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Thursday, November 17, 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 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, November 17, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall,
located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Kathleen Kelly, Gina Nestande, and Karina Quintanilla;
Mayor Pro Tem Sabby Jonathan; and Mayor Jan Harnik.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Quintanilla led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INSPIRATION/INVOCATION:
Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan offered words of inspiration.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
City Clerk Mejia requested and by a vote of 5-0 to City Council added Closed Session
Item B4 (related to Chandi Enterprises, LLC), finding there is a need to immediately
discuss, and possibly provide direction to staff, and the need for action came to the
attention of the City after the posting of the agenda.
The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of November 17, 2022, was called to
order by Mayor Harnik at 2:35 p.m., with all members present.
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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- October 27, 2022
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956 8
1 . Property Description: Viridian, 18.73-acre site, located on Desert Willow Drive,
northwest of Market Place (APNs 620-450-012, 013,
014)
Agency: Successor Agency
City Negotiator Todd Hileman/Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties: Family Development Group, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
2. Property Description: 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suites 100, 103, 106, 108,
116, 120, 201, 203, 208, 211 and 217, 220 and 73-720
Fred Waring Drive, Suite 100
Agency City of Palm Desert
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Chris Escobedo/Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties Lift to Rise/Paul Golden Construction/Advantech/Act for
MS/Virginia Waring International Piano
Competition/State of California Department of Food and
Agriculture/State of California Water Resources Board
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
3. Property Description: 72-880 Highway 111 , Palm Desert (APN 640-120-020)
Agency: City of Palm Desert
City Negotiator. Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez/Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties: Seritage SRC Finance
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
4. Property Description: 1 .55 acres at southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and
San Pablo Avenue (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: Price and Terms
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — MATTERS CREATING SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Four (4) matters that, under the existing circumstances, the City Attorney believes
creates significant exposure to litigation.
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City Attorney Hargreaves reported that the City Council received briefings and provided
direction to staff regarding the agendized Closed Session items. Relative to Closed
Session Item B2, the City Council directed that staff proceed with executing the leases
Relative to Closed Session Item B3, the City Council directed that staff proceed with a
purchase agreement. The City Council did not take any other reportable actions.
PRESENTATIONS:
A. PROCLAMATION — ROSIE CASALS
Ms. Rosemary "Rosie" Casals thanked the City Council for their recognition and
expressed her appreciation for trailblazing women in leadership positions
B. PROCLAMATION — BUFORD CRITES
Friends of the Desert Mountains Executive Director Tammy Martin received the
proclamation, noted Mr. Crites' passing the previous week, and informed the City
Council that an event would be planned to honor his memory.
C. PROCLAMATION — BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
RECOGNITION
City Clerk Mejia received the proclamation on behalf of all City Boards,
Committees and Commissions, and expressed his appreciation for all who
volunteered to serve the City by sharing their time, experience and expertise to
improve the City's services.
D. PROCLAMATION — EL PASEO JEWELERS
El Paseo Jewelers owners Mr. and Mrs. Mehta received the proclamation and
expressed their gratitude for spending the last 25 years as residents and business
owners in Palm Desert.
E. PRESENTATION — ANGEL FORCE USA
Angel Force USA representative Anne Dunsmore spoke on suicide prevention
among active and retired members of the Armed Forces and shared information
on two symposiums and a Veterans Free Concert organized to spread awareness.
F. PRESENTATION — CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
California Department of Insurance Outreach Analyst Andrea Valdes presented an
overview of services provided by the department, noting that her office regulates
the insurance available throughout the state.
