concurrency of effective dates with primary policies; and
(4) Policies shall “follow form” to the underlying primary
policies.
(5) Insureds under primary policies shall also be insureds
under the umbrella or excess policies.
(F) Fidelity Coverage. Reserved.
(G) Cyber Liability Insurance. Reserved.
If coverage is maintained on a claims-made basis, Consultant shall maintain such coverage for
an additional period of three (3) years following termination of the Agreement.
3.2.11.2 Other Provisions or Requirements.
(A) Proof of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of
insurance to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of
subrogation endorsement for workers’ compensation. Insurance certificates and endorsements
must be approved by City’s Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current
certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this
Agreement. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance
policies, at any time.
(B) Duration of Coverage. Consultant shall procure and
maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or
damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Services
hereunder by Consultant, his/her agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants.
(C) Primary/Non-Contributing. Coverage provided by
Consultant shall be primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by City
shall not be required to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied
by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance
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shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a
primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of City before the City’s own insurance or self-
insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
(D) City’s Rights of Enforcement. In the event any policy of
insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications, or is
canceled and not replaced, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain the insurance it deems
necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant, or City will
withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City
may terminate this Agreement.
(E) Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued
by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance or is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California,
with an assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or
larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise
approved by the City’s Risk Manager.
(F) Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained
or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against the City,
its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees, volunteers, and representatives or
shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with
these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its
own right of recovery against the City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials,
employees, volunteers and representatives and shall require similar written express waivers and
insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
(G) Enforcement of Contract Provisions (non estoppel).
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to
inform Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on
the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
(H) Requirements Not Limiting. Requirements of specific
coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage,
limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance.
Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to
a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of
other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Consultant maintains higher limits than the
minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits
maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified
minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
(I) Notice of Cancellation. Consultant agrees to oblige its
insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide City with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation
(except for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for
each required coverage.
(J) Additional Insured Status. General liability, automobile
liability, and if applicable, pollution liability and cyber liability, policies shall provide or be endorsed
to provide that the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents, volunteers and
representatives shall be additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims
arising out of the performance of the Agreement, under such policies. This provision shall also
apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies.
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(K) Prohibition of Undisclosed Coverage Limitations. None of
the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any
limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in
writing.
(L) Separation of Insureds. A severability of interests provision
must apply for all additional insureds ensuring that Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately
to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s
limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.
(M) Pass Through Clause. Consultant agrees to ensure that its
subconsultants, subcontractors, and any other party involved with the Project who is brought onto
or involved in the Project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and
endorsements required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage
and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the
requirements of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with
subconsultants, subcontractors, and others engaged in the Project will be submitted to City for
review.
(N) City’s Right to Revise Specifications. The City and the City’s
Risk Manager reserve the right at any time during the term of the Agreement to change the
amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Consultant ninety (90) days advance
written notice of such change. If such change results in additional cost to the Consultant, the City
and Consultant may renegotiate Consultant’s compensation. If the City reduces the insurance
requirements, the change shall go into effect immediately and require no advanced written notice.
(O) Self-Insured Retentions. Any self-insured retentions must
be declared to and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions
be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to
comply with these specifications unless approved by City.
(P) Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt
and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant’s
performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the
required liability policies.
(Q) Additional Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and
maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own
judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the Services.
3.2.12 Water Quality Management and Compliance. Consultant shall keep itself
and all subcontractors, staff, and employees fully informed of and in compliance with all local,
state and federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact, or be implicated by the performance
of the Services including, without limitation, all applicable provisions of the City’s ordinances
regulating water quality and storm water; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
§ 1251, et seq.); the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Water Code § 13000
et seq.); and any and all regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority.
Consultant must comply with the lawful requirements of the City, and any other municipality,
drainage district, or other local agency with jurisdiction over the location where the Services are
to be conducted, regulating water quality and storm water discharges. Failure to comply with
laws, regulations, and ordinances listed in this Section is a violation of federal and state law.
Consultant warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and
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the laws, regulations and policies of this Section.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including
authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth
in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall
not exceed FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE
DOLLARS ($562,135) without written approval of the City Council or City Manager, as applicable.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City monthly
invoices which provide a detailed description of the Services and hours rendered by Consultant.
City shall, within 30 days of receiving such invoice, review the invoice and pay all non-disputed
and approved charges. If the City disputes any of Consultant's fees, the City shall give written
notice to Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth
therein. Consultant shall submit its final invoice to City within thirty (30) days from the last date
of provided Services or termination of this Agreement and failure by the Consultant to submit a
timely invoice may constitute a waiver of its right to final payment. Payment shall not constitute
acceptance of any Services completed by Consultant. The making of final payment shall not
constitute a waiver of any claims by the City for any reason whatsoever.
3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any
expenses unless authorized in writing by City, or included in Exhibit "C" of this Agreement.
3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may
request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which
is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the
Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization
from the City.
3.4 Labor Code Requirements.
3.4.1 Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California
Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations,
Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing
wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance"
projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or
"maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, Consultant agrees to fully comply
with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates
of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make
copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker
needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies
at the Consultant's principal place of business and at the project site. It is the intent of the parties
to effectuate the requirements of sections 1771, 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815 of the
Labor Code within this Agreement, and Consultant shall therefore comply with such Labor Code
sections to the fullest extent required by law. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the
City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives, free and harmless
from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing
Wage Laws.
3.4.2 Registration/DIR Compliance. If the Services are being performed on a
public works project of over $25,000 when the project is for construction, alteration, demolition,
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installation, or repair work, or a public works project of over $15,000 when the project is for
maintenance work, in addition to the foregoing, then pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and
1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants must be registered with the Department of
Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project
and require the same of any subconsultants. This Project may also be subject to compliance
monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with
all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements, including the submission of payroll
records directly to the DIR. Any stop orders issued by the DIR against Consultant or any
subconsultant that affect Consultant’s performance of Services, including any delay, shall be
Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall
be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Consultant
shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers and
representatives free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by
the DIR against Consultant or any subconsultant.
3.4.3 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it
is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every
employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance
in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before
commencing the performance of the Services.
3.5 Accounting Records.
3.5.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Consultant shall maintain complete and
accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such
records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal
business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other
documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data,
documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years
from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
3.6 General Provisions.
3.6.1 Termination of Agreement.
3.6.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to
Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by
giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof,
at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant
shall be compensated only for those Services which have been adequately rendered to City, and
Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. Consultant may not terminate this
Agreement except for cause. The rights and remedies of the City provided in this section shall
not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law, equity or
under this Agreement.
3.6.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as
provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and
Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance
of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and
other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
3.6.1.3 Early Termination. Notwithstanding any provision herein to
the contrary, if for any fiscal year of this Agreement the City Council fails to appropriate or allocate
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funds for future payment under the Agreement after exercising reasonable efforts to do so, the
City may upon seven (7) days’ written notice, order work on the Project to cease. Upon
termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those Services which have been
adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation.
3.6.1.4 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is
terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such
manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
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3.6.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement
shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the
respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Consultant: INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
24 SOUTH D STREET, SUITE 100
PERRIS, CA 92570
ATTN: JOE INDRAWAN, PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
City: City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
ATTN: CHRISTOPHER GERRY, PROJECT MANAGER
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48)
hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its
applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice
occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.6.3 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
3.6.3.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This
Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or
sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans,
specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in
any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data
magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be
prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). All Documents & Data shall
be and remain the property of City, and shall not be used in whole or in substantial part by
Consultant on other projects without the City’s express written permission. Within thirty (30) days
following the completion, suspension, abandonment or termination of this Agreement, Consultant
shall provide to City reproducible copies of all Documents & Data, in a form and amount required
by City. City reserves the right to select the method of document reproduction and to establish
where the reproduction will be accomplished. The reproduction expense shall be borne by City
at the actual cost of duplication. In the event of a dispute regarding the amount of compensation
to which the Consultant is entitled under the termination provisions of this Agreement, Consultant
shall provide all Documents & Data to City upon payment of the undisputed amount. Consultant
shall have no right to retain or fail to provide to City any such documents pending resolution of
the dispute. In addition, Consultant shall retain copies of all Documents & Data on file for a
minimum of fifteen (15) years following completion of the Project, and shall make copies available
to City upon the payment of actual reasonable duplication costs. Before destroying the
Documents & Data following this retention period, Consultant shall make a reasonable effort to
notify City and provide City with the opportunity to obtain the documents.
3.6.3.2 Subconsultants. Consultant shall require all subconsultants
to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents
& Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants
that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes
no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by
professionals other than Consultant or its subconsultants, or those provided to Consultant by the
City.
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3.6.3.3 Right to Use. City shall not be limited in any way in its use
or reuse of the Documents and Data or any part of them at any time for purposes of this Project
or another project, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement
or on a project other than this Project without employing the services of Consultant shall be at
City’s sole risk. If City uses or reuses the Documents & Data on any project other than this Project,
it shall remove the Consultant’s seal from the Documents & Data and indemnify and hold harmless
Consultant and its officers, directors, agents and employees from claims arising out of the
negligent use or re-use of the Documents & Data on such other project. Consultant shall be
responsible and liable for its Documents & Data, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, only
with respect to the condition of the Documents & Data at the time they are provided to the City
upon completion, suspension, abandonment or termination. Consultant shall not be responsible
or liable for any revisions to the Documents & Data made by any party other than Consultant, a
party for whom the Consultant is legally responsible or liable, or anyone approved by the
Consultant.
3.6.3.4 Indemnification – Documents and Data. Consultant shall
defend, indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers, agents
and representatives free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this
Agreement, for any alleged infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret, trade name,
trademark, or any other proprietary right of any person or entity in consequence of the use on the
Project by City of the Documents & Data, including any method, process, product, or concept
specified or depicted.
3.6.3.5 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans,
procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written
information, and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in
connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such
materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any
purposes other than the performance of the Services. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to
any person or entity not connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing
furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has
become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use
City's name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or
the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other
similar medium without the prior written consent of City.
3.6.3.6 Confidential Information. The City shall refrain from
releasing Consultant’s proprietary information ("Proprietary Information") unless the City's legal
counsel determines that the release of the Proprietary Information is required by the California
Public Records Act or other applicable state or federal law, or order of a court of competent
jurisdiction, in which case the City shall notify Consultant of its intention to release Proprietary
Information. Consultant shall have five (5) working days after receipt of the release notice to give
City written notice of Consultant's objection to the City's release of Proprietary Information.
Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, and its officers, directors,
employees, agents, volunteers and representatives from and against all liability, loss, cost or
expense (including attorney’s fees) arising out of a legal action brought to compel the release of
Proprietary Information. City shall not release the Proprietary Information after receipt of an
objection notice unless either: (1) Consultant fails to fully indemnify, defend (with City's choice of
legal counsel), and hold City harmless from any legal action brought to compel such release;
and/or (2) a final and non-appealable order by a court of competent jurisdiction requires that City
release such information.
3.6.4 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one
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another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary,
appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.6.5 [Reserved]
3.6.6 Indemnification.
3.6.6.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall
defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers,
employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives free and harmless from any and all claims,
demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or
equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining
to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials,
officers, employees, subconsultants or agents in connection with the performance of the
Consultant’s Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of
all expert witness fees, attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses except such loss or
damage caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant's obligation
to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement and shall not be restricted
to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees,
agents, volunteers, or representatives.
3.6.6.2 If Consultant’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold
harmless arises out of Consultant’s performance as a “design professional” (as that term is
defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code
section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall be
limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful
misconduct of the Consultant, and, upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication by a court of
competent jurisdiction, Consultant’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not
exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.
3.6.7 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the
Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations,
understandings or agreements.
3.6.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State
of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.
3.6.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of
this Agreement.
3.6.10 City's Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ
other consultants in connection with this Project.
3.6.11 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the
successors and assigns of the Parties.
3.6.12 Assignment; Subcontracting. Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or
transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written
consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer
without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for
termination. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the Services required by this
Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City.
Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in
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this Agreement.
3.6.13 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have
participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be
construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term
referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work
days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants
of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its
elected officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives except as otherwise
specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for
convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope,
content, or intent of this Agreement.
3.6.14 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of
this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
3.6.15 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other
default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit,
privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any
contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
3.6.16 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party
beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.6.17 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions
shall continue in full force and effect.
3.6.18 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not
employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely
for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not
paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration
contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation
of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term
of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service
with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated
material benefit arising therefrom.
3.6.19 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and
authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party
warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and
authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.6.20 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of
which shall constitute an original.
3.6.21 Survival. All rights and obligations hereunder that by their nature are to
continue after any expiration or termination of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the
indemnification obligations, shall survive any such expiration or termination.
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
AND INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has caused this Agreement to be
executed on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
By:
L. TODD HILEMAN
CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:
By:
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
By:
Its:
Printed Name:
By:
Its:
Printed Name:
QC: _____
Insurance:
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Initial Review
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Final Approval
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
City requires the services of a competent engineering consulting firm (Consultant) to provide
all professional engineering, landscape architecture and design services for the development
of construction plans and specifications of the Project. The scope of work includes the
development of the project documents and studies from conceptual engineering through to
final project plans and specifications.
1) Project management;
2) Traffic study with alternatives analysis;
3) CEQA environmental studies, permits and documentation;
4) Preliminary engineering;
5) Surveys and mapping;
6) Utility coordination;
7) Right of way and easements;
8) Grant funding application development;
9) Art in Public Places;
10) Landscape and hardscape design;
11) Electrical design;
12) Structural design; and
13) Construction plans and specifications.
The Consultant shall carry out the instructions as received from the City’s Project Manager
and shall cooperate with City and any other consultants working on the Project.
The Consultant may establish direct contact with peer agencies for the purpose of obtaining
information, expertise and assistance in developing project information. The Consultant shall
maintain a record of all such contacts and shall transmit copies of the contacts and records
promptly to City on a regular basis. City will participate in and/or provide prior approval for any
and all intra-agency meetings.
City will retain responsibility for all final consultation, both formal and informal, with peer
agencies regarding project and utility coordination, mitigation and compensation proposals.
The Consultant will be available to provide advice and to participate in such consultations at
the request of City.
The Consultant shall be responsible for reproduction, binding, circulation, and distribution of
all studies, documents, reports, and engineering drawings pursuant to the requirements of
this Scope of Services.
In those instances where the Consultant believes a better design or solution to the problem is
possible, they shall promptly notify City of these concerns, together with reasons therefore.
The Consultant has total responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the plans and
related designs, specifications and estimates prepared for the Project and shall check all such
material accordingly. Reviews by City do not include detailed review or checking of the design
of major components and related details or the accuracy with which such designs are depicted
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on the plans. The responsibility for accuracy and completeness of such items remains solely
that of the Consultant. The Consultant or their sub-consultants shall not incorporate in the
design, any materials or equipment of sole source origin without written approval of City.
The plans, designs, specifications, estimates, calculations, reports and other documents
furnished under this Scope of Services shall be of a quality acceptable to City. The criteria for
acceptance shall be a product of neat appearance, well-organized, technically and
grammatically correct. The minimum standard of appearance, organization and content of the
drawings shall be that of similar types produced by City.
The page identifying preparers of engineering reports, the title sheet for specifications and
each sheet of plans, shall bear the professional seal, certificate number, registration
classification, expiration date of the certificate, and signature of the professional engineer(s)
responsible for their preparation.
The Consultant shall maintain a set of project files indexed as approved by City and hand over
all project files to City at the completion of the project. All studies, plans reports, data, manuals,
electronic software developed, databases, spreadsheets and intellectual properties
developed during the life of this contract shall become the property of City.
The Consultant shall not suspend performance of this contract during the negotiations of any
change in scope of work except as they may be directed by City. The Consultant shall perform
all changes in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.
The Consultant shall obtain, at its expense, all applicable design Manuals and Standard Plans.
The Consultant shall employ risk management techniques that identify potential risks and
uncertainties related to construction of the Project. Risks that may be encountered include,
but are not limited to, soil conditions, constructability, factors of safety, impacts to adjacent
properties, public safety, and environmental considerations. If at any time during the
performance of this Scope of Services, the Consultant observes, encounters, or identifies any
circumstance that could pose potential risk, the Consultant shall notify City.
The Consultant shall comply with OSHA regulations regarding safety equipment and
procedures. The Consultant shall provide safety training for its employees.
Contract amendments are required to modify the terms of the original contract for changes
such as extra time, added work, or increased costs and must be done prior to expiration of
the original contract.
The City intends the contract for the Project to be Fee Not to Exceed.
B. APPLICABLE STANDARDS
The Project shall be developed and designed in accordance with current City, State and
Federal regulations, policies, procedures, manuals, and standards. The following documents
shall be used and are not all-inclusive, but are intended only to illustrate types of sources:
• AASHTO Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Structures Caltrans Highway
Design Manual
• Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• City, County of Riverside, and Caltrans Standard Plans and Standard Specifications
• City and Caltrans Standard Special Provisions
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• Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook)
• NACTO Urban Street Design Guide and Urban Bikeway Design Guide
C. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The professional engineering, landscape architecture and design services include, but are not
limited to:
• Project management;
• Traffic study with alternatives analysis;
• CEQA environmental studies (two alternatives), permits and documentation;
• Preliminary engineering;
• Surveys and mapping;
• Utility coordination;
• Right of way and easements;
• Grant funding application development;
• Art in Public Places;
• Landscape and hardscape design;
• Electrical design;
• Structural design; and
• Construction plans and specifications.
The Services will be developed in a phased manner by the Consultant. The first phase will
include, but is not limited to, CEQA environmental analysis and traffic study with alternative
analysis. Once developed, staff will seek input and direction from City Council regarding the
preliminary engineering and analyses. Subsequently, the Consultant will receive authorization
from staff to proceed with Phase II, which includes developing the final design and engineering
as well as the remaining Services identified in this RFP.
D. SCHEDULE OF WORK
The City anticipates the Services will be provided by the Consultant according to the timeline,
as follows:
• Phase I Completion: By February 28, 2023
• Phase II Completion: By November 30, 2023
E. WORK BREAKDOWN
1) DATA COLLECTION
The Consultant shall be responsible for data collection, mapping and surveying
necessary for preliminary engineering, design, cost estimates, and right-of-way impacts.
The Consultant will conduct data collection, as follows:
• Existing infrastructure, right-of-way and public easements
• Multimodal traffic counts and traffic signal operations at locations key to alternatives.
The Consultant will review available traffic counts available to effectively use for
alternatives analysis, and recommend additional counting to be done during peak
season.
• Most recent five (5) years of collision data
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The Consultant shall evaluate the available topographic mapping of the Project area and
shall recommend additional surveying as necessary to supplement the available mapping.
The recommendations shall be forwarded to City for review and concurrence prior to
beginning any work.
Surveys performed by the Consultant shall conform to the requirements of the Land
Surveyors Act. In accordance with the Act, "responsible charge" for the work shall reside
with a pre- January 1, 1982, Registered Civil Engineer or a Licensed Land Surveyor, in
the State of California.
The Consultant will propose to City the horizontal and vertical control monuments that are
to be the basis of all Consultant performed surveys.
The Consultant will provide the California Coordinate System values and/or elevation
values for these monuments. City has designated that the NAD ’83 California Coordinate
System datum will be used for horizontal coordinate values.
The Consultant shall perform the necessary data collection, field work and research for
preliminary engineering and final design. These services will include, but are not limited
to: cross sections, roadway profiles, driveway profiles, cross-street profiles, existing
surface utility locations, accessible utility invert elevations, building outlines, utility poles,
luminaires, channelization and topographic features.
The Consultant shall pothole existing utilities at key locations to produce the final plans.
The Consultant shall review with City for City approval a plan for utility potholes prior to
commencement. Potholes shall be repaired using City standards with permanent
asphalt.
The Consultant shall identify required design surveys and provide a work plan to City.
With City concurrence, the Consultant shall perform design surveys per the work plan.
The Consultant surveys may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Surveys for detailed design of roadway, retaining walls, drainage, and utilities.
• Survey control for geotechnical investigation, if required.
• Supplemental surveys for preparation of cross-sections.
Utility location surveys will be furnished by the Consultant for existing utilities. The
Consultant shall prepare utility conflict maps. All potholing and related survey work will
be performed by the Consultant. Pothole information will be provided by the Consultant.
Deliverables shall conform to the following:
• Survey points, lines, and monuments shall be established, marked, identified and
referenced, as required to complete the work and in accordance with the requirements
herein.
• Survey notes, electronic files, drawings, calculations, and other survey
documents/materials shall be completed as required to complete the work and in
accordance with the requirements herein.
• A copy, except as otherwise specified herein, of all original survey documents resulting
from this Statement of Work (including original field notes, adjustment calculations,
final results, electronic files and appropriate intermediate documents) shall be
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delivered to City. Said documents shall then become the property of City. The original
survey documents shall be retained by the Consultant for future reference.
• The Consultant shall provide centerline alignment files for all permanent and
temporary features, and a construction control survey map for the Project. The map
may include the following items:
• Centerline alignment data for all Project improvements and existing street centerlines
Control points identified in plan (horizontal, vertical, horizontal and vertical, and
cadastral monuments)
• Tabulated control point listing with full descriptions
• Tabulated cadastral monument listing with full descriptions Horizontal and vertical
control bases
• Survey data sources
The Consultant will conduct title research, and research record deeds and maps for
properties adjacent to the project areas in an effort to plot the record right-of-way and
easements. The Consultant will research and recover existing monuments sufficient to
tie the record right-of-way to the engineering design surveys. The Consultant will also
develop right-of-way plans.
The Consultant will conduct field exploration and sufficient geotechnical investigation to
establish the suitability of the existing bridge structure for the Project. In addition, the
Consultant will conduct necessary geotechnical investigation to support any structural
modifications to the existing bridge, or for the addition of new bridge structures, plus any
project alignments requiring excavation, demolition, or installation of infrastructure
requiring geotechnical design.
The Consultant shall perform all field exploration required to complete the PS&E.
The Consultant shall provide experienced personnel, equipment, and facilities to perform
soil sampling and testing.
All reports and plans shall bear the California Certified Engineering Geologist or
Registered Professional Registration Seal with the signature, license number and
registration certificate expiration date of the geologist or engineer responsible for the
preparation of the report. The geologist or engineer responsible for the preparation of the
reports shall be competent in geotechnical engineering.
In the event the existence of hazardous materials is discovered by the Consultant, the
Consultant shall be required to immediately notify City.
The Consultant shall prepare a Geotechnical Design Report (GDR) for the Project. The
GDR shall provide, but is not limited to, the following:
• Determination of ground water conditions and impacts on design and construction.
• Determination of subsurface conditions and subsoil properties relating to settlement.
• Determination of impacts of geologic/geotechnical conditions on construction and
recommended mitigation measures.
• Identification and recommendations for geologic/geotechnical constraints.
• A listing of soil samples obtained from the field exploration program which have been
tested in CALTRANS certified laboratories to evaluate the controlling engineering
properties of the encountered subsoils. Assuming that the soil samples are free of
contamination, laboratory testing may include, but is not limited to:
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o Moisture and Density - Maximum Density
o Shear Strength - Sieve Analysis
o Expansion Index - Plasticity Index
o Sand Equivalent - Resistivity, Ph
o Soluble Sulfate and Chlorides - Consolidation/Collapse
o R-Value
The Consultant shall prepare a map detailing the field exploration plan. The map shall
provide the following:
• Location of each proposed boring. Include depth of boring and the proposed finished
surface elevation. Exploratory borings using hollow-stem auger drill rig or trenches will
be performed for evaluation of pavement structural section. Borings will be drilled to
collect subsurface data for R-value testing and foundation design.
• Geometric layout provided from preliminary engineering.
• Information regarding property owner impacted by each particular boring, if available.
• City will review and approve the field exploration map prior to application for
encroachment permits. All encroachment permits and rights of entry shall be obtained
prior to scheduling of any field explorations.
2) FEASIBILITY AND ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
The Consultant will conduct analysis to address the following considerations:
• Construction feasibility
• Potential right-of-way acquisition (if needed)
• Impacts to roadway capacity, traffic signal level of service, safety
• Multi-way stop and traffic signal warrants
• Potential environmental impacts (CEQA)
• Construction priorities and phasing
• Access control
• Conceptual costs
• Suitability for grant funding
The Consultant will confirm with the City the individual elements of the analysis and
geographic boundary for the study prior to proceeding.
The Consultant shall prepare the following:
• Line, Grade and Typical for the projects
• Identify and analyze alternative alignments and project limits
• Technical memo presenting analysis and recommended preferred alternative
The Consultant shall prepare a red flag summary identifying design challenges and risk
assessment with recommended mitigations.
The Consultant shall conduct ADT and intersection peak hour multimodal traffic counts at
key points along the project alignment to support the analysis and selection of alignment
alternatives. In addition, the Consultant shall analyze the safety of the project corridor,
assessing historical collision reports and recommending mitigations.
3) PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
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Following acceptance of preferred alternatives, the City will refine the work tasks and
authorize the Consultant to proceed with Preliminary Engineering and Environmental
Documents. The Consultant may be required to break out projects into phases during this
step.
Preliminary Engineering shall consist of the following activities:
• Field Survey, Mapping and Right-of-Way Needs Assessment
• Geotechnical Investigation
• Environmental Studies and Documentation
• Preliminary Utility Coordination
• Preliminary Project Alignment Alternatives Analysis
• Design Red Flag Summary
• Project Limits Alternatives Analysis
• Preliminary Project Cost Estimate
• Traffic Engineering Analysis
• Landscaping and Art in Public Places Features and Palette
Develop general project locations and design concepts and related activities needed to
establish the parameters for final design of project elements such as Geometrics,
Hydraulics, Geotechnical, Landscape Architecture, Traffic Operations, Electrical, etc.
As part of the preliminary engineering, the Consultant shall review existing plans and
studies and make recommendations for any changes needed.
Upon approval of City, the preliminary engineering shall be the basis for the final design
plans.
The City anticipates seeking state-only funding for either phase of the proposed project,
and as such, does not require NEPA compliance for the project. The Consultant shall
prepare the necessary CEQA studies and documentation for the Project during the
Preliminary Engineering stage of project development. In addition, the Consultant will
prepare the necessary analysis, reports and permit applications to satisfy any
environmental permitting necessary for the project during the Final Engineering stage of
project development. The Consultant shall include in their schedule and scope the
necessary tasks and public involvement activities to satisfy these requirements,
The Consultant shall prepare a preliminary cost estimate for all alternatives analyzed,
including costs for design, construction, right-of-way and utility relocation.
The Consultant shall prepare a recommended palette, including preliminary costs, for
landscaping, hardscape and art in public places features for the Project. The palette
accepted by the City during the Preliminary Engineering will provide the framework for the
detailed design development of the Project.
The Consultant shall review right-of-way and property records and establish additional
right-of-way along the entire alignment, if necessary. The Consultant shall be required to
perform Right of Way mapping and title work.
The Consultant shall incorporate an artist into the design team with experience in public
art who will assist with identifying locations for future public art installations within the
Project.
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The artist will need to propose preliminary locations in conjunction with the Preliminary
Engineering task. Proposed locations will be reviewed and approved by the City Council
as well as the Art in Public Places Commission when appropriate. All footings and
connection points for the art locations shall be designed as part of this task.
4) FINAL ENGINEERING
Following completion of the Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Documents, the
Consultant will be authorized to proceed with Final Engineering, permits, right-of-way and
easement legal descriptions and plats for one or more projects determined during the
previous step. The Consultant will also be expected to support bidding and construction
engineering.
The Consultant shall incorporate a landscape architect into the design team with
experience in public projects to produce landscape, landscape lighting, hardscape and
irrigation plans for the Project.
The landscape architect will be responsible for fully developing the streetscape with City
approved shade trees and plant pallet.
The landscape architect will produce the plans and specifications needed for the
construction of the landscaping, irrigation and meters, decorative paving, pathways,
retaining wall facade and aesthetics.
The landscape architect will work closely with the project artist to create an attractive and
complementary street experience. Elements to be designed and incorporated by the
landscape architect may include but are not limited to the following:
• Themed gateway arch and water features;
• Overhead shade structure with misters;
• Fixed seating such as benches and seat walls;
• Fun seating (e.g., swings);
• Movable café-style seating;
• Decorative and/or permeable paving;
• Bioswales with drought-tolerant landscaping;
• Bicycle racks and repair station;
• Trash receptacles;
• Public art; and
• Public restroom (optional).
The Consultant shall work with its electrical engineer and landscape architect to produce
an electrical plan for the Project. The project will also require standard and high voltage
connections points, and conduit for future use by City.
The Consultant shall prepare Right of Way Requirement Plan Maps utilizing the Project
layout sheets as a basis. The Consultant shall identify the limits required for the ultimate
roadway operation of the Project (the “fee” area), limits required for related facilities such
as drainage or utilities (easement areas), and limits required in excess of the fee and
easement areas for construction of the Project (temporary construction easements). The
Consultant shall identify access control limits where applicable. Requirements shall
reference the roadway centerlines (station and offsets) or, where appropriate, property
lines. At minimum, the background elements on the Maps will include:
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• Station lines and centerlines of roadways and drainage facilities.
• Layout lines of walls.
• Tops and toes of slope.
• Edge of travel way, edge of shoulder, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and other roadway
appurtenances.
The Consultant shall deliver the Right of Way Requirement Plan Maps and coordinate
geometry files to City.
All title, index, sections, layouts, profiles, quantities, construction details, and other related
plan sheets shall be provided on City standard “full size” sheets for City review. The
Consultant shall also provide electronic (PDF) and 11” x 17” reduced copy of the plan sets
for all submittals.
The Consultant shall design the roadway structural section. The design of the structural
section shall be submitted to City for review and approval.
The Consultant shall prepare a Project Narrative, which provides a general overview of
the Project. The Consultant shall also discuss significant design features and/or design
exceptions related to the Project.
The Consultant shall deliver the following plan packages to City. Actual plan packages, as
determined by City, may vary in quantity and content per submittal. The number of sets of
each plan, estimate or report shall be determined prior to submittal. City will review the
plans after each submittal and transmit review comments to the Consultant. A comment
review meeting will be scheduled between City and the Consultant at each major
milestone, where responses to the plan comments will be presented.
The Consultant shall prepare plans and specifications for the above listed tasks and shall
submit bond copies for City review and comment at the 35%, 65%, 95% and Final Plan
stage of completeness. Plans are to be at 20 or 40 scale as appropriate on 24” x 36”
sheets. The Consultant shall submit the final set of plans on mylar with a digital copy of all
AutoCad plans and documents. Plan packages shall be as follows:
• 35% Submittal
o Title Sheet
o Typical Cross-Sections
o Key Map & Line Index
o Layout Plans
o Profile Plans
o Drainage Plans, Profiles & Details
o Conceptual Stage Construction Strip Map
o Construction Cost Estimate
• 65% Submittal
o All items listed in 35% submittal
o Project Narrative
o Demolition Plans
o Construction Details
o Contour Grading Plans
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o Utility Plans, Details and Quantities
o Water and Sewer Improvement Plans, Details and Quantities
o Stage Construction Plans & Quantities
o Detour Plans & Quantities
o Construction Area Signs Plans and Quantities
o Summary of Quantities Plans
o Pavement Delineation Plans, Quantities and Details
o Signing and Striping Plans, Quantities & Details
o Retaining Wall Plans and Details
o Electrical Lighting Plans, Details and Quantities
o Traffic Management Plan, Details and Quantities
o Traffic Signal Modification Plans, Details and Quantities
o Landscaping, Planting and Irrigation Plans, Details and Quantities
o Public Art Plans, Details and Quantities
o Erosion Control Plans, Details and Quantities
o Special Provisions
o Right of Way, Access Control, and Temporary Construction Easement
Requirements
o Draft Drainage Study
o Draft WQMP
• 95% Submittal
o All items listed in 65% submittal
o Final Drainage Study
o Final WQMP
o Construction Schedule
• 100% Submittal
o Final PS&E (all items listed in 95% submittal)
5) BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
The Consultant shall provide an electronic copy of the final approved plans and
specifications, and a mylar copy of the final approved plans. The electronic copy of the
plans shall be provided as both AutoCAD files and PDF files, and the electronic copy of
the specifications shall be provided in both Microsoft Word format and PDF format.
City will be responsible for making copies of contract documents and will distribute to plan
rooms and contractors.
The Consultant shall respond to questions that arise during the bid phase and prepare
addendums which will be distributed by City as necessary.
Bidding procedures will be the responsibility of City. While the PS&E construction package
is being advertised for bids, all questions concerning the intent shall be referred to City for
resolution. In the event that any items requiring interpretation in the drawings or
specifications are discovered during the bidding period or bid opening, said items shall be
analyzed by the Consultant for decision by City as to the proper procedure required.
Corrective action taken will either be in the form of an addendum prepared by the
Consultant and issued by City, or by a covering change order after the award to the
construction contract.
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The Consultant shall attend the pre-bid and pre-construction meetings upon notification
by City. During construction and if authorized by City, the Consultant shall furnish all
necessary drawings for corrections, requests for information (RFI) and change orders
required by errors and omissions of the Consultant. The original tracing(s) of the drawings
and contract wording for change orders shall be submitted to City for duplication and
distribution. The Consultant may be assigned by City to review and approve submittals
and shop plan drawings submitted by the construction contractor.
F. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
City will serve as the contract manager and direct liaison between the Consultant and other
city agencies and peer agencies.
The Consultant shall be responsible for project management activities throughout the life of
the contract. The scope of activities includes, but is not limited to, coordinating and being
responsible for scheduling meetings, managing the project schedule, preparing and
distributing minutes, field reviews, tracking action items for City and the Consultant sub-
contractors, and preparing all exhibits and presentations for City to submit to City Council,
peer agencies and public meetings (as applicable).
Any modifications proposed to this solicitation are welcome provided they are innovative,
advanced, and well thought out methodologies and shall be identified as optional and priced
out separately in the sealed fee proposal.
The Consultant will conduct a project kickoff design meeting with City to refine and clarify
the project's objectives. The Consultant shall provide an anticipated project schedule at the
meeting. City supplied materials will be provided at this time.
In addition to necessary technical-focused meetings with City and utility owners, which may
or may not need to be in person, the Consultant shall make provisions to conduct an in-
person kick-of meeting; monthly in- person progress meetings with City; public involvement
meetings as proposed in this Scope of Services; and one each in-person construction pre-
bid and pre-construction meetings.
G. GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
The Consultant will assist the City in determining eligibility for state and local grants, and
develop one or more grant applications in collaboration with staff. The City may apply for
state-only grant funding for the construction of the proposed improvements, and as such,
the Consultant shall follow relevant processes of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures
Manual (LAPM) and Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG). The Consultant will be
responsible for assembling the necessary grant applications and supporting documents for
each grant the City elects to pursue.
H. DELIVERABLES
The Consultant shall perform professional and technical engineering, landscape design, and
related design services to prepare design and feasibility studies, preliminary engineering,
Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E). The City will use the PS&E to advertise, award
and administer one or more construction contracts.
• Mapping of right-of-way and public easements for alternatives analysis
• Title search of right-of-way and public easements for the preferred alignment
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• Preliminary topographic mapping for alternatives analysis
• Detailed topographic mapping for the preferred alignment
• A technical report of multimodal traffic counts, traffic signal warrant analysis, traffic signal
operational analysis and safety analysis at key intersections for alternatives analysis
• Maps and preliminary renderings supporting alternatives analysis
• Boards and slides for project and public meetings
• Preliminary and final bridge aesthetics, public art, and landscaping renderings
• Alternatives analysis report
• Geotechnical investigations and recommendations for bridge design and other
geotechnical-sensitive elements of alternatives and final design
• Project communications plan and implementation
• Grant award feasibility analysis, applications and supporting documentation
• Technical studies, designs, reports and documents necessary for the project approval for
the Project
• Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) including, but not limited to surveys,
demolition, roadway geometrics, grading, paving, drainage, structural design,
landscaping, public art design, electrical, traffic signing, markings, and signalization,
erosion control, project phasing and construction traffic control
• Utility maps and conflict reports
• Water Quality Management Plan
• Hydraulic and hydrologic reports
• Preparation of all permits necessary for the Project, including environmental,
encroachment permits
I. UTILITY COORDINATION
The Consultant will be responsible for identifying all existing private and public utility
connections and appurtenances to be impacted, and the design of all the new private and
public utility connections.
The Consultant shall work will all utility providers and property owners to ensure all
connections are identified on the plans.
The Consultant shall be responsible for producing a plan that will be used by the contractor
to install new, relocate and/or reconnect any and all impacted utilities. The plan shall designed
using the appropriate utility provider specifications and routed for approval by the appropriate
utility companies.
Submittals to utility companies shall be made in accordance with their requirements. The
Consultant shall coordinate with utility companies as needed any utility relocations, including
relocation of utility poles, water services, manholes and valves.
The Consultant shall update right of way requirements impacted by the relocation of utilities.
The Consultant shall coordinate with utility owners to determine right of way requirements for
relocation of utilities.
The Consultant shall coordinate and schedule meetings and correspondence to the utility
companies affected by the Project.
The Consultant shall coordinate with City to assist in the proper protection or relocation of
affected utilities. Utility owners will prepare utility relocation plans. The Consultant shall
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provide appropriate Project plans that may assist the affected utility owner in the development
of relocation plans.
The Consultant shall review relocation plans prepared by utility owners to verify compatibility
with the Project, as well as other utility plans. The Consultant shall respond in writing to City
either confirming conformance of the relocation plans to the Project or non-conformance to
the Project and reasons therefore.
The Consultant shall update the utility plans to show the disposition of each utility on the
Project. Disposition shall include, but not be limited to, the utility company name, original
location, proposed location, and responsible party for relocation.
The Consultant shall submit utility conflict map and report to City. The utility conflict map and
report will be used by City to establish which utility companies are affected by the Project and
need to be relocated. The Consultant shall identify those portions of utilities that require
potholing. All potholing and related survey work will be performed by the Consultant upon
approval of City. Following the submittal of the utility conflict map and report, the Consultant
shall inform City in writing of any changes in the Project design that alter the utility conflict
locations indicated on the maps. The maps shall provide the following:
• Geometric layout of the Project with the existing utility locations.
• Highlight and label each utility that conflicts with the Project.
• Existing utility callouts shall include the owner and the disposition of the lines.
• Narrative descriptions shall accompany the utility conflict maps. These narratives shall list
each utility that is in conflict with the Project. Information shall include, but not be limited
to, the following:
o Conflict label and drawing reference number for the utility conflict map on which
the utility is highlighted and labeled
o Description, owner, and disposition of the utility
o Description of the potential or actual conflict that will occur due to the Project
J. DRAINAGE
The Consultant shall prepare a drainage analysis for the tributary watershed to the Project.
The analysis will include hydrologic calculations for the tributary watershed to determine the
100 year and 10 year flow rates, along with design of the existing storm drainage system
located in the area.
The results of the analysis will be used to present a conceptual alternative for intercepting and
conveying discharge from the Project. The alternatives will include a combination of a storm
drain system and surface discharge.
The Consultant shall review available existing drainage studies and existing storm drain
infrastructure along the Project length, and at project termination points. The Consultant shall
study and produce a report for the drainage area and existing infrastructure to be modified by
the new design. The new design will require additional area drains, catch basins and
modifications to existing catch basins. The Consultant shall be responsible for all new area
drain designs and modifications to the existing storm drain infrastructure.
The Consultant shall be responsible for the design, including hydrologic modifications of all
drainage reports necessary to provide adequate drainage of the Project, including pavement
drainage, runoff generated within the Project Area, inflows from watersheds beyond the
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Exhibit “A”
Project, and interim drainage during construction. Where conflicts in methodology occur, the
Consultant shall notify City immediately for resolution.
All reports shall be prepared by a qualified Civil Engineer who is registered in the State of
California, and shall bear the State of California Registered Professional Engineer registration
seal with their signature, license number, and registration certificate expiration date of the
Engineer responsible for the preparation.
The Consultant shall prepare an off-site and an on-site hydrology report for the Project by
supplementing existing drainage reports as required. Layout plans identifying the location of
existing and, if necessary, proposed drainage facilities shall be included within the report. The
report shall be submitted to City for review. Comments generated from this review will be
returned to the Consultant for incorporation into the final plan. The number of copies of the
report shall be determined prior to submittal.
The Consultant shall prepare a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) in compliance with
City and County requirements. The WQMP shall include analysis of the proposed site uses
and impairments to the local watershed to determine the site-specific pollutants of concern
applicable to the Project. The WQMP shall also include design calculations for the proposed
stormwater quality best management practices (BMPs) for design.
The Consultant shall update right of way requirements as needed to incorporate drainage and
temporary construction easements for drainage facilities. Conflicts with other utilities,
including other drainage facilities, shall be identified in plan and profile.
Following City review of the off-site and on-site hydrology reports, the Consultant shall perform
hydraulic analysis for all of the drainage facilities on the Project. The corresponding drainage
report shall incorporate updated hydrology calculations. Where proposed improvements
modify flows to existing drainage facilities within the project, the hydraulic analysis report
submitted for these facilities will be modified to reflect the changed conditions. Drainage plans
and profiles of proposed drainage facilities shall be included within the report. Modifications
to existing facilities shall be identified on the plans. The drainage report shall be submitted to
City for review.
K. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
The Consultant shall prepare the necessary plans for the following:
• Traffic management plans showing long-term closure of lanes, local road detours, and
number of available lanes. Included in these plans are stage construction, construction
traffic handling and detours, signing, striping, lighting, and signal modifications.
• Stage construction plans showing the construction of all improvements identified on the
plans. The plans shall include existing roadbeds, construction to be performed in the stage
shown, traffic direction, number of lanes and future construction.
• Traffic management plans showing long-term closure of lanes, detours and number of
available lanes. Included in these plans are signing, striping, and modifications, and
temporary traffic signals, if necessary.
The Consultant shall prepare final plans, specifications, and estimates for the following:
• Signing and striping plans including layouts showing the locations of roadside signs,
special sign details, striping and special striping details.
• Traffic signal modification plans as required for the Project. The Consultant shall take
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Exhibit “A”
traffic counts and determine levels of services, warrants and propose any needed
improvements.
• Electrical plans including layouts showing lighting standard and conduit locations, other
lighting appurtenances, and any structural or foundation requirements in accordance with
applicable standards and design criteria. Any requirements for electrical service shall be
coordinated with the local electric utility by the Consultant.
L. QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Consultant has total responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the plans,
calculations, and related documents furnished under this Statement of Work, and shall meet
that responsibility through the implementation quality assurance practices standard to the
profession. The Consultant’s quality assurance practices shall ensure the following:
• All design is done in accordance with good engineering practice and all design meets the
standards set forth herein.
• A process is established whereby all plans and calculations are independently checked,
corrected and back-checked, in accordance with accepted practice.
• Delivery of plans and computations must be accompanied by supporting documentation
that may include copies of appropriate lists of deliverables, tables, plan sheet punch lists,
etc.
• Prior to the Final Design Submittal, the Consultant shall be required to perform an internal
quality control and constructability review with engineers experienced in the appropriate
discipline(s). The Consultant shall identify personnel responsible for this review, prior to
the review, and shall provide review results to City.
M. PROJECT PROGRESS
The Consultant shall establish internal accounting methods and procedures acceptable to City
for documenting and monitoring Contract costs.
The Consultant shall report in a timely manner, through correspondence or progress reports,
whenever it appears that approved schedules will not be met, and whether or not the reasons
are within the Consultant’s control. In the event the Scope and Schedule of the Services are
modified, and the modified Schedule is approved by City, the Consultant shall submit a revised
schedule.
On a monthly basis, the Consultant shall prepare and submit to City a monthly status report
that indicates the work progress achieved during the period. The report shall summarize the
actual work progress compared with estimated progress and will identify problem areas,
provide evaluations, recommendations and an outline on the process which the Consultant
and City will follow to rectify the problem(s). The progress report shall be submitted with the
monthly invoice. Progress reports shall include the total number of hours worked by the
Consultant’s and sub-consultant’s personnel. As a minimum, the monthly report should
address the following specific areas:
• Time related project status via a bar chart schedule
• Physical progress
• Amendment summary history
• Narrative status report
• Graphical comparisons for actual progress vs. earned and planned progress for: physical
(%complete), performance (hours complete) and cash flow.
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Exhibit “A”
Progress meetings between the Consultant and City shall be held to discuss the design
progress, potential problems, plans for the next period, and other progress issues. City will
establish with the Consultant the dates and times of these meetings. The Consultant shall
provide City with a written agenda for the meeting, and prepare written meeting minutes and
submit them to City after the meeting. The minutes shall indicate issues discussed and the
resolution or action required to resolve any issues. The Consultant shall submit at each
Progress Meeting, a four-week horizon schedule to be used in monitoring the progress of the
work.
N. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
The Consultant shall have and provide adequate office equipment and supplies, field tools,
instruments, equipment, materials, supplies, and safety equipment to complete the work
required by this Contract.
O. MATERIALS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE AGENCY
Unless otherwise specified in this Contract, the Consultant shall provide all materials to
complete the required work in accordance with the delivery schedule and cost estimate. To
assist the Consultant in fulfilling the terms of this Agreement, City agrees to furnish the
following:
• City standard details and record drawings
• Concept design study
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Exhibit “B”
EXHIBIT "B"
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
The term of this Agreement shall be from SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, to OCTOBER 1, 2024, unless
earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of
this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines.
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Contract No. ____________
Exhibit “C”
EXHIBIT "C"
COMPENSATION
SEE ATTACHED COST PROPOSAL
In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section 3.1.2, the rates set forth above
may be increased or reduced each year at the time of renewal, but any increase shall not exceed
the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange Counties.
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Interwest, A SAFEbuilt Company
Gianno Feoli
Project Manager
786.436.0418
gfeoli@cgasolutions.com
Joe Indrawan, PE
Principal-in-Charge
909.618.7384
jindrawan@interwestgrp.com
City of Palm Desert, CA
August 29, 2022 | 2:00 PM
RFP No.
810-22
Professional Engineering, Landscape Architecture
and Design Service for Lupine Plaza
ELECTRONIC
24 South D Street, Suite 100
Perris, CA 92570
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Tab A - Cover Letter
Tab B - Experience and Technical Competence
Background
Project Examples
References
Tab C - Firm Staffing and Key Personnel
Staffing
Key Personnel
Team Organization
Subcontractors
Tab D - Proposed Method to Accomplish the Work
Technical and Management Approach to
Providing Services to the City
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Cost Estimating
Anticipated Schedule of Tasks
Tab E - Fee Proposal
Assumptions and Basis of Fees
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Cover Letter
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Tab B
Experience and Technical Competence
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Under the parent company of SAFEbuilt, Interwest Consulting Group (Interwest) and Calvin, Giordano & Associates
(CGA) have joined forces to form a team that will capitalize on the best and strongest strengths both firms offer
to service the City of Palm Desert in the development of the Lupine Plaza. The team will benefit from Interwest’s
local knowledge, experience permitting and processing municipal projects, and our established relationships with
various regulatory agencies with a focus on strong and solid engineering practices. Coupled with that foundation,
CGA will provide the team their unrivaled experience in public space creation, park design, and community
improvement projects for municipal clients with diverse cultural make-ups. Together, our team represents a
commitment from our parent company to continue to service the City of Palm Desert with our augmented services
and in investing in the Palm Desert community.
IW+CGA
One Family, One Team
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Tab B: Experience and Technical Competence
Background
Interwest Consulting Group (Interwest) was founded by individuals
with a passion for serving municipalities. We currently employ more
than 400 employees spanning a multitude of disciplines within
municipal public works and building and safety departments. We
currently serve more than 300 Cities, Counties, and State agencies
across California.
Our staff has held senior and executive management positions
within numerous California cities and public agencies. This depth
of experience brings a high level of expertise and sensitivity
towards community and special interest group issues. We value the
importance of a focus that represents the interests of our public
agency clients and reflects positively on the citizens they serve.
We provide the following services to our valued clients:
• Building Department Services
• Municipal Engineering
• Traffic Engineering
• Construction Management & Inspection
• Grant Writing & Administration
• Real Estate & Right of Way
• Planning & Urban Design
• Water Planning and Policy
Corporate Entity
Signing Authority
Ownership
Primary Project Contact(s)
Project Office
Colorado Corporation, legally certified
to conduct business in the State of
California
Chris Giordano
Chief Executive Officer
Interwest Consulting Group is a wholly
owned subsidiary of SAFEbuilt, LLC
Joe Indrawan, PE
906.618.7384
jindrawan@interwestgrp.com
Gianno Feoli
786.436.0418
gfeoli@cgasolutions.com
24 South D Street
Suite 100
Perris, CA 92570
LOCATIONS
Roseville
Elk Grove
Fremont
Fresno
Ontario
Perris
Irvine
San Diego
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FOUNDED IN HOLLYWOOD1937
370EMPLOYEES
Serving
Municipalities Throughout Florida
COMPANY'S HISTORY AND QUALIFICATIONS
Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. (CGA) is a well
established multi-disciplinary firm with offices located
in Fort Lauderdale, Miami-Dade, West Palm Beach,
Port St. Lucie, Estero, and Clearwater. For 85 years,
our firm has been providing consulting services to both
public and private sector clients.
From the beginning, much of our reputation was
built on repeat business with clients from the public
and private sectors. Our success is reflected in the
quality of work we consistently provide and also in
the personal approach we take with each client. The
winning combination is affirmed by our large number
of repeat/long term municipal clients. Because of our
diversity, CGA can control the entire process, offering
a host of professional services as a one-source partner,
or efficiently tackle time-sensitive individual projects,
providing customized solutions with handpicked teams
of highly experienced professionals. Custom Building
Exceptional Solutions is the core of our business.
CGA strategically provides a broad range of services
to meet our clients’ needs. Our professional services
include:
• Building Code Services
• Civil Engineering/Roadway and Highway Design
• Coastal Engineering
• Code Compliance
• Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI)
• Construction Services
• Data Technologies and Development
• Electrical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Services
• Facilities Management
• Grant Management & Writing
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Governmental Services
• Landscape Architecture
• Planning
• Project Management
• Redevelopment and Urban Design
• Surveying and Mapping
• Transportation & Mobility
• Transportation Planning
• Water/Wastewater Utilities Engineering
• Website Development
Taking advantage of our diversified staff's experience
and knowledge is what distinguishes CGA as a
professional consultant and what allows our team to
repeatedly complete projects on-time, under budget
and exceeding expectations while doing so.
LOCATIONS
Clearwater
Estero
Fort Lauderdale
Miami-Dade
Port St. Lucie
West Palm Beach
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Landscape Architecture Services
The IW+CGA Lupine Plaza Design Team has a unique blend of qualified professionals who provide a variety
of interests and personal expertise as an underlay to our Landscape Architectural services. They are educators,
community leaders, activists, volunteers, artists, designers, and LEED-Accredited Professionals. This mix of talent
allows us to provide our clients with holistic, well-rounded design solutions that, beyond considering all the
functional and implementation related issues needed to be resolved, ensure a design product that, once built,
will provide for longevity, experience, equity, value, and unique identities essential to establishing community
branding. This is supported by our qualified, award-winning staff, including Professional Landscape Architects with
more than 60 years of collective professional experience in design, arboriculture, implementation, and community-
focus.
The IW+CGA Lupine Plaza Design Team has considerable talent and ability within its ranks and has the added
resources within the company to provide all services – expected as well as unexpected – that may be needed
during the course of any landscape architectural project. CGA’s broad range of project experience includes:
Parks, streetscape and open space design; Grant application preparation and processing; Historic preservation;
Hardscape design; Graphic design and presentation; Trail and open space design; Feasibility studies; Habitat
restoration; Vegetative delineations and assessments; Arborist and tree mitigation services; Invasive exotic
vegetation monitoring; Development of mitigation options with an opinion of probable cost; Wetland mitigation
monitoring; Master Planning; Landscape and site planning; Urban revitalization; Greenway and streetscape design;
Recreational infrastructure, and facilities design.
Municipal Engineering Services
Project Management
The IW+CGA Lupine Plaza Design Team has extensive experience and success in developing and implementing
municipal public works projects, including those with State and/or Federal funding requiring compliance with
Departments of Transportation’s Local Assistance Procedures Manual. We create and apply management systems
that work and carefully monitor program effectiveness by closely tracking work quality, quantity, and cost. Our
approach begins with the identification of specific project priorities and their scheduled completions.
Delivering Capital Projects under aggressive schedules involves management, administration, and oversight of
project development teams from inception to completion. Project management to the IW+CGA Lupine Plaza
Design Team means complete ownership of all aspects including project delivery, funding, project development,
and programming. We measure our success in meeting deadlines, project budgets and most importantly, meeting
our client’s expectations. Areas of focus include:
• Monitoring program effectiveness
• Agency coordination on joint projects
• Following Local Assistance Procedures Manual and Guidelines
• Stakeholder and community outreach
• Ensuring environmental regulation compliances
• Advanced project planning
• Working with utility agencies on relocations
• Bid and award contracts
• Outside agency encroachment permits
• Managing federally funded projects
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Stormwater
Interwest cooperates with local agency partners to create and implement stormwater quality compliance
guidelines as mandated by the Regional Water Quality Control Board National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit requirements – specifically, the Regional Boards’ latest MS4 permit for the client.
Our staff provides technical guidance to the Plan Check and entitlement groups and development community
by providing interpretation of Regional Water Quality Control Board permit requirements and associated water
quality compliance guidelines. We will also conduct public outreach campaigns as required by NPDES permit to
make public aware of critical water quality issues. The IW+CGA Lupine Plaza Design Team will assist in providing
technical and material support to upper management and in-house staff regarding complex hydraulic and
hydrological related issues. We will also review development plans to ensure that plans submitted by private
developers are in compliance with drainage and floodplain management policies by conforming to local agency
standards, drainage ordinances, and floodplain development policies.
Development Plan Review
Interwest has the collective, diverse team of people and experience to perform a full range of Engineering Plan
Check. More importantly, we possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively integrate the necessary
engineering services with the client’s staff to create a design plan check process that is coordinated, consistent,
and predictable.
The IW+CGA Lupine Plaza Design Team will also support the client in implementing the requirements of the
client’s MS4 Permit. This includes:
• Performing field inspections to ensure compliance with the MS4 permit
• Permitting Best Management Practice (BMP) compliance for private storm water quality filtration devices
• Compiling and filing all relevant documentation related to all permits, including required annual reports to the
State Development of Storm Water Quality Implementation Plan
Traffic Engineering
Below is a listing of Traffic Engineering services that Interwest provides our municipal clients.
Public involvement and community outreach for traffic and transportation projects that impact the public.
Civic engagement is a key component to planning and implementing traffic solutions. Tasks may include public
meetings, workshops and one-on-meetings with residents. Other tasks may include attendance and participation
in public meetings, creation of various education and outreach materials such as flyers, PowerPoint presentations,
etc.
Preparation of engineering studies in response to citizen requests for traffic control device installations and
modifications, such as stop signs, traffic signals, crosswalks, traffic channelization and speed zones. These studies
will typically include the review of traffic collision, traffic count and/or speed survey data, field review of existing
traffic control devices and motorist/pedestrian/bicyclist behavior, corner sight distance analysis, minimum stopping
sight distance analysis, warrant studies based on the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA
MUTCD) and City standards/guidelines, discussions with City staff regarding the findings and recommendations,
preparation of concept/final plans, as needed, and a report summarizing the findings and recommendations. If
requested, the study will also be presented at community meetings or City Council meetings.
Address school-related traffic concerns, including meeting with school staff, parents and residents, field
observation of behavior, data collection as-needed, analysis of the need for speed feedback signs, crossing guards,
crosswalks, stop signs, flashing beacons, etc., recommendations and a summary of findings and recommendations.
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Preparation of traffic impact analysis reports, including discussions with City staff regarding study intersections,
project opening year, approved projects and any project concerns, a review of the site plan regarding internal
circulation and external access, a field review of existing intersection geometrics and any unusual conditions, traffic
count data collection, project trip generation and assignment, level of service analysis based on City guidelines/
standards, identification of significant project impacts, proposed mitigation measures, and a report summarizing
the analysis, findings and recommendations.
Review of traffic impact studies prepared by others for private development, including the review of on-site
circulation and project access, study intersections, project trip generation and assignment, level of service
methodology and assumptions, accuracy of analysis and conclusions, appropriateness and feasibility of proposed
mitigation measures, assist City staff prepare the conditions of approval, and preparation of comment memo. If
requested, Interwest staff will attend Planning Commission and City Council meetings to make presentations and
answer questions.
Preparation of signing and striping plans, traffic signal plans, traffic control plans and traffic calming plans.
These tasks will generally include the collection of existing plans for the street segment or intersection, field review
to compare the plans to existing conditions, traffic data collection, as-needed meetings with City staff to ensure
complete understanding of the desired design and to discuss/clarify any options, timely revisions in response
to plan review comments, and signed and stamped final plans, specifications and cost estimate. The plans and
specifications will be prepared in accordance with City standards, the CA MUTCD and other applicable standards.
Private and public development plan review for traffic-related plans, ensuring that the plans are in compliance
with the City and other applicable standards. The reviews will include recommendations for approval (conditions
of approval).
Review of traffic signal timing plans and collision data for intersections, with recommended adjustments. We
will provide technical advice to City’s staff in connection with the maintenance and the operation of the City’s
traffic signal facilities.
Assistance in the development of relevant policies. Many changes are taking place in transportation engineering
that cities need to be prepared for. They include SB 743 regarding changes to how traffic studies are prepared
for CEQA, including the use of vehicle mile traveled (VMT) instead of intersection or street segment level of
service (LOS) to determine a proposed project’s significant impact. The state is currently finalizing the regulations.
Cities need to develop their own policies and fee programs in response to these new regulations to protect their
interests. Autonomous (self-driving) cars are already being tested. Their potential impacts are unknown. They
could increase the number of trips, but reduce the needed parking. The transportation engineering profession, as
well as our own traffic engineers, is tracking their development.
Preparation of grant applications for funding from Federal, State, and regional agencies for traffic safety
studies and improvements.
Construction Management and Inspection Services
During construction of municipal capital improvement projects, Interwest has provided construction management
administration, field inspections and close-out services from Notice to Proceed to Notice of Completion. While
that has been clearly omitted from this proposal, Interwest is committed to utilizing these resources to serve as a
constructability review of the work being performed to ensure all work meets all requirements for local and funding
commitments, City codes and ordinances including APWA “Greenbook” Standard Plans and Specifications for
Public Works Construction, Caltrans Standards and Specifications, ADA standards, and specific City standards and
specifications through our QA/QC process.
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Right-of-Way and Real Estate Expertise
At Interwest, we offer unique, innovative and cost-effective solutions to the toughest right of way projects. We
provide comprehensive right of way acquisition and relocation services to counties, cities and similar agencies
within the local area, including, but not limited to:
• Project management
• Title and escrow services
• Right of way engineering
• Environmental support
• Appraisal services
• Right of way acquisition
• Community outreach
• Relocation plans
• Relocation assistance
• Tenant property acquisition
• Property management
• Cost studies/report preparation
• Utility relocation coordination
• Demolition coordination
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Geotechnical Engineering Services
Ninyo & Moore is a California Corporation, minority-owned, multidisciplinary consulting firm that provides high-
quality geotechnical and environmental consulting services. The firm was incorporated in 1986 to provide consulting
services in geotechnical engineering, construction inspection and testing, engineering geology, hydrogeology,
hazardous waste remediation and environmental assessment. We are committed to being responsive, thorough,
technically sound, and active in the business community. Ninyo & Moore serves its clients through offices in Los
Angeles, Irvine, Fontana, San Diego, San Francisco, Alameda, San Jose and Sacramento, California; Denver,
Fort Collins, Colorado; Las Vegas, Nevada; Prescott, Tucson, and Phoenix, Arizona; Salt Lake City, Utah, and
Houston, Texas. Our staff of 500 professionals includes experienced and registered geotechnical engineers, civil
engineers, environmental engineers, engineering geologists, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, certified
technicians and field inspectors, and hazardous waste and regulatory compliance specialists. The experience of
Ninyo & Moore’s geotechnical staff encompasses projects throughout the southwestern United States, including
recreational and medical facilities, commercial and municipal structures, educational, ports, harbors and offshore
structures, reservoirs, pipelines, pump stations, sewers, treatment plants, power plants, dams, waste-to-energy
facilities, tanks, bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, transmission towers, railroads, airports, low- and high-rise
structures, landfills, and other public and private works.
Land Surveying and Mapping Services
Kelsoe & Associates is a full-service land surveying firm serving private and public sector clients throughout
Southern California. The essential components that drive their practice are client service, innovation, and a quest
for excellence. These principles have guided the performance and growth of their company and helped provide
clients with technically advanced and cost-effective solutions that are specifically tailored to their needs.
Formed in 1981, Kelsoe & Associates is a California Corporation based in the City of Corona. They currently
employ a staff of Seven professionals. They maintain vehicles and equipment for three field crews utilizing robotic
total stations and state-of-the-art GPS receivers. Kelsoe & Associates office staff is equipped with the latest
AutoCAD software.
We believe that Kelsoe & Associates is uniquely qualified to provide land surveying support services for the City
of Palm Desert. Over the past 25 years, they have accumulated an extensive database of survey information
throughout the Inland Empire. They are often able to provide their clients with substantial cost savings by utilizing
previous survey data. They also believe that their record of past performance clearly shows that they are committed
to delivering projects on time and within budget.
Kelsoe and Associates not only encourage, but expect their staff to sharpen their skills and abilities through
continuing education and company sponsored training workshops. Each member of their team attends bi-monthly
training sessions related to emerging land surveying techniques and quality assurance. They continually strive to
find better ways to serve their clients.
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Fire Life Safety
Fire, Life Safety, & Security Institute, Inc. provides the following services:
• Building & Fire Code Analysis
• Exiting Analysis
• Computerized Fire Modeling
• Accessibility & ADA Code Compliance Services
• Negotiations with Authorities Having Jurisdiction
• Due Diligence Surveys
• Analysis of Fire Code Requirements for Hazardous
Materials & Chemicals
• Codes & Standards Monitoring Services
• Fire Alarm
• Fire Suppression
• Smoke Control
• Security Alarm
• Fire Investigation
• Litigation Support
• Property Loss Control
• Casualty Loss Control
Traffic Analysis
Mizuta Traffic Consulting (MTC) is a full-service Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering firm providing
knowledgeable, hands-on project management and specialized expertise to the clients we serve. The firm’s
principal, Marc Mizuta, started the company in early 2016 to provide clients the same quality of work, but at a
fraction of the cost of other firms in the area. MTC places great emphasis on strong project management and is
dedicated to providing solutions for clients. Following is a list of services MTC provides:
• Traffic Impact Studies
• VMT Analyses
• Parking Studies
• Access Analyses
• Multimodal Corridor Studies
• Engineering and traffic Surveys
• Interchange Analyses
• Maintenance of Traffic Plans
• Traffic Signal & Street Lighting Design
• Traffic Control Plans
• Traffic Operations & Signal Timing
• Line of Sight Surveys
• Third Party Traffic Study Review
• Traffic Calming & Community Outreach
• Grant Writing
Traffic Data Collection
Counts Unlimited Inc. was founded in 1990 and was established to provide accurate and comprehensive traffic
data collection services at a reasonable cost to the transportation engineering community throughout California.
Counts Unlimited, Inc. is a California Corporation, and certified SBE with the State of California.
Counts Unlimited is headquartered in Riverside, CA with an experienced full-time staff of 15 employees, and a
support staff of 10 employees that are located throughout California. All of our staff members receive extensive
training and testing before they begin collecting data, in order to ensure they are meeting the highest possible
standards of performance, accuracy, and customer service. We, as a company understand the immense importance
of the data we collect, and the impact that it has on transportation planning.
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Counts Unlimited, Inc. currently has a supply of over 200 ADT count machines (Volume, Speed, Classification),
50 manual data collection machines, and over 120 High Definition video cameras, which are used for a variety of
counts, that include Intersection Turning Movement Counts, Pedestrian Counts, Bicycle Counts, Mainline freeway
counts, Queueing Counts, License Plate Surveys, etc. To conduct radar speed surveys, we have an inventory of 7
handheld radar guns, with 15 staff members that are certified in collecting radar speeds. To perform travel time
runs, we have 15 GPS enabled laptop computers that can be paired with dashcam video recording cameras.
We take great pride in providing accurate data, and through our 30 years of experience, we have been able to
refine our data collection methodologies. Counts Unlimited, Inc. has extensive experience in conducting traffic
studies throughout the Southern California area.
Counts Unlimited, Inc. specializes in traffic data collection including:
Turning Movement Counts
• ADT Counts
• Classification Counts
• Speed Counts
• Radar Speed Surveys
• Parking Lot Surveys
• Signal Warrants
• GPS Travel Time Surveys
• Vehicle Occupancy Counts
• Origin / Destination Surveys
• Pedestrian Surveys
• Transit Ridership Surveys
• Vehicle Intercept Surveys
• Pedestrian Surveys
• Railroad Crossing Surveys
• Gate / Driveway Count
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Cost Estimator Services
RIB U.S.COST is recognized as a leading cost management and project controls firm, assisting our clients with
program management, cost estimating, value engineering, scheduling, and construction software solutions for over
30 years. With offices across the country and internationally, RIB U.S.COST serves corporate owners, government
agencies, program managers, architects, engineers, contractors and others in the construction industry.
Since 1983, RIB U.S.COST has been providing construction cost estimating, cost engineering, scheduling, project
controls, value engineering services and developing leading-edge computer software to facility owners, designers
and contractors throughout the world.
RIB U.S.COST continuously perfects construction cost management professionals – supplying them with the
technology / resources necessary to give clients reliable cost information. Cost consulting and management is
all about value. As a leader in providing cost consulting services, RIB U.S.COST will assist in managing the cost
of your project and stay within budget. Schedule controls assure that each job is delivered on time and provide
the software tools, which support cost management and project control professionals – to do their jobs most
efficiently. In all cases, the RIB U.S.COST Team acts as technical extension for the client “in house” resources.
Project Experience
RIB U.S.COST has a successful portfolio of estimating services for projects of all types. RIB U.S.COST’s experience
throughout the United States includes cost estimating, scheduling, program management, project controls and
value engineering studies. They currently have several contracts to provide ongoing cost estimating services in the
United States. The following is a sample list of projects completed in the United States area:
• San Diego International Airport (Current Prime Contract for 14+ years)
• Salt Lake City International Airport
• Rusk State Hospital – Rusk, TX
• San Antonio State Hospital – San Antonio, TX
• Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport – Dallas, TX
• Mississippi River Commission Building – Vicksburg, CA
• Green Build Gallery at San Diego Airport – San Diego, CA
• Seattle-Tacoma International Arrivals Facility – Seattle, WA
• Ole Miss Baseball Stadium Additions – Oxford, MS
• University of South Alabama Football Stadium – Mobile, AL
• City of Doral Triangle Park – Doral, FL
• Truman Waterfront Park – Key West, FL
• Sullivan Park Expansion, Deerfield Park – Deerfield Beach, FL
• Hollywood Boulevard Landscape and Irrigation Improvements – City of Hollywood, FL
• Palm & Hibiscus Islands Neighborhood Improvements – City of Miami Beach, FL
• Constructability, Cost and Value Engineering Review Services, City of Miami Beach (Prime Contract)
• East-West Streetscape Utilities and Beautification, City of Hollywood
• 11th Street (Alton Road to Washington Ave), City of Miami Beach
• City of Miami Springs Aquatic Facility
• City of Miami Springs Senior Center
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EXPERIENCE WITH
SOMBRERO BEACH PARK, MARATHONSOMBRERO BEACH PARK, MARATHON
NORTH BEACH OCEANSIDE PARK BEACHWALKNORTH BEACH OCEANSIDE PARK BEACHWALK
PLAZAS & URBAN SPACES
Activating plazas is a critical and fundamental necessity
to guarantee that they don’t end up being relegated as
left-over, residual spaces. We believe that the activation
is not contingent on the designer selecting elements and
placing them on the site arbitrarily. Instead, we approach
plaza design from the understanding that plazas are truly
destination spaces within the urbanized context, and, in
order for them to fulfill that role, the decisions need to be
driven by a well-integrated strategy of carefully coordinated
design integrations that are supportive of the local El Paseo
mainstreet. Additionally, the activation of the public realm
needs to engage programming opportunities and efforts
provided by the community and local businesses, and they
need to be well integrated into their immediate surroundings
and with the perimeter land uses. Incorporating these
considerations in the design and detailing of the plaza
will ensure that they remain places that the community
can continuously relate to, find continual use of it, and be
imbued with a sense of communal ownership that helps to
promote use and safety.
The IW+CGA Lupine Plaza Design Team recognizes these
needs and invests the time to ensure that each plaza and
facility we design is a true manifestation of the community it’s
intended to serve. Beyond those differences, our approach
to plaza design is consistent on a number of values, centered
around the users and the location. We tailor our delivery
of these with a full cognition that plazas and open spaces
are essential to good quality of life and to an increase in
localized economic resiliency, as they are frequently within
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LUMMUS PARK CONCEPTLUMMUS PARK CONCEPT
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areas able to ensure access in an equitable way. As such, we
always seek for ways to embed strategies to increase social
resiliency and equity in our design strategies.
We seek to enhance ways to increase connections to
'place', if it’s by highlighting critical and important views,
creating exiting contextual connections, being a ‘good
neighbor’, locating programming in areas that capitalize
on the presence of amenities, or by physically improving
opportunities for people to engage and build community.
Our spatial configuration of public plazas have always been
characterized by a layered approach of interconnected
spaces with subtle spatial definers and unified by a strong,
branded quality. We approach these projects with the
belief that they should be in complete support of their
surrounding urban context. This includes being supportive
to surrounding land uses and, from an urban stand-point,
seeking to capitalize on opportunities to create a greater
sense of engagement and potential collaboration of public-
realm activation with those land uses. This results in an
urban edge that, though distinct in quality and design, is
perceived as seamless with the surrounding area.
Our approach to all our plaza projects, especially those with
a scenic or cultural opportunity, utilize architectural qualities
and elements to deliver and exhibit humanized, relate-able
and iconic experiences. These should be responsive to mark
and highlight entrances and access points, identify critical
and importance destinations, frame and enhance views,
support flexible programming opportunities, and convey a
branding strategy.
MIDDLE BEACH RECREATIONAL CORRIDOR - PHASE II
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PARADISE PARK
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Iconic architectural elements are important components that
brand the public space and create references for memorable
experiences. We also recognize that they are increasingly
also a way to market and promote the public space. We
approach the incorporation of inspirational architectural
elements from the stand-point that they should serve two
main functions: memorialize the history and ethos of place
and engage users’ needs while satisfying their desires and
aspirations. To do this, we incorporate architectural elements
as a tool to create and enhance the sense of ‘100%-location’,
or what we could call the ‘selfie moment’ - moment of high
desirability.
While serving to communicate the values and identity of
the community, creating moments that people want to
document as an integral part of their experience and one
which they will post on social media is a way to embed a
self-promoting marketing strategy into the plaza’s design to
strengthen its role as a destination location, while solidifying
its relationship and meaning with the community. This is
achieved by aiming to create design excellence, including
fine grain architectural detailing as a integral component
of achieving a high quality outcome for this project. This
will be essential in achieving a human scale, providing visual
interest, diversity, and creating features that makes the
collective space unique and strengthen the users’ ties to it
over time.
PARADISE PARK CUSTOM SCULPTURES
NORTH BEACH OCEANSIDE PARK
EXPERIENCE WITHICONIC ELEMENTS
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DORAL GATEWAY STRUCTURES
CIVIC CENTER PARK CUSTOM SCULPTURES
PEACE MOUND PARK
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EXPERIENCE WITH
GUY DAVIS PARK, STUART
NORTH BEACH OCEANSIDE PARK BEACHWALK
DRAINAGE, REHYDRATION AND/OR SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT
The Team has experience in all types of drainage engineering
and has provided the following services:
• Basin wide hydrologic and hydraulic modeling;
• Master drainage system modeling;
• Analysis and pumping station upgrades;
• New drainage injection well and pump station permitting
and design;
• Updates of the comprehensive drainage plan;
• Community Block Grant Projects;
• Neighborhood Improvement Projects; and
• Sustainable Design Projects.
IW and CGA both use the latest in advance computer assisted
software technologies such as Advanced Interconnected
Pond Routing (ADICPR), Hydraflow, Cascade and other state
of the art computer programs.
We also have experience in obtaining several millions of
dollars in grants to accomplish other municipalities goals
and objectives. Furthermore, we have also developed
stormwater master plans for several municipalities where
we have provided a number of stormwater-related activities
such as stormwater modeling, drainage calculations, pump
station design and / or pump station rehabilitation, NPDES
MS4 compliance, culvert design, canal extensions and other
related hydraulic structures.
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The streetscape edge component of this project is a very
important component, as the connection and integration
with the fronting neighborhood requires careful design
considerations and sensitivity.
Our approach to that connection would be to first recognize
that it will serve and operate as an urban edge to the plaza,
while also setting the tone and design quality expectations
that plaza visitors will have upon engaging that ‘edge.’
As such, it needs to be one that is scaled appropriately to
define the plaza and serve as a viewing edge for public
surveillance. Secondly, we propose to approach the design
of that streetscape frontage as one that should be integral
and seamless with the public realm, blurring the boundaries
between the plaza and the street to create a shared amenity
that perceptually feels like an important public space.
Our approach to streetscapes is not to view them as vehicular
infrastructure, but rather as an opportunity to augment the
neighborhood as a community infrastructure. Streetscapes
can play a critical and vital role in pushing an agenda
through design to maximize every inch of the right-of-way
to enhance the pedestrian qualities and provide amenities
for greater walkability, while creating a highly-branded and
continuous experience, without compromising safety or the
need to accommodate utilities.
CUTLER BAY TOWN CENTER VISUALIZATION
SW 2ND AVE HIMMARSHEE DISTRICT STREETSCAPE
EXPERIENCE WITHSTREETSCAPES
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Client
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Contact Information at Time of
Project
Omar J. Leon
Urban Forester
Tel: 305.673.7722
Project Date
2019
Services Provided
Landscape Architecture
Urban Design
Resiliency Design
Arborist Services
Collaborators
Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Firm Fee's
$ 49,000.00
Construction Cost
$ Not Applicable
In partnership with Davey Resource Group and Calvin, Giordano and Associates,
Inc. (CGA) has developed an Urban Forestry Master Plan, focused on managing
the City’s trees into the future. The plan establishes a clear set of priorities and
objectives that aid in the management, maintenance, and future planting of trees
throughout the City by providing a sustainable and strategic framework.
CGA’s primary contribution to the master plan was the development of an
implementable ‘Tool Kit’ that advances the recommendations in the master plan to
generate standards that guide the roll-out of these. The ‘Tool Kit’ includes specific
case studies of unique conditions in the City that address the intersection of urban
forestry considerations with issues such as historic preservation, sea-level rise, and
community/neighborhood identities with a focus on satisfying the City’s goal to
have strategies in place to increase resiliency and climate adaptation. Additionally,
the ‘Tool Kit’ establishes acceptable plant palettes and the species’ most desirable
use-situations, as well as constructability standards for balancing adequate root-
growth zones with green infrastructure and urban streetscape build-out conditions.
Finally, the ‘Tool Kit’ establishes a street-tree prioritization plan to guide future
streetscape projects, examines and establishes a metric of measurement to define
“success” in future-planned City projects across several different departments, and
it establishes parameters to facilitate the cost estimating and planning for these
during the budget cycles and scope processes of each project.
URBAN FORESTRY MASTER PLAN
Miami Beach, FL
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Client
Fort Lauderdale Downtown
Development Authority (DDA)
110 East Broward Boulevard, Suite
1610
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Contact Information at Time of
Project
Elizabeth Van Zandt
Executive Vice President
Tel: 954.123.4567
Elizabeth@ddaftl.org
Project Date
2020
Services Provided
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Surveying
Firm Fee’s
$ 81,195.00
Construction Cost
$ 750,000.00 (Budgeted)
$ 650,000.00 (Actual)
Our approach to this project was one inherently about urban design and space-
creation. It was not simply a matter of beautification, but rather a process of
embedding the environment with value to take advantage of inherent, flexible
opportunities. We believe that these, in turn, will animate socialization, celebrate
the culture of place, and provide for a multi-functional framework. We seek to
capture the human experience, including mood, atmosphere, color, sound, tactility,
pleasure and light that characterizes the ethos of ‘place’ that lives at this intersection
of:
• Culture – with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Discovery
and Science, and the Esplanade Park,
• Socialization – with the vibrant Himmarshee Street nightlife scene,
• History – with the campus of historical buildings, including the Museum of
History, Hoch Heritage Center, Philemon Bryan House, King-Cromartie House,
and the Schoolhouse), and
• Access and Connectivity – with the continuity of the Riverwalk as a major
destination linking the various waterfront properties.
Our goal for this project was to provide a design solution that results in products
that are resilient, innovative, creative, sensitive, inspiring, memorable, responsible,
interpretive, comprehensive, imaginative and visionary. We lead by design and with
design.
SW 2ND AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Client
Town of Davie
6591 Orange Drive
Davie, FL 33314
Contact Information at Time of
Project
Jonathan Vogt, PE
Town Engineer
Tel: 954.797.1197
Jonathan_Vogt@davie-fl.gov
Project Date
2014 - 2020
Services Provided
Civil Engineering
Traffic Engineering
Landscape Architecture
Surveying and Mapping
Post Design Services
Firm Fee’s
$ 460,000.00
Construction Cost
$ 6,443,081.26
CGA recently completed the design, permitting (SFWMD, CBWCD, THISCD, BC-
HCED), bidding services and post design services for the Nova Drive Improvements
project (from Davie Road to University Drive) for Town of Davie. The construction
scope of work includes 2521 LF of Exfiltration Trench, 4067 LF of RCP (12” to
30” diameter), 75 storm inlets/manholes, regrading of swales, adding medians,
upgrading ADA compliance, signalization improvements, a new roundabout, bike
lanes, and associated roadway infrastructure improvements.
The eastern commercial end of the corridor was updated from a 3-lane section
to a 4 lane divided section with bike lanes and wide sidewalks while the western,
residential section was widened to accommodate bike lanes and/or sharrows. A
roundabout justification report with public outreach was required to permit the
roundabout in a non-traditional location within in the corridor with the purpose of
reducing speeds and allowing easy “u-turns”. The project also included upgrading
the signalization at the intersection of College Avenue and Nova Drive.
NOVA DRIVE COMPLETE STREETS
IMPROVEMENTS (CIGP FUNDED)
Davie, FL
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Client
City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Contact Information at Time of
Project:
Elka Linton-Dorsett
CIP Program Manager
Tel: 305.792.1939
EDorsett@sibfl.net
Project Date
2011 - 2018
Services Provided
Landscape Architecture
Engineering Design
Permitting
Contract Document Preparation
Construction Engineering
CEI
Firm Fee’s
$ 1.2 Million
Construction Cost
$ 7.8 Million
The principal function of the bridge is to provide pedestrian access across the
canal, as well as it is designed to provide access to emergency vehicles as a bypass
to Collins Avenue during periods of heavy traffic congestion.
The CGA team approached the project first as a ‘place’ and a pedestrian amenity,
and second as an emergency access last. The design was centered on creating
a park-like setting with planting and seating that would appeal to pedestrian
use and would promote lingering. A strong branding strategy was embedded
within the hardscape design that reinforced the concept of using infrastructure as
a recreational asset and in turn has established it as a landmark within the City.
The project included several work efforts adjacent to the bridge, including the
construction of an observation deck in Town Center Park, located at the eastern
end of the canal, and a boardwalk connecting the deck to the North Bay Road
bridge. Associated drainage, roadway, utility, and hardscape improvements were
made along 174th St. and 172nd St. to account for the increased drainage and
other impacts to the surrounding infrastructure.
The project involved intensive coordination with regulatory agencies, utilities,
government entities, and local stakeholders. The CGA team was able to procure
all necessary permits to conduct the work on schedule.
NORTH BAY ROAD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Client
City of Delray Beach CRA
20 North Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Contact Information at Time of
Project
Jeff Costello
Assistant CRA Director
Tel: 561.276.8640
CostelloJ@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
Project Date
2015 - 2017
Services Provided
Urban Design
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Surveying
Firm Fee's
$ 7,000.00
Construction Cost
$ 800,000.00
The Delray Beach CRA’s 2002 Downtown Master Plan identified NW/SW 5th Avenue
as the mid-point along Atlantic Avenue, between Interstate I-95 and the downtown
core. The plan recommended the creation of twin public plazas on the northwest
and southwest corners of the intersection to serve as a new neighborhood center
and gathering place for the community as a whole.
CGA designed the plaza on the Northwest corner which consists of landscape
features and pedestrian amenities. The design also included colorful terrazzo and
keystone pavers similar to the Libby Wesley Plaza (SW corner) of intersection, and
includes four bronze emblems featuring fire rescue motifs. Green building elements
such as permeable pavers and native vegetation were also incorporated into the
project. The design allows for seamless integration into the Atlantic Avenue corridor
while still honoring the unique civic identity of the Fire Rescue Headquarters.
FIRE STATION COMMEMORATIVE PLAZA
Delray, FL
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Client
City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue, 3rd Floor
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Contact Information at Time of
Project
Claudia Hasbun, AICP
Planning and Zoning Director
Tel: 305.792.1740
chasbun@sibfl.net
Project Date
2018-2019
Services Provided
Park Master Planning
Landscape Architecture
Urban Design
Graphic Design & Visualization
Planning
Firm Fee's
$ 69,535.00
Construction Cost
$ 16 Million (Estimated)
After the completion of the City’s Transportation Master Plan, Sunny Isles Beach
identified the intersection of Collins Avenue at 174th Street to be the most
dangerous within the City-limits. After receiving, from the Miami-Dade County
Transportation Planning Organization, a matching grant to conduct a study for this
project, the City approached CGA to manifest an alternate means of crossing the
hazardous intersection.
The CGA design team approached the design that breaks free from traditional
pedestrian bridges that transcend the illusion of a cage and create an elevated
park system, increasing pedestrian and vehicular safety. The design approached
the project as creating a destination and experience by branding it as a ‘park’ and
not just a ‘bridge.’ Instead of simply creating a connection from East to West, the
project should instead be thought of as a solution that creates an extension of open
space that envelops the bold ethos of its context, stapling the park as an iconic
and emblematic solution that increases connectivity and capitalizes on the vistas of
Sunny Isles Beach.
CGA is currently in pre-design phase as part of a team engineering the bridge for
construction.
174TH ST BRIDGE PARK
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
2020 DESIGN AWARD OF MERIT
American Society of Landscape Architects Florida Chapter
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Client
Fort Lauderdale Transportation and
Mobility Department
Contact Information at Time of
Project
Susan Capdeville
Senior Administrative Assistant
Transportation and Mobility (TAM)
Tel: 954.828.4699
SCapdeville@fortlauderdale.gov
Project Date
2018 - 2020
Services Provided
Landscape Architecture
Surveying
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Construction Services
Firm Fee’s
$ 109,980.00
Construction Cost
$ 960,000.00 (Budgeted)
$ 958,791.50 (Actual)
The project location was one block west of A1A on two streets along this coastal
business district. The center median space on NE 32nd Street contained a ten-
foot-wide planting space with existing trees and palms. The handicap spaces on
both blocks did not meet ADA so the improvements to pedestrian safety was a key
component of this project. On NE 33rd Street, a smaller median was in place which
had been planted with large Mahogany trees that were damaging the existing
curb, concrete walks, and asphalt paving as the roots of the trees were uplifting
the hardscape. These trees were permitted for removal and mitigation through
the City’s Department of Sustainability Design. The replacements for these trees
included the installation of a sub-surface root space system called Silva Cells which
expanded the root space below the asphalt parking area. This system provided a
sustainable planting method for the new native trees.
Bulb-out planting areas were incorporated into the design at the west end of each
block to improve the pedestrian crosswalk condition for enhanced safety. Services
that were provided by CGA included landscape architecture, surveying, Civil and
Electrical Engineering and Construction Administrative services. Existing FPL
lighting was replaced with LED fixtures to meet code for pedestrian travel, and
new decorative lighting was installed to provide consistent aesthetics and greater
energy efficiency. Additional scope included new curbing, drainage, electrical
pedestals, and control panel upgrades. This important project ties to the iconic
Fort Lauderdale Beachwalk and oceanfront experience and provided much needed
sustainable improvements to this historic business district.
NORTH GALT SHOPS AT A1A & NE 32ND &
33RD STREET
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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REFERENCES
Provided below are references for Interwest and CGA on similar size and scope to Lupine Plaza that you can
contact to speak on behalf of the services we’ve provided.
Interwest Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc.
Client
City of Perris
101 N. D Street
Perris, CA 92570
Contact Information at Time of Project:
Sabrina Chavez
Director of Community Services
951.943.6603
SChavez@cityofperris.org
Contact Information at Time of Project:
Bryant Hill, Public Works Director
954.657.3280 ext. 615
BHill@cityofperris.org
Contract Value: $100,000 Annually
On-Call landscape plan review & inspection. Prepared
design review & conditions of approval templates.
Client
City of Rio Vista, CA
1 Main St
Rio Vista, CA 94571
Contact Information at Time of Project:
Rob Hickey
City Manager
704.374.6451 ext 1101
rhickey@ci.rio-vista.ca.us
Contract Value: $50,000 Annually
On-Call landscape architecture review service.
Client
March Joint Powers Authority
14205 Meridian Pkwy #140
Riverside, CA 92518
Contact Information at Time of Project:
Dr. Grace Martin, Executive Director
Tel: 951.656.7000
Email: martin@marchjpa.com
Contract Value: $200,000 Annually
On-Call landscape design review and inspection services
for both private and public projects.
Client
City of Stuart
121 SW Flagler Avenue
Stuart, FL 34994
Contact Information at Time of Project:
Pinal Gandhi-Savdas
CRA Administrator
772.283.2532
PGandhi@ci.stuart.fl.us
Client
Village of Key Biscayne
88 West McIntyre Street
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Contact Information at Time of Project
Todd Hofferberth
Director, Parks and Recreation
Tel: 305.365.8900 ext 1213
thofferberth@keybiscayne.fl.gov
Client
City of Miami Beach
1701 Meridian Ave, 3rd floor,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Contact Information
Ariel Guitian
Senior Capital Projects Coordinator, Office of CIP
305.673.7071 x 4105
ArielGuitian@miamibeachfl.gov
Client
City of Weston
17250 Royal Palm Boulevard
Weston, FL 33326
Contact Information at Time of Project:
Denise Barrett-Miller
Director of Communications
954.385.2000
DBarrett@westonfl.org
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TEAM LEADERSHIP - KEY PERSONNEL
The IW + CGA Team will be led by two key individuals, each uniquely situated to provide the City of Palm Desert
with the needs for this project:.
Gianno’s role as Project Manager/Lead Design
Manager will be to set the tone for the project, deliver
and moderate public outreach, and conceptualize and
guide staff in the preparation of a design solution.
His leadership in project excellence and in devising
implementable design solutions have earned several
distinguished, professional design awards. Some
distinguishing qualities he offers includes:
• Over 20 years of experience in projects that bridge
visioning, planning, and site improvements scales
• Over 24 passive and active constructed parks at
varying sizes.
• Experience includes creative design strategies for
urban environments, master planning, community
participation and graphic communication
• Experience has encompassed a wide array of
project-types, and strengths lie in connectivity
plans, streetscapes and urban interventions, park
design, and form-based urban design.
Joe’s role as Principal-in-Charge will infiltrate all aspects
of all project development with a driving force to
ensure that the goals and objectives for the projects
meet the expectations of the City, residents, and the
overall affecting community and are supported by
all the necessary in-house resources of the SAFEbuilt
organization. Some distinguishing qualities he offers
includes:
• More than 35 years of civil engineering experience,
including 30 years of service with municipal
agencies.
• Diverse experience allows him to bring a clear
understanding and considerable depth to any
project.
• Possesses excellent communication skills, providing
high level customer service in a professional manner
at all times.
• Experience with ‘Prop 68’ grant sourcing and
funding
GIANNO FEOLI, PROJECT MANAGER
Lead Design Manager, Design Services Coordinator,
Public Outreach Moderator/Coordinator
JOE INDRAWAN, PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
Overall Project Supervision, Technical Resources
Coordinator
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KEY PERSONNEL
NAME TITLE
Joe Indrawan, PE Principal-in-Charge / Civil Engineer
Gianno Feoli Project Manager/Lead Design Manager/Public Outreach
Lawrence “Larry” Morita, PLA Landscape Architect of Record
Dominic Mack, PLA Landscape Architect
Richard Walker CEQA Compliance / Planning
Jenna Martinetti, PE Civil Engineer
Jorge Cervantes, PE Electrical Engineer
Glen K. Lewis, PE Civil Engineer
James Young Park, PE, QSD/P Civil Engineer
Oscar D. Olmedo Senior Project Designer
Craig Bradshaw, PE, PLSA Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor
Nicole Jules, PE Traffic and Civil Engineer
Seth Jenison, PE, TE, PTOE Traffic Engineer
Ruth Smith, TE, PTP Traffic Engineer
Charmine Solla, PE, TE, PTOE, PMP Traffic Engineer
Alan Perkins Traffic Engineering Technician
Joseph Mullaney, EIT Associate Engineer (Traffic)
George Alvarez Traffic and Civil Engineer
Brett A. Paulson, SR/WA, R/W-NAC Real Estate / Right-of-Way Manager
Jinpei Zhang, EE Electrical Engineer
Ali Sadre, SE, CASp Senior Lead Structural Engineer
Marcos Mendoza Landscape Design / Irrigation
Jonathan C. Jones Landscape Plan Reviewer
Kevin Ko, PE, QSD, PMP Civil Engineer
Tyrone J. Chesanek, PE Construction Manager
Michael Conner, PLA, ISA Landscape Architect, ISA-Certified Arborist
Vickki Placide-Pickard Planning Administrator/Grant(s)
Grace Alvarez Planning and Programming Manager/Grants(s)
IW+CGA Lupine Plaza Design Team have sufficient staff to support the projects under this contract because we
serve as municipal staff, and in keeping with our reputation of being promptly responsive, we ensure that availability
of our staff never goes below 40 percent for our senior staff and 30 percent for our technical support staff,
amending our staffing needs as necessary. This is a strategy that we maintain to allow us to meet the impromptu
and unexpected demands of all of our clients without sacrificing the needs of others. Interwest guarantees that
we will have the necessary staff to meet all the needs no matter what they are. IW+CGA Lupine Plaza Design
Team is proposing xx key personnel internally, plus our subconsultants as well. Our team has the ability to provide
additional personnel as-needed.
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NAME TITLE
Lee Rowbotham Senior CAD Technician
Katharine Kupsky Senior CAD Technician
Bob Kelsoe, PLS Surveyor - Kelsoe & Associates, Inc.
Andy Schmidt Project Surveyor - Kelsoe & Associates, Inc.
Daniel Rivera Project Surveyor - Kelsoe & Associates, Inc.
Michael Putt, PG, CEG Principal Geologist - Ninyo & Moore
Daniel Chu, PhD, PE, GE Chief Geotechnical Engineer - Ninyo & Moore
Fabianne Arias Lead Cost Estimator - RIB U.S.Cost
Marcelo Salzar Senior Cost Estimator - RIB U.S.Cost
Sarah Maman, PE Fire Protection Engineer - Fire, Life Safety, & Security Institute,
Inc.
Marc Mizuta, PE, PTOE Traffic Engineer Analysis - Mizuta Traffic Consulting
Kris Campos Traffic Data Collection - Counts Unlimited
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• Feasibility Analysis
• Surveying &
Mapping
• Subsurface Utility
• Geotechnical
• Public Outreach
• Visualization
Renderings
• Gateway Features
• Hardscape
• Landscape Features
• Cost Estimates
• Construction
Administration
• Site Planning
• Design of Urban
Public Spaces
• Open Space
Planning, Analysis
& Design
• Active & Passive
Park Design
• Irrigation Design
• Streetscape
Planning, Analysis
& Design
• Real Estate / Right-
of-Way
FOUNDATION &
RECONNAISSANCE
SERVICES
COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICES
ELEMENT-SPECIFIC DESIGN & ENGINEERING SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES
GENERAL DESIGN & ENGINEERING SERVICES
CORE DESIGN SERVICES
• Landscape Design
Guidelines
• Maintenance
Standards
• Grant
Administration
• Grant Writing
• Signed and Sealed
Construction
Documents
• Bid Packages
• Specifications
• Surveying
• Geotechnical
• Cost Estimator
• Subsurface Utility
Investigation
• Fire Protection
• Traffic Engineering
Support
GUIDES & MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTS
GRANTS
TECHNICAL
DRAWING PRODUCTION & SUPPORT
SUBCONSULTANT SUPPORT
TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
City of Palm Desert
GIANNO FEOLI
PROJECT MANAGER
LAWRENCE “LARRY” MORITA, PLA
CONTEXT LEAD; LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OF RECORD
JOE INDRAWAN, PE
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
Joe Indrawan, PE
Lawrence “Larry” Morita PLAGianno Feoli, ASLA
Civil, Drainage Stormwater Compliance
Landscape, Program/Use, and Urbansim
Craig Bradshaw, PE, PLS
**Bob Kelsoe** Michael Putt, PG, CEG
** Daniel Chu, PhD, PE, GE
Surveying
Geotechnical & Environmental Services
Gianno Feoli, ASLA
Dominic Mack, PLA
Moderator & Facilitator
3D Graphics & Graphic Design
Gianno Feoli, ASLA
Dominic Mack, PLA
Branding & Graphics
Kevin Ko, PE, QSD, PMPTyrone J. Chesanek, PE** Fabianne Arias
** Marcelo Salazar
CMI
Cost Estimator
Jenna Martinetti, PE
Jorge Cervantes, PE
Joe Indrawan, PE
Glen K. Lewis, PE
James Young Park, PE, QSD/POscar D. Olmedo
Craig Bradshaw, PE, PLSA
Nicole Jules, PE
George AlvarezJinpei Zhang, EE
Ali Sadre, SE, CASp
Brett Paulson
Gianno Feoli, ASLADominic Mack, PLA
Michael Conner, PLA, ISA
Marcos MendozaLawrence “Larry” Morita PLA
Jonathan C. Jones
Engineering Team for QA/QC & Civil
Engineering Peer Review
Engineering Design Team
Traffic Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Real Estate / Right-of-Way
Context Sensitive Design Team
Planting, Arborist &
Irrigation Design Team
• CEQA ComplianceCEQA COMPLIANCE Richard Walker CEQA CompliancePlanning
Michael Conner, PLA, ISA
Vickki Placide-Pickard
Grace Alvarez
Landscape Team
Grant Team
Lee Rowbotham
Katharine Kupsky
Dominic Mack, PLA
Marcos Mendoza
**See the following page for a list of our subcontractors key
personnel and their proposed
role.
Technical Drafting Team
**Kelsoe & Associates, Inc.**Ninyo & Moore
**RIB U.S.Cost
**Counts Unlimited, Inc.
**Fire, Life Safety, & Security Institute, Inc.**Mizuta Traffic Consulting
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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Subcontractors
IW+CGA Team are proposing the following subcontractors listed below to provide geotechnical engineering
services, cost estimating, traffic data collection, traffic analysis, fire protection and surveying and mapping services.
IW+CGA has a team ready to fulfill the environmental technical studies (stormwater and drainage, traffic, air
quality, biological, and other technical studies).
Key Personnel Role
Ninyo & Moore - Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants
Michael Putt, PG, CEG Geotechnical Engineering Services
Daniel Chu, Phd, PE, GE Geotechnical Engineering Services
Kelsoe & Associates, Inc. - Surveying
Bob Kelsoe, PLS Surveying and Mapping Services
Andy Schmidt Project Surveyor
Daniel Rivera Project Surveyor
RIB U.S.COST - Cost Estimator
Fabianne Arias Lead Cost Estimator
Marcelo Salazar Senior Cost Estimator
Counts Unlimited, Inc. - Traffic Data Collection
Kris Campos Traffic Data Collection
Mizuta Traffic Consulting - Traffic Analysis
Marc Mizuta, PE, TE, PTOE Traffic Engineer Analysis
Fire, Life Safety, & Security Institute, Inc. - Fire Protection Services
Sarah Maman, PE Fire Protection Engineer
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Proposed Method to Accomplish the Work
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DESIGN APPROACH
When approaching the design for the identified location to convert the segment of the street into a plaza, the
IW+CGA Lupine Plaza Design Team will build upon the public input received byt he previous consultant and the
vision plan that was adopted by City Council to generate a high-quality, desirable, and well-articulated urban plaza
design. Of note during the design process will be an emphasis on the inter-relationships between key critical
components: human experiences, traffic engineering considerations, and design of infrastructural systems needed
to support a lively, vibrant, and desirable destination urban plaza.
This initial and thorough analysis will set the foundation for how we approach the development of the design
resolution, resulting in a design solution that is uniquely tailored to the needs and ethos of the City of Palm
Desert and their residents. Additionally, ensuring the careful intersection of these design considerations will
serve to illustrate the performative qualities of each individual framework, while revealing necessary overlaps or
connections that are needed for the seamless functionality of the eventual plaza.
This is particularly critical with this project because the City has already identified that a desired outcome is that
the plaza have regional appeal, and its size and prominence in the community has the potential to serve as an
important catalyzing element and contributor to the continued investment in the City’s observable high standards
of living and the high quality of public spaces. The frameworks that we seek to identify and intersect through this
process will include:
• Economic realms – focusing on the planning related impacts of the future improvements and how they can
contribute to the overall development and economy of the area;
• Social realms – focusing on how the plaza project and its amenities, particularly its planned uses and
programming, can build stronger communities by providing opportunities for socialization, community-
building, and ensuring that equity is achieved in a manner that is multi-generational;
• Environmental realms – focusing on using the plaza and its facilities as ‘green’ lungs and sponges in the
area, facilitating greater carbon sequestration, heat island effect amelioration, and, critically, ensuring that the
selected plaza location is compliant with all CEQA requirements;
• Ecological realms – focusing on opportunities for wildlife habitat and the use of natural landscapes and
planting material for greater resiliency to the extreme desert conditions and that promote water conservation
and re-use;
• Hydrological realms – focusing on using the plaza and its facilities as passive sponges facilitating opportunities
for groundwater recharge, and low-impact development stormwater strategies; and
• Infrastructural realms – focusing on the needed systems to provide services, access, wayfinding, safety and
security, event opportunities, and future-proof components to ensure potential adaptation of the plaza to
remain relevant to ever-changing trends in plaza usage patterns.
During the development of a conceptual design approach, our IW+CGA Lupine Plaza Design Team will explore
opportunities to fulfill the untapped and innovative opportunities that will elevate the project beyond just a
standard plaza to a public space that seeks to become a cohesive component of the identity, character, and daily
life of the Palm Desert community.
Our Design Team will be dedicated to leveraging placemaking opportunities to help the City reinforce their
ongoing economic development efforts and provide tangible benefits through objective-oriented solutions that
can be implementable. A critical component of this is to ascertain what are the key success metrics that will
generate creative, consistent, and high-quality programming. This will generate a transformative project with a
wide array of amenities and uses that serves as a destination, while showing respect to abutting property owners
and their concerns for access, safety, security, and privacy.
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Once the design process is underway, we will make efforts to iterate design solutions and test them through the
approval process to arrive at solutions and a vision that is supported by data and consensus. The goal here will be
to push the envelope, find opportunities to innovate, and encourage discussion among stakeholders in the face
of new and exciting possibilities. I
OVERALL SCOPE OF WORK FRAMEWORK
General Services – Services needed to administer the project and deliver it to the client. These include general
project management services, Quality Assurance and Quality Controls processes, coordinating with subconsultants,
etc.
Foundation Data-Collection Phase – Collecting all necessary background and foundational data needed to provide
the services and generate a design.
Public Outreach Process – IW+CGA Team will engage in a public engagement process in partnership with the
City. This will include the preparation of a Public Engagement and Outreach Plan, with a focus on obtaining
the most inclusive and equitable process as possible. An outcome of the engagement process will be to define
program, approach and design components for the two plaza sites in question, as well as generate a series of
outcome-driven action plans that are to be implemented in the conceptual design phase to follow.
ADA
MOT
DRAINAGE/
PERMITTING
ELECTRICAL
& LIGHTING
LANDSCAPE
PLACEMAKING
COMPLETE
STREETS PLANNING,
TRANSPORTATION
& SAFETY
PAVEMENT
MARKINGS
& SIGNAGE
DESIGN
APPROACH
RESILIENCE
& GREEN
DESIGN
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Conceptual Design Phase – IW+CGA Team will work closely with City Staff to develop the conceptual plans that
identify the size, location and metrics of the many components that need to be included. The objective of the
conceptual plan will be to provide layout strategies to-scale on a surveyed base, identifying the final programming
and uses of the future plaza, and finalizing all the areas and inter-relationships of uses and components to be
included. This will also serve as the basis to define and perform any added CEQA compliance needs and processes.
Schematic Design Phase – Based on the approvals and directives of the Conceptual Design, the IW+CGA Team
will further develop the design under Staff direction to the point that it meets the criteria for submission to the
City Council for approval. This Phase will include an Engineers Estimate of Probable Cost to the proposed
plan’s cost against the expressed estimated construction budget of estimated funding noted for plaza and off-site
improvements. These efforts will be considered the 30% Design Plans, including cost estimates.
Design Development Phase – Development of construction plans and detailing to a level of completion consistent
with 70% completion of the final construction plans. This phase will be based on the sign-off and approval of the
Schematic Plan. Sign-off will serve to memorialize consistency with the design intent, as it was presented to and
approved and/or directed by the City Council at the completion of the Schematic Design Phase. In addition, the
IW+CGA Team team will assist in all permitting required for the construction of the plaza.
Biddable Documents Preparation Phase – Development of construction plans, construction detailing, and
specifications up to 100% completion level and the preparation of technical specifications, where needed, to
provide to the City in preparation of the bidding process.
Bidding and Awarding Assistance Phase – The IW+CGA Team will be assisting City Staff in the preparation of
the bid award process, including the preparation of the bid tender form for inclusion in the solicitation package,
assisting in the drafting of comparable past experience requirements to be required of prospecting bidders,
distribution of the bid packages, provide responses to Request for Information (RFI) that may result in the issuance
of addendums during the bidding phase, verifying comparable work, and issuing an analysis with an overall
evaluation of the bidders accompanied by a recommendation for award.
Construction Support Phase – The IW+CGA Team will satisfy the scope items listed in the RFP to include all
elements without exception. In order to meet these commitments, we embed our organizational structure,
communications, and delivery into a seamless process, generally categorized into four (4) larger themes:
• Project Coordination
• Project Financial Oversight
• Pre-Construction Phase
• Construction and Project Close-out
The IW+CGA Team approach to ensuring that complex design and construction projects get delivered through
good, solvent project management involves the deployment of proven strategies that will be utilized by the
design team. Together these comprise our approach to project coordination and are based on six (6) critical steps:
KEY SCOPE CONSIDERATIONS
STEP 1: DEFINING THE CRITICAL PROJECT SUCCESS FACTORS
Defining the critical success factors is our first step towards ensuring that we understand, as a team, what the
ultimate expectations are of the project at hand by the public, elected officials, staff and stakeholders. This
understanding underpins all decisions that will be made and will help to guide the metrics for the project, and
the ability to derive this understanding comes from a close collaboration and open dialogue between the various
parties shaping and guiding the project. Specifically, in the case of this plaza development, decisions about what
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the final outcome of the project should need to be made through an ample exploration of all the options on the
table, tempered and informed by the direction obtained either from the City and an outreach component to
include the community that will be impacted and catered to. We recognize that as it stands, the selected plaza
location provides a great and unique opportunity to:
• Provide connectivity to the direct, and indirect, urban context;
• Establish an integrated, unique, and resilient community-focused identity; and
• Activate the spaces with multi-generational and community-strengthening opportunities.
Our goal is to align these opportunities with the directives and values of the Community, as they may well serve as
opportunities to augment what the project has to offer and make it a key highlight project for the City.
STEP 2: DEPLOYING THE EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS TO INNOVATE
We believe that the seamless collaboration of the project team with City Staff will be the most successful driver for
the success of the project, and we have selected the appropriate people to ensure that we can deliver the best
solutions to satisfy this project successfully. While having the right people is important, we go a step beyond by
capitalizing the offerings of knowledge, experience, and ideas each team member offers through collaborative
processes of ideas and solutions development. This empowers each team member and City Staff with the ability
to bring issues to the table to identify and resolve design conflicts early on. Long-term, over the life of the project,
this results in a smoother transition from design to construction and in a dramatic reduction of conflicts during
construction. It ensures that we meet the expectations of the Palm Desert community, whom we are there to serve.
Building upon how the critical project success factors are defined, the IW+CGA Team will have routine collaborative,
in-house design sessions to identify the various opportunities where the metrics and desires for the projects can
be achieved, track progress, and ensure that any competing and conflicting issues are met. We would encourage
the participation of City Staff at key milestones to ensure that design decisions and recommendations are being
made in light of the needs and desires of the City - factoring both issues of design, operations and maintenance.
It is through a collaborative, real-time response design strategy that the Team will generate workable solutions.
STEP 3: CHARTING A WORKFLOW AND A CRITICAL PATH THAT IS CUSTOMIZED AROUND THE SPECIFIC,
UNIQUE ISSUES OF THIS PROJECT
Upon award of the project, IW+CGA Team will meet with City Staff to clarify specific requirements of the project
scope, specifically the City’s vision, residents’ and community requests, commitments, and define the measurable
performative outcomes for design that will deem the project a success. The Project Manager (PM) will prepare
and submit a project schedule to the City. Once the detailed scope and schedule are approved by the City, they
will be provided to the IW+CGA Team members at an internal project “Kick-off Meeting.” The primary purpose
of the “Kick-off Meeting” will be to:
• Clarify the Quality Control/Quality Assurance requirements to be followed;
• Discuss the critical design elements affecting the overall schedule; and
• Review methods to ensure effective communication is maintained throughout the design process.
In conjunction with all necessary design research, document acquisition and inventorying; the project team will
perform a design survey, while simultaneously beginning the utility coordination process by sending out utility
information request letters to all utility owners within the project limits. Additionally, coordination with key
stakeholders, facilitated by City Staff, may also occur at these early stages to introduce the Project Team to the
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key community members and begin the public outreach process.
Once all the information has been assembled through the inventory and data collection phase, design schematics
and analyses will begin. Site visits to the plaza to confirm utility and survey information, as well as to familiarize
the Project Team with the controlling design elements and issues that the community may have already expressed
concerns about. These site assessments prove to be critical throughout the life of the design project, and thus
is something the Team will engage in periodically. A design strategy will be developed to convey a theme that
will support a branding strategy. Once approved, that conceptual design will be further developed through the
schematic design phase, where additional detail and preliminary engineering will be conducted. The schematic
plans will be utilized to begin the pre-application process with the review and permitting agencies, as well as
any relevant stakeholders. Once City Staff and the stakeholders’ input have been obtained, the Project Team
will enter the design development phase and permitting process. Throughout the design development phase,
all intricacies of the design strategy will be further development for constructability. The construction plans
will be developed incorporating all the design components developed and approved throughout the project’s
schematic and design development phases. Once the client and regulatory agencies approve the final design, the
construction documents will be finalized and issued for bidding. Throughout the process, the Project Team will be
involved in multiple meetings with the City to be sure the project is moving in the intended direction, conforms to
required standards, and remains on schedule.
STEP 4: FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT STRATEGY
Understanding the financial model (where the funding is coming from, the sources of expenditures, and any
potential limitations placed on the design) is important to the success of this project. In order to achieve this, the
Team will carefully track the project construction’s estimate from the early stages of the project and iterate them
with additional detail commensurate with the level of details of the design or construction plans. This is critical
to, as current market costs change daily and are severely impacted by shortages of materials and interruptions
to supply chains. Additionally, any specific allocations will be identified and the specific improvements eligible
to be expensed to those sources will be ear-marked and identified for good project accountability. Appropriate
contingencies will be included and utilized during the early stage cost estimates to account for level of detail that
is not yet completed. The contingency will reduce as the plans approach construction document quality.
STEP 5: PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Develop Project Action Plans and Milestone Schedules: Actionable, result-driven project management strategies
guarantee success, as they provide opportunities to quantify the efficiency and goal-fulfillment rates of the
Team. We will generate these action plans by discipline and ensure that they become an embodiment of the
critical project success factors identified together with staff during contract negotiation and the kick-off process.
Nevertheless, in conducting preliminary research to prepare for this RFP response, we have already ascertained
the following for each component:
Urban Design and Community Outreach: The Project Team will inventory the existing site conditions, analyze the
plaza design, and evaluate opportunities to provide overall enhancements that can improve the potential issues
available through design innovation opportunities, especially as they impact fronting properties and nearby or
adjacent uses, such as the schools.
Civil/Roadway/Drainage Engineering: A possible design consideration that is available within the existing
conditions includes the opportunity to provide sustainable, low impact development solutions: both in grading,
drainage, and planting. Existing conditions will be analyzed and assessed in order to be brought into compliance
as part of the project. Additionally, close coordination and collaboration with our Team’s traffic engineer and
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urban designer will occur in order to thoroughly explore all opportunities for streetscape improvement elements.
Traffic Control/Maintenance of Traffic during construction of the improvements is a critical scheduling and design
component.
Utility Coordination will rely on obtaining design tickets and identifying Utility Agency Owners/Providers (UAO)
with facilities within the project limits and initial field reviews conducted in an effort to identify potential conflicts
or limitations. Early and proactive communication and coordination with the UAOs is a critical element in this
process, as sometimes the UAOs can suffer from delays in responsiveness. The coordination effort will focus on
early identification, conflict avoidance and planning for utility adjustments and relocations as-needed. The Project
Team fully understands the necessary commitment and level of effort involved to successfully complete this task
so it does not hinder the design process or construction schedule.
Traffic Engineering: The action items that will be addressed under this component will revolve around ensuring
that the design solutions are compliant with applicable standards, where needed, and where opportunities for
innovation can be accommodated. These will include considerations on design strategies for traffic calming, the
design requirements for incorporating bike usage, safety enhancements for pedestrian connectivity, and strategies
for potential improvements at the two book-end intersections, as they dead-end at the North Sphere Regional
Plaza.
Lighting: The plaza will be in need of lighting. Pedestrian scale lighting, performative lighting, and up-lighting
for landscaping and street lighting will all be considered for their practicality and for their adherence to an overall
design aesthetic package to achieve a new image for the plaza. Our team has experience coordinating for service
point upgrades or relocations, where necessary. Additionally, selection of efficient LED fixtures with full cut-off
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and ease of maintenance and upkeep will be an important consideration that will be taken into the design, while
considering the brand and identity the City envisions.
Planting and Experience Design: The planting design palette will include considerations for the human experience
and the recognizable, memorable quality that can be achieved through good design articulation. In developing
the design, the Project Team will take special care to evaluate green design and sustainable alternatives, informed
by specialized research on the site’s conditions, hydrology, and site characteristics. An important objective will
be to implement landscape strategies and streetscape improvements that foster increased pedestrian safety,
promote good tree and canopy coverage and health, and upgrade community aesthetics that employ the
practices of water conservation (through the use of Xeriscape principles and appropriate plant detailing to ensure
proper root-growth and preventative infrastructure impacts), as well as ensuring that the benefits of sustainable
stormwater management practices through the use of landscaped bio-swales, pervious pavement systems, and
other strategies can be capitalized upon. Additionally, the careful selection of planting to minimize the need for
irrigation or long-term maintenance will be supported by prioritizing plant species that are native and/or have
extreme- and high-tolerances for drought.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control: Throughout the design process, the Team will monitor and report on the
progress, schedule, and cost estimates. Additionally, throughout the design process, the Team will implement
our Quality Assurance/Quality Control process. This process consists of a peer review procedure, where a design
group of internal third-party, in-house professional designers, not directly involved with the project, will review
the plan documents with a fresh perspective. They will make observations and generate comments that will need
to be further addressed and resolved by the Project Team. The multi-disciplined review process also consists
of a constructability review by a member of the Construction Department. This review specifically ensures that
the plans make sense from a construction perspective and is intended to minimize potential conflicts, errors or
omissions in the field during construction.
STEP 6: CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT CLOSE-OUT
Bidding and Construction Administration: The IW+CGA Team has experience assisting our clients in all aspects
of bidding, including assistance during bidding, attending the pre-bid meeting, creating minutes, addenda
preparation, responses to contractor RFI’s and review of the bid package for recommendation of the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder.
As the design professional of record, we will provide the necessary support to provide post design services.
Once the contract is awarded, post design services include a hand-off meeting with the City and construction
administration leader, a pre-construction meeting with the contractor, review and approval of shop drawings,
responses to RFI’s, and support to the Construction Project Manager, as-needed during construction.
The IW+CGA construction team is prepared and committed to provide expert services such as contract negotiation,
implementing quality control and assurance programs, contract document review, shop drawing logging and
review, administration of contractor RFIs, observation of field activity to assure construction is completed in
accordance with construction documents, environmental and NPDES monitoring, field report and documentation
review, as-built review and record drawing preparation, agency/permit closeout documentation, and certifications.
Project Close-Out: After substantial completion, each discipline from the IW+CGA Team may conduct an on-site
inspection and create a punch list log for the Construction Project Manager. The Construction Project Manager
will then review the log, compile all disciplines, and submit to the contractor for action/correction. Simultaneously,
the Project Team may work with the contractor to review the project as-builts, warranty submittals, as well as any
operating/owner’s manuals required for the specific product. After reviewing the final, approved as-builts, the
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Design Team will work towards submitting the record drawings to the permitting agencies in order to close-out
any/all open permits. Lastly, the IW+CGA Team may compile a final report and a presentation to the Commission
to memorialize the completion of the project.
QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL IMPLEMENTATION
It is important to note that the IW+CGA Team’s philosophy and corresponding process to assure quality in all our
designs and work products integrates the following key components:
Initial Quality of Design: The first step of the QA/QC process is to ensure that the design is of a “high initial
quality”. In other words, the preliminary design is one that has been carefully thought through and analyzed by
an experienced pard designer.
Multi-discipline Peer Review: The next step in the QA/QC process is the performance of a multi-discipline peer
review. This phase is undertaken by a team of designers from various disciplines within the core team so that
potential improvements or innovative ideas can be introduced to further improve the initial design.
Design-Decision Documentation: Documentation is an important part of all projects. It is critically important to
fully document the assumptions, reasoning, metrics, and calculations that are all leading up to any key design
decisions made on a project, particularly if safety issues are involved. The documentation not only provides good
records, but it presents another opportunity to ensure that the project is well-aligned with the goals and objectives
that it needs to meet..
Constructability Review: The constructability of a project is an important facet to consider during each phase
of design development. When a preliminary design is nearing substantial completion (70% plans), an in-house
constructability review by our in-house Construction Experts is completed.
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Value Engineering: All projects will require some amount of value-engineering. An integral part of the design
process is to produce a cost-effective project for the owner or client at all stages to eliminate the need to perform
large component cuts at the end of the project. This is also important to ensure that the Team manages the
expectations of the community and that the teams makes promises that can be delivered.
Schedule and Budget: Budget and schedule controls and QA/QC practices are essential with any project. Both
IW’s and CGA’s many repeat clients attest to our capabilities to meet time and cost budgets, often completing
projects ahead of schedule and below budget. We believe that in addition to using state-of-the-art estimating
and scheduling software, a well-trained and experience team of Project Managers is essential in predicting where
problems may occur or arise, so we can be proactive in addressing their potentiality.
Controlling Costs to Minimize RFIs and Change Orders: Conflicts during construction and the generation of
RFIs and Change Orders are generally a result of a lack of either proper and adequate investigation of the site’s
constructability issues or a lack of adequate coordination among and between the various parties contributing
to the development of the overall construction set. Both IW and CGA take a ‘head-on’ approach to both of
these potential conflict areas by understanding that there are weak-points that could potentially result in costly
corrections during construction. From the onset, our approach to the development of proper and adequate design
investigations is fundamental to setting the process on the correct course. Thorough and adequate surveying, utility
documentation and sub-surface investigations are an absolute essential component of the technical foundation of
any project. While design ideas and iterations are being developed by the creative design team, utility coordination,
cost explorations with utility companies and infrastructure analysis are conducted to evaluate their impact on the
future design and cost. This will identify opportunities to highlight potential risk factor in the implementation of
the project. Once the project development enters the technical plans development phase, collaborative design
meetings are held routinely with all parties involved. The creative design team will be present to ensure that
the vision of the project remains integral to the design solution, while scenario-building for each of the various
conflict areas are highlighted and resolved among the various contributing professional disciplines. Depending
on the complexity of the project, plans are routed, at a minimum, at 35-65-95% intervals of development through
our in-house quality control process, where third-party reviewers from various disciplines assess and evaluate the
information on the plans and seek for potential conflicts so they can be identified and resolved. At times, these
third-party reviewers are in-house staff that are not directly related to the given project’s team. Because both IW
and CGA have a large contingent of municipal plans reviewers on hand serving various different municipalities,
these key individuals are generally the ones reviewing the plans at each of those 35-65-95% intervals. However,
for more complex projects, before plans get to the formal 35-65-95% interval reviews, interim ‘standing plans
review’ meeting are held, where process plans are reviewed collectively among the technical design team in
anticipation of the formal review and to which at least one third-party engineer is involved.
These internal processes are a large contributor to minimize and eliminate potential conflicts in construction that
are design related. RFIs and Change Orders cannot realistically be entirely omitted from any project. Contractors
will always submit RFIs in a persistent search to minimize expenses on their side, facilitate their constructability and
maximize their profitability. Additionally, sometimes because of expedited scheduling or lack of initial resources
on the client’s side, corners may be cut at the initial investigation phases of the project that ultimately result in
unforeseen circumstances during construction. While either of these cannot be entirely omitted, our in-house
process ultimately creates enough familiarity with all project components by the various contributing team-
members that resolutions can be addressed promptly and in a manner that is generally economically favorable to
the client.
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COST ESTIMATING
CGA’s predominant services have been entirely public-sector-driven, and as such we fully understand that cost
overruns are a huge burden on the public procurement process and our clients’ ability to deliver a promised project
to the community within the allocated budget that has been adopted. As such, we approach cost estimating with
the understanding that it plays a viral role in the success of a construction project. As such, we understand that
proper cost estimating can:
• Improves plans;
• Saves money;
• Allows for better bid comparisons; and
• Reduces risk.
We believe that construction costs during the design phase should be as closely aligned to the expenses that the
potential contractor will have, as opposed to general ball-park costs arrived at by unit costs based on areas. These
costs should reflect:
• Contingencies and Variances to cover unexpected conditions that can arise or to cover cost increases that
can result from change orders, delays, inclement weather, or market volatility.
• Equipment: Mark-ups to reflect the cost of any specialized equipment that may be needed, given the
uniqueness of the project.
• Indirect Costs to reflect general conditions, permit and inspection fees, administrative expenses, overhead,
insurance requirements, bonding, security, and utilities.
• Labor Costs that are impacted by locally driven wages and their related costs factored by the number of
workers and the necessary hours of work, including overtime needed to meet the client-determined schedule.
• Materials Costs, with a key understanding of how market fluctuations and cost volatility can be accommodated.
• Professional Fees for any incidental specialty engineering components of any project element.
• Quality-related Costs that impact the budget, understanding that top-of-the-line finishes and material
selections, superior amenities can deliver an aesthetically impressive design but generally at a more expensive
cost.
• Other Incidental but critical expenses assessed on a case-by-case basis, such as environmental remediation,
demolition, disposal, or client-mandated requirements that impact construction, such as project phasing.
Costs are generally arrived at through careful research and at the confluence of various sources, depending on the
specifics of the project. In the past, CGA has relied on three (3) key sources:
• Historical Data: Many of our cost estimation methods have relied on historical data, such as the cost per
square foot to build past components in previous or ongoing projects, the average labor costs per hour for
trade specialties, and the units of work, such as the cost per element. Because CGA has various ongoing
projects in construction at any given time, in addition to having a strong and robust Construction Engineering
and Inspection (CEI) department overseeing the construction of projects designed by others, our capacity to
keep accurate and up-to-date tallies on costs is a resource that has proven reliable.
• Cost Research: In order to access the most current cost data, CGA has relied also on gathering contemporaneous
cost checks in order to increase accuracy. This can be achieved through our long-standing and working
relationships with various construction companies with whom we have performed past work with through
design-build partnerships. Where these don’t provide a reliable cost data-point, we will rely on publications
such as the Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book and industry other databases, such as RSMeans,
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where they perform cost research by frequently sampling rates in hundreds of locations for labor, materials,
equipment, and contractor overhead. We have also relied on incorporating current cost indexes, which reflect
trends in prices for various construction inputs, as well as productivity and inflation via sources such as the
Turner Building Index modified for localized regional variances.
• Expert Judgment: The ability to quickly tap into expert judgment of our highly skilled and extensively
experienced staff, either internally within CGA or via our parent company SAFEbuilt, gives us an opportunity
safe-check costs and method-selection that impact costs.
CGA always relies on bottom-up construction cost estimating strategies, where we calculate total cost by adding
up the cost of each input on a construction project. This may seem taxing for the early stages of design iteration,
but when accompanied by a heightened contingency multiplier it generates a reliable and predictable forecaster
of the eventual costs. These contingency multipliers vary depending on the stage of project development:
• 45% During early conceptual design development phases
• 40% During schematic design development phases
During Design Development:
• 30% at the 30% construction plans iteration phase
• 20% at the 60% construction plans iteration phase
• 15% at the 90% and 100% construction plans iteration phase
These percentages are our given norm, but they can be modified depending on the complexity of the project.
Additionally, given the recent volatility in market costs for materials, CGA does not recommend calculating the
contingency for construction at less than 15%, even for small projects.
In order to improve the accuracy of our estimates, CGA can employ the utilization of a three-point estimate
methodology, whereby high-, mid-, and low-point unit costs are collected in order to generate a range of costs
that can help guide design decision-making. This has been incredibly valuable in some of our more complex
plazas and open space projects where community input requests don’t align with the budget allocation that has
been set in place by the government agency. As such, they are an essential tool to not only forecast the potential
cost of specific components, but to also assist in conflict facilitation, community buy-in and design resolution
through the public outreach and design adoption processes.
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ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE OF TASKS
We have evaluated the scope of work and we have carefully looked at the needs of the project and have determined
that the design services only, excluding any additional public outreach or time requirements needed to complete
an environmental processes, may be completed within a timeframe of 14 months; however, this will be subject to
change, depending on any additional the public engagement processes desired by the City. Given any situation,
the IW+CGA Team is able to be flexible enough to modify the schedule and resources needs to address any
modifications to the scope or budget, accordingly. The following is an anticipated timeline we envision would be
an appropriate manner to deliver the project within the 14-month timeframe.
2-3 Months
14 Month Design Services
2.5 Months
2.5 Months
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Feasibility and Alternative Analysis
Preliminary Engineering
Final Engineering
Bidding and Construction Engineering
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
PREPARED BY: Audrey Nickerson, Project Manager
REQUEST: AWARD CONTRACT TO HERMANN DESIGN GROUP OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, FOR DESIGN SERVICES OF GREENS/TEE
BOX RENOVATION AND TURF REDUCTION AT DESERT WILLOW
GOLF RESORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $305,100 (PROJECT NO. 854-21)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award a Contract to Hermann Design Group of Palm Desert, California, for design services
of Greens/Tee Box Renovations and Turf Reduction at Desert Willow Golf Resort in the
amount of $305,100.
2.Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract amendment
requests per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
3.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement and any documents
necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Strategic Plan:
This project will advance the following goals of the Strategic Plan:
•Energy & Sustainability – Priority 1: Reduce per capita consumption of energy and water.
•Energy & Sustainability – Priority 4: Encourage owners of all existing properties to
voluntarily retrofit them to obtain reductions in energy and water usage.
•Land Use, Housing & Open Space – Priority 1: Enhance Palm Desert as a first-class
destination for premier shopping and national retail businesses.
•Parks & Recreation – Priority 3: Make recreational and exercise opportunities pervasive
in all public spaces.
Background:
The City-owned Desert Willow Golf Resort consists of two 18-hole golf courses, the Firecliff and
Mountain View courses, designed in 1996 and 1998, respectively. The golf resort was developed
with a vision to provide amenities to both Palm Desert residents and visitors and as an economic
development tool to attract new timeshare units, and hotel and retail development.
The design intent of the Firecliff Course was to provide a championship-style course that would
challenge the highly skilled and potentially be used as part of a professional golf tournament.
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The design intent of the Mountain View Course was to provide a challenge to avid golfers while
providing playability for the average player.
With the heavy golf utilization, the golf courses have experienced over the years, the City
contracted with the course architect, Hurdzan Golf, in 2009 to evaluate the condition of both
courses including their playability in relation to the original design intent. During their site visits
and golf course evaluations, the architects determined that over the years, both golf course
greens have become smaller in size; the aggressive growth of the Bermuda grass has
encroached onto the greens, the tee boxes have endured significant wear and tear, and bunkers
require work to bring playability back to the original design. Based on the architect’s prioritization
of work, the Mountain View Golf Course was renovated in 2010. The renovation of the Firecliff
Course was placed on hold.
To address all future long-term improvements necessary to renovate the Firecliff Course and the
resort facilities to assist in maintaining the resort’s 4.5-star rating for quality of experience, staff
sought a proposal from Hurdzan Golf to develop a long-term capital improvement master plan.
This master plan serves as the basis for the renovations requested for the greens and tee boxes
as part of this project. Based on the findings of the capital improvement master plan, a bunker
renovation project was completed in September 2016, including bunker removal/consolidation,
grading/drainage improvements, and new sand installation. The bunker renovation project
ultimately removed approximately two acres of bunkers to improve playability and pace of play.
The bunker renovation project is the only major renovation completed at the Firecliff Golf Course
since the course opened in 1997.
In addition to renovations necessary to improve the playability of the course, the City approved
the DSRT SURF Specific Plan in 2019, located adjacent to the golf courses. The Specific Plan
includes a 6-acre surf lagoon, surf center, hotel rooms, villas, clubhouse, recreational facilities,
and maintenance facilities. To reduce water demand associated with the Specific Plan, the
developer is required to implement a Turf Reduction Program, which includes the removal of
over one million square feet of turf within the Desert Willow Golf Courses (Firecliff and Mountain
View) and replacing it with drought-tolerant plant materials and low water usage irrigation
systems. To minimize the closure time required to complete all required improvements, the City
plans to overlap the golf course renovations and turf reduction to the extent feasible. The City
will fund the design and construction of the improvements and recover costs associated with the
design and construction of the turf reduction from the DSRT SURF developer.
Project Description:
The Greens/Tee Box Renovation and Turf Reduction at Desert Willow Golf Resort Project
(Project) includes relocation or renovation of 35 tee boxes, expansion of 11 greens, and servicing
of the remaining greens at the Firecliff Golf Course, as recommended in the capital improvement
master plan. In addition, the Project includes the removal of turf along the perimeter of both
Firecliff and Mountain View golf courses and the installation of drought-tolerant landscaping and
irrigation.
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Negotiations are still underway for the DSRT SURF project, so the timing for turf reduction
required as part of the project cannot be confirmed at this time. Because closures of the Firecliff
and Mountain View golf courses need to be minimized to the greatest extent possible, the City
plans to construct all improvements on each course simultaneously. Project improvements at
the Firecliff course are anticipated to be completed by October 2023 and Mountain View turf
reduction improvements would be constructed at a later date.
To provide maximum flexibility for scheduling project improvements and identifying costs
associated with turf reduction design and construction, the City requested proposals for design
and construction support for all Project improvements, broken down by golf course and
improvement types.
Design Consultant Procurement and Analysis:
The City conducted the consultant selection process. A Request for Proposals (RFP) for
professional design and construction support services was appropriately advertised, and on
August 12, 2022, three (3) proposals were received:
Consultant Location Proposed Fee
Project Links, Inc. Bermuda Dunes, CA $166,900
Hermann Design Group Palm Desert, CA $305,100
Morgan Golf Design Gulf Breeze, FL $766,500
The internal selection committee, comprised of representatives from the Public Works
Department, Desert Willow, and Hurdzan Golf met on September 2, 2022, and reviewed the
qualifications, experience, and key personnel. Staff determined that Hermann Design Group is
the most qualified consultant to perform the services requested in the project, based on:
•Local experience with public projects
•Strong project understanding and work plan
•Experienced team including the original irrigation designer for Desert Willow
•Detailed breakdown of design for each course and improvement type, as requested in
the RFP and pre-proposal meeting
In addition, three references were contacted to verify Hermann Design Group’s performance
working with other local municipalities. All references provided positive feedback. Hermann
Design Group was described as professional, reliable, and experienced. Several large projects
were given as examples, including CV Link landscape design, Silver Rock Venue, and the Indio
Sports Park. References noted that they regularly work with the same long-term staff on multiple
projects, resulting in increased efficiency and trust.
Staff recommends awarding the contract to Hermann Design Group in the amount of $305,100.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This project is included in the approved FY22/23 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budget
under Account No. 4414196-4809200. Therefore, there is no financial impact to the General
Fund following this action. Additional funding sources are likely needed for the full construction
of the project improvements; however, the cost for design and construction of turf reduction
improvements would be reimbursed by the DSRT SURF developer. The following table provides
the current project budget and costs.
Item Authorized Budget Cost
FY 22/23 Budget June 24, 2022 $1,843,769
Hurdzan Professional
Consulting Service
Agreement A42830
February 1, 2022 $50,000
Requested Authorization of
Design Services Contract
September 29, 2022 $305,100
Total Project Cost to Date $355,100
REMAINING BUDGET $1,488,669
*Bold/Italic item is the subject of this request
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Martin Alvarez
Finance Director: Veronica Chavez
Assistant City Manager: Chris Escobedo
City Manager: Todd Hile
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Professional Services Agreement
2. Consultant Proposal
3. Vicinity Map
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 29th day of September, 2022, by and
between the City of Palm Desert, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State
of California with its principal place of business at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
California 92260-2578, County of Riverside, State of California (“City”) and Herman Design
Group, a Stock Corporation, with its principal place of business at 77899 Wolf Road, Suite 102,
Palm Desert, CA 92211 ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred
to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Project.
The City is a public agency of the State of California and is in need of professional services
for the following project:
Greens/Tee Box Renovation and Turf Reduction at Desert Willow Golf Resort
(hereinafter referred to as “the Project”).
2.2 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
professional services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Consultant is duly licensed and has the necessary qualifications to provide such services.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to
furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary
work necessary to fully and adequately supply the services necessary for the Project ("Services").
The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this
Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable
local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from September 29,
2022 to June 30, 2024, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall complete
the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules
and deadlines.
3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.
3.2.1 Independent Contractor; Control and Payment of Subordinates.
The Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine
the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this
Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.
Any personnel performing the Services shall not be employees of City and shall at all times be
under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Neither City, or any of its officials, officers,
directors, employees or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultants officers, employees or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall
pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their
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performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be
responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not
limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability
insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services in a
prompt and timely manner in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit "B"
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant represents that it has the
professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services expeditiously. Upon
request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to
meet the Schedule of Services.
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City
that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services. Should one or more of such
personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal
competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot agree as
to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause.
The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows: Chris Hermann, PLA,
President and Chief Executive Officer.
3.2.5 City's Representative. The City hereby designates Audrey
Nickerson, Project Manager, or his/her designee, to act as its representative in all matters
pertaining to the administration and performance of this Agreement ("City's Representative").
City's Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for review and approval of
all products submitted by Consultant but not the authority to enlarge the scope of Services or
change the total compensation due to Consultant under this Agreement. The City Manager shall
be authorized to act on City's behalf and to execute all necessary documents which enlarge the
scope of services or change the Consultant's total compensation subject to the provisions
contained in Section 3.3 of this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from
any person other than the City Manager, City's Representative or his/her designee.
3.2.6 Consultant's Representative. Consultant hereby designates Chris
Hermann, PLA, President and Chief Executive Officer, or his/her designee, to act as its
representative for the performance of this Agreement ("Consultant's Representative").
Consultant's Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the
Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant's Representative shall
supervise and direct the Services, using his/her best skill and attention, and shall be responsible
for all means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures and for the satisfactory
coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.7 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with
City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants and
other staff at all reasonable times.
3.2.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall
perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the
standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the
State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling
necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that all employees and subconsultants
shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Consultant
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represents that it, its employees and subconsultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and
approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, and that such
licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. Consultant
shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services
necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant's failure to comply
with the standard of care provided herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its sub-consultants
who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely
completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails
or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed
from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services
or to work on the Project.
3.2.9 Period of Performance. Consultant shall perform and complete all
Services under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above (“Performance
Time”). Consultant shall also perform the Services in strict accordance with any completion
schedule or Project milestones described in Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or which may be
separately agreed upon in writing by the City and Consultant (“Performance Milestones”).
Consultant agrees that if the Services are not completed within the aforementioned Performance
Time and/or pursuant to any such Performance Milestones developed pursuant to provisions of
this Agreement, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage.
Neither City nor Consultant shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in
performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing
Party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include a Force Majeure Event. A
Force Majeure Event shall mean an event that materially affects a Party’s performance and is one
or more of the following: (1) Acts of God or other natural disasters; (2) terrorism or other acts of a
public enemy; (3) orders of governmental authorities (including, without limitation, unreasonable
and unforeseeable delay in the issuance of permits or approvals by governmental authorities that
are required for the services); (4) strikes and other organized labor action occurring at the site
and the effects thereof on the services, only to the extent such strikes and other organized labor
action are beyond the control of Consultant and its subcontractors, and to the extent the effects
thereof cannot be avoided by use of replacement workers; and (5) pandemics, epidemics or
quarantine restrictions. For purposes of this section, “orders of governmental authorities,” includes
ordinances, emergency proclamations and orders, rules to protect the public health, welfare and
safety, and other actions of a public agency applicable to the services and Agreement.
Should a Force Majeure Event occur, the non-performing Party shall, within a reasonable time of
being prevented from performing, give written notice to the other Party describing the
circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume
performance of this Agreement. Force Majeure Events and/or delays, regardless of the Party
responsible for the delay, shall not entitle Consultant to any additional compensation.
Notwithstanding the foregoing in this section, the City may still terminate this Agreement in
accordance with the termination provisions of this Agreement.
3.2.10 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certification. Consultant shall
keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and
regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, and shall give
all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations
in connection with the Services and this Agreement. All violations of such laws and regulations
shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement for cause.
3.2.10.1 Employment Eligibility; Consultant. Consultant
certifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law
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respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time and shall require all
subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same. Consultant certifies that it has
not committed a violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date
of execution of this Agreement, and shall not violate any such law at any time during the term of
the Agreement.
3.2.10.2 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that
it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant,
employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap,
ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities
related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment
advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City's
Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or
guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.2.10.3 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so
as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant
shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and
regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate
to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed.
3.2.11 Insurance.
3.2.11.1 Minimum Requirements. Without limiting Consultant’s
indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of the Services, Consultant shall obtain,
provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance
of the type and amounts described below and in a form that is satisfactory to City.
(A) General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain
commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services
Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general
aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include
contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO
“insured contract” language will not be accepted.
(B) Automobile Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain
automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering
bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection
with Work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-
owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each
accident. The City’s Risk Manger may modify this requirement if it is determined that Consultant
will not be utilizing a vehicle in the performance of his/her duties under this Agreement.
(C) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance.
Consultant shall maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed
in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and in the
aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the
effective date of this Agreement and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through
a period no less than three years after completion of the Services required by this Agreement.
(D) Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Consultant shall
maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance
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(with limits of at least $1,000,000). Consultant shall submit to City, along with the certificate of
insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of the City, its officers, agents,
employees, volunteers and representatives.
(E) Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance. Consultant may opt
to utilize umbrella or excess liability insurance in meeting insurance requirements. In such
circumstances, Consultant shall obtain and maintain an umbrella or excess liability insurance
policy with limits that will provide bodily injury, personal injury and property damage liability
coverage at least as broad as the primary coverages set forth above, including commercial
general liability and employer’s liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following terms
and conditions:
(1) A drop down feature requiring the policy to respond if
any primary insurance that would otherwise have
applied proves to be uncollectible in whole or in part for
any reason;
(2) Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to reimbursement;
(3) Concurrency of effective dates with primary policies; and
(4) Policies shall “follow form” to the underlying primary
policies.
(5) Insureds under primary policies shall also be insureds
under the umbrella or excess policies.
3.2.11.2 Other Provisions or Requirements.
(A) Proof of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of
insurance to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of
subrogation endorsement for workers’ compensation. Insurance certificates and endorsements
must be approved by City’s Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current
certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this
Agreement. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance
policies, at any time.
(B) Duration of Coverage. Consultant shall procure and
maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or
damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Services
hereunder by Consultant, his/her agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants.
(C) Primary/Non-Contributing. Coverage provided by
Consultant shall be primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by City
shall not be required to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied
by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance
shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a
primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of City before the City’s own insurance or self-
insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
(D) City’s Rights of Enforcement. In the event any policy of
insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications, or is
canceled and not replaced, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain the insurance it deems
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necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant, or City will
withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City
may terminate this Agreement.
(E) Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued
by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance or is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California,
with an assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or
larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise
approved by the City’s Risk Manager.
(F) Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained
or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against the City,
its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees, volunteers, and representatives or
shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with
these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its
own right of recovery against the City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials,
employees, volunteers and representatives and shall require similar written express waivers and
insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
(G) Enforcement of Contract Provisions (non estoppel).
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to
inform Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on
the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
(H) Requirements Not Limiting. Requirements of specific
coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage,
limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance.
Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to
a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of
other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Consultant maintains higher limits than the
minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits
maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified
minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
(I) Notice of Cancellation. Consultant agrees to oblige its
insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide City with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation
(except for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for
each required coverage.
(J) Additional Insured Status. General liability, automobile
liability, and if applicable, pollution liability and cyber liability, policies shall provide or be endorsed
to provide that the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents, volunteers and
representatives shall be additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims
arising out of the performance of the Agreement, under such policies. This provision shall also
apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies.
(K) Prohibition of Undisclosed Coverage Limitations. None of
the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any
limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in
writing.
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(L) Separation of Insureds. A severability of interests provision
must apply for all additional insureds ensuring that Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately
to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s
limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.
(M) Pass Through Clause. Consultant agrees to ensure that its
subconsultants, subcontractors, and any other party involved with the Project who is brought onto
or involved in the Project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and
endorsements required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage
and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the
requirements of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with
subconsultants, subcontractors, and others engaged in the Project will be submitted to City for
review.
(N) City’s Right to Revise Specifications. The City and the City’s
Risk Manager reserve the right at any time during the term of the Agreement to change the
amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Consultant ninety (90) days advance
written notice of such change. If such change results in additional cost to the Consultant, the City
and Consultant may renegotiate Consultant’s compensation. If the City reduces the insurance
requirements, the change shall go into effect immediately and require no advanced written notice.
(O) Self-Insured Retentions. Any self-insured retentions must
be declared to and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions
be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to
comply with these specifications unless approved by City.
(P) Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt
and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant’s
performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the
required liability policies.
(Q) Additional Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and
maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own
judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the Services.
3.2.12 Water Quality Management and Compliance. Consultant shall keep itself
and all subcontractors, staff, and employees fully informed of and in compliance with all local,
state and federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact, or be implicated by the performance
of the Services including, without limitation, all applicable provisions of the City’s ordinances
regulating water quality and storm water; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
§ 1251, et seq.); the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Water Code § 13000
et seq.); and any and all regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority.
Consultant must comply with the lawful requirements of the City, and any other municipality,
drainage district, or other local agency with jurisdiction over the location where the Services are
to be conducted, regulating water quality and storm water discharges. Failure to comply with
laws, regulations, and ordinances listed in this Section is a violation of federal and state law.
Consultant warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and
experience to perform the work assigned to them without impacting water quality in violation of
the laws, regulations and policies of this Section.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including
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authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth
in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall
not exceed Three Hundred Five Thousand One Hundred Dollars and 0/100 ($305,100.00) without
written approval of the City Council or City Manager, as applicable.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City monthly
invoices which provide a detailed description of the Services and hours rendered by Consultant.
City shall, within 30 days of receiving such invoice, review the invoice and pay all non-disputed
and approved charges. If the City disputes any of Consultant's fees, the City shall give written
notice to Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth
therein. Consultant shall submit its final invoice to City within thirty (30) days from the last date
of provided Services or termination of this Agreement and failure by the Consultant to submit a
timely invoice may constitute a waiver of its right to final payment. Payment shall not constitute
acceptance of any Services completed by Consultant. The making of final payment shall not
constitute a waiver of any claims by the City for any reason whatsoever.
3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any
expenses unless authorized in writing by City, or included in Exhibit "C" of this Agreement.
3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may
request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which
is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the
Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization
from the City.
3.4 Labor Code Requirements.
3.4.1 Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California
Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations,
Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing
wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance"
projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or
"maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, Consultant agrees to fully comply
with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates
of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make
copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker
needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies
at the Consultant's principal place of business and at the project site. It is the intent of the parties
to effectuate the requirements of sections 1771, 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815 of the
Labor Code within this Agreement, and Consultant shall therefore comply with such Labor Code
sections to the fullest extent required by law. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the
City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives, free and harmless
from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing
Wage Laws.
3.4.2 Registration/DIR Compliance. If the Services are being performed on a
public works project of over $25,000 when the project is for construction, alteration, demolition,
installation, or repair work, or a public works project of over $15,000 when the project is for
maintenance work, in addition to the foregoing, then pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and
1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants must be registered with the Department of
Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project
and require the same of any subconsultants. This Project may also be subject to compliance
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monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with
all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements, including the submission of payroll
records directly to the DIR. Any stop orders issued by the DIR against Consultant or any
subconsultant that affect Consultant’s performance of Services, including any delay, shall be
Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall
be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Consultant
shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers and
representatives free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by
the DIR against Consultant or any subconsultant.
3.4.3 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it
is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every
employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance
in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before
commencing the performance of the Services.
3.5 Accounting Records.
3.5.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Consultant shall maintain complete and
accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such
records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal
business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other
documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data,
documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years
from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
3.6 General Provisions.
3.6.1 Termination of Agreement.
3.6.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to
Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by
giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof,
at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant
shall be compensated only for those Services which have been adequately rendered to City, and
Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. Consultant may not terminate this
Agreement except for cause. The rights and remedies of the City provided in this section shall
not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law, equity or
under this Agreement.
3.6.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as
provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and
Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance
of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and
other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
3.6.1.3 Early Termination. Notwithstanding any provision herein to
the contrary, if for any fiscal year of this Agreement the City Council fails to appropriate or allocate
funds for future payment under the Agreement after exercising reasonable efforts to do so, the
City may upon seven (7) days’ written notice, order work on the Project to cease. Upon
termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those Services which have been
adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation.
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3.6.1.4 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is
terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such
manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.6.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement
shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the
respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Consultant: Hermann Design Group
77899 Wolf Road, Suite 102
Palm Desert, CA 92211
ATTN: Chris Hermann, President and Chief Executive
Officer
City: City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
ATTN: Audrey Nickerson, Project Manager
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48)
hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its
applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice
occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.6.3 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
3.6.3.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This
Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or
sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans,
specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in
any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data
magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be
prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). All Documents & Data shall
be and remain the property of City, and shall not be used in whole or in substantial part by
Consultant on other projects without the City’s express written permission. Within thirty (30) days
following the completion, suspension, abandonment or termination of this Agreement, Consultant
shall provide to City reproducible copies of all Documents & Data, in a form and amount required
by City. City reserves the right to select the method of document reproduction and to establish
where the reproduction will be accomplished. The reproduction expense shall be borne by City
at the actual cost of duplication. In the event of a dispute regarding the amount of compensation
to which the Consultant is entitled under the termination provisions of this Agreement, Consultant
shall provide all Documents & Data to City upon payment of the undisputed amount. Consultant
shall have no right to retain or fail to provide to City any such documents pending resolution of
the dispute. In addition, Consultant shall retain copies of all Documents & Data on file for a
minimum of fifteen (15) years following completion of the Project, and shall make copies available
to City upon the payment of actual reasonable duplication costs. Before destroying the
Documents & Data following this retention period, Consultant shall make a reasonable effort to
notify City and provide City with the opportunity to obtain the documents.
3.6.3.2 Subconsultants. Consultant shall require all subconsultants
to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents
& Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants
that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes
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no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by
professionals other than Consultant or its subconsultants, or those provided to Consultant by the
City.
3.6.3.3 Right to Use. City shall not be limited in any way in its use
or reuse of the Documents and Data or any part of them at any time for purposes of this Project
or another project, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement
or on a project other than this Project without employing the services of Consultant shall be at
City’s sole risk. If City uses or reuses the Documents & Data on any project other than this Project,
it shall remove the Consultant’s seal from the Documents & Data and indemnify and hold harmless
Consultant and its officers, directors, agents and employees from claims arising out of the
negligent use or re-use of the Documents & Data on such other project. Consultant shall be
responsible and liable for its Documents & Data, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, only
with respect to the condition of the Documents & Data at the time they are provided to the City
upon completion, suspension, abandonment or termination. Consultant shall not be responsible
or liable for any revisions to the Documents & Data made by any party other than Consultant, a
party for whom the Consultant is legally responsible or liable, or anyone approved by the
Consultant.
3.6.3.4 Indemnification – Documents and Data. Consultant shall
defend, indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers, agents
and representatives free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this
Agreement, for any alleged infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret, trade name,
trademark, or any other proprietary right of any person or entity in consequence of the use on the
Project by City of the Documents & Data, including any method, process, product, or concept
specified or depicted.
3.6.3.5 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans,
procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written
information, and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in
connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such
materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any
purposes other than the performance of the Services. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to
any person or entity not connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing
furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has
become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use
City's name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or
the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other
similar medium without the prior written consent of City.
3.6.3.6 Confidential Information. The City shall refrain from
releasing Consultant’s proprietary information ("Proprietary Information") unless the City's legal
counsel determines that the release of the Proprietary Information is required by the California
Public Records Act or other applicable state or federal law, or order of a court of competent
jurisdiction, in which case the City shall notify Consultant of its intention to release Proprietary
Information. Consultant shall have five (5) working days after receipt of the release notice to give
City written notice of Consultant's objection to the City's release of Proprietary Information.
Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, and its officers, directors,
employees, agents, volunteers and representatives from and against all liability, loss, cost or
expense (including attorney’s fees) arising out of a legal action brought to compel the release of
Proprietary Information. City shall not release the Proprietary Information after receipt of an
objection notice unless either: (1) Consultant fails to fully indemnify, defend (with City's choice of
legal counsel), and hold City harmless from any legal action brought to compel such release;
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and/or (2) a final and non-appealable order by a court of competent jurisdiction requires that City
release such information.
3.6.4 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one
another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary,
appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
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3.6.6 Indemnification.
3.6.6.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall
defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers,
employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives free and harmless from any and all claims,
demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or
equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining
to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials,
officers, employees, subconsultants or agents in connection with the performance of the
Consultant’s Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of
all expert witness fees, attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses except such loss or
damage caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant's obligation
to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement and shall not be restricted
to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees,
agents, volunteers, or representatives.
3.6.6.2 If Consultant’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold
harmless arises out of Consultant’s performance as a “design professional” (as that term is
defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code
section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall be
limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful
misconduct of the Consultant, and, upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication by a court of
competent jurisdiction, Consultant’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not
exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.
3.6.7 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the
Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations,
understandings or agreements.
3.6.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State
of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.
3.6.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of
this Agreement.
3.6.10 City's Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ
other consultants in connection with this Project.
3.6.11 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the
successors and assigns of the Parties.
3.6.12 Assignment; Subcontracting. Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or
transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written
consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer
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without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for
termination. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the Services required by this
Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City.
Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in
this Agreement.
3.6.13 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have
participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be
construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term
referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work
days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants
of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its
elected officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives except as otherwise
specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for
convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope,
content, or intent of this Agreement.
3.6.14 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of
this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
3.6.15 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other
default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit,
privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any
contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
3.6.16 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party
beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.6.17 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions
shall continue in full force and effect.
3.6.18 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not
employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely
for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not
paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration
contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation
of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term
of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service
with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated
material benefit arising therefrom.
3.6.19 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and
authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party
warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and
authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.6.20 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of
which shall constitute an original.
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3.6.21 Survival. All rights and obligations hereunder that by their nature are to
continue after any expiration or termination of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the
indemnification obligations, shall survive any such expiration or termination.
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
AND HERMANN DESIGN GROUP
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has caused this Agreement to be
executed on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
By:
L. Todd Hileman
City Manager
ATTEST:
By:
Anthony Mejia
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
Hermann Design Group
By:
Its:
Printed Name:
By:
Its:
Printed Name:
QC: _____
Insurance:
_____
Initial Review
_____
Final Approval
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Exhibit “A”
EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Exhibit “B”
EXHIBIT “B”
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
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Exhibit “C”
EXHIBIT "C"
COMPENSATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER LETTER
FIRM PROFILE ..................................................01
KEY PERSONNEL .............................................02
TEAM ORGANIZATION ...................................03
QUALIFICATIONS ............................................05
REFERENCES ...................................................07
SCOPE OF SERVICES ......................................08
PROJECT TIMELINE .........................................14
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Dear Ms. Gonzalez,
Hermann Design Group (HDG) is pleased to have an opportunity to work with the City of Palm
Desert to provide golf renovation, irrigation design, and landscape architectural services for the
Firecliff and Mountain View Golf Courses at Desert Willow Golf Resort. The City will benefit from
the knowledgeable team we have assembled. Our firm has extensive experience working with
the City and its various boards, commissions, and City Council for many years on a full-range of
projects. We have reviewed the improvements required as outlined by Hurdzan Golf and the City
in the RFP. The on-site research of each tee and green prior to the preparation of the proposal
gave us further insight into the requirements of the scope of work. Additionally, we were able
to discuss ideas with Golf Course Superintendent Chris Bien and General Manager Derek White.
After reviewing the Request for Proposal, we understand the City’s needs and will provide the
services required in the RFP. We are excited at the prospect of working directly with you and
your team.
Hermann Design Group is recognized as a leading landscape architecture firm in the Inland Empire
and Coachella Valley with offices in Palm Desert, Riverside, and San Diego. HDG is also the largest
independently-owned landscape architecture firm in the Coachella Valley. We have extensive
experience in golf course projects designing sustainably with drought-tolerant plants, irrigation
techniques, turf removal, water assessments, master planning, and construction observation
services. We are well-versed in tree preservation, turf removal, and water management with our
strong background in irrigation design.
Chris Hermann, President and Principal of Hermann Design Group, worked on several golf course
projects in his 42 years in business and is an avid golfer with a single digit handicap. Jose Estrada,
Vice President and Principal of Hermann Design Group, worked on four golf course projects while
employed with Landmark Golf. The principals at Hermann Design Group bring knowledge and
experience that is unparalleled. Our staff has established strong working relationships with other
local agencies that would potentially be involved in City of Palm Desert projects, specifically
CVWD and the Riverside Agricultural Commission.
COVER LETTER
August 8, 2022
Re: RFP - Greens/Tee Box Renovation and Turf Reduction at Desert Willow Golf Resort
Ms. Bertha Gonzalez
Management Analyst
CITY OF PALM DESERT
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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COVER LETTER
E. CHRIS HERMANN, PLA
CLARB CERTIFIED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
PRESIDENT/CEO
77899 WOLF ROAD, SUITE 102
PALM DESERT CA, 92211
(760) 777-9131 PHONE / (760) 777-9132 FAX
In accordance with our firm’s philosophy to always have top-of-class design teams, we have
assembled an award-winning group of consultants:
David Yoshimura / Fairway Irrigation Design
David is intimately familiar with the project having designed the irrigation system for the golf
course and providing on-going consulting to the City. [Fairway Irrigation Design; Corporation
77-605 Delaware Place, Palm Desert, CA 92211, (760) 861-0252]
James Bazua / The Altum Group
The Altum Group will provide surveying and civil engineering services as required for the
relocation of the tees described in the RFP and Addendum documents. The Altum Group has
aerial survey work completed for the project as part of other work on the surrounding property.
They are currently creating easements for the new wave pool project at Desert Willow. [73-710
Fred Waring Drive, Suite 219, Palm Desert, CA 92260, (760) 346-4750]
We are a local firm with offices located within minutes from Desert Willow - our service and
responsiveness will be unmatched.
This proposal shall remain valid for a period of not less than 120 days from the submittal. The
signature below indicates that all information submitted is true and correct.
We thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. Should you have any questions or
concerns, I can be reached at 760-777-9131 (Extension 101), on my cell phone at 760-774-
5070, or via email at chris@hdg-inc.com. I am authorized to negotiate agreement terms and
compensation on behalf of our firm.
Best regards,
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FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
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▪Playgrounds
▪Sports Facilities
▪Golf Courses
▪Natural and Historic Sites
▪Hospitals
▪Commercial/Retail/Industrial
▪Hotels
▪Interpretative Landscape Design
▪Parks - Regional, Neighborhood, Community, Memorial Trails & Interpretative Sites
▪Master-Planned Communities
▪Creative Signage & Way Finding
▪Placemaking Experiences
FIRM BACKGROUND
Hermann Design Group, Inc. was founded in 1995 in Palm Desert, California
as Hermann & Associates. Our founding philosophy was to create a firm by
which we are able to work on unique projects and allow for Mr. Hermann
to lead the design process and build relationships with clients that will last
for a lifetime. We evaluate the distinct needs and desires of our clients
through creative thinking, and we provide the right solutions for individual
projects. Our design solutions always consider the sustainability of our
valuable environment.
We have a wide range of experience providing the landscape and irrigation
design for golf courses as well as projects for many public agencies that
include sustainable practices. Our team has worked on projects for a
number of public agencies including CVAG, CVEP, the Counties of Riverside,
San Diego and San Bernardino, and most of the Cities in the Coachella
Valley.
Hermann Design Group provides the following landscape architecture and
planning services to assist public agencies and private developers in the
design of outdoor environments and facilities, including:
Hermann Design Group is a healthy firm financially with no issues that
would affect our ability to complete our obligations to our clients. We are
profitable and strategic about our growth so that Hermann Design Group
is a healthy firm financially with no issues that would affect our ability to
complete our obligations to our clients. We are profitable and strategic
about our growth so that we will remain a successful enterprise.
Additionally, Hermann Design Group certifies that the firm and its principals
are in good standing with all licensing boards and is eligible to contract
with any federal, state or local public agency.
HERMANN DESIGN GROUP
INCORPORATED 2009 (California S-Corporation)
PRESIDENT/CEO Chris Hermann
STAFF Eight Full-Time Employees
FORMERLY Hermann & Associates
(Sole Proprietorship 1995-2009)
OFFICES IN Palm Desert, Riverside & San Diego
HOURS OF OPERATION Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
OAK QUARRY 18TH HOLE
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CHRIS HERMANN / PRESIDENT
PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Chris is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and has over 40 years
of experience resolving the challenges of designing in the Inland Empire and
desert environment, and he is a CLARB Certified Landscape Architect. Before
moving to the Coachella Valley in 1994, he was a principal at RHA Landscape
Architects-Planners in Riverside, a firm he had been with for nearly ten years.
Chris is the Lead Designer and Client Relationship Manager on all projects.
JOSE ESTRADA / VICE PRESIDENT
LEAD IRRIGATION DESIGNER & PROJECT MANAGER
Jose is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in Landscape Architecture
with a career focus on irrigation design. He has been an integral part of Hermann
Design Group since 1999. His extensive experience in the preparation of
construction documents and field work experience allows for a complete design
process from the schematic level to final design. Jose is bilingual, speaking both
English and Spanish, making him invaluable in the field, as well as translating
during public input workshops or community meetings.
KEY PERSONNEL
HERMANN DESIGN GROUP
FAIRWAY IRRIGATION DESIGN
DAVID YOSHIMURA / IRRIGATION DESIGNER
THE ALTUM GROUP
JAMES BAZUA / CIVIL ENGINEER
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
TEAM ORGANIZATION
Chris Hermann
PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE
Opus Garza
ASSOCIATE/SENIOR DESIGNER
Cesar Delgado
DESIGNER
Jose Estrada
PROJECT MANAGER
Francisco Sanchez
DESIGNER
Kristin Hermann
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Hermann Design Group can serve the City of Palm Desert efficiently and with an impressive array of
knowledge. Our experience, current work in the community, and recognition for outstanding design
make us uniquely qualified to assist you. Our management team for this project consists of Chris
Hermann, Principal in Charge and Jose Estrada, Principal/Project Manager. Chris is a licensed landscape
architect with 40 years experience and a proven ability to successfully work on projects requiring a
multi-disciplinary team approach.
A very important difference between our firm philosophy and many other design teams is principal
involvement. Mr. Hermann will be personally involved in all aspects of the project, and Jose Estrada
will serve as project manager. Mr. Estrada will also be involved in all aspects of irrigation design. The
principals are the people you see and talk to - the ones doing the work. This eliminates common
communication problems between the City of Palm Desert and the consultant.
Sofia Gamlin
MARKETING COORDINATOR /
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Communication
Strategies
SUBCONSULTANTS
HDG
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
FAIRWAY IRRIGATION DESIGN
David Yoshimura
IRRIGATION DESIGN
THE ALTUM GROUP
James Bazua
CIVIL ENGINEER
Ulices Cisneros Ramirez
DESIGNER
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Fairway Irrigation Company Inc. was established in 1972 by Fred Yoshimura. From 1972 to 1992, Fairway
Irrigation specialized in the installation of golf course and large turf irrigation systems. Our company installed
quality irrigation systems throughout the Western United States. We had the opportunity to work on some
of the most exciting and prestigious courses in the West. David Yoshimura joined the company full time in
1987 as an estimator, project manager and record drawing specialist for all the construction projects. Fairway
Irrigation Company was regarded as one of the premier irrigation contractor in the United States. In 1992,
the contracting operation of the business was phased out so that Fred and David could bring their experience
and knowledge to the irrigation design field. Since 1993, Fairway Irrigation Design has been providing design,
construction, consulting and central computer programming services to the golf industry across the United
States and abroad.
Design knowledge with practical construction experience translates into golf course system plans and
specifications that work in the field, use reliable products, and incorporate sound installation methods. Unlike
many of our competitors we are a full service firm. Everything is completed in-house from design concept to
installation of a working central software program. We will be personally involved in every aspect of your new
irrigation system to ensure a sound design concept is implemented on your site.
Our firm has designed, field staked and programmed over 800 golf holes in the United States. Our system
designs are operating on some of the most challenging sites in the country. Complex systems utilizing multiple
pumping scenarios, extreme elevation changes, sensitive environmental areas and locations requiring large,
quick and efficient applications of water are problems we solve everyday.
FAIRWAY IRRIGATION DESIGN
QUALIFICATIONS
NOTABLE CONTRACTING PROJECTS:
The first four PGA West golf courses:
Pete Dye Stadium Course
Arnold Palmer Resort Course
Jack Nicklaus Resort Course
Jack Nicklaus Club Course
Indian Wells Country Club
Pete Dye Golf Course
Marriott Desert Springs
Sahalee Country Club
Columbine Country Club
Tokatee Golf Club
FAIRWAY IRRIGATION DESIGN HAS BEEN PROUD TO PROVIDE DESIGN AND
CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE FOLLOWING GOLF COURSES:
▪Desert Willow Golf Resort
Firecliff Course
Mountain View Course
▪The Vintage Club
▪The Quarry at La Quinta
▪The La Quinta Resort & Club
▪Las Vegas Paiute Resort - Snow Mountain Course
▪Las Vegas Paiute Resort - Sun Mountain Course
▪Estancia Country Club
▪The Plantation
▪Eugene Country Club
▪Claremont Country Club
▪Cinnabar Hills Golf Club
▪Las Vegas Motor Speedway
▪Goose Creek Golf Club
▪Landmark Golf Club
▪The Canyons at Bighorn Golf Club
▪The Crosby National Golf Course
▪Talega Golf Club
▪The Hideaway
▪Laughlin Ranch
▪El Dorado Golf and Beach Club
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THE ALTUM GROUP
QUALIFICATIONS
NOTABLE PROJECTS:
DSRT Surf Resort
Classic Club Golf Course and Northstar Development
SilverRock Resort
The Reserve
Trilogy Club Pickleball and Bocce Courts
Palm Desert Senior Villas on the Green
The Tradition Golf Club
Venezia
DUE DILIGENCE
• Feasibility reports
• Constraints exhibits and analysis
• Utility research
ENTITLEMENT AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN
• Entitlement and preliminary design
• Grading and hydrology
• Water, sewer, storm drain
• Street and ADA accessibility
• Cost estimates and project valuation
• Record drawings
• Plan and map checks/reviews
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
• Grading and earthwork
• BRE and builder exhibits
• Street and ADA/Pedestrian Safety
• Floodplain, CLOMR/LOMR, Hydrology
• Water, sewer, and hydraulic reports
• Air and water quality
• Specs and cost estimates
CONSTRUCTION ADMIN
• Bid assistance and analysis
• Construction activity monitoring
• SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) inspections
The Altum Group is a Palm Desert-based multi-discipline consulting firm offering expertise in environmental
planning, physical/policy planning, geographical information systems, civil engineering, surveying, and project
management. The Altum Group began with a core group of experienced professionals each with decades
of experience in providing consulting services to public and private clients. The firm now employs nearly 40
professionals and supporting staff with diverse levels of expertise that allows us the ability to provide a wide
array of services.
The Altum Group’s technical knowledge and professional experience stretches the gamut of civil engineering
services. Engineers have provided services ranging from due diligence and feasibility studies, preliminary and
final street design, wet utilities design, plan reviews and approvals, as well as full development of improvement
plans for City/County-sponsored projects.
Our staff has managed and designed a variety of public works and infrastructure projects involving roadways,
highways, pipelines, and utilities. Our experience includes coordination, preparation of plans, technical studies/
reports, specifications, estimates for feasibility and final design; site design; grading; streets; water, sewer
and irrigation; dry utilities; hydrology, hydraulics and storm drain; and erosion control and water quality. Our
engineering staff works with municipal agencies to take the lead on specific projects and can also supplement
larger, more complex projects when staff cannot be spared for a long-term commitment to a project, or where
experience with particular types of projects is necessary. Our expertise ranges from preliminary planning and
budgeting to preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&Es) for projects of all sizes.
Typical Altum civil design services include:
• Street and surface improvements including conceptual through PS&Es for streets and alternate
transportation (bicycles, EV’s, pedestrian corridors)
• Storm drain and hydrology including local, floodplain, and regional flood requirements
• SWPPP, WQMP, and other State/Federal mandated water quality improvements
• Water and sewer collection and distribution facilities including hydraulic analysis of existing and proposed
improvements
• Topographic, boundary and public land surveys to establish project base maps and legal rights of ways and
easements, including preparation of maps, records of survey, and other documents
• Construction administration including site observation, RFI’s, contract administration, construction staking,
and preparation of record drawings.
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CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
69-825 Highway 111Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Ryan StendellDirector of Public Worksryans@RanchoMirageCA.gov
(760) 770-3224
CITY OF LA QUINTA
78495 Calle TampicoLa Quinta, CA 92253
Bryan McKinneyPublic Works Director/City Engineerbmckinney@laquintaca.gov
(760) 777-7045
CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
65950 Pierson Blvd, Building ADesert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Daniel PorrasPublic Works Directordporras@cityofdhs.org
(760) 329-6411
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS (CVAG)
73710 Fred Waring Drive, #200Palm Desert, CA 92260
Tom KirkExecutive Directortkirk@cvag.org
(760) 346-1127
CITY OF INDIO
100 Civic Center MallIndio, CA 92201
Tim WassilPublic Works Directortwassil@indio.org
(760) 625-1801
TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
57090 Twentynine Palms HighwayYucca Valley, CA 92284
Curtis YakimowTown Managercurtiscyakimow@yucca-valley.org
(760) 369-7207
REFERENCES
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
The following outlines the proposed scope of work as outlined by the City of Palm Desert in the RFP
and includes the tee and green renovations described in the Hurdzan Golf Design master plan.
FIRECLIFF GOLF COURSE
Hole SCOPE TEES GREEN EXPANSION
1 Shift White Tee left 1 YES
2 Shift Tees to Right 4 NO
3 Expand Blue and White Tees 2 YES
4 Enlarge White Tee 1 YES
5 N/A
6 Add Forward Tee 1 YES
7 Add Forward Tee 1 YES
8 Expand Tees 3 YES
9 Expand White Tee 1 YES
10 Add Five New Tees 5 NO
11 Enlarge Blue, White, and Gold Tees 3 NO
12 N/A
13 Add Forward Tee, Enlarge Tees 5 NO
14 Enlarge Tees YES
15 Enlarge Blue and White 2 YES
16 Enlarge Blue, White, Gold Tees 3 YES
17 Enlarge Blue, White, Gold Tees 3 YES
18 Enlarge Blue and White Tees 2 NO
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
MOUNTAIN VIEW TURF REMOVAL (PER HURDZAN PLAN)
Hole CONVERSIONS, REMOVAL, AND INSTALLATIONS
1 Rough to Desert
2 Rough to Fairway/Tee and Rough to Desert
3 Rough to Desert
4 Rough to Desert and Sand Bunker to Rough
5 Desert to Rough
6 Rough to Desert and Remove Vegetation
7 Rough to Desert and Remove Vegetation
8 Rough to Desert and Remove Vegetation
9 Rough to Desert
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Remove Vegetation, Rough to Desert, Fairway to Rough,
Rough to Green, Sand Bunker to Rough, Desert to Fairway,
and Desert to Rough
11 Rough to Desert
12 Rough to Desert and Sand Bunker to Rough
13 Rough to Desert
14 Rough to Desert
15 Rough to Desert and Remove Vegetation
16 Rough to Desert and Rough to Fairway/Tee
17 Rough to Desert
18 Rough to Desert, Sand Bunkers to Rough, Rough to
Fairways/Tee, and Install Sand Bunkers
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Project Kick Off Meeting
HDG will meet with the Client to review the preliminary plans that have been previously prepared
by Hurdzan Golf Design to refine and clarify the project’s objectives. A project schedule will be
presented at the meeting and initial base sheets for the areas of work will be provided by HDG and
the consultant team.
Base Sheets
The Altum Group will utilize the existing aerial survey prepared for other work at Desert Willow and
develop base sheets at 50 scale on 24” x 36” size title blocks to meet City standards.
Golf Course Master Plan
The Hurdzan master plan will be combined with the aerial survey into one reference plan that will
be used for establishing locations and limits of tees and greens. The master plan exhibit will be
used to prepare area calculations of the proposed improvements and establish the project budget
and direction for final bid documents.
Preliminary Grading
Preliminary grading for relocated tees will be provided to determine cut/fill and earthwork costs.
Mapping Existing Irrigation System
We will map all existing valve-in-head (VIH) rotors, electric valves, isolation valves and irrigation
controllers on the golf course utilizing survey grade GPS equipment. The golf course shall furnish an
electric golf cart from the clubhouse for transportation on the golf course during the survey.
To minimize disruption to golf course play, the following procedure shall be implemented:
• We will provide wired marking flags to the golf course personnel (GCP). GCP familiar with the
current irrigation system shall use the marking flags to identify the locations of the existing
irrigation components. System components shall include sprinklers and valve boxes. This
shall be completed before the arrival of the GPS operator in groups of three to six golf holes
(to be determined at the time of survey). The GPS operator shall survey the location of the
marker flags and collect the flags, clearing the golf hole as the survey is completed on each
golf hole.
• Existing irrigation will be overlaid onto the golf course master plan and itemized in preparation
for the development of competitive bid documents for VIH sprinklers and swing joints.
Site Study, Inventory, and Analysis
We will visit the site and identify proposed areas of improvement, inventory existing irrigation
system, electrical, plumbing and valving with the existing and proposed tee box limits, and identify
areas where trees or landscaping must be removed to accommodate new tee box locations and
greens expansions.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
A written summary of recommendations will be provided identifying irrigation improvements.
The direction of the irrigation master plan will be developed in collaboration with the golf course
superintendent.
Irrigation Master Plan
We will provide an irrigation master plan that will assist in determining the important criteria for
the VIH sprinkler replacement, the tee box renovation, and greens renovation projects. Plans will
include a preliminary head layout with existing mainline, existing/proposed valving and proposed
lateral routing as well as coverage plans showing full and effective coverage areas.
A water use calculation summarizing monthly/annual average water demands for the new irrigation
will be included.
Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
We will prepare a preliminary opinion of probable construction cost for use in determining the
project budget.
II. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Upon approval of the design development package by the City, the following construction documents
will be prepared:
MARKETING COORDINATOR /EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
A. Landscape Demolition Plan
We will prepare a plan that illustrates landscape demolition for each golf course. Existing
material to remain will be noted and material that can be relocated will be shown.
B. Planting Plan and Details
This plan will illustrate the location of all existing and proposed plant material. A plant
legend will describe the Latin and common names, sizes and remarks for each plant shown
on the plan. Details will be provided as required.
C. Green Layout Plan
This plan will illustrate the proposed layout for the grassing of the new green layouts and
serve as the staking location plan.
D. Tee Grading Plan
This plan will illustrate the proposed grading for all new tee locations and serve as the
staking location plan.
E. Irrigation Plan and Details for Tee Box Renovations
This plan will illustrate the location of all new irrigation components required for the planting
of new materials. Details will be provided as required.
F. Construction Specifications/Bid Documents
Technical specifications and itemized bid documents for the items covered under this scope
of work will be provided.
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G. Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
We will prepare a final opinion of probable construction cost for use in bidding documents
and determination of alternate bid item(s), if necessary, for the items covered under this
scope of work.
III. AGENCY APPROVAL (ALLOWANCE)
We will submit to the City all plans, specifications, estimates, and/or other necessary documents
required to obtain approval. The following plan check submittals are included:
1st Review – 50% Check Plans and Specifications
2nd Review – 90% Check Plans and Specifications
3rd Review – 100% Check Plans, Specifications
4th Review – Final Plan Check
We will make revisions as required by the City and resubmit plans for approval.
IV. MEETINGS/PROJECT ADMINISTRATION (HOURLY ALLOWANCE)
Meetings
Attend City meetings, agency review meetings, and related project presentations as required.
Attend and/or conduct development team meetings and conference calls as necessary to perform
the scope of work. Six (6) meetings are anticipated with staff during the project. Coordination with
the City and project management are included within this scope of work.
• Kickoff Meeting
• Staff Review of Design Development Plans
• Staff Review of 50% Working Drawings
• Staff Review of 90% Working Drawings
• Staff Review of 100% Working Drawings/Specifications
• City Council Approval of plans and final construction cost estimate
Project Administration
Perform general project management services as necessary to support to the work of this project.
V. BIDDING PHASE
Pre-Bid Meeting
We will attend the pre-bid conference and answer questions.
Bid Solicitation
We will provide bid assistance to include answering questions from prospective bidders.
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VI. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Construction Observation Services
We will provide construction observation services upon request by the City.
The following construction services are recommended:
• Staking of tee improvements (32 tees)
• Staking of green improvements
• Flag plant material locations prior to installation
• Review of emitter placement
• Review final installation and irrigation coverage
• Final punch list
We will respond to requests for information and provide clarification on plans as required.
During field observations we will verify that products being installed are per plans and specifications.
A written report will be prepared following each site visit.
Following completion of the project we will coordinate with the Contractor to provide Operation
Manuals, Warranty Letters, Materials List, and Training on the irrigation control system.
Perform general project management services as necessary to support to the work of this project.
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Contractor Selection
Construction Notice to Proceed
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FEES AND CHARGES
Firecliff Course (With Optional Tasks) $201,100.00
Mountain View Course $104,000.00
TOTAL $305,100.00
Firecliff Course (Without Optional Tasks) $192,100.00
Mountain View Course $104,000.00
TOTAL $296,100.00
NORMAL HOURLY RATES
HERMANN DESIGN GROUP
Principal Landscape Architect....................................................................$ 185.00 per hour
Project Manager ...........................................................................................165.00 per hour
Landscape Architect .....................................................................................160.00 per hour
Senior Designer ............................................................................................140.00 per hour
Designer .......................................................................................................110.00 per hour
Admin ...........................................................................................................100.00 per hour
OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS
Services of outside consultants not listed in this proposal, at our direct cost, plus 15% of the
actual cost of their services for coordination.
REIMBURSABLES
Reimbursable items, such as the cost of reprographics, soil samples, and travel required outside
the Coachella Valley will be charged at our cost plus 15% within the allowances provided in the
fee breakdowns.
FAIRWAY IRRIGATION DESIGN
Construction Services ................................................................................$ 175.00 per hour
GPS Surveying ...............................................................................................175.00 per hour
CAD Drafting .................................................................................................175.00 per hour
Irrigation Design ...........................................................................................175.00 per hour
Meetings & Coordination .............................................................................150.00 per hour
COST PROPOSAL
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THE ALTUM GROUP
Principal ...............................................................................................$ 184.00 per hour
Director ..................................................................................................163.00 per hour
Senior Project Manager ..........................................................................158.00 per hour
Project Manager .....................................................................................152.00 per hour
Assistant Project Manager......................................................................142.00 per hour
Senior Associate .....................................................................................131.00 per hour
Associate ................................................................................................116.00 per hour
Assistant ...................................................................................................90.00 per hour
Project Coordination ................................................................................79.00 per hour
Administrative Assistant/Clerical ..............................................................58.00 per hour
Intern ........................................................................................................37.00 per hour
Utility Location Services
Mobilization - 1st Hour ......................................................................................$ 150.00
1-Man Crew - Non-Prevailing ..................................................................................90.00
2-Man Crew - Non-Prevailing ...............................................................................169.00
1-Man Crew - Prevailing ......................................................................................$125.00
2-Man Crew - Prevailing .......................................................................................250.00
Survey Services
Survey Crew - Non-Prevailing .............................................................................$225.00
Survey Crew - Prevailing .......................................................................................275.00
Survey Crew Rates
Hourly rates include standard 2-man crew, 1-man robotic crew and 1-man GPS crew.
Reimbursables Expenses
Mileage is billed at IRS business rate plus 15%.
Printing, reproduction, etc. are billed at direct cost plus 15%.
COST PROPOSAL
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HDG FAIRWAY IRRIGATION ALTUM
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Base Sheets $ 2,000.00 $10,000.00
Golf Master Plan Exhibit $ 2,000.00
Preliminary Grading $ 2,500.00 $2,500.00
GPS Survey $ 9,000.00
Site Reconnaissance, Inventory, and Analysis $ 2,500.00
Inventory Current Irrigation System $ 3,000.00
Irrigation Reduction/Change Plan (32 Tees)$ 9,000.00
Irrigation Report $ 3,000.00
Irrigation Master Plan (Tee Box, Greens Expansion,
and Turf Reduction)
Renovation Design $ 1,500.00
Plans $ 12,000.00
Water Use Analysis Report $ 3,000.00
Preliminary Cost Estimate $ 1,500.00 $ 3,000.00
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Landscape and Turf Reduction Demolition Plans $12,500.00
Tee Grading Plan $15,000.00
Turf Reduction Plans
Irrigation Final Plan Set $ 4,000.00 $ 9,000.00
Irrigation Construction Itemized Cost Estimate $ 3,000.00
Irrigation Technical and Workmanship Specs $ 3,000.00
Greens/Tee Box Renovations Plans $ 6,500.00 $ 1,500.00
Irrigation Plan Set $ 9,000.00
Irrigation Construction Itemized Cost Estimate $ 3,000.00
Irrigation Technical and Workmanship Specs $ 3,000.00
Planting Plan and Details $ 8,000.00
Landscape Specifications $ 2,000.00
Final Opinion of Probable Cost $ 5,000.00
AGENCY APPROVAL $ 3,500.00
MEETINGS AND COORDINATION (5)$ 4,500.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 1,500.00
CONSTRUCTION BID ASSISTANCE $ 1,500.00 $ 3,000.00
CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
General Irrigation Support $ 3,000.00
Construction Staking
(Green/Tee Expansion/Relocation)$ 5,600.00
Computer Database Update
(Tees/Greens/Turf Reduction)$ 6,000.00
Record Drawings of Revised Sprinklers - 32 Tees
(Optional)$ 5,000.00
Record Drawings of New Turf Areas and Irrigation
(Optional)$ 4,000.00
Construction Observation Services - Hourly $ 7,500.00
REIMBURSABLES $ 1,500.00 $ 500.00
SUBTOTAL $67,000.00 $105,100.00 $29,000.00
TOTAL $201,100.00
FEE SCHEDULE
FIRECLIFF COURSE
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HDG FAIRWAY IRRIGATION ALTUM
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Base Sheets $ 2,000.00 $ 10,000.00
Golf Master Plan Exhibit $ 2,000.00
GPS Survey $ 9,000.00
Site Reconnaissance, Inventory, and Analysis $ 2,500.00 $ 15,000.00
Irrigation Master Plan
Plans $ 8,000.00
Water Use Analysis Report $ 3,000.00
Record Drawings and Computer Database
Update $ 6,000.00
Preliminary Cost Estimate $ 1,500.00 $ 3,000.00
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Landscape and Turf Reduction Plans $ 2,500.00
Irrigation Final Plan Set $ 9,000.00
Irrigation Construction Itemized Cost Estimate $ 3,000.00
Irrigation Technical and Workmanship Specs $ 3,000.00
Planting Plan and Details $ 8,500.00
Landscape Specifications $ 2,500.00
AGENCY APPROVAL $ 3,500.00
MEETINGS AND COORDINATION (5)$ 3,500.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 1,500.00
REIMBURSABLES $ 1,500.00 $ 500.00
SUBTOTAL $30,000.00 $62,500.00 $11,500.00
TOTAL $104,000.00
FEE SCHEDULE
MOUNTAIN VIEW COURSE
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Legend
Firecliff Golf Course
Mountain View Golf CoursePortola Ave.Portola Ave.Cook St.Cook St.Country Club Dr.Country Club Dr.
Frank Sinatra Dr.Frank Sinatra Dr.
Vicinity Map
Greens/Tee Box Renovation and Turf Reduction at Desert Willow Golf Resort
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
PREPARED BY: Rosie Lua, Planning Manager
Jessica Gonzales, Housing Manager
REQUEST: APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
21-0002 (GPA 21-0002) FOR READOPTION OF THE CITY’S 6TH CYCLE
HOUSING ELEMENT (2021-2029) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT (HCD) GUIDELINES
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA 21-0002), readopting the City’s
6th Cycle Housing Element of the General Plan in accordance with the California Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD) guidelines.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Strategic Plan:
•Land Use, Housing & Open Space: “Priority 2: Facility development of high-quality
housing for people of all income levels.”
•Land Use, Housing & Open Space: “Priority 5: Utilize progressive land use policies and
standards to support ongoing and future needs.”
Executive Summary:
The City’s General Plan’s Housing Element is a state-mandated plan identifying the City's
housing needs. An updated Housing Element is required by state law over an eight-year (8)
planning period (2021-2029), which coincides with the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA) projection period:
•On March 10, 2022, the City Council adopted the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element
(Adopted Housing Element).
•On April 5, 2022, the Adopted Housing Element was submitted to the California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for its review and
certification.
•On June 2, 2022, HCD issued a comment letter requiring additional analysis and
modifications to the Adopted Housing Element to obtain certification. Since then, staff
worked diligently to address HCD's comments.
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• On June 23, 2022, staff presented preliminary findings to the City Council at a Study
Session where positive feedback was received on the direction of the analysis including
the recommendations on the site inventory changes.
• Thereafter, a revised Housing Element was completed, and those findings were posted
on the City’s website for public comment, in which no public comments were received.
and submitted to HCD.
• On August 11, 2022, the City received a conditional approval letter allowing the revised
Housing Element to move forward with the readoption process.
• The revisions are technical and minor in nature and necessary for the City to obtain HCD
certification
• On September 6, 2022, the Planning Commission approved the revised Housing Element
recommending the readoption to the City Council.
• Once approved by the City Council, the revised Housing Element will be resubmitted to
HCD for final certification. The recommended changes for any site will not require a
Change of Zone or General Plan Amendments for any sites identified in the inventory.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
The Palm Desert Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed amendments to
the Housing Element on September 6, 2022. No public comments were received during the
public comment period. The Planning Commission voted 3-0 (Commissioner Holt absent)
recommending approval of the readoption of the revised Housing Element.
Background:
The Housing Element is a state-mandated chapter of the Palm Desert General Plan that
describes, identifies, and analyzes the City's housing needs and addresses the maintenance
and expansion of the housing supply to provide future projections of households needed in Palm
Desert. Through research and analysis, the Housing Element identifies available housing sites
(Housing Opportunity Sites) and establishes a housing program to accommodate the RHNA
allocation, as determined by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and
approved by HCD. To comply with state law, the City’s Housing Element must be updated to
ensure the City’s policies and programs can accommodate the estimated housing growth need
allocation determined by SCAG. While the City is not responsible for constructing housing units,
it must adopt land use policies that allows the private market with feasible opportunities to build
housing units to meet the identified need.
The City's Housing Element update preparation began in January 2021 with professional
consulting services provided by Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc. As part of the Housing
Element update process, the City conducted extensive public outreach activities beginning in
January of 2021, including a community-wide workshop, a stakeholder workshop, participation
in a community-wide activity, Planning Commission and City Council study sessions, and other
media advertisements. Staff provided all project materials on a dedicated website:
https://www.cityofpalmdesert.org/our-city/departments/planning/general-plan/housing-element.
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On March 10, 2022, the City Council adopted the Housing Element Update by Resolution No.
2022-20, including the approvals for the Safety Element update and a Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impacts.
The following provides a general timeline of important milestones subsequent to the adoption of
the Housing Element Update on March 10, 2022:
• April 5, 2022, Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc. submitted the adopted Housing
Element Update to HCD for certification.