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G. OUTGOING COMMENTS FROM MAYOR PRO TEM JONATHAN
Mayor Pro Tern Jonathan expressed his gratitude to Palm Desert residents, public
safety officials, staff, and fellow councilmembers Mayor Harnik presented a plaque
in appreciation for all of Mayor Pro Tern Jonathan's efforts during his eight years
of service. Councilmembers offered their personal sentiments and thanked Mayor
Pro Tern Jonathan for his service on the City Council and Planning Commission
spanning a total of 24 years.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
None.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION:
Councilmember Kelly requested 1) staff evaluate the prioritization of the vacant parcel
adjacent to the Joslyn Center relative to the Surplus Land Act for a potential affordable
housing project; and 2) staff evaluate neighboring cities' regulations for market-rate
housing rent increases that fall outside of the state's rent control authority and to report
back to the City Council, these requests were supported by a majority of the City Council
Councilmember Quintanilla requested 1) that the City Council refer consideration of
prohibiting mylar balloons as part of the park facility rental permit to the Resource
Preservation and Enhancement Committee, and 2) staff to return to City Council with an
expansion of the Unite Palm Desert Security Camera System Grant program to include
reimbursement for related signage, these requests were supported by a majority of the
City Council. Councilmember Quintanilla reported on her attendance at various meetings
and shared information on the County's efforts to combat fentanyl abuse
Mayor Harnik reported on her attendance at various meeting including the Southern
California Association of Government's housing forum; commended staff for their
coordination of the Veterans Day event
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Wendy Jonathan, Palm Desert resident and former Desert Sands school board member,
thanked Mayor Pro Tern Jonathan for his active participation and support of local schools
and its students.
Arthur and Lori Pritz, Palm Desert residents, thanked Councilmember Kelly for her
request related to market-rate rent increases, noting that they are facing a significant rent
increase.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar as presented.
A. APPROVAL OF FINDINGS RELATIVE TO AB361 — REMOTE
TELECONFERENCING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, 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
B. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Minutes of
October 27, 2022
C. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve warrants issued for
the period of September 7 through November 4, 2022.
D. RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S EXECUTION OF CONTRACT NO. A43960
WITH HORIZON LIGHTING, INC., FOR ELECTRICAL AND LIGHT SERVICES
AT FIRE FACILITIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 PER FISCAL
YEAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to ratify the City Manager's
execution of Contract No. A43960 with Horizon Lighting, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $50,000 per year.
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E. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NO. 2022-89, SA-RDA 096, AND HA-112 TO UPDATE
AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FOR THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
AND THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TREASURER'S POOLED INVESTMENT FUND
(Joint Consideration with Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency and Palm Desert Housing Authority)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1 . Adopt Resolution No. 2022-89 (City) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
THE INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TREASURER'S POOLED INVESTMENT FUND AND IN THE LOCAL
AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND AND RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS NO
2022-03 AND 2022-18".
2. Adopt Resolution No. SA-RDA 096 (SARDA) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TREASURER'S POOLED INVESTMENT AND IN THE
LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION
NUMBERS SARDA-091 AND SARDA -093"
3. Adopt Resolution HA-112 (HA) entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM
DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF
MONIES IN THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TREASURER'S POOLED
INVESTMENT FUND AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. HA-105".
F. APPROVE THE LIST OF SOCIAL MEDIA COMMEMORATIONS PLANNED
FOR 2023
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the list of social
media commemorations planned for 2023.
G.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-90 ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE
ANNUAL REPORT MADE BY THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
FIRE DEPARTMENT TO FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS
13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-90 acknowledging receipt of the annual report made by the
Fire Chief of the Riverside County Fire Department to fulfill the requirements of
Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.
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H. APPROVE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C44460 WITH THE CITIES OF
LA QUINTA AND INDIAN WELLS FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF SHARED TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND SAFETY LIGHTING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1 . Approve a Cooperative Agreement No C44460 with the cities of La Quinta and
Indian Wells for the operation and maintenance of shared traffic signals and
safety lighting
2. Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the agreement.
I. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE
RECORDS FROM THE BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution
authorizing the destruction of obsolete records from the Building & Safety Division
pursuant to the California Government Code Section 34090.
J. APPROVE SEVEN (7) MILLS ACT CONTRACTS FOR SANDPIPER CIRCLE
CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED ON EL PASEO
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve seven (7) Mills Act
Contracts for Sandpiper Circle Condominiums located on El Paseo in accordance
with Section 29 70 030 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code:
1 . Circle 1: 121 Sandpiper Street— APN 640-240-014
2. Circle 2: 231 Sandpiper Street— APN 640-250-018
3. Circle 2: 242 Sandpiper Street— APN 640-250-011
4. Circle 3: 341 Sandpiper Street— APN 640-260-005
5. Circle 3: 352 Sandpiper Street— APN 640-260-003
6. Circle 3: 361 Sandpiper Street— APN 640-260-008
7. Circle 3: 363 Sandpiper Street— APN 640-260-007
K. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-92 ESTABLISHING A WIND FENCE POLICY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-92 establishing a wind fence policy.
L. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to declare the items identified as
surplus property and authorize disposal as appropriate.
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M. APPROVE THE EXPANSION OF THE UNITE PALM DESERT SECURITY
CAMERA SYSTEM GRANT PROGRAM TO ALLOW BUSINESSES AND
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR SECURITY
CAMERA SYSTEMS PURCHASED AND INSTALLED WITHOUT PRIOR
APPROVAL FROM THE CITY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the expansion of the
Unite Palm Desert Security Camera System Grant program to allow businesses
and commercial property owners to be reimbursed for security camera systems
purchased and installed without prior approval from the City.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
None.
2. ACTION CALENDAR:
A. AWARD A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT NO. C44470 TO THE CHRISTMAS KINGS
FOR SEASONAL LIGHTING AND DECOR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$370,000 (PROJECT NO. 775-24)
Community Services Manager Chavez presented the staff report.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to
1 . Award a five-year Contract No. C44470 in an amount not to exceed $370,000,
with an option for three (3) one-year extensions not to exceed $100,000 per
fiscal year to The Christmas Kings, dba Southern California Lighting, Inc., for
seasonal lighting and decor.
2. Authorize allowable extra work and services in an amount not to exceed
$10,000 per fiscal year
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and execute one-year
extensions/amendments and change orders for unanticipated conditions per
Section 3.30.170, Section A, of Ordinance No. 1335.
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B. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1388 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIED CHAPTERS OF THE
PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2022 EDITIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, AND RELATED CODES
WITH SELECTED APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS (FIRST READING)
Chief Building Official Finley presented the staff report and responded to City
Council inquiries.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to waive further reading and pass to second
reading and public hearing Ordinance No. 1388 to amend specified chapters of
the Palm Desert Municipal Code to adopt the 2022 editions of the California Code
of Regulations, Title 24, and related codes with selected appendices and
amendments.
C. APPROVAL OF THE ELECTRONIC OPTION OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAXES
Development Services Director Cannone presented the staff report
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the option of electronic payments
allowing the convenience fee to be charged by a third party.
D. APPROVE A HOUSING AGREEMENT NO. HA44480 BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT AND PALM DESERT PACIFIC ASSOCIATES. LP,
FOR THE VITALIA APARTMENT PROJECT LOCATED OFF GERALD FORD
DRIVE, PALM DESERT
Housing Manager Gonzales narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded
to City Council inquiries
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1 . Approve a Housing Agreement No. HA44480, substantially as to form, by and
between the City of Palm Desert Pacific Associates, LP in accordance with the
conditions of approval of the development of 269 units known as Vitalia
Apartments, a multifamily rental housing project located at located off Gerald
Ford Drive, Palm Desert, California
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee with consent of legal counsel to
finalize such Housing Agreement and documents as described in the Housing
Agreement, or which are otherwise required, to effectuate Housing Agreement.
3. Authorize the Mayor and/or City Manager to execute all necessary documents
to facilitate the Housing Agreement and the City Clerk to record.
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E ADOPT RESOLUTION NO HA-113 OF THE BOARD OF THE PALM DESERT
HOUSING AUTHORITY (I) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF A LOAN AGREEMENT NO HA44490 BETWEEN THE AUTHORITY AND
PALM DESERT PACIFIC ASSOCIATES APPROVING A LOAN IN THE
AMOUNT OF $6,030,000 FROM THE AUTHORITY'S LOW AND MODERATE
INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND TO FUND THE PURCHASE BY PALM
DESERT PACIFIC ASSOCIATES OF A PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION OF
269 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING UNITS, AND (II) TAKING RELATED ACTIONS
(HOUSING AUTHORITY)
Housing Manager Gonzales narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded
to City Council inquiries
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Housing Authonty
Resolution No HA-113
1 Authorizing the execution and delivery of a Loan Agreement No HA44490, in
substantial form, between the Palm Desert Housing Authority and Palm Desert
Pacific Associates approving a loan in the amount of $6,030,000 from the
Authority's Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund to fund the
purchase by Palm Desert Pacific Associates of a property and construction of
269 multi-family units consisting of 266 affordable housing units and three (3)
on-site property manager units
2 Authorize the Chairman or Executive Director, in consultation with legal
counsel, to execute and deliver, for and in the name of the Authority, the Loan
Agreement and documents presented to the Authority Board at this meeting,
as modified, provided such modifications are materially consistent with the
terms set forth in the Loan Agreement
3 Authorize the Chairman, the Executive Director, or their respective designees,
in consultation with legal counsel, to execute and deliver, for and in the name
of the Authority, all other necessary or proper documents and instruments, and
to do all things which they may deem necessary or proper to effectuate the
purposes of the Resolution
F APPROVE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND
DESERT WAVE VENTURES, LLC, AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER
NECESSARY RELATED ACTIONS
The following individuals spoke in support of the project and recommended that
the City Council approve the proposed agreement
• David Hilts, Palm Desert resident
• John O'Hea, Palm Desert resident
• Krysten Gonda, Palm Desert resident
Grego Akkerman, Palm Desert resident, spoke in opposition to the project
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Economic Development Director Ceja narrated a PowerPoint and responded to
City Council inquiries.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
JONATHAN, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA VOTING NO),
to:
1 . Approve the Second Amendment to the Disposition, and Development
Agreement between the City of Palm Desert and Desert Wave Ventures, LLC.