• June 2, 2022, the City received HCD's findings letter requesting additional analysis and
modifications required to find the Housing Element Update in substantial conformance
with the statutory requirements of state law.
o Provide additional analysis and data to meet the requisite analysis required by
state law on various topic areas related to housing needs, resources, and
constraints.
o Provide additional information on Housing Opportunity Sites to further
substantiate their suitability.
o Update some of the proposed Housing Policy Programs to demonstrate stronger
commitment.
• June 23, 2022, staff conducted a Study Session to provide City Council with
recommended changes to address HCD’s letter. Additional updates included the City of
Palm Desert’s status in meeting the RHNA allocation and provided an overview of lessons
learned since submitting the first Housing Element draft to HCD in early 2021. Additional
items discussed:
o Site F reduction of units from 326 to 150 units.
o Site A requires 200 housing units but will not require an affordability component
per the HCD June 2, 2022, comment letter.
o Introduction of a new inventory site to include a total of 10 acres (5 acres each to
include 110 units) of the 170-acre site within the University Neighborhood Specific
Plan (UNSP) area owned by Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency (Successor Agency).
Government Code (GC) Section 65583(a)(3) requires local governments to
prepare an inventory of land suitable for residential development, including
vacant sites and sites having the potential for redevelopment, and an analysis
of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites.
That inventory must identify specific sites or parcels available for residential
development within the planning period and meet certain statutory
requirements and factors. Vacant sites owned or leased by a city, county, or
city and county were identified to meet the inventory land prioritization. The
City’s Successor Agency owns the 170-acre site located at the northeast corner
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of Frank Sinatra Drive and Portola Avenue and satisfies the land inventory
statutory requirements.
• July 18, 2022, a revised Housing Element was completed and posted to the website for
public comment, in which no comments were received during the comment period.
Therefore, Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc. submitted the revised Housing
Element to HCD.
• August 11, 2022, HCD issued a conditional approval letter accepting the changes stated
above and allowing the readoption process to commence.
Discussion:
Revised Housing Element
The Adopted Housing Element has been revised to address HCD' s comments in their entirety.
It should be noted that HCD has provided Revisions to the Adopted Housing Element, which are
summarized as follows:
• Additional Analysis: Additional analysis was added to the Housing Needs, resources, and
Constraints section, regarding segregation and integration, local data and knowledge,
and other relevant factors, affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH), extremely low
income (ELI) households, and accessory dwelling units (ADU).
• Housing Programs: Programs Nos. 2.B, 3.E, 4.B, 5.B, 5C, 11.A, and 11.B were modified
to provide more detailed program objectives, clarification on necessary actions to ensure
compliance with state law, and updated timelines for implementation.
o Program 1.A (Affordable Housing Developers): Site H was updated to include the
status of the recent entitlement approvals for Millennium Apartments, which
included 66 affordable housing units.
• Updated the public participation section to meet the requirement of state law,
demonstrating that diligent efforts were conducted in developing the housing element.
• Site Inventory: The Revised Housing Element proposes changes to the site inventory.
Site A, a vacant site (15 acres of 64.26 acres), had a previous allocation of 200 units of
affordability. However, after HCD’s review of the site, it was determined that Site A was
not an adequate site to accommodate the RHNA for lower-income households as stated
in their response to the City on June 2, 2022. HCD did allow the site to remain in the
inventory list requiring a minimum of 200 residential units (non-affordable) to be built on
the site. In addition, Site F, a vacant site (16.32 acres) with an allowable density of 22
units per acre, has a revised unit allocation from 326 units to 150 units.
To support the remaining required units, the City has allocated units within the Successor
Agency’s, 170 acres located north of Frank Sinatra Drive in the University Neighborhood
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Specific Plan, the City has identified two five-acre (5) sites (Sites I & J) that will be
developed for affordable units for lower-income households. The sites are immediately
adjacent to Frank Sinatra Drive, have direct access to wet and dry utilities, and will be
marketed in 2023 through Requests for Proposals as part of the requirements of the
Surplus Lands Act. The City intends to select a developer in 2023, with contractual
requirements that the required 220 units be constructed by 2026.
Site I and J are within the University Neighborhood Specific Plan, both with a General
Plan designation of Towne Center Neighborhood and a zoning designation of
Neighborhood Center with a density allowance between 20 to 40 dwelling units per acre
and a realistic density of 22 dwelling units per acre. More importantly, the site is adequate
for affordable housing units since the property is owned by the Successor Agency. The
new site will not require any General Plan Amendments or zoning changes.
Table II-47 below is part of the revised Housing Element that includes the changes to the
land inventory sites:
Table III-47
Vacant Land Inventory of Sites for Extremely Low, Very Low, Low, and Moderate
Income Units
Map
Key
Assessor’s
Parcel No. GP
Zoning
(all HOD)** Acreage
Allowable
Density
Realistic
Density
Potential
Units
Vacant Entitled Sites
B 694-310-006
Town Center
Neighborhood
Planned
Residential
(P.R.) 20 12 of 68.2 4 to 20 22.5 269
DD 624-040-037
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R.-17.5 17.66 17.5 17.5 78
DD* 624-040-037
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R.-17.5 17.66 17.5 17.5 310
E 694-520-019
Small Town
Neighborhood;
Employment
Center P.R.-19 5.62 19 18 17
694-520-020
Small Town
Neighborhood;
Employment
Center P.R.-19 1.2 19 4
PP
624-441-014
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
624-441-015
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
624-441-016
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
624-441-017
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
624-441-018
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
624-441-019
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
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Table III-47
Vacant Land Inventory of Sites for Extremely Low, Very Low, Low, and Moderate
Income Units
Map
Key
Assessor’s
Parcel No. GP
Zoning
(all HOD)** Acreage
Allowable
Density
Realistic
Density
Potential
Units
624-441-020
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
624-441-021
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
624-441-022
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
QQ
624-440-032
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.14 3 to 10 1 1
624-440-033
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.14 3 to 10 1 1
624-440-034
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.14 3 to 10 1 1
624-440-035
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.14 3 to 10 1 1
624-440-036
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.14 3 to 10 1 1
Subtotal Entitled Sites 692
Vacant Sites in the Entitlement Process
LL 627-122-003
Small Town
Neighborhood
Mixed
Residential
(R-2), HOD 0.16 3 to 10 20 3
627-122-013
Small Town
Neighborhood R-2, HOD 1.27 3 to 10 20 25
H 694-190-087
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R.22 14.97 22 22 44
H* 694-190-087
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R.22 14.97 22 22 286
C 694-120-028
Town Center
Neighborhood;
Suburban
Retail Center
Planned
Commercial-
3 (P.C. 3),
FCOZ
10 of
20.18 7 to 40 24 240
KK 622-370-014
Public
Facility/Instituti
onal Public (P) 1.84 N/A N/A 36
Subtotal Sites in Entitlement Process 634
Vacant Sites
A 685-010-005
Regional
Retail
P.C.-(3),
P.C.D.
15 of
64.26 10 to 15 14 200
D 694-130-017
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R.-22 8.43 22 20 169
694-130-018
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R.-22 2.52 22 20 50
F 694-510-013
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R.-22 7 of 16.32 22 20 150
I 694-200-011
Town Center
Neighborhood
Neighborhoo
d Center 5 of 81.5 20-40 22 110
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Table III-47
Vacant Land Inventory of Sites for Extremely Low, Very Low, Low, and Moderate
Income Units
Map
Key
Assessor’s
Parcel No. GP
Zoning
(all HOD)** Acreage
Allowable
Density
Realistic
Density
Potential
Units
J 694-200-022
Town Center
Neighborhood
Neighborhoo
d Center 5 of 42.85 20-40 22 110
Subtotal Vacant Sites 789
Total All Vacant Sites 2115
* Moderate Income Site
** All sites in this Table have been assigned the Housing Overlay District.
Regional Housing Needs Assessment Update
The RHNA is mandated by state law to quantify the need for housing throughout the state. This
informs the local planning process to address existing and future housing needs resulting from
projected state-wide growth in population, employment, and households. The Housing Element
Update must address the housing needs identified by the RHNA prepared and adopted by the
SCAG for the City of Palm Desert. Based on RHNA projections, the City of Palm Desert was
assigned a total of 2,790 new housing units, which are further distributed into the following four
(4) income categories (Table 1):
Table 1
6th Cycle RHNA by Income Category for Palm Desert
Very Low Low Moderate Above
Moderate Total
675 460 461 1,194 2,790
Table 2 below summarizes the status of the City of Palm Desert’s RHNA allocation by income
category units provided and units needed. As shown below, the total units provided by projects
that have been entitled or are currently under entitlement since 2021 are 2,413 units, which
provides for a remaining need of 188 units for the 2021-2029 planning period. The remaining
affordability to meet the RHNA allocation are within the extremely low-, very low-, and low-
income units. The remaining 188 units needed to meet the RHNA allocation units of very
low/extremely low units are to be met by the “Vacant Sites” (not under extitlement) Housing
Element inventory listed in Table III-47.
Table 2
Status of City of Palm Desert – RHNA Allocation Units 2021-2029
Entitled and Under Entitlement (in process)
Income Category RHNA Units Units Provided RHNA Units
Needed
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Very Low/
Extremely Low 675 628 47
Low 460 319 141
Moderate 461 461 0
Above Moderate 1194 1194 0
Total RHNA 2,790 2,413 188
Analysis:
The proposed General Plan Amendment is a revision to the City's adopted 6th Cycle Housing
Element, which was submitted to HCD for its review after the document was adopted by the City
Council on March 10, 2022. The purpose of the proposed revisions is to address additional
comments received from HCD. Generally, the proposed revisions provide additional analysis on
certain topic areas of the Housing Element, additional justification for and minor updates to the
Housing Opportunity Sites, and updates to certain housing programs to provide additional
clarification and an updated timeline for implementation. These revisions are technical and minor
in nature and necessary for the City to obtain HCD certification. As such, the revised Housing
Element remains consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan and the statutory
requirements of state law. It should be noted that no changes have occurred to that require
revisions to the Safety Element or environmental impacts due to the revisions of the Housing
Element.
Next Steps
After the adoption by the City Council, the revised Housing Element will be submitted to HCD
for its final certification. Once resubmitted, HCD must complete its review of the resubmitted
documents in 60 days. Staff anticipates that the City will obtain HCD's certification with no
additional changes to the document based on the conditional letter from HCD staff on August
11, 2022. The sites allocated within the Housing Element do not require any General Plan
Amendments and rezoning.
Public Input:
A notice of public hearing describing the project, date, time, and location of the hearing was
published in The Desert Sun on September 16, 2022, in accordance with the City's public
noticing requirements. A notice was also posted at City Hall and made available on the City’s
website. Notice letters were sent to all property owners listed in Table II-47 above of the Housing
Element on September 16, 2022.
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Public Comments
No public comments have been received for the revised Housing Element Update (4th draft). Any
written correspondence will be provided to the City Council upon receipt.
Environment Review:
The Housing Element an adopted Negative Declaration under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), adopted by City Council on March 10, 2022, by Resolution No. 2022-20. In
accordance with CEQA, the revisions to the Housing Element did not present any changes to the
adopted Negative Declaration. Recirculation of the document was not required since no new
significant changes resulted from the revisions to the document.
Findings for Approval:
1. The revised Housing Element Update is consistent with the goals and policies of the
General Plan. The revised Housing Element is a state-mandated Element of the City of
Palm Desert’s General Plan. California state law requires that the Housing Element be
updated within an eight (8) year period to adequately plan for the City’s housing needs.
2. The revised Housing Element identifies sites that may accommodate the City’s RHNA
obligations. Based on various factors, including development trends, property owner
interest, property valuation, and development capacity, the sites identified may have the
potential to be constructed to meet the affordability obligations.
3. As required by state law, during the preparation of the amendment to the General Plan,
the City provided opportunities for the involvement of the public, stakeholders, public
agencies, civic, educational, and other community groups through public hearings and
other means as listed in the revised Housing Element. Study Sessions were held for the
City Council and the public to consider final housing needs and goals, receiving direction
of the overall policy direction contributing to the revised Housing Element. The City posted
the document on the City’s website, and provided notice to those individuals and
organizations that requested noticing on the events of the Housing Element as required
by the state law.
4. The revised Housing Element was prepared in accordance with the state law and
reviewed by HCD as required by the California Government Code. After HCD issued its
findings letter on June 2, 2022, the City maintained continued communication with HCD.
A revised Housing Element document was posted to the City’s website for a seven (7)
day period, and the public was notified of its availability prior to the resubmittal to HCD
for conditional review.
5. The proposed Housing Element Update does not conflict with provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance, and the Zoning Ordinance is being updated to comply with state law.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no direct financial impact associated with this action.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Chris Escobedo
Finance Director Veronica Chavez
Assistant City Manager: Chris Escobedo
City Manager: Todd Hileman
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2818 dated September 6, 2022
3. Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022 - Planning Commission
4. HCD Letter August 11, 2022
5. Revised DRAFT 2021-2029 Housing Element (redlines)
6. HCD Letter June 2, 2022
7. March 10, 2022, City Council Resolution No. 2022-20
8. Public Hearing Notice
9. Notice to Property Owners
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022- ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-0002
(GPA 21-0002), READOPTING THE CITY’S SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING
ELEMENT UPDATE OF THE GENERAL PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT (HCD) GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 10th
day of March 2022, by Resolution No. 2022-20, adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element
Update for the planning period 2021-2029, Safety Element Update, and a Negative
Declaration in accordance the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2022, the City received a letter from HCD requesting
additional analysis and information to the document. City staff worked with HCD staff to
respond to all of HCD’s comments and a Draft Housing Element Update 2021-2029 (4th
draft); was prepared and posted for public comment prior to the resubmittal to HCD.
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2022, the City received a letter from HCD confirming the
revised Housing Element met the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law.
The revisions were limited to addressing HCD’s findings. the readoption of the Housing
Element update is required prior to final review and certification by HCD; and
WHEREAS, on September 6, 2022, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Desert, California, held a duly noticed public hearing on the Draft Housing Element Update
2021-2029 (4th draft), and after providing comment, it recommended to the City Council
approval by a 4-0 vote (Commissioner Holt absent). There were no comments from the
public provided at this meeting; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with CEQA, the revisions to the Housing Element did not
present any changes to the adopted Negative Declaration. Recirculation of the document
was not required since no new significant changes resulted from the revisions to the
document; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing notice was published in The Desert Sun on
September 15, 2022, and notices were provided to the affected properties in accordance
with state law; and
WHEREAS, on September 29, 2022, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by the City of Palm
Desert for the approval of the Draft Housing Element Update 2021-2029 (4th draft); and
WHEREAS, at the said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did
find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify the approval.
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Resolution No. 2022-____ Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals. That the foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Amendment. The City Council concludes the following findings in
accordance with State Law:
1. The revised Housing Element Update is consistent with the goals and policies
of the General Plan. The revised Housing Element is a State-mandated
Element of the City of Palm Desert’s General Plan. California state law requires
that the Housing Element be updated within an eight (8) year period to
adequately plan for the City’s housing needs.
2. The revised Housing Element identifies sites that may accommodate the City’s
Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) obligations. Based on a variety
of factors, including development trends, property owner interest, property
valuation, and development capacity, the sites identified may have the potential
to be constructed to meet the affordability obligations.
3. As required by state law, during the preparation of the amendment to the
General Plan, the City provided opportunities for the involvement of the public,
stakeholders, public agencies, civic, educational, and other community groups
through public hearings and other means as listed in the revised Housing
Element. Study Sessions were held for the City Council and the public to
consider final housing needs and goals receiving direction of the overall policy
direction contributing to the revised Housing Element. The City posted the
document on the City’s website, provided noticing to those individuals and
organizations that requested noticing on the events of the Housing Element as
required by the state law.
4. The revised Housing Element was prepared in accordance with the state law
and reviewed by HCD as required by the California Government Code. After
HCD issued its findings letter on June 2, 2022, the City maintained continued
communication with HCD. A revised Housing Element document was posted
to the City’s website for a seven (7) day period, and the public was notified of
its availability prior to the resubmittal to HCD for conditional review.
5. The proposed Housing Element Update does not conflict with provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance, and the Zoning Ordinance is being updated to comply with
state law.
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Resolution No. 2022-____ Page 3
SECTION 3. Amendment. That the City Council of the City of Palm Desert hereby
adopts General Plan Amendment GPA 21-0002 adopting the 6th Cycle Housing Element
on file with the City Clerk.
SECTION 4. Amendment. That the City Council does hereby authorize staff to submit
the 6th Cycle Housing Element to HCD for certification and incorporate any additional
comments from HCD into the final document in accordance with the procedures set forth by
State law.
ADOPTED ON ________________, 20__.
JAN C. HARNIK
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
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Resolution No. 2022-____ Page 4
I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2022-__ is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on _______________________,
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of Palm Desert, California, on ______________, 20__.
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
DRAFT MINUTES
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, this meeting was conducted by teleconference, and there
was no in-person public access to the meeting location.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chair DeLuna on
Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners John Greenwood, Ron Gregory, Vice-Chair Joseph Pradetto, and
Chair Nancy DeLuna.
Absent: Commissioner Lindsay Holt.
Staff
Present: Chris Escobedo, Assistant City Manager; Rosie Lua, Planning Manager; Nick
Melloni, Senior Planner; Monica O’Reilly, Recording Secretary, were present at
Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as
indicated in the minutes.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Ron Gregory led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of August 16, 2022.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GREENWOOD, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
GREGORY, CARRIED 4-0, to approve the consent calendar as presented.
Tuesday, September 6,
2022
6:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None.
6. ACTION CALENDAR
None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE
AN AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-0002 (GPA 21-0002)
READOPTING THE CITY’S 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE PLANNING
PERIOD 2021-2029 BASED ON THE FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS IN THE
RESOLUTION.
Housing Manager Gonzales and Planning Manager Lua presented the staff report and
responded to Commissioner inquiries.
Chair DeLuna opened the Public Hearing.
Dorian Whitney, a Cathedral City resident, voiced support for the project.
There being no others desiring to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
Following comments, MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GREGORY, SECOND BY VICE-
CHAIR PRADETTO, CARRIED 4-0, to:
Waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2818,
recommending to the City Council approval of an amendment to the General Plan
Amendment (GPA 21-0002) readopting the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element of the
General Plan under the California Department of Housing and Community
Development guidelines.
8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
A. SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
None.
B. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
None.
C. CITY STAFF
None.
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
D. ATTENDANCE REPORT
The attendance report was provided with the agenda materials. The Commission took no
action on this matter.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Monica O’Reilly, Executive Assistant
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Chris Escobedo, Assistant City Manager
Secretary
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: __/__/2022
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
August 11, 2022
Todd Hileman, City Manager
City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Dear Todd Hileman:
RE: City of Palm Desert’s 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Revised Draft Housing Element
Thank you for submitting the City of Palm Desert’s (City) revised draft housing element
received for review on July 28, 2022. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585,
subdivision (b), the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD) is reporting the results of its review.
The revised draft element meets the statutory requirements of State Housing Element
Law, as described in HCD’s June 2, 2022 review. The housing element will comply with
State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code) when it is adopted,
submitted to, and approved by HCD, in accordance with Government Code section
65585. Please note, Site A allows for a maximum density of 15 units per acre, and the
analysis did not provide sufficient evidence that densities in the10-15 range provide the
financial feasibility needed to support housing affordable to lower-income households.
As such, HCD did not consider Site A when determining the adequacy of sites to
accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for lower-income
households.
Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing
element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element
process, the City must continue to engage the community, including organizations that
represent lower-income and special needs households, by making information regularly
available while considering and incorporating comments where appropriate.
For your information, pursuant to Government Code section 65583.3, the City must
submit an electronic sites inventory with its adopted housing element. The City must
utilize standards, forms, and definitions adopted by HCD. Please see HCD’s housing
element webpage at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/housing-
element/index.shtml#element for a copy of the form and instructions. The City can reach
out to HCD at sitesinventory@hcd.ca.gov for technical assistance.
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Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element
compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill
(SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant; the Strategic Growth Council and HCD’s
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs; and HCD’s Permanent
Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting
requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing
element, the City will meet housing element requirements for these and other funding
sources.
HCD appreciates the hard work and dedication provided in the preparation of the City’s
housing element and looks forward to receiving the City’s adopted housing element. If
you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact John
Buettner at John.Buettner@hcd.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
Melinda Coy
Proactive Housing Accountability Chief
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HOUSING ELEMENT
PURPOSE
Providing all residents of Palm Desert with safe and affordable housing is the ultimate goal of this
Element. The Housing Element is designed to guide the City’s elected and appointed officials, as
well as City staff and the general public, in locating and constructing housing to accommodate all
segments of the community.
The City continues to strive to provide quality housing for all its residents.
BACKGROUND
The Housing Element works hand in hand with the Land Use Element to balance the land uses
available in the City to accommodate future growth. Land use designations are designed to
accommodate all types of housing, to allow for the development of single family and multi-family
units to meet the needs of the City’s residents, now and in the future. The Housing Element
includes a description of existing housing types, condition of existing units, overcrowding,
overpayment, special housing needs, and the demand for affordable housing in the City. The
Element also includes an analysis of the progress made since the drafting of the last Housing
Element, and projections of needs for the 2022-2029 planning period.
California Law
AB 2853, passed in 1980, established Government Code Article 10.6, Section 65580 et. seq. to
define the need for, and content of Housing Elements. At its core, the law requires that the “housing
element shall consist of an identification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs and
a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives, financial resources, and scheduled programs
for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing” to meet the State’s housing goals.
California Government Code requires that every City and County prepare a Housing Element as
part of its General Plan. In addition, State law contains specific requirements for the preparation
and content of Housing Elements. According to Article 10.6, Section 65580, the Legislature has
found that:
(1) The availability of housing is of vital statewide importance, and the early attainment of decent
housing and a suitable living environment for every California family is a priority of the highest
order.
(2) The early attainment of this goal requires the cooperative participation of government and the
private sector in an effort to expand housing opportunities and accommodate the housing needs
of Californians of all economic levels.
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(3) The provision of housing affordable to low and moderate income households requires the
cooperation of all levels of government.
(4) Local and state governments have a responsibility to use the powers vested in them to facilitate
the improvement and development of housing to make adequate provision for the housing
needs of all economic segments of the community.
(5) The legislature recognizes that in carrying out this responsibility, each local government also
has the responsibility to consider economic, environmental, and fiscal factors and community
goals set forth in the General Plan and to cooperate with other local governments, and the state,
in addressing regional housing needs.
Section 65581 of the Government Code states that the intent of the Legislature in enacting these
requirements is:
(1) To assure that local governments recognize their responsibilities in contributing to the
attainment of the State housing goal.
(2) To assure that cities and counties prepare and implement housing elements which, along with
federal and State programs, will move toward attainment of the State housing goal.
(3) To recognize that each locality is best capable of determining what efforts are required by it to
contribute to the attainment of the State housing goal as well as regional housing needs.
(4) To ensure that each local government cooperates with other local governments to address
regional housing needs.
The basic components of a Housing Element were established in Section 65583, and required that
each Element include:
• An assessment of housing needs and an inventory of resources and constraints relevant to the
meeting of local needs.
• A statement of the community’s goals, quantified objectives, and policies relative to the
maintenance, improvement, and development of housing.
• A program that sets forth a schedule of actions to implement the policies and achieve the goals
and objectives of the Housing Element to provide housing for all economic segments of the
community guided by the following state housing objectives.
• Provision of decent housing for all persons regardless of age, race, sex, marital status, source
of income, or other factors.
• Provision of adequate housing by location, type, price and tenure.
• Development of a balanced residential environment including access to jobs, community
facilities, and services.
Since that time, Housing Element law has been regularly updated, expanded and modified. The
most recent update to Housing Element law occurred in 2017, when a series of bills were passed
into law to address the State’s determination that California was experiencing a State-wide housing
crisis. The laws passed in 2017 addressed a wide range of housing-related issues, including
Housing Elements, which are summarized below.
• SB 2 established a recordation fee for real estate documentation which would fund planning
grants for affordable housing and affordable housing projects.
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• SB 3 placed a $4 billion general obligation bond on the November 2018 ballot to fund
affordable housing, farmworker housing, transit-oriented development, infill infrastructure and
home ownership.
• SB 35 mandated a streamlined approval process for infill affordable housing projects in
communities that have not, according to the Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) met their affordable housing allocation (RHNA).
• AB 72 allowed HCD to find a housing element out of compliance with State law, and to refer
the non-compliant element to the State Attorney General for action at any time during a
Housing Element planning period.
• AB 73 provided State-funded financial incentives for local jurisdictions which choose to create
a streamlined zoning overlay for certain affordable housing projects.
• SB 166 required that development proposals on local jurisdictions’ sites inventory cannot be
reduced in density without findings, and/or the identification of additional sites to result in ‘no
net loss’ of affordable housing units in the sites inventory.
• SB 540 provided State funding for the planning and implementation of workforce housing
opportunity zones for very low, low and moderate income households.
• AB 571 modified the farmworker tax credit program to allow HCD to advance funds to migrant
housing center operators at the beginning of each planting season, and allowed migrant housing
to remain open for up to 275 days annually.
• AB 678 amended the Housing Accountability Act to limit a local jurisdiction’s ability to deny
low and moderate income housing projects by increasing the required documentation and
raising the standard of proof required of a local jurisdiction.
• AB 686 (approved in 2018) required a public agency to administer its programs and activities
relating to housing and community development in a manner that affirmatively furthers fair
housing.
• AB 879 amended the annual reporting requirements of local jurisdictions to HCD regarding
proposed projects, including processing times, number of project applications and approvals,
and required approval processes.
• AB 1397 amended the requirements of adequate sites analysis to assure that sites are not only
suitable, but also available, by requiring additional information in site inventories.
• AB 1505 allowed local jurisdictions to adopt local ordinances that require affordable housing
units on- or off-site when approving residential projects.
• AB 1515 established a ‘reasonable person’ standard to consistency of affordable housing
projects and emergency shelters with local policies and standards.
• AB 1521 placed restrictions on the owners of affordable housing projects when terminating or
selling their projects.
Consistency with the General Plan
The Housing Element must be consistent with all other Elements of the General Plan. It is
particularly guided by the development policies contained in the Land Use Element and roadway
policies of the Circulation Element. Housing is also shaped by policies contained in other Elements
that affect the quality of life for City residents through the provision of open space and recreation
areas, acceptable noise levels, and safety. The current (2022-2029) update of the Housing Element
did not require that the City amend its Land Use Element or land use map, as sufficient land has
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been identified to accommodate all housing types. The City will continue to evaluate any
amendment to the General Plan, including updating of the Housing Element, as required by State
law, to assure that internal consistency is maintained.
Evaluation of Existing Housing Element Policies and Programs
The City’s 2014-2021 Housing Element included policies and action items to address housing
needs for the 2014-2021 planning period. Their effectiveness is reviewed below.
Goal 1
A variety of housing types that meet all of the housing needs for all income groups within the City.
Goal 2
The preservation and maintenance of the high quality of the City’s affordable housing supply.
Policy 1
New affordable housing projects shall be encouraged in all areas of the City. Special attention will
be made to distributing the units so that large concentrations of affordable housing in any one area
are avoided.
Program 1.A
The City shall work with affordable housing developers, non-profit agencies and other
stakeholders to implement the following affordable housing projects for extremely low, very low,
low and moderate income households during the planning period. For Carlos Ortega Villas and
Sagecrest Apartments, the Housing Authority shall market these projects to the development
community through direct mail, announcements on the City’s web site and Requests for Proposals,
once funding sources have been identified.
• 31 units at Canterra Phase II
• 21 units at Palm Desert 103
• 200 units at Dinah Shore and Portola
• 72 units at Carlos Ortega Villas
• 16 units at Sagecrest Apartments
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department and Housing Authority
Schedule: 2014-2021
Evaluation: The City has made progress in moving projects forward during the 2014-2021
planning period, as follows:
• Canterra Phase II: Now known as The Sands, was entitled for 388 units, including 78
reserved for very low income households. The project entitlements remain active, but the
project has failed to secure funding. The project is shown as site DD on the City’s
inventory, and will be carried forward into the 2022-2029 planning period, in anticipation
of its construction.
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• Palm Desert 103: This project would result in 103 apartments, 20% (21 units) of which
would be restricted to moderate income households. This project was inactive during the
planning period, but the requirement for affordable units remains. It will be included in
the City’s inventory for the 2022-2029 planning period.
• Dinah Shore and Portola: The City is currently negotiating an agreement for the
development of at least 200 units on 10 acres. This site will remain on the City’s inventory
as site C.
• Carlos Ortega Villas: This site was developed in the 2014-2021 planning period, and
contains 36 units affordable to very low income households, 36 units affordable to low
income households, and one manager’s unit. The project was successfully completed and
will be removed from the City’s inventory and added to its list of existing affordable
communities.
• Sagecrest Apartments: The Housing Authority will market the project to the development
community during the 2022-2029 planning period. Progress on the implementation of this
project is expected in the forthcoming planning period.
This program has been successful and will be modified to address current projects.
Program 1.B
The City shall pursue the planning and implementation of the following projects for extremely
low, very low, low and moderate income households during the planning period. The City will
utilize public-private partnerships, grants and third party funding for these projects, and affordable
housing funds if restored by the State Legislature.
• 520 units that will include single family for-sale and multi-family for rent units at Gerald
Ford Drive and Portola
• an additional 52 units at the Vineyards
Responsible Agency: City
Schedule: 2014-2021
Evaluation: This program is still being implemented, as follows:
• Gerald Ford and Portola: This project site is currently proposed for 269 apartments
affordable to very low and low income households, and 3 managers’ units. Application for
entitlement is pending. The project is proposed on 12± acres of a larger City holding owned
by the Successor Agency (SARDA). The balance of the acreage continues to be marketed
for affordable housing projects. The site will be maintained in the City’s inventory, and is
shown as site B.
• The Vineyard: This site consists of 260 existing apartments, 52 of which are currently
restricted to moderate income households. An additional 52 may be offered as affordable
to low or moderate income households, but were not during the 2014-2021 planning
period. The agreement between the developer and the City remains effective, and the units
could be subsidized in the future.
This program continues to be implemented, and will be modified and maintained in the 2022-2029
planning period.
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Program 1.C
The City shall encourage and facilitate the development by private parties of the following projects
for extremely low, very low, low and moderate income units:
• 432 units at Key Largo
• 194 units at Frank Sinatra and Cook Street
• Approximately 302 units at Dinah Shore and 35th Avenue (southeast corner)
The City shall annually contact the owners/developers of these lands and review with them the
incentives and financing options available through State and federal loan and grant programs, and
local non-profit agencies to assure that all potential financial mechanisms are being considered for
the project(s).
Responsible Agency: City
Schedule: 2014-2021
Evaluation: The City continues to work with the land owners associated with these sites as follows:
• Key Largo: The land owners are currently preparing a Specific Plan for the site, which
would include apartments. Up to 200 units could be restricted to low and moderate income
households. This project is still active, and will remain on the City’s inventory as site A.
• Frank Sinatra and Cook Street: This project was inactive during the planning period, and
is not considered viable for the future. It will be removed from the City’s inventory.
• Dinah Shore and 35th Avenue: This project remains under consideration, and the City
believes that it could move forward. The City will continue to work with the landowner and
encourage the development of affordable housing units into the next planning period.
In addition, the City approved Tentative Tract Map 37506, for land located on the south side of
Gerald Ford Drive, between Portola and Technology Drive in the University Park area. This site
includes a mix of single family homes, townhome and apartment sites, totaling 1,069 units. The
City will continue to work with the developer to encourage the inclusion of affordable housing
units in the project. This program remains active, and will be modified for the 2022-2029 planning
period.
Program 1.D
The City shall continue to implement the Self Help Housing program when funds are available.
The City will work with agencies such as Habitat for Humanity and Coachella Valley Housing
Coalition to identify funding and the location of these units.
Responsible Agency: City
Schedule: 2016-2018, as funding is identified
Evaluation: During the 2014-2021 planning period, Habitat for Humanity developed 2 homes for
very low income households, which were all completed and are now occupied. In May of 2020,
the City awarded the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition a contract to construct 14 self-help
housing units on Merle, near Cook Street. These homes are expected to be built during the next
planning period. The program will be modified and maintained to assure construction, and the
project will be included in the City’s inventory as site PP.
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Program 1.E
The City shall maintain its inventory of sites zoned for PR-7 and R-3, and shall encourage the
incorporation of extremely low, very low, low and moderate income housing units into these
projects as they are brought forward.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: As project applications are submitted
Evaluation: The City continues to encourage the provision of affordable housing in all projects,
and has negotiated the inclusion of units, or the payment of in lieu fees, for several projects. In
addition, in March of 2020, the City adopted the Housing Overlay District, replacing the
previously enacted Medium/High Density Overlay District. The Overlay is applied to properties
owned by the City, the Housing Authority and private property identified on the City’s Housing
Element inventory for planning period 2014-2021. The new overlay provides significant incentives
to developers, should they apply the overlay to their property for the provision of affordable
housing, including development fee waivers, development standard reductions, and parking
reductions. In exchange, a minimum of 20% of the units developed must be restricted to moderate,
low or very low income households. The program has been successful, and will be extended into
the 2022-2029 planning period.
Program 1.F
The City will encourage further land divisions resulting in parcel sizes that facilitate multifamily
development affordable to lower income households in light of state, federal and local financing
programs (i.e. 50-100 units) as development proposals are brought forward. The City will discuss
incentives available for land divisions (e.g., 2-5 acres) encouraging the development of housing
affordable to lower income households with housing developers as proposals are brought forward.
The City will offer incentives for land division encouraging the development of affordable housing
including, but not limited to:
• priority to processing subdivision maps that include affordable housing units,
• expedited review for the subdivision of larger sites into buildable lots where the
development application can be found consistent with the Specific Plan,
• financial assistance (based on availability of federal, state, local foundations, and private
housing funds).
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed
Evaluation: The City has implemented this program in two ways: the completion of the Housing
Overlay District, and the encouragement of subdivision for larger projects, which was
implemented with TTM 37506, and is being implemented at the Key Largo project (please see
evaluation of Program 1.C above). The TTM subdivided a large holding into multiple parcels,
ranging from 6 to over 20 acres, to accommodate a mix of housing types. This program is ongoing
and will be continued in the 2022-2029 planning period.
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Policy 2
The City shall encourage the rehabilitation of existing housing units through a variety of programs.
Program 2.A
The City shall fund the Home Improvement Program for single family homes by providing grants
and low interest loans to program participants. The program will be provided to the extent that
funding is available, to up to five households each year.
Responsible Agency: City
Schedule: Annually as funds are available
Evaluation: The City implemented the program and funded four grants and loans. Funding was
limited, and the City was therefore able to only implement the emergency component of this
program. The program will be maintained, to assure that it is available should funding be secured.
Policy3
The City shall preserve existing affordable housing units.
Program 3.A
The Housing Authority shall continue to subsidize affordable housing units it owns now and in the
future using operating revenues.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Annually in the Housing Authority Budget
Evaluation: The Housing Authority continues to own and operate 1,114 affordable housing units
in 15 projects. The City intends to continue to operate these projects, and this program shall be
continued in the 2022-2029 planning period.
Program 3.B
The Housing Authority shall maintain the existing resale restrictions and other subsidies on 303
ownership units if permitted to do so by the Department of Finance.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Throughout the planning period, if permitted by the Department of Finance
Evaluation: The Housing Authority maintains affordability covenants on a total of 301 owner-
occupied properties, of which 31 properties were resold to a new qualifying household with
affordability covenants. Some of the covenants will expire during the 2022-2029 planning period.
The Housing Authority intends to maintain these covenants, and the program will be continued
and amended to address expirations in the 2022-2029 planning period.
Program 3.C
The Housing Authority owns approximately 1,000 existing rental housing units and will strive to
maintain its ownership and/or long term affordability of these units by a third party.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Annually in the Housing Authority Budget
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Evaluation: The Housing authority continues to own and operate 1,114 units, and plans to
maintain ownership. This program has been successfully implemented, and will be continued in
the 2022-2029 planning period.
Program 3.D
The City shall coordinate between affordable housing developers and social service agencies when
new projects are developed to encourage the integration of services such as child care, job training,
vocational education, and similar programs into new affordable housing projects through direct
contact with both parties. For on-site child care, the Agency shall consider allocation of the City’s
Childcare Mitigation Fee to new projects which provide the service.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority, City Manager’s Office, Community Development
Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed
Evaluation: The City continues to operate the Jean Benson Childcare Center located within the
Desert Rose project. In addition, the Hovley Gardens project provides after-school programs for
school-aged children, and adult education, health and wellness, and skill building classes to
residents. New projects proposed for development are encouraged to provide services to residents.
As these projects are forthcoming, the level of programming has not been determined. The City
will continue to encourage such programs in the 2022-2029 planning period.
Policy 4
The City shall continue to strive to meet the State-mandated special shelter needs of large families,
female headed households, single parent families, senior citizens, and disabled individuals and
families, and shall consider including units for such households in its projects.
Evaluation: The City assists disabled residents at all its Housing Authority owned properties.
Between 2014 and 2020, there were between 91 and 188 disabled residents in these properties,
varying by year. In 2020 the City had the highest number of disabled residents during the planning
period, providing housing to 188 disabled residents.
The City has approved a project for developmentally disabled persons adjacent to Desert Arc
offices on Country Club Drive. In addition, the Housing Authority committed to leasing the land
and funding a subsidy of up to $250,000 to assure that 5 units were for persons employed within
the City, and supported CTCAC and other funding efforts. The project, which includes 36 units of
special needs housing and a community center building, remains entitled but has not secured
funding. The City will continue to work with the project, and this program will be maintained in
the 2022-2029 planning period.
Program 4.A
The City shall continue to enforce the provisions of the Federal Fair Housing Act. The City shall
continue its referral program to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, and shall maintain
information at City Hall and affordable housing complexes.
Responsible Agency: City and Housing Authority
Schedule: Brochures and flyers available at Housing Authority properties, Library, and apartment
managers’ offices
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Evaluation: The City provides fair housing information at all its properties, and continues to fund
programs operated by the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County. During the 2014-2022
planning period, the City used CDBG funds to provide the Council $239,000 to eliminate
discrimination in housing throughout the City in joint efforts across the County.
Program 4.B
The City shall work with the Senior Center and other appropriate agencies in the housing of
disabled residents.
Responsible Agency: Senior Center
Schedule: Annually through staff training program
The Housing Authority maintains 380 of its 1,114 units, or 34%, for senior households. In addition,
the City has preserved 37 non-City owned units’ affordability for seniors in assisted living
communities. In 2015, the City entered into an amended agreement with the developers of the
Legend Gardens community, requiring that 10 of its assisted living one-bedroom units be
restricted to low income seniors.
Program 4.C
The City shall meet with non-profit developers and other stakeholders annually to establish and
implement a strategy to continue to provide housing affordable to extremely low-income
households. The City shall also consider applying for State and federal funding specifically
targeted for the development of housing affordable to extremely low-income households, such as
CDBG, HOME, Local Housing Trust Fund program and Proposition 1-C funds to the extent
possible. The City shall continue to consider incentives, such as increased densities, modifications
to development standards, priority processing and fee deferrals as part of the financing package
for projects which include extremely low income units.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: As projects are proposed
The City and Housing Authority continuously seek opportunities for the development of affordable
housing units, including regular contact with the development community. During the planning
period, Habitat for Humanity developed 2 homes for very low income households, which were all
completed and are now occupied. This has included developing a self-help housing program for
14 units with the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, and marketing City properties to
developers. This effort has led to an agreement with Pacific West Companies for the development
of 269 affordable housing units, the entitlement of 36 units dedicated to special needs housing
adjacent to Desert ARC, and the commitment of loan funds for the substantial rehabilitation of
Hovley Gardens, a 162 unit family project. The City is currently also working with Hovley Gardens
to refinance the property to extend affordability for the project for an additional 55 years. This
will be completed during the upcoming planning period. This program has been successful, and
will be maintained in the 2022-2029 planning period.
Policy 5
The City shall strive to provide shelter for the homeless and persons with disabilities.
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Program 5.A
The City shall continue to work with CVAG on a regional solution for homelessness, including
the Multi-Service Center in North Palm Springs, and the beds and services it will provide. (See
discussion on page 28 regarding CVAG’s program)
Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office, City Council
Schedule: Annually in the General Fund Budget
Evaluation: The City funded multiple efforts to reduce homelessness. The City participated and
funded $100,000 annually for regional homelessness assistance through CVAG, both for the
Center in North Palm Springs, and continuing with additional services after the Center closed. In
addition, the City funded two full-time positions with the Riverside University Health System to
provide assistance to Palm Desert homeless residents. This program will be modified to reflect
current homeless prevention efforts for the 2022-2029 planning period.
Program 5.B
The City will continue to coordinate with the Inland Regional Center, Desert Arc and other
appropriate agencies and organizations that serve the developmentally and physically disabled
population. The City will continue to encourage developers to reserve a portion of affordable
housing projects for the disabled, including those with developmental disabilities. The City will
support funding applications for such projects, and will consider fee waivers and reductions when
these projects are proposed. Housing Authority properties are one of the vehicles available to
encourage rental to developmentally disabled individuals.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department, City Council
Schedule: As projects are proposed
The City approved a project for developmentally disabled individuals adjacent to Desert Arc
offices on Country Club Drive. In addition, the Housing Authority committed to leasing the land
and funding a subsidy of up to $250,000 to assure that 5 units were for persons employed within
the City, and supported CTCAC and other funding efforts. The project, which includes 36 units of
special needs housing and a community center building, remains entitled but has not secured
funding.
The City assists disabled residents at all its Housing Authority owned properties. Between 2014
and 2020, there were between 91 and 188 disabled residents in these properties, varying by year.
The 2020 census is the highest of the planning period, providing housing to 188 disabled residents.
Furthermore, the City provided Desert Arc $77,750 in Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG-CV) funds to sustain operations during the coronavirus pandemic and implement
activities related to a multi-phased re-opening plan.
This program has been successful and will continue to be implemented.
Program 5.C
The City shall encourage local organizations, such as the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission,
Martha’s Village and Catholic Charities, to apply to the City for the award of CDBG funds for
homeless services.
Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office
Schedule: Annually with CDBG funding cycle
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Evaluation: During the 2014-2021 planning period, the City used CDBG funds to contribute
toward energy improvements and food supplies at Martha’s Village and Kitchen totaling
$312,752; at the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, $52,770 was allocated from CDBG funds for
equipment replacements, food supplies and shelter services; and Catholic Charities was allocated
$5,151 for food and supplies. In total, the City allocated $370,673 toward direct assistance to
homeless individuals. This program was successful and will be continued in the 2022-2029
planning period.
In addition, the City provided Martha’s Village an additional $40,000 in CDBG-CV funds to
provide operational costs for a 15-bed expansion for homeless individuals during the coronavirus
pandemic. Likewise, the City provided the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission with an additional
$40,000 in CDBG-CV funds to sustain operations during the coronavirus pandemic.
Policy 6
The City shall continue to utilize restrictions, applicant screenings, and other appropriate
mechanisms established as conditions of approval in order to preserve affordable for sale housing
units for the long term.
Program 6.A
The City shall keep in regular contact with the Riverside County Housing Authority to ensure that
Section 8 housing assistance within the City is actively pursued. At least 30 households should be
assisted every year.
Responsible Agency: City
Schedule: Annually with annual compliance plan review
Evaluation: The Housing Authority annually houses an average of 40 households under the
Section 8 program at its properties. This program has been successful, and shall be carried
forward to the 2022-2029 planning period.
Program 6.B
The City shall continue to work with affordable housing organizations to preserve the affordability
of the Regent Palm Desert, Shadow Hills Estates and Cantera Phase I, which will be at risk of
losing their affordability restrictions during the planning period. The City will coordinate with
private development and management companies to promote the preservation of these units; and
may cooperate through state and federal program funding for third party ownership, and other
means to assure the long term affordability of the project.
Responsible Agency: City
Schedule: Annually as the projects’ affordability restrictions are at risk
Evaluation: The City made multiple efforts to preserve the affordability of units at the Regent,
Shadow Hills and Cantera. All of the owners, however, declined to maintain affordability
restrictions, and the units reverted to market rates. This program will be adjusted to reflect units
at risk during the 2022-2029 planning period.
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Policy 8
The City Council shall consider, as an additional incentive, the reduction, subsidizing or deferring
of development fees to facilitate the development of affordable housing.
Evaluation: The City implemented this policy through the implementation of State density bonus
law and the adoption of the Housing Overlay District. In addition, both the Sands project and the
Arc Village project were granted fee waivers in exchange for affordability covenants during the
planning period. This program has been successful, and will continue to be implemented, based
on funding availability.
Policy 9
The City shall continue to address the needs of the senior population in development of housing.
Program 9.A
The City shall maintain the Senior Housing Overlay District and the Second Unit Housing
standards in the Zoning Ordinance.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: Annually review with state General Plan report
Evaluation: The City adopted the Housing Overlay District in 2020. This District allows for the
waiver of fees and the reduction of development standards for projects committing to affordable
housing units. In addition, the City approved a total of 162 accessory dwelling units during the
planning period. Although these units are not restricted by covenant, they provide for an
affordable housing option on existing single family home lots. The City will continue to implement
both programs in the 2022-2029 planning period.
Program 9.B
The City shall continue to encourage the development of assisted living facilities for seniors.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed
Evaluation: The City preserved existing affordability covenants at an assisted living facility, and
increased the availability of affordable units at the Legend Gardens facility to 10. This program
was successful, and will be maintained in the 2022-2029 planning period.
Policy 10
The City shall implement the State’s density bonus law.
Evaluation: There were no projects constructed during the planning period with density bonus
units, but the Sands project received 78 very low income household density bonus units and
concessions, and the forthcoming Pacific West Companies project will increase its unit count from
200 to 269 for very low, low and moderate income households through density bonus provisions.
The City will continue to implement density bonus law consistent with law in the 2022-2029
planning period.
Policy 11
Promote the jobs/housing balance through the development of housing with convenient access to
commercial land uses, schools, available public transport and employment centers.
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Evaluation: The City continues to consider the placement of housing in proximity to jobs, and to
encourage the housing of Palm Desert employees in projects. This was directly accomplished
through a subsidy agreement at the Arc Village project, which provides for 5 units for Palm Desert
employed households, and through the University Village Specific Plan, which places higher
density residential lands in close proximity to job centers in the Portola/Gerald Ford/Cook/Fred
Waring area. This policy continues to be a priority for the City, and will be carried forward into
the 2022-2029 planning period.
Policy 12
Encourage energy conservation through the implementation of new technologies, passive solar site
planning and enforcement of building codes. Please also see the Energy and Mineral Resources
Element.
Program 12.A
The City shall maintain an Energy Conservation Ordinance which mandates conservation in new
construction beyond the requirements of the California Building Code.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: Annual review with state General Plan report
Program 12.B
The City shall encourage Green Building techniques, recycling in demolition, and the use of
recycled, repurposed and reused materials in all new affordable housing projects to the greatest
extent possible.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department, Building Department, Public Works Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed
Evaluation: The Housing Authority has implemented energy conservation at multiple projects,
including the Carlos Ortega Villas, which was constructed as a net-zero project, and with
replacements of HVAC and water heating systems with high-efficiency systems at Housing
Authority projects. In addition, solar installations were undertaken within the Desert Rose project.
This policy continues to be important to the City, and will be carried forward to the 2022-2029
planning period.
Summary of Impact on Special Needs Populations
In summary, as described in the evaluation above relating to special needs programs, the City’s
implementation of its Housing Element during the previous planning period supported the housing
needs of special needs households:
• City-owned housing communities continue to house senior residents in 7 projects totaling
366 units.
• City-owned housing communities continue to house physically and developmentally
disabled residents, which have ranged from 91 to 188 residents in the last planning period.
• The City has actively participated in moving forward on the Arc Village project, which will
result in 32 units for developmentally disabled residents, in addition to the funds expended
to make improvements to Desert Arc educational and vocational facilities.
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DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
This section provides the demographic background for the residents of Palm Desert. The
information is primarily based on 2010 U. S. Census and 2018 American Community Survey
(ACS) data. Where more current data is available, it has been included in addition to the Census
and ACS information.
Regional Population
The City of Palm Desert is located in the Coachella Valley in eastern Riverside County. Riverside
County grew from 1,545,387 in 2000 to 2,189,641 in 2010. By 2018, the American Community
Survey estimated that the County population had grown to 2,383,286, which represents an 8-year
increase of 8.8%. The California Department of Finance (DOF) estimated that, in January 2020,
Riverside County had a population of 2,442,304, an increase of 11.5% over the 2010 population.
Table III-1
Population Trends – Neighboring Jurisdictions
Jurisdiction
2010
2018
Change (2010-2018)
Number Percent
Desert Hot Springs 25,938 28,430 2,492 9.6%
Palm Springs 44,552 47,525 2,973 6.7%
Cathedral City 51,200 54,037 2,837 5.5%
Rancho Mirage 17,218 18,075 857 5.0%
Palm Desert 48,445 52,124 3,679 7.6%
Indian Wells 4,958 5,317 359 7.2%
La Quinta 37,467 40,704 3,237 8.6%
Coachella 40,704 44,849 4,145 10.2%
Indio 76,036 91,235 15,199 20.0%
Riverside County 2,189,641 2,383,286 193,645 8.8%
Source: 2010 U.S. Census; American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates.
City Population
Palm Desert has also experienced a rapid rate of growth. In 1990, the Census reported a population
of 23,252 in the City. From 1990-2000, the City’s population grew to 41,155, an increase of 77%
in ten years. By 2010, the Census reported a City population of 48,445, an increase of 17.3% in
ten years. The California Department of Finance estimated that the City’s population on January
1, 2020 was 52,986, an average annual increase of under 1%. Between 2010 and 2018, the City’s
growth rate (7.6%) ranked in the middle compared to other Coachella Valley cities and was less
than the County’s growth rate (8.8%).
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Table III-2
Population Trends – Palm Desert
Year
Population
Numerical
Change
Percent
Change
Average Annual
Growth Rate
2000 41,155 -- -- --
2010 48,445 7,290 17.7% 1.8%
2020 52,986 4,541 9.4% 0.9%
Source: 2000 and 2010 U.S. Census; Table E-1, Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and
the State, California Department of Finance, January 1, 2020.
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Transportation
Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) projects a City population of 64,100 by 2045.
Age
The Coachella Valley historically has attracted older adults and retirees, and Palm Desert is no
exception. The City’s median age rose from 48.0 in 2000 to 53.0 in 2010 and decreased slightly to
52.6 in 2018. With the continuing aging of America, it is expected that the median age may keep
rising or stabilize. Table III-3 illustrates age characteristics for Palm Desert population in 2010
and 2018.
From 2010 to 2018, children and youth groups (ages 0–19) decreased by 0.7% to 16.6%, young
and middle-age adults (20 to 54 years) increased by 0.5% to 35.7%, and all age groups over 55
years increased by 0.2% to 47.7%. The data suggest that housing demand is currently highest for
seniors and young and middle-age adults. If the aging trend continues, there may be a growing
demand for senior housing and programs that promote “aging in place”; however, this trend is
likely to occur slowly, and the demand for such products will need to be evaluated over time. The
Palm Desert Housing Authority operates 7 affordable apartment complexes that are restricted to
seniors, the newest of which is the 72-unit Carlos Ortega Villas built in 2015 (see “Affordable
Housing Developments” section). During the 2022-2029 planning period, particular focus will be
on expanding housing opportunities for families and first-time buyers.
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Table III-3
Age Distribution, 2010 and 2018
Age
2010 2018
Number
% of
Total Number % of Total
Under 5 2,021 4.2% 2,032 3.9%
5-9 1,960 4.0% 2,044 3.9%
10-14 2,105 4.3% 2,256 4.3%
15-19 2,345 4.8% 2,331 4.5%
20-24 2,436 5.0% 2,727 5.2%
25-34 4,344 9.0% 5,430 10.4%
35-44 4,387 9.1% 4,847 9.3%
45-54 5,872 12.1% 5,605 10.8%
55-59 3,235 6.7% 3,384 6.5%
60-64 3,817 7.9% 3,886 7.5%
65-74 7,640 15.8% 8,976 17.2%
75-84 5,914 12.2% 5,940 11.4%
85+ 2,369 4.9% 2,666 5.1%
Total 48,445 100.0% 52,124 100.0%
Median age 53.0 52.6
Source: 2010 U.S. Census Tables P12 and P13; American Community Survey
2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table DP05
Race and Ethnicity
Table III-4 describes the racial and ethnic distribution for Palm Desert in 2010 and 2018.
Residents who categorize themselves as white comprise the largest race/ethnicity; this group
remained constant at 82.5%. The second most prevalent race/ethnicity changed from “some other
race” to Asian. The “some other race” category decreased from 9.1% to 5.0%. The Asian group
increased from 3.4% to 5.1%, and the percentage of Black/African Americans increased from 1.8%
to 2.5%. The share of American Indians and Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians and Other
Pacific Islanders, remained largely constant, comprising approximately 0.6% combined during
both years. The percentage of residents in the “Two or More Races” category increased from 2.5%
to 4.4%. The percentage of Hispanic or Latino residents increased from 22.8% to 25.5%.
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Table III-4
Racial and Ethnic Characteristics, 2010 and 2018
Race/Ethnicity
2010 2018
Number
% of
Total Number
% of
Total
One Race:
White 39,957 82.5% 42,993 82.5%
Black or African American 875 1.8% 1,323 2.5%
American Indian & Alaska Native 249 0.5% 196 0.4%
Asian 1,647 3.4% 2,651 5.1%
Native Hawaiian/Other Pac. Islander 55 0.1% 91 0.2%
Some Other Race 4,427 9.1% 2,593 5.0%
Two or More Races 1,235 2.5% 2,277 4.4%
Total 48,445 100% 52,124 100%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 11,038 22.8% 13,299 25.5%
Source: 2010 U.S. Census, Table P3; American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates,
Table DP05
Households
The City had a total of 23,117 households in 2010. The average household size was 2.09 persons
per household based on the 2010 Census. Between 2010 and 2018, the number of households
increased 4.3% to 24,114, and the average household size in 2018 was 2.15 persons according to
the ACS. In 2018, 44.9% of households consisted of married couple families, followed by non-
family households (43.3%), female householder families (7.6%), and male householder families
(4.3%).
Table III-5
Household Growth Trends
Year Number of
Households
Numerical
Change
Percent
Change
2010 23,117 --- ---
2018 24,114 997 4.3%
Source: 2010 U.S. Census, Table P28; American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-
Year Estimates, Table DP02
Table III-6
Household Types
Household Type No. of HH % of Total
Family households: 13,679 56.7%
Married couple family 10,821 44.9%
Male householder, no wife present 1,030 4.3%
Female householder, no husband present 1,828 7.6%
Non-family households 10,435 43.3%
Total Households 24,114 100%
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table DP02
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Income
Income can vary significantly by region, industry, and type of job. Table III-7 describes average
income per worker by industry in the Coachella Valley. As shown, the highest-paying sectors are
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate, Government, and Information, with incomes averaging around
$50,000 to $60,000. The lowest-paying sectors include Retail Trade, Other Services, and Leisure
and Hospitality, with incomes averaging around $31,000.
Table III-7
Average Income by Industry, Coachella Valley
Industry
Average Income
per Worker, 2017
Agriculture $29,571
Construction $45,488
Manufacturing $46,340
Retail Trade $32,281
Information $50,493
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate $59,726
Professional and Business Services $43,736
Education and Health Services $48,322
Leisure and Hospitality $31,513
Government $58,711
Other Services $31,836
Logistics $45,114
Source: 2019 Greater Palm Springs Economic Report, Coachella Valley
Economic Partnership, Figure 29
Median household income in the City in 2000 was $48,316; it rose to $50,267 by 2010. In 2018,
median household income had risen to $57,578, less than the County median income, which stood
at $66,964. The following table identifies the number of Palm Desert households in each income
range.
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Table III-8
City Household Income Distribution, 2018
Income No. of HH % of Total
Less than $10,000 1,787 7.4%
$10,000-$14,999 1,187 4.9%
$15,000-$24,999 2,252 9.3%
$25,000-$34,999 2,477 10.3%
$35,000-$49,999 3,004 12.5%
$50,000-$74,999 4,341 18.0%
$75,000-$99,999 2,547 10.6%
$100,000-$149,999 2,809 11.6%
$150,000-$199,999 1,721 7.1%
$200,000 + 1,989 8.2%
Total 24,005 100%*
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year
Estimates, Table DP03.
*Differences due to rounding.
The ACS estimated that 9.3% of all families in Palm Desert were living below the poverty level
in 2018.
Employment and Major Employers
Like much of the Coachella Valley, a substantial portion of the City’s economy is rooted in the
regional tourism and service industries. The following table describes employment distribution in
Palm Desert in 2018. The ACS data show that, of a total civilian workforce of 21,933 residents
over 16 years, the largest employment sectors were “arts, entertainment, recreation,
accommodation & food services” (20.1%) and “educational services, health care & social
assistance” (18.8%).
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Table III-9
City Employment by Industry, 2018
Industry
No. of
Employees
% of Total
Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing/Hunting/Mining 147 0.7%
Construction 1,473 6.7%
Manufacturing 789 3.6%
Wholesale Trade 492 2.2%
Retail Trade 3,066 14.0%
Transportation, warehousing & utilities 585 2.7%
Information 438 2.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing 1,616 7.4%
Professional, scientific, management, admin. & waste
management
2,702 12.3%
Educational services, health care & social assistance 4,133 18.8%
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food
services
4,404 20.1%
Other services (except public administration) 1,482 6.8%
Public Administration 606 2.8%
Total Employment by Industry (Civilian 16 years and over) 21,933 100%
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table S2405
As shown in Table III-10, more than one-third (36.1%) of the City’s civilian employed labor force
is in “management, business, science, and arts” occupations, followed by “sales and office”
occupations (27.6%) and “service” occupations (24.6%).
Table III-10
City Employment by Occupation, 2018
Occupation
No. of
Employees
% of Total
Management, business, science, and arts occupations 7,926 36.1%
Service occupations 5,404 24.6%
Sales and office occupations 6,048 27.6%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 1,316 6.0%
Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 1,239 5.6%
Total civilian employed population 16 years and over 21,933 100%*
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table DP03
*Differences due to rounding.
As shown in Table III-11, the City’s principal employers include security services providers, golf
clubs and resorts, and big chain retailers. Typical jobs at these facilities include store clerks and
managers, salesmen, security guards, and hospitality and food service providers.
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Table III-11
Principal Employers in Palm Desert, 2019
Employer
No. of
Employees
% of Total City
Employment
JW Marriot-Desert Springs Resort & DS Villas 2,304 9.8%
Universal Protection Services 1,500 6.4%
Securitas-Security Service USA 700 3.0%
Organization of Legal Pro's 501 2.1%
Sunshine Landscape 500 2.1%
Costco Wholesale 250 1.1%
Bighorn Golf Club 250 1.1%
Whole Foods Market 150 0.6%
Target 145 0.6%
Tommy Bahama 125 0.5%
Total 6,425 27%*
Source: 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, City of Palm Desert.
*Differences due to rounding.
The Great Recession, with onset in late 2007, saw high unemployment and job losses in the
Coachella Valley. At the trough, about every seventh person lost their job.1 Regional employment
started to increase in 2011, but annual growth was still slower than pre-Recession levels until 2017,
suggesting more severe impacts than western Riverside County, the state, and the nation. The
construction sector was hit hardest regionally, with approximately 70% of jobs lost and only 14%
recovered by December 2017.2 The Retail Trade and Wholesale Trade sector lost around 6,700
jobs but has generally returned to pre-Recession levels. Two sectors have fully recovered and even
added jobs: Education and Health Services and, to a lesser extent, Leisure and Hospitality.
Between 2010 and 2019, annual unemployment rates in Palm Desert declined from a high of 10.1%
in 2010 to a low of 4.2% in 2019.3 However, analysis of employment data from 2005 to 2017
shows that, as of December 2017, Palm Desert had not recovered the job losses it incurred during
the Great Recession. The City lost about 20% of jobs, relative to peak employment, and had
recovered only about 1.8%.4 This scenario is similar for seven other Coachella Valley cities; only
Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage had recovered and exceeded their previous peaks.
Table III-12 describes the employment locations of Palm Desert residents. As shown, 39.6% of
City residents work in the City, which shows a relatively large portion of residents are employed
within City limits. The remaining work locations are spread out in other Valley cities, the top two
being Rancho Mirage (16.4%) and Palm Springs (12.6%). An estimated 11,824 residents of other
cities work in Palm Desert, which is the highest number of employment inflows of all cities in the
Coachella Valley. The City’s retail and service sectors, in particular, attract and can support
younger workers in entry level positions.
1 2019 Greater Palm Springs Economic Report, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, Figure 24.
2 Ibid, Figures 25 and 26.
3 California Employment Development Department annual average unemployment rates (labor force), not
seasonally adjusted, not preliminary.
4 2019 Greater Palm Springs Economic Report, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, Figure 28.
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Table III-12
Commuting Patterns
Where Palm Desert
Residents Work
No. of
Palm Desert
Residents
% of Total
Indio 737 7.8%
Cathedral City 436 4.6%
Palm Desert 3,749 39.6%
Palm Springs 1,193 12.6%
Coachella 238 2.5%
La Quinta 892 9.4%
Desert Hot Springs 93 1.0%
Rancho Mirage 1,555 16.4%
Indian Wells 572 6.0%
Total: 9,465 100.0%
Inflow of Workers from Other Cities
to Palm Desert:
11,824
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Source: 2019 Greater Palm Springs Economic Report, Coachella Valley Economic
Partnership, Table 6. Based on 2015 data.
EXISTING HOUSING STOCK
Housing Units
The City’s housing stock includes an estimated 39,800 dwelling units, the majority of which
(39.6%) are single-family detached units. Other housing types include single-family attached units
(18.8%), multi-family complexes with 2-4 units (14.2%) and 5 or more units (19.5%), mobile
homes (7.8%), and boat/RV/van/etc. (0.1%).
The total number of units increased by 2,932 (8.0%) between 2010 and 2018. Specifically, the
number of single-family detached units increased by 1,183, single-family attached units decreased
by 3,274, multi-family 2-4 units increased by 2,722 and 5+ units increased by 2,847, mobile homes
decreased by 547, and boat/RV/van/etc. increased by one (1).
Table III-13
City Housing Characteristics
Units in Structure
2010 2018
No. of Units % of Total No. of Units % of Total
Single Family, detached 14,584 39.6% 15,767 39.6%
Single Family, attached 10,761 29.2% 7,487 18.8%
2-4 Units, Multi-family 2,927 7.9% 5,649 14.2%
5+ Units, Multi-family 4,912 13.3% 7,759 19.5%
Mobile homes 3,650 9.9% 3,103 7.8%
Boat, RV, van, etc. 34 0.1% 35 0.1%
Total 36,868 100.0% 39,800 100%
Source: 2010 U.S. Census and American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table DP04
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Residential Building Permit Activity
The following table describes residential building permit activity during the 2014-2021 planning
period. Permits were issued for a total of 1,447 units. Single-family units accounted for 43% of all
permits and had an average value of $513,498 per unit. Multi-family 2-4 units accounted for 13%
and had an average value of $279,940 per unit. Multi-family 5+ units accounted for 44% and had
an average value of $208,200 per unit.
Table III-14
Residential Building Permits, 2014-2020
Year
Single-Family
Multi-Family
2-4 Units
Multi-Family
5+ Units
No. of
Units
Average
Value/Unit
No. of
Units
Average
Value/Unit
No. of
Units
Average
Value/Unit
2014 200 $443,069 11 $197,473 961 $95,429
2015 95 $471,452 14 $233,533 27 $277,778
2016 75 $596,227 14 $213,890 2072 $159,783
2017 72 $476,216 52 $207,230 10 $320,000
2018 57 $443,851 66 $219,697 0 ---
2019 74 $542,709 24 $137,755 304 $188,011
2020 47 $620,963 2 $750,000 0 ---
Total: 620 $513,498 183 $279,940 644 $208,200
1 Includes 72 units at Carlos Ortega Villas
2 Includes 175 assisted living units
In addition to the permits listed above, 162 permits were issued for Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs) between 2014 and 2020 (see “General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Constraints” for more
information about ADUs).
Age and Condition of Housing Stock
The age of the City’s housing stock can be a key indicator of potential rehabilitation, repair, or
demolition needs. The ACS estimated a total of 39,800 housing units in Palm Desert in 2018. Of
these, 25,312 (63.6%) were built before 1990 and are, therefore, more than 30 years old, while
6,348 (15.9%) were less than 20 years old. Depending on construction quality and maintenance
history, older homes may have issues including inadequate or unsafe mechanical systems and
appliances, foundation or roof problems, inefficient windows, the presence of asbestos or lead, and
lack of fire and earthquake safety features. However, older homes in the City are sought after,
particularly those built during the mid-century period, and are more likely to be conserved than
demolished. In addition, programs provided by multiple organizations, including CVAG’s Green
for Life program, have allowed low-interest improvement loans for solar, insulation, lighting
upgrades and other improvements that improve a home’s energy efficiency, thereby extending its
useful life.
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During the previous planning period, the City referred an average of 7 residents per year to the
SCE’s approved HVAC vendor for replacements of these systems for very low and low income
households. HVAC units are critical to residents’ safety during Palm Desert’s hot summers. In
addition, the case records of the Code Compliance division were reviewed for the 2014-2021
planning period. During that time, the City had no cases opened regarding major rehabilitation
needs, and no citations issued for health and safety violations.
The Home Improvement Program (HIP) assists very low, low and moderate income households
with home repairs, including emergency repairs, depending on funding availability. The City will
establish a program for the 2022-2029 planning period to explore the possibility of establishing a
rehabilitation program and funding options (see Program 2.A).
Table III-15
Age of Housing Units
Year Built
No. of
Units
% of
Total
2014 or later 457 1.1%
2010-2013 755 1.9%
2000-2009 5,136 12.9%
1990-1999 8,140 20.5%
1980-1989 12,658 31.8%
1970-1979 8,121 20.4%
1960-1969 3,114 7.8%
1950-1959 1,137 2.9%
1940-1949 157 0.4%
1939 or earlier 125 0.3%
Total 39,800 100%
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018
5-Year Estimates, Table DP04
Another measure of potentially substandard housing is the number of housing units lacking
adequate kitchen and plumbing facilities. In Palm Desert, there are 198 units (0.8% of all units)
lacking complete kitchens and 67 units (0.3% of all units) lacking plumbing facilities. More rental
units have deficiencies than homeowner units. These homes could potentially benefit from repair
and rehabilitation programs, such as the HIP program described above. As shown in Table III-46,
Quantified Objectives, the City will use the HIP program to correct these deficiencies for the 67
units affected (see Program 2.A).
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Table III-16
Housing Units Lacking Facilities
Tenure
Lacking complete
kitchen facilities
Lacking plumbing
facilities
Total Units
in City
No. of
Units
% of
Total
No. of
Units
% of
Total
Owner-Occupied
Units
18 0.1% 10 0.1% 14,842
Renter-Occupied
Units
180 1.9% 57 0.6% 9,272
Total 198 0.8% 67 0.3% 24,114
Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Tables B25053 and B25049
To further evaluate housing conditions in Palm Desert, the Code Compliance Division queried its
records on three separate occasions for residential property code violations, such as structural
deficiencies, general deterioration, dilapidation, and faulty plumbing or electrical systems. As of
February 2021, there were only 5 active cases of dwelling units with building code violations, all
of which were associated with unpermitted construction activity. None of the cases cited structural
deficiencies in need of replacement or rehabilitation. Therefore, the City is not aware of any units
requiring substantial rehabilitation, other than those described above, and has included those 67
units shown in Table III-16 in its Quantified Objectives (also see Program 2.A).
The Palm Desert Housing Authority offers a Housing Improvement Program (HIP) to assist
homeowners and apartment complex owners with emergency home maintenance and repair costs
(see Existing Affordable Housing Programs, below).
Vacancy Status and Housing Tenure
The vacancy rate is a measure of the general availability of housing. It also indicates how well the
types of units available meet the current housing market demand. A low vacancy rate suggests that
fewer housing units are available for those needing housing and can result in corresponding higher
housing demand and housing values/costs; a high vacancy rate may indicate either excess housing
supply or decreased property values.
The 2018 ACS showed a total of 15,686 of the City’s total 39,800 housing units to be vacant, for
an overall vacancy rate of 39.4%. Correcting for seasonal, recreational or occasional use units,
which are considered vacant by the ACS but are not available or used for permanent occupancy,
the vacancy rate decreased to 8.1% in 2018.
Of the 24,114 (60.6%) occupied housing units in the City, about 37.3% are owner-occupied, and
23.3% are renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate is 6.0%, and the rental vacancy rate is
10.7%, which may indicate some excess supply in the rental market.
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Table III-17
Vacancy Status – 2018
Unit Type
No. of Units
% of All
Units
Occupied Units:
Owner-occupied 14,842 37.3%
Renter-occupied 9,272 23.3%
Total Occupied Units: 24,114 60.6%
Vacant Units:
For rent 1,123 2.8%
Rented, not occupied 85 0.2%
For sale only 959 2.4%
Sold, not occupied 143 0.4%
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional Use 12,443 31.3%
For migrant workers 0 0.0%
Other vacant 933 2.3%
Total Vacant Units: 15,686 39.4%
Total Units 39,800 100%
Vacancy Rate:
Homeowner vacancy rate - 6.0%
Rental vacancy rate - 10.7%
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Tables DP04 and
B25004
Overcrowding
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) establishes a
standard of 1.01 persons per room as the criteria for defining “overcrowded” housing conditions.
Overcrowding can indicate an imbalance between housing affordability and income and typically
affects renters more than homeowners. Table III-18 shows that a total of 959 housing units in
Palm Desert were overcrowded in 2018, representing 4.0% of the total occupied housing units in
the City. Of all overcrowded units, 77.3% were renter-occupied units and 22.7% were owner-
occupied units.
Severely overcrowded units have more than 1.5 persons per room and are a subset of overcrowded
units. They account for 1.7% of all occupied housing units in the City. About 43.5% of all
overcrowded units in the City are severely overcrowded.
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Table III-18
Overcrowding, 2018
Persons/Room Owner-
Occupied
Units
Renter-
Occupied
Units
Total % of
Total
1.00 or less 14,624 8,531 23,155 96.0%
1.01 to 1.50 127 415 542 2.2%
1.51 to 2.00 48 186 234 1.0%
2.01 or more 43 140 183 0.8%
Total Overcrowded 218 741 959 4.0%
% Overcrowded by Tenure 22.7% 77.3% - -
Total Severely Overcrowded 91 326 417 1.7%*
% Severely Overcrowded by
Tenure
21.8% 78.2% - -
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table B25014
*Difference due to rounding.
As shown, the number of overcrowded units in Palm Desert is relatively low. Units with 3 or more
bedrooms help accommodate larger households. Affordable housing developments with 3 or 4
bedrooms include ownership units at Desert Rose, Habitat for Humanity and CVHC units and
Falcon Crest; and rental units at Hovley Gardens and the Enclave. Other affordable housing
options that can alleviate overcrowding are ADUs, JADUs, and guest houses, all of which are
permitted by the Zoning Code. The City has seen a steady number of ADUs in the last planning
period (see Table III-14, Residential Building Permits), and a program to track their progress in
included to determine whether they will become an effective means of accommodating lower
income household need. No ADU sites are included in the City’s Land Inventory for purposes of
meeting the RHNA allocation for the 2022-2029 planning period.
Housing Values
The following table compares median housing values in Coachella Valley cities from 2013 to
2018. Palm Desert’s median housing value was $308,000 in 2013, which was lower than Rancho
Mirage, Indian Wells, and La Quinta, but higher than the other cities. Its median value increased
nearly 9% over the 5-year period, which was the lowest percent increase in the region (other than
the decrease of Rancho Mirage median value). Its median housing value currently ranks in the
middle of Coachella Valley cities.
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Table III-19
Regional Median Housing Value Trends, 2013 - 2018
Jurisdiction
Median Value,
owner-occupied units
% Change
2013-2018 2013 2018
Desert Hot Springs $121,600 $174,900 43.8%
Palm Springs $267,800 $367,900 37.4%
Cathedral City $179,500 $259,900 44.8%
Rancho Mirage $518,000 $499,900 -3.5%
Palm Desert $308,000 $335,400 9.0%
Indian Wells $604,600 $706,800 16.9%
La Quinta $348,400 $386,200 10.8%
Indio $192,600 $267,900 39.1%
Coachella $137,600 $207,300 50.7%
Source: American Community Survey 2009-2013 and 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates,
Table B25077
The number of owner-occupied housing units, by value range, are listed in Table III-20. Most
units (35.3%) are within the $300,000 to $499,999 range.
Table III-20
Values, Specified Owner-Occupied
Housing Units, 2018
Value Number
Less than $50,000 704
$50,000 to 99,999 444
$100,000 to 149,999 509
$150,000 to 199,999 994
$200,000 to 299,999 3,687
$300,000 to 499,999 5,241
$500,000 to 999,999 2,651
$1,000,000 or more 612
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-
Year Estimates, Table DP04
The median housing unit value in 2018 was estimated at $335,400. For renters, the median contract
rent in 2018 was $1,260. Current housing values and rental rates are further discussed below in the
section titled “Economic Constraints.”
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EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS
There are a number of local, regional, state, and federal programs available in Palm Desert which
provide a variety of housing services to the City’s residents. This section of the Housing Element
provides a summary of programs available by a number of agencies.
City Programs
The Palm Desert Housing Division oversees the City’s affordable housing programs and the Palm
Desert Housing Authority (PDHA). The PDHA owns affordable housing communities and
provides rental and ownership assistance to City residents.
Owners’ Assistance Program
Owners of single-family homes, condominiums, mobile homes or apartments who rent to very
low, low, and moderate income tenants to the extent funding is available, may receive direct rental
payment assistance from the City. The owner must, in exchange for the assistance, enter into a
recorded agreement with the City assuring affordability of the rental units for 55 years.
Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resale
This program allows the City to purchase existing market rate single family units, rehabilitate and
refurbish them, and re-sell them to lower income households with affordability covenants.
Funding in past cycles has been through the former RDA that made 2 units available in 2000 and
2001, as well as the City’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program, where two units were acquired
and rehabilitated in 2013. Since that time, lack of funding has prevented additional rehabilitation.
The City will continue to explore funding options.
Mortgage Credit Certificate Program
The City has committed to participating in the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, which is
operated by Riverside County Economic Development Agency. The MCC Program allows
qualified home buyers to reduce the amount of their federal income tax liability by an amount
equal to a portion of the interest paid during the year on a home mortgage. The MCC is in effect
for the life of the loan as long as the home remains the borrower’s principal residence. No
certificate were issued for homes purchased during the 2014-2021 planning cycle. Source funds
for this program come from the CDLAC agency, which established standards for this program and
other provisions.
Homebuyers Assistance Program
The City and Palm Desert Housing Authority have provided assistance to very low, low, and
moderate income persons in the form of low interest loans to be applied to down payment, non-
recurring closing costs, reduction of the interest rate on the first trust deed, or any other cost
associated with the purchase of a single-family home. There are currently 301 homes in this
program. In exchange for the assistance, the home owner is required to enter into a recorded
agreement with the City assuring affordability of the home for up to 45 years.
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Self-Help Housing
The City assists very low, low and moderate income households in constructing and purchasing
their own homes on existing lots within the City. In May 2020, the City awarded a DDA for 14
vacant lots to the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition for future development of single-family
self-help homes along Merle Drive. It is expected that these self-help units will be for three very
low income and eleven low income households, and that they will be built during the 2022-2029
planning cycle.
Home Improvement Program
The City assists very low, low and moderate income households with home repairs by providing
grants and low interest loans to program participants from Community Development Block Grant
(CBDG) funds. The program has eight (8) components, but only the Emergency Grant Component
is currently funded.
• The Emergency Grant Component allows up to $7,500 for very low and $5,000 for low
income households for emergency health and safety repairs to their homes, such as roof
repairs, water heater replacement, ADA improvements, etc.). Four (4) households received
Emergency grants during the 2014-2021 planning period.
• The Rehabilitation Grant Component will grant up to $20,000 for home improvements to
very low income households.
• The Matching Fund Grant Component will match up to $5,000 in home improvements with
a homeowner who contributes the same amount or more to the improvements. This grant
is available to very low and low income households.
• The Rehabilitation Loan Component allows up to $35,000 for active loans and $45,000 for
a deferred loan for home improvements to low and moderate income households,
respectively.
• The Drought Tolerant Landscape Retrofit Loan Component allows up to $7,500 in
improvements that intend to reduce the consumption of a natural resource for very low,
low and moderate income households.
• The Make a Difference Volunteer Assistance Component organizes community
involvement through volunteers for very low, low and moderate income households.
• The Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Resale Component allows the City to acquire properties
available on the market for the purpose of rehabilitation and resale to a qualified household.
• The Lead and Asbestos Abatement Component will grant $7,500 to remove lead and
asbestos from the homes of very low and low income households.
County, State, and Federal Programs
There are numerous programs available to provide rental assistance and to encourage the
construction of new affordable housing. The following programs are available in the City of Palm
Desert:
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Assistance
The Riverside County Housing Authority administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HUD Section
8) rental assistance program to lower income renters within the City. During the 2014-2021
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planning period, an average of 41 households per year that lived in Palm Desert Housing Authority
properties received Section 8 housing assistance.
Fair Housing Council of Riverside County
The City works with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County (FHCRC) to provide anti-
discrimination services, landlord-tenant mediation, fair housing training and technical assistance,
enforcement of housing rights, administrative hearings, home buyer workshops, lead-based paint
programs, and other housing related services for City residents.
CalHFA First Mortgage Loan Programs
The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) offers a variety of loan programs for low and
moderate income first-time homebuyers who secure a CalHFA 30-year fixed mortgage.
CalFHA Downpayment Assistance Program
Moderate income households may receive a deferred loan of up to the lesser of 3.5% of the
purchase price or appraised value of a home, to be applied to the down payment and/or the closing
costs for the residence, with a cap of $10,000.
HomeChoice Program
This State program provides disabled low and moderate income households with a low-interest
30-year mortgage for a first-time homebuyer.
California Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
This competitive State program provides tax credits to private sector developers who provide
affordable rental units within their projects. The units can consist of all or part of a project and
must meet certain specified criteria. Units must be restricted for a period of at least 55 years.
ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING
AB 686 requires that all housing elements due on or after January 1, 2021, must contain an
Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) consistent with the core elements of the analysis required by
the federal Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Final Rule of July 16, 2015.
Under state law, AFFH means “taking meaningful actions, in addition to combatting
discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from
barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics.”
The City has completed the following:
• Include a Program that Affirmatively Furthers Fair Housing and Promotes Housing
Opportunities throughout the Community for Protected Classes (applies to housing
elements beginning January 1, 2019).
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• Conduct an Assessment of Fair Housing, which includes a summary of fair housing issues,
an analysis of available federal, state, and local data and local knowledge to identify fair
housing issues, and an assessment of the contributing factors for the fair housing issues.
• Prepare the Housing Element Land Inventory and Identification of Sites through the lens
of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.
To comply with AB 686, the City has completed the following outreach and analysis.
Outreach
As discussed in the Public Participation section of this Housing Element, the City held three
community workshops during the Housing Element Update process (see Appendix A for outreach
materials). The City made concerted efforts to reach all segments of the population for input into
the Housing Element update. The first workshop was held with the Palm Desert Housing Authority
Housing Commission on January 6, 2021. The Commissioners indicated that senior units were
needed at affordable rents, and that the upcoming planning period seemed to be well planned for,
given the projects that were moving forward.
On January 21, 2021, a second workshop was held after inviting a mix of affordable housing
developers, public agencies, interested parties and individuals via email. The City also sent formal
invitations to 21 organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, Community Housing
Opportunities Corp., Lift to Rise, and the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, and advertised on
the City’s website and in the Desert Sun newspaper. The City provided accommodation for persons
requiring hearing or visual assistance for the virtual workshop, although none was requested from
participants. Seventeen (17) people attended and actively contributed with opinions and
suggestions. Participants expressed strong support for the City’s density increase to 40 units per
acre. Affordable housing developers, including CVHC and CHOC, indicated a strong desire to
work with the City on projects, and clearly expressed their concerns regarding the funding of
projects, which require too many funding sources in recent years. The City concurs with
developers’ concerns about funding sources, and has included programs for projects in this
Element where the City will leverage its land to help with private developers’ funding applications.
However, the Legislature’s removal of housing set aside for affordable housing limits the City’s
participation in projects during the planning period, and the City’s has shifted its focus in programs
to work with private parties to construct the required units.
The City also held two City Council study sessions on March 25 and September 9, 2021. The City
Council listened to a staff-led presentation, and asked questions about various projects and sites
on the City’s inventory. The focus of development in the University Park area for student and
faculty housing for the future expansion of the universities in this area was considered a top
priority.
The City conducted extensive outreach during preparation of the 2017 Assessment of Fair Housing
(AFH) in accordance with HUD’s AFFH Rule Guidebook. Meaningful input from the community
participation process include the Inland Regional Center’s statement that their clients will require
HUD based affordable housing options due to the low amount of monthly income they receive,
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and Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC)’s comment that tax credits applications for
developments located in the high opportunity neighborhoods will be more competitive in the
future. These comments are incorporated in the programs and actions in the 2017 AFH and this
Housing Element Update to increase affordable housing supply in high opportunity areas and
specifically housing for disabled persons.
Assessment of Fair Housing
California Government Code Section 65583 (10)(A)(ii) requires the City of Palm Desert to analyze
areas of segregation, racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, disparities in access to
opportunity, and disproportionate housing needs, including displacement risk. The 2021 California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Tax Credit
Allocation Committee (TCAC) Opportunity Areas are rated by a composite score of resource
levels in the following aspects: access to effective educational opportunities for both children and
adults, low concentration of poverty, low levels of environmental pollutants, and high levels of
employment and close proximity to jobs, among others. High and highest resource areas are those
with high index scores for a variety of educational, environmental, and economic indicators. These
indicators include access to effective educational opportunities for both children and adults, low
levels of environmental pollutants, high levels of employment and close proximity to jobs, and
low concentration of poverty, among others.
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According to Figure 1,
TCAC Opportunity Areas,
the majority of the City is
considered “Highest
Resource” and the area just
north of Highway 111 and
three blocks north of
Country Club Drive are
considered “High
Resource.” TCAC and
HCD did not designate any
portion of the City of Palm
Desert as a “Low
Resource” area which
typically have the most
limited access to all
resources.
Areas of high segregation
and poverty are those that
have an overrepresentation
of people of color
compared to the County,
and at least 30% of the
population in these areas is
below the federal poverty
line ($26,500 annually for a
family of four in 2021).
There is no “High
Segregation and Poverty”
area in or near the City of
Palm Desert (Figure 1).
The City prepared an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) in 2017 in association with its receipt of
federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The AFH was based on data
analysis, community participation, and input from public health, social service, and housing
organizations. The AFH included analysis to identify trends and patterns over time and also
compare the City to the regional level (including Riverside and San Bernardino Counties). The
AFH identified no racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (R/ECAPs) in Palm Desert
since 1990. In the region, TCAC and HCD identified R/ECAPs in the cities of Cathedral City,
Desert Hot Springs, Indio and Coachella as well as the unincorporated areas of Riverside County.
The 2017 AFH also found R/ECAPs in the cities of Victorville, San Bernardino, Riverside,
Moreno Valley as well as the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County.
Integration and Segregation Patterns
To assess patterns of segregation and integration, the City analyzed four characteristics: race and
ethnicity, disability, income, and familial status.
Figure 1
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Race and Ethnicity
The diversity index was
used to compare the racial
and ethnic diversity within
the City and surrounding
communities. Diversity
Index scores range from 0 to
100, where higher scores
indicate higher diversity
among the measured
groups. As shown in Figure
2, Diversity Index, there is a
mosaic of diversity index
scores in the City, with
higher diversity in the
middle and eastern portions
of the City, and lower
diversity in the northern and
southern portions. The area
immediately east of the City
in the census designated
place of Bermuda Dunes
has a higher diversity index
score than anywhere within
City limits. According to
the 2015–2019 American
Community Survey, over
half (66%) of Palm Desert
residents identify as white,
non-Hispanic, and 23.5% of
the population are of
Hispanic or Latino origin. In Bermuda Dunes, there is a slightly higher percentage (33.8%) of
population that are of Hispanic or Latino origin, and a slightly lower percentage (58.5%) of white,
non-Hispanic residents. In contrast, Thousand Palms, a census designated place immediately north
of Palm Desert, has over half (51.3%) of its population of Hispanic or Latino origin and 46.7%
white, non-Hispanic residents. While there are not any racially or ethnically concentrated areas of
poverty in or near Palm Desert, there is potential for a diversity level gap to develop between the
City and surrounding communities. Palm Desert sees a similar pattern of predominant population
– white majority tracts – as the cities of Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells to the west and east of,
respectively. The highest diversity index score in the surrounding communities is found in
Bermuda Dunes (81.6), while areas with diversity index scores higher than 85 in the region are
seen in the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, and Coachella as well as
unincorporated Riverside County in the western and eastern Coachella Valley.
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Desert Willow Golf
Resort, located on the
north side of the City, has a
median income greater
than $125,000 (Figure 3).
The resort also falls in
Census Tract 449.19,
which is identified to have
84.8% of white, non-
Hispanic or Latino
population. While HCD
has not released an
adjusted methodology for
Racially Concentrated
Areas of Affluence
(RCAA) for California as
of August 2021, the
national criteria defined
RCAA as census tracts
where 1) 80% or more of
the population is white,
and 2) the median
household income is
$125,000 or greater.
Therefore, the Desert
Willow Golf Resort may
have the potential to
qualify as an RCAA.
According to the 2017
AFH, the City has a low
segregation level for each racial/ethnic group, compared to a moderate level of segregation for the
bi-county (Riverside and San Bernardino) region. While there was an increase in the City’s
segregation level since 1990, it has remained in the low level category and the City became more
balanced between 2000 and 2010. The City has established Programs 1.A through 1.C to plan and
implement affordable housing developments in highest and high resource areas. These programs
can further promote a racially and ethnically integrated community.
Disability
In 2014, the percentage of the population with a disability was highest (25.2%) in the three blocks
north of Country Club Drive, which comprise of Palm Desert Greens Country Club, Desert Willow
Golf Resort, Desert Falls Country Club and Avondale Country Club. Areas north and south of
these country clubs had the lowest percentages of population with a disability (below 9%).
According to the 2015–2019 ACS, the areas with low percentages of population with a disability
(under 10%) have shifted/expanded to some extent, although two blocks in the northeastern City
corner have an increased percentage (20.4%) since 2014 (13.3%), which comprise of Indian Ridge
Figure 3
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Country Club, Palm Desert Resort and Country Club, and Woodhaven Country Club. These
percentage and geographic distribution changes are limited, in that no tract has had higher than
30% population with a disability. The City has a no-fee application process for reasonable
accommodation, and assisted more than double the disabled residents between 2014 and 2020
(from 91 to 188 residents) in Housing Authority owned properties. The City does not impose any
restrictions or barriers to the organic changes/movements in the community and will continue to
approve and assist housing developments for disabled residents (Program 5.B).
Income
The City also assessed the
concentrations of
households below the
poverty line across the City
to analyze access to
adequate housing and jobs.
As shown in Figures 3 and
4, there is a higher
percentage of residents who
fall below the poverty line
($26,500 for a family of
four in 2021) in the central
portions of the City, than to
the south and north.
Generally, the central City
has seen an increase in
percentage of residents
below the poverty line from
2014 to 2019. Certain areas
south of Highway 111 and
Chaparral Country Club
along the western City
boundary have seen lower
percentages of residents
below the poverty line from
2014 to 2019. As shown in
Table III-17, Vacancy
Status – 2018, the City of
Palm Desert has a vacancy
rate of 10.7% for rental
units and 6% for ownership units, which may indicate some excess supply in the rental market.
Familial Status
The City of Palm Desert has areas with higher percentages (40%-60%) of children in single
female-headed households along the western and eastern City boundaries. Most of these areas have
median income below the HCD 2020 State Median Income ($87,100), and along the western City
boundary also overlap with a higher percentage (21.8%) of population below poverty level
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compared to other areas in the City. The City has higher concentrations (60%-80%) of households
with children in the southern and eastern portions of the City, similar to the geographical extent in
the City of Rancho Mirage on the west but fewer than the cities of Indian Wells and La Quinta on
the east. One such area near the southeastern City boundary has median income below the 2020
State Median Income. The City has a majority of two- to three-bedroom units (75.2%) according
to the 2015-2019 ACS, which should be able to serve the needs of single-parent and family
households with children.
Additional Local Knowledge and Data
As is the case for the entire Coachella Valley, there has not been policy-based segregation such as
redlining in Palm Desert. The region is not metropolitan, has a relatively short urban development
history (mostly post World War II), and does not have a large African American population (e.g.
2.5% of total City population in 2018) or cultural presence. This coincides with the lack of any
apparent segregation patterns. The City’s 2017 AFH identified a low segregation level for each
racial/ethnic group, including Non-White/White, Black/White, Hispanic/White, Asian or Pacific
Islander/White. According to the Neighborhood Segregation Map by UC Berkeley (2019), much
of the City are Latinx-White neighborhoods, while certain portions of the northern and southern
City are mostly White and one area in the central City is a Asian-Latinx-White neighborhood. This
is consistent with the racial makeup of the City, with White being the majority group (82.5%), the
largest minority group being Asian (5.1%), and Hispanic/Latino of any race taking up 25.5%. The
neighborhood distribution is generally shaped throughout the City history and economic
development, and has not been affected by public policy in contrast to metropolitan areas. The
mostly White neighborhoods are almost all country clubs, golf/tennis clubs and resort land uses,
and the Asian-Latinx-White neighborhood in the central City is most likely associated with student
population of the College of the Desert.
Coachella Valley, including Palm Desert, is the ancestral homeland of Cahuilla Indians, who have
lived in the area for millennia. After the arrival of Europeans in the 19th century, Palm Desert had
only ranches, date palm orchards, and farmland in the 1920s. Land acquisition and development
mainly occurred after WWII, with the first golf course and tennis club established in 1952. Country
clubs and resort uses soon bloomed, with as many as 30 golf clubs in the City. The City, only
incorporated in 1973, is a now a popular retreat for seasonal residents and has also attracted more
permanent residents from more expensive and populated areas. Therefore, as noted throughout this
assessment of fair housing and Housing Element, the City’s current development pattern consists
of primarily private country clubs, resort, and planned residential development. Given the
development history, land availability would limit the distribution and development of various
housing projects, including affordable housing. However, the City has managed to locate/acquire
existing affordable housing projects including rental and ownership units in the highest and high
opportunity areas such as the Highway 111 corridor and the northern City. With the advantage that
the entire City is rated Highest/High Resource, the City strives to distribute new affordable housing
sites throughout the City despite the land availability constraint, as discussed in the Sites Inventory
section below.
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Assessment and Actions
Given the factors considered above, there is no evidence of segregation based on disability in the
City, but there may be segregation based on income and potentially familial status (single female-
headed households with children) and opportunity to improve integration within Palm Desert and
also across surrounding communities. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, Palm Desert has a relatively
low concentration of lower income households in the Coachella Valley. The cities of Cathedral
City, Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs to the west, the cities of Indio and Coachella as well
as unincorporated areas in both western and eastern valley have areas with higher rates of
households living below the poverty line. While incomes in certain areas of the City are lower, the
entire City is not considered disadvantaged economically because the median income is above
80% of the statewide average ($59,977 in Palm Desert; $75,235 in California, 2015-2019 ACS).
While existing affordable housing units are located throughout the City including the lower income
areas, there may be potential demand for more affordable housing, especially along the Highway
111 corridor. Expanded
housing options at a
diversity of price-points
can help encourage a more
economically diverse
community.
However, as shown in
Figure 5, Jobs Proximity
Index, the City is rated with
the closest proximity to
employment opportunities
(>80 rating), except for
small portions on the
southern and eastern
boundary (60-80 rating).
Because all lower income
areas are rated “High
Resource” or “Highest
Resource” (Figure 1 TCAC
Opportunity Areas) and
with close proximity to
employment opportunities
(>60 rating), this suggests
that access to opportunities
should not be the driving
factor behind the
concentration of lower
income households, but
likely the type of jobs and
housing available.
Figure 5
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The City is aware that the COVID-19 pandemic can disproportionally impact potentially
disadvantaged residents, households and small businesses. The City of Palm Desert ran an
Emergency Rental Assistance Program to assist market-rate rental properties impacted by the
pandemic. Qualified households must meet certain requirements, including having experienced a
loss of income directly related to the pandemic and earning less than 80% of the area median
income. The program provides financial assistance in the form of rental arrears to rental properties
for delinquent payments for April 2020 and/or beyond. Eligible rental properties include multi-
family homes (2 units or more), single-family homes (attached or detached) and accessory
dwelling units. The City estimates serving up to 60 qualified households with assistance up to
$5,000 per rental unit, and intends the program as an economic recovery tool for rental property
owners and a safety net for low- and moderate-income households.
The City of Palm Desert in conjunction with Coachella Valley Economic Partnership and the
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services offers no-cost Personal Protective Equipment
(e.g. face masks, face shields and hand sanitizer) to Palm Desert businesses. This program helps
alleviate overhead costs for small businesses and ensure compliance with state guidelines for the
safety of all.
Access to Opportunity
The TCAC Opportunity Areas (2021) designated for Palm Desert were reviewed by City staff. For
the Composite Score shown in Figure 1, the majority of the City is rated “Highest Resource”, and
an area just north of Highway 111, along with five country clubs in the northern City are rated
“High Resource”. The individual scores for the economic, education and environmental domains
were reviewed to identify any disparities in access to opportunity. Most of the “High Resource”
areas are rated with a lower economic domain score (0.25-0.50), which indicates relatively less
positive economic outcome. It is unclear why the area north of Highway 111 scores lower in the
economic domain, as it contains the Westfield Shopping Mall and College of the Desert, which
hosts regular farmer’s markets and other activities. The majority of the City scores in the highest
range for the education domain (>0.75), which indicates more positive education outcomes. The
remaining areas score slightly lower (0.50-0.75), which includes a primarily commercial area in
the northwestern corner of Highway 111 corridor and the five country clubs that are rated “High
Resource”, as well as a portion of Bighorn Golf Club and Ironwood Country Club on the southern
City boundary. The entire City scores in the highest range for the environmental domain (0.75-1),
which indicates more positive environmental outcomes.
There is no transportation score on the HCD data portal. However, all the “High Resource” areas
score in the highest range of Jobs Proximity Index (>80), which indicates closest proximity (Figure
5). The area north of Highway 111 is well served with multiple bus routes (Routes 1, 1X, 4, 5, 6)
provided by SunLine Transit Agency. The five country clubs north of Country Club Drive have
access to transit service, with bus stops in the area served by SunLine Routes 4 & 5. SunLine also
provides the SunDial paratransit service, which is available within ¾ of a mile on either side of a
bus route for people who are functionally unable to use the fixed-route service either permanently
or under certain conditions. The SunDial service covers the majority of the five country clubs and
serves people with limited mobility.
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In summary, the City scores in mid-range and above for all individual and composite scores, except
for the idiosyncrasy in economic domain score. There is no significant or obvious pattern of
disparity in access to opportunity for City residents, including people with protected
characteristics. This finding is consistent with the City’s 2017 AFH, which contains an analysis of
access to opportunity involving education, employment, transportation, poverty and environmental
health, and found no significant disparities in terms of race/ethnicity or between different
neighborhoods/census tracts. The 2017 AFH also determined that Palm Desert residents generally
enjoy better access to opportunity compared to the regional level, including more proficient
schools, a low poverty rate, higher proximity to jobs, higher labor force participation, better transit
access and lower transportation costs, and better environmental health.
Currently, affordable housing in Palm Desert is located in seven of the 18 census tracts that occur
in the City. While there may be small clusters of affordable housing developments, it is important
to note that the City is comprised of many country clubs with defined boundaries, which leave
limited options for new housing developments. The City and its Housing Authority have managed
to disperse affordable units throughout the City so that overall, they are not concentrated
geographically. The residents of affordable housing units share the same access to opportunity as
the occupants of market rate housing units. Affordable housing projects include Housing Authority
owned family and senior apartments, Housing Authority owned or assisted ownership projects,
privately developed and assisted ownership projects, and privately developed rental properties.
There are a variety of affordable housing units in the central Highway 111 corridor south of Fred
Waring Drive, including family apartments for very low to moderate income tenants such as
Neighbors Garden Apartments (24 two-bedroom units), Laguna Palms (48 studio, one-bedroom,
and two-bedroom units), Palm Village Apartments (36 two-bedroom units), Santa Rosa
Apartments (20 two-bedroom units), Taos Palms (16 two-bedroom units), Carel Trust (1 two-
bedroom apartment), and Candlewood Apartments (30 one- and two-bedroom units). There are
also senior apartments for very low to moderate income tenants, including The Pueblos (15 one-
bedroom units), Catalina Gardens (72 studio and one-bedroom units), River Run One (2 studio
apartments), Legend Gardens (assisted living facility with 10 one-bedroom units), and Atria Palm
Desert (assisted living facility with 5 one-bedroom units). Residents enjoy walking access to the
various retail, restaurants, grocery and personal services in the Highway 111 corridor and El Paseo
commercial district. Within a half-mile distance, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Palm
Desert Charter Middle School are located to the northeast, George Washington Charter School to
the southeast, and Mirus Secondary School to the west. College of the Desert, the Palm Desert
Branch Library, Civic Center Park and Palm Desert Aquatic Center are also located conveniently
to the northwest within walking distance.
Additional affordable family apartments for very low to moderate income ranges are located west
of the College of the Desert near the Highway 111 corridor, including One Quail Place (384 one-
and two-bedroom units) and Desert Pointe (64 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units). The
Portola Palms Mobile Home Park is located nearby, in between City parks and public schools, and
includes 23 mobile homes for very low and low income ranges.
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In the central part of City, there are several affordable family housing projects for very low to
moderate income households: Hovley Gardens Apartments (162 two- to four-bedroom rental
units), Falcon Crest (93 three and four-bedroom single-family homes), and La Rocca Villas (27
one-bedroom apartments). There are also 11 self-help homes restricted to lower income
households. This area includes James Earl Carter Elementary School, the City of Palm Desert
Hovley Soccer Park, medical offices, restaurants, and a range of service commercial stores. The
Palm Desert High School is located within a mile to the south. SunLine Bus Route 5 serves the
area with stops nearby on Cook Street. To the east of Palm Desert High School is Desert Rose, a
single-family project with 161 three and four-bedroom units restricted to purchasers in the very
low, low, and moderate-income categories. Facilities within the project include community
recreation and daycare. Desert Rose residents have relatively close access to amenities and services
in the Highway 111 corridor to the south.
On the east side of the City, California Villas, located in the Palm Desert Country Club community,
provides 141 one-bedroom units to very low to moderate income households. In the same
neighborhood there is Villas on the Green, which consists of 76 studio, one, and two-bedroom
units for persons over 55 years of age. Another senior housing project, Carlos Ortega Villas (72
one- and two-bedroom units) is located further east immediately south of a neighborhood
commercial plaza. Both of these senior apartments are available for the very low to moderate
income categories. Joe Mann Park is located just west of Carlos Ortega Villas, and Gerald R. Ford
Elementary School is within walking distance to the south of California Villas. SunLine Bus
Routes 6 & 7 serve the area with stops on Fred Waring Drive and Washington Street.
Several other affordable housing projects are scattered on the north side of the City, including a
senior apartment, Las Serenas Apartments (150 one- and two-bedroom units), and two family
properties, The Vineyards (52 one and two-bedroom reserved units) and The Enclave (64 one, two,
and three bedroom units). All three projects are available to very low, low and moderate income
categories. Depending on location, these projects may not have access to bus service in the
immediate area, but are within a one-mile radius of neighborhood-serving commercial
developments including grocery shopping and restaurants.
None of the currently affordable housing apartments in the City are at risk of losing affordability
restrictions during or within 10 years of the planning period. There are 67 restricted ownership
units built or rehabilitated by private parties that are at risk of converting to market rate housing.
These include individually owned single-family homes and mobile homes throughout the City.
The City is committed to extending covenants as described in Program 3.C.
In addition to planned and pending affordable housing projects described in the Land Inventory
(Tables III-47 & III-48) of this Housing Element, the City will establish a pilot program to
encourage development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units
(JADUs) as described in Program 1.G, in an effort to expand housing choices in the highest
resource areas.
Disproportionate Housing Need and Displacement Risk
The AFFH Guidance for All Public Entities and for Housing Elements (April 2021 Update) defines
‘disproportionate housing needs’ as ‘a condition in which there are significant disparities in the
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proportion of members of a protected class experiencing a category of housing need when
compared to the proportion of members of any other relevant groups, or the total population
experiencing that category of housing need in the applicable geographic area.’ Disproportionate
housing needs range from overcrowding and overpayment to housing conditions
disproportionately affecting protected classes, including displacement risk.
Overcrowding
As discussed under Existing Housing Stock (Table III-18), overcrowding is not a significant issue
in the City of Palm Desert. As of the 2014-2018 ACS, only 4.0% of households in the City are
considered overcrowded, with a higher percentage of renter households (8.0%, or 741 households)
experiencing overcrowding. Among owners, 1.5% of households (218 households) experience
overcrowding. The overall overcrowding rate (4.0% in 2018) in Palm Desert has remained constant
compared to 2014; specifically, overcrowding has improved slightly for owners but worsened for
renters. Compared to an overcrowding rate of 6.9% in the Riverside County (2018), overcrowding
in Palm Desert is less significant. Both the renter overcrowding rate (8.0%) and owner
overcrowding rate (1.5%) are lower than that of the County (11.8% and 4.3%, respectively). The
slightly more severe overcrowding situation for renters in Palm Desert may result from insufficient
supply of housing units or choice of lower income households to limit spending on housing. The
City has entitled two projects with up to 99 affordable rental units that will be deed restricted and
is actively facilitating at least three projects pending entitlements with 130 affordable rental units.
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Overpayment
A comparison to cost burden and severe cost burden based on 2010-2014 data in the AFH to 2013-
2017 data (Table III-43) shows that the percentage of cost burdened households dropped
significantly for both renters and owners. However, nearly half (48.2%) of renters experience
overpayment. The median rent ($1,260, Table III-44) in Palm Desert would result in a 4-person
households with very low
income ($37,650, Table III-
42) to overpay. As the 2013-
2017 CHAS shows in Table
III-43, 72.7% of all lower-
income households in Palm
Desert pay at least 30% of
their income toward housing
costs; among them, 67.8% of
lower-income owner
households are overpaying
and 77.0% lower-income
renter households are
overpaying. However, as
shown in Figure 6,
overpayment by renters in
2019 was not a unique
situation in Palm Desert,
rather it is a chronic issue to
be addressed both locally
and regionally. Regionally,
overpayment among renters
tends to be higher in the
western and eastern
Coachella Valley, including
the cities of Desert Hot
Springs and Coachella and
unincorporated areas of
Riverside County. The City
is in a generally similar but
slightly better situation
compared to the region. For
example, a much lower percentage (9.18%) of the City’s family households with fewer than five
persons experience severe housing cost burden compared to the Region’s (18.78%), and no Native
American households in the City had severe housing cost burdens while 19.53% of the Region’s
households did. The City of Palm Desert sees a similar extent of renter overpayment to the cities
of Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Springs and Indio, but more overpayment than the cities
of Indian Wells and La Quinta. In the Coachella Valley, overpayment among owners is less
Figure 6
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prevalent compared to
renters. Most of the valley
saw fewer than 60% of
owners experience
overpayment in 2019,
including the entire City of
Palm Desert. Certain
portions of the City have
fewer than 40% of owners
overpaying for housing.
Overpayment increases the
risk of displacement for
residents who can no longer
afford their housing costs.
The City has included all
the programs under Goals 1
& 2 to carry out planned
affordable housing projects
and preserve and maintain
existing affordable units.
The City also aims to
ensure adequate Section 8
housing assistance through
outreach to the County
Housing Authority.
Substandard Housing
Conditions
Over half (63.6%) of the
housing stock in Palm
Desert is older than 30
years, with approximately
11.4% over 50 years old. Older houses often require some type of repair or rehabilitation, and the
cost of such repairs can be prohibitive, which makes the owner or renter live in unhealthy,
substandard housing conditions or get displaced if the house is designated as uninhabitable and the
owner does not complete repairs. However, older homes, particularly those built during the mid-
century period in the City are sought after, and are more likely to be conserved. The City refers
lower income households to SCE’s HVAC replacement program, averaging about 7 referrals
annually when replacement of HCAC units is required. The City also runs a Home Improvement
Program (HIP) to assist lower-income households with home repairs depending on funding
availability. While only the Emergency Grant Component is currently funded, the City will
consider CDBG funds to allow more participants in the HIP, especially for the units identified as
lacking adequate kitchen and plumbing facilities (Program 2.A). The City will continue to provide
program materials in languages other than English, as needed (see Program 11.A).
Figure 7
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Homelessness
According to the 2019 Homeless Point-In-Time (PIT) Count for Riverside County, there were 23
unsheltered homeless individuals in Palm Desert (see Table III-31). The City participates in
CVAG’s Homelessness Initiative and the previous Homelessness Strategic Plan, and contributes
over $100,000 annually to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) for regional
homelessness services. The City permits homeless shelters in the Service Industrial (SI) zone and
transitional and supportive housing in all residential zones. Program 5.D commits the City to bring
its Zoning Ordinance in compliance with AB 101 for Low Barrier Navigation Center requirements
on homeless shelters, and AB 139 for parking requirements at homeless shelters.
Mortgage Loan Indicators
Data related to home loan applications is made available annually through the Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau, through the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). The data is organized
by census tracts rather than local jurisdictions, and thus the following analysis is based on census
tracts located entirely within the City of Palm Desert (451.14, 451.15, 451.16, 451.19, 449.29,
449.30, 449.19, 449.22, 449.27, 445.20, 514). Among first mortgage loan applications originated
in Palm Desert in 2020, 76.4% were made to white applicants. For 16.3% of loans issued, race
data was not available. Among first mortgage loan applications originated in Palm Desert in 2020,
Asian (101, 3.2%), Black or African American (50, 1.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (11,
0.3%) and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (3, 0.1%) homebuyers received a small
percentage of total mortgage loans. These percentages are lower than the corresponding race
distribution of Palm Desert for white, Asian, and Black or African American groups. Considering
the 16.3% of loans with unavailable data on race and geographical area covered in the analysis,
the pattern is consistent with the City-wide race distribution. HMDA data combines data on
Hispanic or Latino identity within other race categories; approximately 5.6% (180) of 3,199 loan
applications that were originated went to borrowers identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The majority
(447, 74.4%) of the 601 first mortgage loan applications that were denied were denied to white
applicants (including 32 borrowers that also identified as Hispanic or Latino). Twenty (3.3%)
applications were denied to Asian borrowers, nine (1.5%) were denied to borrowers identified as
Black or African American, and two (0.3%) were denied to borrowers identified as American
Indian or Alaska Native. The racial distribution in denied applications are proportional to that in
originated loan applications and is considered consistent with the City-wide race distribution.
In 2019, the origination rate to white applicants was marginally higher than in 2020, with 77.9%
of the 1,783 first mortgage loans originated for home purchases going to white residents. Black
(1.1%, or 19 loans) and Asian (3.4%, or 60 loans) residents had about the same share of loans
originated in 2019 as compared to 2020. The origination rates for American Indian or Alaska
Native (0.3%, or 5 loans) and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0.1%, or 2 loans) groups
in 2019 were the same as in 2020. Race data was not available for 15.1% of first mortgage loans
originated. Of the 402 first mortgage loans that were denied in 2019, 72.6% were denied to white
applicants (292 loans, including 24 borrowers that also identified as Hispanic or Latino). Eight
applications were denied to Asian borrowers, four each were denied to borrowers identified as
Black or African American and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and two were denied
to American Indian or Alaska Native borrowers. Approximately 6.1% of loans originated and 8.5%
of loans denied were for applicants who identify as Hispanic or Latino, though these loans are also
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counted within other race categories. As described in Programs 4.A and 11.A, the City will strive
to ensure equal access to lending programs for people in all segments of the population and prevent
any discriminatory practices based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
Displacement Risk
The Urban Displacement Project (UDP) is a research and action initiative of the University of
California Berkeley and the University of Toronto. UDP conducts community-centered, data-
driven, applied research toward more equitable and inclusive futures for cities, and contributed the
Sensitive Communities map to HCD’s AFFH Data Viewer. Communities are designated sensitive
if “they currently have populations vulnerable to displacement in the event of increased
redevelopment and drastic shifts in housing cost.” The following characteristics define
vulnerability:
• Share of very low-income
residents is above 20%;
and
• The tract meets two of the
following criteria:
o Share of renters is
above 40%,
o Share of people of
color is above 50%,
o Share of very low-
income households
(50% AMI or below)
that are severely rent
burdened households
is above the county
median,
o They or areas in close
proximity have been
experiencing
displacement
pressures (percent
change in rent above
County median for
rent increases), or
o Difference between
tract median rent and
median rent for
surrounding tracts
above median for all tracts in county (rent gap).
The Sensitive Communities – Urban Displacement Project map (Figure 8) identified four census
tracts in the City that are considered vulnerable to urban displacement. These tracts are located
along Highway 111 and in the central City, and mostly overlap with areas that have lower than
Figure 8
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state median income (Figure 3), more diverse populations (Figure 2), and at least 40% of renters
experiencing overpayment (Figure 6). These areas are primarily built out with minimal land
available to support new affordable housing development. None of the currently affordable
housing apartments in these areas are at risk of losing affordability restrictions within 10 years of
the 2021-2029 planning period, and the City is committed to maintaining long term affordability
of these units (Program 3.D). Sites T, LL, PP, QQ, and DD/10 in the Vacant Land Inventory are
located within these areas, which will offer up to 452 affordable units, most of which are already
entitled. These upcoming developments will help alleviate displacement risks for lower income
households in the tracts identified as vulnerable.
Enforcement and Outreach Capacity
The City complies with fair housing laws and regulation and enforces fair housing through
periodical review of City policies and code for compliance with State law and investigation of fair
housing complaints.
In 2017, the City prepared an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) in association with its receipt of
federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The City is set to meet housing
element deadlines through efforts from both staff and consultants, and also update zoning laws and
policies to ensure compliance with fair housing law upon adoption of the Housing Element update.
The City has included an action in Program 9.A to update its Zoning Ordinance for density bonus
requirements set forth in AB 2345. Program 8.A requires the City to maintain the Housing Overlay
District and ADU standards in the Zoning Ordinance, and Program 1.G will create a pilot program
to encourage accessory dwelling units dedicated as affordable units. Within a year of the Housing
Element adoption, the City will ensure that the Zoning Code and land use policies comply with
state laws and policies to allow a variety of housing types to serve all needs, encourage patterns of
integration, and provide accommodations for protected classes.
In addition to zoning and development standards, fair housing issues can also arise from rental,
lending and purchase of housing including discriminatory behaviors by landlords, lenders, and real
estate agents. Typical issues include refusal to grant reasonable accommodation requests or allow
service animals, selective showing of property listings based on familial status, sex, religion, or
other protected class, and more. The City complies with fair housing law on investigating such
complaints by referring interested and concerned parties to Fair Housing Council of Riverside
County (FHCRC).
FHCRC is a non-profit organization approved by HUD that fights to protect the housing rights of
all individuals and works with government offices to ensure fair housing laws are upheld. FHCRC
services include anti-discrimination outreach and investigation, mediation of landlord-tenant
disputes, credit counseling and pre-purchase consulting, first-time homebuyer workshops, and
foreclosure prevention/loan modification services. Between Fiscal Years 2007/08 and 2015/16, a
total of 152 housing discrimination complaints were filed by Palm Desert residents at the Fair
Housing Council of Riverside County (FHCRC). The majority (59.9%) were on the basis of
disability, followed by 14.5% on the basis of race and 6.6% on the basis of familial status (other
categories each represented 5.3% or less of the total).
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FHCRC provided counseling related to lending discrimination for the City’s 2017 AFH. The AFH
found that the census tracts with the highest loan denial rates (449.19 and 451.24) had low
percentages of minority populations (10.7%). FHCRC’s comprehensive audit on rental, sales and
lending in 2013 did not have specific findings to Palm Desert, but did indicate that discrimination
occurred on the basis of race and national origin during the loan application process and sale and
rental housing in Riverside County.
HUD’s Region IX Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) provided case records
for Palm Desert in July 2021. Fifteen fair housing cases were filed with their office during the
previous planning period, with seven based on disability, four based on familiar status, three on
retaliation, two on religion and one each based on race/sex/national origin. Note that three of the
cases were filed on multiple bases. Six of these cases were closed due to no cause determination,
and one case remains open. Seven cases were closed with successful conciliation/settlement for
issues such as refusal to rent, discriminatory advertising/acts/terms and conditions, or failure to
make reasonable accommodation. All but two of these cases were handled through the Fair
Housing Assistance Program (FHAP), in which HUD funds state and local agencies that
administer fair housing laws that HUD has determined to be substantially equivalent to the Fair
Housing Act. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is the only
certified agency for FHAP in California. Because state law has more protected classes than federal
law, DFEH may have additional case records. A request was made in July to DFEH, and they
provided data on closed cases on September 10, 2021.
During the 2014-2021 planning period, DFEH had nine closed cases in Palm Desert. Three of these
were dismissed after investigation most likely due to insufficient evidence, and another three were
closed due to no cause determination. Of the remaining cases, two were filed based on disability,
with one harm being reported as denied reasonable accommodation and rental/lease/sale. These
two cases were closed after settlement by mediation or successful conciliation/settlement. The
other case was filed on the basis of familial status (children), with the harm being denied
rental/lease/sale, and was settled voluntarily by the Dispute Resolution Division (DFEH staff).
FHCRC and DFEH did not provide additional location details for cases either because they do not
track the geographic origin of complaints or due to confidentiality concerns. The case records
reported above by local and regional service providers identify the most frequently filed case basis
in Palm Desert to be disability. This is consistent with the finding in Riverside County’s Analysis
of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 2019-2024 (2019 AI). The 2019 AI determined that
discrimination against persons with disabilities is a standing impediment to fair housing choice.
Although the County addressed the issue through education and outreach to housing providers
through workshops, audits, information and referrals, nearly 63 percent of all fair housing
complaints received by FHCRC during 2013-2018 in the County were on the basis of disability.
Among other prior impediments assessed in the 2019 AI, lack of available housing and affordable
housing are found to be market conditions rather than a discriminatory practice or impediment to
fair housing. This finding concurs with the City’s development history and land use pattern, which
were shaped by the market rather than policies. Other prior impediments, such as rental advertising
and viewing the unit, credit check/leasing, predatory lending/steering and other lending/sales
concerns have been addressed through extensive education, training and other resources offered
by the FHCRC and County for various stakeholders in these processes. Habitability/construction
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evictions was removed from impediments to fair housing choice due to insufficient public data.
The 2019 AI identified a new impediment in County land use policies on transitional and
supportive housing, which is irrelevant to the City of Palm Desert with its own zoning code.
The 2019 AI recommended that the County and its fair housing service provider should continue
and expand education and resources for property owners, managers and residents on laws
pertaining to reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications, which are among leading
reasons for discrimination on persons with disabilities. Workshops on housing rights of persons
with disabilities, as well as free landlord-tenant services offered by fair housing service providers
are also recommended to reduce and eliminate discrimination. These recommendations also shed
light on how the City can address potential discrimination on persons with disabilities, which are
reflected in Programs 4.B and 5.B. Apart from actively engaging with developers to increase
housing supply for protected classes (Programs 1.D and 3.E), the City continues to work with
agencies and local organizations to affirmatively further fair housing through information
dissemination, education, outreach and referral (Programs 4.A and 11.A).
Sites Inventory
The City extends into the Santa Rosa Mountains in the south, and much of the area near the
southern City boundary is designated as Open Space on the General Plan and not available for
development. The City is primarily built out, and future housing development will occur as mainly
infill projects and on the north side of the City which has larger vacant parcels.
As shown in the inventory map associated with Table III-47, the sites identified for the inventory
are located in different parts of the City in various zoning districts and dispersed to the extent
possible with available lands, which will encourage a mix of household types across the City. Most
of the sites identified for this Housing Element, primarily those located along the Highway 111
corridor (sites LL, PP and QQ, resulting in a total of 42 units), will result in small-lot development
and housing affordable to lower-income households. The RHNA sites designated for lower income
units are distributed across the City with various General Plan designations, from the Highway
111 corridor (Sites T,site LL, 28 units) to central (Sites PP, QQ , KK, DD, 128 lower income units
and 310 moderate income units) and northern City (Sites A-F, H, 1,144 lower income units and
286 moderate income units). The northern City is also the area where the largest number of above
moderate income units will be constructed (4,102 per Table III-48), showing that more than 20%
of the total new units in this area will be affordable units, and will provide for integration of all
income levels in this area of the City. Their General Plan designations include Small Town
Neighborhood, Neighborhood Center, Suburban Retail Center, Regional Retail, Town Center
Neighborhood, Public Facility/Institutional, and Employment Center. Above moderate income
units are expected to be market-driven, single-family homes traditionally built in the City (see
Table III-48). The above moderate income projects are located throughout the City, many of which
are near affordable housing sites (Sites B & 12, Sites D, 14 & 16) or part of the same project as
affordable units (for example, Site DD/10, see map next to Table III-48). The vacant sites that are
zoned suitably for multiple income categories are typically found on the central and north sides of
the City, where larger vacant parcels are available for mixed-income projects which combat
potential segregation and concentration of poverty by providing a variety of housing types to meet
the needs of residents in these areas. The sites’ zoning designations include Housing Overlay
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District (all sites), Planned Residential, Planned Commercial, Public Institution, Residential Single
Family, and Residential Multiple Family.
Integration and Segregation: Race and Income
As noted, there is no area of identified segregation in or near Palm Desert, and sites in the inventory
are located in areas with a wide range of diversity ratings (Figure 2). Site LL (28 units) in the
Highway 111 corridor is in an area with lower median income (<$55,000), Sites PP, QQ, DD/10
(92 lower income units, 310 moderate and above moderate income units) are in an area with a
slightly higher percentage of population below poverty level (<30%), Sites T and LL are is in an
area where >80% of renters experience overpayment. The location of lower income RHNA sites
like T, LL, PP, QQ will expand affordable housing supply for households in need and alleviate
renter overpayment in these highest and high resource areas. Site DD/10 as a mixed-income site
for lower, moderate and above moderate income households will further promote a more
economically diverse and integrated community. As described above, lands in the northern City
include 1,123 lower income units, 286 moderate income units and 4,102 above moderate income
units, providing integration in this developing area of the City. The Land Inventory is not expected
to exacerbate any existing patterns of segregation based on race and income, but rather will
enhance integration.
Access to Opportunity
The City examined the opportunity area map prepared by HCD and TCAC (Figure 1). The
opportunity area map designates the majority of the City as “Highest Resource”, and the remaining
as “High Resource”, which indicate areas whose characteristics have been shown by research to
support positive economic, educational, and health outcomes for low-income families—
particularly long-term outcomes for children. Using the statewide opportunity area map, local
knowledge, and indicators of segregation, displacement risk, and access to opportunity as overlays
to the City’s vacant land inventory, the City was able to identify sufficient sites for affordable units
in Palm Desert’s sixth cycle inventory (See Land Inventory section of this Housing Element and
Table III-47) in areas identified by TCAC/HUD as either “Highest Resource” or “High Resource”
with the highest Jobs Proximity Index scores.
Several sites identified for affordable housing are located along the Highway 111 corridor, which
offers a variety of resources and amenities. Multiple bus routes serve the area, which provide local
and regional connectivity in the City, Coachella Valley and Riverside County. The Highway 111
corridor area features walkable streets and neighborhoods, and provides walking access to retail,
restaurants, grocery and personal services. Several elementary and middle schools are located
nearby, as well as a community college and public facilities such as library and aquatic center.
These future housing sites affirmatively further fair housing through their close proximity to jobs,
neighborhood retail and services, education and transit, all of which can reduce the overall cost of
living for lower-income households. The stores, restaurants and offices in both the Highway 111
and El Paseo commercial districts provide varied job opportunities.
The northern City has more and larger vacant lands with great development potential, and
accommodates RHNA sites of all income levels. These projects are generally within a one-mile
radius of the large commercial plaza on Monterey Avenue or neighborhood-serving developments
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including grocery shopping and restaurants near Country Club Drive. Existing preschool,
elementary and high schools are generally within a two-mile radius.
The City analyzed environmental constraints, including wildfire zones, 100-year flood zone, and
500-year flood zone, and confirmed that none of the sites identified are within or near any
identified hazard zones. The sites identified in the vacant land inventory are not at risk of any
environmental hazards. Evidence provided by the HUD tables and maps reveal there are no
disparities in access to environmentally healthy neighborhoods. When compared with the Region,
the City residents scored much higher. The City ranged from 53.59 for Whites to 62.28 for Asians.
This is a much narrower range than the Region and demonstrates there are no significant
differences in labor market access experienced by the different racial and ethnic populations living
in Palm Desert. Overall, the Land Inventory is expected to improve access to opportunities for
households in need by expanding affordable housing supply in highest and high resource areas.
Disproportionate Housing Needs
Based on the fair housing assessment, while the City offers a good selection of affordable housing
units and has a slightly higher vacancy in rental units as of 2018, expanded housing options at a
diversity of price-points can help alleviate overcrowding, overpayment and encourage a more
economically diverse community. Areas along the Highway 111 corridor and in the central City
generally have lower median income, higher percentage of population below poverty status and
low to moderate income (LMI) population, and are identified as sensitive communities to
displacement. In particular, Tract 451.08 on the north of the Highway 111 has over half (53.3%)
low to moderate income population and over 60% of renters overpaying. The City is actively
maintaining affordable housing projects including in the Highway 111 corridor, such that none of
the apartments are at risk of losing affordability restrictions during or within 10 years of the 2021-
2029 planning period. The City will complete the RFP process for Sagecrest Apartments (Site LL)
to provide at least 28 units for lower income households in Tract 451.08. The City adopted the
Housing Overlay in 2020 and placed it on all Inventory sites including Site LL and Site T in Tract
451.08. Implementation of the overlay will provide significant incentives to developers for
provision of affordable units including development fee waivers, development standard
reductions, and parking reductions (Program 8.A). The Land Inventory and accompanying
programs are expected to increase affordable housing supply and meet the diverse needs of all
segments of the community.
Contributing Factors
Discussions with community organizations, government agencies, affordable housing developers,
and the assessment of fair housing issues identified several factors that contribute to fair housing
issues in Palm Desert, including:
• Lack of affordable, accessible units in a range of sizes: Families with children and disabled
people have a high need for affordable housing.
• Lack of access to opportunity due to high housing costs including rising rents: Severe cost
burdens greatly reduce the income available to meet other family needs including food,
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childcare, and medical expenses. This contributing factor also impacts households with one
or more disabled member.
• Housing production out of balance with housing demand: New housing is needed to meet
the housing needs of all income groups and fair housing protected classes.
• Housing discrimination during the rental/leasing process, particularly against persons with
disabilities.
Based on this assessment, most of these contributing factors can be attributed to a common issue
of limited options and supply. The City identified three goals to further housing equity in Palm
Desert: 1) preservation of affordability of housing units that could convert to market rate housing,
2) increasing the number of affordable units for families with children and people with disabilities
or other special needs, 3) increasing awareness among residents of housing discrimination and
how to file complaints with local, state and federal agencies. These goals target all contributing
factors to fair housing issues identified above, and are incorporated into the Goals, Policies, and
Programs section. Programs 4.A and 11.A focuses on information dissemination to all segments
of the City population for affirmatively furthering fair housing and combating discrimination.
Additionally, the City has incorporated meaningful actions that address disparities in housing
needs and in access to opportunity for all groups protected by state and federal law, through
preservation and new development of affordable housing and encouraging a variety of housing
products including accessory dwelling units. (See Programs 1.A-G, 2.A, 2.B, 3.B-D)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
The Palm Desert Housing Authority owns and operates approximately 1,114 rental housing units,
and private developers own and operate approximately 319 rental units. An additional 227 units
are anticipated. Additionally, the Housing Authority has assisted first-time lower income
homebuyers in purchasing 301 ownership properties. Each development is described below.
Palm Desert Housing Authority Owned and Assisted Rental Properties
The Housing Authority owns eight (8) multi-family apartment complexes and seven (7) senior
apartment complexes that provide affordable housing for lower income residents. Each of these
complexes is described below. Combined, there are a total of approximately 1,114 affordable
rental units that are Housing Authority owned and assisted. The number and mix of units and
households fluctuates based on occupancy and turnover. The following breakdown is based on
occupied units in January, 2021.
Family Apartments:
• One Quail Place provides 384 units, including 156 one-bedroom and 228 two-bedroom
apartments, available to lower income ranges. There are 220 very low, 113 low, and 39
moderate income households currently living in the complex.
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• Desert Pointe is a 64-unit complex with 34 studio, 24 one-bedroom, and 6 two-bedroom
units which currently house 38 very low-income households, 15 low-income households,
and 8 moderate income household.
• Neighbors Garden Apartments has a total of 24 two-bedroom units, 15 of which are rented
by very low-income households, 6 of which are low-income tenants, and 2 are rented to
moderate income tenants.
• Taos Palms provides 16 two-bedroom units to 10 very low, 4 low income households and
2 moderate income tenants.
• California Villas is a 141-unit project which provides one-bedroom units to 90 very low,
35 low and 10 moderate income households.
• Laguna Palms provides 48 units which include 4 studios, 18 one-bedroom, and 26 two-
bedroom units to 30 very low income, 10 low income, and 6 moderate income tenants.
• Palm Village Apartments provides 36 two-bedroom apartments. The property includes 20
very low income, 13 low income, and 2 moderate income tenants.
• Santa Rosa Apartments provides 20 two-bedroom units to 13 very low income, 6 low
income, and 1 moderate income tenants.
Senior Apartments:
• The Pueblos includes 15 one-bedroom units for 12 very low and 3 low income senior
households.
• Catalina Gardens provides 72 units, including 48 studio units and 24 one-bedroom
apartments to 66 very low, 4 low, and 2 moderate income senior households.
• Las Serenas Apartments has 150 units, including 100 one-bedroom and 50 two-bedroom
units rented to 118 very low-income, 23 low-income, and 8 moderate-income seniors.
• Candlewood Apartments provides a total of 30 units, including 26 one-bedroom units and
4 two-bedroom units to 22 very low, 5 low income and 3 moderate income senior
households.
• La Rocca Villas includes 27 one-bedroom apartments and houses 21 very low income, 4
low income and 2 moderate income residents.
• Carlos Ortega Villas provides a total of 72 units, including 64 one-bedroom and 8 two-
bedroom units, for 47 very low income, 22 low income, and 2 moderate income residents.
Palm Desert Housing Authority and City Assisted Ownership Projects
The Palm Desert Housing Authority and City provide financial assistance to eligible first-time
homebuyers with down payment monies needed to secure financing toward the purchase of a new
home in the Authority’s housing developments.
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• Desert Rose, a 161-unit single-family project, was developed in 1994. The three and four-
bedroom units are restricted for a period of up to 45 years to purchasers in the very low,
low, and moderate-income categories. Facilities within the project include community
recreation and daycare.
• Falcon Crest provides 93 three and four-bedroom single-family homes for 13 low and 80
moderate income households. The project was completed in 2007 and 2008 and includes
resale restrictions for a 45-year time period.
Privately Developed and Assisted Ownership Projects
The City and Palm Desert Housing Authority have provided various incentives to developers that
dedicate units as affordable and carry affordability restrictions.
• The Rebecca Road and San Marino Homes were part of the Acquisition Rehabilitation
Resale program. Three (3) single-family homes were rehabilitated and resold with resale
restrictions for low and moderate income households.
• Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC) constructed a total of 11 self-help homes
restricted to very low and low income households, that purchased the homes through low
interest loans and sweat-equity programs.
• Habitat for Humanity constructed 11 single-family homes, which are restricted to very
low-income households that were purchased through low interest loans and sweat-equity
programs.
• Building Horizons homes were built as part of a vocational high school program, and
provide 2 single-family homes for low-income households, with 30-year resale restrictions.
• Portola Palms Mobile Home Park includes 23 mobile homes, 16 of which are very low
income, and 7 of which are low income. The project includes resale restrictions for 30
years.
• The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) was used to assist homeowners in the
purchase of two (2) single-family properties.
Privately Developed Rental Properties
The City has provided various incentives to developers that dedicate units as affordable and carry
affordability restrictions.
Family Properties:
• Hovley Gardens Apartments is a private project which received Agency assistance and tax
credits, and constructed 162 two, three and four-bedroom rental units available to very low
and low income households.
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• The Vineyards, which consists of a total of 260 units, includes 52 one and two-bedroom
units reserved for very low, low and moderate income households. The units were created
through the City’s density bonus program and the Agency has an option to purchase
affordability of an additional 52 units in the future.
• The Enclave, which consists of a total of 320 units, includes 64 one, two, and three bedroom
units reserved for very low, low and moderate income households. The units were created
through the City’s density bonus program.
• The Carel family has 1 two-bedroom apartment available to lower income residents.
• L&T Development Company on Catalina Way includes 4 one-bedroom units for residents
with low incomes.
Senior Properties:
• Atria Palm Desert, an assisted living facility, includes 5 one-bedroom apartments for
residents with very low incomes.
• Bernard on Catalina Way includes 4 studio apartments restricted to low and moderate
income residents.
• Legend Gardens is an assisted living facility that includes 10 one-bedroom apartments for
residents with very low and low income levels.
• River Run One includes 2 studio apartments for residents with very low and low incomes.
• Villas on the Green, which consists of a total of 76 units, includes 15 studio, one, and two-
bedroom units for persons over 55 years of age in the very low, low and moderate income
categories. The units were created through the City’s density bonus program.
Affordable Housing Units Built During the 2014-2021 Planning Period
• Carlos Ortega Villas, a Palm Desert Housing Authority rental property described above,
was built in 2015. It includes 72 affordable senior units and incorporates a variety of energy
efficient design concepts, including passive heating and cooling, solar panels to generate
electricity, solar thermal panels for heating water, and water-efficient landscaping and
plumbing fixtures, with the long-term goal of having net zero energy usage.
• The City secured an agreement with the Legend Gardens assisted living facility for 10 one-
bedroom apartments for residents with very low and low income levels.
CONSTRAINTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING
This section of the Housing Element analyzes the governmental, environmental, physical and
economic constraints associated with the development of housing. These constraints can take many
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forms, but generally increase the cost of providing housing, which can have a potentially
significant impact on affordable housing development.
Governmental Constraints
Permit Processing
Palm Desert has historically provided expeditious processing for planning entitlements. The City
encourages the concurrent processing of applications and can complete the entitlement process on
most projects in three to six months, depending on the approving body and the complexity of the
application.
The City requires tract map review and approval for all single-family home tracts and a precise
plan for multi-family projects, both of which can be processed concurrently with any other permit
that might be required. For either, the review process is a simple analysis that assures that the
project’s design meets the requirements of the zone in which it occurs. Applications for Precise
Plans, when complete, are circulated to other City departments for comments. The Precise Plan is
then reviewed by the Architectural Review Commission (ARC) and approved by the Planning
Commission. The ARC provides technical review of the Precise Plan application, including the
provision of parking, trash enclosures and similar standards, and reviews the landscaping plans for
water efficiency. The ARC meetings are public, but are not noticed hearings. ARC review is
scheduled within two to three weeks of an application being found complete, and usually precedes
Planning Commission hearing by three to four weeks. The ARC provides recommendations on the
Precise Plan to the Planning Commission, which takes action on Precise Plan applications. Public
notice and mailings are made 10 days prior to a Planning Commission hearing.
The findings needed for approval of either a tract map or precise plan pertain to the project’s
consistency with State law; the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; public health and safety; and
the site’s physical ability to accommodate the project. The findings focus on General Plan and
Zoning consistency, are not subjective and do not pose a constraint to development. The average
processing time for a typical application is 4 to 6 months, including the recently approved Montage
single family homes, which received approval in 6 months, which is generally consistent with most
Valley cities, and does not represent a constraint. The City also has a building permit streamlining
process, for a fee, and allows “at risk” building permit applications, which can be submitted
immediately following ARC review, and prior to Planning Commission approval. As described
above, neither the process for a Precise Plan review, nor the time required are constraints to the
development of housing.
The City has not received any requests for streamlined processing under SB 35, and to date has
relied on the requirements of law should an SB 35 project be proposed. In order to encourage
development of affordable housing under SB 35, Program 1.H has been added to require the
establishment of an SB 35 streamlining process within the first year of the planning period.
Individual single-family homes do not require a public hearing and are approved by the Planning
Department as part of the usual building plan checking process. Building permits are processed,
generally in one to four months.
Development of residential projects under the City’s recent General Plan update have been
consistent with the densities allowed under the Land Use Map.
The City’s processes are not a constraint to the provision of affordable housing.
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Application Fees
The City posts current fees and exactions that are applicable to proposed housing development
projects on the City’s website, consistent with Government Code §65940.1(a)(1)(A). Table III-21,
below, illustrates typical permit fees for a hypothetical single-family subdivision and an apartment
project. Each fee is described in detail in subsequent sections of the Housing Element. The table
is not meant to be exhaustive, but provides a general representation of typical development fees.
Total fees for a 32-unit subdivision are estimated at approximately $19,131 per unit, 63% of which
($11,908) are impact fees which are not controlled by the City. Total fees for a 32-unit apartment
complex are estimated at $7,589 per unit, 73% of which ($5,487) are non-City fees. For an
affordable housing apartment project with an average per unit cost of $208,200 per unit, the City’s
fees represent 3.6% of the cost of that unit, and are not a constraint to development. Furthermore,
the City has the ability to waive fees for affordable housing projects, with the exception of fees
not imposed by the City such as MSHCP fees, which further reduce the cost. The City’s
development fees are not an impediment to the provision of housing.
Table III-21
Typical Permit Fees for Housing Developments in Palm Desert
Fee Type
Typical Fees
32 Unit
Subdivision1
32 Unit Apartment
Project2
City Fees:
Planning Department:
Tentative Tract Map $3,308 n/a
Tentative Parcel Map n/a $1,203
Environmental Assessment $276 $276
Precise Plan $2,894 $2,894
Public Works Department3:
Grading Plan Check $3,023 $853
Subdivision Precise Grading Plan Check $3,500 n/a
SWPPP/NPDES Plan Check $176 $176
PM10 Plan Check $78 $78
Signing and Striping Plan Check $1,110 $1,110
Traffic Signal Plan Check $1,480 $1,480
Signalization Impact Fee $1,600 $1,600
Drainage Impact Fee (location dependent) $1,500 $1,500
WQMP Fee (deposit) $3,700 $3,700
Building and Safety Department:
Plan Check $46,080 $8,512
Inspection $72,960 $9,120
Permit Issuance $105 $105
New Construction Fee $25,600 $12,160
Fire Facilities Fee (location dependent) $22,688 $5,824
Art in Public Places Fee $41,080 $16,656
Subtotal, City Fees: $228,264 $64,353
Non-City Fees:
Strong Motion Implementation Program (SMIP) Fee $2,136 $866
Multi-Species Habitat Conserv. Plan (MSHCP) Fee $43,872 $8,128
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Table III-21
Typical Permit Fees for Housing Developments in Palm Desert
Fee Type
Typical Fees
32 Unit
Subdivision1
32 Unit Apartment
Project2
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) $73,920 $42,560
Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) Fee $261,120 $124,032
Subtotal, Non-City Fees: $381,048 $175,586
Total Cost: $612,206 $242,833
Total Cost Per Unit: $19,131 $7,589
1 Assumes a 10-acre subdivision (4 du/ac + 2 addl. acres), 32 single-family dwelling units. Each unit is 2,000 square feet and
valued at $513,498 (average value from Table III-14).
2 Assumes a 2-acre parcel with 32-unit multi-family apartment complex. Each unit is 950 square feet and valued at $208,200
(average value from Table III-14).
3 Does not include Half Street and Full Street Improvement Plan Check or Storm Drain Plan Check which are based on
project-specific linear feet.
Table III-22, below, identifies the City’s current (2021) Community Development/Planning fees
for processing applications and permits. They have not increased since 2012 and are not considered
a constraint to the development of affordable housing in the City.
Table III-22
Community Development/Planning Fee Schedule, 2021
Permit Type Fee
General Plan Amendment/Change of Zone $2,007
Architectural Review (single family) $226
Conditional Use Permit or Precise Plan $2,894
Environmental Assessment $276
Tentative Tract Map $3,308
Tentative Parcel Map $1,203
Source: “Community Development/Planning Fee Schedule,” Resolution 2012-37, City
of Palm Desert, June 14, 2012.
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Constraints
The residential districts of the Land Use Element allow a broad range of densities for all types of
development:
• Rural Neighborhood allows 0.05 to 1 units per acre
• Golf Course & Resort Neighborhood allows up to 8 units per acre
• Conventional Suburban Neighborhood allows 3 to 8 units per acre
• Small Town Neighborhood allows 3 to 10 units per acre
• Town Center Neighborhood allows 7 to 40 units per acre
The General Plan also allows residential uses in Commercial designations:
• Resort & Entertainment District allows up to 10 units per acre
• Regional Retail District allows 10 to 15 units per acre
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• Suburban Retail Center allows 10 to 15 units per acre
• Neighborhood Center allows 10 to 15 units per acre
• City Center/Downtown allows 12 to 40 units per acre
The City’s Zoning designations parallel the General Plan and include:
• Hillside Planned Residential District (HPR) (maximum 0.2 du/ac)
• Estate Residential District (R-E) (0.5 to 1 du/ac)
• Single-Family/Mobile Home District (R-1-M) (4 to 7 du/ac)
• Single-Family District (R-1) (2 to 8 du/ac)
• Mixed Residential District (R-2) (3 to 10 du/ac)
• Multifamily Residential District (R-3) (7 to 40 du/ac)
• Planned Residential District (PR) (4 to 40 du/ac)
Density Bonus
The Zoning Ordinance also includes density bonus provisions, incentives and concessions,
housing overlays, and flexible development standards where applicable. Section 25.34.040
establishes eligibility criteria and general provisions for density bonuses. The number of additional
dwelling units entitled depends on the number of very low, low, and moderate income units and
senior units provided in the development, with a maximum increase of 35%. Additional
concessions, such as reductions in development standards, may be approved, and special
provisions are available for development of a childcare facility or donation of land to the City.
Effective January 1, 2021, AB 2345 amends the state’s Bonus Density Law to increase the
maximum density bonus from 35% to 50% for projects that provide at least: 1) 15% of total units
for very low income households, 2) 24% of total units for low income households, or 3) 44% of
total for-sale units for moderate income households. AB 2345 also decreases the threshold of set-
aside low income units required to qualify for concessions or incentives, and decreases the number
of parking spaces required for 2 and 3-bedroom units. Density bonus projects within ½ mile of a
major transit stop may also qualify for reduced parking requirements. Program 9.A directs the City
to amend the Zoning Ordinance to assure compliance with AB 2345.
Housing Overlays
The Senior Housing Overlay (SO) allows flexibility in density and development standards to
reflect the unique requirements of persons over the age of 55. The SO allows for reductions in
parking standards, and calculates units based on population per acre, rather than units per acre, to
allow greater flexibility in the development process. In 2020, the City replaced the former
Medium/High Density Housing Overlay District with the Housing Overlay District (HOD) to
incentivize the development of new housing units at affordable rents. The HOD provides optional,
flexible development standards, density bonuses, design criteria, and parking reductions for the
development of a wide variety of housing products which provide a minimum of 20% of all units
at income-restricted rents, or at least one unit for smaller residential projects. It also eliminates the
public hearing requirements and waives City plan check/inspection fees and potentially other fees.
The HDO was applied to all Housing Authority parcels and privately owned parcels listed in Table
III-47, Vacant Land Inventory.
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Residential Development Standards
The development standards in the Zoning Ordinance are also not restrictive, as shown in Table
III-23, below.
Table III-23
Residential Zoning District Development Standards
Standard
Zoning District*
R-E3 R-13
R-2
R-3
R-1-M1
HPR
4
PR5
≥1ac
≥15,000s
f
≥10,000s
f
but
≤15,000s
f
<10,000s
f
Units/Acre 1-2 2-3 3-4 5-8 3-10 7-40 7 1/5 ac 4-40
Lot Size,
minimum
40,000
sf
15,000
sf
10,000
sf
8,000
sf
3,500
sf
3,000
sf
20 ac/
5,000 sf
---
---
Lot Size,
maximum
1 ac
No max
14,999
sf
9,999
sf
No
max
No
max
No max
---
---
Lot Width,
minimum
150’
90’
90’
70’
50’
40’
500’
---
---
Lot Depth,
minimum
200’
125’
100’
---
---
---
---
---
---
Lot
Coverage,
maximum
30%
35%2
35%2
35%2
60%
75%
---
10%
50%
Setback
Front/Side
/
Rear
30/10/5
0
25/15/20 20/8/20 20/5/15 12/5/1
5
10/8/1
0
20/10/1
0
-/-/- -/-/-8
Parking 2/unit9 2/unit9 2/unit9 2/unit9 2/unit9 2/unit9 2/unit9 2/unit
9
2/unit
9
Building
Height,
max
15’ (18’
ARC)7
15’
(18’
ARC)7
15’
(18’
ARC)7
15’
(18’
ARC)
30’
40’
18’
---
40’
Group
usable
open
space/du,
minimum
---
---
---
---
---
300 sf
---
---
---
* Residential development is allowed in all Commercial zones
1-7 Notes are provided in Zoning Ordinance Table 25.10-3.
8. Established in Precise Plan.
9. Except in HOD, where Studios and One Bedrooms are 1.5/unit.
ARC = Architectural Review Commission
Source: City of Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance, Table 25.10-3
The City’s development standards allow for two story development in the R-1 district (lot size
<10,000 sf), 2.5 stories in the R-2 district, and 3 stories in the R-3 and PR districts. Common area
requirements in the R-3 and PR zones are also typical of desert cities and allow for clustering of
units to allow for common area amenities. Even with imposition of the City’s development
standards, and assuming a unit size of 1,000 square feet, with two parking spaces per unit and 40%
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open space, densities in excess of 22 units per acre could be achieved. Therefore, the City’s
development standards are not a constraint on the development of housing.
Accessory Dwelling Units
The Zoning Ordinance was updated in 2020 to comply with new state legislation pertaining to
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). An ADU is an
attached or detached residential unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one
or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence; it also
includes efficiency units and manufactured homes. A JADU is no greater than 500 square feet in
size, contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family structure, including its own
sanitation facilities or shares them with the single-family structure, and includes an efficiency
kitchen. ADUs and JADUs are permitted on any lot in a residential or mixed use zone, with the
exception of the Hillside Planned Residential (HPR) zone, and are also permitted in the
Public/Institutional zone. As shown in the following table, between 2014 and 2020, a total of 162
ADU building permits were issued (average of 23 ADUs per year).
Table III-24
ADU Building Permits, 2014-2020
Year No. of Permits Issued
2014 26
2015 19
2016 27
2017 26
2018 21
2019 19
2020 24
Total: 162
Short-term Rental Ordinance
Section 5.10.050 of the Municipal Code defines short-term rental (STR) units as privately-owned
residential dwellings rented for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes for a period of less than
27 consecutive days. STRs are allowed in the RE (Residential Estate), HPR (Hillside Planned
Residential), R3 (Residential Multiple Family) except for apartment units, and PR (Planned
Residential) only within a Homeowners Association that allows for STRs with written approval.
Homeowners are required to obtain a STR permit and collect transient occupancy taxes (TOT) at
a rate of 11% of the rent charged. STRs provide homeowners with opportunities to increase their
incomes, which can offset their housing costs. STRs are often rented by vacationers rather than
permanent residents, and the added TOT revenues are not considered a constraint to housing.
Furthermore, because only units within planned communities are allowed to have STRs, and these
communities contain only market rate units, the presence of STRs in Palm Desert does not
constrain the development of affordable housing.
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Low Barrier Navigation Centers
Assembly Bill (AB) 101 requires that Low Barrier Navigation Centers (LBNC) be a by-right use
in areas zoned for mixed use and nonresidential zoning districts permitting multifamily uses.
LBNCs provide temporary room and board with limited barriers to entry while case managers
work to connect homeless individuals to income, public benefits, permanent housing, or other
shelter. Program 5.D of this Housing Element directs the City to review and revise the Zoning
Ordinance, as necessary, to ensure compliance with AB 101, and to modify the definition of
“homeless shelter” to include this use.
Zoning for Special Housing Types
The Zoning Code also facilitates the development of other special housing types, as summarized
in the table below. Group homes for 6 or more are permitted by right in the residential zones, and
require a Conditional Use Permit in the commercial zones, to assure high quality of life for the
residents.
Reasonable accommodation measures for disabled residents are established in Zoning Code
Section 25.64.050. Reasonable accommodation requires a no-fee application, and are approved at
the staff level, subject only to the following standards:
1. The requested accommodation is requested by or on behalf of one or more individuals with a
disability protected under the fair housing laws.
2. The requested accommodation is necessary to provide one or more individuals with a disability
an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.
3. The requested accommodation will not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on
the City as “undue financial or administrative burden” is defined in fair housing laws and
interpretive case law.
4. The requested accommodation will not result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of the
City’s zoning program, as “fundamental alteration” is defined in fair housing laws and
interpretive case law.
5. The requested accommodation will not, under the specific facts of the case, result in a direct
threat to the health or safety of other individuals or substantial physical damage to the property
of others.
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Table III-25
City of Palm Desert
Zoning for Special Housing Types
Housing Type Zoning Where Permitted
Multi-family housing R-2, R-3 permitted use
PR conditional use
OP, PC-1, PC-2, PC-3, PC-4, SI conditional use
P conditional use
Factory-built, manufactured housing R-1-M conditional use
P conditional use
Mobile homes R-1-M conditional use
P conditional use
Manufactured home parks R-1-M conditional use
Farmworker housing P conditional use
Homeless shelter SI permitted use
Emergency shelters PC-1, SI permitted use
Transitional & supportive housing RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-1M, HPR, PR permitted
use
Single-room occupancy units SI conditional use
Group home RE, R-1, R-2, HPR, PR permitted use
OP, PC-1, PC-4, SI conditional use
P conditional use
Guest dwelling RE, R-1, R-2, HPR, PR permitted use
Caretaker housing SI permitted use
Assisted living R-1, R-2, R-3, PR conditional use
ADUs and JADUs RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-1M, PR, P permitted use
Infrastructure Requirements
Most of the City is served by General Plan roads, water, and sanitary sewer facilities. Individual
development projects are required to connect to water and sewer facilities and improve roadways
in and adjacent to the project. Adjacent roadways must be improved to their ultimate half width
and include curb, gutter and sidewalk. Roadway standards for local or neighborhood streets that
allow parking on both sides must have a paved width of 40 feet. The City will allow deviations to
these standards, including the narrowing of streets if on-street parking is restricted.
Pursuant to SB 1087, the Coachella Valley Water District will be provided with the adopted
Housing Element and required to establish specific procedures to grant priority service to
affordable housing projects. As water and sewer services are installed in most neighborhoods in
the City, the City’s water and sewer provider, the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), will
not be constrained in providing services in the City. CVWD has an approved Urban Water
Management Plan (UWMP), which was developed based on the City’s General Plan build out,
which states that it has sufficient supplies available to meet the City’s built out demands.
The District’s Cook Street Water Reclamation Plant (WRP-10), which provides sanitary sewer
treatment for the City, has a combined secondary capacity of 18 million gallons per day, and in
2021 processed an average daily flow of approximately 9 million gallons per day. The District,
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therefore, has more than enough capacity to treat wastewater generated by the City in the future,
including sufficient capacity to accommodate the regional housing need. As referenced in its 2015
UWMP, CVWD’s long-range plans include adding treated and untreated Colorado River water to
its urban water distribution system and using desalinated agricultural drain water for irrigation
purposes. The City routinely consults and coordinates with CVWD to assure that services and
facilities are adequate to meet the community’s needs.
“Dry” utilities in the City include electricity, natural gas, telephone, cable, and solid waste
collection and disposal. Southern California Edison (SCE) provides electricity to most of the City
of Palm Desert. Imperial Irrigation District (IID) provides power to limited portions of the City,
including most of the California State University/San Bernardino (CSSB) Coachella Valley
Campus and the Avondale Country Club. Natural gas services and facilities are provided to most
of the City by the Southern California Gas Company through regional high-pressure transmission
lines and medium-pressure distribution lines. Development located west of the Palm Valley
Stormwater Channel, parallel to Highway 74, is not connected to the natural gas system and uses
propane gas as an alternative fuel source. Telecommunication services are provided to the City by
Frontier Communications, Spectrum and other cell service providers. Solid waste collection and
disposal is provided by Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services. The City coordinates with utility and
service providers, as necessary, regarding the planning, designing, and siting of distribution and
other facilities to assure the timely and environmentally sensitive expansion of facilities.
Public Works Fees
Table III-26 depicts the City’s Public Works Department engineering fees, including those
associated with site preparation and infrastructure.
Table III-26
Public Works Engineering Fees
Grading Plan Check (per plan) $853 1st 3 acres
$310/acre ea. add. acre
Subdivision Precise Grading Plan Check $1,628 up to 8 lots; $78/lot each add.
Hydrology Report Plan Check $352/acre
SWPPP/NPDES Plan Check $176
PM10 Plan $78
Half Street Improvement Plan Check $891/1000 LF
Full Street Improvement Plan Check $1,550/1000 LF
Storm Drain Plan Check $1,550/1000 LF
Signing and Striping Plan Check $1,110
Traffic Signal Plan Check $1,480
Faithful Performance Bonds 100% of Public Improvements + 25% of
Grading Amount
Labor & Materials Bond ½ of Faithful Performance Amount
Signalization Impact Fee $50.00/residential unit
Drainage Impact Fee $1,000-$4,000/ac. (based on location)
MSHCP Fee 0-8 units/acre: $1,371 per unit
8.1-14 units/acre: $571 per unit
14+ units/acre: $254 per unit
WQMP Fee $3,700
Sources: “Public Works Engineering Fees,” City of Palm Desert, June 27, 2017; MSHCP Local Development
Mitigation Fee, Coachella Valley Conservation Commission, July 1, 2020.
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Because individual projects vary greatly, it is not possible to determine an average cost per unit
based on Public Works fees beyond the estimate provided in Table III-21; however, the limited
impact fees charged by the City make it one of the less costly in the Coachella Valley in which to
develop. These fees are not a constraint on the development of affordable housing.
Building Code Requirements
As with most communities in California, the City has adopted the California Building Code (CBC)
and updates the Code periodically as State-wide updates are developed. Currently (2021), the City
is enforcing the provisions of the 2019 CBC. The City cannot adopt standards that are less
stringent than the CBC. The only local amendments made by the City are administrative and relate
to the timing of payment of fees. These amendments have no impact on the provision of affordable
housing. Since all communities in the State enforce similar provisions, the City’s CBC
requirements are not an undue constraint on the development of affordable housing.
Building Permit Fees5
The Building Department charges on a per square foot basis for building permit plan checks and
inspections. For single-family custom or tract homes less than 2,500 square feet, the combined
architectural and structural charge is $0.72 per square foot for plan check, and $1.14 per square
foot for inspection. Fees vary slightly for other single-family housing types and sizes. For multi-
family residential units, the combined architectural and structural plan check fee is $0.30 per
square foot for projects less than 15,000 square feet, and $0.28 per square foot for projects larger
than 15,000 square feet. Inspection fees are $0.36 per square foot for the smaller projects, and
$0.30 per square foot for the larger projects. A flat fee of $105 is charged for permit issuance. In
all cases, whether single family or multi-family, additional charges apply for plumbing and
electrical inspections.
New Construction Tax
Per Ordinance No. 216, a new construction tax of $0.40 per square foot is charged on all new and
additional square footage added to the building under roof (i.e. additional square footage for single-
family dwelling additions, converting garages, atriums or patio areas to living space and all
commercial additions).
Low Income Housing Mitigation Fee
Per City Resolution 90-130, all commercial development is assessed mitigation fees which are
directed toward low income housing. Fees are paid at the issuance of building permits, according
to the following schedule.
5 “Building and Safety Fee Schedule,” Resolution 2012-37, City of Palm Desert, June 22, 2012.
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Table III-27
Low Income Housing Mitigation Fee Schedule
Type of Development Fee
General Mixed Commercial $1.00 per sq. ft.
Professional Office $0.50 per sq. ft.
Industrial $0.33 sq. ft.
Resort Hotel (major amenities) $1,000 per room
Non-Resort Hotel (limited amenities) $620 per room
Fire Facilities Impact Mitigation Fee
The Fire Facilities Impact Mitigation Fee, shown below, is charged in designated areas to
supplement future fire protection needs.
Table III-28
Fire Facilities Impact Mitigation Fee Schedule
Type of Development Fee
Residential:
Low Density $709/unit
Medium Density $306/unit
High Density $182/unit
Note: fee is charged only in designated areas
Non-residential fees are not shown.
Art in Public Places Fee
Per Ordinance No. 473, the City charges an Art in Public Places fee. The residential fee is 0.25 of
1% of valuation of the structure. Individual single-family dwelling units not in a development are
exempt from the first $100,000.
Other Development Fees
In addition to the City’s fees, residential developers are responsible for the payment of the State
mandated school fees. School fees in the Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) are
currently (2021) $4.08 per square foot.
Development in the Coachella Valley is also required to pay Transportation Uniform Mitigation
Fees (TUMF) to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) to offset impacts to
regional roads and transportation improvements. The fee is $2,310 per detached single-family unit,
$1,330 per multi-family/mobile home unit, and $495 per nursing/congregate care unit. There is a
15% discount for transit-oriented development. Affordable housing is exempt from TUMF fees.
The City is within the boundaries of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation
Plan (CV MSHCP). As such, new development projects are required to pay local development
mitigation fees for the acquisition and management of habitat lands. Fees are listed in Table III-
26.
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The City’s Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) fee is charged on new development.
For residential development, the fee is 0.00013 of total valuation. Collected SMIP fees are passed
through to the State Department of Conservation.
Developers also must pay connection and/or metering fees for public utilities. These fees vary
somewhat from one provider to the next, but since many of the utility companies in the Coachella
Valley serve all the cities, the fees are consistent throughout the area.
Code compliance for structural deficiencies or maintenance problems is processed as follows. A
phone call and/or a site visit is made to inspect the reported problem and discuss correction of
deficiencies with the owner. In most instances, this is sufficient to cause the violation to be
corrected by the property owner. If the violation is not corrected, a notice is sent to the owner,
giving the owner 20 days to correct the violation. The City has the ability to directly abate a
violation if the owner is unwilling or cannot be located. All costs associated with abatement are
billed to the property owner. If the owner is unwilling to pay, a lien is placed on the property.
These procedures are typical of those employed by most cities in California and do not place an
undue constraint on the development or maintenance of housing.
Efforts to Remove Governmental Constraints
No governmental constraints have been identified that have a significant adverse impact on
housing development in Palm Desert. The City’s permitting process and infrastructure
requirements are comparable to those of other Coachella Valley cities. Although some application
fees have increased somewhat since the last planning period, they remain among the lowest in the
region. General Plan and zoning land use designations allow for all types of development and a
broad range of densities. Zoning Code Section 25.34.040 allows the City to grant density bonuses,
offer incentives and concessions, and waive or reduce development standards for affordable
housing projects that can result in identifiable cost reductions to the developer. The City’s housing
policies and programs have been reviewed and revised, as necessary, to assure that governmental
constraints are minimized. Policy 7 of this Housing Element allows the City Council to waive fees
for affordable housing projects on a case-by-case basis.
Non-Governmental Constraints
In general, the City sees applications for building permits submitted within approximately 30 days
of entitlement of a project. This process, however, is entirely under the control of the developer,
and can vary substantially from one project to another.
The City generally does not receive requests for projects below the density allowed for sites on its
Vacant Land Inventory (Table III-47). Recent project applications rather have requested the
maximum density for these sites (please see further discussion under Land Inventory, below).
There are no non-governmental constraints that impact the City’s ability to meet its RHNA
allocation by income category. On the contrary, the City’s processing times and costs have
generated applications for 710 units affordable to very low and low income households, and 617
units affordable to moderate income households (see Pending Affordable Housing Projects,
below). The constraints, expressed by the affordable housing community at City Housing Element
workshops and study sessions, occur with State funding applications, not with non-governmental
aspects of the development process. The City actively supports affordable housing project funding
applications in order to overcome the constraint caused by State processes.
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Economic Constraints
Economic constraints are those associated with the cost of land and construction, and the ability
to finance any housing, ranging from single-family homes to larger apartment or condominium
projects. The cost of land varies somewhat from city to city in the Coachella Valley, but the cost
of construction and the ability of homes and projects to financed is regional in nature.
Land and Housing Costs
The cost of land has the potential to impact the overall cost of housing. A survey of vacant
residential lots in Palm Desert found that single-family properties range from approximately
$156,000 to $1,400,000 per acre, with an average of $804,453 per acre.6 Multi-family properties
average $391,598 per acre.
As shown in Table III-19, according to ACS data, the median cost of existing homes in Palm
Desert increased 9.0% between 2013 and 2018, from $308,000 to $335,400. According to a recent
regional economic study, the median price in 2020 (3rd quarter) was $484,324 for existing homes
and $621,938 for new homes.7
The American Community Survey determined that the median rental rate in the City in 2018 was
$1,260. In order to update this information to current (2021) conditions, representative rental rates
for non-subsidized apartments were collected and are provided in Table III-29, below. As shown,
rents can range from $1,675 to $2,490 for a 3-bedroom unit. Additional analysis shows rents can
range from $3,000 to $7,500 and higher for a 4+-bedroom unit.8
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Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms
No. of Bedrooms Median Gross Rent*
No bedroom $729
1 bedroom $974
2 bedrooms $1,307
3 bedrooms $1,691
4 bedrooms $2,082
5+ bedrooms Not provided
Median Gross Rent: $1,260
* estimated, renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year
Estimates, Table B25031
6 LandWatch.com, accessed January 28, 2021.
7 “Inland Empire Quarterly Economic Report,” Year 32, Economics & Politics, Inc. October 2020.
8 Rent.com, accessed September 3, 2020.
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Table III-30
Representative Apartment Market Rental Rates in Palm Desert,
2021
Project Name Unit Size Market
Rental Rate
The Regent 1 & 2 Bdrm $1,395-$1,685
Desert Fountains Studio, 1 & 2 Bdrm $915-$1,230
Desert Oasis Studio, 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm $1,195-$1,675
The Enclave 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm $1,660-$2,400
The Vineyards 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm $1,490-$2,490
Royal Palms 2 Bdrm $1,695
Construction Costs
Construction costs vary widely depending on location, project site, bedroom count, finishes,
fixtures, amenities, building type, and wage and hiring requirements. Other determining factors
include terrain and soil conditions, environmental factors, and availability of infrastructure. In the
Coachella Valley, construction costs for single-family dwelling units generally range from $235
to over $275 per square foot (excluding site improvements), varying based on the location, size,
materials, fixtures, and finishes selected.9 Vertical multi-family construction costs generally range
from $125 to $145 per square foot.10 A 2021 survey of regional affordable housing developers
determined that the average construction cost for affordable housing in the valley is approximately
$317,074 per unit/door.
Financing Costs
The cost of financing can also impact the development community’s ability to fund projects.
Mortgage interest rates are currently near historic lows but fluctuate over time. Affordable housing
typically relies on a mix of public and private financing sources, including tax credits, subsidies,
grants, bond funds, and other funding sources, some of which are subject to rules and restrictions.
Physical Constraints
Age of Housing Stock
As shown in Table III-15, 25,312 housing units in the City are over 30 years old, representing
63.6% of the housing stock. Maintenance in the City is not a significant issue; however, and the
Palm Desert Housing Authority has programs in place to assist lower income households with
home repairs and improvements.
Condition of Housing Stock
9 Gretchen Gutierrez, CEO, Desert Valleys Building Association, March 2021.
10 Chris Killian, Senior Vice President of Construction, National Core, March 2021. Based on a typical 50-75 unit
project with 2 and 3 story garden style walkup buildings (Type V-Wood).
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As shown in
Table III-16, of 24,114 occupied housing units in Palm Desert, 67 (0.3%) lacked complete
plumbing facilities, and 198 (0.8%) lacked complete kitchen facilities. Depending on overall
conditions, these units could be considered substandard.
The Palm Desert Housing Authority manages the Housing Improvement Program (HIP), which is
funded through CDBG. Currently, the emergency grant component is the only component that is
funded. It assists homeowners with emergency health and safety repairs to their homes, such as
roof repairs, water heater replacement, and ADA improvements. Four (4) households received
emergency grants during the 2014-2021 planning period.
Environmental Constraints
The City is identified as Zones III and IV in the Uniform Building Code (UBC) for seismic activity.
The UBC imposes certain standards for construction in these zones, which may add to the overall
costs of housing. These standards, however, are necessary for the public health and safety, and are
common throughout the Coachella Valley and California. None of the proposed sites occur on
lands designated as Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones by the State. There are no active faults
on any of the sites proposed for development of affordable housing units in the City. The standards
required to protect the City’s residents from seismic hazards are not considered a constraint to the
provision of housing. There are no other environmental constraints to the development of housing.
Energy Conservation
In addition to the requirements of Title 24 of the Building Code, the City has enacted additional
energy efficiency requirements, water conserving landscaping requirements, and has a number of
energy conservation programs for residents. Although the cost of installation of energy efficient,
“green” or similar products in a home or apartment may increase the initial cost, affordable housing
providers in the Coachella Valley have indicated that the cost differential was becoming smaller
as technologies improved; and that the long-term benefit to the home owners or renters was worth
the added initial expense. These developers implement energy conserving construction to the
greatest extent possible in their projects. Carlos Ortega Villas, an affordable senior housing project
built in 2015, includes passive heating and cooling, solar panels for generating electricity, solar
thermal panels for heating water, and water-efficient plumbing fixtures and landscape materials,
with the long-term goal of having net zero energy usage.
SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS
This section of the Housing Element quantifies households with special housing needs, such as
farmworkers, the homeless, and seniors living in the City. These households can have housing
needs which may be more difficult to address, and which require special attention.
Farm Workers
Farm workers are employed in agricultural industries, including livestock, crops, and nursery
products, and typically perform manual and/or hand tool labor-plant, cultivate, harvest, or pack
field crops. The industry is supported by both year-round and seasonal workers who typically earn
low wages, have difficulty obtaining safe and affordable housing, and have limited access-other
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services, such as education, transportation, and health care. Seasonal or migrant workers who
travel from their permanent homes-work during harvest periods may live in rooming houses,
finished garages, trailers, or other temporary shelters.
Citrus, melon, vegetable, and nursery stock production is a key component of the Coachella Valley
economy. However, agriculture is focused on the east end of the Coachella Valley, approximately
10 miles or more to the southeast. Farm worker households generally fall into low and very low
income categories. Low income groups often need housing near work; for farmworkers, housing
is most needed in rural, agricultural areas rather than urban areas. In the Coachella Valley, the
principal housing options for migrant and local seasonal farm workers are family-owned homes,
private rental houses, second units, apartments, and mobile homes. Palm Desert’s continued
urbanization has eliminated commercial farming in the City, and no agricultural lands are
designated in its General Plan. In 2018, there were 147 persons employed in “agriculture, forestry,
fishing and hunting, and mining” in the City, which constitutes only 0.7% of the City’s civilian
employed population 16 years and over, and likely consists of mining employees at local sand and
gravel operations located in unincorporated County lands and the cities of Palm Springs and Indio.
Demand for housing specifically targeted for farm workers has not been identified. Nevertheless,
as with other special needs, farmworker households can benefit from rental subsidies provided by
City and City incentives for developers to maintain affordable units that are available to all
segments of the population.
Homeless
Homeless persons are those in need of temporary or emergency shelter and include a diverse
population of individuals, including seniors, veterans, substance abusers, immigrants, physically
or mentally disabled, and families with children. Homeless individuals may live in vehicles,
encampments, abandoned buildings, outdoors, or homeless or transitional shelters.
The Homeless Point-In-Time (PIT) Count is a federally mandated annual count of homeless
individuals used to evaluate the extent of homelessness. The data provide a snapshot of
homelessness on a particular date and time. The 2019 PIT Count for Riverside County determined
there were 23 unsheltered homeless individuals in Palm Desert.11 Consistent with the HUD
definition, the unsheltered PIT Count enumerates homeless individuals and families who are
“living in a place not designed or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for humans”
(i.e., abandoned buildings, cars, parks, under bridges, bus stops, etc.). This estimate represents
0.04% of the City’s total 2019 population of 52,911 people.12 The actual number of homeless may
be higher given that many individuals, particularly women and children, remain hidden for safety
or stay in locations where they cannot be seen. It represents a 46.5% decrease over the 2018 PIT
Count for Palm Desert (43 individuals). The reduction may be due, in part, to undercounts in earlier
years and/or changes in counting and surveying methods, such as increased coverage by more
volunteers, that were implemented in 2019.
11 2019 Riverside County Homeless Point-In-Time Count and Survey Report, County of Riverside Department of
Public Social Services, page 60.
12 Department of Finance Table E-5, January 2019 estimates.
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Table III-31
Palm Desert Unsheltered Homeless Characteristics, 2019
Number % of Total
Race
American Indian 2 9%
Black 1 4%
White 18 78%
Multiple Races 1 4%
Unknown Race 1 4%
Ethnicity
Hispanic 3 13%
Non-Hispanic 16 70%
Unknown Ethnicity 4 17%
Gender
Male 15 65%
Female 8 35%
Age
Adults (>24 yrs) 20 87%
Youth (18-24 yrs) 1 4%
Unknown Age 2 9%
TOTAL HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS = 23
Source: 2019 Riverside County Homeless Point-In-Time Count and Survey Report,
County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services, page 60.
As shown in Table III-31, the majority of homeless people in Palm Desert are white (78%), non-
Hispanic (70%), male (65%), and adults over 24 years (87%). The following table describes
homeless subpopulations in Palm Desert. Of the 15 individuals interviewed, 35% were chronically
homeless, 22% had a physical disability, 22% had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), 17%
were veterans, and 13% had mental health conditions. Some subpopulations could be higher, but
the extent is unknown because 8 individuals were not interviewed for various reasons, including
refusal to participate, sleeping, a language barrier, inability to respond, or physical barriers or
unsafe site conditions.
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Table III-32
Palm Desert Homeless Subpopulations, 2019
Subpopulation Number1 % of Total
Veterans 4 17%
Chronically Homeless 8 35%
Substance Abuse 2 9%
PTSD 5 22%
Mental Health Conditions 3 13%
Physical Disability 5 22%
Developmental Disability 1 4%
Victim of Domestic Violence 1 4%
Jail release, past 12 months 3 13%
Jail release, past 90 days 1 4%
1 Results of interviews with 15 homeless individuals. Actual numbers may be higher as 8
individuals were not interviewed.
Source: 2019 Riverside County Homeless Point-In-Time Count and Survey Report,
County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services, page 60.
The City contributes over $100,000 annually to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments
(CVAG) for regional homelessness services. The City is a participant in CVAG’s Homelessness
Initiative and was also a participant of the previous Homelessness Strategic Plan, which built Roy’s
Desert Resource Center (“Roy’s”) in the western Coachella Valley. The facility opened in
December 2009 and provided emergency and transitional shelter and support services for homeless
individuals. After the closure of Roy’s in 2017, there was a need for a homeless shelter or
navigation center in the western Coachella Valley. Path of Life Ministries and now CVAG operates
a program that placed people in permanent housing before addressing issues such as joblessness
or behavioral health. Program results were positive, with 81% of the 242 people who exited the
program in the first year able to find permanent housing, and all participants who exited the
program more than doubling their monthly incomes. 13In late 2019, CVAG initiated an effort to
advance the goals of CV Housing First through a collaborative approach called the Coachella
Valley Homelessness Engagement & Action Response Team (CVHEART). The program is
expected to establish a formal structure for regional homelessness policies and programs, identify
funding opportunities for future projects, and expand multi-agency cooperation and participation.
In addition to its own efforts to end homelessness, Palm Desert’s membership in CVAG will assure
its continued participation in regional efforts.
A number of other organizations provide shelter and services to the homeless throughout the
Coachella Valley (see Table III-33 for a list of available homeless facilities in the Coachella
Valley). Shelter from the Storm, which provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic
violence in the Valley, operates its administrative offices in the City. Desert Horizon and Desert
Vista permanent supportive housing is a program in the western Coachella Valley managed by
Jewish Family Service of San Diego with 18 and 40 beds, respectively. Supportive services,
13 “CV Housing First Program Evaluation: Examining the Clients Served in the First Year: July 2017 to June
2018,” Health Assessment and Research for Communities, September 2018, page 55.
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including living skills, budgeting instruction, case management, employment assistance, food
distributions, advocacy, and community referrals and access to benefits, are provided. Residents
contribute 30% of their income based on HUD guidelines.
Table III-33
Coachella Valley Homeless Facilities and Services
Organization Name Facility Name Total Beds
Emergency Shelter
Coachella Valley Rescue
Mission
Overnight shelter (families with children,
individuals without children)
251
Coachella Valley Rescue
Mission
Overnight shelter (individuals without
children)
49
Martha’s Village and Kitchen
Inc.
Renewing Hope Emergency Shelter 120
Operation Safe House Desert Emergency Shelter 20
Path of Life Ministries Inc. CVAG Emergency Shelter Project 12
Shelter from the Storm Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter 20
County of Riverside, Desert
Healthcare District and
Foundation1
Summer Homeless Survival Program
(seasonal emergency cooling centers in
Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Desert Hot
Springs)
90
(30 in each city)
Subtotal 472 (year-round)
90 (seasonal)
Transitional Housing
Operation Safe House Harrison House (youth, young adults) 15
Subtotal 15
Rapid Rehousing
Coachella Valley Rescue
Mission
Rapid Re-Housing 5
Coachella Valley Rescue
Mission
State-funded Rapid Rehousing 13
Path of Life Ministries Inc. CVAG Rapid Re-Housing 2
Subtotal 20
Permanent Supportive Housing
Desert AIDS Project Vista Sunrise Apartments 80
Jewish Family Services Desert Horizon 18
Jewish Family Services Desert Vista 40
Jewish Family Services Permanent Supportive Housing
Expansion (new in 2018)
35
Riverside University Health
System – Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health – Coachella Valley
Permanent Housing
25
Subtotal 118
Sources: “The Path Forward: Recommendations to Advance an End to Homelessness in the Coachella
Valley,” Barbara Poppe and Associates, November 27, 2018, Appendix 3.
1 dhcd.org.
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The City also addresses homelessness at the local level. It contracts with Riverside University
Health System to provide a Behavioral Health Specialist and a Mental Health Peer Support
Specialist in Palm Desert. It also contracts with the County of Riverside for a Homelessness
Assistance Program in which two staff members offer resources through daily street outreach
efforts. The City has awarded CBDG funds to local charities, including Martha’s Village &
Kitchen, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, and Catholic Charities, for the provision of homeless
services, such as food, equipment, consumable supplies, and energy upgrades.
The City permits homeless shelters in the Service Industrial (SI) zone. There are 344.17 acres of
serviced, vacant land in this zone in the City, ranging in size from 1-20 acres. The Service
Industrial zone is appropriate for such facilities because these lands are located on transit lines,
near commercial and school sites, and in areas where other governmental services are available.
The City currently has no requirement for parking for emergency shelters. AB 139 requires that
parking be provided for employees of emergency shelters. Program 5.D. requires that the City add
this requirement to the Zoning Ordinance in 2021-2022, as part of its annual Zoning Ordinance
update.
The City allows transitional and supportive housing in all residential districts subject to only those
restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone. The General Plan
allows for an additional 8,049 residential units on 610 acres of vacant land in the City, in a range
of densities, which will accommodate the City’s need for transitional and supportive housing.
Seniors
The Coachella Valley has a long-established reputation as a popular retirement destination. In
2018, the City had 17,582 residents over the age of 65, representing 33.7% of the population. These
seniors were in a total of 11,302 households. Home ownership data shown in the table below
indicates that approximately 22% of seniors are renters, and 78% are homeowners.
Table III-34
City of Palm Desert
Householders 65 Years and Over, by Tenure
Householder Age
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Households % Households %
Total, City of Palm Desert 14,842 100.0 9,272 100.0
Total, Non-Senior Households 6,018 40.5 6,794 73.3
Total, Householders 65 Years & Over 8,824 59.5 2,478 26.7
65 to 74 years 4,389 29.6 1,124 12.1
75 to 84 years 3,203 21.6 647 7.0
85 years and over 1,232 8.3 707 7.6
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table B25007
According to the American Community Survey, an estimated 1,590 seniors have incomes below
the poverty level, which represents 9.0% of all seniors in the City. The 2020 federal poverty
guideline for one person is $12,760. The major source of income for most seniors is Social
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Security, and the average Social Security monthly benefit is $1,503.14 Therefore, a single senior
paying 30% of their monthly Social Security income on housing costs would pay $451 toward
housing costs. However, Palm Desert median rents are $974 for a one-bedroom unit. A two-person
senior household would have $902 available for housing costs, which would be sufficient for a
one-bedroom unit. Therefore, Social Security alone cannot adequately cover housing costs for
seniors living alone in the City.
Table III-35
Senior Incomes Below the Poverty Level
Age Group
No. of Residents with
Income in Past 12 Months
Below Poverty Level
65 to 74 years 847
75 years and over 743
Total 1,590
Source: 2014-2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates, Table B17001
Special considerations affecting senior households include income limitations, access to health
care and transportation, accommodations for physical disabilities and limitations, and long-term
care concerns. Senior housing needs can include low-income apartments, retirement communities,
independent living centers, assisted living centers, nursing homes, and hospice care centers.
There are seven senior apartment projects in the City which are owned and operated by the Housing
Authority, providing 380 units for very low, low and moderate income senior households. Nursing
care facilities in the City include the Carlotta, with 192 beds; Manorcare Health Services, with 178
beds; and Monterey Palms, with 99 beds. Numerous senior communities are located in the City,
including Atria Palm Desert, Atria Hacienda, Segovia, Palm Desert Senior Living Oahu Cottage,
and Fountains at the Carlotta, Legend Gardens, which provide a range of services including
medical transport, assistance with housekeeping and personal care, hospice and dementia care, and
onsite recreational and social opportunities. Numerous senior support services are provided by
various organizations, including those listed in the following table.
Table III-36
Senior Resources
Organization Services Provided
Braille Institute Coachella Valley
Neighborhood Center
Rehabilitation, enrichment classes, in-home support for the
visually impaired
The Joslyn Center Health/fitness programs, social events, classes, Wellness Center,
food distribution
Eisenhower Memory Care Center Adult day center for neuro-cognitive impairments
FIND Food Bank Food distribution
Hidden Harvest Food distribution
Jewish Family Services of the Desert Advocacy, case management services
Riverside County Office on Aging Medical case management, counseling, transportation
assistance, meals
14 Social Security Administration Fact Sheet, December 2019 Beneficiary Data.
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Senior Resources
Organization Services Provided
Salvation Army Food distribution, social events, community programs
Senior Advocates of the Desert Public benefits and social services assistance, emergency
financial assistance
SunLine Transit Agency For seniors and disabled residents: Half-Fare Program, Taxi
Voucher Program, SunDial paratransit service, bus travel
training
The City’s Senior Housing Overlay provides flexible development standards for a variety of
housing for residents age 55 and over, including attached or detached units for sale or rent and
associated recreational facilities.
Persons with Disabilities
This population includes individuals with mental and physical disabilities that may require
affordable housing with convenient access to public transportation and health care services, as well
as structural adaptations to accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices. Housing needs
can include independent home environments, homes with special modifications and design
features, supervised apartments, inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, and senior care
facilities. Individuals who are unable to work because of disability may require income support,
and their limited incomes can severely restrict their ability to pay for housing and living expenses.
The 2018 ACS identified 7,901 persons in the City with disabilities, of which 4,593 (58.1%) were
persons over the age of 65. Individuals may be affected by one or more types of disability. The
table below identifies the number of disabilities, by type, for Palm Desert residents. The most
prevalent disabilities are ambulatory difficulties (26.3%) and hearing difficulties (19.5%).
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Table III-37
City of Palm Desert
Number of Disabilities, by Disability Type
Number of
Disabilities
Percent of Total
Disabilities
Disabilities, ages 0-17
Hearing Difficulty 101 0.7%
Vision Difficulty 182 1.3%
Cognitive Difficulty 204 1.4%
Ambulatory Difficulty 42 0.3%
Self-Care Difficulty 8 0.1%
Independent Living Difficulty * *
Subtotal, ages 0-17 537 3.7%
Disabilities, ages 18-64
Hearing Difficulty 549 3.8%
Vision Difficulty 700 4.9%
Cognitive Difficulty 1,170 8.1%
Ambulatory Difficulty 1,405 9.8%
Self-Care Difficulty 615 4.3%
Independent Living Difficulty 1,004 7.0%
Subtotal, ages 18-64 5,443 37.8%
Disabilities, ages 65+
Hearing Difficulty 2,153 14.9%
Vision Difficulty 776 5.4%
Cognitive Difficulty 981 6.8%
Ambulatory Difficulty 2,347 16.3%
Self-Care Difficulty 748 5.2%
Independent Living Difficulty 1,423 9.9%
Subtotal, ages 65+ 8,428 58.5%
Total Disabilities 14,408 100%
Total Civilian Non-Institutionalized
Population with a Disability 7,901
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table S1810.
* data not provided
Facilities that provide specialized accommodations and services for the disabled are located in the
City and Coachella Valley region and are identified in the “Seniors” discussion above, and
“Persons with Developmental Disabilities” section below. In addition, Desert Vista Permanent
Supportive Housing, a HUD-funded program, provides housing and services to 40 homeless
individuals with disabilities. Clients pay up to 30% of their income based on HUD guidelines.
The California Building Code requires that all new multi-family construction include a percentage
of units accessible to persons with disabilities. The City of Palm Desert Building Department
requires compliance with these standards as part of the Building Permit review and inspection
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process. The City’s affordable housing projects include units for persons with disabilities. The City
has housed between 91 and 188 disabled persons in its properties annually in recent years, varying
from year to year.
The City adheres to State guidelines regarding handicapped access and promotes the use of
principles of architectural design that aid the disabled. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requires all new multi-family construction to include a percentage of units accessible to persons
with disabilities. The City monitors and requires compliance with these standards as part of the
building permit review, issuance, and inspection process.
The City imposes no special requirements or prohibitions on the development of housing for
persons with disabilities, beyond the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. There
is no concentration restriction for residential care homes. State and federal law does not permit the
City to regulate group homes of 6 or fewer residents. Group homes of 7 or more residents are
permitted, with approval of a conditional use permit, in the RE, R-1, R-2, HPR, and PR zones.
Zoning Code Section 25.64.050 allows for reasonable accommodations in zoning and land use
regulations, policies, and practices when needed to provide an individual with a disability an equal
opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Per Senate Bill No. 812, the Housing Element must include analysis of the special housing needs
of individuals with developmental disabilities. A developmental disability is defined by Section
4512 of the Welfare and Institutions Code as “a disability that originates before an individual
becomes 18 years old, continues or can be expected to continue indefinitely, and constitutes a
substantial disability for that individual.” This includes intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy,
epilepsy, autism, and related conditions, but does not include other handicapping conditions that
are solely physical in nature.
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) implements a statewide system of
community-based services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. DDS
contracts with the Inland Regional Center (IRC) in Riverside to provide and coordinate local
services in Riverside County, including the City of Palm Desert. IRC currently (2021) serves 234
clients who are Palm Desert residents.
Housing needs for individuals with developmental disabilities can range from traditional
independent living environments, to supervised group quarters, to institutions where medical care
and other services are provided onsite. Important housing considerations for this group include
proximity to public transportation, accessibility of the home and surroundings, access to medical
and other public services, and affordability.
A variety of housing options and support services in the Coachella Valley are provided by local
and regional service agencies, including the following:
• Angel View, a non-profit organization based in Desert Hot Springs, operates 19 six-bed
group homes for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities. The
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homes provide 24-hour nursing and/or attendant care and can accommodate 100+ individuals
at a time. There are 16 homes in the Coachella Valley, including 12 in Desert Hot Springs, 3
in Palm Springs, and 1 in Thousand Palms.
• The Inland Regional Center uses person-centered planning when developing a Consumer’s
Individual Program Plan (IPP). The IPP outlines the goals developed by the Consumer and
their support team, as well as the services and supports they will receive to help achieve those
goals. Many of the services/supports listed in the IPP are funded by Inland Regional Center.
However, services and supports may also be provided by other agencies, such as the Social
Security Administration, school districts, county agencies, etc.
• Casas San Miguel de Allende in Cathedral City includes 48 apartment units for individuals
with special needs or long-term disabilities.
• Canyon Springs in Cathedral City is a State developmental center operated by DDS. It
provides residential services, treatment, and job training for up to 55 adults with intellectual
and developmental disabilities. Referrals for admission are made by the Inland Regional
Center. Each person is assessed and participates in developing and carrying out an Individual
Program Plan. Residents have opportunities to participate in a variety of integrated activities
in natural environments at home, at work, and in the community.
Other local agencies provide additional support services to the developmentally disabled
population. Desert Arc, a non-profit organization based in Palm Desert, provides vocational
training and employment to adult clients with developmental disabilities in the Coachella Valley
and Morongo Basin. It operates on-site businesses at its primary campus in Palm Desert and two
smaller workshop facilities. Most clients are placed by the Inland Regional Center. Of its 695
clients in 2019, 71 are Palm Desert residents.
The City has a long-standing relationship with Desert ARC. During the 2014-2021 planning
period, the City awarded it approximately $201,000 across four projects for various ADA facility
improvements. The City is working with prospective developers to develop Arc Village, an entitled
project that proposes 32 one-bedroom and 4 two-bedroom affordable housing units, a community
center, swimming pool, and recreational space for special needs adults on the Desert Arc campus.
The project would offer proximity to transit, Desert Arc, and its services and job opportunities.
The City continues to work to facilitate completion of this project.