2. Approve a Transient Occupancy Tax agreement as-to-form with Desert Wave
Ventures, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $20M for the operation of a 137-
room upscale hotel on parcel B within the Desert Willow Golf Resort.
3. Approve a Loan Agreement as-to-form with Desert Wave Ventures, LLC, and
appropriate funds to cover certain developer impact fees in an amount not to
exceed $6M from monies available in the Golf Course Capital Fund.
4. Authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive changes to the DDA,
TOT, and Loan Agreement as needed prior to execution by the Mayor.
5. Authorize the City Manager to draft, negotiate, and execute all other supporting
agreements that may be required by the DDA, including an Acquisition
Agreement as to form.
6. Authorize the Mayor to execute said agreements
G. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. SA-RDA 097 APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO
THE REAL ESTATE OPTION AND PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND
JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DESERT WAVE
VENTURES, LLC, FOR DESERT WILLOW PAD "B" (14.65 ACRES, APN 620-
420-023) (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
Management Analyst Glickman presented the staff report.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM JONATHAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA VOTING NO),
to:
1 . Adopt Resolution No. SA-RDA 097 approving a Second Amendment to the
Real Estate Option and Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow
Instructions between the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency and Desert Wave Ventures for Desert Willow Lot Pad
"B" (14 65 acres, APN 620-420-023), providing for a final extension through
December 31 , 2022.
2. Retroactively authorize staff to submit a Resolution and additional materials
relating to the PSA to the Riverside County Countywide Oversight Board for
approval of the extension at its November 17, 2022, meeting.
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3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. RESOLUTIONS NO. 2022-93 and 2022-94: CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND APPROVAL OF THE REFUGE
SPECIFIC PLAN AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38434 TO ESTABLISH UP TO
969 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS ON
A 106.4-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
GERALD FORD DRIVE AND THE EXTENSION OF REMBRANDT PARKWAY
Senior Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City
Council inquiries.
Mayor Harnik opened and closed the public hearing, there being no one desiring
to speak.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1 . Conduct the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-93 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program and approval of the Refuge Specific
Plan (SP22-0001) to development up to 969 dwelling units on a 106.4-acre site
area located at the southwest corner of Gerald Ford Drive and Rembrandt
Parkway
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-94 approving Tentative Tract Map 38434
subdividing a 93.56-acre portion of the Refuge Specific Plan project site
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-95 FOR A HISTORIC LANDMARK
DESIGNATION FOR THE CHARLES E. DU BOIS HOUSE LOCATED AT 72806
BURSERA WAY (APN 628-102-012) CASE NO. CRPC 22-03
Chief Building Official Finley displayed a photo of the property, presented the staff
report, and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Harnik opened and closed the public hearing, there being no one desiring
to speak.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM JONATHAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1 . Conduct the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Adopt Resolution no. 2022-95 reaffirming the action of the Cultural Resources
Preservation Committee, designating the Charles E. Du Bois house located at
72806 Bursera Way with a Historic Landmark Designation in accordance with
Section 29 40 010 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
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ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Niamh M. Ortega
Deputy City Clerk/Assistant Secretary
ATTEST:
Anth ny Mej, ec 2 .202210 10 PST''.
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk/Secretary
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 12/15/2022
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