Through its building permit review and inspection process, the City adheres to the Americans with
Disabilities Act and California Building Code, which require that all multi-family development
include a percentage of units that are accessible and “barrier-free” to disabled residents. The City
will continue to coordinate with the Inland Regional Center and other appropriate agencies and
organizations that serve this population. The City will continue to encourage developers to reserve
a portion of affordable housing projects for the disabled, including those with developmental
disabilities, and will continue to identify and pursue funding sources for special needs housing.
Extremely Low-Income Households
Extremely Low-Income (ELI) households are defined by HCD as those which earn less than 30%
of the area median income (AMI). ELI households are a subset of the very low-income household
category in a region. The AMI for a 4-person household in Riverside County is $75,300. ELI
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household incomes are defined by HCD and HUD as those earning less than $26,200.15 These
households are sensitive to unexpected changes in income and expenditures and typically require
assistance for housing.16
Existing Needs
Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data are compiled by HUD to evaluate
housing problems and needs, particularly for low income households, based on Census data.
According to the latest CHAS data, 2,815 households (11.9% of total households) in Palm Desert
are considered extremely low-income. More than half (55%) of ELI households are renters. Of all
ELI households, the majority (82.6%) experience housing problems, including incomplete kitchen
and plumbing facilities, overcrowding and severe overcrowding, and cost burden greater than 30%
of income (overpayment). Nearly 82% are in overpayment situations, and 73.2% are in severe
overpayment situations in which housing costs are greater than 50% of household income.
Table III-38
Housing Problems for Extremely Low-Income Households
Owners Renters Total
Total Number of ELI Households 1,270 1,545 2,815
Percent with any housing problems* 79.5% 85.1% 82.6%
Percent with Cost Burden >30% of income 79.5% 83.5% 81.9%
Percent with Cost Burden >50% of income 68.9% 76.7% 73.2%
Total Number of Households 14,270 9,455 23,730
* housing problems include incomplete kitchen facilities, incomplete plumbing facilities, more than 1
person per room (overcrowding), and cost burden greater than 30% of income.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, CHAS, based on the 2012-2016 ACS.
Projected Needs
To calculate projected ELI housing needs, the City assumed 50% of its very low income Regional
Housing Need Assessment (RHNA) consists of ELI households. From its very low income need
of 675 units (see Table III-38), the City has projected a need of 337 units for ELI households.
Housing Options
Currently, more than 28% of the units within the City-owned affordable housing portfolio are
designated for extremely low-income households. Extremely low income households are also
eligible to receive rental assistance through the County of Riverside Housing Authority’s Housing
Choice Voucher (Section 8) program. Small ELI households may also find affordable housing in
Single Room Occupancy (SRO) hotels, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and guest houses, which
are typically affordable options. SROs are permitted in the SI zoning district with a Conditional
Use Permit. ADUs are permitted in the RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, HPR, and PR zoning districts. Guest
dwellings are permitted in the RE, R-1, R-2, HPR, and PR zoning districts.
15 Per HUD, the Extremely Low Income (ELI) income limit is the greater of either: 1) 60% of Very Low Income
limit ($37,650), which equals $22,590, or 2) poverty guideline established by Dept. of Health and Human
Services (HHS), which equals $26,200.
16 Palm Desert Housing Authority follows HCD requirements (not HUD) for ELI households.
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Large Households
Large households (those with 5 or more people) require larger homes with more bedrooms and
may find it difficult to locate adequate and affordable housing if there is a limited supply of larger
units. The cost of larger homes is typically higher than smaller units, and large families can
experience a higher cost burden associated with housing.
The 2018 ACS indicates there were 1,013 households with five or more persons in the City, which
constitutes 4.2% of all households. This represents a 5.9% decrease from year 2011 (1,076
households). Of large households, 411 (40.6%) are owners and 602 (59.4%) are renters. ACS also
identified a total of 2,446 housing units with 4 or more bedrooms, or 10.2% of all housing units in
the City. This may suggest that there are generally a sufficient number of larger housing units to
accommodate larger families.
Table III-39
City of Palm Desert
Household Size, by Tenure
Household Size
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Households % Households %
1 person 4,897 33.0% 3,803 41.0%
2 persons 7,208 48.6% 3,108 33.5%
3 persons 1,602 10.8% 1,110 12.0%
4 persons 724 4.9% 649 7.0%
5 persons 302 2.0% 269 2.9%
6 persons 94 0.6% 200 2.2%
7 persons or more 15 0.1% 133 1.4%
Total Households 14,842 100.0% 9,272 100.0%
Total Households with 5+ Persons 411 2.8% 602 6.5%
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table B25009
Table III-40
City of Palm Desert
Number of Bedrooms, by Tenure
No. of Bedrooms
Owner-Occupied
Renter-Occupied
Total
Occupied Units
No. of Units % No. of Units % No. of Units %
0 bedrooms 122 0.8% 572 6.2% 694 2.9%
1 bedroom 160 1.1% 2,511 27.1% 2,671 11.1%
2 bedrooms 5,838 39.3% 4,319 46.6% 10,157 42.1%
3 bedrooms 6,492 43.7% 1,654 17.8% 8,146 33.8%
4 bedrooms 1,926 13.0% 216 2.3% 2,142 8.9%
5+ bedrooms 304 2.0% 0 0.0% 304 1.3%
Total 14,842 100.0% 9,272 100.0% 24,114 100.0%
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table B25042
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Despite the number of 4+-bedroom dwelling units in the current housing stock, renters occupied
the majority (77.3%) of overcrowded units. Only 216 of 2,446 units with 4 or more bedrooms are
rental units, indicating a need for additional large rental units.
Prices for larger units tend to be affordable only to moderate and above moderate income
households. Large, very low income households may find it difficult to find affordable and
adequate housing. The City implements a number of housing programs to assist with finding
adequate housing, including the provision of affordable housing units, mortgage and home
ownership guidance, and home rehabilitation programs.
Female-Headed Households
Female-headed households can experience lower incomes, higher living expenses, higher poverty
rates, and low rates of homeownership. Finding adequate and affordable housing is a high priority.
Special considerations for this population include proximity to schools, childcare, employment,
and health care.
As shown in Table III-6, there are 2,858 single-parent-headed family households in Palm Desert,
or 11.9% of all households. Male-headed family households comprise 4.3% of all households, and
female-headed family households comprise 7.6%. The number of female-headed family
households increased compared to 2010 (1,370 female-headed, 5.9% of total family households).
ACS data from 2018 show of the estimated 1,828 households with a female householder (no
husband present) in the City, approximately 41.3% had children under 18 years of age. Over one-
third (34.8%) of all families with incomes below the poverty level are female-headed households.
Table III-41
Female-Headed Household Characteristics
Number Percent
Total Households 24,114 100%
Female-Headed Households, no spouse/partner present 1,828 7.6%
Female-Headed Households with own children under 18 755 -
Female-Headed Households without children under 18 1,073 -
Total Families, Income in the Past 12 Months Below Poverty Level 2,098 100%
Female Householders, Income in the Past 12 Months Below Poverty
Level
731 34.8%
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table DP02; ACS 2018 Supplemental
Estimates Detailed Table K201703
The City’s continued implementation of affordable housing projects, public outreach efforts on
fair housing issues, and efforts to maintain affordability restrictions on affordable units will serve
those female-headed households requiring housing assistance.
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Affordable Units at Risk
There are 67 restricted ownership units in the City which are at risk of losing their affordability
restriction. These units were built or rehabilitated by private parties, such as Habitat for Humanity
and Building Horizons through various programs in the past or are within existing projects. These
units are single family homes and mobilehomes distributed throughout the City. None of the
currently affordable housing apartments in the City are at risk of losing affordability restrictions
during or within 10 years of the planning period.
Maintenance of at-risk ownership housing units as affordable will depend largely on market
conditions, the attractiveness of financial incentives, if warranted. Because all 67 of the ownership
units are individually owned, controlling and maintaining affordability is particularly difficult. The
City will, however, be required to release the restriction when sales occur, and has an opportunity
at that time to renew affordability covenants. Program 3.C. addresses the preservation of these
units.
Riverside County Income Limits
Income limits for affordability are established annually on a regional basis by the Department of
Housing and Community Development. Table III-42 provides the current (2020) income limits
applicable in Palm Desert. The median household income for a family of four in 2020 is $75,300.
Table III-42
Riverside County Housing Program Income Limits 2020
Number of Persons in Family
Income Category 1 2 3 4
Extremely Low $15,850 $18,100 $21,720 $26,200
Very low $26,400 $30,150 $33,900 $37,650
Lower $42,200 $48,200 $54,250 $60,250
Moderate $63,250 $72,300 $81,300 $90,350
Median $52,700 $60,250 $67,750 $75,300
Source: HCD 2020 State Income Limits
Households Overpaying for Housing
When a household pays more than 30% of its income toward its housing expenses, it is considered
to be overpaying. The Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) database, provided
by HUD and based on American Community Survey data, describes the number of households, by
income, with housing cost burdens. The latest CHAS data for the 2013-2017 period for Palm
Desert are shown in the following table. Of all owner households, 35.6% are overpaying for
housing, and 18.0% are severely overpaying. The percentages are higher when analyzing lower-
income households as a group. Of all lower-income owner households, 67.8% are overpaying, and
44.7% are severely overpaying.
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The patterns are similar for renter households. Of all renter households, 48.2% are overpaying,
and 24.7% are severely overpaying. Of all lower-income renter households, 77.0% are overpaying,
and 46.1% are severely overpaying.
Table III-43
Overpayment by Income Level, 2013-2017
Income Category1 Owners Renters
Households Percent Households Percent
Household Income less than or = 30% HAMFI: 1,270 1,545
Households overpaying 1,010 79.5% 1,290 83.5%
Households severely overpaying 875 68.9% 1,185 76.7%
Household Income >30% to less than or = 50% HAMFI: 1,195 1,215
Households overpaying 875 73.2% 1,125 92.6%
Households severely overpaying 515 43.1% 725 59.7%
Household Income >50% to less than or = 80% HAMFI: 2,020 2,250
Households overpaying 1,155 57.2% 1,445 64.2%
Households severely overpaying 615 30.4% 400 17.8%
Subtotal: All lower-income households 4,485 5,010
Subtotal: All lower-income HH overpaying 3,040 67.8% 3,860 77.0%
Subtotal: All lower-income HH severely overpaying 2,005 44.7% 2,310 46.1%
Household Income >80% to less than or = 100% HAMFI: 1,215 875
Households overpaying 530 43.6% 320 36.6%
Households severely overpaying 240 19.8% 20 2.3%
Household Income >100% HAMFI: 8,575 3,570
Households overpaying 1,505 17.6% 380 10.6%
Households severely overpaying 325 3.8% 10 0.3%
Total Households 14,270 9,455
Total Households Overpaying 5,075 35.6% 4,560 48.2%
Total Households Severely Overpaying 2,570 18.0% 2,340 24.7%
1 HAMFI = HUD Area Median Family Income
“Overpaying” is defined as spending >30% of gross household income on housing costs.
“Severely overpaying” is defined as spending >50% of gross household income on housing costs.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, CHAS data for Palm Desert, based on 2013-2017 ACS.
For all income levels, the 2013-2017 CHAS Databook identifies 5,075 owner households and
4,560 renter households paying 30% or more for housing, for a total of 9,635 households
overpaying for housing.
Affordability of Housing
In order to determine the level of affordability for market housing in Palm Desert, a comparison
of for-sale and for-rent market housing was undertaken. Table III-44 illustrates that a moderate
income household of four in Palm Desert is able to find rental housing well within its ability to
pay, but cannot afford to buy a median priced home. The table demonstrates that while rental units
are affordable to moderate income households in the City, purchased units may not be affordable
to these households.
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Table III-44
Affordability of Housing, 2021
Type of Housing
Cost Ownership Rental
Median Single-
Family Purchase
Price
$485,000 N/A
Median Mortgage
Costs (PITI) $2,780 N/A
Rental Rate N/A $1,260 (median)
$1,691 (3-
bedroom)
30% of Moderate
Household Income $2,259 $2,259
Affordability Gap $521
No Gap
($568-$999
positive)
Regional Housing Needs Assessment Allocation
The State and Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) develop housing
allocations for each Housing Element planning period. The Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA) is a minimum projection of additional housing units needed to accommodate projected
household growth of all income levels during the upcoming planning period. For the 2022-2029
planning period, Palm Desert’s share of the RHNA is 2,790 housing units, segmented into five
income categories as shown below.
Table III-45
RHNA by Income Category, 2022-2029
Units
Extremely Low Income 337
Very Low Income 338
Low Income 460
Moderate Income 461
Above Moderate Income 1,194
Total Units Needed 2,790
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Quantified Objectives
Housing Element law requires the City to estimate the number of affordable units likely to be
constructed, rehabilitated, or conserved/preserved, by income level, during the upcoming (2022-
2029) planning period. As shown in the following table, the City reasonably expects that 2,790
housing units will be provided through new construction, and 67 through conservation.
Table III-46
Quantified Objectives Matrix, 2022-2029
Income Category
Activity
Extremely
Low Very Low Low Moderate Above
Moderate Total
New Construction 337 338 460 461 1,194 2,790
Rehabilitation 67 67
Conservation 67 67
LAND INVENTORY
The City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment for the 2022-2029 planning period projects that
a total of 2,790 housing units will be needed in the City. Of these, 1,194 will be for above moderate
income households, and 461 will be for moderate income households. In addition, the City expects
to conserve a total of 67 units affordable to low income households, and rehabilitate 67 units with
substandard sanitary facilities (see Quantified Objectives, above).
Above moderate income units are expected to be market-driven, single-family homes traditionally
built in the City. More than adequate approved projects are available for above moderate units, as
shown in Table III-48.
Moderate income units are expected to be a combination of market rate rental units and assisted
units, based on the analysis provided in Table III-44, which shows that rental units are affordable
to moderate income households, but ownership units are not. Two moderate income sites, shown
with an asterix in Table III-47, are included in the Vacant Land Inventory to demonstrate that there
is sufficient capacity for these units. The sites are identified as “DD” and “H” in the Table and on
the land inventory map, and will result in 574 units, which exceeds the RHNA allocation of 461
units. Site DD (The Sands, described below) is entitled. Site H has completed a pre-application
review, and is currently being processed.
The remaining 1,135 housing units required for RHNA are for extremely low, very low, and low
income households. The City has identified vacant land that will allow the development of 1,475
units for extremely low, very low and low income households, as shown in Table III-47. These
lands include a combination of approved projects, projects currently being entitled, and vacant
lands which all have the Housing Overlay District.
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Land in the southern portion of the City is mostly built out, with only infill development
opportunities available at higher densities. The Land Use Element increased densities and provides
for the redevelopment of the downtown, including the San Pablo area, with a particular focus on
more urban housing environments in flanking neighborhoods. The Land Use Element also includes
the University Park area, which is designed to accommodate higher density.
Table III-47 lists the available vacant lands in the City by Assessor’s Parcel Number and provides
the size of each parcel and the potential number of units that could be developed on each. All lands
shown in the Table have all utilities available immediately adjacent to them, including water,
sewer, electricity, and natural gas. As shown on the corresponding map, inventory lands are
geographically distributed throughout the City and not concentrated in any areas. As such, they
affirmatively further fair housing principles.
Lands provided in the inventory have been calculated at a density of 15 to 23 units per acre. The
density range assumes that 80% intensity will be achieved based on: an average unit size of 1,000
square feet, 28 units per acre can be achieved with 3-story buildings, which is the current height
limit in the Planned Residential (PR) zone. This also assumes common area open space in
compliance with Zoning requirements, and surface parking. As this zone allows building coverage
of 40%, there is more than sufficient space to accommodate the density assumed in the inventory.
Further, the density assumptions are conservative compared to typically built densities in each of
the zones. The most recent affordable housing projects built in the City were constructed at
densities of 15 to 28 units per acre, including Carlos Ortega Villas, at 13 units per acre , and the
City currently has entitled or proposed affordable housing projects at densities of 17.5 to 27 units
per acre on parcels of 10 acres or more:
• The Sands, Site DD: 388 units on 17.5 acres (22/acre);
• Pacific West, Site B, 269 units on 12 acres (23/acre);
• Millennium private site, Site H, 330 units on 15 acres (22/acre), and
• Millennium City site, Site C, 240 units on 10 acres, 24/acre).
In addition to these projects, the City of La Quinta, east of Palm Desert, developed the Coral
Mountain Apartments in 2018, providing 176 units on 11 acres of land, at a density of 16 units
per acre. The capacity of sites D and F has been calculated based on the projects that have been
entitled in the City and region, at 20 units per acre. Discussions with the developers of sites B and
H have shown that the projects are well under way, and that both developers believe that their
densities are the maximums that they can market to families in the desert. Those same developers
have also assured the City that they have financing well in hand from private equity sources, which
will ensure that the projects will be constructed. In addition, the City has reviewed the proformas
for the projects proposed on sites B and C, which show that they can be feasibly constructed and
provide a positive return on investment for the developers. Therefore, the feasibility of
development of sites D and F at the densities described in Table III-47 is considered high. All four
of the projects in the City and the La Quinta project are on large sites (10 acres or more), and have
been built, entitled or are in the entitlement process. Significantly, the two most recent projects in
which the City is participating, the Pacific West and Millennium City site, are 10 acres or more.
Large sites are also included in Table III-47, sites A and F are both planned for larger sites.
Although the sites are feasible at 15 and 16 acres, respectively, Program 1.F is also provided to
encourage subdivision of these parcels to smaller sites, with the provision of incentives.
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As described on page III-46, Infrastructure Requirements, water, sewer and dry utilities are all in
place throughout the City, immediately adjacent to all the sites listed in Table III-47. The current
pattern of projects being proposed in the City also shows that large sites are not constrained from
development, as all four currently proposed projects listed here are on sites of 10 acres or larger.
In addition, when the City adopted the Housing Overlay District, it placed it on all Inventory sites
to increase capacity and allow higher densities on these properties.
Table III-47
Vacant Land Inventory of Sites for Extremely Low, Very Low, Low and Moderate
Income Units
Map
Key
Assessor’s
Parcel No. GP
Zoning
(all HOD)**
Acreag
e
Allowable
Density
Realistic
Density
Potential
Units
Vacant Entitled Sites
B 694-310-006
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R.-20
12 of
68.2 4 to 20 22.5 269
DD 624-040-037
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R.-17.5 17.66 17.5 17.5 78
DD* 624-040-037
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R.-17.5 17.66 17.5 17.5 310
E 694-520-019
Small Town
Neighborhood;
Employment
Center P.R.-19 5.62 19 18 17
694-520-020
Small Town
Neighborhood;
Employment
Center P.R.-19 1.2 19 4
PP
624-441-014
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
624-441-015
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
624-441-016
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
624-441-017
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
624-441-018
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
624-441-019
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
624-441-020
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
624-441-021
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
624-441-022
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.16 3 to 10 1 1
QQ
624-440-032
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.14 3 to 10 1 1
624-440-033
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.14 3 to 10 1 1
624-440-034
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.14 3 to 10 1 1
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Table III-47
Vacant Land Inventory of Sites for Extremely Low, Very Low, Low and Moderate
Income Units
Map
Key
Assessor’s
Parcel No. GP
Zoning
(all HOD)**
Acreag
e
Allowable
Density
Realistic
Density
Potential
Units
624-440-035
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.14 3 to 10 1 1
624-440-036
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6 0.14 3 to 10 1 1
Subtotal Entitled Sites 692
Vacant Sites in the Entitlement Process
LL 627-122-003
Small Town
Neighborhood R-2, HOD 0.16 3 to 10 20 3
627-122-013
Small Town
Neighborhood R-2, HOD 1.27 3 to 10 20 25
H 694-190-087
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R.22 14.97 22 22 44
H* 694-190-087
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R.22 14.97 22 22 286
C 694-120-028
Town Center
Neighborhood;
Suburban
Retail Center
P.C.-(3),
FCOZ
10 of
20.18 7 to 40 24 240
KK 622-370-014
Public
Facility/Institu
tional P 1.84 N/A N/A 36
Subtotal Sites in Entitlement Process 634
Vacant Sites
A 685-010-005
Regional
Retail
P.C.-(3),
P.C.D.
15 of
64.26 10 to 15 14 200
D 694-130-017
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R.-22 8.43 22 20 169
694-130-018
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R.-22 2.52 22 20 50
F 694-510-013
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R.-22
7 of
16.32 22 20 326150
I 694-200-011
Town Center
Neighborhood
Neighborhood
Center
5 of
81.5 20-40 22 110
J 694-200-022
Town Center
Neighborhood
Neighborhood
Center
5 of
42.85 20-40 22 110
Subtotal Vacant Sites
745789
Total All Vacant Sites 2,071115
* Moderate Income Site
** All sites in this Table have been assigned the Housing Overlay District.
Commercial Designated Sites
Sites C and A are proposed on lands currently designated for Planned Commercial. In the case of
Site C, the land is owned by the City, and is currently under contract for development of 240
affordable housing units for very low and low income households (please see discussion below,
Pending Projects). This site has the HOD overlay, which allows parking reductions and fee waivers
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for the development of affordable housing units. Site A is part of a larger holding owned by a
private party. The developer is preparing a Specific Plan which will include a minimum of 200
units affordable to very low and low income households. The Specific Plan, as allowed by State
law, will include site-specific zoning standards to allow the development of these units. The
Specific Plan submittal is expected in 2021-2022.
Small Sites
As described below, Site LL is City-owned, and will be developed for 28 units affordable to very
low and low income households. The City will consolidate the lots when development occurs. In
addition, the map provided below lists a site T. This site has been removed from the inventory, but
consists of 6 vacant lots located on the south side of Fred Waring Drive, directly across from
College of the Desert, and in close proximity to jobs and shopping opportunities on Highway 111.
It is the City’s hope that these lots will be developed for affordable housing units, particularly for
students and their families. However, since the City does not control these lots, they are not
included in Table III-47.
As shown in the Table, approximately 2,071 units could be constructed on lands which are
currently available for multiple family residential development. As several of these sites are larger,
Program 1.F has been provided to encourage the subdivision of these sites to facilitate multi-family
development, even though currently proposed projects for affordable housing in the City are on
sites of 10 to 15 acres. This inventory accommodates land needed for very low, low and moderate
income households, although as described above, moderate income households can afford market
rate rentals in the City currently.
According to the Fair Housing analysis, the City has a low segregation level, no racially or
ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, equal access to opportunity, and no disproportionate
housing needs. The sites identified above will not exacerbate any such conditions.
Pending Affordable Housing Developments
The following affordable projects are either entitled or proposed and anticipated to be built during
the planning period.
Entitled Projects
• The Sands Apartments (Site DD) on Hovley Lane is approved for a total of 388 multi-
family rental units. Of those, 78 are required to be affordable for very low income
households through an approved Development Agreement that requires that the units be
deed restricted. The balance are expected to be market units which will be affordable to
moderate income households based on the analysis provided in Table III-44, which shows
that rental units are affordable to moderate income households.
• Palm Desert 103 (Site E) will include 21 one and two-bedroom rental units reserved for
moderate income residents required by conditions of approval, which require that the units
be deed restricted. The project will be developed by a private party.
• In May 2020, the City conveyed 14 vacant parcels on Merle Street to the Coachella Valley
Housing Coalition (CVHC) for the development of 14 detached single-family, self-help
ownership homes for very low and low income households. CVHC will deed restrict the
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homes when they are developed. The parcels closed escrow in December of 2021, and
construction will start in April of 2022. CVHC will deed restrict 3 homes for very low
income households, and 11 lots for low income households for a period of 45 years. These
lots are shown on the inventory as sites PP and QQ.
• Pacific West (Site B) The Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
(SARDA) is under contract for the sale of 10± acres immediately east of the Sherriff’s
station on Gerald Ford Drive, for the development of 269 units affordable to be deed
restricted for very low and low income households. The project was approved by the
Planning Commission in July of 2021. The developer is actively involved in securing
CDLAC/TCAC and other funding, and expects to begin construction in 2023.
• Millennium Private site (Site H) will include 66 affordable rental units with 44 to very low
and low income and 22 to moderate, within a 330 unit market rate/moderate income project
on 10 acres. The affordability of the very low, low and moderate income units have been
secured in an approved Development Agreement, and will require deed restrictions. The
project is proposed by a private housing developer. The project is being designed, and a
Precise Plan application is expected in October of 2021was approved in March of 2022,
and the developer is currently working on construction plans..
Projects Pending Entitlements
• Sagecrest Apartments (Site LL) will be rebuilt into a minimum of 28 units for very low
and low income households with the implementation of the Housing Overlay. The Housing
Authority is currently seeking proposals for this project. This Housing Authority project is
located at the corner of Santa Rosa and San Pasqual. The project will require a Precise Plan
approval when the developer is selected. The units will be deed restricted for very low and
low income households, and renters will be required to show proof of income. The DDA
for the project includes a requirement that the units be built by 2024.
• Millennium Private site (Site H) will include 66 affordable rental units with 44 to very low
and low income and 22 to moderate, within a 330 unit market rate/moderate income project
on 10 acres. The affordability of the very low, low and moderate income units have been
secured in an approved Development Agreement, and will require deed restrictions. The
project is proposed by a private housing developer. The project is being designed, and a
Precise Plan application is expected in October of 2021.
• Millennium City site (Site C) The City is currently under contract for the development of
240 units affordable to very low and low income households on 10 acres of land. The units
will be deed restricted. The project will be developed by a private housing developer on
City land. Entitlement applications are expected in 2022, financing will be secured in 2023.
and construction is expected in 2024.
• Arc Village (Site KK) will include 36 affordable rental units, including 32 one-bedroom
units and 4 two-bedroom units, for special needs adults adjacent to the Desert Arc campus.
The project will be developed by a private party. This project will require a Previse Plan
application.
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SARDA Sites
Within the Successor Agency’s 170 acres located north of Frank Sinatra Drive, in the University
Neighborhood Specific Plan, the City has identified two 5 acre sites (Sites I & J) that will be
developed for affordable units for lower income households. The sites are immediately adjacent
to Frank Sinatra Drive, have direct access to wet and dry utilities, and will be marketed in 2023
through Requests for Proposals, as part of the requirements of the Surplus Lands Act. The City
intends to select a developer in 2023, with contractual requirements that the required 220 units be
constructed by 2026.
These entitled and pending entitlement projects will result in a total of 729 units affordable to very
low and low income households, and 596 units affordable to moderate income households. With
completion of these projects, the City will need to accommodate an additional 419 units for very
low and low income households, and would have an excess of 135 moderate income units when
all entitled and pending entitlement sites in Table III-47 are developed. Table III-47 also shows
that the City has capacity for 745 units on vacant sites, almost double the 419 needed during the
planning period to complete the RHNA.
Table III-48 provides a list of entitled projects which will be available for market housing, to
accommodate the City’s RHNA for the above moderate income category. These projects include
plans for single family homes, condominiums and townhomes, and apartments. These projects are
in various stages of development. Dolce is under construction. Stone Eagle, Big Horn Mountains,
Big Horn Canyon, and Ponderosa Homes lots are recorded and only single family building permits
are required. In the case of Montage, the project was approved in May, 2021 and is currently
proceeding to record the Tract Map and secure grading and building permits. In the case of
University Park, Millennium Apartments, Ponderosa Apartments, Precise Plan applications are
required to allow development. University Park, the Santa Rosa Golf Course, the Catavina site and
Villa Portofino require further subdivision and Precise Plan approvals. The various stages of
development allow for staged development throughout the planning period.
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Table III-48
Vacant Above Moderate Income Sites
Map
Key Project Name Remaining
Lots
Projected
Units
1 Stone Eagle 25 25
2 Big Horn Mountains 10 10
3 Big Horn Canyon 31 31
4 University Park – Phase I 1,069 1,069
5 University Park – Phase II 1,291 1,291
6 University Park – Phase III 196 196
7 Millennium Apartments 330 264
8 Former Santa Rosa Golf Course 300 300
9 Former Catavina Site 159 159
11 Villa Portofino – Lot 1 145 145
12 GHA Montage 63 63
13 Ponderosa Homes 99 80
14 Ponderosa Apartments 140 140
15 Dolce 127 127
16 Monterey Ridge 202 202
Total Units 4,187 4,102
The map below provides the location of the sites shown in the inventory tables.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The first workshop held for the Housing Element update was with the Palm Desert Housing
Authority Housing Commission on January 6, 2021. The Commission’s discussion centered on
the City’s RHNA, the sites on the inventory, and the provision of units for seniors. The
Commissioners indicated that senior units were needed at affordable rents, and that the upcoming
planning period seemed to be well planned for, given the projects that were moving forward.
The City made concerted efforts to reach all segments of the population for input into the Housing
Element update. On January 21, 2021, the City held a workshop for the community in the late
afternoon, to enable both housing advocates and developers as well as residents to attend,
particularly because of the City’s high service and tourism employed residents, who work in the
evenings. A mix of affordable housing developers, public agencies, interested parties and
individuals were invited via email. Formal invitations were sent to 21 organizations, including
Habitat for Humanity, Community Housing Opportunities Corp., Lift to Rise, and the Coachella
Valley Housing Coalition. In addition, the workshop was advertised on the City’s web site, and in
the Desert Sun newspaper. Accommodation was provided for persons requiring hearing or visual
assistance, and translation services were also available for the virtual workshop, although none
was requested from participants. Seventeen (17) people attended, and had an active and productive
conversation. The workshop began with a short presentation, but was structured as a conversation
among attendees, so that they could speak freely about issues of concern. Affordable housing
developers, including CVHC and CHOC, indicated a strong desire to work with the City on
projects, and clearly expressed their concerns regarding the funding of projects, which require too
many funding sources in recent years. Strong support was expressed for the City’s increased
density to 40 units per acre. The City concurs with developers’ concerns about funding sources,
and has included programs for projects in this Element where the City will leverage its land to help
with private developers’ funding applications. However, because of the Legislature’s removal of
housing set aside for affordable housing, the City’s participation in projects will be more limited
during the planning period, and the City’s focus in programs has shifted to work with private
parties to construct the required units.
A City Council study session was held on March 25, 2021, to discuss the status of the Housing
Element update and the recently adopted RHNA allocation. The City Council listened to a staff-
led presentation, and asked questions about various projects and sites on the City’s inventory. The
focus of development in the University Park area for student and faculty housing for the future
expansion of the universities in this area was considered a top priority.
The Housing Element was posted on the City’s website in June of 2021.
The City also held an additional Study Session with the City Council on amendments to the
Housing Element on September 9, 2021. The City emailed all individuals and groups who had
received or participated in its workshop to invite them to the Study Session. Following that Study
Session, on September 10th, the revised Draft Element was posted on the City’s website, and
notices sent to community organizations, all of the participants in the City’s previous workshops,
and all those to whom workshop invitations had been sent to invite comments on the revised
Element, prior to its resubmittal to HCD. No comments were received during this time.
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The Housing Element was posted on the City’s website in order to solicit public comment in
September, 2021, November, 2021, and January, 2022. With each posting, the City solicited
comments through its Facebook page and an email blast to residents, announcing the document’s
availability and asking for public comments by email, letter or telephone. No comments were
provided by the public.
Finally, public hearings were held before the Planning Commission and City Council for the
adoption of the Element, in February and March of 2022. The Element was posted to the City’s
website in January, 2022, and Facebook posts and email blasts were sent to residents in advance
of the public hearings.
Moving forward, the City will annually hold community outreach activities as it implements the
Housing Element, to seek out input from all segments of the community on issues of fair housing
and affordability, as provided in Program 1.I and 4.B. It is important to note that the City’s
extensive service and tourism economy results in a high number of lower income residents who
work at night, and that these workshops should be held both during the day and in the evening, to
encourage participation.
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GOALS, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
Goal 1
A variety of housing types that meet all of the housing needs for all income groups within the City.
Goal 2
The preservation and maintenance of the high quality of the City’s affordable housing supply.
Goal 3
The City shall affirmatively further fair housing through new affordable housing developments,
information dissemination and education for stakeholders, and collaboration with local and
regional organizations and agencies.
Policy 1
New affordable housing projects shall be encouraged in all areas of the City. Special attention will
be made to distributing the units so that large concentrations of affordable housing in any one area
are avoided.
Program 1.A
The City shall work with affordable housing developers, non-profit agencies and other
stakeholders to implement the following affordable housing projects for extremely low, very low,
low and moderate income households during the planning period.
• 21 units at Palm Desert 103 (Site E): annually contact the landowner and provide them
with current City programs and incentives for the construction of the remaining units within
the project. Meet with the land owner annually, and provide the requirements of the
Development Agreement for the site to encourage its development.
• 36 units at Arc Village (Site KK): For this Housing Authority-owned site, the Housing
Authority and City will continue to work with Desert ARC and affordable housing
developers to secure funding for these units with priority to developmentally disabled
persons. The Housing Authority and City will participate in the preparation of applications
for State funding and reinstate funding assistance when an application is prepared. The
Housing Authority and City will promote the site to developers through its website, and
annually meet with Desert ARC to encourage development.
• 66 units at Millennium (Site H): the City will continue to work with the developer to
process the pending entitlements and finalize the affordable housing covenants consistent
with the existing Development Agreement. The project was approved in March of 2022
and the developer is working on construction drawings.The application is expected to be
reviewed by the Planning Commission by March of 2022.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department and Housing Authority
Schedule: Continuous as these projects move forward
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Program 1.B
The City shall pursue the planning and implementation of the following projects for extremely
low, very low, low and moderate income households during the planning period. The City will
utilize public-private partnerships, grants and third party funding for these projects, and density
bonus incentives.
• 240 units at Millennium City Site (Site C): the City shall enforce the terms of its existing
agreement with the developer of this project, including maintaining project schedules and
expediting processing of applications. A minimum of 15% of the units will be reserved for
extremely low income residents. Entitlement applications are expected in 2022, financing
will be secured in 2023. and construction is expected in 2024.
• 28 units at Sagecrest Apartments (Site LL): the City will complete the RFP process in 2022,
and establish an agreement with the successful developer for construction of the units by
2025. A minimum of 15% of the units shall be reserved for extremely low income residents.
The DDA for the project includes a requirement that the units be built by 2024.
• 269 units at Gerald Ford, west of Portola (Site B): the City will maintain the schedule
established in the existing agreement with the developer, participate in funding
applications, and participate in the funding through the existing land sale agreement, to
reach completion of construction by 2024. The project was approved by the Planning
Commission in July of 2021. The developer is actively involved in securing
CDLAC/TCAC and other funding, and expects to begin construction in 2023.
• 220 units on two 5 acre sites at the 170 acre SARDA property west of Cook Street, and
north of Frank Sinatra Drive (Sites I and J): SARDA will implement the Surplus Lands Act
and market the sites for affordable housing through RFPs to be issued in 2023, and DDA
requirements for construction by 2026. A minimum of 15% of the units shall be reserved
for extremely low income residents.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department and Housing AuthoritySARDA
Schedule: As described above, 2022-20252026
Program 1.C
The City shall encourage and facilitate the development by private parties of the following projects
for extremely low, very low, low and moderate income units:
• 200 units at Key Largo (Site A): the City will continue to work with the land owner in the
completion of entitlement applications for the site, including the provision of Density
Bonus incentives, fee waivers and other incentives as appropriate. The City will meet with
the developer annually, and encourage the completion of the Specific Plan by December
of 2024, and construction beginning in January of 2026.
• 78 units at the Sands (Site DD): the City will maintain contact with the land owner and
participate in funding efforts as the developer applies for TCAC and other funds for the
project. The City will process the pending application amendments by June of 2022, and
assist in the preparation of funding applications by March of 2023, and construction
beginning by June of 2024.
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The City will offer incentives, including Density Bonus, fee waivers and reduced building permit
fees for those projects including a minimum of 15% of units affordable to extremely low income
households.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: As provided above.
Program 1.D
As a key long-term strategy to meaningfully assist fair housing protected classes, the City shall
continue to implement the Self Help Housing program when funds are available. The City will
work with agencies such as Habitat for Humanity and Coachella Valley Housing Coalition to
identify funding and the location of these units. This includes the construction of the 14 homes on
Merle, secured with CVHC. The City will implement the provisions of its agreement with CVHC
to assure the completion of the 14 self-help units by 2024.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: 2022-2024 for Merle lots, annually throughout planning period
Program 1.E
The City shall maintain its inventory of sites zoned for PR-20 or more, and R-3, and shall
encourage the incorporation of extremely low, very low, low and moderate income housing units
into these projects as they are brought forward. These sites are included in the Vacant Land
Inventory (Table III-47), have been assigned the Housing Overlay District, and will be required,
consistent with AB 330, to meet the densities cited in the Inventory. The City will post Table III-
47 on its website immediately upon adoption of the Element. The City shall, as part of its Annual
Progress Report to HCD, analyze whether any Inventory site has been developed at a density less
than that shown in Table III-47, and how any reduction was offset to assure that the City’s RHNA
allocation can be met (no net loss).
Responsible Agency: Planning Department.
Schedule: 2022 for posting of Table III-47, April of each year for Annual Progress Report.
Program 1.F
Although the affordable housing projects currently approved or being entitled in the City occur on
parcels of 10 acres or more, the City will encourage further land divisions resulting in parcel sizes
that facilitate multifamily development affordable to lower income households in light of state,
federal and local financing programs (50-100 units) as development proposals are brought forward
for sites A and F. The City will discuss incentives available for land divisions (2-5 acres)
encouraging the development of housing affordable to lower income households with housing
developers as proposals are brought forward. The City will offer incentives for land division
encouraging the development of affordable housing including, but not limited to:
• priority to processing subdivision maps that include affordable housing units,
• expedited review for the subdivision of larger sites into buildable lots where the
development application can be found consistent with the Specific Plan,
• financial assistance (based on availability of federal, state, local foundations, and private
housing funds).
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed
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Program 1.G
The City shall establish a pilot program to encourage development of ADUs and JADUs that are
dedicated as affordable units and made available for rent to low-income households for at least 30
years. The City program could include an incentive such as floor area bonus for the property
owner; reductions in building plan check fees, and/or inspection fees.
Responsible Party: Planning Department
Schedule: Develop and publish program on City website: 2021-2022, with regular Zoning
Ordinance update
Program 1.H
The City shall establish an SB 35 planning application and process that contains the requirements
of the law, the required objective development standards, and the processing requirements for these
projects.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department.
Schedule: June December 2022
Program 1.I
The City shall encourage community participation throughout the planning period, by holding
annual workshops which focus on outreach to a broad range of the population and economic
segments of the City. Workshops will be advertised in English and Spanish, and will be posted on
all the City’s social media channels and website, and distributed to housing advocacy groups in
the City and region. Workshops should be held at varying times during the week, including
evenings, to allow working residents to attend.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority, Planning Department.
Schedule: Annually throughout the planning period.
Policy 2
The City shall encourage the rehabilitation of existing housing units through a variety of programs.
Program 2.A
The City shall consider CDBG funds for the Home Improvement Program for single family homes
by providing grants and low interest loans to program participants, with a focus on the 67 units
identified as having substandard kitchen and bath facilities, and continuing to refer residents to the
existing HVAC replacement program offered by SCE. The HIP program will be provided to the
extent that funding is available, to up to eight households each year, and referrals made for the
SCE replacement program as they are received, on average to 7 residents annually.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Annually with adoption of CDBG program funding
Program 2.B
The City shall develop a program for homeowner assistance for the rehabilitation of older and
substandard housing units, with a target of assisting 8 units annually throughout the planning
period. Funding sources to be considered include CDBG, HIP, and other programs as identified.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: Annually as funds are available
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Policy3
The City shall preserve existing affordable housing units.
Program 3.A
The Housing Authority shall continue to subsidize affordable housing units it owns now and in the
future using operating revenues.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Annually in the Housing Authority Budget
Program 3.B
The Housing Authority shall maintain the existing resale restrictions and other subsidies on 301
ownership units.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Throughout the planning period
Program 3.C
The City will research and identify ownership of the 67 ownership units at risk of losing
affordability covenants during or immediately following this planning period, and work with
owners to extend these covenants. Incentives could include:
• financial assistance for the extension of covenants.
• Offer HIP major rehabilitation loans to homeowners to secure extended restrictions.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Throughout planning period, one year prior to covenant expiration
Program 3.D
The Housing Authority owns approximately 1,114 existing rental housing units and will strive to
maintain its ownership and/or long term affordability of these units by a third party. Should the
Housing Authority sell any of its properties, the sale will include a deed restriction assuring that
the same affordability levels as occur prior to sale are maintained for a period of at least 55 years.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Annually in the Housing Authority Budget
Program 3.E
To ensure adequate access to opportunities for fair housing protected classes, such as families with
children and lower income households, the City will host meetings between affordable housing
developers and social service agencies when new projects are developed throughout the
community to encourage the integration of services such as child care, job training, vocational
education, and similar programs into new affordable housing projects through direct contact with
both parties. The City will target a minimum of one integrated service in each project developed
during the planning period. For on-site child care, the City shall consider allocation of the City’s
Childcare Mitigation Fee to new projects which provide the service.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority, Community Development Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed
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Policy 4
The City shall continue to strive to meet the State-mandated special shelter needs of large families,
female headed households, single parent families, senior citizens, and disabled individuals and
families, and shall consider including units for such households in its projects.
Program 4.A
The City shall continue to enforce the provisions of the Federal Fair Housing Act. The City shall
continue its referral program to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, and shall maintain
information at City Hall and affordable housing complexes. Brochures and flyers shall be available
at Housing Authority properties, the Public Library, and City Hall, and at County social service
agency offices in the City, in order to assure that they are available to all community members.
Responsible Agency: City and Housing Authority
Schedule: Brochures updated and refilled as needed to assure they are always available.
Program 4.B
The City shall work with the Senior Center and other appropriate agencies including the Fair
Housing Council of Riverside County and nonprofit groups (e.g. Habitat for Humanity) in the
housing of disabled residents. Advertise workshops and webinars held by these organizations on
anti-discrimination on the City’s email newsletter and Resources on the Affordable Housing
webpage and encourage them to be held throughout the community to facilitate access. The City
will annually train staff at the Senior Center and Housing Authority properties in the needs of
disabled residents, the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the City’s
Reasonable Accommodation policy.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority, Senior Center
Schedule: At each update of affordable housing webpage and annually through staff training
program
Program 4.C
The City shall meet with non-profit developers and other stakeholders annually to establish and
implement a strategy to continue to provide housing affordable to extremely low-income
households. The City shall also consider applying for State and federal funding specifically
targeted for the development of housing affordable to extremely low-income households, such as
CDBG, HOME, Local Housing Trust Fund program and Proposition 1-C funds to the extent
possible. The City shall continue to consider incentives, such as increased densities, modifications
to development standards, priority processing and fee deferrals as part of the financing package
for projects which include extremely low income units.
Responsible Agency: City
Schedule: In conjunction with development of projects described in Programs 1.A through 1.C.
Policy 5
The City shall strive to provide shelter for the homeless and persons with disabilities.
Program 5.A
The City shall continue to work with CVAG on a regional solution for homelessness with the CV
Housing First program, through a collaborative approach of the Coachella Valley Homelessness
Engagement & Action Response Team (CVHEART).
Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office
Schedule: Annually in the General Fund Budget
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Program 5.B
To increase housing supply for disabled persons, the City will continue to coordinate with the
Inland Regional Center, Desert Arc and other appropriate agencies and organizations that serve
the developmentally and physically disabled population. The City will continue to encourage
developers to reserve a portion of affordable housing projects for the disabled, including those
with developmental disabilities and emphasize their needs and what the City can provide during
developer outreach and meetings, with a target of assisting 5 disabled households annually during
the planning period. The City will support funding applications for such projects, and will consider
fee waivers and reductions on a case-by-case basis. Housing Authority properties are one of the
vehicles available to encourage rental to developmentally disabled individuals and demonstrate
compliance with the City’s Reasonable Accommodation policy.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed and during pre-application meetings with the City
Program 5.C
The City will continue to make direct appeals to encourage local organizations, such as the
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Martha’s Village and Catholic Charities, to apply to the City
for the award of CDBG funds for homeless services, including announcements on its website and
social media of the availability of funds, the schedule for applications, and the award schedule, as
it has for many years. The City Council will continue to allocate available funds to these and other
organizations that apply from its annual County allocation, with a target of assisting at least two
of these organizations annually during the planning period..
Responsible Agency: Finance Department
Schedule: Annually with CDBG funding cycle
Program 5.D
Review and revise, as necessary, the Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill
(AB) 101 as it pertains to Low Barrier Navigation Centers, and AB 139 as it relates to parking for
emergency shelters being required for employees only. Modify the definition of “homeless shelter”
to include Low Barrier Navigation Centers.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: 2022-2023 at regular Zoning Ordinance update
Policy 6
The City shall continue to utilize restrictions, applicant screenings, and other appropriate
mechanisms established as conditions of approval, restrictive agreements or other means in order
to preserve affordable for sale housing units for the long term.
Program 6.A
The City shall keep in regular contact with the Riverside County Housing Authority to ensure that
Section 8 housing assistance within the City is actively pursued. At least 30 households should be
assisted every year.
Responsible Agency: City and Housing Authority
Schedule: Annually with annual compliance plan review
Policy 7
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The City Council shall consider, as an additional incentive, the reduction, subsidizing or deferring
of development fees to facilitate the development of affordable housing.
Policy 8
The City shall continue to address the needs of the senior population in development of housing.
Program 8.A
The City shall maintain the Housing Overlay District to include flexible development standards,
density bonuses, design criteria, and parking reductions for the development of a wide variety of
housing products which provide a minimum of 20% of all units at income-restricted rents, or at
least one unit for smaller residential projects, and to eliminate the public hearing requirements and
waive City plan check/inspection fees and potentially other fees. The Accessory Dwelling Unit
standards shall be maintained consistent with State law in the Zoning Ordinance.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: Annually review with state General Plan report
Program 8.B
The City shall continue to encourage the development of assisted living facilities for seniors.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed
Policy 9
The City shall implement the State’s density bonus law.
Program 9.A
Revise the Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with State law as it pertains to density bonus
by October of 2022 to address the changes contained in AB 2345, and as State law changes
throughout the planning period.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: at regular Zoning Ordinance update
Policy 10
Promote the jobs/housing balance through the development of housing with convenient access to
commercial land uses, schools, available public transport and employment centers.
Policy 11
The City shall promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities throughout the
community for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin,
color, familial status, or disability, and other characteristics protected by the California Fair
Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Government Code Section 65008, and any other
applicable state and federal fair housing and planning law.
Program 11.A
Continue to provide multilingual brochures and informational resources to inform at least 10
residents, landlords, housing professionals, public officials, and others relevant parties annually
about fair housing rights, responsibilities, and services, with an emphasis on needs of disabled
persons. Brochures and flyers shall be available on the City website (Resources on the Affordable
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Housing webpage), at Housing Authority properties, the Public Library, and City Hall, and at
County social service agency offices in the City, in order to assure that they are available to all
community members. (Also see Program 4.A)
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Ongoing, at each update of affordable housing webpage and preparation of public
outreach materials
Program 11.B
Continue to coordinate with SunLine Transit Agency by continuing to provide it with all
development applications, to encourage it to expand services that provide reliable transportation
options to low income, disabled, senior, and other residents with limited access, particularly in the
northern City area.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: 2022-2029
Policy 12
Encourage energy conservation through the implementation of new technologies, passive solar site
planning and enforcement of building codes. Please also see the Energy and Mineral Resources
Element.
Program 12.A
The City shall maintain an Energy Conservation Ordinance which mandates conservation in new
construction beyond the requirements of the California Building Code.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: Annual review with state General Plan report
Program 12.B
The City shall encourage Green Building techniques, recycling in demolition, and the use of
recycled, repurposed and reused materials in all new housing projects to the greatest extent
possible.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department, Building Department, Public Works Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed
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Appendix A
Public Outreach Materials
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COMMUNITY WORKSHOP NOTICE
CITY OF PALM DESERT HOUSING ELEMENT COMMUNITY
WORKSHOP
Thursday, January 21, 2021 – 3:00 p.m.
A community workshop for the City’s Housing Element Update (2021-2029
planning period) will be held Thursday, January 21, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. via
Zoom. At this workshop, the City will discuss background information
regarding its upcoming Housing Element Update including new State
Housing Element law, the 2021-2029 Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA) allocation for the City and take public comments on the Update from
those attending. All members of the public are encouraged to attend.
The Housing Element is a series of goals, policies, and implementation
measures for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing,
which would apply throughout the City. It meets the requirements of the
California Department of Housing and Community Development, and State
law.
To participate in the workshop via Zoom, please RSVP by email to
eceja@cityofpalmdesert.org, by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting (requests
received after 10:00 a.m. on meeting day may not be processed). Specific
questions regarding the workshop or Housing Element may be directed to Eric
Ceja, Principal Planner, at (760) 346-0611 or eceja@cityofpalmdesert.org.
The City of Palm Desert promotes fair housing and makes all programs available to low-income families
and individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry physical disability, mental
disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, sex, age, sexual orientation or other
arbitrary factor.
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AB 1486 - List of Developers that have notified the Department of Housing and Community Development of Interest in Surplus Land, Table Range A2:J486 Revised: 12/1/2020
County Organization CalHFA Certified Housing Sponsor?Address City State Zip Contact Phone Email Address
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Green Development Company X 251 S Lake Ave #320 Pasadena CA 91105 Andrew Slocum (310) 467-9329 Andrew@greendev.co
RIVERSIDE COUNTY A Community of Friends 3701 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 700 Los Angeles CA 90010 Mee Heh Risdon (213) 480-0809 mrisdon@acof.org
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Affordable Homestead LLC 915 W Foothill Blvd Ste 488C Claremont CA 91711 William Leong (213) 375-8248 affordablehomestead@gmail.com
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Bibi Foundation 1514 N. Raymond Ave Fullerton CA 92831 Riaz Chaudhary (714) 213-8650 Riaz@marrscorp.com
RIVERSIDE COUNTY City Ventures, LLC 3121 Michelson Drive, Suite 150 Irvine CA 92612 Anastasia Preedge apreedge@cityventures.com
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Coachella Valley Housing Coalition 45-701 Monroe Street, Suite G Indio CA 92201 Julie Bornstein (760) 347-3157 julie.bornstein@cvhc.org
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Cypress Equity Investments 12131 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 801 Los Angeles CA 90025 Mike Diacos (310) 405-0314 mdiacos@cypressequity.com
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Decro Corporation 3431 Wesley Street, Suite F Culver City CA 90232 Laura Vandeweghe (310) 595-4421 lvandeweghe@decro.org
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Families Forward 8 Thomas Irvine CA 92618 Steven Moreno (949) 552-2729 smoreno@families-forward.org
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Housing Innovation Partners 5151 Murphy Canyon Rd. #120 San Diego CA 92123 Jon Walters (619) 417-5361 jon@hipsandiego.org
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Integrity Housing 4 Venture, Suite 295 Irvine CA 92618 Paul Carroll (949) 727-3656 paul@integrityhousing.org
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Olivecs Foundation 328 E. Commonwealth Ave Fullerton CA 92832 Rubina Chaudhary (562) 972-2786 rubina@olivecs.org
RIVERSIDE COUNTY The Kennedy Commission 17701 Cowan Ave. #200 Irvine CA 92614 Cesar Covarrubias (949) 250-0909 cesarc@kennedycommission.org
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Universal Standard Housing 350 S Grand Avenue, Suite 3050 Los Angeles CA 90071 Eduardo Santana (213) 320-3554 esantana@ush.us
RIVERSIDE COUNTY USA Properties Fund, Inc 3200 Douglas Blvd Ste 200 Roseville CA 95661 Gabriel Gardner (916) 239- 8458 ggardner@usapropfund.com
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Workforce Homebuilders LLC 547 Via Zapata Riverside CA 92507 Tony Mize (951) 530-8172 tmize@workforcehomebuilders.com
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPERS
National Community Renaissance 9421 Haven Aven., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 CA Tony Mize, VP-Acquisitions 909-727-2783 tmize@nationalcore.org
Lift To Rise 73-710 Fred Waring Dr. Suite 100, Palm Desert, CA 92260 CA 760-636-0420 info@lifttorise.org www.lifttorise.org
Community Housing Opportunities Corporation 5030 Business Center Drive #260, Fairfield, CA 94534 CA
Vince Nicholas
Joy Silver
Charles Liuzzo
Yegor Lyashenko
Minami Hachiya 707-759-6043
vnicholas@chochousing.org
JSilver@chochousing.org
CLiuzzo@chochousing.org
YLyashenko@chochousing.org
MHachiya@chochousing.org www,chochousing.org
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition 45701 Monroe St, Indio CA 92201 CA Maryann Ybarra 760-347-3157 Maryann.Ybarra@cvhc.org www.cvhc.org
Pacific West 430 E. State Street, Ste 100, Eagle, ID 83616 CA Darren Berberian 949-599-6069 DarrenB@tpchousing.com www.tpchousing.com
Habitat for Humanity 72680 Dinah Shore Dr., #6, Palm Desert, CA 92211 CA 760-969-6917 www.hfhcv.org
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services 9551 Pittsburgh Avenue Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730 Jenny Ortiz (909) 988-5979 jortiz@nphsinc.org
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Habitat for Humanity for the Coachella Valley 72680 Dinah Shore Dr. #6 Palm Desert CA 92211 (760) 969-6917 executivedirector@hfhcv.org; info@hfhcv.org
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Coachella Valley Association of Governments 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Ste 200 Palm Desert CA 92260 Cheryll Dahlin Tom Cox (760) 346-1127 tcox@cvag.org
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Lift to Rise 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 100 Palm Desert CA 92260 Araceli Palafox info@lifttorise.org
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Subject:Palm Desert Housing Element Update - Virtual Community Workshop No=ce - Join us!
Date:Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 8:19:19 AM Pacific Standard Time
From:Kimberly Cuza <kcuza@terranovaplanning.com>
BCC:Andrew@greendev.co <Andrew@greendev.co>, mrisdon@acof.org <mrisdon@acof.org>,
affordablehomestead@gmail.com <affordablehomestead@gmail.com>, Riaz@marrscorp.com
<Riaz@marrscorp.com>, apreedge@cityventures.com <apreedge@cityventures.com>,
julie.bornstein@cvhc.org <julie.bornstein@cvhc.org>, mdiacos@cypressequity.com
<mdiacos@cypressequity.com>, lvandeweghe@decro.org <lvandeweghe@decro.org>,
smoreno@families-forward.org <smoreno@families-forward.org>, jon@hipsandiego.org
<jon@hipsandiego.org>, paul@integrityhousing.org <paul@integrityhousing.org>,
rubina@olivecs.org <rubina@olivecs.org>, tcox@cvag.org <tcox@cvag.org>,
cesarc@kennedycommission.org <cesarc@kennedycommission.org>, esantana@ush.us
<esantana@ush.us>, ggardner@usapropfund.com <ggardner@usapropfund.com>,
tmize@workforcehomebuilders.com <tmize@workforcehomebuilders.com>,
tmize@na=onalcore.org <tmize@na=onalcore.org>, JSilver@chochousing.org
<JSilver@chochousing.org>, CLiuzzo@chochousing.org <CLiuzzo@chochousing.org>,
YLyashenko@chochousing.org <YLyashenko@chochousing.org>, MHachiya@chochousing.org
<MHachiya@chochousing.org>, Maryann.Ybarra@cvhc.org <Maryann.Ybarra@cvhc.org>,
DarrenB@tpchousing.com <DarrenB@tpchousing.com>, jor=z@nphsinc.org
<jor=z@nphsinc.org>, execu=vedirector@h_cv.org <execu=vedirector@h_cv.org>,
info@h_cv.org <info@h_cv.org>, cdahlin@cvag.org <cdahlin@cvag.org>, info@li‘torise.org
<info@li‘torise.org>, VNicholas@chochousing.org <VNicholas@chochousing.org>, Eric Ceja
<eceja@cityofpalmdesert.org>, jgonzales@cityofpalmdesert.org
<jgonzales@cityofpalmdesert.org>, Nicole Criste <ncriste@terranovaplanning.com>, Bi=an
Chen <bchen@terranovaplanning.com>
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Name Organization Email
Jann Bueller City's Housing Commission jannb774@gmail.com
Taylor Varner Libolt Lift to Rise taylor@lifttorise.org
Melody Morrison tallgirlof3@gmail.com
Donna ault City's Housing Commission donnaault@msn.com
Dennis City's Housing Commission guinawcd@gmail.com
Habitat for Humanity executivedirector@hfhcv.org
Joy Silver Communities Housing Opportunities Corporation JSilver@chochousing.org
Tony Mize National Core tmize@nationalcore.org
Emilia Mojica Coachella Valley Housing Coalition Emilia.Mojica@cvhc.org
Slawomir Rutkowski Coachella Valley Housing Coalition Slawomir.Rutkowski@cvhc.org
Anna Tellez Coachella Valley Housing Coalition Anna.Tellez@cvhc.org
Sheila McGrath Coachella Valley Housing Coalition Sheila.McGrath@cvhc.org
Gretchen Gutierrez Desert Valley Builders Associations gg@thedvba.org
Housing Element Workshop RSVP List - January 21, 2021
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PALM DESERT
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
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Background and Requirements
§The Housing Element is one of the Elements required in our General Plan
§It is the only Element that must be updated on a regular schedule.
§Upcoming planning period: 2022-2029
§The purpose of the Housing Element is to assure that the City facilitates the development of housing for all economic and social segments within the community.
§The City has a long history of actively participating in the development of affordable housing, and currently owns 1,127 affordable housing units.
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About Palm Desert
§Current Population: 52,986
§Median Age: 53.0 years
§Households: 24,114
§Median Household Income: $57,578 (below the County median of $66,964)
§21,933 residents work (41% of the population)
§Management (36%)
§Service (25%)
§Sales and office (28%)
§39.6% of residents work in the City
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About Palm Desert
§Median housing value is $335,400
§Median rent is $1,260
§959 housing units are overcrowded
§218 overcrowded units are owner-occupied.
§741 overcrowded units are renter-occupied.
§9,635 households are overpaying for housing (more than 30% of income)
§3,040 lower income owners are overpaying
§3,860 lower income renters are overpaying
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Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA)
RHNA by Income Category, 2022-2029
RHNA Allocation
Extremely Low Income 336
Very Low Income 337
Low Income 459
Moderate Income 460
Above Moderate Income 1,191
Total Units 2,783
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Looking to the Future
§There are several projects in development that will come forward in the 2022-2029 planning period:
§270±units are in early development stages for 10 acres owned by the SARDA.
§200±units are in early development stages on 10 acres owned by the City at Dinah Shore and Portola.
§Minimum 28 units units at Sagecrest Apartments, at the corner of Santa Rosa and San Pasqual.
§384 units next to Canterra Apartments, 61 of which will be reserved for low income households.
§200± units at Dinah Shore and Key Largo, as part of a larger Specific Plan being prepared by a private developer.
§14 self help ownership units on Merle, near Cook Street, through the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition.
§The City will continue to work with the development community to facilitate additional projects as they are proposed.
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Available Sites
January 6, 2021
§The City needs to identify sites for 1,592
units for very low, low and moderate
income households.
§The City has identified sites for 1,973 units
for these income levels.
§The City has approved projects which will
provide 4,405 above moderate income
units.
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Next Steps
§The Housing Element Draft will be completed in early spring, and submitted to
the State for review.
§Planning Commission and City Council hearings are expected in late summer
of 2021.
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Discussion
§We want your input. Please give us your feedback.
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Subject:Palm Desert Housing Element Study Session
Date:Friday, August 27, 2021 at 2:44:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From:Kimberly Cuza <kcuza@terranovaplanning.com>
To:Kimberly Cuza <kcuza@terranovaplanning.com>
BCC:Andrew@greendev.co <Andrew@greendev.co>, mrisdon@acof.org <mrisdon@acof.org>,
affordablehomestead@gmail.com <affordablehomestead@gmail.com>,
mdiacos@cypressequity.com <mdiacos@cypressequity.com>, Riaz@marrscorp.com
<Riaz@marrscorp.com>, tmize@workforcehomebuilders.com
<tmize@workforcehomebuilders.com>, ggardner@usapropfund.com
<ggardner@usapropfund.com>, esantana@ush.us <esantana@ush.us>,
cesarc@kennedycommission.org <cesarc@kennedycommission.org>,
apreedge@cityventures.com <apreedge@cityventures.com>, julie.bornstein@cvhc.org
<julie.bornstein@cvhc.org>, lvandeweghe@decro.org <lvandeweghe@decro.org>,
smoreno@families-forward.org <smoreno@families-forward.org>, jon@hipsandiego.org
<jon@hipsandiego.org>, paul@integrityhousing.org <paul@integrityhousing.org>,
rubina@olivecs.org <rubina@olivecs.org>, tcox@cvag.org <tcox@cvag.org>,
tmize@naWonalcore.org <tmize@naWonalcore.org>, JSilver@chochousing.org
<JSilver@chochousing.org>, Charles Liuzzo <cliuzzo@chochousing.org>, Yegor Lyashenko
<YLyashenko@chochousing.org>, Minami Hachiya <MHachiya@chochousing.org>, Maryann
Ybarra <maryann.ybarra@cvhc.org>, Darren Berberian <DarrenB@tpchousing.com>,
jorWz@nphsinc.org <jorWz@nphsinc.org>, execuWvedirector@h\cv.org
<execuWvedirector@h\cv.org>, cdahlin@cvag.org <cdahlin@cvag.org>, info@li]torise.org
<info@li]torise.org>, Info HFHCV <info@h\cv.org>, Vince Nicholas
<VNicholas@chochousing.org>, Eric Ceja <eceja@cityofpalmdesert.org>, Jessica Gonzales
<jgonzales@cityofpalmdesert.org>, Nicole Criste <ncriste@terranovaplanning.com>, BiWan
Chen <bchen@terranovaplanning.com>, Cynthia Michaels
<cmichaels@terranovaplanning.com>, jannb774@gmail.com <jannb774@gmail.com>,
taylor@li]torise.org <taylor@li]torise.org>, tallgirlof3@gmail.com <tallgirlof3@gmail.com>,
donnaault@msn.com <donnaault@msn.com>, guinawcd@gmail.com
<guinawcd@gmail.com>, execuWvedirector@h\cv.org <execuWvedirector@h\cv.org>,
JSilver@chochousing.org <JSilver@chochousing.org>, tmize@naWonalcore.org
<tmize@naWonalcore.org>, Emilia.Mojica@cvhc.org <Emilia.Mojica@cvhc.org>,
Slawomir.Rutkowski@cvhc.org <Slawomir.Rutkowski@cvhc.org>, Anna.Tellez@cvhc.org
<Anna.Tellez@cvhc.org>, Sheila.McGrath@cvhc.org <Sheila.McGrath@cvhc.org>,
gg@thedvba.org <gg@thedvba.org>
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As a participant in our community workshops for the City of Palm Desert’s Housing Element Update, wewanted to let you know of this upcoming Study Session. The Study Session will be a presentation followedby Planning Commission and City Council comments and questions, and we hope that you can attend andlisten in. Following the Study Session, the City will post the revised Housing Element on its website for
public comment, from September 10th through September 24th. We invite you to provide comments on theElement through this portal: Housing Element | City of Palm Desert
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Friday, September 3, 2021 at 13:49:22 Pacific Daylight Time
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Subject:Palm Desert Housing Element Study Session
Date:Friday, September 3, 2021 at 1:48:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From:Kimberly Cuza <kcuza@terranovaplanning.com>
BCC:josieare@gmail.com <josieare@gmail.com>, info@pdacc.org <info@pdacc.org>,
gg@thedvba.org <gg@thedvba.org>, Jessica Gonzales <jgonzales@cityofpalmdesert.org>,
Nicole Criste <ncriste@terranovaplanning.com>
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As a participant in our community workshops for the City of Palm Desert’s Housing Element Update, we
wanted to let you know of this upcoming Study Session. The Study Session will be a presentation followed
by Planning Commission and City Council comments and questions, and we hope that you can attend and
listen in. Following the Study Session, the City will post the revised Housing Element on its website for
public comment, from September 10th through September 24th. We invite you to provide comments on the
Element through this portal: Housing Element | City of Palm Desert
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Friday, September 10, 2021 at 15:13:32 Pacific Daylight Time
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Subject:FW: Screen Shot of Housing Element Website Update
Date:Friday, September 10, 2021 at 3:10:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From:Nicole Criste <ncriste@terranovaplanning.com>
To:Kimberly Cuza <kcuza@terranovaplanning.com>
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For PDHE Appendix
Nicole Sauviat Criste
Principal
TERRA NOVA PLANNING & RESEARCH, INC.®
42635 Melanie Place, Ste 101
PALM DESERT, CA. 92211
(760) 341-4800
FAX#: 760-341-4455
E-Mail: ncriste@terranovaplanning.com
From: "eceja@cityofpalmdesert.org" <eceja@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Date: Friday, September 10, 2021 at 2:54 PM
To: Nicole Criste <ncriste@terranovaplanning.com>
Cc: "jgonzales@cityofpalmdesert.org" <jgonzales@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Subject: Screen Shot of Housing Element Website Update
AVached is the screenshot for the HE website update.
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Thanks,
Eric Ceja
Deputy Director of Development Services
Ph: 760.346.0611 Direct: 760.776.6384
eceja@cityofpalmdesert.org
www.cityofpalmdesert.org
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
June 2, 2022
Todd Hileman, City Manager
City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Dear Todd Hileman:
RE: Palm Desert’s (2021-2029) Adopted Housing Element
Thank you for submitting the City of Palm Desert’s (City) housing element adopted
March 10, 2022 and received for review on April 5, 2022. Pursuant to Government Code
section 65585, subdivision (h), the California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review. Our review was facilitated by
communication with Nicole Christie, Consultant.
The adopted housing element addresses most statutory requirements described in
HCD’s November 24, 2021 review; however, additional revisions are necessary to fully
comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code), as follows:
1. Affirmatively further[ing] fair housing in accordance with Chapter 15
(commencing with Section 8899.50) of Division 1 of Title 2…shall include an
assessment of fair housing in the jurisdiction. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd.
(c)(10)(A).)
Site Inventory: Per the previous review, the element must discuss the
concentration of sites identified to accommodate the lower-income regional
housing need allocation (RHNA) in the Town Center Neighborhood in the
northern part of the City. The analysis should discuss the magnitude of the
impact including the number of units by income group relative to locations or
neighborhoods within the City, including any isolation of the RHNA and then
address whether sites exacerbate or improve segregation and integration.
Goals, Actions, Metrics, and Milestones: As stated in the previous review, goals
and actions must specifically respond to the analysis and to the identified and
prioritized contributing factors to fair housing issues and must be significant and
meaningful enough to overcome identified patterns and trends. Actions must
have specific commitment, metrics, and milestones as appropriate and must
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address housing mobility enhancement, new housing choices and affordability in
high opportunity areas, place-based strategies for community preservation and
revitalization and displacement protection. For example, the element should
include specific metrics and milestones for Programs 2.B, 3.E, 4.B, 5.B, 5.C,
11.A, and 11.B and target programs to specific areas if the community.
2. An inventory of land suitable and available for residential development, including
vacant sites and sites having realistic and demonstrated potential for
redevelopment during the planning period to meet the locality’s housing need for
a designated income level, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and
public facilities and services to these sites. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(3).)
Sites Inventory: As stated in the previous review, Site A allows for a maximum
density of 15 units per acre, and the analysis does not provide sufficient evidence
that densities in in the10-15 range provide the financial feasibility needed to
support housing affordable to lower-income households. As such, HCD is not
considering Site A when determining the adequacy of sites to accommodate the
RHNA for lower-income households.
3. The Housing Element shall contain programs which assist in the development of
adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely low-, very low-, low- and
moderate-income households. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(2).)
Program 1.A (Affordable Housing Developers): HCD understands the Planning
Commission approved the 66 units at Millennium (Site H) in March 2022 and the
developer is working on construction drawings. The Program should be updated
to reflect the recent outcome and determination by the Planning Commission.
4. Local governments shall make a diligent effort to achieve public participation of
all economic segments of the community in the development of the Housing
Element, and the element shall describe this effort. (Gov. Code, § 65583,
subd.(c)(9).)
The element did not address this requirement. As stated in the previous review,
the element must demonstrate diligent efforts to engage all economic segments
of the community in the development of the housing element, especially lower-
and moderate-income groups. For example, the element could describe the
availability of materials in multiple languages, surveys, or other efforts to engage
a variety of groups and persons in the preparation of the element. Please see
HCD’s November 24, 2022 review for additional information.
The element will meet the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law once it
has been revised and re-adopted to comply with the above requirements.
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For your information, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1398 (Chapter 358, Statutes of 2021), if
a local government fails to adopt a compliant housing element within 120 days of the
statutory deadline (October 15, 2021), then any rezoning to accommodate the RHNA,
including for lower-income households, shall be completed no later than one year from
the statutory deadline. Otherwise, the local government’s housing element will no longer
comply with State Housing Element Law, and HCD may revoke its finding of substantial
compliance pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (i).
Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing
element is essential to effective housing planning. During the housing element revision
process, the City must continue to engage the community, including organizations that
represent lower-income and special needs households, by making information regularly
available while considering and incorporating comments where appropriate. Please be
aware, any revisions to the element must be posted on the local government’s website
and to email a link to all individuals and organizations that have previously requested
notices relating to the local government’s housing element at least seven days before
submitting to HCD.
Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element
compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill
(SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant; the Strategic Growth Council and HCD’s
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs; and HCD’s Permanent
Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting
requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing
element, the City meets housing element requirements for these and other funding
sources.
For your information, some general plan element updates are triggered by housing
element adoption. HCD reminds the City to consider timing provisions and welcomes
the opportunity to provide assistance. For information, please see the Technical
Advisories issued by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research at:
https://www.opr.ca.gov/planning/general-plan/guidelines.html
HCD appreciates the effort provided by Nicole Criste, Consultant, throughout the
housing element review. We are committed to assisting the City in addressing all
statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law. If you have any questions or
need additional technical assistance, please contact John Buettner of our staff, at
john.buettner@hcd.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
Paul McDougall
Senior Program Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.2022-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IPMACT AND ADOPTION OF
AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT AND
SAFETY ELEMENT
CASE NO: GPA 21-0002
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 10w day of
March, 2022, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by the City of Palm
Desert for approval of the above noted; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the
18th day of January 2022, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by the City
of Palm Desert for approval of the above noted; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm
Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act" Resolution
No. 2804 the Deputy Director of Development Services found that the Housing Element and
Safety Element amendments are a "project" as defined by CEQA. As a result, the City
completed an Initial Study. The Initial Study found that the Housing Element and Safety
Element will have no impact on the Environment and a Negative Declaration is proposed.
WHEREAS, at the said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the City Council did find
the following facts and reasons to exist to justify approval of said request: >
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FINDINGS OF APPROVAL
The proposed Housing Element Update is in the public interestand there will be a
community benefit, insofar as the proposed Housing Element facilitates the
development of housing for all residents of Palm Desert. Development of housing
for residents of all income levels will also reduce the vehicle miles traveled in the
City, which will improve the regional air quality and reduce wear and tear on public
streets and infrastructure, all of which is in the public interest.
2. The proposed Housing Element Update is consistent with the goals and policies
of the General Plan, insofar as it is consistent with the other elements of the
General Plan and implements policies and programs directly relating to residential
land uses.
3. The proposed Housing Element Update does not conflict with provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance, and the Zoning Ordinance is being updated to comply with state
law.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IPALMDESERT, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City
Council in this case.
2. That the City Council does hereby approve of General Plan Amendment 21-0002 as
proposed.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 1011 day of March 2022, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: JONATHAN, KELLY, NESTANDE, QUINTANILLA, and HARNIK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
J N C. HARNIK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
NIAMH M. ORTEGA, DEPU Y CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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EXHIBIT "A"
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
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Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the California
Code of Regulations.
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact regarding the approval of the update of the
Housing Element of the General Plan, in conformance with State requirements.
The Deputy Director of the Department of Development Services, City of Palm Desert,
California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the
environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to the document supporting the
findings.
ER(C CEJA l DATE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR'OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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HOUSING ELEMENT
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Providing all residents of Palm Desert with safe and affordable housing is the ultimate goal of this
Element. The Housing Element is designed to guide the City's elected and appointed officials, as
well as City staff and the general public, in locating and constructing housing to accommodate all
segments of the community.
The City continues to strive to provide quality housing for all its residents.
BACKGROUND
The Housing Element works hand in hand with the Land Use Element to balance the land uses
available in the City to accommodate future growth. Land use designations are designed to
accommodate all types of housing, to allow for the development of single family and multi -family
units to meet the needs of the City's residents, now and in the future. The Housing Element
includes a description of existing housing types, condition of existing units, overcrowding,
overpayment, special housing needs, and the demand for affordable housing in the City. The
Element also includes an analysis of the progress made since the drafting of the last Housing
Element, and projections of needs for the 2022-2029 planning period.
California Law
AB 2853, passed in 1980, established Government Code Article 10.6, Section 65580 et. seq. to
define the need for, and content of Housing Elements. At its core, the law requires that the "housing
element shall consist of an identification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs and
a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives, financial resources, and scheduled programs
for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing" to meet the State's housing goals.
California Government Code requires that every City and County prepare a Housing Element as
part of its General Plan. In addition, State law contains specific requirements for the preparation
and content of Housing Elements. According to Article 10.6, Section 65580, the Legislature has
found that:
1) The availability of housing is of vital statewide importance, and the early attainment of decent
housing and a suitable living environment for every California family is a priority of the highest
order.
2) The early attainment of this goal requires the cooperative participation of government and the
private sector in an effort to expand housing opportunities and accommodate the housing needs
of Californians of all economic levels.
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3) The provision of housing affordable to low and moderate income households requires the '
cooperation of all levels of government.
4) Local and state governments have a responsibility to use the powers vested in them to facilitate
the improvement and development of housing to make adequate provision for the housing
needs of all economic segments of the community.
5) The legislature recognizes that in carrying out this responsibility, each local government also
has the responsibility to consider economic, environmental, and fiscal factors and community
goals set forth in the General Plan and to cooperate with other local governments, and the state,
in addressing regional housing needs.
Section 65581 of the Government Code states that the intent of the Legislature in enacting these
requirements is:
1) To assure that local governments recognize their responsibilities in contributing to the
attainment of the State housing goal.
2) To assure that cities and counties prepare and implement housing elements which, along with
federal and State programs, will move toward attainment of the State housing goal.
3) To recognize that each locality is best capable of determining what efforts are required by it to
contribute to the attainment of the State housing goal as well as regional housing needs.
4) To ensure that each local government cooperates with other local governments to address
regional housing needs.
The basic components of a Housing Element were established in Section 65583, and regtired that '
each Element include:
An assessment of housing needs and an inventory of resources and constraints relevant to the
meeting of local needs.
A statement of the community's goals, quantified objectives, and policies relative to the
maintenance, improvement, and development of housing.
A program that sets forth a schedule of actions to implement the policies and achieve the goals
and objectives of the Housing Element to provide housing for all economic segments of the
community guided by the following state housing objectives.
Provision of decent housing for all persons regardless of age, race, sex, marital status, source
of income, or other factors.
Provision of adequate housing by location, type, price and tenure.
Development of a balanced residential environment including access to jobs, community
facilities, and services.
Since that time, Housing Element law has been regularly updated, expanded and modified. The
most recent update to Housing Element law occurred in 2017, when a series of bills were passed
into law to address the State's determination that California was experiencing a State-wide housing
crisis. The laws passed in 2017 addressed a wide range of housing -related issues, including
Housing Elements, which are summarized below.
SB 2 established a recordation fee for real estate documentation which would fund planning
grants for affordable housing and affordable housing projects.
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SB 3 placed a $4 billion general obligation bond on the November 2018 ballot to fund
affordable housing, farmworker housing, transit -oriented development, infill infrastructure and
home ownership.
SB 35 mandated a streamlined approval process for infill affordable housing projects in
communities that have not, according to the Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) met their affordable housing allocation (RHNA).
AB 72 allowed HCD to find a housing element out of compliance with State law, and to refer
the non -compliant element to the State Attorney General for action at any time during a
Housing Element planning period.
AB 73 provided State -funded financial incentives for local jurisdictions which choose to create
a streamlined zoning overlay for certain affordable housing projects.
SB 166 required that development proposals on local jurisdictions' sites inventory cannot be
reduced in density without findings, and/or the identification of additional sites to result in `no
net loss' of affordable housing units in the sites inventory.
SB 540 provided State funding for the planning and implementation of workforce housing
opportunity zones for very low, low and moderate income households.
AB 571 modified the farmworker tax credit program to allow HCD to advance funds to migrant
housing center operators at the beginning of each planting season, and allowed migrant housing
to remain open for up to 275 days annually.
AB 678 amended the Housing Accountability Act to limit a local jurisdiction's ability to deny
low and moderate income housing projects by increasing the required documentation and
raising the standard of proof required of a local jurisdiction.
AB 686 (approved in 2018) required a public agency to administer its programs and activities
relating to housing and community development in a manner that affirmatively furthers fair
housing.
AB 879 amended the annual reporting requirements of local jurisdictions to HCD regarding
proposed projects, including processing times, number of project applications and approvals,
and required approval processes.
AB 1397 amended the requirements of adequate sites analysis to assure that sites are not only
suitable, but also available, by requiring additional information in site inventories.
AB 1505 allowed local jurisdictions to adopt local ordinances that require affordable housing
units on- or off -site when.approving residential projects.
AB 1515 established a `reasonable person' standard to consistency of affordable housing
projects and emergency shelters with local policies and standards.
AB 1521 placed restrictions on the owners of affordable housing projects when terminating or
selling their projects.
Consistency with the General Plan
The Housing Element must be consistent with all other Elements of the General Plan. It is
particularly guided by the development policies contained in the Land Use Element and roadway
policies of the Circulation Element. Housing is also shaped by policies contained in other Elements
that affect the quality of life for City residents through the provision of open space and recreation
areas, acceptable noise levels, and safety. The current (2022- 2029) update of the Housing Element
did not require that the City amend its Land Use Element or land use map, as sufficient land has
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been identified to accommodate all housing types. The City will continue to evaluate any '
amendment to the General Plan, including updating of the Housing Element, as required by State
law, to assure that internal consistency is maintained.
Evaluation of Existing Housing Element Policies and Programs
The City's 2014-2021 Housing Element included policies and action items to address housing
needs for the 2014-2021 planning period. Their effectiveness is reviewed below.
Goal 1
A variety of housing types that meet all of the housing needs for all income groups within the City.
Goal 2
The preservation and maintenance of the high quality of the City's affordable housing supply.
Policy 1
New affordable housing projects shall be encouraged in all areas of the City. Special attention will
be made to distributing the units so that large concentrations of affordable housing in any one area
are avoided.
Program LA
The City shall work with affordable housing developers, non-profit agencies and other
stakeholders to implement the following affordable housing projects for extremely low, very low, '
low and moderate income households during the planning period. For Carlos Ortega Villas and
Sagecrest Apartments, the Housing Authority shall market these projects to the development
community through direct mail, announcements on the City's web site and Requests for Proposals,
once funding sources have been identified.
31 units at Canterra Phase II
21 units at Palm Desert 103
200 units at Dinah Shore and Portola
72 units at Carlos Ortega Villas
16 units at Sagecrest Apartments
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department and Housing Authority
Schedule: 2014-2021
Evaluation: The City has made progress in moving projects forward during the 2014-2021
planningperiod, asfollows:
Canterra Phase H..• Now known as The Sands, was entitled for 388 units, including 78
reserved for very low income households. The project entitlements remain active, but the
project has failed to secure funding. The project is shown as site DD on the City's
inventory, and will be carried forward into the 2022-2029 planning period, in anticipation
of its construction.
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Palm Desert 103: This project would result in 103 apartments, 20% (21 units) of which
would be restricted to moderate income households. This project was inactive during the
planning period, but the requirement for affordable units remains. It will be included in
the City's inventoryfor the 2022-2029 planning period. Dinah
Shore and Portola: The City is currently negotiating an agreement for the development
of at least 200 units on 10 acres. This site will remain on the City's inventory as
site C. Carlos
Ortega Villas: This site was developed in the 2014-2021 planning period, and contains
36 units affordable to very low income households, 36 units affordable to low income
households, and one manager's unit. The project was successfully completed and will
be removed from the City's inventory and added to its list of existing affordable communities.
Sagecrest
Apartments: The Housing Authority will market the project to the development community
during the 2022-2029 planning period Progress on the implementation of this project
is expected in.the forthcoming planning period. This
program has been successful and will be modified to address current projects. Program
1.13 The
City shall pursue the planning and implementation of the following projects for extremely low,
very low, low and moderate income households during the planning period. The City will utilize
public -private partnerships; grants and third party funding for these projects, and affordable housing
funds if restored by the State Legislature. 520
units that will include single family for -sale and multi -family for rent units at Gerald Ford
Drive and Portola an
additional 52 units at the Vineyards Responsible
Agency: City Schedule:
2014-2021 Evaluation:
This program is still being implemented, as follows: Gerald
Ford and Portola: This project site is currently proposed for 269 apartments affordable
to very low and low income households, and 3 managers' units. Application for entitlement
is pending. The project is proposed on 12t acres of a larger City holding owned by
the Successor Agency (SARDA). The balance of the acreage continues to be marketed for
affordable housing projects. The site will be maintained in the City's inventory, and is shown
as site B. The
Vineyard: This site consists of 260 existing apartments, 52 of which are currently restricted
to moderate income households. An additional 52 may be offered as affordable to
low or moderate income households, but were not during the 2014-2021 planning period.
The agreement between the developer and the City remains effective, and the units could
be subsidized in the future. This
program continues to be implemented, and will be modified and maintained in the 2022-2029 planning
period. Housing
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Program 1.0 '
The City shall encourage and facilitate the development by private parties of the following projects
for extremely low, very low, low and moderate income units:
432 units at Key Largo
194 units at Frank Sinatra and Cook Street
Approximately 302 units at Dinah Shore and 351 Avenue (southeast corner)
The City shall annually contact the owners/developers of these lands and review with them the
incentives and financing options available through State and federal.loan and grant programs, and
local non-profit agencies to assure that all potential financial mechanisms are being considered for
the project(s).
Responsible Agency: City
Schedule: 2014-2021
Evaluation: The City continues to work with the landowners associated with these sites as follows:
Key Largo: The land owners are currently preparing a Specific Plan for the site, which
would include apartments. Up to 200 units could be restricted to low and moderate income
households. This project is still active, and will remain on the City's inventory as site A.
Frank Sinatra and Cook Street: This project was inactive during the planning period, and
is not considered viable for the future. It will be removed from the Citys inventory. ' Dinah
Shore and 351 Avenue: This project remains under consideration, and the City believes
that it could move forward. The City will continue to work with the landowner and encourage
the development of affordable housing units into the next planning period. In
addition, the City approved Tentative Tract Map 37506, for land located on the south side of Gerald
Ford Drive, between Portola and Technolov Drive in the University Park area. This site includes
a mix of single family homes, townhome and apartment sites, totaling 1,069 units. The City
will continue to work with the developer to encourage the inclusion of affordable housing. units
in the project. This program remains active, and will be modified for the 2022-2029 planning period.
Program
1.D The
City shall continue to implement the Self Help Housing program when funds are available. The
City will work with agencies such as Habitat for Humanity and Coachella Valley Housing Coalition
to identify funding and the location of these units. Responsible
Agency: City Schedule:
2016-2018, as funding is identified Evaluation:
During the 2014-2021 planning period, Habitat for Humanity developed 2 homes for very
low income households, which were all completed and are now occupied. In May of 2020, the
City awarded the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition a contract to construct 14 self-help housing
units on Merle, near Cook Street. These homes are expected to be built during the next planning
period. The program will be. modified and maintained to assure construction, and the I projectwillbeincludedintheCity's inventory as site PP. Housing
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Program LE
The City shall maintain its inventory of sites zoned for PR-7 and R-3, and shall encourage the
incorporation of extremely low, very low, low and moderate income housing units into these
projects as they are brought forward.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: As project applications are submitted
Evaluation: The City continues to encourage the provision of affordable housing in all projects,
and has negotiated the inclusion of units, or the payment of in lieu fees, for several projects. In
addition, in March of 2020, the City adopted the Housing Overlay District, replacing the
previously enacted Medium/High Density Overlay District. The Overlay is applied to properties
owned by the City, the Housing Authority and private property identified on the City's Housing
Element inventory for planningperiod 2014-2021. The new overlay provides significant incentives
to developers, should they apply the overlay to their property for the provision of affordable
housing, including development fee waivers, development standard reductions, and parking
reductions. In exchange, a minimum of 20% of the units developed must be restricted to moderate,
low or very low income households. The program has been successful, and will be extended into
the 2022-2029 planning period
Program 1.F
The City will encourage further land divisions resulting in parcel sizes that facilitate multifamily
development affordable to lower income households in light of state, federal and local financing
programs (i.e. 50-100 units) as development proposals are brought forward. The City will discuss
incentives available for land divisions (e.g., 2-5 acres) encouraging the development of housing
affordable to lower income households with housing developers as proposals are brought forward.
The City will offer incentives for land division encouraging the development of affordable housing
including, but not limited to:
priority to processing subdivision maps that include affordable housing units,
expedited review for the subdivision of larger sites into buildable lots where the
development application can be found consistent with the Specific Plan,
financial assistance (based on availability of federal, state, local foundations, and private
housing funds).
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed
Evaluation: The City has implemented this program in two ways: the completion of the Housing
Overlay District, and the encouragement of subdivision for larger projects, which was
implemented with 77M 37506, and is being implemented at the Key Largo project (please see
evaluation of Program 1.0 above). The TTM subdivided a large holding into multiple parcels,
rangingfrom 6 to over 20 acres, to accommodate a mix of housing types. This program is ongoing
and will be continued in the 2022-2029 planning period.
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Policy 2 '
The City shall encourage the rehabilitation of existing housing units through a variety of programs.
Program 2.A
The City shall fund the Home Improvement Program for single family homes by providing grants
and low interest loans to program participants. The program will be provided to the extent that
funding is available, to up to five households each year.
Responsible Agency: City
Schedule: Annually as funds are available
Evaluation: The City implemented the program and funded four grants and loans. Funding was
limited, and the City was therefore able to only implement the emergency component of this
program. The program will be maintained, to assure that it is available should funding be secured.
Policy3
The City shall preserve existing affordable housing units.
Program 3.A
The Housing Authority shall continue to subsidize affordable housing units it owns now and in the
future using operating revenues.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Annually in the Housing Authority Budget
Evaluation: The Housing Authority continues to own and operate 1,114 affordable housing units '
in 15 projects. The City intends to continue to operate these projects, and this program shall be
continued in the 2022-2029 planning period.
Program 3.B
The Housing Authority shall maintain the existing resale restrictions and other subsidies on 303
ownership units if permitted to do so by the Department of Finance.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Throughout the planning period, if permitted by the Department of Finance
Evaluation: The Housing Authority maintains affordability covenants on a total of 301 owner -
occupied properties, of which 31 properties were resold to a new qualifying household with
affordability covenants. Some of the covenants will expire during the 2022-2029 planning period.
The Housing Authority intends to maintain these covenants, and the program will be continued
and amended to address expirations in the 2022-2029 planning period.
Program 3.0
The Housing Authority owns approximately 1,000 existing rental housing units and will strive to
maintain its ownership and/or long term affordability of these units by a third party.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Annually in the Housing Authority Budget
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Evaluation: The Housing authority continues to own and operate 1,114 units, and plans to
maintain ownership. This program has been successfully implemented, and will be continued in
the 2022-2029 planning period.
Program 3.D
The City shall coordinate between affordable housing developers and social service agencies when
new projects are developed to encourage the integration of services such as child care, job training,
vocational education, and similar programs into new affordable housing projects through direct
contact with both parties. For on -site child care, the Agency shall consider allocation of the City's
Childcare Mitigation Fee to new projects which provide the service.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority, City Manager's Office, Community Development
Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed
Evaluation: The City continues to operate the Jean Benson Childcare Center located within the
Desert Rose project. In addition, the Hovley Gardens project provides after -school programs for
school -aged children, and adult education, health and wellness, and skill building classes to
residents. New projecis proposed for development are encouraged to provide services to residents.
As these projects are forthcoming, the level of programming has not been determined. The City
will continue to encourage such programs in the 2022-2029 planning period.
Policy 4
The City shall continue to strive to meet the State -mandated special shelter needs of large families,
female headed households, single parent families, senior citizens, and disabled individuals and
families, and shall consider including units for such households in its projects.
Evaluation: The City assists disabled residents at all its Housing Authority owned properties.
Between 2014 and 2020, there were between 91 and 188 disabled residents in these properties,
varying by year. In 2020 the City had the highest number of disabled residents during the planning
period, providing housing to 188 disabled residents.
The City has approved a project for developmentally disabled persons adjacent to Desert Arc
offices on Country Club Drive. In addition, the Housing Authority committed to leasing the land
and funding a subsidy of tip to S250, 000 to assure that 5 units were for persons employed within
the City, and supported CTCAC and other funding efforts. The project, which includes 36 units of
special needs housing and a community center building, remains entitled but has not secured
funding. The City will continue to work with the project, and this program will be maintained in
the 2022- 2029 planning period.
Program 4.A
The City shall continue to enforce the provisions of the Federal Fair Housing Act. The City shall
continue its referral program to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, and shall maintain
information at City Hall and affordable housing complexes.
Responsible Agency: City and Housing Authority
Schedule: Brochures and flyers available at Housing Authority properties, Library, and apartment
managers' offices
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Evaluation: The Cityprovides fair housing information at all its properties, and continues to fund ' programs
operated by the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County. During the 2014-2022 planning
period, the City used CDBG funds to provide the Council S239,000 to eliminate discrimination
in housing throughout the City in joint efforts across the County. Program
4.B The
City shall work with the Senior Center and other appropriate agencies in the housing of disabled
residents. Responsible
Agency: Senior Center Schedule:
Annually through staff training program The
Housing Authority maintains 380 of its 1,114 units, or 34% for senior households. In addition, the
City has preserved 37 non -City owned units' affordability for seniors in assisted living communities.
In 2015, the City entered into an amended agreement with the developers of the Legend
Gardens community, requiring that 10 of its assisted living one -bedroom units be restricted
to low income seniors. Program
4.0 The
City shall meet with non-profit developers and other stakeholders annually to establish and implement
a strategy to continue to provide housing affordable to extremely low-income households.
The City shall also consider applying for State and federal funding specifically targeted
for the development of housing affordable to extremely low-income households, such as ' CDBG,
HOME, Local Housing Trust Fund program and Proposition 1-C funds to the extent possible.
The City shall continue to consider incentives, such as increased densities, modifications to
development standards, priority processing and fee deferrals as part of the financing package for
projects which include extremely low income units. Responsible
Agency: Housing Authority Schedule:
As projects are proposed The
City and Housing Authority continuously seek opportunities for the development of affordable housing
units, including regular contact with the development community. During the planning period,
Habitat for Humanity developed 2 homes for very low income households, which were all completed
and are now occupied. This has included developing a self-help housing program for 14
units with the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, and marketing City properties to developers.
This effort has led to an agreement with Pacific West Companies for the development of
269 affordable housing units, the entitlement of 36 units dedicated to special needs housing adjacent
to Desert ARC, and the commitment of loan funds for the substantial rehabilitation of Hovley
Gardens, a 162 unit family project. The City is currently also working with Hovley Gardens to
refinance the property to extend affordabilityfor the project for an additional 55 years. This will be
completed during the upcoming planning period. This program has been successful, and will be
maintained in the 2022-2029 planning period. Policy 5
The City
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Program 5.A
The City shall continue to work with CVAG on a regional solution for homelessness, including
the Multi -Service Center in North Palm Springs, and the beds and services it will provide. (See
discussion on page 28 regarding CVAG's program)
Responsible Agency: City Manager's Office, City Council
Schedule: Annually in the General Fund Budget
Evaluation: The City funded multiple efforts to reduce homelessness. The City participated and
forded $100,000 annually for regional homelessness assistance through CVAG, both for the
Center in North Palm Springs, and continuing with additional services after the Center closed. In
addition, the City funded two full-time positions with the Riverside University Health System to
provide assistance to Palm Desert homeless residents. This program will be modified to reflect
current homeless prevention efforts for the 2022-2029 planning period.
Program 5.13
The City will continue to coordinate with the Inland Regional Center, Desert Are and other
appropriate agencies and organizations that serve the developmentally and physically disabled
population. The City will continue to encourage developers to reserve a portion of affordable
housing projects for the disabled, including those with developmental disabilities. The City will
support funding applications for such projects, and will consider fee waivers and reductions when
these projects are proposed. Housing Authority properties are one of the vehicles available to
encourage rental to developmentally disabled individuals.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department, City Council
Schedule: As projects are proposed
The City approved a project for developmentally disabled individuals adjacent to Desert Arc
offices on Country Club Drive. In addition, the Housing Authority committed to leasing the land
and funding a subsidy of up to $250, 000 to assure that 5 units were for persons employed within
the City, and supported CTCAC and other funding efforts. The project, which includes 36 units of
special needs housing and a community center building, remains entitled but has not secured
funding.
The City assists disabled residents at all its Housing Authority owned properties. Between 2014
and 2020, there were between 91 and 188 disabled residents in these properties, varying by year.
The 2020 census is the highest of the planning period, providing housing to 188 disabled residents.
Furthermore, the City provided Desert Arc $77,750 in Community Development Block Grant
CDBG-CV) funds to sustain operations during the coronavirus pandemic and implement
activities related to a multi phased re -opening plan.
This program has been successful and will continue to be implemented.
Program 5.0
The City shall encourage local organizations, such as the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission,
Martha's Village and Catholic Charities, to apply to the City for the award of CDBG funds for
homeless services.
Responsible Agency: City Manager's Office
Schedule: Annually with CDBG funding cycle
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Evaluation: During the 2014-2021 planning period, the City used CDBG funds to contribute '
toward energy improvements and food supplies at Martha's Village and Kitchen totaling
312, 752; at the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, $52, 770 was allocated from CDBG funds for
equipment replacements, food supplies and shelter services, and Catholic Charities was allocated
5,151 for food and supplies. In total, the City allocated $370,673 toward direct assistance to
homeless individuals. This program was successful and will be continued in the 2022-2029
planning period.
In addition, the City provided Martha's Village an additional $40,000 in CDBG-CV funds to
provide operational costs for a 15-bed expansion for homeless individuals during the coronavirus
pandemic. Likewise, the City provided the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission with an additional
40, 000 in CDBG-CV funds to sustain operations during the coronavirus pandemic.
Policy 6
The City shall continue to utilize restrictions, applicant screenings, and other appropriate
mechanisms established as conditions of approval in order to preserve affordable for sale housing
units for the long term.
Program 6.A
The City shall keep in regular contact with the Riverside County Housing Authority to ensure that
Section 8 housing assistance within the City is actively pursued. At least 30 households should be
assisted every year. '
Responsible Agency: City
Schedule: Annually with annual compliance plan review
Evaluation: The Housing Authority annually houses an average of 40 households under the
Section 8 program at its properties. This program has been successful, and shall be carried
forward to the 2022- 2029 planning period.
Program 6.13
The City shall continue to work with affordable housing organizations to preserve the affordability
of the Regent Palm Desert, Shadow Hills Estates and Cantera Phase I, which will be at risk of
losing their affordability restrictions during the planning period. The City will coordinate with
private development and management companies to promote the preservation of these units; and
may cooperate through state and federal program funding for third party ownership, and other
means to assure the long term affordability of the project.
Responsible Agency: City
Schedule: Annually as the projects' affordability restrictions are at risk
Evaluation: The City made multiple efforts to preserve the affordability of units at the Regent
Shadow Hills and Cantera. All of the owners, however, declined to maintain affordability
restrictions, and the units reverted to market rates. This program will be adjusted to reflect units
at risk during the 2022-2029 planning period.
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Policy 8
The City Council shall consider, as an additional incentive, the reduction, subsidizing or deferring
of development fees to facilitate the development of affordable housing.
Evaluation: The City implemented this policy through the implementation of State density bonus
law and the adoption of the Housing Overlay District. In addition, both the Sands project and the
Arc Village project were granted fee waivers in exchange for affordability covenants during the
planning period. This program has been successful, and will continue to be implemented, based
on funding availability.
Policy 9
The City shall continue to address the needs of the senior population in development of housing.
Program 9.A
The City shall maintain the Senior Housing Overlay District and the Second Unit Housing
standards in the Zoning Ordinance.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: Annually review with state General Plan report
Evaluation: The City adopted the Housing Overlay District in 2020. This District allows for the
waiver of fees and the reduction of development standards for projects committing to affordable
housing units. In addition, the City approved a total of 162 accessory dwelling units during the
planning period. Although these units are not restricted by covenant, they provide for an
affordable housing option on existing single family home lots. The City will continue to implement
both programs in the 2022-2029 planning period.
Program 9.B
The City shall continue to encourage the development of assisted living facilities for seniors.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed
Evaluation: The City preserved existing affordability covenants at an assisted living facility, and
increased the availability of affordable units at the Legend Gardens facility to 10. This program
was successful, and will be maintained in the 2022-2029 planning period.
Policy 10
The City shall implement the State's density bonus law.
Evaluation: There were no projects constructed during the planning period with density bonus
units, but the Sands project received 78 very low income household density bonus units and
concessions, and the forthcoming Pacific West Companies project will increase its unit count from
200 to 269 for very low, low and moderate income households through density bonus provisions.
The City will continue to implement density bonus law consistent with law in the 2022-2029
planning period.
Policy 11
Promote the jobs/housing balance through the development of housing with convenient access to
commercial land uses, schools, available public transport and employment centers.
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Evaluation: The City continues to consider the placement of housing in proximity to jobs, and to '
encourage the housing of Palm Desert employees in projects. This was directly accomplished
through a subsidy agreement at the Arc Village project, which provides for 5 units for Palm Desert
employed households, and through the University Village Specific Plan, which places higher
density residential lands in close proximity to job centers in the Portola/Gerald Ford/Cook/Fred
Waring area. This policy continues to be a priorityfor the City, and will be carried forward into the
2022-2029 planning period. Policy
12 Encourage
energy conservation through the implementation of new technologies, passive solar site planning
and enforcement of building codes. Please also see the Energy and Mineral Resources Element.
Program
12.A The
City shall maintain an Energy Conservation Ordinance which mandates conservation in new construction
beyond the requirements of the California Building Code. Responsible
Agency: Planning Department Schedule:
Annual review with state General Plan report Program
12.13 The
City shall encourage Green Building techniques, recycling in demolition, and the use of recycled,
repurposed and reused materials in all new affordable housing projects to the greatest extent
possible. I
ResponsibleAgency: Planning Department, Building Department, Public Works Department Schedule:
As projects are proposed Evaluation:
The Housing Authority has implemented energy conservation at multiple projects, including
the Carlos Ortega Villas, which was constructed as a net -zero project, and with replacements
of HVAC and water heating systems with high -efficiency systems at Housing Authorityprojects.
In addition, solar installations were undertaken within the Desert Rose project. This policy
continues to be important to the City, and will be carried forward to the 2022-2029 planning period.
Summary of
Impact on Special Needs Populations In summary,
as described in the evaluation above relating to special needs programs; the City's implementation of
its Housing Element during the previous planning period supported the housing needs of
special needs households: City -owned
housing communities continue to house senior residents in 7 projects totaling 366 units.
City -owned
housing communities continue to house physically and developmentally disabled residents,
which have ranged from 91 to 188 residents in the last planning period. The City
has actively participated in moving forward on the Arc Village project, which will result in
32 units for developmentally disabled residents, in addition to the funds expended ' to make
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IDEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
This section provides the demographic background for the residents of Palm Desert. The
information is primarily based on 2010 U. S. Census and 2018 American Community Survey
ACS) data. Where more current data is available, it has been included in addition to the Census
and ACS information.
Reeional Population
The City of Palm Desert is located in the Coachella Valley in eastern Riverside County. Riverside
County grew from 1,545,387 in 2000 to 2,189,641 in 2010. By 2018, the American Community
Survey estimated that the County population had grown to 2,383,286, which represents an 8-year
increase of 8. 8%. The California Department of Finance (DOF) estimated that, in January 2020,
Riverside County had a population of 2,442,304, an increase of 11.5% over the 2010 population.
Table III-1
Population Trends Neighboring Jurisdictions
Change (2010- 2018)
Jurisdiction 2010 2018 Number Percent
Desert Hot Springs 25,938 28,430 2,492 9.6%
Palm Springs 44,552 47,525 2,973 6.7%
Cathedral City
Rancho Mirage
51,200
17,218
54,037
18,075
2,837
857
5.5%
5.0%
Palm Desert 48,445 52,124 3,679 7.6%
Indian Wells 4,958 5,317 359 7.2%
La Quinta 37,467 40,704 3237 8.6%
Coachella 40,704 44,849 4,145 10.2%
Indio 76,036 91,235 15,199 20.0%
Riverside County 2,189,641 2,383,286 193,645 8.8%
Source; 2010 U.S. Census; American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates.
Citv Population
Palm Desert has also experienced a rapid rate of growth. In 1990, the Census reported a population
of 23,252 in the City. From 1990-2000, the City's population grew to 41,155, an increase of 77%
in ten years. By 2010, the Census reported a City population of 48,445, an increase of 17. 3% in
ten years. The California Department of Finance estimated that the City's population on January
1, 2020 was 52,986, an average annual increase of under 1%. Between 2010 and 2018, the City's
growth rate (7.6%) ranked in the middle compared to other Coachella Valley cities and was less
than the County's growth rate (8. 8%).
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Table III-2
Population Trends — Palm Desert
Numerical
Year Population Change
2000 41,155
2010 48,445 7,290
2020 52,986 4,541
Percent Average Annual
Change Growth Rate
17.7% 1.8%
9.4% 0.9%
Source: 2000 and 2010 U.S. Census; Table E-1, Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and
the State, California Department of Finance, January 1, 2020.
The Southem California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Transportation
Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) projects a City population of 64,100 by 2045.
Age
The Coachella Valley historically has attracted older adults and retirees, and Palm Desert is no
exception. The City's median age rose from 48.0 in 2000 to 53.0 in 2010 and decreased slightly to
52.6 in 2018. With the continuing aging of America, it is expected that the median age may keep
rising or stabilize. Table III-3 illustrates age characteristics for Palm Desert population in 2010
and 2018.
From 2010 to 2018, children and youth groups (ages 0-19) decreased by 0.7% to 16.6%, young
and middle -age adults (20 to 54 years) increased by 0.5% to 35.7%, and all age groups over 55
years increased by 0.2% to 47.7%. The data suggest that housing demand is currently highest for
seniors and young and middle -age adults. If the aging trend continues, there may be a growing
demand for senior housing and programs that promote "aging in place"; however, this trend is
likely to occur slowly, and the demand for such products will need to be evaluated over time. The
Palm Desert Housing Authority operates 7 affordable apartment complexes that are restricted to
seniors, the newest of which is the 72-unit Carlos Ortega Villas built in 2015 (see "Affordable
Housing Developments" section). During the 2022- 2029 planning period, particular focus will be
on expanding housing opportunities for families and first-time buyers.
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Table III-3
Age Distribution, 2010 and 2018
2010 2018
of
Age Number Total Number of Total
Under 5 2,021 4.2% 2,032 3.9%
5-9 1,960 4.0% 2,044 3.9%
10- 14 2,105 4.3% 2,256 4.3%
15-19 2,345 4.8% 2,331 4.5%
20- 24 2,436 5.0% 2,727 5.2%
25- 34 4,344 9. 0% 5,430 10.4%
35-44 4,387 9.1% 4,847 9. 3%
45-54 5,872 12.1% 5,605 10.8%
55-59 3,235 6.7% 3,384 6.5%
60- 64 3,817 7. 9% 3,886 7.5%
65-74 7,640 15.8% 8,976 17.2%
75-84 5,914 12.2% 5,940 11.4%
85+ 2,369 4.9% 2,666 5.1%
Total 48,445 100.0% 52,124 100.0%
Median age 53.0 52: 6
Source: 2010 U.S. Census Tables P12 and P13; American Community Survey
2014-2019 5-Year Estimates, Table DP05
Race and Ethnicitv
Table III-4 describes the racial and ethnic distribution for Palm Desert in 2010 and 2018.
Residents who categorize themselves as white comprise the largest race/ethnicity; this group
remained constant at 82.5%. The second most prevalent race/ethnicity changed from "some other
race" to Asian. The "some other race" category decreased from 9.1% to 5.0%. The Asian group
increased from 3.4%to 5.1 %, and the percentage of Black/African Americans increased from 1.8%
to 2.5%. The share of American Indians and Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians and Other
Pacific Islanders, remained largely constant, comprising approximately 0.6% combined during
both years. The percentage of residents in the "Two or More Races" category increased from 2.5%
to 4.4%. The percentage of Hispanic or Latino residents increased from 22.8% to 25.5%.
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Table I11-4
Racial and Ethnic Characteristics, 2010 and 2018
2010 2018
of % of
Race/Ethnicity Number Total Number Total
One Race:
White 39,957 82.5% 42,993 82.5%
Black or African American 875 1.8% 1,323 2.5%
American Indian & Alaska Native 249 0.5% 196 0.4%
Asian 1,647 3.4% 2,651 5.1%
Native Hawaiian/Other P_ac._ Islander 55 0.1 % 91 0.2%
Some Other Race 4,427 9.1% 2,593 5.0%
Two or More Races 1,235 2.5% 2,277 4.4%
Total 48,445 100% 52,124 100%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 11,038 22.8% 13,299 25.5%
Source: 2010 U.S. Census, Table P3; American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates,
Table DP05
Households
The City had a,total of 23,117 households in 2010. The average household size was 2.09 persons
per household based on the 2010 Census. Between 2010 and 2018, the number of households
increased 4.3% to 24,114, and the average household size in 2018 was 2.15 persons according to
the ACS. In 2018, 44.9% of households consisted of married couple families, followed by non -
family households (43.3°/u), female householder families (7.6%), and male householder families
4.3%).
Table HI-5
Household Growth Trends
Year
Number of Numerical Percent
Households Change Change
2010 23,117 --- ---
2018 24,114 997 4.3%
Source: 2010 U.S. Census, Table P28; American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-
Year Estimates, Table DP02
Table III-6
Household Types
Household Type No. of HH % of Total
Family households: 13,679 56.7%
Married couple family 10,821 44.9%
Male householder, no wife present 1,030 4.3%
Female householder, no husband present 1,828 7.6%
Non -family households 10,435 43.3%
Total Households 24,114 100%
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table DP02
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Income
Income can vary significantly by region, industry, and type of job. Table III-7 describes average
income per worker by industry in the Coachella Valley. As shown, the highest -paying sectors are
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate, Government, and Information, with incomes averaging around
50,000 to $60,000. The lowest -paying sectors include Retail Trade, Other Services, and Leisure
and Hospitality, with incomes averaging around $31,000.
Table III-7
Average Income by Industry, Coachella Valley
Average Income
Industry per Worker, 2017
Agriculture $20,571
Construction $45,488
Manufacturing $46,340
Retail Trade $32,281
Information $50,493
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate $59, 726
Professional and Business Services $43,736
Education and Health Services $48, 322
Leisure and Hospitality $31,513
Government $58,711
Other Services $31,836
Logistics $45,114
Source: 2019 Greater Palm Springs Economic Report, Coachella Valley
Economic Partnership, Figure 29
Median household income in the City in 2000 was $48, 316; it rose to $50,267 by 2010. In 2018,
median household income had risen to $57,578, less than the County median income, which stood
at $66,964. The following table identifies the number of Palm Desert households in each income
range.
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Table III-8 '
City Household Income Distribution, 2018
Income No. of HH % of Total
Less than $10,000 1,787 7.4%
10,000-$14,999 1,181 4.9%
15,000-$24,999 2,252 9.3%
25,000-$34,999 2,477 10.3%
35,000-$49,999 3,004 12.5%
50,000-$74,999 4,341 18.0%
75,000-$99,999 2,547 10.6%
100,000-$149,999 2,809 11.6%
150,000-$199,999 1,721 7.1 %
200,000 + 1,989 8.2%
Total 24,005 100%*
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year
Estimates, Table DP03.
Differences due to rounding.
The ACS estimated that 9.3% of all families in Palm Desert were living below the poverty level
in 2018.
EmDlovment and Maier Emolovers '
Like much of the Coachella Valley, a substantial portion of the City's economy is rooted in the
regional tourism and service industries. The following table describes employment distribution in
Palm Desert in 2018. The ACS data show that, of a total civilian workforce of 21,933 residents
over 16 years, the largest employment sectors were "arts, entertainment, recreation,
accommodation & food services" (20.1%) and "educational services, health care & social
assistance" (18.8%).
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Table III-9
City Employment by Industry, 2018
No. of
Industry Employees of Total
Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing/Hunting/Mining 147 0.7%
Construction 1,473 6.7%
Manufacturing 789 3.6%
Wholesale Trade 492 2.2%
Retail Trade 3,066 14.0%
Transportation, warehousing & utilities 585 2. 7%
Information 438 2.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing 1,616 7.4%
Professional, scientific, management, admin. & waste 2,702 12.3%
management
Educational services, health care & social assistance 4,133 18.8%
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food 4,404 20.1%
services
Other services (except public administration) 1,482 6.8%
Public Administration 606 2.8%
Total Employment by Industry (Civilian 16 years and over) 21,933 100%
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table S2405 .
As shown in Table III-10, more than one-third (36.1 %) of the City's civilian employed labor force
is in "management, business, science, and arts" occupations, followed by "sales and office"
occupations (27. 6%) and "service" occupations (24.61/4).
Table III-10
City Employment by Occupation, 2018
No. of
Occupation Employees of Total
Management, business, science, and arts occupations 7,926 36.1 %
Service occupations 5,404 24.6%
Sales and office occupations 6,048 27.6%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 1,316 6.0%
Production, transportation; and material moving occupations 1,239 5.6%
Total civilian employed population 16 years and over 21,933 100%*
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table DP03
Differences due to rounding.
As shown in Table III-11, the City's principal employers include security services providers, golf
clubs and resorts, and big chain retailers. Typical jobs at these facilities include store clerks and
managers, salesmen, security guards, and hospitality and food service providers.
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Table III-11
Principal Employers in Palm Desert, 2019
No. of % of Total City
Employer Employees Employment
JW Marriot-Desert Springs Resort & DS Villas 2,304 9.8%
Universal Protection Services 1,500 6.4%
Securitas-Security Service USA 700 3.0%
Organization of Legal Pro's 501 2.1%
Sunshine Landscape 500 2.1%
Costco Wholesale 250 1.1%
Bighorn Golf Club 250 1.1 %
Whole Foods Market 150 0.6%
Target 145 0.6%
Tommy Bahama 125 0. 5%
Total 6,425 27%*
Source: 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, City of Palm Desert.
Differences due to rounding.
The Great Recession, with onset in late 2007, saw high unemployment and job losses in the
Coachella Valley. At the trough, about every seventh person lost their job.' Regional employment
started to increase in 2011, but annual growth was still slower than pre -Recession levels until 2017,
suggesting more severe impacts than western Riverside County, the state, and the nation. The
construction sector was hit hardest regionally, with approximately 70% of jobs lost and only 14%
recovered by December 2017 2 The Retail Trade and Wholesale Trade sector lost around 6,700
jobs but has generally returned to pre -Recession levels. Two sectors have fully recovered and even
added jobs: Education and Health Services and, to a lesser extent, Leisure and Hospitality.
Between 2010 and 2019, annual unemployment rates in Palm Desert declined from a high of 10.1 %
in 2010 to a low of 4.2% in 2019? However, analysis of employment data from 2005 to 2017
shows that, as of December 2017, Palm Desert had not recovered the job losses it incurred during
the Great Recession. The City lost about 20% of jobs, relative to peak employment, and had
recovered only about 1.8% 4 This scenario is similar for seven other Coachella Valley cities; only
Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage had recovered and exceeded their previous peaks.
Table III-12 describes the employment locations of Palm Desert residents. As shown, 39.6% of
City residents work in the City, which shows a relatively large portion of residents are employed
within City limits. The remaining work locations are spread out in other Valley cities, the top two
being Rancho Mirage (16.4%) and Palm Springs (12.6c/u). An estimated 11,824 residents of other
cities work in Palm Desert, which is the highest number of employment inflows of all cities in the
Coachella Valley. The City's retail and service sectors, in particular, attract and can support
younger workers in entry level positions.
1 2019 Greater Palm Springs Economic Report, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, Figure 24.
z Ibid, Figures 25 and 26.
3 California Employment Development Department annual average unemployment rates (labor force), not
seasonally adjusted, not preliminary.
4 2019 Greater Palm Springs Economic Report, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, Figure 28.
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Table III-12
Commuting Patterns
No. of
Palm Desert
Residents of Total
737 7.8%
436 4.6%
3,749 39.6%
1,193 12.6%
238 2.5%
892 9.4%
93 1.0%
1,555 16.4%
572 6. 0%
Total: 9,465 100.0%
Inflow of Workers from Other Cities
to Palm Desert: 11,824 ---
Source: 2019 Greater Palm Springs Economic Report, Coachella Valley Economic
Partnership, Table 6. Based on 2015 data.
EXISTING HOUSING STOCK
Housine Units
The City's housing stock includes an estimated 39,800 dwelling units, the majority of which
39.6%) are single-family detached units. Other housing types include single-family attached units
18.8%), multi -family complexes with 2-4 units (14.2%) and 5 or more units (19.50/o), mobile
homes (7.80/o), and boat/RV/van/etc. (0.1%).
The total number of units increased by 2,932 (8.0%o) between 2010 and 2018. Specifically, the
number of single-family detached units increased by 1,183, single-family attached units decreased
by 3,274, multi -family 2-4 units increased by 2,722 and 5+ units increased by 2,847, mobile homes
decreased by 547, and boat/RV/van/etc. increased by one (1).
Table III-13
City Housing Characteristics
2010 2018
Units in Structure No. of Units of Total No. of Units % of Total
Single Family, detached 14,584 39.6% 15,767 39.6%
Single Family, attached 10,761 29.2% 7,487 18.8%
2- 4 Units, Multi -family 2,927 7.9% 5,649 14.2%
5+ Units, Multi -family 4,912 13.3% 7,759 19.5%
Mobile homes 3,650 9. 9% 3,103 7.8%
Boat, RV, van, etc. 34 0.1% 35 0.1%
Total 36,868 100.0% 39,800 100%
Source: 2010 U.S. Census and American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table DP04
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Residential Buildine Permit Activitv '
The following table describes residential building permit activity during the 2014-2021 planning
period. Permits were issued for a total of 1,447 units. Single-family units accounted for 43% of all
permits and had an average value of $513,498 per unit. Multi -family 2-4 units accounted for 13%
and had an average value of $279,940 per unit. Multi -family 5+ units accounted for 44% and had
an average value of $208, 200 per unit.
Table III-14
Residential Building Permits, 2014-2020
Multi -Family Multi -Family
Single -Family 2-4 Units 5+ Units
No. of Average No. of Average No. of Average
Year Units Value/Unit Units Value/Unit Units Value/Unit
2014 200 $443,069 11 $197,473 961 $95,429
2015 95 $471,452 14 $233,533 27 $277,778
2016 75 $596,227 14 $213,890 2072 $159,783
2017 72 $476,216 52 $207,230 10 $320,000
2018 57 $ 443,851 66 $219,697 0 ---
2019 74 $542,709 24 $137,755 304 $188,011
2020 47 $626,963 2 $750,000 0 ---
Total: 620 $ 513,498 183 $279,940 644 $208,200 ,
Includes 72 units at Carlos Ortega Villas
3 Includes 175 assisted living units
In addition to the permits listed above, 162 permits were issued for Accessory Dwelling Units
ADUs) between 2014 and 2020 (see "General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Constraints" for more
information about ADUs).
Aee and Condition of Housing Stock
The age of the City's housing stock can be a key indicator of potential rehabilitation, repair, or
demolition needs. The ACS estimated a total of 39,800 housing units in Palm Desert in 2018. Of
these, 25,312 (63.6%) were built before 1990 and are, therefore, more than 30 years old, while
6,348 (15.9%) were less than 20 years old. Depending on construction quality and maintenance
history, older homes may have issues including inadequate or unsafe mechanical systems and
appliances, foundation or roof problems, inefficient windows, the presence of asbestos or lead, and
lack of fire and earthquake safety features. However, older homes in the City are sought after,
particularly .those built during the mid-century period, and are more likely to be conserved than
demolished. In addition, programs provided by multiple organizations, including CVAG's Green
for Life program, have allowed low -interest improvement loans for solar, insulation, lighting
upgrades and other improvements that improve a home's energy efficiency, thereby extending its
useful life.
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During the previous planning period, the City referred an average of 7 residents per year to the
SCE's approved HVAC vendor for replacements of these systems for very low and low income
households. HVAC units are critical to residents' safety during Palm Desert's hot summers. In
addition, the case records of the Code Compliance division were reviewed for the 2014-2021
planning period. During that time, the City had no cases opened regarding major rehabilitation
needs, and no citations issued for health and safety violations.
The Home Improvement Program (HIP) assists very low, low and moderate income households
with home repairs, including emergency repairs, depending on funding availability. The City will
establish a program for the 2022-2029 planning period to explore the possibility of establishing a
rehabilitation program and funding options (see Program 2.A).
Table III-15
Age of Housing Units
No. of of
Year Built Units Total
2014 or later 457 1.1%
2010-2013 755 1.9%
2000-2009 5,136 12.9%
1990-1999 8,140 20.5%
1980-1989 12,658 31.8%
1970- 1979 8,121
1960- 1969 3,114
20.4%
7.8%
1950-1959 1,137 2.9%
1940-1949 157 0.4%
1939 or earlier 125 0.3%
Total 39,800 100%
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018
5-Year Estimates, Table DP04
Another measure of potentially substandard housing is the number of housing units lacking
adequate kitchen and plumbing facilities. In Palm Desert, there are 198 units (0.8% of all units)
lacking complete kitchens and 67 units (0.3% of all units) lacking plumbing facilities. More rental
units have deficiencies than homeowner units. These homes could potentially benefit from repair
and rehabilitation programs, such as the HIP program described above. As shown in Table III-46,
Quantified Objectives, the City will use the HIP program to correct these deficiencies for the 67
units affected (see Program 2.A).
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Table III-16
Housing Units Lacking Facilities
Lacking complete Lacking plumbing
kitchen facilities facilities
No. of % of No. of % of Total Units
Tenure Units Total Units Total in City
Owner -Occupied 18 0.1% 10 0.1% 14,842
Units
Renter -Occupied 180 1.9% 57 0.6% 9,272
Units
Total 198 0.8% 67 0.3% 24,114
Source: 2014- 2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Tables B25053 and B25049
To further evaluate housing conditions in Palm Desert, the Code Compliance Division queried its
records on three separate occasions for residential property code violations, such as structural
deficiencies, general deterioration, dilapidation, and faulty plumbing or electrical systems. As of
February 2021, there were only 5 active cases of dwelling units with building code violations, all
of which were associated with unpermitted construction activity. None of the cases cited structural
deficiencies in need of replacement or rehabilitation. Therefore, the City is not aware of any units
requiring substantial rehabilitation, other than those described above, and has included those 67
units shown in Table I11-16 in its Quantified Objectives (also see Program 2.A).
The Palm Desert Housing Authority offers a Housing Improvement Program (HIP) to assist
homeowners and apartment complex owners with emergency home maintenance and repair costs
see Existing Affordable Housing Programs, below).
Vacancv Status and Housine Tenure
The vacancy rate is a measure of the general availability of housing. It also indicates how well the
types of units available meet the current housing market demand. A low vacancy rate suggests that
fewer housing units are available for those needing housing and can result in corresponding higher
housing demand and housing values/costs; a high vacancy rate may indicate either excess housing
supply or decreased property values.
The 2018 ACS showed a total of 15,686 of the City's total 39,800 Housing units to be vacant, for
an overall vacancy rate of 39.4%. Correcting for seasonal, recreational or occasional use units,
which are considered vacant by the ACS but are not available or used for permanent occupancy,
the vacancy rate decreased to 8.1 % in 2018.
Of the 24,114 (60.6%) occupied housing units in the City, about 37.3% are owner -occupied, and
23.3% are renter -occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate is 6. 0%, and the rental vacancy rate is
10.7%, which may indicate some excess supply in the rental market.
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Table III-17
Vacancy Status — 2018
of All
Unit Type No. of Units Units
Occupied Units:
Owner -occupied 14,842 37.3%
Renter -occupied 9,272 23.3%
Total Occupied Units: 24,114 60.6%
Vacant Units:
For rent 1,123 2.8%
Rented, not occupied 85 0.2%
For sale only 959 2.4%
Sold, not occupied 143 0.4%
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional Use 12,443 31.3%
For migrant workers 0 0.0%
Other vacant 933 2.3%
Total Vacant Units: 15,686 39. 4%
Total Units 39,800 100%
Vacancy Rate:
Homeowner vacancy rate 6.0%
Rental vacancy rate 10.7%
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Tables DP04 and
B25004
Overcrowdine
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) establishes a
standard of 1.01 persons per room as the criteria for defining "overcrowded" housing conditions.
Overcrowding can indicate an imbalance between housing affordability and income and typically
affects renters more than homeowners. Table III-18 shows that a total of 959 housing units in
Palm Desert were overcrowded in 2018, representing 4.0% of the total occupied housing units in
the City. Of all overcrowded units, 77.3% were renter -occupied units and 22.7% were owner -
occupied units.
Severely overcrowded units have more than 1.5 persons per room and are a subset of overcrowded
units. They account for 1.7% of all occupied housing units in the City. About 43.5% of all
overcrowded units in the City are severely overcrowded.
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Persons/Room
1.00 or less
1.01 to 1.50
1.51 to 2.00
2.01 or more
Total Overcrowded
Overcrowded by Tenure
Total Severely Overcrowded
Severely Overcrowded by
Tenure
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Table III-18
Overcrowding, 2018
Owner- Renter- Total of
Occupied Occupied Total
Units Units
14,624 8,531 23,155 96.0%
127 415 542 2.2%
48 186 234 1.0%
43 140 183 0.8%
218 741 959 4.0%
22.7% 77.3%
91 326 417 1.7%*
21.8% 78.2%
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table B25014
Difference due to rounding.
As shown, the number of overcrowded units in Palm Desert is relatively low. Units with 3.or more
bedrooms help accommodate larger households. Affordable housing developments with 3 or 4
bedrooms include ownership units at Desert Rose, Habitat for Humanity and CVHC units and
Falcon Crest; and rental units at Hovley Gardens and the Enclave. Other affordable housing
options that can alleviate overcrowding are ADUs; JADUs, and guest houses, all of which are
permitted by the Zoning Code. The City has seen a steady number of ADUs in the last planning
period (see Table III-14, Residential Building Permits), and a program to track their progress in
included to determine whether they will become an effective means of accommodating lower
income household need. No ADU sites are included in the City's Land Inventory for purposes of
meeting the RHNA allocation for the 2022-2029 planning period.
Housing Values
The following table compares median housing values in Coachella Valley cities from 2013 to
2018. Palm Desert's median housing value was $308, 000 in 2013, which was lower than Rancho
Mirage, Indian Wells, and La Quinta, but higher than the other cities. Its median value increased
nearly 9% over the 5-year period, which was the lowest percent increase in the region (other than
the decrease of Rancho Mirage median value). Its median housing value currently ranks in the
middle of Coachella Valley cities.
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Table IH-19
Regional Median Housing Value Trends, 2013 - 2018
Median Value,
owner -occupied units % Change
Jurisdiction 2013 2018 2013-2018
Desert Hot Springs 121,600 174,900 43.8%
Palm Springs 267,800 367,900 37.4%
Cathedral City 179,500 259, 900 44.8%
Rancho Mirage 518,000 499, 900 3. 5%
Palm Desert 308,000 335,400 9.0%
Indian Wells 604,600 706,800 16. 9%
La Quinta 348,400 386,200 10.8%
Indio 192,600 267,900 39.1%
Coachella 137,600 207,300 50.7%
Source: American Community Survey 2009-2013 and 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates,
Table B25077
The number of owner -occupied housing units, by value range, are listed in Table III-20. Most
units (35.3%) are within the $300,000 to $499,999 range.
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Values, Specified Owner -Occupied
Housing Units, 2018
Value Number
Less than $50,000 704
50,000 to 99,999 444
100,000to 149,999 509
150,000to 199,999 994
200, 000 to 299,999 3,687
300,000 to 499,999 5,241
500, 000 to 999,999 2,651
1,000, 000 or more 612
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-
Year Estimates, Table DP04
The median housing unit value in 2018 was estimated at $335,400. For renters, the median contract
rent in 2018 was $1,260. Current housing values and rental rates are further discussed below in the
section titled "Economic Constraints."
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EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS '
There are a number of local, regional, state, and federal programs available in Palm Desert which
provide a variety of housing services to the City's residents. This section of the Housing Element
provides a summary of programs available by a number of agencies.
City Programs
The Palm Desert Housing Division oversees the City's affordable housing programs and the Palm
Desert Housing Authority (PDHA). The PD14A owns affordable housing communities and
provides rental and ownership assistance to City residents.
Owners' Assistance Proeram
Owners of single-family homes, condominiums, mobile homes or apartments who rent to very
low, low, and moderate income tenants to the extent funding is available, may receive direct rental
payment assistance from the City. The owner must, in exchange for the assistance, enter into a
recorded agreement with the City assuring affordability of the rental units for 55 years.
Acquisition. Rehabilitation and Resale
This program allows the City to purchase existing market rate single family units, rehabilitate and
refurbish them, and re -sell them to lower income households with affordability covenants.
Funding in past cycles has been through the former RDA that made 2 units available in 2000 and
2001, as well as the City's Neighborhood Stabilization Program, where two units were acquired '
and rehabilitated in 2013. Since that time, lack of funding has prevented additional rehabilitation.
The City will continue to explore funding options.
Mortease Credit Certificate Proeram
The City has committed to participating in the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, which is
operated by Riverside County Economic Development Agency. The MCC Program allows
qualified home buyers to reduce the amount of their federal income tax liability by an amount
equal to a portion of the interest paid during the year on a home mortgage. The MCC is in effect
for the life of the loan as long as the home remains the borrower's principal residence. No
certificate were issued for homes purchased during the 2014-2021 planning cycle. Source funds
for this program come from the CDLAC agency, which established standards for this program and
other provisions.
Homebuvers Assistance Proeram
The City and Palm Desert Housing Authority have provided assistance to very low, low, and
moderate income persons in the form of low interest loans to be applied to down payment, non-
recurring closing costs, reduction of the interest rate on the first trust deed, or any other cost
associated with the purchase of a single-family home. There are currently 301 homes in this
program. In exchange for the assistance, the home owner is required to enter into a recorded
agreement with the City assuring affordability of the home for up to 45 years.
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Self -Help Housing
The City assists very low, low and moderate income households in constructing and purchasing
their own homes on existing lots within the City. In May 2020, the City awarded a DDA for 14
vacant lots to the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition for future development of single-family
self-help homes along Merle Drive. It is expected that these self-help units will be for three very
low income and eleven low income households, and that they will be built during the 2022-2029
planning cycle.
Home Improvement Program
The City assists very low, low and moderate income households with home repairs by providing
grants and low interest loans to program participants from Community Development Block Grant
CBDG) funds. The program has eight (8) components, but only the Emergency Grant Component
is currently funded.
The Emergency Grant Component allows up to $7,500 for very low and $5,000 for low
income households for emergency health and safety repairs to their homes, such as roof
repairs, water heater replacement, ADA improvements, etc.). Four (4) households received
Emergency grants during the 2014-2021 planning period.
The Rehabilitation Grant Component will grant up to $20,000 for home improvements to
very low income households.
The Matching Fund Grant Component will match up to $5,000 in home improvements with
a homeowner who contributes the same amount or more to the improvements. This grant
is available to very low and low income households.
The Rehabilitation Loan Component allows up to $35,000 for active loans and $45,000 for
a deferred loan for home improvements to low and moderate income households,
respectively.
The Drought Tolerant Landscape Retrofit Loan Component allows up to $7,500 in
improvements that intend to reduce the consumption of a natural resource for very low,
low and moderate income households.
The Make a Difference Volunteer Assistance Component organizes community
involvement through volunteers for very low, low and moderate income households.
The Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Resale Component allows the City to acquire properties
available on the market for the purpose of rehabilitation and resale to a qualified household.
The Lead and Asbestos Abatement Component will grant $7,500 to remove lead and
asbestos from the homes of very low and low income households.
County, State, and Federal Programs
There are numerous programs available to provide rental assistance and to encourage the
construction of new affordable housing. The following programs are available in the City of Palm
Desert:
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Assistance
The Riverside County Housing Authority administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HUD Section
8) rental assistance program to lower income renters within the City. During the 2014-2021
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planning period, an average of 41 households per year that lived in Palm Desert Housing Authority ,
properties received Section 8 housing assistance.
Fair Housing Council of Riverside Countv
The City works with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County (FHCRC) to provide anti-
discrimination services, landlord -tenant mediation, fair housing training and technical assistance,
enforcement of housing rights, administrative hearings, home buyer workshops, lead -based paint
programs, and other housing related services for City residents.
CaIHFA First Mortgage Loan Programs
The California Housing Finance Agency (CaIHFA) offers a variety of loan programs for low and
moderate income first-time homebuyers who secure a CaIHFA 30-year fixed mortgage.
CalFHA Downnavment Assistance Program
Moderate income households may receive a deferred loan of up to the lesser of 3.5% of the
purchase price or appraised value of a home, to be applied to the down payment and/or the closing
costs for the residence, with a cap of $10,000.
HomeChoice Program
This State program provides disabled low and moderate income households with a low -interest
30-year mortgage for a first-time homebuyer.
California Low -Income Housine Tax Credit Program '
This competitive State program provides tax credits to private sector developers who provide
affordable rental units within their projects. The units can consist of all or part of a project and
must meet certain specified criteria. Units must be restricted for a period of at least 55 years.
ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING
AB 686 requires that all housing elements due on or after January 1, 2021, must contain an
Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) consistent with the core elements of the analysis required by
the federal Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Final Rule of July 16, 2015.
Under state law, AFFH means "taking meaningful actions, in addition to combatting
discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from
barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics."
The City has completed the following:
Include a Program that Affirmatively Furthers Fair Housing and Promotes Housing
Opportunities throughout the Community for Protected Classes (applies to housing
elements beginning January 1, 2019).
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Conduct an Assessment of Fair Housing, which includes a summary of fair housing issues,
an analysis of available federal, state, and local data and local knowledge to identify fair
housing issues, and an assessment of the contributing factors for the fair housing issues.
Prepare the Housing Element Land Inventory and Identification of Sites through the lens
of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.
To comply with AB 686, the City has completed the following outreach and analysis.
Outreach
As discussed in the Public Participation section of this Housing Element, the City held three
community workshops during the Housing Element Update process (see Appendix A for outreach
materials). The City made concerted efforts to reach all segments of the population for input into
the Housing Element update. The first workshop was held with the Palm Desert Housing Authority
Housing Commission on January 6, 2021. The Commissioners indicated that senior units were
needed at affordable rents, and that the upcoming planning period seemed to be well planned for,
given the projects that were moving forward.
On January 21, 2021, a second workshop was held after inviting a mix of affordable housing
developers, public agencies, interested parties and individuals via email. The City also sent formal
invitations to 21 organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, Community Housing
Opportunities Corp., Lift to Rise, and the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, and advertised on
the City's website and in the Desert Sun newspaper. The City provided accommodation for persons
requiring hearing or visual assistance for the virtual workshop, although none was requested from
participants. Seventeen (17) people attended and actively contributed with opinions and
suggestions. Participants expressed strong support for the City's density increase to 40 units per
acre. Affordable housing developers, including CVHC and CHOC, indicated a strong desire to
work with the City on projects, and clearly expressed their concerns regarding the funding of
projects, which require too many funding sources in recent years. The City concurs with
developers' concerns about funding sources, and has included programs for projects in this
Element where the City will leverage its land to help with private developers' funding applications.
However, the Legislature's removal of housing set aside for affordable housing limits the City's
participation in projects during the planning period, and the City's has shifted its focus in programs
to work with private parties to construct the required units.
The City also held two City Council study sessions on March 25 and September 9, 2021. The City
Council listened to a staff -led presentation, and asked questions about various projects and sites
on the City's inventory. The focus of development in the University Park area for student and
faculty housing for the future expansion of the universities in this, area was considered a top
priority.
The City conducted extensive outreach during preparation of the 2017 Assessment of Fair Housing
AFH) in accordance with HUD's AFFH Rule Guidebook. Meaningful input from the community
participation process include the Inland Regional Center's statement that their clients will require
HUD based affordable housing options due to the low amount of monthly income they receive,
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and Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC)'s comment that tax credits applications for '
developments located in the high opportunity neighborhoods will be more competitive in the
future. These comments are incorporated in the programs and actions in the 2017 AFH and this
Housing Element Update to increase affordable housing supply in high opportunity areas and
specifically housing for disabled persons.
Assessment of Fair Housing
California Government Code Section 65583 (10)(A)(ii) requires the City of Palm Desertto analyze areas
of segregation, racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, disparities in access to opportunity,
and disproportionate housing needs, including displacement risk. The 2021 California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Tax Credit Allocation
Committee (TCAC) Opportunity Areas are rated by a composite score of resource levels
in the following aspects: access to effective educational opportunities for both children and adults,
low concentration of poverty, low levels of environmental pollutants, and high levels of employment
and close proximity to jobs, among others. High and highest resource areas are those with
high index scores for a variety of educational, environmental, and economic indicators. These indicators
include access to effective educational opportunities for both children and adults, low levels
of environmental pollutants, high levels of employment and close proximity to jobs, and low
concentration of poverty, among others. Housing
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According to Figure 1,
TCAC Opportunity Areas,
the majority of the City is
considered "Highest
Resource" and the area just
north of Highway 11 I and
three blocks north of
Country Club Drive are
considered "High
Resource." TCAC and
HCD did not designate any
portion of the City of Palm
Desert as a "Low
Resource" area which
typically have the most
limited access to all
resources.
Areas of high segregation
and poverty are those that
have an overrepresentation
of people of color
compared to the County,
and at least 30% of the
population in these areas is
below the federal poverty
line ($26,500 annually for a
family of four in 2021).
There is no "High
Segregation and Poverty"
area in or near the City of
Palm Desert (Figure 1).
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TCAC opportunity Areas 2021
Highest Resource
High Resource
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Moderate Resource
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The City prepared an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) in 2017 in association with its receipt of
federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The AFH was based on data
analysis, community participation, and input from public health, social service, and housing
organizations. The AFH included analysis to identify trends and patterns over time and also
compare the City to the regional level (including Riverside and San Bernardino Counties). The
AFH identified no racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (R/ECAPs) in Palm Desert
since 1990. In the region, TCAC and HCD identified R/ECAPs in the cities of Cathedral City,
Desert Hot Springs, Indio and Coachella as well as the unincorporated areas of Riverside County.
The 2017 AFH also found R/ECAPs in the cities of Victorville, San Bernardino, Riverside,
Moreno Valley as well as the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County.
Integration and Seereeation Patterns
To assess patterns of segregation and integration, the City analyzed four characteristics: race and
ethnicity, disability, income, and familial status.
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Race and Ethnicity
The diversity index was
used to compare the racial
and ethnic diversity within
the City and surrounding
communities. Diversity
Index scores range from 0 to
100, where higher scores
indicate higher diversity
among the measured
groups. As shown in Figure
2, Diversity Index, there is a
mosaic of diversity index
scores in the City, with
higher diversity in the
middle and eastern portions
of the City, and lower
diversity in the northern and
southern portions. The area
immediately east of the City
in the census designated
place of Bermuda Dunes
has a higher diversity index
score than anywhere within
City limits. According to
the 2015-2019 American PalmSprings
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Indian Wells
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National Monument
Diversity Index 2IH$
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555
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Higher Diversity
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Arterial streets
Quints
Community Survey, over
half (66%) of Palm Desert
residents identify as white, MEnon -Hispanic, and 23.5%of Figure 2
the population are of
Hispanic or Latino origin. In Bermuda Dunes, there is a slightly higher percentage (33.8%) of
population that are of Hispanic or Latino origin, and a slightly lower percentage (58.5%) of white,
non -Hispanic residents. In contrast, Thousand Palms, a census designated place immediately north
of Palm Desert, has over half (51.3%) of its population of Hispanic or Latino origin and 46.7%
white, non -Hispanic residents. While there are not any racially or ethnically concentrated areas of
poverty in or near Palm Desert, there is potential for a diversity level gap to develop between the
City and surrounding communities. Palm Desert sees a similar pattern of predominant population
white majority tracts — as the cities of Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells to the west and east of,
respectively. The highest diversity index score in the surrounding communities is found in
Bermuda Dunes (81.6), while areas with diversity index scores higher than 85 in the region are
seen in the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, and Coachella as well as
unincorporated Riverside County in the western and eastern Coachella Valley.
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Desert Willow Golf
Resort, located on the
north side of the City, has a
median income greater
than $125,000 (Figure 3).
The resort also falls in
Census Tract 449.19,
which is identified to have
84.8% of white, non -
Hispanic or Latino
population. While HCD
has not released an
adjusted methodology for
Racially Concentrated
Areas of Affluence
RCAA) for California as
of August 2021, the
national criteria defined
RCAA as census tracts
where 1) 80% or more of
the population is white,
and 2) the median
household income is
125,000 or greater.
Therefore, the Desert
Willow Golf Resort may
have the potential to
qualify as an RCAA.
According to the 2017
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segregation level for each racial/ethnic group, compared to a moderate level of segregation for the
bi-county (Riverside and San Bernardino) region. While there was an increase in the City's
segregation level since 1990, it has remained in the low level category and the City became more
balanced between 2000 and 2010. The City has established Programs LA through LC to plan and
implement affordable housing developments in highest and high resource areas. These programs
can further promote a racially and ethnically integrated community.
Disability
In 2014, the percentage of the population with a disability was highest (25.2%) in the three blocks
north of Country Club Drive, which comprise of Palm Desert Greens Country Club, Desert Willow
Golf Resort, Desert Falls Country Club and Avondale Country Club. Areas north and south of
these country clubs had the lowest percentages of population with a disability (below 9%).
According to the 2015-2019 ACS, the areas with low percentages of population with a disability
under 10%) have shifted/expanded to some extent, although two blocks in the northeastern City
corner have an increased percentage (20. 4%) since 2014 (13.3°/u), which comprise of Indian Ridge
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Country Club, Palm Desert Resort and Country Club, and Woodhaven Country Club. These
percentage and geographic distribution changes are limited, in that no tract has had higher than
30% population with a disability. The City has a no -fee application process for reasonable
accommodation, and assisted more than double the disabled residents between 2014 and 2020
from 91 to 188 residents) in Housing Authority owned properties. The City does not impose any
restrictions or barriers to the organic changes/movements in the community and will continue to
approve and assist housing developments for disabled residents (Program 5.13).
Income
The City also assessed the
concentrations of
households below the
poverty line across the City
to analyze access to
adequate housing and jobs.
As shown in Figures 3 and
4, there is a higher
percentage of residents who
fall below the poverty line
26,500 for a family of
four in 2021) in the central
portions of the City, than to
the south and north.
Generally, the central City
has seen an increase in
percentage of residents
below the poverty line from
2014 to 2019. Certain areas
south of Highway III and
Chaparral Country Club
along the western City
boundary have seen lower
percentages of residents
below the poverty line from
2014 to 2019. As shown in
Table III-17, Vacancy
Status — 2018, the City of
Palm Desert has a vacancy
rate of 10.7% for rental
units and 6% for ownership u
Familial Status
Poverty status 2015-2019
percent of Population whose annual Income Is below poverty level
10%
10%-20%
20%- 30%
30%. 40%
M,40%
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The City of Palm Desert has areas with higher percentages (40%- 60%) of children in single
female -headed households along the western and eastern City boundaries. Most of these areas have
median income below the HCD 2020 State Median Income ($87,100), and along the western City
boundary also overlap with a higher percentage (21.8%) of population below poverty level
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compared to other areas in the City. The City has higher concentrations (60%-80%) of households
with children in the southern and eastern portions of the City, similar to the geographical extent in
the City of Rancho Mirage on the west but fewer than the cities of Indian Wells and La Quinta on
the east. One such area near the southeastern City boundary has median income below the 2020
State Median Income. The City has a majority of two- to three -bedroom units (75.2%) according
to the 2015-2019 ACS, which should be able to serve the needs of single -parent and family
households with children.
Additional Local Knowledge and Data
As is the case for the entire Coachella Valley, there has not been policy -based segregation such as
redlining in Palm Desert. The region is not metropolitan, has a relatively short urban development
history (mostly post World War II), and does not have a large African American population (e.g.
2.5% of total City population in 2018) or cultural presence. This coincides with the lack of any
apparent segregation patterns. The City's 2017 AFH identified a low segregation level for each
racial/ethnic group, including Non-White/White, Black/White, Hispanic/White, Asian or Pacific
Islander/White. According to the Neighborhood Segregation Map by UC Berkeley (2019), much
of the City are Latinx-White neighborhoods, while certain portions of the northern and southern
City are mostly White and one area in the central City is a Asian-Latinx-White neighborhood. This
is consistent with the racial makeup of the City, with White being the majority group (82.5%), the
largest minority group being Asian (5.1 a/u), and Hispanic/Latino of any race taking up 25.5%. The
neighborhood distribution is generally shaped throughout the City history and economic
development, and has not been affected by public policy in contrast to metropolitan areas. The
mostly White neighborhoods are almost all country clubs, golf/tennis clubs and resort land uses,
and the Asian-Latinx-White neighborhood in the central City is most likely associated with student
population of the College of the Desert.
Coachella Valley, including Palm Desert, is the ancestral homeland of Cahuilla Indians, who have
lived in the area for millennia. After the arrival of Europeans in the 19th century, Palm Desert had
only ranches, date palm orchards, and farmland in the 1920s. Land acquisition and development
mainly occurred after WWII, with the first golf course and tennis club established in 1952. Country
clubs and resort uses soon bloomed, with as many as 30 golf clubs in the City. The City, only
incorporated in 1973, is a now a popular retreat for seasonal residents and has also attracted more
permanent residents from more expensive and populated areas. Therefore, as noted throughout this
assessment of fair housing and Housing Element, the City's current development pattern consists
of primarily private country clubs, resort, and planned residential development. Given the
development history, land availability would limit the distribution and development of various
housing projects, including affordable housing. However, the City has managed to locate/acquire
existing affordable housing projects including rental and ownership units in the highest and high
opportunity areas such as the Highway I I I corridor and the northern City. With the advantage that
the entire City is rated Highest/High Resource, the City strives to distribute new affordable housing
sites throughout the City despite the land availability constraint, as discussed in the Sites Inventory
section below.
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Assessment and Actions
Given the factors considered above, there is no evidence of segregation based on disability in the
City, but there may be segregation based on income and potentially familial status (single female -
headed households with children) and opportunity to improve integration within Palm Desert and
also across surrounding communities. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, Palm Desert has a relatively
low concentration of lower income households in the Coachella Valley. The cities of Cathedral
City, Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs to the west, the cities of Indio and Coachella as well
as unincorporated areas in both western and eastern valley have areas with higher rates of
households living below the poverty line. While incomes in certain areas of the City are lower, the
entire City is not considered disadvantaged economically because the median income is above
80% of the statewide average ($59,977 in Palm Desert; $75,235 in California, 2015-2019 ACS).
While existing affordable housing units are located throughout the City including the lower income
areas, there may be potential demand for more affordable housing, especially along the Highway
Ill corridor. Expanded
housingoptions at a \Cathedral
Jobs Proximity lntlez 2014-2017
p ity < 20 (Furthest Proximity)
diversity of price -points E_]20- 40
can help encourage a more I "0-80
1 so - eo
economically diverse M < 80(Closest Proximity)
community. 0 city boundaries
However, as shown in
Figure 5, Jobs Proximity
Index, the City is rated with
the closest proximity to
employment opportunities
80 rating), except for
small portions on the
southern and eastern
boundary (60-80 rating).
Because all lower income
areas are rated "High
Resource" or "Highest
Resource" (Figure I TCAC
Opportunity Areas) and
with close proximity to
employment opportunities
60 rating), this suggests
that access to opportunities
should not be the driving
factor behind the
concentration of lower
income households, but
likely the type of jobs and
housing available.
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The City is aware that the COVID-19 pandemic can disproportionally impact potentially
disadvantaged residents, households and small businesses. The City of Palm Desert ran an
Emergency Rental Assistance Program to assist market -rate rental properties impacted by the
pandemic. Qualified households must meet certain requirements, including having experienced a
loss of income directly related to the pandemic and earning less than 80% of the area median
income. The program provides financial assistance in the form of rental arrears to rental properties
for delinquent payments for April 2020 and/or beyond. Eligible rental properties include multi-
family homes (2 units or more), single-family homes (attached or detached) and accessory
dwelling units. The City estimates serving up to 60 qualified households with assistance up to
5,000 per rental unit, and intends the program as an economic recovery tool for rental property
owners and a safety net for low- and moderate -income households.
The City of Palm Desert in conjunction with Coachella Valley Economic Partnership and the
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services offers no -cost Personal Protective Equipment
e.g. face masks, face shields and hand sanitizer) to Palm Desert businesses. This program helps
alleviate overhead costs for small businesses and ensure compliance with state guidelines for the
safety of all.
Access to O000rtunity
The TCAC Opportunity Areas (2021) designated for Palm Desert were reviewed by City staff. For
the Composite Score shown in Figure 1, the majority of the City is rated "Highest Resource", and
an area just north of Highway 111, along with five country clubs in the northern City are rated
High Resource". The individual scores for the economic, education and environmental domains
were reviewed to identify any disparities in access to opportunity. Most of the "High Resource"
areas are rated with a lower economic domain score (0.25-0.50), which indicates relatively less
positive economic outcome. It is unclear why the area north of Highway 111 scores lower in the
economic domain, as it contains the Westfield Shopping Mall and College of the Desert, which
hosts regular farmer's markets and other activities. The majority of the City scores in the highest
range for the education domain (>0.75), which indicates more positive education outcomes. The
remaining areas score slightly lower (0.50-0.75), which includes a primarily commercial area in
the northwestern corner of Highway I I I corridor and the five country clubs that are rated "High
Resource", as well as a portion of Bighorn Golf Club and Ironwood Country Club on the southern
City boundary. The entire City scores in the highest range for the environmental domain (0.75-1),
which indicates more positive environmental outcomes.
There is no transportation score on the HCD data portal. However, all the "High Resource" areas
score in the highest range of Jobs Proximity Index (>80), which indicates closest proximity (Figure
5). The area north of Highway I I I is well served with multiple bus routes (Routes I, 1X, 4, 5, 6)
provided by SunLine Transit Agency. The five country clubs north of Country Club Drive have
access to transit service, with bus stops in the area served by SunLine Routes 4 & 5. SunLine also
provides the SunDial paratransit service, which is available within % of a mile on either side of a
bus route for people who are functionally unable to use the fixed -route service either permanently
or under certain conditions. The SunDial service covers the majority of the five country clubs and
serves people with limited mobility.
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In summary, the City scores in mid -range and above for all individual and composite scores, except '
for the idiosyncrasy in economic domain score. There is no significant or obvious pattern of
disparity in access to opportunity for City residents, including people with protected
characteristics. This finding is consistent with the City's 2017 AFH, which contains an analysis of
access to opportunity involving education, employment, transportation, poverty and environmental
health, and found no significant disparities in terms of race/ethnicity or between different
neighborhoods/census tracts. The 2017 AFH also determined that Palm Desert residents generally
enjoy better access to opportunity compared to the regional level, including more proficient
schools, a low poverty rate, higher proximity to jobs, higher labor force participation, better transit
access and lower transportation costs, and better environmental health.
Currently, affordable housing in Palm Desert is located in seven of the 18 census tracts that occur
in the City. While there may be small clusters of affordable housing developments, it is important
to note that the City is comprised of many country clubs with defined boundaries, which leave
limited options for new housing developments. The City and its Housing Authority have managed
to disperse affordable units throughout the City so that overall, they are not concentrated
geographically. The residents of affordable housing units share the same access to opportunity as
the occupants of market rate housing units. Affordable housing projects include Housing Authority
owned family and senior apartments, Housing Authority owned or assisted ownership projects,
privately developed and assisted ownership projects, and privately developed rental properties.
There are a variety of affordable housing units in the central Highway I I I corridor south of Fred
Waring Drive, including family apartments for very low to moderate, income tenants such as '
Neighbors Garden Apartments (24 two -bedroom units), Laguna Palms (48 studio, one -bedroom,
and two -bedroom units), Palm Village Apartments (36 two -bedroom units), Santa Rosa
Apartments (20 two -bedroom units), Taos Palms (16 two -bedroom units), Carel Trust (I two -
bedroom apartment), and Candlewood Apartments (30 one- and two -bedroom units). There are
also senior apartments for very low to moderate income tenants, including The Pueblos (15 one -
bedroom units), Catalina Gardens (72 studio and one -bedroom units), River Run One (2 studio
apartments), Legend Gardens (assisted living facility with 10 one -bedroom units), and Atria Palm
Desert (assisted living facility with 5 one -bedroom units). Residents enjoy walking access to the
various retail, restaurants, grocery and personal services in the Highway I I I corridor and El Paseo
commercial district. Within a half -mile distance, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Palm
Desert Charter Middle School are located to the northeast, George Washington Charter School to
the southeast, and Mirus Secondary School to the west. College of the Desert, the Palm Desert
Branch Library, Civic Center Park and Palm Desert Aquatic Center are also located conveniently
to the northwest within walking distance.
Additional affordable family apartments for very low to moderate income ranges are located west
of the College of the Desert near the Highway I I I corridor, including One Quail Place (384 one -
and two -bedroom units) and Desert Pointe (64 studio, one -bedroom, and two -bedroom units). The
Portola Palms Mobile Home Park is located nearby, in between City parks and public schools, and
includes 23 mobile homes for very low and low income ranges.
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In the central part of City, there are several affordable family housing projects for very low to
moderate income households: Hovley Gardens Apartments (162 two- to four -bedroom rental
units), Falcon Crest (93 three and four -bedroom single-family homes), and La Rocca Villas (27
one -bedroom apartments). There are also 11 self-help homes restricted to lower income
households. This area includes James Earl Carter Elementary School, the City of Palm Desert
Hovley Soccer Park, medical offices, restaurants, and a range of service commercial stores. The
Palm Desert High School is located within a mile to the south. SunLine Bus Route 5 serves the
area with stops nearby on Cook Street. To the east of Palm Desert High School is Desert Rose, a
single-family project with 161 three and four -bedroom units restricted to purchasers in the very
low, low, and moderate -income categories. Facilities within the project include community
recreation and daycare. Desert Rose residents have relatively close access to amenities and services
in the Highway I I I corridor to the south.
On the east side of the City, California Villas, located in the Palm Desert Country Club community,
provides 141 one -bedroom units to very low to moderate income households. In the same
neighborhood there is Villas on the Green, which consists of 76 studio, one, and two -bedroom
units for persons over 55 years of age. Another senior housing project, Carlos Ortega Villas (72
one- and two -bedroom units) is located further east immediately south of a neighborhood
commercial plaza. Both of these senior apartments are available for the very low to moderate
income categories. Joe Mann Park is located just west of Carlos Ortega Villas, and Gerald R. Ford
Elementary School is within walking distance to the south of California Villas. SunLine Bus
Routes 6 & 7 serve the area with stops on Fred Waring Drive and Washington Street.
Several other affordable housing projects are scattered on the north side of the City; including a
senior apartment, Las Serenas Apartments (150 one- and two -bedroom units), and two family
properties, The Vineyards (52 one and two -bedroom reserved units) and The Enclave (64 one, two,
and three bedroom units). All three projects are available to very low, low and moderate income
categories. Depending on location, these projects may not have access to bus service in the
immediate area, but are within a one -mile radius of neighborhood -serving commercial
developments including grocery shopping and restaurants.
None of the currently affordable housing apartments in the City are at risk of losing affordability
restrictions during or within 10 years of the planning period. There are 67 restricted ownership
units built or rehabilitated by private parties that are at risk of converting to market rate housing.
These include individually owned single-family homes and mobile homes throughout the City.
The City is committed to extending covenants as described in Program 3.C.
In addition to planned and pending affordable housing projects described in the Land Inventory
Tables II1-47 & 1II-48) of this Housing Element, the City will establish a pilot program to
encourage development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units
JADUs) as described in Program 1.G, in an effort to expand housing choices in the highest
resource areas.
Disor000rtionate Housine Need and Displacement Risk
The AFFH Guidance for All Public Entities and for Housing Elements (April 2021 Update) defines
disproportionate housing needs' as `a condition in which there are significant disparities in the
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proportion of members of a protected class experiencing a category of housing need when '
compared to the proportion of members of any other relevant groups, or the total population
experiencing that category of housing need in the applicable geographic area.' Disproportionate
housing needs range from overcrowding and overpayment to housing conditions
disproportionately affecting protected classes, including displacement risk.
Overcrowding
As discussed under Existing Housing Stock (Table III-18), overcrowding is not a significant issue
in the City of Palm Desert. As of the 2014-2018 ACS, only 4.0% of households in the City are
considered overcrowded, with a higher percentage of renter households (8.0%, or 741 households)
experiencing overcrowding. Among owners, 1.5% of households (218 households) experience
overcrowding. The overall overcrowding rate (4.0% in 2018) in Palm Desert has remained constant
compared to 2014; specifically, overcrowding has improved slightly for owners but worsened for
renters. Compared to an overcrowding rate of 6.9% in the Riverside County (2018), overcrowding
in Palm Desert is less significant. Both the renter overcrowding rate (8.0a/u) and owner
overcrowding rate (1.5%) are lower than that of the County (11.8% and 4.3%, respectively). The
slightly more severe overcrowding situation for renters in Palm Desert may result from insufficient
supply of housing units or choice of lower income households to limit spending on housing. The
City has entitled two projects with up to 99 affordable rental units that will be deed restricted and
is actively facilitating at least three projects pending entitlements with 130 affordable rental units.
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Overpayment
A comparison to cost burden and severe cost burden based on 2010-2014 data in the AFH to 2013-
2017 data (Table 111 43) shows that the percentage of cost burdened households dropped
significantly for both renters and owners. However, nearly half (48.2%) of renters experience
overpayment. The median rent ($1,260, Table III-44) in Palm Desert would result in a 4-person
households with very low
income ($37,650, Table III- Over"yment by Renttrtn 201&2018
1 1,20%
42) to overpay. As the 2013- L.3 lox ..ox
2017 CHAS shows in Table mow%-60%
11I-43, 72.7% of all lower- W%-80%
income households in Palm 0 City Boundaries
Desert pay at least 30% of
their income toward housing
costs; among them, 67.8% of
lower -income owner
households are overpaying
and 77.0% lower -income
dwm ai
renter households are ,;;,
y
overpaying. However, as r„onS,nd P,n» s
shown in Figure 6,
overpayment by renters in
2019 was not a unique
situation in Palm Desert, Raocho M'ra9° p,,, °o.....
rather it is a chronic issue to
be addressed both locally
and regionally. Regionally, t,d
overpayment among renters „oli.,
tends to be higher in the
western and eastern
Coachella Valley, including
the cities of Desert Hot
Springs and Coachella and ` Saa Jamto Mountains
naaal M0nU,,,e,,
unincorporated areas of
Riverside County. The City
is in a generally similar but
slightly better situation Figure 6
compared to the region. For --- --
example, a much lower percentage (9.18%) of the City's family households with fewer than five
persons experience severe housing cost burden compared to the Region's (I 8.780/o), and no Native
American households in the City had severe housing cost burdens while 19.53% of the Region's
households did. The City of Palm Desert sees a similar extent of renter overpayment to the cities
of Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Springs and Indio, but more overpayment than the cities
of Indian Wells and La Quinta. In the Coachella Valley, overpayment among owners is less
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prevalent compared to
renters. Most of the valley
saw fewer than 60% of
owners experience
overpayment in 2019,
including the entire City of
Palm Desert. Certain
portions of the City have
fewer than 40% of owners
overpaying for housing.
Overpayment increases the
risk of displacement for
residents who can no longer
afford their housing costs.
The City has included all
the programs under Goals 1
2 to carry out planned
affordable housing projects
and preserve and maintain
existing affordable units.
The City also aims to
ensure adequate Section 8
housing assistance through
outreach to the County
Housing Authority.
Substandard Housing
Conditions
Over half (63.6%) of the
housing stock in Palm
Desert is older than 30
Overpayment by Home Owners 2015-2019
lox
20x .40%
40%-sox
sox - so
s 90%
City Boundaries
years, with approximately
11.4% over 50 years old. Older houses often require some type of repair or rehabilitation, and the
cost of such repairs can be prohibitive, which makes the owner or renter live in unhealthy,
substandard housing conditions or get displaced if the house is designated as uninhabitable and the
owner does not complete repairs. However, older homes, particularly those built during the mid-
century period in the City are sought after, and are more likely to be conserved. The City refers
lower income households to SCE's HVAC replacement program, averaging about 7 referrals
annually when replacement of HCAC units is required. The City also runs a Home Improvement
Program (HIP) to assist lower -income households with home repairs depending on funding
availability. While only the Emergency Grant Component is currently funded, the City will
consider CDBG funds to allow more participants in the HIP, especially for the units identified as
lacking adequate kitchen and plumbing facilities (Program 2.A). The City will continue to provide
program materials in languages other than English, as needed (see Program I LA).
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Homelessness
According to the 2019 Homeless Point -In -Time (PIT) Count for Riverside County, there were 23
unsheltered homeless individuals in Palm Desert (see Table III-31). The City participates in
CVAG's Homelessness Initiative and the previous Homelessness Strategic Plan, and contributes
over $100,060 annually to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) for regional
homelessness services. The City permits homeless shelters in the Service Industrial (SI) zone and
transitional and supportive housing in all residential zones. Program 5.D commits the City to bring
its Zoning Ordinance in compliance with AB 101 for Low Barrier Navigation Center requirements
on homeless shelters, and AB 139 for parking requirements at homeless shelters.
Mortgage Loan Indicators
Data related to home loan applications is made available annually through the Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau, through the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). The data is organized
by census tracts rather than local jurisdictions, and thus the following analysis is based on census
tracts located entirely within the City of Palm Desert (451.14, 451.15, 451.16, 451.19, 449.29,
449.30, 449.19, 449.22, 449.27, 445.20, 514). Among first mortgage loan applications originated
in Palm Desert in 2020, 76.4% were made to white applicants. For 16.3% of loans issued, race
data was not available. Among first mortgage loan applications originated in Palm Desert in 2020,
Asian (101, 3.2%), Black or African American (50, 1.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (11,
0.3%) and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (3, 0.1%) homebuyers received a small
percentage of total mortgage loans. These percentages are lower than the corresponding race
distribution of Palm Desert for white, Asian, and Black or African American groups. Considering
the 16.3% of loans with unavailable data on race and geographical area covered in the analysis,
the pattern is consistent with the City-wide race distribution. HMDA data combines data on
Hispanic or Latino identity within other race categories; approximately 5.6% (180) of 3,199 loan
applications that were originated went to borrowers identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The majority
447, 74.4%) of the 601 first mortgage loan applications that were denied were denied to white
applicants (including 32 borrowers that also identified as Hispanic or Latino). Twenty (3.31/o)
applications were denied to Asian borrowers, nine (1.5%) were denied to borrowers identified as
Black or African American, and two (0.3%) were denied to borrowers identified as American
Indian or Alaska Native. The racial distribution in denied applications are proportional to that in
originated loan applications and is considered consistent with the City-wide race distribution.
In 2019, the origination rate to white applicants was marginally higher than in 2020, with 77.9%
of the 1,783 first mortgage loans originated for home purchases going to white residents. Black
1.1%, or 19 loans) and Asian (3.4%, or 60 loans) residents had about the same share of loans
originated in 2019 as compared to 2020. The origination rates for American Indian or Alaska
Native (0. 3%, or 5 loans) and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0.1 %, or 2 loans) groups
in 2019 were the same as in 2020. Race data was not available for 15.1 % of first mortgage loans
originated. Of the 402 first mortgage loans that were denied in 2019, 72.6% were denied to white
applicants (292 loans; including 24 borrowers that also identified as Hispanic or Latino). Eight
applications were denied to Asian borrowers, four each were denied to borrowers identified as
Black or African American and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and two were denied
to American Indian or Alaska Native borrowers. Approximately 6.1 % of loans originated and 8.5%
of loans denied were for applicants who identify as Hispanic or Latino, though these loans are also
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counted within other race categories. As described in Programs 4.A and I l .A, the City will strive '
to ensure equal access to lending programs for people in all segments of the population and prevent
any discriminatory practices based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
Displacement Risk
The Urban Displacement Project (UDP) is a research and action initiative of the University of
California Berkeley and the University of Toronto. UDP conducts community -centered, data -
driven, applied research toward more equitable and inclusive futures for cities, and contributed the
Sensitive Communities map to HCD's AFFH Data Viewer. Communities are designated sensitive
if "they currently have populations vulnerable to displacement in the event of increased
redevelopment and drastic shifts in housing cost" The following characteristics define
vulnerability:
Share of very low-income
residents is above 20%;
and
The tract meets two of the
following criteria:
o Share of renters is
above 40%,
o Share of people of
color is above 50%,
o Share of very low-
income households
50% AMI or below)
that are severely rent
burdened households
is above the county
median,
o They or areas in close
proximity have been
experiencing
displacement
pressures (percent
change in rent above
County median for
rent increases), or
o Difference between
tract median rent and
median rent for
surrounding tracts
above median for all tracts in county (rent gap).
The Sensitive Communities — Urban Displacement Project map (Figure 8) identified four census
tracts in the City that are considered vulnerable to urban displacement. These tracts are located '
along Highway 111 and in the central City, and mostly overlap with areas that have lower than
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state median income (Figure 3), more diverse populations (Figure 2), and at least 40% of renters
experiencing overpayment (Figure 6). These areas are primarily built out with minimal land
available to support new affordable housing development. None of the currently affordable
housing apartments in these areas are at risk of losing affordability restrictions within 10 years of
the 2021-2029 planning period, and the City is committed to maintaining long term affordability
of these units (Program 3.1)). Sites T, LL, PP, QQ, and DD/10 in the Vacant Land Inventory are
located within these areas, which will offer up to 452 affordable units, most of which are already
entitled. These upcoming developments will help alleviate displacement risks for lower income
households in the tracts identified as vulnerable.
Enforcement and Outreach Caoacitv
The City complies with fair housing laws and regulation and enforces fair housing through
periodical review of City policies and code for compliance with State law and investigation of fair
housing complaints.
In 2017, the City prepared an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) in association with its receipt of
federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The City is set to meet housing
element deadlines through efforts from both staff and consultants, and also update zoning laws and
policies to ensure compliance with fair housing law upon adoption of the Housing Element update.
The City has included an action in Program 9.A to update its Zoning Ordinance for density bonus
requirements set forth in AB 2345. Program 8.A requires the City to maintain the Housing Overlay
District and ADU standards in the Zoning Ordinance, and Program 1.G will create a pilot program
to encourage accessory dwelling units dedicated as affordable units. Within a year of the Housing
Element adoption, the City will ensure that the Zoning Code and land use policies comply with
state laws and policies to allow a variety of housing types to serve all needs, encourage patterns of
integration, and provide accommodations for protected classes.
In addition to zoning and development standards, fair housing issues can also arise from rental,
lending and purchase of housing including discriminatory behaviors by landlords, lenders, and real
estate agents. Typical issues include refusal to grant reasonable accommodation requests or allow
service animals, selective showing of property listings based on familial status, sex, religion, or
other protected class, and more. The City complies with fair housing law on investigating such
complaints by referring interested and concerned parties to Fair Housing Council of Riverside
County (FHCRC).
FHCRC is a non-profit organization approved by HUD that fights to protect the housing rights of
all individuals and works with, government offices to ensure fair housing laws are upheld. FHCRC
services include anti -discrimination outreach and investigation, mediation of landlord -tenant
disputes, credit counseling and pre -purchase consulting, first-time homebuyer workshops, and
foreclosure prevention/loan modification services. Between Fiscal Years 2007/08 and 2015/16, a
total of 152 housing discrimination complaints were filed by Palm Desert residents at the Fair
Housing Council of Riverside County (FHCRC). The majority (59.9%) were on the basis of
disability, followed by 14.5% on the basis of race and 6.6% on the basis of familial status (other
categories each represented 5. 3% or less of the total).
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FHCRC provided counseling related to lending discrimination for the City's 2017 AFH. The AFH '
found that the census tracts with the highest loan denial rates (449.19 and 451.24) had low
percentages of minority populations (10.7°/u). FHCRC's comprehensive audit on rental, sales and
lending in 2013 did not have specific findings to Palm Desert, but did indicate that discrimination
occurred on the basis of race and national origin during the loan application process and sale and
rental housing in Riverside County.
HUD's Region IX Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) provided case records
for Palm Desert in July 2021. Fifteen fair housing cases were filed with their office during the
previous planning period, with seven based on disability, four based on familiar status, three on
retaliation, two on religion and one each based on race/sex/national origin. Note that three of the
cases were filed on multiple bases. Six of these cases were closed due to no cause determination,
and one case remains open. Seven cases were closed with successful conciliation/settlement for
issues such as refusal to rent, discriminatory advertising/acts/terms and conditions, or failure to
make reasonable accommodation. All but two of these cases were handled through the Fair
Housing Assistance Program (FHAP), in which HUD funds. state and local agencies that
administer fair housing laws that HUD has determined to be substantially equivalent to the Fair
Housing Act. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is the only
certified agency for FHAP in California. Because state law has more protected classes than federal
law, DFEH may have additional case records. A request was made in July to DFEH, and they
provided data on closed cases on September 10, 2021.
During the 2014-2021 planning period, DFEH had nine closed cases in Palm Desert. Three of these '
were dismissed after investigation most likely due to insufficient evidence, and another three were
closed due to no cause determination. Of the remaining cases, two were filed based on disability,
with one harm being reported as denied reasonable accommodation and rental/lease/sale. These
two cases were closed after settlement by mediation or successful conciliation/settlement. The
other case was filed on the basis of familial status (children), with the harm being denied
rental/lease/sale, and was settled voluntarily by the Dispute Resolution Division (DFEH staff).
FHCRC and DFEH did not provide additional location details for cases either because they do not
track the geographic origin of complaints or due to confidentiality concerns. The case records
reported above by local and regional service providers identify the most frequently filed case basis
in Palm Desert to be disability. This is consistent with the finding in Riverside County's Analysis
of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 2019-2024 (2019 AI). The 2019 Al determined that
discrimination against persons with disabilities is a standing impediment to fair housing choice.
Although the County addressed the issue through education and outreach to housing providers
through workshops, audits, information and referrals, nearly 63 percent of all fair housing
complaints received by FHCRC during 2013-2018 in the County were on the basis of disability.
Among other prior impediments assessed in the 2019 Al, lack of available housing and affordable
housing are found to be market conditions rather than a discriminatory practice or impediment to
fair housing. This finding concurs with the City's development history and land use pattern, which
were shaped by the market rather than policies. Other prior impediments, such as rental advertising
and viewing the unit, credit check/leasing, predatory lending/steering and other lending/sales
concerns have been addressed through extensive education, training and other resources offered ,
by the FHCRC and County for various stakeholders in these processes. Habitability/construction
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evictions was removed from impediments to fair housing choice due to insufficient public data.
The 2019 Al identified a new impediment in County land use policies on transitional and
supportive housing, which is irrelevant to the City of Palm Desert with its own zoning code.
The 2019 Al recommended that the County and its fair housing service provider should continue
and expand education and resources for property owners, managers and residents on laws
pertaining to reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications, which are among leading
reasons for discrimination on persons with disabilities. Workshops on housing rights of persons
with disabilities, as well as free landlord -tenant services offered by fair housing service providers
are also recommended to reduce and eliminate discrimination. These recommendations also shed
light on how the City can address potential discrimination on persons with disabilities, which are
reflected in Programs 4.13 and 5.13. Apart from actively engaging with developers to increase
housing supply for protected classes (Programs LD and 3.E), the City continues to work with
agencies and local organizations to affirmatively further fair housing through information
dissemination, education, outreach and referral (Programs 4.A and I I.A).
Sites Inventory
The City extends into the Santa Rosa Mountains in the south, and much of the area near the
southern City boundary is designated as Open Space on the General Plan and not available for
development. The City is primarily built out; and future housing development will occur as mainly
infill projects and on the north side of the City which has larger vacant parcels.
As shown in the inventory map associated with Table III-47, the sites identified for the inventory
are located in different parts of the City in various zoning districts and dispersed to the extent
possible with available lands, which will encourage a mix of household types across the City. Most
of the sites identified for this Housing Element, primarily those located along the Highway I I I
corridor, will result in small -lot development and housing affordable to lower -income households.
The RHNA sites designated for lower income units are distributed across the City with various
General Plan designations, from the Highway 111 corridor (Sites T, LL) to central (Sites PP, QQ
KK, DD) and northern City (Sites A-F, H). Their General Plan designations include Small Town
Neighborhood, Neighborhood Center, Suburban Retail Center, Regional Retail, Town Center
Neighborhood, Public Facility/Institutional, and Employment Center. Above moderate income
units are expected to be market -driven, single-family homes traditionally built in the City (see
Table III-48). The above moderate income projects are located throughout the City, many of which
are near affordable housing sites (Sites B & 12, Sites D, 14 & 16) or part of the same project as
affordable units (for example, Site DD/10, see map next to Table III-48). The vacant sites that are
zoned suitably for multiple income categories are typically found on the central and north sides of
the City, where larger vacant parcels are available for mixed income projects which combat
potential segregation and concentration of poverty by providing a variety of housing types to meet
the needs of residents in these areas. The sites' zoning designations include Housing Overlay
District (all sites), Planned Residential, Planned Commercial, Public Institution, Residential Single
Family, and Residential Multiple Family.
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Integration and Seereeation: Race and Income ,
As noted, there is no area of identified segregation in or near Palm Desert, and sites in the inventory
are located in areas with a wide range of diversity ratings (Figure 2). Site LL in the Highway I I I
corridor is in an area with lower median income (<$55,000), Sites PP, QQ, DD/10 are in an area
with a slightly higher percentage of population below poverty level (<30%), Sites T and LL are in
an area where >80% of renters experience overpayment. The location of lower income RHNA
sites like T, LL, PP, QQ will expand affordable housing supply for households in need and alleviate
renter overpayment in these highest and high resource areas. Site DD/10 as a mixed -income site
for lower, moderate and above moderate income households will further promote a more
economically diverse and integrated community. The Land Inventory is not expected to exacerbate
any existing patterns of segregation based on race and income, but rather will enhance integration.
Access to O000rtunity
The City examined the opportunity area map prepared by HCD and TCAC (Figure 1). The
opportunity area map designates the majority of the City as "Highest Resource", and the remaining
as "High Resource", which indicate areas whose characteristics have been shown by research to
support positive economic, educational, and health outcomes for low-income families —
particularly long-term outcomes for children. Using the statewide opportunity area map, local
knowledge, and indicators of segregation, displacement risk, and access to opportunity as overlays
to the City's vacant land inventory, the City was able to identify sufficient sites for affordable units
in Palm Desert's sixth cycle inventory (See Land Inventory section of this Housing Element and
Table III-47) in areas identified by TCAC/HUD as either "Highest Resource" or "High Resource"
with the highest Jobs Proximity Index scores. '
Several sites identified for affordable housing are located along the Highway 111 corridor, which
offers a variety of resources and amenities. Multiple bus routes serve the area, which provide local
and regional connectivity in the City, Coachella Valley and Riverside County. The Highway 1 I I
corridor area features walkable streets and neighborhoods, and provides walking access to retail,
restaurants, grocery and personal services. Several elementary and middle schools are located
nearby, as well as a community college and public facilities such as library and aquatic center.
These future housing sites affirmatively further fair housing through their close proximity to jobs,
neighborhood retail and services, education and transit, all of which can reduce the overall cost of
living for Lower -income households. The stores, restaurants and offices in both the Highway 11 I
and El Paseo commercial districts provide varied job opportunities.
The northern City has more and larger vacant lands with great development potential, and
accommodates RHNA sites of all income levels. These projects are generally within a one -mile
radius of the large commercial plaza on Monterey Avenue or neighborhood -serving developments
including grocery shopping and restaurants near Country Club Drive. Existing preschool,
elementary and high schools are generally within a two-mile radius.
The City analyzed environmental constraints, including wildfire zones, I00-year flood zone, and
500-year flood zone, and confirmed that none of the sites identified are within or near any
identified hazard zones. The sites identified in the vacant land inventory are not at risk of any
environmental hazards. Evidence provided by the HUD tables and maps reveal there are no '
disparities in access to environmentally healthy neighborhoods. When compared with the Region,
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the City residents scored much higher. The City ranged from 53.59 for Whites to 62. 28 for Asians.
This is a much narrower range than the Region and demonstrates there are no significant
differences in labor market access experienced by the different racial and ethnic populations living
in Palm Desert. Overall, the Land Inventory is expected to improve access to opportunities for
households in need by expanding affordable housing supply in highest and high resource areas.
Disor000rtionate Housing Needs
Based on the fair housing assessment, while the City offers a good selection of affordable housing
units and has a slightly higher vacancy in rental units as of 2018, expanded housing options at a
diversity of price -points can help alleviate overcrowding, overpayment and encourage a more
economically diverse community. Areas along the Highway I I I corridor and in the central City
generally have lower median income, higher percentage of population below poverty status and
low to moderate income (LMI) population, and are identified as sensitive communities to
displacement. In particular, Tract 451.08 on the north of the Highway I I I has over half (53.3%)
low to moderate income population and over 60% of renters overpaying. The City is actively
maintaining affordable housing projects including in the Highway I I I corridor, such that none of
the apartments are at risk of losing affordability restrictions during or within 10 years of the 2021-
2029 planning period. The City will complete the RFP process for Sagecrest Apartments (Site LL)
to provide at least 28 units for lower income households in Tract 451.08. The City adopted the
Housing Overlay in 2020 and placed it on all Inventory sites including Site LL and Site T in Tract
451.08. Implementation of the overlay will provide significant incentives to developers for
provision of affordable units including development fee waivers, development standard
reductions, and parking reductions (Program 8.A). The Land Inventory and accompanying
programs are expected to increase affordable housing supply and meet the diverse needs of all
segments of the community.
Contributing Factors
Discussions with community organizations, government agencies, affordable housing developers,
and the assessment of fair housing issues identified several factors that contribute to fair housing
issues in Palm Desert, including:
Lack of affordable, accessible units in a range of sizes: Families with children and disabled
people have a high need for affordable housing.
Lack of access to opportunity due to high housing costs including rising rents: Severe cost
burdens greatly reduce the income available to meet other family needs including food,
childcare, and medical expenses. This contributing factor also impacts households with one
or more disabled member.
Housing production out of balance with housing demand: New housing is needed to meet
the housing needs of all income groups and fair housing protected classes.
Housing discrimination during the rental/leasing process, particularly against persons with
disabilities.
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Based on this assessment, most of these contributing factors can be attributed to a common issue '
of limited options and supply. The City identified three goals to further housing equity in Palm
Desert: 1) preservation of affordability of housing units that could convert to market rate housing,
2) increasing the number of affordable units for families with children and people with disabilities
or other special needs, 3) increasing awareness among residents of housing discrimination and
how to file complaints with local, state and federal agencies. These goals target all contributing
factors to fair housing issues identified above, and are incorporated into the Goals, Policies, and
Programs section. Programs 4.A and ILA focuses on information dissemination to all segments
of the City population for affirmatively furthering fair housing and combating discrimination.
Additionally, the City has incorporated meaningful actions that address disparities in housing
needs and in access to opportunity for all groups protected by state and federal law, through
preservation and new development of affordable housing and encouraging a variety of housing
products including accessory dwelling units. (See Programs LA-G, 2.A, 2.13, 3.B-D)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
The Palm Desert Housing Authority owns and operates approximately 1,114 rental housing units,
and private developers own and operate approximately 319 rental units. An additional 227 units
are anticipated. Additionally, the Housing Authority has assisted first-time lower income
homebuyers in purchasing 301 ownership properties. Each development is described below.
Palm Desert Housing Authority Owned and Assisted Rental Properties
The Housing Authority owns eight (8) multi -family apartment complexes and seven (7) senior '
apartment complexes that provide affordable housing for lower income residents. Each of these
complexes is described below. Combined, there are a total of approximately 1,114 affordable
rental units that are Housing Authority owned and assisted. The number and mix of units and
households fluctuates based on occupancy and turnover. The following breakdown is based on
occupied units in January, 2021.
Familv Anartments:
One Quail Place provides 384 units, including 156 one -bedroom and 228 two -bedroom
apartments, available to lower income ranges. There are 220 very low, 113 low, and 39
moderate income households currently living in the complex.
Desert Pointe is a 64-unit complex with 34 studio, 24 one -bedroom, and 6 two -bedroom
units which currently house 38 very low-income households, 15 low-income households,
and 8 moderate income household.
Neighbors Garden Apartments has a total of 24 two -bedroom units, 15 of which are rented
by very low-income households, 6 of which are low-income tenants, and 2 are rented to
moderate income tenants.
Taos Palms provides 16 two -bedroom units to 10 very low, 4 low income households and
2 moderate income tenants.
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California Villas is a 141-unit project which provides one -bedroom units to 90 very low,
35 low and 10 moderate income households.
Laguna Palms provides 48 units which include 4 studios, 18 one -bedroom, and 26 two -
bedroom units to 30 very low income, 10 low income, and 6 moderate income tenants.
Palm Village Apartments provides 36 two -bedroom apartments. The property includes 20
very low income, 13 low income, and 2 moderate income tenants.
Santa Rosa Apartments provides 20 two -bedroom units to 13 very low income, 6 low
income, and 1 moderate income tenants.
Senior Apartments:
The Pueblos includes 15 one -bedroom units for 12 very low and 3 low income senior
households.
Catalina Gardens provides 72 units, including 48 studio units and 24 one -bedroom
apartments to 66 very low, 4 low, and 2 moderate income senior households.
Las Serenas Apartments has 150 units, including 100 one -bedroom and 50 two -bedroom
units rented to 118 very low-income, 23 low-income, and 8 moderate -income seniors.
Candlewood Apartments provides a total of 30 units, including 26 one -bedroom units and
4 two -bedroom units to 22 very low, 5 low income and 3 moderate income senior
households.
La Rocca Villas includes 27 one -bedroom apartments and houses 21 very low income, 4
low income and 2 moderate income residents.
Carlos Ortega Villas provides a total of 72 units, including 64 one -bedroom and 8 two -
bedroom units, for 47 very low income, 22 low income, and 2 moderate income residents:
Palm Desert Housing Authority and City Assisted Ownership Projects
The Palm Desert Housing Authority and City provide financial assistance to eligible first-time
homebuyers with down payment monies needed to secure financing toward the purchase of a new
home in the Authority's housing developments.
Desert Rose, a 161-unit single-family project, was developed in 1994. The three and four -
bedroom units are restricted for a period of up to 45 years to purchasers in the very low,
low, and moderate -income categories. Facilities within the project include community
recreation and daycare.
Falcon Crest provides 93 three and four -bedroom single-family homes for 13 low and 80
moderate income households. The project was completed in 2007 and 2008 and includes
resale restrictions for a 45-year time period.
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Privately Developed and Assisted Ownership Projects . '
The City and Palm Desert Housing Authority have provided various incentives to developers that
dedicate units as affordable and carry affordability restrictions.
The Rebecca Road and San Marino Homes were part of the Acquisition Rehabilitation
Resale program. Three (3) single-family homes were rehabilitated and resold with resale
restrictions for low and moderate income households.
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC) constructed a total of 11 self-help homes
restricted to very low and low income households, that purchased the homes through low
interest loans and sweat -equity programs.
Habitat for Humanity constructed 11 single-family homes, which are restricted to very
low-income households that were purchased through low interest loans and sweat -equity
programs.
Building Horizons homes were built as part of a vocational high school program, and
provide 2 single-family homes for low-income households, with 30-year resale restrictions.
Portola Palms Mobile Home Park includes 23 mobile homes, 16 of which are very low
income, and 7 of which are low income. The project includes resale restrictions for 30
years. ITheNeighborhoodStabilizationProgram (NSP) was used to assist homeowners in the
purchase of two (2) single-family properties.
Privately Developed Rental Properties
The City has provided various incentives to developers that dedicate units as affordable and carry
affordability restrictions.
Familv Properties:
Hovley Gardens Apartments is a private project which received Agency assistance and tax
credits, and constructed 162 two, three and four -bedroom rental units available to very low
and low income households.
The Vineyards, which consists of a total of 260 units, includes 52 one and two -bedroom
units reserved for very low, low and moderate income households. The units were created
through the City's density bonus program and the Agency has an option to purchase
affordability of an additional52 units in the future.
The Enclave, which consists of a total of 320 units, includes 64 one, two, and three bedroom
units reserved for very low, low and moderate income households. The units were created IthroughtheCity's density bonus program.
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The Carel family has 1 two -bedroom apartment available to lower income residents.
L&T Development Company on Catalina Way includes 4 one -bedroom units for residents
with low incomes.
Senior Prooerties:
Atria Palm Desert, an assisted living facility, includes 5 one -bedroom apartments for
residents with very low incomes.
Bernard on Catalina Way includes 4 studio apartments restricted to low and moderate
income residents.
Legend Gardens is an assisted living facility that includes 10 one -bedroom apartments for
residents with very low and low income levels.
River Run One includes 2 studio apartments for residents with very low and low incomes.
Villas on the Green, which consists of a total of 76 units, includes 15 studio, one, and two -
bedroom units for persons over 55 years of age in the very low, low and moderate income
categories. The units were created through the City's density bonus program.
Affordable Housing Units Built During the 2014-2021 Planning Period
Carlos Ortega Villas, a Palm Desert Housing Authority rental property described above,
was built in 2015. It includes 72 affordable senior units and incorporates a variety of energy
efficient design concepts, including passive heating and cooling, solar panels to generate
electricity, solar thermal panels for heating water, and water -efficient landscaping and
plumbing fixtures, with the long-term goal of having net zero energy usage.
The City secured an agreement with the Legend Gardens assisted living facility for 10 one -
bedroom apartments for residents with very low and low income levels.
CONSTRAINTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING
This section of the Housing Element analyzes the governmental, environmental, physical and
economic constraints associated with the development of housing. These constraints can take many
forms, but generally increase the cost of providing housing, which can have a potentially
significant impact on affordable housing development.
Governmental Constraints
Permit Processine
Palm Desert has historically provided expeditious processing for planning entitlements. The City
encourages the concurrent processing of applications and can complete the entitlement process on
most projects in three to six months, depending on the approving body and the complexity of the
application.
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The City requires tract map review and approval for all single-family home tracts and a precise '
plan for multi -family projects, both of which can be processed concurrently with any other permit
that might be required. For either, the review process is a simple analysis that assures that the
project's design meets the requirements of the zone in which it occurs. Applications for Precise
Plans, when complete, are circulated to other City departments for comments. The Precise Plan is
then reviewed by the Architectural Review Commission (ARC) and approved by the Planning
Commission. The ARC provides technical review of the Precise Plan application, including the
provision of parking, trash enclosures and similar standards, and reviews the landscaping plans for
water efficiency. The ARC meetings are public, but are not noticed hearings. ARC review is
scheduled within two to three weeks of an application being found complete, and usually precedes
Planning Commission hearing by three to four weeks. The ARC provides recommendations on the
Precise Plan to the Planning Commission, which takes action on Precise Plan applications. Public
notice and mailings are made ] 0 days prior to a Planning Commission hearing.
The findings needed for approval of either a tract map or precise plan pertain to the project's
consistency with State law; the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; public health and safety; and
the site's physical ability to accommodate the project. The findings focus on General Plan and
Zoning consistency, are not subjective and do not pose a constraint to development. The average
processing time for a typical application is 4 to 6 months, including the recently approved Montage
single family homes, which received approval in 6 months, which is generally consistent with most
Valley cities, and does not represent a constraint. The City also has a building permit streamlining
process, for a fee, and allows "at risk" building permit applications, which can be submitted
immediately following ARC review, and prior to Planning Commission approval. As described '
above, neither the process for a Precise Plan review, nor the time required are constraints to the
development of housing.
The City has not received any requests for streamlined processing under SB 35, and to date has
relied on the requirements of law should an SB 35 project be proposed. In order to encourage
development of affordable housing under SB 35, Program LH has been added to require the
establishment of an SB 35 streamlining process within the first year of the planning period.
Individual single-family homes do not require a public hearing and are approved by the Planning
Department as part of the usual building plan checking process. Building permits are processed,
generally in one to four months.
Development of residential projects under the City's recent General Plan update have been
consistent with the densities allowed under the Land Use Map.
The City's processes are not a constraint to the provision of affordable housing.
Aoolication Fees
The City posts current fees and exactions that are applicable to proposed housing development
projects on the City's website, consistent with Government Code §65940.l(a)(1)(A). Table III-21,
below, illustrates typical permit fees for a hypothetical single-family subdivision and an apartment
project. Each fee is described in detail in subsequent sections of the Housing Element. The table
is not meant to be exhaustive, but provides a general representation of typical development fees.
Total fees for a 32-unit subdivision are estimated at approximately $19,131 per unit, 63% of which
11,908) are impact fees which are not controlled by the City. Total fees for a 32-unit apartment '
complex are estimated at $7,589 per unit, 73% of which ($5,487) are non -City fees. For an
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affordable housing apartment project with an average per unit cost of $208,200 per unit, the City's
fees represent 3. 6% of the cost of that unit, and are not a constraint to development. Furthermore,
the City has the ability to waive fees for affordable housing projects, with the exception of fees
not imposed by the City such as MSHCP fees, which further reduce the cost. The City's
development fees are not an impediment to the provision of housing.
Table III-21
Typical Permit Fees for Housing Developments in Palm Desert
Typical Fees
32 Unit 32 Unit Apartment
Fee Type Subdivision' Project2
City Fees:
Planning Department:
Tentative Tract Map 3,308 n/a
Tentative Parcel Map n/a 1,203
Environmental Assessment 276 276
Precise Plan 2,894 2,894
Public Works Departments:
Grading Plan Check 3,023 853
Subdivision Precise Grading Plan Check 3,500 n/a
SWPPP/NPDES Plan Check 176 176
PM 10 Plan Check 78 78
Signing and Striping Plan Check 1,110 1,110
Traffic Signal Plan Check 1,480 1,480
Signalization Impact Fee 1,600 1,600
Drainage Impact Fee (location dependent) 1,500 1,500
WQMP Fee (deposit) 3,700 3,700
Building and Safety Department:
Plan Check 46,080 8,512
Inspection 72,960 9,120
Permit Issuance 105 105
New Construction Fee 25,600 12,160
Fire Facilities Fee (location dependent) 22,688 5,824
Art in Public Places Fee 41,080 16,656
Subtotal, City Fees: 228,264 64,353
Non -City Fees:
Strong Motion Implementation Program (SMIP) Fee 2,136 866
Multi -Species Habitat Conserv. Plan (MSHCP) Fee 43,872 8,128
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) 73,920 42,560
Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) Fee 261,120 124,032
Subtotal, Non -City Fees: 381,048 175,586
Total Cost: 612,206 242,833
Total Cost Per Unit: 19,131 7,589,
Assumes a 10-acre subdivision (4 du/ac + 2 addl. acres), 32 single-family dwelling units. Each unit is 2,000 square feet and
valued at $513,498 (average value from Table III-14).
2 Assumes a 2-acre parcel with 32-unit multi -family apartment complex. Each unit is 950 square feet and valued at $208,200
average value from Table III-14).
IDoes not include Half Street and Full Street Improvement Plan Check or Storm Drain Plan Check which are based on project -
specific linear feet. Housing
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Table III-22, below, identifies the City's current (2021) Community Development/Planning fees Iforprocessingapplicationsandpermits. They have not increased since 2012 and are not considered
a constraint to the development of affordable housing in the City.
Table I1I-22
Community Development/Planning Fee Schedule, 2021
Permit Type Fee
General Plan Amendment/Change of Zone 2,007
Architectural Review (single family) 226
Conditional Use Permit or Precise Plan 2,894
Environmental Assessment 276
Tentative Tract Map 3,308
Tentative Parcel Map 1,203
Source: "Community Development/Planning Fee Schedule," Resolution 2012-37, City
of Palm Desert, June 14, 2012.
General Plan and Zonine Ordinance Constraints
The residential districts of the Land Use Element allow a broad range of densities for all types of
development:
Rural Neighborhood allows 0.05 to 1 units per acre
Golf Course & Resort Neighborhood allows up to 8 units per acre
Conventional Suburban Neighborhood allows 3 to 8 units per acre
Small Town Neighborhood allows 3 to 10 units per acre
Town Center Neighborhood allows 7 to 40 units per acre
The General Plan also allows residential uses in Commercial designations:
Resort & Entertainment District allows up to 10 units per acre
Regional Retail District allows 10 to 15 units per acre
Suburban Retail Center allows 10 to 15 units per acre
Neighborhood Center allows 10 to 15 units per acre
City Center/Downtown allows 12 to 40 units per acre
The City's Zoning designations parallel the General Plan and include:
Hillside Planned Residential District (HPR) (maximum 0.2 du/ac)
Estate Residential District (R-E) (0.5 to 1 du/ac)
Single-Family/Mobile Home District (R-1-M) (4 to 7 du/ac)
Single -Family District (R-1) (2 to 8 du/ac)
Mixed Residential District (R-2) (3 to 10 du/ac)
Multifamily Residential District (R-3) (7 to 40 du/ac)
Planned Residential District (PR) (4 to 40 du/ac)
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Density Bonus
The Zoning Ordinance also includes density bonus provisions, incentives and concessions,
housing overlays, and flexible development standards where applicable. Section 25.34.040
establishes eligibility criteria and general provisions for density bonuses. The number of additional
dwelling units entitled depends on the number of very low, low, and moderate income units and
senior units provided in the development, with a maximum increase of 35%. Additional
concessions, such as reductions in development standards, may be approved, and special
provisions are available for development of a childcare facility or donation of land to the City.
Effective January 1, 2021, AB 2345 amends the state's Bonus Density Law to increase the
maximum density bonus from 35% to 50% for projects that provide at least: 1) 15% of total units
for very low income households, 2) 24% of total units for low income households, or 3) 44% of
total for -sale units for moderate income households. AB 2345 also decreases the threshold of set -
aside low income units required to qualify for concessions or incentives, and decreases the number
of parking spaces required for 2 and 3-bedroom units. Density bonus projects within %2 mile of a
major transit stop may also qualify for reduced parking requirements. Program 9.A directs the City
to amend the Zoning Ordinance to assure compliance with AB 2345.
Housing Overlays
The Senior Housing Overlay (SO) allows flexibility in density and development standards to
reflect the unique requirements of persons over the age of 55. The SO allows for reductions in
parking standards, and calculates units based on population per acre, rather than units per acre, to
allow greater flexibility in the development process. In 2020, the City replaced the former
Medium/High Density Housing Overlay District with the Housing Overlay District (HOD) to
incentivize the development of new housing units at affordable rents. The HOD provides optional,
flexible development standards, density bonuses, design criteria, and parking reductions for the
development of a wide variety of housing products which provide a minimum of 20% of all units
at income -restricted rents, or at least one unit for smaller residential projects. It also eliminates the
public hearing requirements and waives City plan check/inspection fees and potentially other fees.
The HDO was applied to all Housing Authority parcels and privately owned parcels listed in Table
III-47, Vacant Land Inventory.
Residential Development Standards
The development standards in the Zoning Ordinance are also not restrictive, as shown in Table
III-23, below.
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Table III-23
Residential Zoning District Development Standards
Zoning District*
R Ea R-13
10,000s
Standard f R-2 R-3 R-1-Mt HPR PRs
lac 15,000s but 10,000s 4
f 15,000s f
f
Units/Acre 1-2 2-3 34 5- 8 3- 10 7-40 7 115 ac 4-40
Lot Size, 40,000 15,000 10,000 8,000 3,500 3,000 20 ac/
minimum sf sf sf sf sf sf 5,000 sf --- ---
Lot Size, 14,999 9,999
maximum 1 ac No max sf sf No No No max
max max
Lot Width,
minimum 150' 90, 90, 70'
Lot Depth,
minimum 200' 125' 100, ---
Lot
Coverage,
maximum 30% 35%Z 35%Z 35%2
Setback 30/10/5 25/15/20 20/8/20 20/5/ 15
Front/Side 0
Rear
Parking 2/unit? 2/unit' 2/unit' 2/unit'
Building 15' (18' 15, 15' 15'
Height, ARC)' (18' (18' (18'
max ARC)' ARC)' ARC)
Group
usable
open
space/du, --- --- --- ---
minimum
Residential development is allowed in all Commercial zones
i-7 Notes are provided in Zoning Ordinance Table 25.10-3.
8. Established in Precise Plan.
9. Except in HOD, where Studios and One Bedrooms are 1.5/unit.
ARC = Architectural Review Commission
Source: City of Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance, Table 25.10-3
50' 40' 500'
60% 75% 10% 50%
12/5/1 10/8/1 20/10/1
5 0 0
2/unit' 2/unit9 2/unit9 2/unit 2/unit
9 9
30' 40' 18, 40'
300 sf
The City's development standards allow for two story development in the R-1 district (lot size
10,000 sf), 2.5 stories in the R-2 district, and 3 stories in the R-3 and PR districts. Common area
requirements in the R-3 and PR zones are also typical of desert cities and allow for clustering of
units to allow for common area amenities. Even with imposition of the City's development
standards, and assuming a unit size of 1,000 square feet, with two parking spaces per unit and 40%
open space, densities in excess of 22 units per acre could be achieved. Therefore, the City's
development standards are not a constraint on the development of housing.
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Accessory Dwelling Units
The Zoning Ordinance was updated in 2020 to comply with new state legislation pertaining to
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). An ADU is an
attached or'detached residential unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one
or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence; it also
includes efficiency units and manufactured homes. A JADU is no greater than 500 square feet in
size, contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family structure, including its own
sanitation facilities or shares them with the single-family structure, and includes an efficiency
kitchen. ADUs and JADUs are permitted on any lot in a residential or mixed use zone, with the
exception of the Hillside Planned Residential (HPR) zone, and are also permitted in the
Public/Institutional zone. As shown in the following table, between 2014 and 2020, a total of 162
ADU building permits were issued (average of 23 ADUs per year).
Table III-24
ADU Building Permits, 2014-2020
Year No. of Permits Issued'
2014 26
2015 19
2016 27
2017 26
2018 21
2019 19
2020 24
Total:. 162
Short-term Rental Ordinance
Section 5.10.050 of the Municipal Code defines short-term rental (STR) units as privately -owned
residential dwellings rented for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes for a period of less than
27 consecutive days..STRs are allowed in the RE (Residential Estate), HPR (Hillside Planned
Residential), R3 (Residential Multiple Family) except for apartment units, and PR (Planned
Residential) only within a Homeowners Association that allows for STRs with written approval.
Homeowners are required to obtain a STR permit and collect transient occupancy taxes (TOT) at
a rate of 11 % of the rent charged. STRs provide homeowners with opportunities_ to increase their
incomes, which can offset their housing costs. STRs are often rented by vacationers rather than
permanent residents, and the added TOT revenues are not considered a constraint to housing.
Furthermore, because only units within planned communities are allowed to have STRs, and these
communities contain only market rate units, the presence of STRs in Palm Desert does not
constrain the development of affordable housing.
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Low Barrier Navigation Centers '
Assembly Bill (AB) 101 requires that Low Barrier Navigation Centers (LBNC) be a by -right use
in areas zoned for mixed use and nonresidential zoning districts permitting multifamily uses.
LBNCs provide temporary room and board with limited barriers to entry while case managers
work to connect homeless individuals to income, public benefits, permanent housing, or other
shelter. Program 5.D of this Housing Element directs the City to review and revise the Zoning
Ordinance, as necessary, to ensure compliance with AB 101, and to modify the definition of
homeless shelter" to include this use.
Zoning for Special Housing Types
The Zoning Code also facilitates the development of other special housing types, as summarized
in -the table below. Group homes for 6 or more are permitted by right in the residential zones, and
require a Conditional Use Permit in the commercial zones, to assure high quality of life for the
residents.
Reasonable accommodation measures for disabled residents are established in Zoning Code
Section 25.64.050. Reasonable accommodation requires a no -fee application, and are approved at
the staff level, subject only to the following standards:
1. The requested accommodation is requested by or on behalf of one or more individuals with a
disability protected under the fair housing laws.
2. The requested accommodation is necessary to provide one or more individuals with a disability
an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. '
3. The requested accommodation will not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on
the City as "undue financial or administrative burden" is defined in fair housing laws and
interpretive case law.
4. The requested accommodation will not result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of the
City's zoning program, as "fundamental alteration" is defined in fair housing laws and
interpretive case law.
5. The requested accommodation will not, under the specific facts of the case, result in a direct
threat to the health or safety of other individuals or substantial physical damage to the property
of others.
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Table III-25
City of Palm Desert
Zoning for Special Housing Types
Zoning Where Permitted
R-2, R-3 permitted use
PR conditional use
Factory -built, manufactured housing
Mobile homes
Manufactured home parks
Farmworker housing
Homeless shelter
Emergency shelters
Transitional & supportive housing
Single -room occupancy units
Group home
Guest dwelling
Caretaker housing
Assisted living
ADUs and JADUs
Infrastructure Requirements
OP, PC-1, PC-2, PC-3, PC-4, SI conditional use
P conditional use
R-1-M conditional use
P conditional use
R-I-M conditional use
P conditional use
R-1-M conditional use
P conditional use
SI permitted use
PC-1, SI permitted use
RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-IM, HPR, PR permitted
use
SI conditional use
RE, R-1, R-2, HPR, PR permitted use
OP, PC -I, PC-4, SI conditional use
P conditional use
RE, R-1, R-2, HPR, PR permitted use
SI permitted use
R-1, R-2, R-3, PR conditional use
RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, It- IM, PR, P permitted use
Most of the City is served by General Plan roads, water, and sanitary sewer facilities. Individual
development projects are required to connect to water and sewer facilities and improve roadways
in and adjacent to the project. Adjacent roadways must be improved to their ultimate half width
and include curb, gutter and sidewalk. Roadway standards for local or neighborhood streets that
allow parking on both sides must have a paved width of 40 feet. The City will allow deviations to
these standards, including the narrowing of streets if on -street parking is restricted.
Pursuant to SB 1087, the Coachella Valley Water District will be provided with the adopted
Housing Element and required to establish specific procedures to grant priority service to
affordable housing projects. As water and sewer services are installed in most neighborhoods in
the City, the City's water and sewer provider, the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), will
not be constrained in providing services in the City. CVWD has an approved Urban Water
Management Plan (UWMP), which was developed based on the City's General Plan build out,
which states that it has sufficient supplies available to meet the City's built out demands.
The District's Cook Street Water Reclamation Plant (WRP-10), which provides sanitary sewer
treatment for the City, has a combined secondary capacity of 18 million gallons per day, and in
2021 processed an average daily flow of approximately 9 million gallons per day. The District,
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therefore, has more than enough capacity to treat wastewater generated by the City in the future, '
including sufficient capacity to accommodate the regional housing need. As referenced in its 2015
UWMP, CV WD's long-range plans include adding treated and untreated Colorado River water to
its urban water distribution system and using desalinated agricultural drain water for irrigation
purposes. The City routinely consults and coordinates with CVWD to assure that services and
facilities are adequate to meet the community's needs.
Dry" utilities in the City include electricity, natural gas, telephone, cable, and solid waste
collection and disposal. Southern California Edison (SCE) provides electricity to most of the City
of Palm Desert. Imperial Irrigation District (IID) provides power to limited portions of the City,
including most of the California State University/San Bernardino (CSSB) Coachella Valley
Campus and the Avondale Country Club. Natural gas services and facilities are provided to most
of the City by the Southern California Gas Company through regional high-pressure transmission
lines and medium -pressure distribution lines. Development located west of the Palm Valley
Stormwater Channel, parallel to Highway 74, is not connected to the natural gas system and uses
propane gas as an alternative fuel source. Telecommunication services are provided to the City by
Frontier Communications, Spectrum and other cell service providers. Solid waste collection and
disposal is provided by Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services. The City coordinates with utility and
service providers, as necessary, regarding the planning, designing, and siting of distribution and
other facilities to assure the timely and environmentally sensitive expansion of facilities.
Public Works Fees
Table III-26 depicts the City's Public Works Department engineering fees, including those
associated with site preparation and infrastructure.
Table III-26
Public Works Engineering Fees
Grading Plan Check (per plan) 853 1" 3 acres
310/acre ea. add. acre
Subdivision Precise Grading Plan Check 1,628 up to 8 lots; $78/lot each add.
Hydrology Report Plan Check 352/acre
SWPPP/NPDES Plan Check 176
PM10 Plan 78
Half Street Improvement Plan Check 891/1000 LF
Full Street Improvement Plan Check 1,550/1000 LF
Storm Drain Plan Check 1,55011000 LF
Signing and Striping Plan Check 1,110
Traffic Signal Plan Check 1,480
Faithful Performance Bonds 100% of Public Improvements + 25% of
Grading Amount
Labor & Materials Bond 2 of Faithful Performance Amount
Signalization Impact Fee 50. 00/residential unit
Drainage Impact Fee 1,000-$4,000/ac. (based on location)
MSHCP Fee 0-8 units/acre: $1,371 per unit
8.1-14 units/acre: $571 per unit
14+ units/acre: $254 per unit
WQMP Fee 3,700
Sources: "Public Works Engineering Fees," City of Palm Desert, June 27, 20I7; MSHCP Local Development
Mitigation Fee, Coachella Valley Conservation Commission, July 1, 2020.
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Because individual projects vary greatly, it is not possible to determine an average cost per unit
based on Public Works fees beyond the estimate provided in Table III-21; however, the limited
impact fees charged by the City make it one of the less costly in the Coachella Valley in which to
develop. These fees are not a constraint on the development of affordable housing.
Building Code Requirements
As with most communities in California, the City has adopted the California Building Code (CBC)
and updates the Code periodically as State-wide updates are developed. Currently (2021), the City
is enforcing the provisions of the 2019 CBC. The City cannot adopt standards that are less
stringent than the CBC. The only local amendments made by the City are administrative and relate
to the timing of payment of fees. These amendments have no impact on the provision of affordable
housing. Since all communities in the State enforce similar provisions, the City's CBC
requirements are not an undue constraint on the development of affordable housing.
Building Permit Fees'
The Building Department charges on a per square foot basis for building permit plan checks and
inspections. For single-family custom or tract homes less than 2,500. square feet, the combined
architectural and structural charge is $0.72 per square foot for plan check, and $1.14 per square
foot for inspection. Fees vay slightly for other single-family housing types and sizes. For multi-
family residential units; the combined architectural and structural plan check fee is $0.30 per
square foot for projects less than 15,000 square feet, and $0.28 per square foot for projects larger
than 15,000 square feet. Inspection fees are $0.36 per square foot for the smaller projects, and
0.30 per square foot for the larger projects. A flat fee of $105 is charged for permit issuance. In
all cases, whether single family or multi -family, additional charges apply for plumbing and
electrical inspections.
New Construction Tax
Per Ordinance No. 216, a new construction tax of $0.40 per square foot is charged on all new and
additional square footage added to the building under roof (i.e. additional square footage for single-
family dwelling additions, converting garages, atriums or patio areas to living space and all
commercial additions).
Low Income Housing Mitigation Fee
Per City Resolution 90-136, all commercial development is assessed mitigation fees which are
directed toward low income housing. Fees are paid at the issuance of building permits, according
to the following schedule.
Building and Safety Fee Schedule," Resolution 2012-37, City of Palm Desert, June 22, 2012.
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Table III-27
Low Income Housing Mitigation Fee Schedule
Type of Development _ _ Fee
General Mixed Commercial 1.00 per sq. ft.
Professional Office 0.50 per sq. ft.
Industrial 0.33 sq. ft.
Resort Hotel (major amenities) 1,000 per room
Non -Resort Hotel (limited amenities) 620 per room
Fire Facilities Impact Mitigation Fee
The Fire Facilities Impact Mitigation Fee, shown below, is charged in designated areas to
supplement future fire protection needs.
Table III-28
Fire Facilities Impact Mitigation Fee Schedule
Type of Development Fee
Residential:
Low Density $709/unit
Medium Density $306/unit
High Density $182/unit
Note: fee is charged only in designated areas
Non-residential fees are not shown. '
Art in Public Places Fee
Per Ordinance No. 473, the City charges an Art in Public Places fee. The residential fee is 0.25 of
1 % of valuation of the structure. Individual single-family dwelling units not in a development are
exempt from the first $100,000.
Other Development Fees
In addition to the City's fees, residential developers are responsible for the payment of the State
mandated school fees. School fees in the Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) are
currently (2021) $4.08 per square foot.
Development in the Coachella Valley is also required to pay Transportation Uniform Mitigation
Fees (TUMF) to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) to offset impacts to
regional roads and transportation improvements. The fee is $2,310 per detached single-family unit,
1,330 per multi-family/mobile home unit, and $495 per nursing/congregate care unit. There is a
15% discount for transit -oriented development. Affordable housing is exempt from TUMF fees.
The City is within the boundaries of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation
Plan (CV MSHCP). As such, new development projects are required to pay local development
mitigation fees for the acquisition and management of habitat lands. Fees are listed in Table III-
26.
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The City's Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) fee is charged on new development.
For residential development, the fee is 0.00013 of total valuation. Collected SMIP fees are passed
through to the State Department of Conservation.
Developers also must pay connection and/or metering fees for public utilities. These fees vary
somewhat from one provider to the next, but since many of the utility companies in the Coachella
Valley serve all the cities, the fees are consistent throughout the area.
Code compliance for structural deficiencies or maintenance problems is processed as follows. A
phone call and/or a site visit is made to inspect the reported problem and discuss correction of
deficiencies with the owner. In most instances, this is sufficient to cause the violation to be
corrected by the property owner. If the violation is not corrected, a notice is sent to the owner,
giving the owner 20 days to correct the violation. The City has the ability to directly abate a
violation if the owner is unwilling or cannot be located. All costs associated with abatement are
billed to the property owner. If the owner is unwilling to pay, a lien is placed on the property.
These procedures are typical of those employed by most cities in California and do not place an
undue constraint on the development or maintenance of housing.
Efforts to Remove Governmental Constraints
No governmental constraints have been identified that have a significant adverse impact on
housing development in Palm Desert. The City's permitting process and infrastructure
requirements are comparable to those of other Coachella Valley cities. Although some application
fees have increased somewhat since the last planning period, they remain among the lowest in the
region., General Plan and zoning land use designations allow for all types of development and a
broad range of densities. Zoning Code Section 25.34.040 allows the City to grant density bonuses,
offer incentives and concessions, and waive or reduce development standards for affordable
housing projects that can result in identifiable cost reductions to the developer. The City's housing
policies and programs have been reviewed and revised, as necessary, to assure that governmental
constraints are minimized. Policy 7 of this Housing Element allows the City Council to waive fees
for affordable housing projects on a case -by -case basis.
Non -Governmental Constraints
In general, the City sees applications for building permits submitted within approximately 30 days
of entitlement of a project. This process, however, is entirely under the control of the developer,
and can vary substantially from one project to another.
The City generally does not receive requests for projects below the density allowed for sites on its
Vacant Land Inventory (Table III-47). Recent project applications rather have requested the
maximum density for these sites (please see further discussion under Land Inventory, below).
There are no non -governmental constraints that impact the City's ability to meet its RHNA
allocation by income category. On the contrary, the City's processing times and costs have
generated applications for 710 units affordable to very low and low income households, and 617
units affordable to moderate income households (see Pending Affordable Housing Projects,
below). The constraints, expressed by the affordable housing community at City Housing Element
workshops and study sessions, occur with State funding, applications, not with non -governmental
aspects of the development process. The City actively supports affordable housing project funding
applications in order to overcome the constraint caused by State processes.
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Economic Constraints
Economic constraints are those associated with the cost of land and construction, and the ability
to finance any housing, ranging from single-family homes to larger apartment or condominium
projects. The cost of land varies somewhat from city to city in the Coachella Valley, but the cost
of construction and the ability of homes and projects to financed is regional in nature.
Land and Housine Costs
The cost of land has the potential to impact the overall cost of housing. A survey of vacant
residential lots in Palm Desert found that single-family properties range from approximately
156,000 to $1,400,000 per acre, with an average of $804,453 per acre 6 Multi -family properties
average $391,598 per acre.
As shown in Table III-19, according to ACS data, the median cost of existing homes in Palm
Desert increased 9.0% between 2013 and 2018, from $308,000 to $335,400. According to a recent
regional economic study, the median price in 2020 (3' quarter) was $484,324 for -existing homes
and $621,938 for new homes?
The American Community Survey determined that the median rental rate in the City in 2018 was
1,260. In order to update this information to current (2021) conditions, representative rental rates
for non -subsidized apartments were collected and are provided in Table III-29, below. As shown,
rents can range from $1,675 to $2,490 for a 3-bedroom unit. Additional analysis shows rents can '
range from $3,000 to $7,500 and higher for a 4+-bedroom unit.'
Table I11-29
Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms
No. of Bedrooms Median Gross Rent*
No bedroom
1 bedroom
2 bedrooms
3 bedrooms
4 bedrooms
5+ bedrooms
Median Gross Rent:
729
974
1;307
1,691
2,082
Not.provided
1,260
r estimated, renter -occupied housing units paying cash rent'
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year
Estimates, Table B25031
6 LandWatch.com, accessed January 28, 2021. '
Inland Empire Quarterly Economic Report," Year 32, Economics & Politics, hic. October 2020.
s Rent.com, accessed September 3, 2020.
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Table III-30
Representative Apartment Market Rental Rates in Palm Desert,
2021
Project Name Unit Size Market
Rental Rate
The Regent 1 & 2 Bdrm 1,395-$1,685
Desert Fountains Studio, 1 & 2 Bdrm 91541,230
Desert Oasis Studio, 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm 1,195-$1,675
The Enclave 1,2 & 3 Bdrm 1,660-$2,400
The Vineyards 1,2 & 3 Bdrm 1,490-$2,490
Royal Palms 2 Bdrm 1,695
Construction Costs '
Construction costs vary widely depending on location, project site, bedroom count, finishes,
fixtures, amenities, building type, and wage and hiring requirements. Other determining factors
include terrain and soil conditions, environmental factors, and availability of infrastructure. In the
Coachella Valley, construction costs for single-family dwelling units generally range from $235
to over $275 per square foot (excluding site improvements), varying based on the location, size,
materials, fixtures, and finishes selected? Vertical multi -family construction costs generally range
from $125 to $145 per square foot.10 A 2021 survey of regional affordable housing developers
determined that the average construction cost for affordable housing in the valley is approximately
317,074 perunit/door.
Financine Costs
The cost of financing can also impact the development community's ability to fund projects.
Mortgage interest rates are currently near historic lows but fluctuate over time. Affordable housing
typically relies on a mix of public and private financing sources, including tax credits, subsidies,
grants, bond funds, and other funding sources, some of which are subject to rules and restrictions.
Physical Constraints
Aee of Housine Stock
As shown in Table III-15, 25,312 housing units in the City are over 30 years old, representing
63.6% of the housing stock. Maintenance in the City is not a significant issue; however, and the
Palm Desert Housing Authority has programs in place to assist lower income households with
home repairs and improvements.
Condition of Housine Stock
9 Gretchen Gutierrez, CEO, Desert Valleys Building Association, March 2021.
0 Chris Killian, Senior Vice President of Construction, National Core, March 2021. Based on atypical 50- 75 unit
project with 2 and 3 story garden style walkup buildings (Type V-Wood).
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As shown in
Table III-16, of 24,114 occupied housing units in Palm Desert, 67 (0.3°/u) lacked complete
plumbing facilities, and 198 (0.8%) lacked complete kitchen facilities. Depending on overall
conditions, these units could be considered substandard.
The Palm Desert Housing Authority manages the Housing Improvement Program (HIP), which is
funded through CDBG. Currently, the emergency grant component is the only component that is
funded. It assists homeowners with emergency health and safety repairs to their homes, such as
roof repairs, water heater replacement, and ADA improvements. Four (4) households received
emergency grants during the 2014-2021 planning period.
Environmental Constraints
The City is identified as Zones III and IV in the Uniform Building Code (UBC) for seismic activity.
The UBC imposes certain standards for construction in these zones, which may add to the overall
costs of housing. These standards, however, are necessary for the public health and safety, and are
common throughout the Coachella Valley and California. None of the proposed sites occur on
lands designated as Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones by the State. There are no active faults
on any of the sites proposed for development of affordable housing units in the City. The standards
required to protect the City's residents from seismic hazards are not considered a constraint to the
provision of housing. There are no other environmental constraints to the development of housing.
Energy Conservation
In addition to the requirements of Title 24 of the Building Code, the City has enacted additional '
energy efficiency requirements, water conserving landscaping requirements, and has a number of
energy conservation programs for residents. Although the cost of installation of energy efficient,
green" or similar products in a home or apartment may increase the initial cost, affordable housing
providers in the Coachella Valley have indicated that the cost differential was becoming smaller
as technologies improved; and that the long-term benefit to the home owners or renters was worth
the added initial expense. These developers implement energy conserving construction to the
greatest extent possible in their projects. Carlos Ortega Villas, an affordable senior housing project
built in 2015, includes passive heating and cooling, solar panels for generating electricity, solar
thermal panels for heating water, and water -efficient plumbing fixtures and landscape materials,
with the long-term goal of having net zero energy usage.
SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS
This section of the Housing Element quantifies households with special housing needs, such as
farmworkers, the homeless, and seniors living in the City. These households can have housing
needs which may be more difficult to address, and which require special attention.
Farm Workers
Farm workers are employed in agricultural industries, including livestock, crops, and nursery
products, and typically perform manual and/or hand tool labor -plant, cultivate, harvest, or pack
field crops. The industry is supported by both year-round and seasonal workers who typically earn ,
low wages, have difficulty obtaining safe and affordable housing, and have limited access -other
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services, such as education, transportation, and health care. Seasonal or migrant workers who
travel from their permanent homes -work during harvest periods may live in rooming houses,
finished garages, trailers, or other temporary shelters.
Citrus, melon, vegetable, and nursery stock production is a key component of the Coachella Valley
economy. However, agriculture is focused on the east end of the Coachella Valley, approximately
10 miles or more to the southeast. Farm worker households generally fall into low and very low
income categories. Low income groups often need housing near work; for farmworkers, housing
is most needed in rural, agricultural areas rather than urban areas. In the Coachella Valley, the
principal housing options for migrant and local seasonal farm workers are family -owned homes,
private rental houses, second units, apartments, and mobile homes. Palm Desert's continued
urbanization has eliminated commercial fanning in the City, and no agricultural lands are
designated in its General Plan. In 2018, there were 147 persons employed in "agriculture, forestry,
fishing and hunting, and mining" in the City, which constitutes only 0.7% of the City's civilian
employed population 16 years and over, and likely consists of mining employees at local sand and
gravel operations located in unincorporated County lands and the cities of Palm Springs and Indio.
Demand for housing specifically targeted for farm workers has not been identified. Nevertheless,
as with other special needs, farmworker households can benefit from rental subsidies provided by
City and City incentives for developers to maintain affordable units that are available to all
segments of the population.
Homeless
Homeless persons are those in need of temporary or emergency shelter and include a diverse
population of individuals, including seniors, veterans, substance abusers, immigrants, physically
or mentally disabled, and families with children. Homeless individuals may live in vehicles,
encampments, abandoned buildings, outdoors, or homeless or transitional shelters.
The Homeless Point -In -Time (PIT) Count is a federally mandated annual count of homeless
individuals used to evaluate the extent of homelessness. The data provide a snapshot of
homelessness on a particular date and time. The 2019 PIT Count for Riverside County determined
there were 23 unsheltered homeless individuals ic.Palm Desert." Consistent with the HUD
definition, the unsheltered PIT Count enumerates homeless individuals and families who are
living in a place not designed or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for humans"
i.e., abandoned buildings, cars, parks, under bridges, bus stops, etc.). This estimate represents
0.04% of the City's total 2019 population of 52,911 people.12 The actual number of homeless may
be higher given that many individuals, particularly women and children, remain hidden for safety
or stay in locations where they cannot be seen. It represents a 46.5% decrease over the 2018 PIT
Count for Palm Desert (43 individuals). The reduction may be due, in part, to undercounts in earlier
years and/or changes in counting and surveying methods, such as increased coverage by more
volunteers, that were implemented in 2019.
2019 Riverside County Homeless Point -In -Time Count and Survey Report, County of Riverside Department of
Public Social Services, page 60.
12 Department of Finance Table E-5, January 2019 estimates.
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Table IH-31 '
Palm Desert Unsheltered Homeless Characteristics, 2019
Number % of Total
Race
American Indian_ 2 9%
Black 1 4%
White 18 786/o
Multiple Races 1 4%
Unknown Race 1 4%
Ethnicity
Hispanic 3 13%
Non -Hispanic 16 70%
Unknown Ethnicity 4 17%
Gender
Male 15 65%
Female 8 356/o.
Age
Adults (>24 yrs) 20 87%
Youth (18-24 yrs) 1 4%
Unknown Age 2 9%
TOTAL HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS = 23
Source: 2019 Riverside County Homeless Point -In -Time Count and Survey Report,
County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services, page 60.
As shown in Table HI-31, the majority of homeless people_ in Palm Desert are white (78%), non -
Hispanic (70%), male (65%), and adults over 24 years (87%). The following table describes
homeless subpopulations in Palm Desert. Of the 15 individuals interviewed, 35%were chronically
homeless, 22% had a physical disability, 22% had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), 17%
were veterans, and 13% had mental health conditions. Some subpopulations could be higher, but
the extent is unknown because 8 individuals were not interviewed for various reasons, including
refusal to participate, sleeping, a language barrier, inability to respond, or physical barriers or
unsafe site conditions.
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Palm Desert Homeless Subpopulations, 2019
Subpopulation
Veterans
Chronically Homeless
Substance Abuse
PTSD
Mental Health Conditions
Physical Disability
Developmental Disability
Victim of Domestic Violence
Jail release, past 12 months
Jail release, past 90 days
Number' % of Total
4 17%
8 35%
2 9%
5 22%
3 13%
5 22%
1 4%
1 4%
3 13%
1 4%
Results of interviews with 15 homeless individuals. Actual numbers may be higher as 8
individuals were not interviewed.
Source: 2019 Riverside County Homeless Point -In -Time Count and Survey Report,
County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services, page 60.
The City contributes over $100,000 annually to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments
CVAG) for regional homelessness services. The City is a participant in CVAG's Homelessness
Initiative and was also a participant of the previous Homelessness Strategic Plan, which,built Roy's
Desert Resource Center ("Roy's") in the western Coachella Valley. The facility opened in
December 2009 and provided emergency and transitional shelter and support services for homeless
individuals. After the closure of Roy's in 2017, there was a need for a homeless shelter or
navigation center in the western Coachella Valley. Path of Life Ministries and now CVAG operates
a program that placed people in permanent housing before addressing issues such as joblessness
or behavioral health. Program results were positive, with 81% of the 242 people who exited the
program in the first year able to find permanent housing, and all participants who exited the
program more than doubling their monthly incomes. "In late 2019, CVAG initiated an effort to
advance the goals of CV Housing First through a collaborative approach called the Coachella
Valley Homelessness Engagement & Action Response Team (CVHEART). The program is
expected to establish a formal structure for regional homelessness policies and programs, identify
funding opportunities for future projects, and expand multi -,agency cooperation and participation.
In addition to its own efforts to end homelessness, Palm Desert's membership in CVAG will assure
its continued participation in regional efforts.
A number of other organizations provide shelter and services to the homeless throughout the
Coachella Valley (see Table III-33 for a list of available homeless facilities in the Coachella
Valley). Shelter from the Storm, which provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic
violence in the Valley, operates its administrative offices in the City. Desert Horizon and Desert
Vista permanent supportive housing is a program in the western Coachella Valley managed by
Jewish Family Service of San Diego with 18 and 40 beds, respectively. Supportive services,
13 "CV Housing First Program Evaluation: Examining the Clients Served in the First Year: July 2017 to June
2018,"Health Assessment and Research for Communities, September 2018, page 55.
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including living skills, budgeting instruction, case management, employment assistance, food ,
distributions, advocacy, and community referrals and access to benefits, are provided. Residents
contribute 30% of their income based on HUD guidelines.
Table HI-33
Coachella Valley Homeless Facilities. and Services
Organization Name Facility Name Total Beds
Emergency Shelter
Coachella Valley Rescue Overnight shelter (families with children, 251
Mission individuals without children)
Coachella Valley Rescue Overnight shelter (individuals without 49
Mission children)
Martha's Village and Kitchen Renewing Hope Emergency Shelter 120
Inc.
Operation Safe House Desert Emergency Shelter 20
Path of Life Ministries Inc. CVAG Emergency Shelter Project 12
Shelter from the Storm Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter 20
County of Riverside, Desert Summer Homeless Survival Program 90
Healthcare District and seasonal emergency cooling centers in 30 in each city)
Foundation' Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Desert Hot
Springs)
Subtotal 472 (year-round)
90 (seasonal)
Transitional Housing
Operation Safe House Harrison House (youth, young adults) 15
Subtotal 15
Rapid Rehousing
Coachella Valley Rescue Rapid Re -Housing 5
Mission
Coachella Valley Rescue State -funded Rapid Rehousing 13
Mission
Path of Life Ministries Inc. CVAG Rapid Re -Housing 2
Subtotal 20
Permanent Supportive Housing
Desert AIDS, Project Vista Sunrise Apartments 80
Jewish Family Services Desert Horizon 18
Jewish Family Services Desert Vista 40
Jewish Family Services Permanent Supportive Housing 35
Expansion (new in 2018)
Riverside University Health Behavioral Health — Coachella Valley 25
System — Behavioral Health Permanent Housing .
Subtotal 118
Sources: "The Path Forward: Recommendations to Advance an End to Homelessness in the Coachella
Valley," Barbara Poppe and Associates, November 27, 2018, Appendix 3.
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The City also addresses homelessness at the local level. It contracts with Riverside University
Health System to provide a Behavioral Health Specialist and a Mental Health Peer Support
Specialist in Palm Desert. It also contracts with the County of Riverside for a Homelessness
Assistance Program in which two staff members offer resources through daily street outreach
efforts. The City has awarded CBDG funds to local charities, 'including Martha's Village &
Kitchen, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, and Catholic Charities, for the provision of homeless
services, such as food, equipment, consumable supplies, and energy upgrades.
The City permits homeless shelters in the Service Industrial (SI) zone. There are 344.17 acres of
serviced, vacant land in this zone in the City, ranging in size from 1-20 acres. The Service
Industrial zone is appropriate for such facilities because these lands are located on transit lines,
near commercial and school sites, and in areas where other governmental services are available.
The City currently has no requirement for parking for emergency shelters. AB 139 requires that
parking be provided for employees of emergency shelters. Program 5.1). requires that the City add
this requirement to the Zoning Ordinance in 2021-2022, as part of its annual Zoning Ordinance
update.
The City allows transitional and supportive housing in all residential districts subject to only those
restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone. The General Plan
allows for an additional 8,049 residential units on 610 acres of vacant land in the City, in a range
of densities, which will accommodate the City's need for transitional and supportive housing.
Seniors
The Coachella Valley has a long-established reputation as a popular retirement destination. In
2018, the City had 17,582 residents over the age of 65, representing 33.7% of the population. These
seniors were in a total of 11,302 households: Home ownership data shown in the table below
indicates that approximately 22% of seniors are renters, and 78% are homeowners.
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Householders 65 Years and Over, by Tenure
Owner -Occupied Renter -Occupied
Householder Age Households Households
Total, City of Palm Desert 14,842 100.0 9,272 100.0
Total, Non -Senior Households 6,018 40.5 6,794 73.3
Total, Householders 65 Years & Over 8,824 59.5 2,478 26.7
65 to 74 years 4,389 29.6 1,124 12.1
75 to 84 years 3,203 21.6 647 7. 0
85 years and over 1,232 8.3 707 7. 6
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table B25007
According to the American Community Survey, an estimated 1,590 seniors have incomes below
the poverty level, which represents 9.0% of all seniors in the .City. The 2020 federal poverty
guideline for one person is $12,760. The major source of income for most seniors is Social
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Security, and the average,Social Security monthly benefit is $1,503.14 Therefore, a single senior
paying 30% of their monthly Social Security income on housing costs would pay $451 toward
housing costs. However, Palm Desert median rents are $974 for a one -bedroom unit. A two -person
senior household would have $902 available for housing costs, which would be sufficient for a
one -bedroom unit. Therefore, Social Security alone cannot adequately cover housing costs for
seniors living alone in the City.
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Senior Incomes Below the Poverty Level
No. of Residents with
Income in Past 12 Months
Age Group Below Poverty Level
65 to 74 years 847
75 years and over 743
Total 1,590
Source: 2014-2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates, Table B 17001
Special considerations affecting senior households include income limitations, access to health
care and transportation, accommodations for physical disabilities and limitations, and long-term
care concerns. Senior housing needs can include low-income apartments, retirement communities,
independent living centers, assisted living centers, nursing homes, and hospice care centers.
There are seven senior apartment projects in the City which are owned and operated by the Housing
Authority, providing 380 units for very low, low and moderate income senior households. Nursing
care facilities in the City include the Carlotta, with 192 beds; Manorcare Health Services, with 178
beds; and Monterey Palms, with.99 beds. Numerous senior communities are located in the City,
including Atria Palm Desert, Atria Hacienda, Segovia, Palm Desert Senior Living Oahu Cottage,
and Fountains at the Carlotta, Legend Gardens, which provide a range of services including
medical transport, assistance with housekeeping and personal care, hospice and dementia care, and
onsite recreational and social opportunities. Numerous senior support services are provided by
various organizations, including those listed in the following table.
Organization
Braille Institute Coachella Valley
Neighborhood Center
The Joslyn Center
Eisenhower Memory Care Center
FIND Food Bank
Hidden Harvest
Table III-36
Senior Resources
Services Provided
Rehabilitation, enrichment classes, in -home support for the
visually impaired
Health/fitness programs, social events, classes, Wellness Center,
food distribution
Adult day center for neuro-cognitive impairments
Food distribution
Food distribution
Jewish Family Services of the Desert Advocacy, case management services
Riverside County Office on Aging Medical case management, counseling, transportation
assistance, meals
14 Social Security Administration Fact Sheet, December 2019 Beneficiary Data.
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Senior Resources
Services Provided
Food distribution, social events, community programs
Public benefits and social services assistance, emergency
financial assistance
For seniors and disabled residents: Half -Fare Program, Taxi
Voucher Program, SunDial paratransit service, bus travel
training
The City's Senior Housing Overlay provides flexible development standards for a variety of
housing for residents age 55 and over, including attached or detached units for sale or rent and
associated recreational facilities.
Persons with Disabilities
This population includes individuals with mental and physical disabilities that may require
affordable housing with convenient access to public transportation and health care services, as well
as structural adaptations to accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices. Housing needs
can include independent home environments, homes with special modifications and design
features, supervised apartments, inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, and senior care
facilities. Individuals who are unable to work because of disability may require income support,
and their limited incomes can severely restrict their ability to pay for housing and living expenses.
The 2018 ACS identified 7,901 persons in the City with disabilities, of which 4,593 (58.1%) were
persons over the age of 65. Individuals may be affected by one or more types of disability. The
table below identifies the number of disabilities, by type, for Palm Desert residents. The most
prevalent disabilities are ambulatory difficulties (26.3%) and hearing difficulties (19.5%).
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City of Palm Desert
Number of Disabilities, by Disability Type
Number of Percent of Total
Disabilities Disabilities
Disabilities, ages 0-17
Hearing Difficulty 101 0.7%
Vision Difficulty 182 1.3%
Cognitive Difficulty 204 1.4%
Ambulatory Difficulty 42 0.3%
Self -Care Difficulty 8 0.1%
Independent Living Difficulty
Subtotal, ages 0-17 537 3.7%
Disabilities, ages 18-64
Hearing Difficulty 549 3. 8%
Vision Difficulty 700. 4.9%
Cognitive Difficulty 1,170 8.1%
Ambulatory Difficulty 1,405 9.8%
Self -Care Difficulty 615 4.3%
Independent Living Difficulty 1,004 7.0%
Subtotal, ages 18-64
Disabilities, ages 65+
5,443 37.8%
Hearing Difficulty 2,153 14'.9%
Vision Difficulty 776 5.4%
Cognitive Difficulty 981 6.8%
Ambulatory Difficulty 2,347 16.3%
Self -Care Difficulty 748 5.2%
Independent Living Difficulty 1,423 9.9%
Subtotal, ages 65+ 8, 428 58.5°/u
Total Disabilities 14,408 100%
Total Civilian Non -Institutionalized
Population with a Disability 7,901
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates; Table S1810
data not provided
Facilities that provide specialized accommodations and services for the disabled are located in the
City and Coachella Valley region and are identified in the "Seniors" discussion above, and
Persons with Developmental Disabilities" section below. In addition, Desert Vista Permanent
Supportive Housing, a HUD -funded program, provides housing and services to 40 homeless
individuals with disabilities. Clients pay up to 30% of their income based on HUD guidelines.
The California Building Code requires that all new multi -family construction include a percentage
of units accessible to persons with disabilities. The City of Palm Desert Building Department '
requires compliance with these standards as part of the Building Permit review and inspection
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process. The City's affordable housing projects include units for persons with disabilities. The City
has housed between 91 and 188 disabled persons in its properties annually in recent years, varying
from year to year.
The City adheres to State guidelines regarding handicapped access and promotes the use of
principles of architectural design that aid the disabled. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requires all new multifamily construction to include a percentage of units accessible to persons
with disabilities. The City monitors and requires compliance with these standards as part of the
building permit review, issuance, and inspection process.
The City imposes no special requirements or prohibitions on the development of housing for
persons with disabilities, beyond the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. There
is no concentration restriction for residential care homes. State and federal law does not permit the
City to regulate group homes of 6 or fewer residents. Group homes of 7 or more residents are
permitted, with approval of a conditional use permit, in the RE, R-1, R-2, HPR, and PR zones.
Zoning Code Section 25.64.050 allows for reasonable accommodations in zoning and land use
regulations, policies, and practices when needed to provide an individual with a disability an equal
opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Per Senate Bill No. 812, the Housing Element must include analysis of the special housing needs
of individuals with developmental disabilities. A developmental disability is defined by Section
4512 of the Welfare and Institutions Code as "a disability that originates before an individual
becomes 18 years old, continues or can be expected to continue indefinitely, and constitutes a
substantial disability for that individual." This includes intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy,
epilepsy, autism, and related conditions, but does not include other handicapping conditions that
are solely physical in nature.
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) implements a statewide system of
community -based services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. DDS
contracts with the Inland Regional Center (IRC) in Riverside to provide and coordinate local
services in Riverside County, including the City of Palm Desert. IRC currently (2021) serves 234
clients who are Palm Desert residents.
Housing needs for individuals with developmental disabilities can range from traditional
independent living environments, to supervised group quarters, to institutions where medical care
and other services are provided onsite. Important housing considerations for this group include
proximity to public transportation, accessibility of the home and surroundings, access to medical
and other public services, and affordability.
A variety of housing options and support services in the Coachella Valley are provided by local
and regional service agencies, including the following:
Angel View, a non-profit organization based in Desert Hot Springs, operates 19 six -bed
group homes for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities. The
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homes provide 24-hour nursing and/or attendant care and can accommodate 100+ individuals '
at a time. There are 16 homes in the Coachella Valley, including 12 in Desert Hot Springs, 3
in Palm Springs, and I in Thousand Palms.
The Inland Regional Center uses person -centered planning when developing a Consumer's
Individual Program Plan (IPP). The IPP outlines the goals developed by the Consumer and
their support team, as well as the services and supports they will receive to help achieve those
goals. Many of the services/supports listed in the IPP are funded by Inland Regional Center.
However, services and supports may also be provided by other agencies, such as the Social
Security Administration, school districts, county agencies, etc.
Casas San Miguel de Allende in Cathedral City includes 48 apartment units for individuals
with special needs or long-term disabilities.
Canyon Springs in Cathedral City is a State developmental center operated by DDS. It
provides residential services, treatment, and job training for up to 55 adults with intellectual
and developmental disabilities. Referrals for admission are made by the Inland Regional
Center. Each person is assessed and participates in developing and carrying out an Individual
Program Plan. Residents have opportunities to participate in a variety of integrated activities
in natural environments at home, at work, and in the community.
Other local agencies provide additional support services to the developmentally disabled
population. Desert Arc, a non-profit organization based in Palm Desert, provides vocational
training and employment to adult clients with developmental disabilities in the Coachella Valley
and Morongo Basin. It operates on -site businesses at its primary campus in Palm Desert and two
smaller workshop facilities. Most clients are placed by the Inland Regional Center. Of its 695 '
clients in 2019, 71 are Palm Desert residents.
The City has a long-standing relationship with Desert ARC. During the 2014-2021 planning
period, the City awarded it approximately $201,000 across four projects for various ADA facility
improvements. The City is working with prospective developers to develop Arc Village, an entitled
project that proposes 32 one -bedroom and 4 two -bedroom affordable housing units, a community
center, swimming pool, and recreational space for special needs adults on the Desert Arc campus.
The project would offer proximity to transit, Desert Arc, and its services and job opportunities.
The City continues to work to facilitate completion of this project.
Through its building permit review and inspection process, the City adheres to the Americans with
Disabilities Act and California Building Code, which require that all multi -family development
include a percentage of units that are accessible and "barrier -free" to disabled residents. The City
will continue to coordinate with the Inland Regional Center and other appropriate agencies and
organizations that serve this population. The City will continue to encourage developers to reserve
a portion of affordable housing projects for the disabled, including those with developmental
disabilities, and will continue to identify and pursue funding sources for special needs housing.
Extremely Low -Income Households
Extremely Low -Income (ELI)households are defined by HCD as those which cam less than 30%
of the area median income (AMI). ELI households are a subset of the very low-income household
category in a region. The AMI for a 4-person household in Riverside County is $75;300. ELI
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household incomes are defined by HCD and HUD as those earning less than $26,200.11 These
households are sensitive to unexpected changes in income and expenditures and typically require
assistance for housing.16
Existing Needs
Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data are compiled by HUD to evaluate
housing problems and needs, particularly for low income households, based on Census data.
According to the latest CHAS data, 2,815 households (11.9% of total households) in Palm Desert
are considered extremely low-income. More than half (55%) of ELI households are renters. Of all
ELI households, the majority (82.6e/o) experience housing problems, including incomplete kitchen
and plumbing facilities, overcrowding and severe overcrowding, and cost burden greater than 30%
of income (overpayment). Nearly 82% are in overpayment situations, and 73.2% are in severe
overpayment situations in which housing costs are greater than 50% of household income.
I
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Housing Problems for Extremely Low -Income Households
Total Number of ELI Households
Percent with any housing problems*
Percent with Cost Burden >30% of income
Percent with Cost Burden >50% of income
Total Number of Households
Owners Renters Total
1,270 _ 1,545 2,815
79.5% 85.1% 82.6%
79.5% 83.5% 81.9%
68.9% 76.7% 73.2%
14,270 9,455 23,730
housing problems include incomplete kitchen facilities, incomplete plumbing facilities, more than 1
person per room (overcrowding), and cost burden greater than 30% of income.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, CHAS, based on the 2012-2016 ACS.
Projected Needs
To calculate projected ELI housing needs, the City assumed 50% of its very low income Regional
Housing Need Assessment (RHNA) consists of ELI households. From its very low income need
of 675 units (see Table I11-38), the City has projected a need of 337 units for ELI households.
Housing Options
Currently, more than 28% of the units within the City -owned affordable housing portfolio are
designated for extremely low-income households. Extremely low income households are also
eligible to receive rental assistance through the County of Riverside Housing Authority's Housing
Choice Voucher (Section 8) program. Small ELI households may also find affordable housing in
Single Room Occupancy (SRO) hotels, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and guest houses, which
are typically affordable options. SROs are permitted in the SI zoning district with a Conditional
Use Permit. ADUs are permitted in the RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, HPR, and PR zoning districts. Guest
dwellings are permitted in the RE, R-1, R-2, HPR, and PR zoning districts.
IS Per HUD, the Extremely Low Income (ELI) income limit is the greater of either: 1) 60% of Very Low Income
limit ($37,650), which equals $22,590, or 2) poverty guideline established by Dept. of Health and Human
Services (HHS), which equals $26,200.
16 Palm Desert Housing Authority follows HCD requirements (not HUD) for ELI households.
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Large Households '
Large households (those with 5 or more people) require larger homes with more bedrooms and
may find it difficult fo locate adequate and affordable housing if there is a limited supply of larger
units. The cost of larger homes is typically higher than smaller units, and large families can
experience a higher cost burden associated with housing.
The 2018 ACS indicates there were 1,013 households with five or more persons in the City, which
constitutes 4.2% of all households. This represents a 5.9% decrease from year 2011 (1,076
households). Of large households, 411 (40.6%) are owners and 602 (59.41/o) are renters. ACS also
identified a total of 2,446 housing units with 4 or more bedrooms, or 10.2% of all housing units in
the City. This may suggest that there are generally a sufficient number of larger housing units to
accommodate larger families.
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Househo d Size, by Tenure
Owner -Occupied Renter -Occupied
Household Size Households % Households %
l person 4,897 33.0% 3,803 41. 0%
2 persons 7,208 48.6% 3,108 33.5%
3 persons 1,602 10.8% 1,110 12.0%
4 persons 724 4.9% 649 7. 0%
5 persons 302 2.0% 269 2.9%
6 persons 94 0.6% 200 2.2%
7 persons or more 15 0.1% 133 1.4%
Total Households 14,842 100.0% 9,272 100.0%
Total Households with 5+ Persons 411 2.8% 602 6.5%
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table B25009
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Number of Bedrooms, by Tenure
Total
Owner -Occupied Renter -Occupied Occupied Units
No. of Bedrooms No. of Units % No. of Units % No. of Units
0 bedrooms 122 0.8% 572 6.2% 694 2. 9%
1 bedroom 160 1.1% 2,511 27.1% 2,671 11.1%
2bedrooms 5,838 39.3% 4,319 46.6% 10,157 42.1%
3 bedrooms 6,492 43.7% 1,654 17.8% 8,146 33.8%
4 bedrooms 1,926 13.0% 216 2.3% 2,142 8.9%
5+ bedrooms 304 2.0% 0 0.0% 304 1.3%
Total 14,842 100.0% 9,272 100.0% 24,114 100.0%
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Tab a B25042
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Despite the number of 4+-bedroom dwelling units in the current housing stock, renters occupied
the majority (77.3%) of overcrowded units. Only 216 of 2,446 units with 4 or more bedrooms are
rental units, indicating a need for additional large rental units.
Prices for larger units tend to be affordable only to moderate and above moderate income
households. Large, very low income households may find it difficult to find affordable and
adequate housing. The City implements a number of housing programs to assist with finding
adequate housing, including the provision of affordable housing units, mortgage and home
ownership guidance, and home rehabilitation programs.
Female -Headed Households
Female -headed households can experience lower incomes, higher living expenses, higher poverty
rates, and low rates of homeownership. Finding adequate and affordable housing is a high priority.
Special considerations for this population include proximity to schools, childcare, employment,
and health care.
As shown in Table III-6, there are 2,858 single -parent -headed family households in Palm Desert,
or 11.9% of all households. Male -headed family households comprise 4.3% of all households, and
female -headed family households comprise 7. 6%. The number of female -headed family
households increased compared to 2010 (1,370 female -headed, 5.9% of total family households).
ACS data from 2018 show of the estimated 1,828 households with a female householder (no
husband present) in the City, approximately 41.3% had children under 18 years of age. Over one-
third (34.8%) of all families with incomes below the poverty level are female -headed households.
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Female -Headed Household Characteristics
Number Percent
Total Households 24,114 100%
Female -Headed Households, no spouse/partner present 1,828 7.6%
Female -Headed Households with own children under 18 755
Female -Headed Households without children under 18 1,073
Total Families, Income in the Past 12 Months Below Poverty Level 2,098 100%
Female Householders, Income in the Past 12 Months Below Poverty 731 34.8%
Level
Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table DP02; ACS 2018 Supplemental
Estimates Detailed Table K201703
The City's continued implementation of affordable housing projects, public outreach efforts on
fair housing issues, and efforts to maintain affordability restrictions on affordable units will serve
those female -headed households requiring housing assistance.
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Affordable Units at Risk '
There are 67 restricted ownership units in the City which are at risk of losing their affordability
restriction. These units were built or rehabilitated by private parties, such as Habitat for Humanity
and Building Horizons through various programs in the past or are within existing projects. These
units are single family homes and mobilehomes distributed throughout the City. None of the
currently affordable housing apartments in the City are at risk of losing affordability restrictions
during or within 10 years of the planning period.
Maintenance of at -risk ownership housing units as affordable will depend largely on market
conditions, the attractiveness of financial incentives, if warranted. Because all 67 of the ownership
units are individually owned, controlling and maintaining affordability is particularly difficult. The
City will, however, be required to release the restriction when sales occur, and has an opportunity
at that time to renew affordability covenants. Program 3.C. addresses the preservation of these
units.
Riverside County Income Limits
Income limits for affordability are established annually on a regional basis by the Department of
Housing and Community Development. Table III-42 provides the current (2020) income limits
applicable in Palm Desert. The median household income for a family of four in 2020 is $75,300.
Table III-42
IRiversideCountyHousingProgramIncomeLimits2020
Number of Persons in Family
Income Category 1 2 3 4
Extremely Low 15,850 18,100 21,720 26,200
Very low 26,400 30,150 33,900 37,650
Lower 42,200 48,200 54,250 60,250
Moderate 63,250 72,300 81,300 90,350
Median 52,700 60,250 67,750 75,300
Source: HCD 2020 State Income Limits
Households Overpaying for Housing
When a household pays more than 30% of its income toward its housing expenses, it is considered
to be overpaying. The Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) database, provided
by HUD and based on American Community Survey data, describes the number of households, by
income, with housing cost burdens. The latest CHAS data for the 2013-2017 period for Palm
Desert are shown in the following table. Of all owner households, 35.6% are overpaying for
housing, and 18.0% are severely overpaying. The percentages are higher when analyzing lower -
income households as a group. Of all lower -income owner households, 67.8% are overpaying, and
44.7% are severely overpaying. '
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The patterns are similar for renter households. Of all renter households, 48.2% are overpaying,
and 24. 7% are severely overpaying. Of all lower -income renter households, 77.0% are overpaying,
and 46.1% are severely overpaying.
Table III-43
Overpayment.by Income Level, 2013- 2017
Income Category' Owners
Household Income less than or = 30% HAMFI:
Households overpaying
Households severely overpaying
Household Income >30% to less than or = 50% HAMFI:
Households overpaying
Households severely overpaying
Household Income >50% to less than or = 80% HAMFI:
Households overpaying
Households severely overpaying
Subtotal: All lower -income households
Subtotal: All lower -income HH overpaying
Subtotal: All lower -income HH severely overpaying
Household Income >80% to less than or = 100% HAMFI:
Households overpaying
Households severely overpaying
Household Income >100% HAMFI:
Households overpaying
Households severely overpaying
Total Households
Total Households Overpaying
Total Households Severely Overpaying
Renters
Households Percent
1,545
1,290 83.5%
1,185 76.7%
1,215
1,125 92.6%
725 59.7%
2,250
1,445 64.2%
400 17.8%
5,010
3,860 77.0%
2,310 46.1%
875
320 36.6%
20 2.3%
3,570
380 10.6%
10 0.3%
9,455
4,560 48.2%
2,340 24.7%
HAMFI = HUD Area Median Family Income
Overpaying" is defined as spending>30% of gross household income on housing costs.
Severely overpaying" is defined as spending >50% of gross household income on housing costs.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, CHAS data for Palm Desert, based on 2013-2017 ACS.
Households: Percent
1,270
1,010 79.5%
875 68.9%
1,195
875 73.2%
515 43.1%
2,020
1,155 57.2%
615 30.4%
4,485
3,040 67.8%
2,005 44.7%
1,215
530 43.6%
240 19.8%
8,575
1,505 17.6%
325 3. 8%
14,270
5,075 35.6%
2,57018.0% For
all income levels, the 2013-2017 CHAS Databook identifies 5,075 owner households and 4,
560 renter households paying 30% or more for housing, for a total of 9,635 households overpaying
for housing. Affordability
of Housing In
order to determine the level of affordability for market housing in Palm Desert, a comparison of
for -sale and for -rent market housing was undertaken. Table HI-44 illustrates that a moderate income
household of four in Palm Desert is able to find rental housing well within its ability to pay,
but cannot afford to buy a median priced home. The table demonstrates that while rental units are
affordable to moderate income households in the City, purchased units may not, be affordable to
these households. Housing
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Table IH-44 '
Affordability of Housing, 2021
Type of Housing
Ownership Rental
Cost
Median Single -
Family Purchase 485, 000 N/A
Price
Median Mortgage
2,780 N/A
Costs (PITI)
1,260 (median)
Rental Rate N/A 1,691 (3-
bedroom)
306/6 of Moderate
2,259 2,259
Household Income
No Gap
Affordability Gap 521 568$ 999 ,
positive)
Regional Housing Needs Assessment Allocation '
The State and Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) develop housing
allocations for each Housing Element planning period. The Regional Housing Needs Assessment
RHNA) is a minimum projection of additional housing units needed to accommodate projected
household growth of all income levels during the upcoming planning period. For the 2022-2029
planning period, Palm Desert's share of the RHNA is 2,790 housing units, segmented into five
income categories as shown below.
Table III-45
RHNA by Income Category, 2022-2029
Units
Extremely Low Income 337
Very Low Income 338
Low Income 460
Moderate Income 461
Above Moderate Income 1,194
Total Units Needed 2,790
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Quantified Objectives
Housing Element law requires the City to estimate the number of affordable units likely to be
constructed, rehabilitated, or conserved/preserved, by income level, during the upcoming (2022-
2029) planning period. As shown in the following table, the City reasonably expects that 2,790
housing units will be provided through new construction, and 67 through conservation.
Table III-46
Quantified Objectives Matrix, 2022-2029
Income Category
Extremely Very Low Low Moderate
Above
Activity Low Moderate
Total
New Construction 337 338 460 461 1,194 2,790
Rehabilitation 67 67
Conservation 67 67
LAND INVENTORY
The City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment for the 2022-2029 planning period projects that
a total of 2,790 housing units will be needed in the City. Of these, 1,194 will be for above moderate
income households, and 461 will be for moderate income households. In addition, the City expects
to conserve a total of 67 units affordable to low income households, and rehabilitate 67 units with
substandard sanitary facilities (see Quantified Objectives, above).
Above moderate income units are expected to be market -driven, single-family homes traditionally
built in the City. More than adequate approved projects are available for above moderate units, as
shown in Table III-48.
Moderate income units are expected to be a combination of market rate rental units and assisted
units, based on the analysis provided in Table III-44, which shows that rental units are affordable
to moderate income households, but ownership units are not. Two moderate income sites, shown
with an asterix in Table III-47, are included in the Vacant Land Inventory to demonstrate that there
is sufficient capacity for these units. The sites are identified as "DD" and "H" in the Table and on
the land inventory map, and will result in 574 units, which exceeds the RHNA allocation of 461
units. Site DD (The Sands, described below) is entitled. Site H has completed a pre -application
review, and is currently being processed.
The remaining 1,135 housing units required for RHNA are for extremely low, very low, and low
income households. The City has identified vacant land that will allow the development of 1,475
units for extremely low, very low and low income households, as shown in Table III-47. These
lands include a combination of approved projects, projects currently being entitled, and vacant
lands which all have the Housing Overlay District.
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Land in the southern portion of the City is mostly built out, with only infill development '
opportunities available at higher densities. The Land Use Element increased densities and provides
for the redevelopment of the downtown, including the San Pablo area, with a particular focus on
more urban housing environments in flanking neighborhoods. The Land Use Element also includes
the University Park area, which is designed to accommodate higher density.
Table III-47 lists the available vacant lands in the City by Assessor's Parcel Number and provides
the size of each parcel and the potential number of units that could be developed on each. All lands
shown in the Table have all utilities available immediately adjacent to them, including water,
sewer, electricity, and natural gas. As shown on the corresponding map, inventory lands are
geographically distributed throughout the City and not concentrated in any areas. As such, they
affirmatively further fair housing principles.
Lands provided in the inventory have been calculated at a density of 15 to 23 units per acre. The
density range assumes that 80% intensity will be achieved based on: an average unit size of 1,000
square feet, 28 units per acre can be achieved with 3-story buildings, which is the current height
limit in the Planned Residential (PR) zone. This also assumes common area open space in
compliance with Zoning requirements, and "surface parking. As this zone allows building coverage
of 40%, there is more than sufficient space to accommodate the density assumed in the inventory.
Further, the density assumptions are conservative compared to typically built densities, in each of
the zones. The most recent affordable housing projects built in the City were constructed at
densities of 15 to 28 units per acre, including Carlos Ortega Villas, at 13 units per acre , and the
City currently has entitled or proposed affordable housing projects at densities of 17.5 to 27 units
per acre on parcels of 10 acres or more: '
The Sands, Site DD: 388 units on 17.5 acres (22/acre);
Pacific West, Site B, 269 units on 12 acres (23/acre);
Millennium private site, Site H, 330 units on 15 acres (22/acre), and
Millennium City site, Site C, 246 units on 10 acres, 24/acre).
In addition to these projects, the City of La Quinta, east of Palm Desert, developed the Coral
Mountain Apartments in 2018, providing 176 units on 11 acres of land, at a density of 16 units
per acre. The capacity of sites D and F has been calculated based on the projects that have been
entitled in the City and region, at 20 units per acre. Discussions with the developers of sites B and
H have shown that the projects are well under way, and that both developers believe that their
densities are the maximums that they can market to families in the desert. Those same developers
have also assured the City that they have financing well in hand from private equity sources, which
will ensure that the projects will be constructed. In addition, the City has reviewed the pi•oforinas
for the projects proposed on sites B and C, which show that they can be feasibly constructed and
provide a positive return on investment for the developers. Therefore, the feasibility of
development of sites D and F at the densities described in Table III-47 is considered high. All four
of the projects in the City and the La Quinta project are on large sites (10 acres or more), and have
been built, entitled or are in the entitlement process. Significantly, the two most recent projects in
which the City is participating, the Pacific West and Millennium.City site, are 10 acres or more.
Large sites are also included in Table III-47, sites A and F are both planned for larger sites.
Although the sites are feasible at 15 and 16 acres, respectively, Program 1.F is also provided to '
encourage subdivision of these parcels to smaller sites, with the provision of incentives.
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As described on page II1-46, Infrastructure Requirements, water, sewer and dry utilities are all in
place throughout the City, immediately adjacent to all the sites listed in Table III-47. The current
pattern of projects being proposed in the City also shows that large sites are not constrained from
development, as all four currently proposed projects listed here are on sites of 10 acres or larger.
In addition, when the City adopted the Housing Overlay District, it placed it on all Inventory sites
to increase capacity and allow higher densities on these properties.
Table III-47
Vacant Land Inventory of Sites for Extremely Low, Very Low, Low and Moderate
Income Units
Map Assessor's Zoning I Allowable Realistic I Potential
Key I Parcel No. GP (all HOD)** I Acreage Density . Density I Units
Vacant Entitled Sites
B 694-310-006
DD 624-040-037
DD* 624-040-037
PP
694-520-019
694-520-020
624-441-014
624-441-015
624-441-016
624-441-017
624-441-018
624-441-019
624-441-020
624-441-021
624-441-022
624440-032
624-440-033
624-440-034
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R:20
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R:17.5
Town Center
Neighborhood P.R:17.5
Small Town
Neighborhood;
Employment
Center P.R.19
Small Town
Neighborhood;
Employment
Center P.R.-19
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6
Small Town
Neighborhood . P.R.-6
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6
Small Town
Neighborhood P.R.-6
12 of
68.2 4 to 20 22.5 269
17.66 17.5 17.5 78
17.66 17.5 17.5 310
5.62 19 18 17
1.2 19 4
0.16 3 to 10 1 1
0.16 3 to 10 1 1
0.16 3 to 10 1 1
0.16 3 to 10 1 1
0.16 3 to 10 1 1
0.16 3 to 10 1 1
0.16 3 to 10 1 1
0.16 3 to 10 1 1
0. 16 3 to 10 1 1
0.14 3 to 10 1 1
0.14 3 to 10 1 1
0.14 3 to 10 1 1
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Table III-47 '
Vacant Land Inventory of Sites for Extremely Low, Very Low, Low and Moderate
Income Units
Map Assessor's Zoning Allowable Realistic Potential
Key Parcel No. GP all HOD)** Acreage Density Density Units
Small Town
624-440-035 Neighborhood P.R.-6 0. 14 3 to 10 1 1
Small Town
624-440-036 Neighborhood P.R.-6 0. 14 3 to 10 1 1
Subtotal Entitled Sites 692
Vacar t Sites in the Entitlement Process
Small Town
627-122-003 Neighborhood R-2, HOD 0.16 3to 10 20 3LL
Small Town
627-122- 013 Neighborhood R-2, HOD 1.27 3 to 10 26 25
Town Center
H 694-190-087 Neighborhood P.R.22 14.97 22 22 44
Town Center
H* 694-190-087 Neighborhood, P.R.22 14.97 22 22 286
Town Center
Neighborhood;
Suburban P.C.-(3), 10 of
C 694-120- 028 Retail Center FCOZ 20.18 7 to 40 24 240
Public
Facility/Institu
KK 622-370-014 tional P 1.84 N/A N/A 36
Subtotal Sites in Entitlement Process 634
Vacant Sites
Regional P.C.-(3), 15 of
A 685-010-005 Retail P.C.D. 64. 26 10 to 15 14 200
Town Center
694-130-017 Neighborhood P.R.-22 8.43 22 20 169
D
Town Center
694-130-018 Neighborhood P.R.-22 2.52 22 20 50
Town Center
F 694-510-013 Neighborhood P.R.-22 16.32 22 20 326
Subtotal Vacant Sites 745
Total All Vacant Sites 2.071
Moderate Income Site
All sites in this Table have been assigned the Housing Overlay District.
Commercial Deshmated Sites
Sites C and A are proposed on lands currently designated for Planned Commercial. In the case of
Site C, the land is owned by the City, and is currently under contract for development of 240
affordable housing units for very low and low income households (please see discussion below,
Pending Projects). This site has the HOD overlay, which allows parking reductions and fee waivers
for the development of affordable housing units. Site A is part of a larger holding owned by a
private party. The developer is preparing a Specific Plan which will include a minimum of 200
units affordable to very low and low income households. The Specific Plan, as allowed by State
law, will include site -specific zoning standards to allow the development of these units. The .
Specific Plan submittal is expected in 2021-2022.
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Small Sites
As described below, Site LL is City -owned, and will be developed for 28 units affordable to very
low and low income households. The City will consolidate the lots when development occurs. In
addition, the map provided below lists a site T. This site has been removed from the inventory, but
consists of 6 vacant lots located on the south side of Fred Waring Drive, directly across from
College of the Desert, and in close proximity to jobs and shopping opportunities on Highway 111.
It is the City's hope that these lots will be developed for affordable housing units, particularly for
students and their families. However, since the City does not control these lots, they are not
included in Table III47.
As shown in the Table, approximately 2,071 units could be constructed on lands which are
currently available for multiple family residential development. As several of these sites are larger,
Program LF has been provided to encourage the subdivision of these sites to facilitate multi -family
development, even though currently proposed projects for affordable housing in the City are on
sites of 10 to 15 acres. This inventory accommodates land needed for very low, low and moderate
income households, although as described above, moderate income households can afford market
rate rentals in the City currently.
According to the Fair Housing analysis, the City has a low segregation level, no racially or
ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, equal access to opportunity, and no disproportionate
housing needs. The sites identified above will not exacerbate any such conditions.
Pending Affordable Housing Developments
The following affordable projects are either entitled or proposed and anticipated to be built during
the planning period.
Entitled Proiects
The Sands Apartments (Site DD) on Hovley Lane is approved for a total of 388 multi-
family rental units. Of ' those, 78 are required to be affordable for very low income
households through an approved Development Agreement that requires that the units be
deed restricted. The balance are expected to be market units which will be affordable to
moderate income households based on the analysis provided in Table III-44, which shows
that rental units are affordable to moderate income households.
Palm Desert 103 (Site E) will include 21 one and two -bedroom rental units reserved for
moderate income residents required by conditions of approval, which require that the units
be deed restricted. The project will be developed by a private party.
In May 2020, the City conveyed 14 vacant parcels on Merle Street to the Coachella Valley
Housing Coalition (CVHC) for the development of 14 detached single-family, self-help
ownership homes for very low and low income households. CVHC will deed restrict the
homes when they are developed. The parcels. closed escrow in December of 2021, and
construction will start in April of 2022. CVHC will deed restrict 3 homes for very low
income It and 11 lots for low income households for a period of 45 years. These
lots are shown on the inventory as sites PP and QQ:
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Pacific West (Site B) The Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency tSARDA) is under contract for the sale of 10± acres immediately east of the Sherriff's
station on Gerald Ford Drive, for the development of 269 units affordable to be deed
restricted for very low and low income households. The project was approved by the
Planning Commission in July of 2021. The developer is actively involved in securing
CDLAC/TCAC and other funding, and expects to begin construction in 2023.
Projects Pending Entitlements
Sagecrest Apartments (Site LL) will be rebuilt into a minimum of 28 units for very low
and low income households with the implementation of the Housing Overlay. The Housing
Authority is currently seeking proposals for this project. This Housing Authority project is
located at the corner of Santa Rosa and San Pasqual. The project will require a Precise Plan
approval when the developer is selected. The units will be deed restricted for very low and
low income households, and renters will be required to show proof of income. The DDA
for the project includes a requirement that the units be built by 2024.
Millennium Private site (Site H) will include 66 affordable rental units with 44 to very low
and low income and 22 to moderate, within a 330 unit market rate/moderate income project
on 10 acres. The affordability of the very low, low and moderate income units have been
secured in an approved Development Agreement, and will require deed restrictions. The
project is proposed by a private housing developer. The project is being designed, and a
Precise Plan application is expected in October of 2021.
Millennium City site (Site C) The City is currently under contract for the development of '
240 units affordable to very low and low income households on 10 acres of land. The units
will be deed restricted. The project will be developed by a private housing developer on
City land. Entitlement applications are expected in 2022, financing will be secured in 2023.
and construction is expected in 2024.
Arc Village (Site KK) will include 36 affordable rental units, including 32 one -bedroom
units and 4 two -bedroom units, for special needs adults adjacent to the Desert Are campus.
The project will be developed by a private party. This project will require a Previse Plan
application.
These entitled and pending entitlement projects will result in a total of 729 units affordable to very
low and low income households, and 596 units affordable to moderate income households. With
completion of these projects, the City will need to accommodate an additional 419 units for very
low and low income households, and would have an excess of 135 moderate income units when
all entitled and pending entitlement sites in Table III-47 are developed. Table 1I1-47 also shows
that the City has capacity for 745 units on vacant sites, almost double the 419 needed during the
planning period to complete the RHNA.
Table III-48 provides a list of entitled projects which will be available for market housing, to
accommodate the City's RHNA for the above moderate income category. These projects include
plans for single family homes, condominiums and townhomes; and apartments. These projects are
in various stages of development. Dolce is under construction. Stone Eagle, Big Horn Mountains,
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Big Horn Canyon, and Ponderosa Homes lots are recorded and only single family building permits
are required. In the case of Montage, the project was approved in May, 2021 and is currently
proceeding to record the Tract Map and secure grading and building permits. In the case of
University Park, Millennium Apartments, Ponderosa Apartments, Precise Plan applications are
required to allow development. University Park, the Santa Rosa Golf Course, the Catavina site and
Villa Portofino require further subdivision and Precise Plan approvals. The various stages of
development allow for staged development throughout the planning period.
Table III-48
Vacant Above Moderate Income Sites
Map Project Name Remaining Projected
Key Lots Units
1 Stone Eagle 25 25
2 Big Hom Mountains 10 10
3 Big Hom Canyon 31 31
4 University Park — Phase I 1,069 1,069
5 University Park — Phase II 1,291 1,291
6 University Park — Phase III 196 196
7 Millennium Apartments 330 264
8 Former Santa Rosa Golf Course 300 300
9 Former Catavina Site 159 159
11 Villa Portofino — Lot 1 145 145
12 GHA Montage 63 63
13 Ponderosa Homes 99 80
14 Ponderosa Apartments 140 140
15 Dolce 127 127
16 Monterey Ridge 202 202
Total Units 4,187 4,102
The map below provides the location of the sites shown in the inventory tables.
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I PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The first workshop held for the Housing Element update was with the Palm Desert Housing
Authority Housing Commission on January 6, 2021. The Commission's discussion centered on
the City's RHNA, the sites on the inventory, and the provision of units for seniors. The
Commissioners indicated that senior units were needed at affordable rents, and that the upcoming
planning period seemed to be well planned for, given the projects that were moving forward.
The City made concerted efforts to reach all segments of the population for input into the Housing
Element update. On.January 21, 2021, the City held a workshop for the community. A mix of
affordable housing developers, public agencies, interested parties and individuals were invited via
email. Formal invitations were sent to 21 organizations, including Habitat for Humanity,
Community Housing Opportunities Corp., Lift to Rise, and the Coachella Valley Housing
Coalition. In addition, the workshop was advertised on the City's web site, and in the Desert Sun
newspaper. Accommodation was provided for persons requiring hearing or visual assistance for
the virtual workshop, although none was requested from participants. Seventeen (17) people
attended, and had an active and productive conversation. The workshop began with a short
presentation, but was structured as a conversation among attendees, so that they could speak freely
about issues of concern. Affordable housing developers, including CVHC and CHOC, indicated a
strong desire to work with the City on projects, and clearly expressed their concerns regarding the
funding of projects, which require too many funding sources in recent years: Strong support was
expressed for the City's increased density to 40 units per acre. The City concurs with developers'
concerns about funding sources, and has included programs for projects in this Element where the
City will leverage its land to help with private developers' funding applications. However, because
of the Legislature's removal of housing set aside for affordable housing, the City's participation
in projects will be more limited during the planning period, and the City's focus in programs has
shifted to work with private parties to construct the required units.
A City Council study session was held on March 25, 2021, to discuss the status of the Housing
Element update and the recently adopted RHNA allocation. The City Council listened to a staff -
led presentation, and asked questions. about various projects and sites on the City's inventory. The
focus of development in the University Park area for student and faculty housing for the future
expansion of the universities in this area was considered a top priority.
The Housing Element was posted on the City's website in June of 2021. The City also held an
additional Study Session with the City Council on amendments to the Housing Element on
September 9, 2021. Following that Study Session, on September 10'h, the revised Draft Element
was posted on the City's website, and notices sent to community organizations, all of the
participants in the City's previous workshops, and all those to whom workshop invitations had
been sent to invite comments on the revised Element, prior to its resubmittal to HCD. No comments
were received during this time.
Finally, public hearings were held before the Planning Commission and City Council for the
adoption of the Element, in February and March of 2022.
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GOALS, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS '
Goal 1
A variety of housing types that meet all of the housing needs for all income groups within the City.
Goal 2
The preservation and maintenance of the high quality of the City's affordable housing supply.
Goal 3
The City shall affirmatively further fair housing through new affordable housing developments,
information dissemination and education for stakeholders, and collaboration with local and
regional organizations and agencies.
Policy 1
New affordable housing projects shall be encouraged in all areas of the City. Special attention will
be made to distributing the units so that large concentrations of affordable housing in any one area
are avoided.
Program LA
The City shall work with affordable housing developers; non-profit agencies and other
stakeholders to implement the followhig affordable housing projects for extremely low, very low,
low and moderate income households during the planning period. '
21 units at Palm Desert 103 (Site E): annually contact the landowner and provide them
with current City programs and incentives for the construction of the remaining units within
the project. Meet with the land owner annually, and provide the requirements of the
Development Agreement for the site to encourage its development.
36 units at Arc Village (Site KK): For this Housing Authority -owned site, the Housing
Authority and City will continue to work with Desert ARC and affordable housing
developers to secure funding for these units with priority to developmentally disabled
persons. The Housing Authority and City will participate in the preparation of applications
for State funding and reinstate funding assistance when an application is prepared. The
Housing Authority and City will promote the site to developers through its website, and
annually meet with Desert ARC to encourage development.
66 units at Millennium (Site F): the City will continue to work with the developer to process
the pending entitlements and finalize the affordable housing covenants consistent with the
existing Development Agreement. The application is expected to be reviewed by the
Planning Commission by March of 2022.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department and Housing Authority
Schedule: Continuous as these projects move forward
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Program 1.13
The City shall pursue the planning and implementation of the following projects for extremely
low, very low, low and moderate income households during the planning period. The City will
utilize public -private partnerships, grants and third party funding for these projects, and density
bonus incentives.
240 units at Millennium City Site (Site C): the City shall enforce the terms of its existing
agreement with the developer of this project, including maintaining project schedules and
expediting processing of applications. A minimum of 15% of the units will be reserved for
extremely low income residents. Entitlement applications are expected in 2022, financing
will be secured in 2023. and construction is expected in 2024.
28 units at Sagecrest Apartments (Site LL): the City will complete the RFP process in 2022,
and establish an agreement with the successful developer for construction of the units by
2025. A minimum of 15% of the units shall be reserved for extremely low income residents.
The DDA for the project includes a requirement that the units be built by 2024.
269 units at Gerald Ford, west of Portola (Site B): the City will maintain the schedule
established in the existing agreement with the developer, participate in funding
applications, and participate in the funding through the existing land sale agreement, to
reach completion of construction by 2024. The project was approved by the Planning
Commission in July of 2021. The developer is actively involved in securing
CDLAC/TCAC and other funding, and expects to begin construction in 2023.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department and Housing Authority
Schedule: As described above, 2022-2025
Program 1.0
The City shall encourage and facilitate the development by private parties of the following projects
for extremely low, very low, low and moderate income units:
200 units at Key Largo (Site A): the City will continue to work with the land owner in the
completion of entitlement applications for the site, including the provision of Density
Bonus incentives, fee waivers and other incentives as appropriate. The City will meet with
the developer annually, and encourage the completion of the Specific Plan by December
of 2024, and construction beginning in January of 2026.
78 units at the Sands (Site DD): the City will maintain contact with the land owner and
participate in funding efforts as the developer applies for TCAC and other funds for the
project. The City will process the pending application amendments by June of 2022, and
assist in the preparation of funding applications by March of 2023, and construction
beginning by June of 2024.
The City will offer incentives, including Density Bonus, fee waivers and reduced building permit
fees for those projects including a minimum of 15% of units affordable to extremely low income
households.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: As provided above.
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Program 1.1) '
As a key long-term strategy to meaningfully assist fair housing protected classes, the City shall
continue to implement the Self Help Housing program when funds are available. The City will
work with agencies such as Habitat for Humanity and Coachella Valley Housing Coalition to
identify funding and the location of these units. This includes the construction of the 14 homes on
Merle, secured with CVHC. The City will implement the provisions of its agreement with CVHC
to assure the completion of the 14 self-help units by 2024.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: 2022=2024 for Merle lots, annually throughout planning period
Program LE
The City shall maintain its inventory of sites zoned for PR-20 or more, and R-3, and shall
encourage the incorporation of extremely low, very low, low and moderate income housing units
into these projects as they are brought forward. These sites are included in the Vacant Land
Inventory (Table III-47), have been assigned the Housing Overlay District, and will be required,
consistent with AB 330, to meet the densities cited in the Inventory. The City will post Table III-
47 on its website immediately upon adoption of the Element. The City shall, as part of its Annual
Progress Report to HCD, analyze whether any Inventory site has been developed at a density less
than that shown in Table III-47, and how any reduction was offset to assure that the City's RHNA
allocation can be met (no net loss).
Responsible Agency: Planning Department.
Schedule: 2022 for posting of Table III-47, April of each year for Annual Progress Report. '
Program IX
Although the affordable housing projects currently approved or being entitled in the City occur on
parcels of 10 acres or more, the City will encourage further land divisions resulting in parcel sizes
that facilitate multifamily development affordable to lower income households in light of state,
federal and local financing programs (50-100 units) as development proposals are brought forward
for sites A and F. The City will discuss incentives available for land divisions (275 acres)
encouraging the development of housing affordable to lower income households with housing
developers as proposals are brought forward. The City will offer incentives for land division
encouraging the development of affordable housing including, but not limited to:
priority to processing subdivision maps that include affordable housing units,
expedited review for the subdivision of larger sites into buildable lots where the
development application can be found consistent with the Specific Plan,
financial assistance (based on availability of federal, state, local foundations, and private
housing funds).
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed
Program 1.G
The City shall establish a pilot program to encourage development of ADUs and JADUs that are
dedicated as affordable units and made available for rent to low-income households for at least 30
years. The City program could include an incentive such as floor area bonus for the property '
owner; reductions in building plan check fees, and/or inspection fees.
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Responsible Party: Planning Department
Schedule: Develop and publish program on City website: 2021-2022, with regular Zoning
Ordinance update
Program 1.H
The City shall establish an SB 35 planning application and process that contains the requirements
of the law, the required objective development standards, and the processing requirements for these
projects.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department.
Schedule: June 2022
Policy 2
The City shall encourage the rehabilitation of existing housing units through a variety of programs.
Program 2.A
The City shall consider CDBG funds for the Home Improvement Program for single family homes
by providing grants and low interest loans to program participants, with a focus on the 67 units
identified as having substandard kitchen and bath facilities, and continuing to refer residents to the
existing HVAC replacement program offered by SCE. The HIP program will be provided to the
extent that ftinding is available, to up to eight households each year, and referrals made for the
SCE replacement program as they are received, on average to 7 residents annually.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Annually with adoption of CDBG program funding
Program 2.13
The City shall develop a program for homeowner assistance for the rehabilitation of older and
substandard housing units. Funding sources to be considered include CDBG, HIP, and other
programs as identified.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule:_ Annually as funds are available
Policy3
The City shall preserve existing affordable housing units.
Program 3.A
The Housing Authority shall continue to subsidize affordable housing units it owns now and in the
future using operating revenues.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Annually in the Housing Authority Budget
Program 3:13
The Housing Authority shall maintain the existing resale restrictions and other subsidies on 301
ownership units.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Throughout the planning period
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Program 3.0 '
The City will research and identify ownership of the 67 ownership units at risk of losing
affordability covenants during or immediately following this planning period, and work with
owners to extend these covenants. Incentives could include:
financial assistance for the extension of covenants.
Offer HIP major rehabilitation loans to homeowners to secure extended restrictions.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Throughout planning period, one year prior to covenant expiration
Program 3.D
The Housing Authority owns approximately 1,114 existing rental housing units and will strive to
maintain its ownership and/or long term affordability of these units by a third party. Should the
Housing Authority sell any of its properties, the sale will include a deed restriction assuring that
the same affordability levels as occur prior to sale are maintained for a period of at least 55 years.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Annually in the Housing Authority Budget
Program 3.E
To ensure adequate access to opportunities for fair housing protected classes, such as families with
children and lower income households, the City will host meetings between affordable housing
developers and social service agencies when new projects are developed to encourage the ,
integration of services such as child care, job training, vocational education, and similar programs
into new affordable housing projects through direct contact with both parties. For on -site child
care, the City shall consider allocation of the City's Childcare Mitigation Fee to new projects which
provide the service.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority, Community Development Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed
Policy 4
The City shall continue to strive to meet the State -mandated special shelter needs of large families,
female headed households, single parent families, senior citizens, and disabled individuals and
families, and shall consider including units for such households in its projects.
Program 4.A
The City shall continue to enforce the provisions of the Federal Fair Housing Act. The City shall
continue its referral program to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, and shall maintain
information at City Hall and affordable housing complexes. Brochures and flyers shall be available
at Housing Authority properties, the Public Library, and City Hall, and at County social service
agency offices in the City, in order to assure that they are available to all community members.
Responsible Agency: City and Housing Authority
Schedule: Brochures updated and refilled as needed to assure they are always available.
Program 4.13
The City shall work with the Senior Center and other appropriate agencies including the Fair
Housing Council of Riverside County and nonprofit groups (e.g. Habitat for Humanity) in the '
housing of disabled residents. Advertise workshops and webinars held by these organizations on
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anti -discrimination on the City's email newsletter, and Resources on the Affordable Housing
webpage. The City will annually train staff at the Senior Center and Housing Authority properties
in the needs of disabled residents, the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and
the City's Reasonable Accommodation policy.
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority, Senior Center
Schedule: At each update of affordable housing webpage and annually through staff training
program
Program 4.0
The City shall meet with non-profit developers and other stakeholders annually to establish and
implement a strategy to continue to provide housing affordable to extremely low-income
households. The City shall also consider applying for State and federal funding specifically
targeted for the development of housing affordable to extremely low-income households, such as
CDBG, HOME, Local Housing Trust Fund program and Proposition 1-C funds to the extent
possible. The City shall continue to consider incentives, such as increased densities, modifications
to development standards, priority processing and fee deferrals as part of the financing package
for projects which include extremely low income units.
Responsible Agency: City
Schedule: In conjunction with development of projects described in Programs LA through I.C.
Policy 5
The City shall strive to provide shelter for the homeless and persons with disabilities.
Program 5.A
The City shall continue to work with CVAG on a regional solution for homelessness with the CV
Housing First program, through a collaborative approach of the Coachella Valley Homelessness
Engagement & Action Response Team (CVHEART).
Responsible Agency: City Manager's Office
Schedule: Annually in the General Fund Budget
Program 5.13
To increase housing supply for disabled persons, the City will continue to coordinate with the
Inland Regional Center, Desert Arc and other appropriate agencies and organizations that serve
the developmentally and physically disabled population. The City will continue to encourage
developers to reserve a portion of affordable housing projects for the disabled, including those
with developmental disabilities and emphasize their needs and what the City can provide during
developer outreach and meetings. The City will support funding applications for such projects, and
will consider fee waivers and reductions on a case -by -case basis. Housing Authority properties are
one of the vehicles available to encourage rental to developmentally disabled individuals and
demonstrate compliance with the City's Reasonable Accommodation policy.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed and during pre -application meetings with the City
Program 5.0
The City will continue to make direct appeals to encourage local organizations, such as the
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Martha's Village and Catholic Charities, to apply to the City
for the award of CDBG funds for homeless services, including announcements on its website and
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social media of the availability of funds, the schedule for applications, and the award schedule, as '
it has for many years. The City Council will continue to allocate available funds to these and other
organizations that apply from its annual County allocation.
Responsible Agency: Finance Department
Schedule: Annually with CDBG funding cycle
Program 5.D
Review and revise, as necessary, the Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill
AB) 101 as it pertains to Low Barrier Navigation Centers, and AB 139 as it relates to parking for
emergency shelters being required for employees only. Modify the definition of"homeless shelter"
to include Low Barrier Navigation Centers.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: 2022-2023 at regular Zoning Ordinance update
Policy 6
The City shall continue to utilize restrictions, applicant screenings, and other appropriate
mechanisms established as conditions of approval, restrictive agreements or other means in order
to preserve affordable for sale housing units for the long term.
Program 6.A
The City shall keep in regular contact with the Riverside County Housing Authority to ensure that
Section 8 housing assistance within the City is actively pursued. At least 30 households should be
assisted every year.
Responsible Agency: City and Housing Authority '
Schedule: Annually with annual compliance plan review
Policy 7
The City Council shall consider, as an additional incentive, the reduction, subsidizing or deferring
of development fees to facilitate the development of affordable housing.
Policy 8
The City shall continue to address the needs of the senior population in development of housing.
Program &A
The City shall maintain the Housing Overlay District to include flexible development standards,
density bonuses, design criteria, and parking reductions for the development of a wide variety of
housing products which provide a mitiiinutn of 20% of all units at income -restricted rents, or at
least one unit for smaller residential projects, and to eliminate the public hearing requirements and
waive City plan check/inspection fees and potentially other fees. The Accessory Dwelling Unit
standards shall be maintained consistent with State law in the Zoning Ordinance.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: Annually review with state General Plan report
Program 8.B
The City shall continue to encourage the development of assisted living facilities for seniors.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed I
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Policy 9
The City shall implement the State's density bonus law.
Program 9.A
Revise the Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with State law as it pertains to density bonus
by October of 2022 to address the changes contained in AB 2345, and as State law changes
throughout the planning period.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: at regular Zoning Ordinance update
Policy 10
Promote the jobs/housing balance through the development of housing with convenient access to
commercial land uses, schools, available public transport and employment centers.
Policy 11
The City shall promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities throughout the
community for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin,
color, familial status, or disability, and other characteristics protected by the California Fair
Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Government Code Section 65008, and any other
applicable state and federal fair housing and planning law.
Program 11.A
Continue to provide multilingual brochures and informational resources to inform residents,
landlords, housing professionals, public officials, and others relevant parties about fair housing
rights, responsibilities, and services, with an emphasis on needs of disabled persons. Brochures
and flyers shall be available on the City website (Resources on the Affordable Housing webpage),
at Housing Authority properties, the Public Library, and City Hall, and at County social service
agency offices in the City, in order to assure that they are available to all community members.
Also see Program 4.A)
Responsible Agency: Housing Authority
Schedule: Ongoing, at each update of affordable housing webpage and preparation of public
outreach materials
Program 11.B
Continue to coordinate with SunLine Transit Agency by continuing to provide it with all
development applications, to encourage it to expand services that provide reliable transportation
options to low income, disabled, senior, and other residents with limited access.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule:2022-2029
Policy 12
Encourage energy conservation through the implementation of new technologies, passive solar site
planning and enforcement of building codes. Please also see the Energy and Mineral Resources
Element.
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Program 12.A ,
The City shall maintain an Energy Conservation Ordinance which mandates conservation in new
construction beyond the requirements of the California Building Code.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: Annual review with state General Plan report
Program 12.B
The City shall encourage Green Building techniques, recycling in demolition, and the use of
recycled, repurposed and reused materials in all new housing projects to the greatest extent
possible.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department, Building Department, Public Works Department
Schedule: As projects are proposed
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Appendix A
Public Outreach Materials
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Item 3A-286
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 08:21:03 Pacific Standard Time
Subject: Palm Desert Housing Element Update - Virtual Community Workshop Notice - Join us!
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 8:19:19 AM Pacific Standard Time
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Background and Requirements
The Housing Element is one of the Elements required in our General Plan
It is the only Element that must be updated on a regular schedule.
Upcoming planning period: 2022-2029
The purpose of the Housing Element is to assure that the City facilitates the
development of housing for all economic and social segments within the
community.
The City has a long history of actively participating in the development of
affordable housing, and currently owns 1,127 affordable housing units.
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About Palm Desert
Current Population: 52,986
Median Age: 53.0 years
Households: 24,114
Median Household Income: $57, 578 (below the County median of $66,964)
21,933 residents work (41% of the population)
Management (36%)
Service (25%)
Sales and office (28%)
39.6% of residents work in the City
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About Palm Desert
Median housing value is $335,400
Median rent is $1,260
959 housing units are overcrowded
218 overcrowded units are owner -occupied.
741 overcrowded units are renter -occupied.
9,635 households are overpaying for housing (more than 30% of income)
3,040 lower income owners are overpaying
3,860 lower income renters are overpaying
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Looking to the Future
There are several projects in development that will come forward in the 2022-
2029 planning period:
270± units are in early development stages for 10 acres owned by the SARDA.
200± units are in early development stages on 10 acres owned by the City at Dinah Shore and Portoia.
Minimum 28 units units at Sagecrest Apartments, at the corner of Santa Rosa and San Pasqual.
384 units next to Canterra Apartments, 61 of which will be reserved for low income households.
200± units at Dinah Shore and Key Largo, as part of a larger Specific Plan being prepared by a private
developer.
14 self help ownership units on Merle, near Cook Street, through the Coachella Valley Housing
Coalition.
The City will continue to work with the development community to facilitate additional projects as they
are proposed.
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The City needs to identify sites for 1,592
units for very low, low and moderate
income households.
The City has identified sites for 1,973 units
for these income levels.
The City has approved projects which will
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The Housing Element Draft will be completed in early spring, and submitted to
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Planning Commission and City Council hearings are expected in late summer
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We want your input. Please give us your feedback.
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Item 3A-300
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 15:47:59 Pacific Daylight Time
Subject: Palm Desert Housing Element Study Session
Date: Friday, August 27, 2021 at 2:44:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time ,
From: Kimberly Cuza <kcuza@terra nova plan ning.com>
To: Kimberly Cuza <kcuza@terra nova plan ning.com>
BCC: Andrew@greendev.co <Andrew@greendev.co>, mrisdon@acof.org <mrisdon@acof.org>,
affordablehomestead@gmail.com <affordablehomestead@gmail.com>,
mdiacos@cypressequity.com <mdiacos@cypressequity.com>, Riaz@marrscorp.com
Riaz@marrscorp.com>, tmize@workforcehomebuilders.com
tmize@workforcehomebuilders.com>, ggardner@usapropfund.com
ggardner@usapropfund.com>, esantana@ush.us <esantana@ush.us>,
cesarc@kennedycommission.org <cesarc@ken nedycommission.org>, apreedge@cityventures.
com <apreedge@cityventures.com>, julie.bornstein@cvhc.org julie.
bornstein@cvhc.org>, Ivandeweghe@decro.org <Ivandeweghe@decro.org>, smoreno@families-forward.
org <smoreno@families-forward.org>, jon@hipsandiego.org jon@hipsandiego.org>,
paul@integrityhousing.org <paul@integrityhousing.org>, rubina@olivecs.org <
rubina@olivecs.org>, tcox@cvag.org <tcox@cvag.org>, tmize@nationalcore.org <
tmize@nationalcore.org>, JSilver@chochousing.org JSilver@chochousing.org>,
Charles Liuzzo <cliuzzo@chochousing.org>, Yegor Lyashenko YLyashenko@chochousing.org>,
Minami Hachiya <MHachiya@chochousing.org>, Maryann Ybarra <maryann.
ybarra@cvhc.org>, Darren Berberian <DarrenB@tpchousing.com>, jortiz@nphsinc.org <
jortiz@nphsinc.org>, executivedirector@hfhcv.org executived i
rector@ hfhcv.org>, cdahlin@cvag.org <cdahlin@cvag.org>, info@lifttorise.org info@lifttorise.org>,
Info HFHCV <info@hfhcv.org>, Vince Nicholas VNicholas@chochousing.org>,
Eric Ceja <eceja@cityofpalmdesert.org>, Jessica Gonzales ' jonzales@cityofpalmdesert.org>,
Nicole Criste <ncriste@terra nova planning.com>, Bitian Chen <bchen@terra
nova plan ning.com>, Cynthia Michaels cmichaels@terranovaplanning.com>,
jannb774@gmail.com <jannb774@gmail.com>, taylor@lifttorise.org <
taylor@lifttorise.org>, tallgirlof3@gmail.com <tallgirlof3@gmail.com>, donnaault@msn.com <
donnaault@msn.com>, guinawcd@gmail.com guinawcd@gmail.com>,
executivedirector@hfhcv.org <executivedirector@hfhcv.org>, JSilver@chochousing.org <
JSilver@chochousing.org>, tmize@nationalcore.org tmize@nationalcore.org>,
Emilia.Mojica@cvhc.org <Emilia.Mojica@cvhc.org>, Slawomir.Rutkowski@cvhc.
org <Slawomir.Rutkowski@cvhc.org>, Anna.Tellez@cvhc.org Anna.Tellez@cvhc.
org>, Sheila.McGrath@cvhc.org <Sheila.McGrath@cvhc.org>, gg@thedvba.org <
gg@thedvba.org> Attachments: image.
png, PD HE Study Session Notice.jpg PALM DESERT
As a
participant in our community workshops for the City of Palm Desert's Housing Element Update, we wanted to
let you know of this upcoming Study Session. The Study Session will be a presentation followed by Planning
Commission and City Council comments and questions, and we hope that you can attend and , listen in.
Following the Study Session, the City will post the revised Housing Element on its website for public comment,
from September 10th through September 24th. We invite you to provide comments on the Element through
this portal: Housina Element I Citv of Palm Desert Page 1
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Item 3A-301
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
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PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Palm Desert City Council and the Planning
Commission will convene for a Joint Study Session Thursday, September 9, 2021, at
2:00 p.m. — a Virtual Meeting. Said Study Session will be for the purpose of a proposed
draft Housing Element presentation by Terra Nova Planning & Research. Resulting
recommendations will be considered at an upcoming Regular City Council Meeting.
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NORMA I. ALLEY
CITY CLER
Posted: August 19, 2021
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Item 3A-302
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
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Item 3A-303
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
Friday, September 3, 2021 at 13:49:22 Pacific Daylight Time
Subject: Palm Desert Housing Element Study Session
Date: Friday, September 3, 2021 at 1:48:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From: Kimberly Cuza <kcuza@terranovaplanning.com>
BCC: josieare@gmail.com <josieare@gmail.com>, info@pdacc.org <info@pdacc.org>,
gg@thedvba.org <gg@thedvba.org>, Jessica Gonzales <jonzales@cityofpalmdesert.org>,
Nicole Criste <ncriste@terranovaplanning.com>
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PALM DESERT
As a participant in our community workshops for the City of Palm Desert's Housing Element Update, we
wanted to let you know of this upcoming Study Session. The Study Session will be a presentation followed
by Planning Commission and City Council comments and questions, and we hope that you can attend and
listen in. Following the Study Session, the City will post the revised Housing Element on its website for
public comment, from September loth through September 24th. We invite you to provide comments on the
Element through this portal: Housinu Element I Citv of Palm Desert
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PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 9226o-2578
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NOTICE OF JOINT STUDY SESSION
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Page 1 of 2
Item 3A-304
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Palm Desert City Council an( ICommissionwillconveneforaJointStudySessionThursday, Septemb
2:00 p.m. — a Virtual Meeting. Said Study Session will be for the purpose
draft Housing Element presentation by Terra Nova Planning & Resear<
recommendations will be considered at an upcoming Regular City Council
NORMA 1. ALLEY, M t
CITY CLER
Posted: August 19, 2021
NO ACTIONS WILL BE TAKEN AT THE STUDY SESSION
NOTE: Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting may be conducted by
and there will be no in -person public access to the meeting location.
Study Session is live -streamed on the City's website: www.citvofngJmdesert. '
Council Agenda link at the top of the homepage and by selecting the September
Session scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
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Item 3A-305
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
Friday, September 10, 2021 at 15: 13:32 Pacific Daylight Time
Subject: FW: Screen Shot of Housing Element Website Update
Date: Friday, September 10, 2021 at 3:10:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From: Nicole Criste <ncriste@terranovaplanning.com>
To: Kimberly Cuza <kcuza@terranovaplanning.com>
Attachments: image001.jpg, image002.png, image003.jpg, image004.jpg, image005.jpg
For PDHE Appendix
Nicole Sauviat Criste
Principal
TERRA NOVA PLANNING & RESEARCH, INC.@
42635 Melanie Place, Ste 101
PALM DESERT, CA. 92211
760)341-4800
FAX#:760-341-4455
E-Mail: ncriste(o)terranovaDlannina.com
From: "eceja@cityofpalmdesert.org" <eceja@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Date: Friday, September 10, 2021 at 2:54 PM
To: Nicole Criste <ncriste@terranovaplanning.com>
Cc: "jgonzales@cityofpalmdesert.org" <jgonzales@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Subject: Screen Shot of Housing Element Website Update
Attached is the screenshot for the HE website update.
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Thanks,
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Deputy Director of Development Services
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Item 3A-307
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
CIIV 0f P H [ M 0 1 S [ R I
73-51D FRED WARIN(7 DRIvE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 9226o-2578
TEL: 760 346-o6ii
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December 6, 2021
ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP
OF SAN BERNADINO
1201 E HIGHLAND AVE
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404
SUBJECT: APN 627041013 HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY
On October 29, 2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing
scheduled on December 7, 2021. This hearing was intended to provide
property owners an opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing
Element update for the 61h Cycle 2021-2029 planning period.
That public hearing was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future
public meeting information can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert
website at the link below.
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city/departments/planning/general-nian/housina-element,.
In the event you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory
program or this rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy
Director of Development Services at ( 760) 346-0611 or via email at
eceia@citvofpalmdesert.oro.
Best Regards,
CEJA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Item 3A-308
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
CIIY 01 PRIM 0[S[RI
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA g2260-2578
TEL: 760 346-o6i i
infoC cityofpalmdesert.org
December 6, 2021
ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP
OF SAN BERNADINO
1201 E HIGHLAND AVE
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404
SUBJECT: APN 627041032 HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY
On October 29, 2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing
scheduled on December 7, 2021, This hearing was intended to provide
property owners an opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing
Element update for the 61h Cycle 2021-2029 planning period.
That public hearing was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future
public meeting information can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert
website at the link below.
httos://www.citvofr)almdesert.oro/our-
g&ldeoartments/alann ina/gene ral-ola n/hou sin a -element.
In the event you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory
program or this rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy
Director of Development Services at (760) 346-0611 or via email at
eceiadcitvofoalmdesert.ora.
Best Regards,
r--10 E CEJA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Item 3A-309
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
L'
CIIV 01 P 0 1 M
73-510 FRED WARING DRIvE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA g2260-25 78
TEL: 760 346-o6ri
info@cityofpalmdesert.org
December 6, 2021
FREEWAY LANES
9777 WILSHIRE BLV STE 900
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
SUBJECT: APN 694510013 HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY
On October 29, 2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing
scheduled on December 7, 2021, This hearing was intended to provide
property owners an opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing
Element update for the 61h Cycle 2021-2029 planning period.
That public hearing was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future
public meeting information can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert
website at the link below.
CDs://www.citvofr)almdese rt.ora/ou r-
city/departments/olannina/aeneral-Dian/housina-element.
In the event you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory
program or this rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy
Director of Development Services at (760) 346-0611 or via email at
eceia0citvofoalmdesert.ora.
Best Regards,
10r1CCEJA
PUTYDEPUTY RECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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Item 3A-310
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
IIIY 01 P H I M 01S[RI
73-5io FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA g2260-2578
TEL: 760 346—o6iE
info@cityofpalmdesert.org
December 6, 2021
UHC 00357 PALM DESERT
DEVELOPMENT LLC
2000 E 4TH ST STE 205
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
SUBJECT: APN 694130017 HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY
On October 29, 2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing
scheduled on December 7, 2021, This hearing was intended to provide
property owners an opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing
Element update for the 611' Cycle 2021-2029 planning period.
That public hearing was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future
public meeting information can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert
website at the link below.
https://www.citvofnal mdesert.o ra/ou r-
city/departments/olannina/aeneral-elan/housina-element.
In the event you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory
program or this rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy
Director of Development Services at (760) 346-0611 or via email at
eceia Q citvofoalmdese rt. oro.
Best Regards,
ERIC CEJA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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Item 3A-311
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
IIIY OF P0IM 0 1 S I R I
73-51D FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
TEL: 760 346—o6ii
Info@dtyofpalmdeserLorg
December 6, 2021
UHC 00357 PALM DESERT
DEVELOPMENT LLC
2000 E 4TH ST STE 205
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
SUBJECT: APN 694130018 HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY
On October 29, 2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing
scheduled on December 7, 2021. This hearing was intended to provide
property owners an opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing
Element update for the 61h Cycle 2021-2029 planning period.
That public hearing was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future
public meeting information can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert
website at the link below.
JW Ds://www.citvof Dalmdesert.ora/ou r-
city/deDartments/Dlannina/aeneral-Dian/housing-element.
In the event you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory
program or this rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy
Director of Development Services at (760) 346-0611 or via email at
eceja @ citvofgalmdesert.oro.
Best Regards,
ERIC CEJA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Item 3A-312
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
IIIY Of P 0 1 M
73-510 FRED WARIN(; DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALI FOR NIA 9z260-2578
TEL: 760 346—o6ii
info@ ciryofDalmdeserl org
December 6, 2021
SURVIVORS TRUST UNDER
THE SHAH FAMILY TRUST
40530 MORNINGSTAR RD
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
SUBJECT: APN 627041029 HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY
On October 29, 2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing
scheduled on December 7, 2021. This hearing was intended to provide
property owners an opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing
Element update for the 61h Cycle 2021-2029 planning period.
That public hearing was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future
public meeting information can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert
website at the link below.
httr)s://www.citvofr)a lmdese rt. oro/ou r-
city/departments/planning/aeneral-olan/housina-element.
In the event you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory
program or this rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy
Director of Development Services at (760) 346-0611 or via email at
eceiaCcitvofoalmdesert.oro.
Best Regards,
4CEJA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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Item 3A-313
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
I I I Y 01 P 0 1 M 0 1 S I R I
7 3 —5 10 FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
TEL:760 346—o6ii
info@dtyofpalmdese rt-org
December 6, 2021
SURVIVORS TRUST UNDER
THE SHAH FAMILY TRUST
40530 MORNINGSTAR RD
RANCHO MIRAGE. CA 92270
SUBJECT: APN 627041031 HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY
On October 29, 2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing
scheduled on December 7, 2021. This hearing was intended to provide
property owners an opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing
Element update for the 61h Cycle 2021-2029 planning period.
That public hearing was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future
public meeting information can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert
website at the link below.
httos://www.Citvofoalmdesert.o ro/ou r-
city/denartments/nlann ina/aeneral-elan/housing-element.
In the event you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory
program or this rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy
Director of Development Services at ( 760) 346-0611 or via email at
eceia @ citvofoalmdesert.ora.
Best Regards,
E CEJA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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Item 3A-314
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
CITY 01 P 0 [ M 0 1 S I N 1
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PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 9ZZ60-1578
TEL: 760 346—o6>i i
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December 6, 2021
ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP
OF SAN BERNADINO
1201 E HIGHLAND AVE
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404
SUBJECT: APN 627041033 HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY
On October 29, 2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing
scheduled on December 7, 2021. This hearing was intended to provide
property owners an opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing
Element update for the 61h Cycle 2021-2029 planning period. '
That public hearing was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future
public meeting information can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert
website at the link below.
httos://www.citvofoalmdesert. oro/ou r-
citv/departments/olann ina/aene ral-plan/housi na-element.
In the event you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory
program or this rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy
Director of Development Services at (760) 346-0611 or via email at
eceia @ citvofoalmdesert.ora.
Best Regards,
CEJA
V
DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Item 3A-315
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
CIIV 01 P H [ M 0 [ i [ R I
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 9z260-2578
TEL: 760 346—o6i i
info @ cit yofpa I mdese rt. ofg
December 6, 2021
SURVIVORS TRUST UNDER
THE SHAH FAMILY TRUST
40530 MORNINGSTAR RD
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
SUBJECT: APN 627041011 HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY
On October 29, 2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing
scheduled on December 7, 2021. This hearing was intended to provide
property owners an opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing
Element update for the 61h Cycle 2021-2029 planning period.
That public hearing was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future
public meeting information can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert
website at the link below.
httos://www.citvc fr)a lmdesert.oro(our_
city/dena rtments/nlanninn/general-plan/housino-element.
In the event you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory
program or this rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy
Director of Development Services at (760) 346-0611 or via email at
eceia 0citvofpalmdesert.oro,.
Best Regards,
C CEJA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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Item 3A-316
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
CIIY Of PRIM 0 1 S I R I
73-51G FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TEL: 760 346-
o6i I info@cityofpalmdesert.org December
6, 2021
SURVIVORS TRUST UNDER
THE SHAH FAMILY
TRUST 40530 MORNINGSTAR RD
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA
92270 SUBJECT: APN 627041012
HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY On October 29,
2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing scheduled on December
7, 2021. This hearing was intended to provide property owners an
opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing Element update for
the 61h Cycle 2021-2029 planning period. That public hearing
was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future public meeting information
can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert website at the
link below. httns://www.citvofnalmdesert.
oro/our- city1d oartments/nlannina/
general-plan/housina-element. In the event
you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory program or this
rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy Director of Development
Services at (760) 346-0611 or via email at eceia@ citvofnalmdesert.ora.
Best Regards, E
CEJA DEPUTY
DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES I
Item 3A-317
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
IIIY 01 P0IM 0 [ S I P I
73-5 i D FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
TEL:760 346-o6ii
i nfo@ e i t yo fp a l m d es e r t. o rg
December 6, 2021
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER
DEPARTMENT
COACHELLA, CA 92236
SUBJECT: APN 694520013 HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY
On October 29, 2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing
scheduled on December 7, 2021. This hearing was intended to provide
property owners an opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing
Element update for the 61h Cycle 2021-2029 planning period.
That public hearing was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future
public meeting information can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert
website at the link below.
httos://www.CitvofDalmdesert. ora/ou r-
ci d nartments/nlannina/aeneral-plan/housina-element.
In the event you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory
program or this rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy
Director of Development Services at (760) 346-0611 or via email at
eceja@citvofnalmdesert.oro.
Best Regards,
3"O
RIC CEJA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
0
Item 3A-318
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
I I I y OF P0IM DESERT
73-510 FRED WARINp DRIvF '
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA g226o-2578
TEL: 76o 346—o6i E
infoOd ryofpal mdese rL org
December 6, 2021
WNRA PALM DESERT 103
8 EXECUTIVE CIR
IRVINE, CA 92614
SUBJECT: APN 694520019 HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY
On October 29, 2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing
scheduled on December 7, 2021. This hearing was intended to provide
property owners an opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing
Element update for the 61h Cycle 2021-2029 planning period. '
That public hearing was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future
public meeting information can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert
website at the link below.
httos://www.citvofoalmdesert.orn/ou r-
2dy,&oartmentS/DIan n ina/aeneral-Dian/ho usina -element.
In the event you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory
program or this rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy
Director of Development Services at (760) 346-0611 or via email at
eceia Q citvofoalmdese rt.ora.
Best Regards,
IC CEJA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Item 3A-319
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
CITY Of P H L M 0 1 S I R I
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA g2260-2578
TEL: 76o 346—O6EE
Info@ dtyofp.Imdcse,t.otg
December 6, 2021
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER
DEPARTMENT
P O BOX 1058
COACHELLA, CA 92236
SUBJECT: APN 694520014 HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY
On October 29, 2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing
scheduled on December 7, 2021. This hearing was intended to provide
property owners an opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing
Element update for the 61h Cycle 2021-2029 planning period.
That public hearing was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future
public meeting information can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert
website at the link below.
httDs://www.CitvofDalmdesert.ora/ou r-
ci /departments/olannina/aeneral-r)lan/housing-element.
In the event you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory
program or this rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy
Director of Development Services at (760) 346-0611 or via email at
eceiaQcitvofpalmdesert.ora.
Best Regards,
CEJA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1
Item 3A-320
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
CITY OF P H L M 015[PI
73-5 Io FRED WARING DRIVE '
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA g2260-2578
TEL: 760 346—o6Ei
info@cityofpalmdesert.org
December 6, 2021
WNRA PALM DESERT 103
8 EXECUTIVE CIR
IRVINE, CA 92614
SUBJECT: APN 694520020 HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY
On October 29, 2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing
scheduled on December 7, 2021. This hearing was intended to provide
property owners an opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing
Element update for the 611 Cycle 2021-2029 planning period. '
That public hearing was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future
public meeting information can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert
website at the link below.
httns://www.citvofoalmdesert.ora/ou r-
city/deoartments/Diann ina/gene ral-plan/housin a -element.
In the event you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory
program or this rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy
Director of Development Services at (760) 346-0611 or via email at
eceia @ citvof Dal mdesert.oro.
Best Regards,
2
ER EJA v
V DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Item 3A-321
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
CITY 0r P 0 1 M 0 [ S I P T
73-510 FRFD WARING DRIVE.
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 9zz6o-2578
TEL: 760 346—o6ix
info@ cityofpa I mdeser t. org
December 6, 2021
PALM DESERT UNIVERSITY
GATEWAY
38 S CLANCY LN
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
SUBJECT: APN 694190087 HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY
On October 29, 2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing
scheduled on December 7, 2021. This hearing was intended to provide
property owners an opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing
Element update for the 61h Cycle 2021-2029 planning period.
That public hearing was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future
public meeting information can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert
website at the link below.
httos://www.citvofoalmdese rt.oro/ou r-
city/departments/olannina/general-plan/hous ina-element,.
In the event you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory
program or this rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy
Director of Development Services at ( 760) 346-0611 or via email at
eceia @ citvofoalmdese rt. ora.
Best Regards,
CMj RIC CEJA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Item 3A-322
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
CITY Uf P 0 1 M 01S[RI
73-510 FRE WARING DRIVE.
PALM DES ER I', CALI FOR NIA g2260-2578
TEL: 760 346-o6u
info@cit yofpal and exert. org
December 6, 2021
FIRST ST FINANCIAL CENTER
2331 W LINCOLN AVE
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
SUBJECT: APN 685010005 HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY
On October 29, 2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing
scheduled on December 7, 2021. This hearing was intended to provide
property owners an opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing
Element update for the 6" I Cycle 2021-2029 planning period.
That public hearing was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future
public meeting information can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert
website at the link below.
httns://www.Citvof Dalmdesert. ora/ou r-
city/departments/nlannina/aeneral-plan/housina-ele .
In the event you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory
program or this rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy
Director of Development Services at (760) 346-0611 or via email at
eceia Cad citvofpalmdPsert.ora.
Best Regards,
ERIC CEJA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
0 11
Item 3A-323
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
CITY Of P 0 1 M 0 1 S E R I
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TEL:u 760 346-
o6 nfoiehyofp.Imdesemors December
6, 2021 SURVIVORS
TRUST UNDER THE
SHAH FAMILY TRUST
40530 MORNINGSTAR RD RANCHO
MIRAGE, CA 92270
SUBJECT: APN 627041010 HOUSING
ELEMENT INVENTORY On October 29, 2021,
you were sent notification of a public hearing scheduled on December 7,
2021. This hearing was intended to provide property owners an opportunity
to comment on the Palm Desert Housing Element update for the
61" Cycle 2021-2029 planning period. That public hearing was
been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future public meeting information can
be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert website at the link
below. httos://www.citvof r)
almdese rt.oro/ou r- city/departments/alannina/aeneral-
clan/housing-element. In the event you
have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory program or this rescheduling
notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy Director of Development Services
at (760) 346-0611 or via email at eceia ®citvofoalmdesert.ora. Best
Regards, ERIC CEJA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
n
Item 3A-324
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
CITY 0[ P 0 1 M 0 1 S I R T
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA g2260-2578
TEL: 760 346—o6ii
info@cityafpatt desert.org
December 6, 2021
BRAVO GARDEN
APARTMENTS
72877 DINAH SHORE DR STE
103
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
SUBJECT: APN 624040037 HOUSING EI FMFNT INVENTORY
On October 29, 2021, you were sent notification of a public hearing
scheduled on December 7, 2021. This hearing was intended to provide
property owners an opportunity to comment on the Palm Desert Housing
Element update for the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 planning period.
That public hearing was been re -scheduled to January 18, 2022. Future
public meeting information can be found by visiting the City of Palm Desert
website at the link below.
httDS://www.citvofoalmdesert.oralour-
gb/clenartments/o Ian nino/aeneral-Dlan/housina-element.
In the event you have questions regarding the Housing Element inventory
program or this rescheduling notice, please contact Eric Ceja, Deputy
Director of Development Services at (760) 346-0611 or via email at
Ppaia.0 ritvofoalmdesert.ora,
Best Regards,
CIIt E CEJA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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CHAPTER 8: SAFETY
Overview
The City of Palm Desert strives to maintain a high level of safety and
to respect the natural setting of the community, while meeting the
needs of residents, a thriving economy, and critical government
functions. This element identifies priority public safety issues in Palm
Desert and addresses potential hazards to people and property.
Issues in this element include both natural and human -caused
hazards. Goals, policies and actions in the Safety Element seek to
enhance the safety of the community and foster long-term resilience
to potential hazards.
Statutory Requirements
I California law (Government Code Section 65302(a)) requires that a city's general
plan include:
a safety element for the protection of the community from any unreasonable risks
associated with the effects of seismically induced surface rupture, ground shaking,
ground failure, tsunami, seiche, and dam failure; slope instability leading to
mudslides and landslides; subsidence... and other geologic hazards known to the
legislative body; flooding; and wildland and urban fires. The safety element shall
include mapping of known seismic and other geologic hazards. It shall also address
evacuation routes ...peak load water supply requirements, and minimum road widths
and clearances around structures, as those items relate to identified fire and
geologic hazards."
As required by state law, the Safety Element identifies forces of nature and events
resulting from human action that have the potential to cause harm to life and
property in the city. Identifying the source of such threats allows decision -makers to
take preemptory action to minimize the damage, particularly as it relates to new
development projects. In addition to State -mandated components, the Safety
Element builds on the previous General Plan to emphasize the importance of police
services and personal safety. This element presents existing conditions relative to
public safety in Palm Desert and is organized to address the following six priority
safety issues required by state law and identified by the City's (2017) Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan:
Seismic and geologic hazards
Flooding
Extreme weather
Fire
Palm Desert is known for high quality
emergency services
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Protecting community well-being and
health remains a high priorityfor Palm Emergency
preparedness Human -
caused and other hazards The
Safety Element is consistent with and supports the other General Plan elements. The
elements of the General Plan that most closely correlate to the Safety Element are
the Land Use and Community Character Element, Public Utilities Element, Mobility
Element, Housing Element, and Environmental Resources Element. While the
Safety Element has a less direct relationship with the remaining General Plan elements,
each element is important and collectively supports a comprehensive framework
for Palm Desert's future. Context
The
Safety Element addresses a broad range of issues and hazards that affect the community
and residents of Palm Desert. Hazards and strategies from the Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan (LHMP)', Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan MJHMP)
z, Riverside County Unit Fire Plan, and Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) provide
a foundation for policy development in this element. The Safety Element also
reflects technical information on the extent and scope of hazards, as described in
the City of Palm Desert Existing Conditions Report (2015). Relevant sections in the report
include Section 7 (Geology and Soils), Section 8 (Hazards and Hazardous Materials),
Section 9 (Hydrology and Water Quality), and Section 15 (Public Services, Utilities,
and Recreation). These sections provide technical information on hazards, in
addition to context regarding the local, state and federal regulatory framework. Desert
Related Plans The
Safety Element supports and integrates several key plans that identify the City's ' approach
to assess and reduce risks from hazards. In addition to local plans and ordinances,
several state and federal policies and programs shape the City's approach
to hazard mitigation. Two
key local plans present programs and implementation strategies to assess and respond
to hazards. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) analyzes potential hazards
in Palm Desert. Included in the LHMP is a comprehensive risk assessment that
meets the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) of 2000. The DMA requires
local governments to prepare plans that identify hazards and risks in a community
and to create appropriate mitigation. Additionally, the City maintains an Emergency
Operations Plan (EOP) as a framework for implementation of the California
Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident
Management System (NIMS). The EOP facilitates multi -agency and multi - jurisdictional
coordination for emergency operations across the region and state. The
City of Palm Desert is also a participant in the Riverside County Operational Area Multi -
Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) (Riverside County 2018). The
County LHMP identifies the hazards, reviews and assesses past disaster occurrences,
estimates the probability of future occurrences, and sets goals to 12017
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, prepared by Eric Cadden, City of Palm Desert, 5/
1/2017 https://www.cityofpalmdesert.org/our-city/departments/risk- management/
emergency-services-/disaster-preparedness/local-hazard-mitigation- , plan
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County of Riverside Multi -Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, July 2018 https://
www.eivcoemd.org/LHMP 110
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mitigate, reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural and
man-made hazards in the county and participating jurisdictions, including Palm
Desert.
As a contract city that receives fire services from Riverside County, which contracts
with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE). The City's
fire response and preparedness planning is contained in the Riverside County Fire
Department Strategic Plan' prepared by the County and Cal FIRE. This plan outlines
the activities necessary to reduce total government costs and citizen losses from
wildland fires. A key component of this protection of assets at risk through focused
pre -fire management prescriptions and increasing Initial attack success. In addition,
the City has adopted the California Fire Code with some adoptions within Chapter
15.264 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. The adoptions within this Chapter are
associated with local climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions within the City.
Natural Hazards
Seismic and Geologic Hazards
Palm Desert is in a region bordered by mountain ranges on three sides. According to
the state mapping of fault zones, pursuant to the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault
Zoning Act of 1972 (Public Resources Code Sections 2621-2630), the city and the
sphere of influence (SOI) are not located in an active fault zone. Nonetheless, the
area is bordered by three active faults. The closest fault to the community is the San
Andreas Fault, located approximately four miles to the north. Other nearby faults
include the San Jacinto Fault, located approximately 10 miles to the southwest, and
the Elsinore Fault, located approximately 30 miles to the southwest. Figure 8.1
presents fault lines near Palm Desert and the sphere of influence.
Fault rupture is a primary seismic hazard that describes the sudden release of energy
which results from the sliding of one part of the earth's crust past another. An
earthquake, or ground shaking, is another type of primary seismic hazard. Thousands
of earthquakes occur frequently in Southern California each year, although most do
not cause significant damage or affect communities. The most recent earthquake in
the Coachella Valley occurred on October 16,1999, and registered as a magnitude
M) of 7.1. Relatively negligible damage was reported from the earthquake because
of the epicenter's remote location. Six major seismic events (magnitude 5.9 or
greater) have been recorded in the Coachella Valley region in the past 100 years,
with none occurring in Palm Desert (SCEC 2014).
The son Andreas Fault located in close
Terrain and steep slopes within Palm
Although no active faults run through the community, Palm Desert's soils and Desert
geologic characteristics result in other potential secondary seismic hazards. Due to a
combination of steep slopes, unstable terrain, and proximity to earthquake faults,
the southwestern portions of the city and the SOI are susceptible to landslide risks
ranging from moderate to very high. Areas susceptible to landslide are shown in
Figure 8.2. Susceptible areas include those identified in the Land Use and Community
a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Riverside County Fire
Department Strategic Plan 2009-2029,
http://rvcfire.org/stationsAndFunctions/AdminSppt/StrategicPlanning/Documents/St
rategicP1an2009.pdf
4 Palm Desert Municipal Code,
http://www.gcode. us/codes/pa lmdesert/view. ph p?topic=0&frames=off
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Character Element for development of new buildings and structures. As of 2015, no
recent landslides had been reported in Palm Desert or the SOL
Local soil and fault characteristics also result in the potential for liquefaction.
Liquefaction is the loss of soil strength caused by a sudden increase in pore water
pressure during shaking and is one of the most destructive secondary effects of
seismic shaking. The California Geological Survey does not identify liquefaction -
susceptible areas for Palm Desert._ However, the Riverside County Land Information
System (Riverside County 2014) identifies that the majority of the city and the entire
northern portion of the SO] are susceptible to moderate liquefaction potential.
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Wind Erosion
Erosion is a normal geologic process whereby earth materials are loosened, worn
away, decomposed, or dissolved and are removed from one place and transported to
another. The City of Palm Desert and the SOI face exposure to potential erosion
hazards due to wind. The geologic orientation of the hills and mountain ranges
throughout the community provide little resistance to air flow dawn the Coachella
Valley, resulting in increased rates of erosion. For example, the narrow San Gorgonio
Pass actually accelerates the wind speed and further increases erosion rates.
Other factors in the community exacerbate the potential for wind-blown sand
hazards. Local bedrock is characterized by granite and metamorphic rock types,
which are easily transported by the wind. Wind-blown hazards also follow slope and
floodplains. Due to sparse desert vegetation, little groundcover exists to hold
materials in place (County of Riverside 2000).
As shown in Figure 8.3, the greatest areas of potential wind-blown hazards are
located alongside the sand dunes on Highway 1-10 and the Whitewater River.
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Flooding
Flooding hazards in Palm Desert can result from stormwater flows and flash runoff
from the Indio Hills and the foothills of the San Jacinto and San Bernardino
Mountains. The threat of localized flash flooding is especially high during summer
storms due to the high intensity acid shorter duration of rainfall.
Palm Desert has a history of flood events. Recent regional occurrences include the
Riverside County floods in 1998 that resulted in reported damage of over $12
million. Locally, smaller flood incidents have also occurred in Palm Desert. Previous
local events in Palm Desert include flash floods that occurred in 1998, in addition to
flooding from Tropical Storms Kathleen and Doreen in 1976 and 1977 that caused
extensive flood damage throughout the city (Riverside County 2012, City of Palm
Desert 2017). In 2015, the Palm Desert Country Club neighborhood in the City
experienced temporary flooding from an isolated high wind/storm event, with
damages mainly from high winds and falling trees. Nonetheless, reported damages
from these flood events in Palm Desert are low and far less extensive than the
reported damages from the countywide floods of 1998.
Areas of Palm Desert and the S01 are subject to inundation from flooding. The
Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Digital Flood Insurance Rate
Map (2017) identifies the following flood hazard zones:
Zone A/AE/AO-100-year floodplain, designating a 1 percent or greater chance of
flooding in a given year, with base flood elevations undetermined, determined, or 1-
3 feet average depth and
Zone X-500-year floodplain, designating a 0. 2 percent or greater chance of flooding
in a given year; areas of average depths of less than 1 feet or with drainage areas less
than 1 square miles; and areas protected by levees from 1 percent annual chance
flood.
North of Interstate 10, the majority of the northern portion of the SO] is within the
100- or 500-year flood zone. Additional 100- and 500-year flood zones are present
throughout the southern City along the Whitewater River and its tributaries such as
the Palm Valley System. The majority of the community south of the Whitewater
River, however, are areas with reduced risk due to levee or not within any flood
hazard zones. Figure 8.4 depicts the flood hazard zones in the City and SOL
Existing development in the 100-year flood zones are mainly located between
Interstate 10 and Washington Street in the northern SOL Part of the Palm Springs RV
Resort and some commercial uses are located in the 100-year flood plain. There are
existing residential and commercial development within the 500-year flood zones.
The majority of Sun City Palm Desert, a retirement community in the northern SO],
are located in the 500-year flood zone. Several commercial plazas and single-family
residences near Highway ill in the western City are also located in the 500-year
flood zone.
Applications for development in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) are subject to
Palm Desert Municipal Code Title 28, Flood Damage Prevention. Title 28 defines
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SFHAs as an area in the floodplain subject to a one percent or greater chance of
flooding in any given year, which corresponds to Zone A/AE/AO in figure 8.4. This
title requires an applicant to obtain a development permit before construction or
other development begins in any area of special flood hazard. Chapter 28.10 sets
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provisions for flood hazard reduction, including standards of construction, for
utilities, subdivisions, manufactured homes and recreational vehicles.
While areas of community flood exposure are indicated by designated flood zones,
other areas of Palm Desert are also susceptible to other types of localized flood risks.
Stormwater runoff or the failure of infrastructure can result in additional flood
events, both within and outside of designated flood zones. Stormwater drainage in
Palm Desert is approaching the end of its useful life. Existing stormwater
infrastructure throughout the Coachella Valley is more than 100 years old, requiring
replacement to control groundwater levels and safely facilitate percolation of
stormwater. As the community continues to urbanize, the need for improved
stormwater infrastructure will increase.
The possibility of dam failure poses additional potential flood hazards to Palm
Desert. Although no dams or reservoirs are located in the community or SOI, the city
is within the potential inundation area of the Wide Canyon Flood Control Dam. While
the city is not expected to be impacted directly by a seiche, or wave, from the dam,
Palm Desert is subject to potential flood hazards if the dam were to fail. Constructed
in 1968 and located in Fun Valley, the dam has the potential to inundate not just
Palm Desert but also other portions of the Coachella Valley.
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Fire
Palm Desert and the SOI are exposed to fire -related hazards from two potential
sources: wildfires and fires that occur in urban settings. Fire hazards are highest in
areas of the community near the wildland-urban interface (WUI). The WUI refers to
areas where development abuts areas of wilderness or landscapes with higher fuel
loads.
Although Palm Desert does not have record of any reported fire incidents, the
Riverside County LHMP indicates that from 2001 to 2017, at least 88 large fires (300
acres or greater in size) were reported in the county.
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) classified fire
hazard severity zones based on fuel load, terrain, weather, and other relevant
factors. The mapping also involved an extensive local review process, including by
the Riverside County Fire Department based on an assessment of vegetation, slope,
fire history, weather patterns, and the effects of flames, heat and flying fire embers.
Collectively, areas designated in the fire hazard severity zones on Figure 8.5 face the
highest risk of wildfires. Areas of local and state responsibility in these fire hazard
severity zones are shown in Figure 8.5. All areas of the community in Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) and High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (HFHSZ) are
located in the southern areas of the city and the SOI, with very limited VHFHSZ and
HFHSZ'in SRAs along the city's urban edge (Cal Fire 2020). Within the city limits, the
VHFHSZ overlaps minimally with some single-family residences on Canyon View Drive
and Desert Vista Drive; however, there is no developable land in the VHFHSZ as it '
contains marginal hillside area behind single family residences and does not have any
development potential. The small area of HFHSZ within the city limits covers
undeveloped desert land and an aboveground water tank and has no development
potential. Currently, the main evacuation route in the area is via Canyon View Drive,
which will lead to Portola Avenue and Highway 74. A secondary evacuation route Is
available at the eastern end of Ridge View Way, via an access road along the eastern
boundary of the Ironwood Country Club, to continue north or east into the roadway
network. These areas that encroach into SRA/VHFHSZ within the city meet the
minimum standard of two emergency evacuation routes as established in
Government Code Section 65302.g. In the SOI, some single-family homes in Cahuilla
Hills west of Highway 74 are located within the VHFHSZ, and some are limited to one
local street leading to Highway 74 as an evacuation route.
As urbanization expands south of Highway 111 in the southern portion of the Sol,
the community will face heightened exposure to areas vulnerable to wildfire hazards.
Increased infill and nonresidential development in the city can also increase the
probability of urban fires due to increased potential for hazardous materials
accidents, arson or other hazard events.
Five federal agencies are responsible for wildland fire management—U.S. Forest
Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife
Service, and National Park Service. Both state and local codes regulate the
abatement of fire -related hazards. The California Health and Safety Code includes
requirements for local. jurisdictions to adopt and enforce the Uniform Building Code, '
including fire -related construction methods and exterior design measures. Special
standards apply to structures in the state's designated fire hazard severity zones.
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California Government Code Section 51182 further requires maintenance of
defensible space of 100 feet from each side of a structure.
The City of Palm Desert has incorporated state requirements with adoption of the
2019 edition of the California Building Standards Code, including the California Fire
Code by reference in Municipal Code Title 15, Building and Construction. The staters
fire hazard severity zones shown in Figure 8.5 are incorporated and established in
Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 15.2&010, supporting the City's ability to
enforce state standards applicable to areas of higher risk.
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Extreme Heat
The climate in Palm Desert is hot and arid. Exposure to extreme heat or extended
periods of high temperatures results in a variety of health effects, including
increased heat -related mortality (Chestnut et al. 1998; Medina -Ramon et al. 2006).
Because of a changing climate, Palm Desert is anticipated to experience increasing
levels of heat. By 2100, the Riverside County region is anticipated to experience an
increase ranging from 4.3`F to 8.71 (Scripps Institution of Oceanography 2018).
Similarly, Palm Desert is anticipated to experience an increase in the number of days
when temperature exceeds 112.17, the local threshold for extreme heat. While
Palm Desert's historic number of extreme heat days through 2011 was four
occurrences per year, by 2050 the number of extreme heat days could increase to 56
per year, on an average of 21 to 25 (Scripps Institution of Oceanography 2009 &
2018). Increased heat, when combined with drought and high winds, can exacerbate
wildfire risk In and around Palm Desert.
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation
As described in Chapter 6 Environmental Resources and above, climate change can
have widespread impacts at different levels on the community. Climate change
impacts temperature, precipitation and other natural processes, thus potentially
affecting natural hazards including wildfire, flood, and extreme weather.
Similar to the state trend, the projections show little variation in total annual
precipitation in Palm Desert throughout this century. Palm Desert had an average
annual rainfall of 3.8 inches during 1961 to 1990, which is almost 79 percent less
than the average in California. Average rainfall in Palm Desert is predicted to
increase up to 0.1 inches, with a 0.051 inches to 0.099 inches increase in maximum
one -day precipitation throughout the century. These projected changes in
precipitation are not expected to have a significant impact on Palm Desert compared
to the current conditions. However, the maximum length of dry spell (days with
precipitation < 1 mm) is projected to increase by 8 to 13 days in mid-century (2035-
2064), which can further drought and related hazards including wildfire.
Human -Caused and Other Hazards
Hazardous Materials
A hazardous material is any material that, due to its quantity, concentration, or
physical or chemical characteristics, poses a significant present or potential hazard to
human health and safety or to the environment if released. Hazardous materials
include, but are not limited to, hazardous substances, hazardous wastes, and any
material that a business or local implementing agency has a reasonable basis to
believe would be injurious to the health and safety of persons or would be harmful
to the environment if released.
While Palm Desert has nonresidential land uses, it has very few generators of
hazardous or toxic materials. Potential uses associated with possible hazardous
materials production may include commercial, quasi -industrial or medical
operations. The city and SOI have one abandoned hazardous waste site that is
designated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Superfund site
EPA 2014). The site, Enfield Chemical, is located at 77539 Enfield Court, just south of
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1-10 in Palm Desert. Although listed as a Superfund site, this site is not on the EPA
National Priority List for cleanup, and only requires site cleanup and material
removal.
The potential for exposure to potentially hazardous materials in Palm Desert results
primarily from the transport of hazardous materials. As of 2015, one registered
transporter of hazardous materials is located in the community. In addition, major
transportation corridors such as 1-10 may be used to transport hazardous materials;
accidents could result in release of hazardous materials. Major natural gas
transmission lines provide another potential source of hazardous materials exposure.
As of 2012, transmission lines for natural gas run parallel approximately two miles
north of 1-10 and transmission lines for hazardous liquid are located along the 1-10
corridor (PHMSA 2012).
The City jointly participated with Riverside County and other jurisdictions to adopt
the Riverside County Hazardous Waste Management Plan. The plan supports the
safe management of hazardous materials and waste products with identification of
types of wastes and programs to manage them.
Airport Operations Hazards
Hazards from airports can result from accidents during takeoff and landing. Airports
can also pose issues associated with land use incompatibilities. Bermuda Dunes
Airport is the closest airport to the city and is located within the SOL This privately
owned public use airport encompasses over 90 acres. For the 12-month period
ending April 30, 2014, the airport had approximately 27,000 aircraft flights at an
average of 74 per day. '
Terrorism and Civil Disturbances
Numerous targets and locations for potential terrorist and civil disturbances are
present throughout California and Riverside County. Areas that may serve as targets
include government facilities, schools, religious institutions, gathering places (for
example, shopping centers, entertainment venues), medical clinics, utility
infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, water storage facilities, locations of
high -profile individuals, and financial institutions. Palm Desert contains potential
target locations such as these and is regionally located near others. The Riverside
County Emergency Management Office is actively involved with planning for
terrorism and other human -caused events. Due to the sensitive nature of these
threats, they are not addressed in extensive detail in this public document.
Critical Facilities
Critical facilities provide essential community functions that the City has prioritized
as meriting additional attention for emergency preparation. These can include both
public and private assets. Critical facilities identified in the City's LHMP include City
Hall, local fire stations, the Sheriffs Station, the Palm Desert Corporation Yard, local
schools, the waste water treatment plant, and the Joslyn Center.
Emergency Preparedness and Coordination
The City of Palm Desert actively prepares to safeguard the community from the ,
numerous potential hazards that could occur. The City undertakes several
emergency preparedness activities, establishing procedures and responsibilities for
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emergency response. Land use rules and service providers also play a role in
achieving readiness for hazards and emergencies. Additionally, the City is supported
by several other external entities to provide response services.
Emergency Preparation
The City of Palm Desert has established a framework for emergency preparation and
response. Key preparation tasks and tools are outlined below, including an overview
of roles identified in the EDP.
Emergency Operations Center
The City's Desert Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is the central management
entity responsible for directing and coordinating the various City departments and
other agencies in their emergency response activities. The EOC also serves as the
physical location from which information and resources are coordinated. The City's
Emergency Operations Plan establishes City Hall as the primary EOC, with an
alternate center located at the City Corporation Yard. The EDP provides guidance for
activation and deactivation of an Emergency Operations Center, including an action
plan for the EOC in event of an emergency.
Emergency Notification Program
The City of Palm Desert is a member of Riverside County's Emergency Alert System
EAS). The EAS is a statewide network of commercial broadcasting stations and
interconnecting facilities authorized by the Federal Communications Commission
FCC) to operate during national disasters or emergencies. The EAS provides
immediate warnings for hazards such as flash floods, child abductions, or needs for
evacuation.
Emergency Services — Peak -Load Water Supplies
The availability of water greatly affects the City's ability to effectively respond to any
occurrences of fire. Water services in the Coachella Valley come from the Coachella
Valley Water District (CVWD). The CVWD provides domestic water services to Palm
Desert using wells to extract groundwater from the Whitewater River subbasin. The
groundwater supply consists of a combination of natural runoff, inflows from
adjacent basins, returns from, groundwater, recycled water, and imported water use.
Drinking water is met primarily from groundwater sources, while irrigation water is
supplied primarily from recycled wastewater and imported water.
Annual demand for groundwater has exceeded the ability of the subbasin to
recharge, resulting in overdraft conditions. The CVWD, recognizing the need for
other sources of water to reduce demand on groundwater, initiated water
reclamation in 1967 and currently operates six water reclamation plants (WRPs) in
the valley. Recycled water from two of these facilities has served golf course and
greenbelt irrigation in the Palm Desert area for many years, reducing demand on the
groundwater basin. A third facility (WRP 7), located north of Indio, began providing
recycled water for golf course and greenbelt irrigation in Palm Desert in 1997.
The CVWD continues to expand recycled water services to golf courses and other
nonpotable needs to reduce peak -load supply. Typically, demand is highest during
summer months because of water needs for landscaping. Demand for recycled water
exceeds the CVWD's current supply and would require additional infrastructure for
recycled water connections. The district has plans to expand pipeline connections to
the Mid -Valley Pipeline (MVP) recycled water system, with the potential to connect
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at least 10 additional golf courses. Completion of the MVP project would further
reduce demands on groundwater and enhance the City's ability to meet peak -load '
water supplies during an emergency.
Emergency Access and Response
Evacuation Routes
Key evacuation routes in the city consist primarily of the north —south connections
between Palm Desert and 1-10 and Highway 111, including Monterey Avenue,
Portola Avenue (following the planned construction of the interchange), Cook Street,
and Washington Street. Both Monterey Avenue and Washington Street provide all-
weather bridges to the highways. Cook Street and Portola Avenue also provide
connections across the Whitewater River.
Coordination with Riverside County will be critical to support connections to
unincorporated SOI areas. Areas of the S01 north of Interstate 10 have higher
potential for isolation in case of a hazard. In the southern 501, areas along State
Route 74 such as Royal Carrizo could face similar challenges of isolation in case of a
hazardous event.
A process to identify evacuation routes appropriate to given hazards is established in
the City's EDP. City departments are responsible for development of department -
specific Standard Operating Procedures and Response Plans with evacuation routes,
with varied priorities based on hazard.
Emergency Access — Roadway Widths
To ensure the community is accessible to emergency response personnel, the City '
establishes minimum roadway widths and access requirements. Section 26.40.040 of
the Palm Desert Municipal Code establishes minimum roadway widths for
subdivision development. Minimum widths range from 24 to 106 feet, with
standards that vary based on street parking characteristics. To date, roadway widths
or parked vehicles have not hindered emergency response access.
Emergency Services Agencies and Organizations
The City's Risk Management Department coordinates and manages Palm Deserts
emergency services and providers. The City's Risk Manager serves as the
community's emergency manager. Fire protection, first response emergency medical
services, and natural disaster preparedness services in Palm Desert are provided by
the Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD), in cooperation with the California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). As of 2015, Palm Desert had a
total Fire Department staffing of 44 positions.
Emergency Dispatch Services
Regional communications and dispatch services are provided by the RCFD, which
serves approximately 1,360, 000 residents in an area spanning 7,200 square miles.
RCFD is an all risk, full -service fire department with three fire stations located
strategically throughout the City of Palm Desert to provide highly effective
protection: Station 71 serving North Palm Desert at 73995 Country Club Drive,
Station 33 serving Central Palm Desert at 44400 Town Center Way, and Station 67
serving South Palm Desert at 73200 Mesa View Drive. The city participates in a
regional cooperative agreement and benefits from resources responding from other ,
nearby stations, ensuring that peak loads and major incidents are handled promptly.
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In 2013, the RCFD responded to 133,536 total incidents and 8,172 calls for service in
Palm Desert. The average en -route -to -on -scene response time was 3.6 minutes, with
86.2 percent of call response under 5 minutes. There are no service gaps in the city.
All areas within the city, including those in SRAs/VHFHSZ, receive adequate
emergency services.
Flood Services
Countywide, flood control services are provided by the Riverside County Flood
Control and Water Conservation District. The district has the responsibility of
protecting people, property and watersheds in the county from flood damage.
District tasks include regulation of drainage and development in the floodplain, the
construction of channels and flood facilities, and flood warning and early detection.
Both the Coachella Valley Water District and the Riverside County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District are responsible for the management of regional
drainage within and in the vicinity of Palm Desert, including rivers, major streams
and their tributaries, and areas of significant sheet flooding. The City participates in
stormwater management related to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES). For purposes of NPDES permits, the City serves as a co-permittee
with the County of Riverside, CVWD, Riverside County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District, and municipalities in the Whitewater River subbasin.
Police Services
The Riverside County Sheriffs Department provides contract services in Palm Desert
and the SOI as the Palm Desert Police Department (PDPI)). Services include general
law enforcement and police protection services. As of early 2015, the PDPD operated
with 81 staff members.
Regional Services and Coordination
The City of Palm Desert participates in regional forums to monitor and coordinate
emergency preparation tasks. The City participates in the Coachella Valley
Emergency Managers Association, in addition to the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments' (CVAG) Public Safety Group. Both forums provide an opportunity to
identify and prepare regional evacuation routes and other key emergency response
tasks.
In coordination with the RCFD Office of Emergency Services, the City of Palm Desert
also plans for extreme heat conditions. Together with the County, the City operates
two local cooling stations during extreme heat occurrences: the Joslyn Center
located at 73750 Catalina Way, and the Palm Desert Community Center located at
43900 San Pablo Avenue. These cooling centers offer a safe, air-conditioned space in
times of extreme heat.
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Goals and Policies
Goal 1. Leadership. City leadership that promotes
collaboration within the region that sustains
maximum resilience to emergencies and disasters.
Policies
1.1 Hazards Information. Establish and maintain a database
containing maps and other information that identifies and
describes the community's hazards.
1.2 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Maintain and regularly update the
City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) as an integrated
component of the General Plan, in coordination with Riverside
County and other participating jurisdictions, to maintain
eligibility for maximum grant funding.
1.3 Hazards Education. Consult with agencies and partners to
provide public education materials on safe locations and
evacuation routes in case of emergency or hazardous event.
1.4 Critical Facilities. Prepare existing critical facilities for resilience
to hazards and develop new facilities outside of hazard -prone
areas.
1.5 Emergency Plans and Processes. Consult with the Coachella
Valley Emergency Managers Association and CVAG to maintain
and update the City's Emergency Operations Plan, and maintain
SEMS compliant disaster preparedness plans for evacuation and
supply routes, communications networks, and critical facilities'
capabilities.
1.6 Utility Reliability. Coordinate with providers and agencies
including the CVWD and Southern California Edison for access to
reliable utilities and water supply to minimize potential impacts
of hazards and emergencies to pipelines and infrastructure.
1.7 Citizen Preparedness. Continue to promote citizen -based
disaster preparedness and emergency response through
Riverside County's Community Emergency Response Team
CERT) training and certifications.
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Goal 2. Geologic hazards. A built environment that
minimizes risks from seismic and geologic hazards,
including hazards due to wind erosion.
Policies
2.1 Seismic Standards. Consider exceeding minimum seismic safety
standards for critical facilities that ensure building function and
support continuity of critical services and emergency response
after a seismic event.
2.2 Structural Stability. Maintain development code standards to
prohibit siting of new septic tanks, seepage pits, drainage
facilities, and heavily irrigated areas away from structure
foundations to reduce potential soil collapse.
2.3 Seismic Retrofits to the Existing Building Stock. Create a phased
program for seismic retrofits to existing public and private
unreinforced buildings to meet current requirements.
2.4 Wind Hazards. Support integrated land management for site
design and improvements that protect the natural and built
environment, including both public and private structures, from
hazardous wind events.
Goal 3. Flood hazards. A community where
flooding and inundation hazards are contained within
areas reserved for open space.
Policies
3.1 Flood Risk in New Development. Require all new development
to minimize flood risk with siting and design measures, such as
grading that prevents adverse drainage impacts to adjacent
properties, on -site retention of runoff, and minimization of
structures located in floodplains.
3.2 Flood Infrastructure. Require new development to contribute to
funding regional flood control infrastructure improvements.
3.3 Stormwater Management. Monitor, update, and enforce
stormwater management plans in coordination with regional
agencies, utilities, and other jurisdictions.
3.4 Open Space for Flood Control. Prioritize open space or uses that
serve recreational purposes as a preferred land use within areas
of high flood risk.
3.5 Dam Failure. Disseminate information on dam inundation areas
subject to potential risks of flooding in the event of dam failure
or seismic hazard, including preparation for seiche events, which
can be caused by seismic events and consist of the occurrence
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of a standing wave that oscillates in a body of water, such as a
dam.
3.6 Special Flood Hazard Areas. Locate new essential public
facilities out of the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) as
identified in Municipal Code Title 28. Assess the conditions of
existing utilities, roads, and other structures within the SFHAs,
and implement risk reduction measures, where necessary.
Goal 4. Fire hazards. Existing and future
development is protected from wildfire hazards, with
decreased frequency and intensity of wildfire
incidents despite increased density and urbanization
within the community.
Policies
4.1 Fire Preparation. Maintain optimal fire readiness and response service
in coordination with Riverside County and other agencies. Review inter -
jurisdictional fire response agreements and ensure that the agreements
and firefighting resources, including water supply, can meet current and
future needs, including increased demand from new development and
changing fire regimes.
4.2 Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Adopt and implement fire mitigation
standards for areas designated as High and Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones per CalFire, including safe access for emergency response
vehicles, visible street signs, and water supplies for structural fire
suppression.
4.3 Brush Clearance. Require new development and homeowners
associations to maintain brush clearance criteria that meets 120% of the
current state requirement for fire hazard severity zones in the city.
4.4 Inventory of Structures for Fire Risk. Prepare an inventory of all
structures and ownership information for structures in each fire hazard
severity zone in the city and the SO].
4.5 Fire Education. Disseminate information on fire risks and minimum
standards, including guidance for new development in the wildland-
urban interface and fire hazard severity zones.
4.6 Future Emergency Service Needs. Require new developments and
homeowners associations along the wildland urban interface to house
the proper equipment and infrastructure to respond to wildland fire
incidents.
4.7 Open Space Preservation. Consult with neighboring jurisdictions,
private property owners, and other agencies to identify resource
management activities that can both enhance open space areas and
reduce wildland fire.
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4.8 New Essential Public Facilities. When planning new essential public
facilities for the SOI, avoid locations within any state responsibility area
or very high fire hazard severity zone. If not possible, mandate
construction methods or other measures to ensure minimal damage to
the facilities.
4.9 Existing development in Fire Hazard Zones. Direct the Planning
Department Code Compliance Division to identify and track properties
that are not in conformance with contemporary fire safe standards
adopted by the City, especially of road standards and vegetative hazard.
Reach out to these property owners during redevelopment or other
permitting processes to work out a mitigation plan to achieve
conformance.
4.10 Redevelopment in Fire Hazard Zones. Require all redevelopment in
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) to comply with the latest
California Building Standards Code (Title 24), including the California Fire
Code (Part 9). Coordinate with the Fire Department on evaluation of
rebuilding after a large fire and require implementation of fire safe
design and additional measures where necessary.
4.11 Long Term Fire Hazard Reduction. Coordinate with the Fire Department
and consult with private property owners, homeowner associations and
other organizations to identify roadside fuel reduction plan, otherwise
provide for the long-term maintenance of defensible space clearances
around structures, and include fire breaks in the VHFHSZ where
appropriate.
Goal S. Extreme weather. Improved quality of life
for residents, workers, and visitors during extreme
heat events.
Policies
5.1 Extreme Heat Vulnerabilities. Analyze and address groups with
vulnerabilities to extreme heat, including youth, the elderly, nursing
homes, or communities with older structures that lack adequate air
conditioning.
5.2 Education on Extreme Heat. Educate visitors and residents on the risks
of extreme heat using brochures, public service announcements, and
other methods.
5.3 Backup energy sources. Obtain and install backup power equipment for
critical public facilities to ensure they are functional during a power
failure that might result from extreme weather.
5.4 Below ground utilities. Provide information and education to encourage
private stakeholders with formation of assessment districts that would
finance and replace overhead electric lines with subsurface lines that
will not be affected by fallen trees and branches during windstorms.
5.5 Tree trimming. Support utility companies in their enforcement of the
national guidelines on tree trimming and vegetation management
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around electric transmission and communication lines to prevent or
reduce the potential for felled branches or trees to cause power outages '
and disrupted communications.
5.6 Wind barriers. Encourage the preservation and establishment of
additional wind barriers in the form of hedges and tree lines to reduce
the effects of dust and sand.
Goal 6. Human -caused hazards and hazardous
materials. A safe community with minimal risk
from hazardous materials and human -caused
hazards.
Policies
6.1 Site Remediation. Encourage and facilitate the adequate and timely
cleanup of existing and future contaminated sites and the compatibility
of future land uses.
6.2 Airport Hazards. Upon annexation of areas within the Bermuda Dunes
Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Area, adopt and implement airport
compatibility zones for protection of people and property.
6.3 Airport compatibility. Require new development in the vicinity of
Bermuda Dunes Airport to conform to the County s airport land use and
safety plans. Notwithstanding the allowable land use intensities and
densities set forth by the Land Use and Community Character Element,
there may be more restrictive density and intensity limitations on land '
use and development parameters, as set forth by the Airport Land Use
and Compatibility Plan. Additionally, per the Airport Land Use Plan,
there may be additional limits, restrictions, and requirements, such as
aviation easements, height limits, occupancy limits, and deed
restrictions, required of new developments within the vicinity of the
airport.
6.4 Wildlife Hazards Study. New developments proposing golf course or
significant open space and/or water features shall prepare a wildlife
hazard study if the site is within the Airport Influence Area.
6.5 Airport Land Use Commission Review. Before the
adoption or amendment of this General Plan, any specific
plan, the adoption or amendment of a zoning ordinance
or building regulation within the planning boundary of the
airport land use compatibility plan, refer proposed actions
for review, determination and processing by the Riverside
County Airport Land Use Commission as provided by the
Airport Land Use Law. Notify the Airport Land Use
Commission office and send a Request for Agency
Comments for all new projects, and projects proposing '
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added flour area or cjiaitye lit building occupancy type
located within the Bermuda Dunes Airport Influence Area.
6.6 Federal Aviation Administration Review. Projects that require an FAA
notice and review will be conditioned accordingly by the City to obtain
an FAA Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation prior to issuance
of any building permits.
6.7 Residential Development near airport. New residential development
within Airport Compatibility Zone D shall have a net density of at least
five dwelling units per acre. New dwelling units should not be permitted
as secondary uses of the Urban Employment Center General Plan
Designation within Airport Compatibility Zone C.
6.9 Nonresidential Development near airport. The land use intensity of
nonresidential structures within Airport Compatibility Zones B1, C, and
D shall be limited as set forth by Table 2A of the Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan.
6.9 Hospitals near airport. Prohibit hospitals within Airport Compatibility
Zones Bi and C and discouraged in Airport Compatibility Zone D.
6. 10 Stadiums and gathering spaces. Major spectator -oriented sports
stadiums, amphitheaters, concert halls shall be discouraged beneath
principal flight tracks.
6.12 Regional coordination. Promote coordinated long-range planning
between the City, airport authorities, businesses and the public to meet
the region's aviation needs.
6. 12 Railroad Safety. When considering development adjacent to the
railroad right-of-way, work to minimize potential safety issues and land
use conflicts associated with railroad adjacency.
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LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. GPA 21-0002 Update
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL TO
CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) 21-0002 UPDATING
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT’S HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
The City of Palm Desert (City) has prepared updates to the Housing Element, 6th Cycle (2021-
2029) of the General Plan for re-adoption.
Project Location/Description:
Project Description:
The Housing Element identifies the City’s housing conditions, classifies needs, and
establishes goals, objectives, and policies that are the foundation of the City’s housing and
growth strategy. The Housing Element is one of the mandatory components of the General
Plan and is the only Element individually certified by the State's Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) for an eight-year cycle.
The City Council adopted the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element (Housing Element) on March
10, 2022. After adoption, the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD) issued a comment letter requiring the City incorporate additional analysis and
modifications to the adopted Housing Element in order to obtain certification. In response, the
Housing Element has been revised to address HCD's comments and received conditional
confirmation from HCD to move forward with the re-adoption process. Once re-adopted, the
revised Housing Element will be resubmitted to HCD for final certification.
Recommendation: City Council to adopt a resolution to re-adopting the City’s Housing
Element, 6th Cycle (2021-2029) of the General Plan.
Public Hearing: The public hearing will be held before the City Council on Thursday,
September 29, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. The hearing will be conducted in accordance
with the City’s emergency protocols for social distancing. Options for remote participation will
be listed on the Posted Agenda for the meeting at: https://www.cityofpalmdesert.org/our-
city/mayor-and-city-council-/city-council-meeting-information-center.
Public Review: The Draft Housing Element update is available for public review Monday
through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by contacting the project planner, Rosie Lua,
Planning Manager. Please submit written comments to the Planning/Land Development
Division. If any group challenges the action in court, issues raised may be limited to only those
issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence at, or
prior to the City Council hearing. All comments and any questions should be directed to:
Rosie Lua, Planning Manager
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-0611, Extension 480
rlua@cityofpalmdesert.org
PUBLISH: THE DESERT SUN ANTHONY J. MEJIA, CITY CLERK APRIL
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
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CITY PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
PREPARED BY: Jessica Gonzales, Housing Manager
REQUEST: APPROVE A PROPOSED PLAN FOR BOND ISSUANCE BY THE
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE
VITALIA APARTMENT PROJECT LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF GERALD FORD DRIVE, EAST OF THE PALM DESERT
SHERIFF STATION, IDENTIFIED AS THE APPROXIMATE +/-
11.94 ACRE PORTION OF APN 694-310-006
RECOMMENDATION:
1.Conduct the public hearing under the requirements of Tax and Equity Fiscal
Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(the “Code”) in connection with the proposed issuance in one or more series of
revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “CMFA”), a joint
exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, in an
amount not to exceed $62,000,000, (the “Bonds”), to finance the acquisition,
construction, improvement and equipping of the 269-unit Vitalia Apartments, a
multifamily rental housing project located at the south side of Gerald Ford Drive,
west of Portola Road (a portion of APN 694-310-006), Palm Desert, California (the
“Project”) and receive public comments.
2.Adopt a resolution in the form attached hereto approving the issuance of the Bonds
by CMFA for the benefit of Palm Desert Pacific Associates, a California Limited
Partnership (the "Borrower") a partnership of which Pacific West Communities, Inc.
(the "Developer") or a related person to the Developer is the general partner, to
provide for the financing of the Project. Such adoption is solely for the purposes
of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code and California Government
Code Sections 6500 et seq.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
On August 26, 2021, the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving the
development of a 269-unit apartment project, known as Vitalia Apartments, on a vacant
+/-11.94-acre portion site located on the south side of Gerald Ford Drive. The Borrower
is requesting bond financing from the CMFA in an aggregate principal amount not to
exceed $62,000,000 of tax-exempt revenue bonds to construct the project. CMFA was
formed on January 1, 2004, to provide local governments with tools for the timely
financing of public benefit projects.
As part of the process to issue bonds, the local agency is required to hold a public hearing
and adopt a resolution supportive of the bond issuance. The Bonds to be issued by the
CMFA for the Project will be the sole responsibility of the Borrower, and the City will have
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no financial, legal, moral obligation, liability or responsibility for the Project or the
repayment of the Bonds for the financing of the Project. All financing documents with
respect to the issuance of the Bonds will contain clear disclaimers that the Bonds are not
obligations of the City and will be paid solely from funds provided by the Borrower.
Affordable housing development is a priority of the City Council, and therefore staff
recommends that the City Council take public testimony during the public hearing and
adopt a resolution supporting the Borrower’s request.
Strategic Plan:
This project achieves several priorities under the Land Use, Housing & Open Space
chapter and the Transportation chapter of the Strategic Plan.
Land Use, Housing & Open Space
• Priority No. 2: “Facilitate development of high-quality housing for people of all
income levels.”
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the City resulting from the approval of the Borrower’s request.
Adoption of a resolution would allow CMFA to issue housing bonds for the financing of
the construction of 269-unit Vitalia Apartment project.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Eric Ceja
Special Bond Counsel: Jim G. Grayson, Esq.
Finance Director: Veronica Chavez
Assistant City Manager: Chris Escobedo
City Manager: Todd Hileman
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft City Council Resolution.
2. City Council Public Hearing Notice.
3. Indemnity Agreement
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RESOLUTION NO._______________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
REVENUE BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $62,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING
OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION,
IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF VITALIA APARTMENTS
AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
WHEREAS, Palm Desert Pacific Associates, a California Limited Partnership (the
"Borrower") a partnership of which Pacific West Communities, Inc. (the "Developer") or a related
person to the Developer is the general partner, has requested that the California Municipal Finance
Authority (the "Authority") adopt a plan of financing providing for the issuance of exempt facility
bonds for a qualified residential rental project pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") in one or more series issued from time to time, including
bonds issued to refund such exempt facility bonds in one or more series from time to time, and at
no time to exceed $62,000,000 in aggregate principal amount (the "Bonds"), to finance or refinance
the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project
located at the south side of Gerald Ford Drive, west of Portola Road (a portion of APN 694-310-
006), Palm Desert, California (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the issuance of the Bonds by the
Authority must be approved by the City of Palm Desert (the "City") because the Project is located
within the territorial limits of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City (the "City Council") is the elected legislative
body of the City and is one of the "applicable elected representatives" required to approve the
issuance of the Bonds under Section 147(f) of the Code; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has requested that the City Council approve the issuance of the
Bonds by the Authority in order to satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the
Code and the requirements of Section 4 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the
California Municipal Finance Authority, dated as of January 1, 2004 (the "Agreement"), among
certain local agencies, including the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the City Council has, following notice
duly given, held a public hearing regarding the issuance of the Bonds, and now desires to approve
the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing resolutions are true and correct.
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Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority.
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council that this resolution constitute approval of the
issuance of the Bonds by the Authority, for the purposes of (i) Section 147(f) of the Code by the
applicable elected representative of the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in
which the Project is located, in accordance with said Section 147(f), and (ii) Section 4 of the
Agreement.
Section 3. The issuance of the Bonds shall be subject to the approval of the Authority of
all financing documents relating thereto to which the Authority is a party. The City shall have no
responsibility or liability whatsoever with respect to the Bonds.
Section 4. Neither the City nor its staff have reviewed or considered the financial feasibility
of the Project or the expected financing or operation of the Project with regard to any State of
California statutory requirements. The adoption of this Resolution shall not obligate the City or
any department thereof to (i) provide any financing to acquire or construct the Project or any
refinancing of the Project; (ii) approve any application or request for or take any other action in
connection with any planning approval, permit or other action necessary for the acquisition,
construction, rehabilitation, installation or operation of the Project; (iii) make any contribution or
advance any funds whatsoever to the Authority; or (iv) take any further action with respect to the
Authority or its membership therein.
Section 5. The officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally,
to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents which they deem
necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of
this resolution and the financing transaction approved hereby.
Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert this ___ day of
________, 2022.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Attest:
By:
City Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING ISSUANCE OF EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS
FOR VITALIA APARTMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 29, 2022, the City Council of the
City of Palm Desert will conduct a public hearing at 4:00 p.m. via teleconference as
required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code"), with
respect to a proposed plan of financing providing for the issuance by the California
Municipal Finance Authority (the "Authority") of exempt facility bonds for a qualified
residential rental project pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the Code in one or more series
issued from time to time, including bonds issued to refund such exempt facility bonds in
one or more series from time to time, in an amount not to exceed $62,000,000 in
aggregate principal amount (the "Bonds"). The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to: (1)
finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of Vitalia
Apartments, a multifamily rental housing project located at the south side of Gerald Ford
Drive, west of Portola Road (a portion of APN 694-310-006), Palm Desert, California; and
(2) pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. The
facilities are to be owned by Palm Desert Pacific Associates, a California Limited
Partnership (the "Borrower") or a partnership of which Pacific West Communities, Inc.
(the "Developer") or a related person to the Developer is the general partner.
The Bonds and the obligation to pay principal of and interest thereon and any redemption
premium with respect thereto do not constitute indebtedness or an obligation of the
Authority, the State of California or any political subdivision thereof, within the meaning of
any constitutional or statutory debt limitation, or a charge against the general credit or taxing
powers of any of them. The Bonds shall be a limited obligation of the Authority, payable
solely from certain revenues duly pledged therefor and generally representing amounts paid
by the Borrower.
Those wishing to comment on the proposed financing or refinancing and the nature and
location of the Project may call the toll-free number (833) 548-0276 and enter meeting ID
__________ or join the Zoom Webinar link available on the posted agenda.
Public comments may also be submitted via email by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting
to _________@cityofpalmdesert.org or mail to City Clerk, City of Palm Desert, 73510 Fred
Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260.
CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY CLERK
Publish: 9/15/2022
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INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
THIS INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of September
___, 2022, by and between PACIFIC WEST COMMUNITIES, INC., an Idaho corporation
(“Pacific West”), and the CITY OF PALM DESERT, a California municipal corporation (the
“City”), with reference to the following facts and circumstances:
R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, Palm Desert Pacific Associates, a California Limited Partnership, a
partnership of which Pacific West or a related person to Pacific West is the general partner, has
requested that the California Municipal Finance Authority (the "Authority") adopt a plan of
financing providing for the issuance of exempt facility bonds for a qualified residential rental
project pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") in one or
more series issued from time to time, including bonds issued to refund such exempt facility bonds
in one or more series from time to time, and at no time to exceed $62,000,000 in aggregate
principal amount (the "Bonds"), to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement
and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project located at the south side of Gerald Ford
Drive, west of Portola Road (a portion of APN 694-310-006), Palm Desert, California; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the issuance of the Bonds by the
Authority must be approved by the City because the Project is located within the territorial limits
of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City (the "City Council") is the elected legislative
body of the City and is one of the "applicable elected representatives" required to approve the
issuance of the Bonds under Section 147(f) of the Code; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has requested that the City Council approve the issuance of the
Bonds by the Authority in order to satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the
Code and the requirements of Section 4 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the
California Municipal Finance Authority, dated as of January 1, 2004 (the "Agreement"), among
certain local agencies, including the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the City Council has, following notice
duly given, held a public hearing regarding the issuance of the Bonds, and on September ___, 2022
adopted Resolution No. ___ of the City approving the issuance of the Bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, and the City’s adoption of
Resolution No. ____, Pacific West and the City agree as follows:
1. Indemnification. From and after the execution of this Agreement, Pacific West
hereby agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably acceptable to City) and hold harmless
the City and its officers, employees and council members (collectively, the “City Parties”) from
and against all legal actions or proceedings, and any other claims, liabilities, losses, judgments,
damages, awards, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs actually
incurred by the City Parties) arising directly or indirectly out of or related to the City’s approval
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of the issuance of the Bonds as provided in Resolution No. ___ of the City and adopted on
September ___, 2022.
2. Governing Law; Interpretation/Construction of Agreement. This Agreement shall
be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California in effect at the time of the
execution of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be construed according to its fair meaning as
if prepared by both parties hereto.
3. Modifications; Waivers. No modifications of this Agreement, shall be effective
unless it is in writing and is duly authorized and executed by the parties hereto, and similarly no
waiver by either party of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing
and is duly authorized and executed by the waiving party.
4. Severability. If any term, provision, condition or covenant of this Agreement or
the application thereof to any party or circumstance shall, to any extent, be held invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of this instrument, or the application of such term, provision,
condition or covenant to persons or circumstances other than those as to whom or which it is held
invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this
Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
5. Merger of Prior Agreements and Understandings. This Agreement contains the
entire understanding between the parties related to the matters covered by this Agreement and all
prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations and statements, whether
oral or written, are merged herein and shall be of no further force or effect.
6. Counterparts; Electronic Delivery. This Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts which, when taken together, shall constitute a fully-executed original.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Pacific West and the City have executed this Agreement as of
the date first set forth above.
PACIFIC WEST COMMUNITIES, INC.,
an Idaho corporation
By:
Name:
Title:
By:
Name:
Title:
CITY OF PALM DESERT,
a California municipal corporation
By:
Name:
Title:
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
PREPARED BY: Jessica Gonzales, Housing Manager
REQUEST: APPROVE A PROPOSED PLAN FOR BOND ISSUANCE BY THE
CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES' DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY FOR THE GERALD FORD APARTMENT PROJECT
LOCATED AT 75580 GERALD FORD DRIVE, PALM DESERT.
RECOMMENDATION:
1.Conduct the public hearing under the requirements of Tax and Equity Fiscal
Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(the “Code”) in connection with the proposed issuance in one or more series of
revenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority
(“CSCDA”), a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of
California, in an amount not to exceed Fifty-Five Million Dollars $55,000,000 (the
“Bonds”), to finance the acquisition, construction and development of the 150-unit
Gerald Ford Apartments, a multifamily rental housing project located at located at
75580 Gerald Ford Drive, Palm Desert, California (the “Project”) and receive public
comments.
2.Adopt a resolution in the form attached hereto approving the issuance of the Bonds
by CSCDA for the benefit of Gerald Ford Apartments, LP, a California Limited
Partnership (the "Borrower") a partnership of which Western National Group, a
California Corporation (the "Developer") or a related person to the Developer is the
general partner, to provide for the financing of the Project. Such adoption is solely
for the purposes of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code and California
Government Code Sections 6500 et seq.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
On June 7, 2022, the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving the
development of a 150-unit apartment project, known as Gerald Ford Apartments, located
at 75580 Gerald Ford Drive, Palm Desert. The Borrower is requesting bond financing
from the CSCDA in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed Fifty-Five Million Dollars
$55,000,000 of tax-exempt revenue bonds to construct the project. CSCDA was formed,
to provide local governments with tools for the timely financing of public benefit projects.
As part of the process to issue bonds, the local agency is required to hold a public hearing
and adopt a resolution supportive of the bond issuance. The Bonds to be issued by the
CSCDA for the Project will be the sole responsibility of the Borrower, and the City will
have no financial, legal, moral obligation, liability or responsibility for the Project or the
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repayment of the Bonds for the financing of the Project. All financing documents with
respect to the issuance of the Bonds will contain clear disclaimers that the Bonds are not
obligations of the City and will be paid solely from funds provided by the Borrower.
Affordable housing development is a priority of the City Council, and therefore staff
recommends that the City Council take public testimony during the public hearing and
adopt a resolution supporting the Borrower’s request.
Strategic Plan:
This project achieves several priorities under the Land Use, Housing & Open Space
chapter and the Transportation chapter of the Strategic Plan.
Land Use, Housing & Open Space
• Priority No. 2: “Facilitate development of high-quality housing for people of all
income levels.”
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact on the City resulting from the approval of the Borrower’s request.
Adoption of a resolution would allow CSCDA to issue housing bonds for the financing of
the construction of 150-unit Gerald Ford Apartment project.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Eric Ceja
Special Bond Counsel: Jim G. Grayson, Esq.
Finance Director: Veronica Chavez
Assistant City Manager: Chris Escobedo
City Manager: Todd Hileman
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft City Council Resolution
2. City Council Public Hearing Notice
3. Indemnity Agreement
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RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE
COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS
FOR THE GERALD FORD APARTMENTS
WHEREAS, the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (the
"Authority") is authorized pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code Section 6500
et seq. and the terms of an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, dated
as of June 1, 1988 (the "Agreement"), among certain local agencies throughout the State of
California, including the City of Palm Desert (the "City"), to issue revenue bonds in accordance
with Chapter 7 of Part 5 of Division 31 of the California Health and Safety Code for the purpose
of financing multifamily rental housing projects; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Ford Apartments, LP (the “Borrower”) or a partnership of which
Western National Group, a California Corporation (the "Developer") or a related person to the
Developer is the general partner, has requested that the Authority adopt a plan of financing
providing for the issuance of exempt facility bonds for a qualified residential rental project
pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") in one or more
series issued from time to time, including bonds issued to refund such exempt facility bonds in
one or more series from time to time, and at no time to exceed Fifty-Five Million Dollars
$55,000,000.00 in outstanding aggregate principal amount (the "Bonds"), to finance or refinance
the acquisition, construction and development of a multifamily rental housing project located at
75580 Gerald Ford Drive, Palm Desert, California (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, prior to their issuance, the Bonds are
required to be approved by the "applicable elected representative" of the governmental units on
whose behalf such bonds are expected to be issued and by a governmental unit having jurisdiction
over the entire area in which any facility financed by such bonds is to be located, after a public
hearing held following reasonable public notice; and
WHEREAS, the members of this City Council (this "City Council") are the applicable
elected representatives of the City; and
WHEREAS, there has been published, at least 7 days prior to the date hereof, in a
newspaper of general circulation within the City, a notice that a public hearing regarding the Bonds
would be held on a date specified in such notice; and
WHEREAS, such public hearing was conducted on such date, at which time an
opportunity was provided to interested parties to present arguments both for and against the
issuance of the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Authority is also requesting that the City Council approve the issuance of
any refunding bonds hereafter issued by the Authority for the purpose of refinancing the Bonds
which financed the Project (the "Refunding Bonds"), but only in such cases where federal tax laws
would not require additional consideration or approval by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, it is intended that this resolution shall constitute the approval of the issuance
of the Bonds required by Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 9 of the Agreement;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds and the
Refunding Bonds by the Authority. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council that this
resolution constitute approval of the Bonds for the purposes of (a) Section 147(f) of the Code and
(b) Section 9 of the Agreement.
Section 3. The issuance of the Bonds shall be subject to the approval of the Authority
of all financing documents relating thereto to which the Authority is a party. The City shall have
no responsibility or liability whatsoever with respect to the Bonds.
Section 4. Neither the City nor its staff have reviewed or considered the financial
feasibility of the Project or the expected financing or operation of the Project with regard to any
State of California statutory requirements. The adoption of this Resolution shall not obligate the
City or any department thereof to (i) provide any financing to acquire or construct the Project or
any refinancing of the Project; (ii) approve any application or request for or take any other action
in connection with any planning approval, permit or other action necessary for the acquisition,
construction, rehabilitation, installation or operation of the Project; (iii) make any contribution or
advance any funds whatsoever to the Authority; or (iv) take any further action with respect to the
Authority or its membership therein.
Section 5. The officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and
severally, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents that they
deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms and
intent of this resolution and the financing approved hereby.
Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, at its regular meeting held on the 29th day of September 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING ISSUANCE OF EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS
FOR GERALD FORD APARTMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, September 29, 2022, the City Council of
the City of Palm Desert (the "City") will conduct a public hearing at 4:00 p.m. via
teleconference as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the
"Code"), at which it will hear and consider information concerning a proposed plan of
financing providing for the issuance by the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority of exempt facility bonds for a qualified residential rental project
pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the Code in one or more series issued from time to time,
including bonds issued to refund such exempt facility bonds in one or more series from
time to time, and at no time to exceed Fifty-Five Million Dollars $55,000,000 in outstanding
aggregate principal amount, to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction and
development of a multifamily rental housing project located at 75580 Gerald Ford Drive,
Palm Desert, California. The facilities are to be owned by Gerald Ford Apartments, LP
(the “Borrower”) or a partnership of which Western National Group, a
(the "Developer") or a related person to the Developer is the general
partner (the "Project").
Those wishing to comment on the proposed financing or refinancing and the nature and
location of the Project may call the toll free number (833) 548-0276 and enter meeting ID
__________ or join the Zoom Webinar link available on the posted agenda.
Public comments may also be submitted via email by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting
to _________@cityofpalmdesert.org or mail to City Clerk, City of Palm Desert, 73510
Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260.
CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
City Clerk
Publish: 9/15/2022
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INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
THIS INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of
September ___, 2022, by and between WESTERN NATIONAL GROUP, a
California Corporation (“WNG”), and the CITY OF PALM DESERT, a California
municipal corporation (the “City”), with reference to the following facts and
circumstances:
R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, Gerald Ford Apartments, a California Limited Partnership, a
partnership of which WNG or a related person to WNG is the general partner, has
requested that the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (the
"CSCDA") adopt a plan of financing providing for the issuance of exempt facility
bonds for a qualified residential rental project pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") in one or more series issued from
time to time, including bonds issued to refund such exempt facility bonds in one or
more series from time to time, and at no time to exceed $55,000,000 in aggregate
principal amount (the "Bonds"), to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction
and development of a multifamily rental housing project located at 75580 Gerald
Ford Drive, Palm Desert, California; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the issuance of the
Bonds by CSCDA must be approved by the City because the Project is located
within the territorial limits of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City (the "City Council") is the elected
legislative body of the City and is one of the "applicable elected representatives"
required to approve the issuance of the Bonds under Section 147(f) of the Code;
and
WHEREAS, the CSCDA has requested that the City Council approve the
issuance of the Bonds by the CSCDA in order to satisfy the public approval
requirement of Section 147(f) of the Code and the requirements of Section 9 of the
Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to the
CSCDA, dated as of June 1, 1988 (the "Agreement"), among certain local
agencies, including the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the City Council has,
following notice duly given, held a public hearing regarding the issuance of the
Bonds, and on September ___, 2022 adopted Resolution No. ___ of the City
approving the issuance of the Bonds.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, and the
City’s adoption of Resolution No. ____, WNG and the City agree as follows:
1. Indemnification. From and after the execution of this Agreement,
WNG hereby agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably acceptable to
City) and hold harmless the City and its officers, employees and council members
(collectively, the “City Parties”) from and against all legal actions or proceedings,
and any other claims, liabilities, losses, judgments, damages, awards, costs and
expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs actually incurred
by the City Parties) arising directly or indirectly out of or related to the City’s
approval of the issuance of the Bonds as provided in Resolution No. ___ of the
City and adopted on September ___, 2022.
2. Governing Law; Interpretation/Construction of Agreement. This
Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California
in effect at the time of the execution of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be
construed according to its fair meaning as if prepared by both parties hereto.
3. Modifications; Waivers. No modifications of this Agreement, shall be
effective unless it is in writing and is duly authorized and executed by the parties
hereto, and similarly no waiver by either party of any provision of this Agreement
shall be effective unless it is in writing and is duly authorized and executed by the
waiving party.
4. Severability. If any term, provision, condition or covenant of this
Agreement or the application thereof to any party or circumstance shall, to any
extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this instrument, or the
application of such term, provision, condition or covenant to persons or
circumstances other than those as to whom or which it is held invalid or
unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this
Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
5. Merger of Prior Agreements and Understandings. This Agreement
contains the entire understanding between the parties related to the matters
covered by this Agreement and all prior or contemporaneous agreements,
understandings, representations and statements, whether oral or written, are
merged herein and shall be of no further force or effect.
6. Counterparts; Electronic Delivery. This Agreement may be executed
in any number of counterparts which, when taken together, shall constitute a fully-
executed original.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WNG and the City have executed this Agreement as of
the date first set forth above.
WESTERN NATIONAL GROUP,
a
By:
Name:
Title:
By:
Name:
Title:
CITY OF PALM DESERT,
a California municipal corporation
By:
Name:
Title:
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk
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