HomeMy WebLinkAboutSupplemental Agenda packet 2023-03-23From:jaimeandfaye@verizon.net
To:CouncilMeeting Comments
Subject:5 Districts
Date:Wednesday, March 15, 2023 8:35:20 PM
Dear Honorable Members of the Palm Desert City Council:
The Voters of Palm Desert have spoken.
Please get to work and implement a plan for 5 Districts in the city as that is what the
majority of voters voted for.
Thank you.
Faye Chow
Non-Agenda
Public Comment-1
From:Gregg Akkerman
To:CouncilMeeting Comments
Subject:For March 23 Council Meeting
Date:Wednesday, March 22, 2023 9:38:35 AM
My name is Gregg Akkerman and I’m speaking to you as a resident of Palm Desert to ask yet
again for an official update on Measure B.
Last November, Measure B asked the voters of Palm Desert whether or not they supported
moving the city to 5 voting districts and the clear answer was “YES.”
However, even in the face of that clear guidance, the council has allowed over four months to
pass without making any formal statement regarding their intentions for Measure B and the
lack of transparency is becoming alarming.
Furthermore, being that I was a recent candidate for city council who favored moving to
multiple voting districts, members of the community are turning to me for updates and I’d like
to present them with accurate information.
Therefore, I ask the council to soon release an official statement that answers at least the
following three questions:
1. Exactly who is on the subcommittee to study this issue?
2. When is a report with suggestions for action expected from the subcommittee?
3. Will you invite the public to be present during the next subcommittee meeting in order to
offer a sense of transparency to the community?
The residents of Palm Desert were asked to engage in a city-wide question concerning how
they want their government to be organized and they responded in great numbers. Now it’s
time to prove to the residents that their government is listening. Please release an official
statement of intention on this issue.
Thank you for your time.
Non-Agenda
Public Comment-2
Thursday, March 9, 2023
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 2449, 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 Kelly
on Thursday, March 9 , 2023, at 4:0 0 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at
73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Jan Harnik, Gina Nestande*, Karina Quintanilla, and Evan
Trubee; and Mayor Kathleen Kelly.
* Due to family care, Councilmember Nestande participated remotely.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INSPIRATION/INVOCATION:
Councilmember Harnik offered words of inspiration.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Kelly noted due to the cancellation of the closed session, there was no report.
PRESENTATIONS:
A.COLLEGE OF THE DESERT FREE ONLINE LANDSCAPING CERTIFICATION
TRAINING
Veronica Izurieta, representing Partnership and Community Education (PaCE),
narrated a PowerPoint presentation regarding their free online Landscaping
Certification program.
Supplemental Item 1A-1
CC, SARDA, & HA Meeting Minutes March 9, 2023
City of Palm Desert Page 2
ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
A. PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE UPDATE
City Manager Hileman noted the promotion of Randy Chavez to the position of Public
Works Deputy Director and Shawn Muir to Community Services Manager.
Director Alvarez narrated a PowerPoint presentation regarding the City’s maintenance
activities.
B. PALM DESERT 50TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE/MCCALLUM THEATRE UPDATE
Tourism & Marketing Manager Soule provided an update on various events planned
for the City of Palm Desert’s 50th anniversary; displayed a slide depicting the new
McCallum Theatre mural.
C. LICENSE PLATE READER UPDATE
Lt. Willison narrated a PowerPoint presentation relative to Automated License Plate
Readers (ALPR) and their success in recent investigations and responded to City
Council inquiries.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION:
Councilmembers Harnik and Trubee and Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla reported on their
attendance at various meetings and events.
Councilmember Nestande encouraged residents to participate in the upcoming
community input sessions regarding Desert Willow Golf Resort , noting that the input and
feedback will be reported at a future City Council meeting.
Mayor Kelly reported on her attendance at various meetings and events and thanked staff
for their participation in the recent Homelessness Point-in-Time Count.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Judy Almquist, Palm Desert resident, spoke in opposition to Desert Willow Golf Resort’s
Champions Club membership limits, and expressed her appreciation for the planned input
sessions.
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Mejia requested that the City Council add Consent Item No. 1Q related to
a letter of support for the City of Indian Wells Community Funding Request for the
Whitewater Channel Lining Project, noting that the matter came to the attention of the
City after the posting of the agenda and there is a need to take immediate action.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HARNIK, CARRIED 5-0, to add consideration of a letter of support for the City of Indian
Wells Community Funding Request for the Whitewater Channel Lining Project to the
Consent Calendar as Item 1Q.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar with the removal of Item
1F and 1O for separate discussion.
A. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Minutes of February 16, 2023.
B. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve warrants issued for the period of October
10, 2022, through February 16, 2023.
C. APPOINT THREE DIRECTORS TO THE EL PASEO PARKING AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Rebecca Elliot, Michelle Whittaker, and
Alec Longmuir to the Board of Directors of the El Paseo Parking and Business
Improvement District, each for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2026.
D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1390 AMENDING
THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE, CLARIFY, AND CODIFY
BYLAWS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY’S BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND TASK FORCES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to waive the second reading of the ordinance text in
its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 1390.
Supplemental Item 1A-3
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES
E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1391 REVISING
CHAPTER 2.68 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO
THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to waive the second reading of the ordinance text in
its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 1391.
F. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF ASSESSOR PARCEL
NUMBERS 628-030-009 (5.18 ACRES) AND 628-030-011 (4 ACRES) FROM
SLAUGHTER FAMILY TRUST TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Please refer to Page 7 of these minutes for additional information.
G. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-006 DECLARING CITY OF PALM DESERT
OWNED PROPERTIES WITH ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 627 -102-017
AND 627-102-025 SURPLUS LAND AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO RELEASE
A NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR THE SALE OF THE PROPERTIES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-006 declaring City of Palm Desert properties with
Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 627-102-017 and 627-102-025 surplus land for
purposes of the Surplus Land Act.
2. Authorize staff to release a Notice of Availability for the sale of the properties.
H. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-007 ESTABLISHING 2023 CITY COUNCIL
GOALS
City Clerk Mejia noted Mayor Kelly nominated Councilmember Harnik and Mayor
Kelly to serve on an ad hoc subcommittee related to City Events as noted in the
Q&A Memo distributed prior to the meeting and posted online.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-007 establishing the City Council Goals for the
2023 calendar year.
2. Appoint Mayor Kelly and Councilmember Harnik to an Ad Hoc Council
Subcommittee to work with staff regarding development of and opportunities
to enhance City-sponsored events; and marketing of existing and new City-
sponsored event.
Supplemental Item 1A-4
CC, SARDA, & HA Meeting Minutes March 9, 2023
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES
I. RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AUDITED ANNUAL
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Audited Comprehensive
Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
J. RECEIVE AND FILE THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT ON
AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES PERFORMED ON THE MEASURE A
TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Independent Accountants’
Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Performed on the Measure A Transportation
Fund for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
K. ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, RELEASE THE FAITHFUL
PERFORMANCE, THE LABOR AND MATERIALS, THE GRADING BONDS,
AND ACCEPT A MAINTENANCE BOND FOR EXTRA SPACE STORAGE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Accept public improvements.
2. Release the Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $8,263.50 and the
Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $16,527.00.
3. Release the Grading Bond in the amount of $6,821.55.
4. Accept the Maintenance Bond in the amount of $1,652.70.
L. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-008 OPPOSING INITIATIVE NO. 21-0042A1, A
NOVEMBER 2024 BALLOT MEASURE THAT JEOPARDIZES CITIES’ ABILITY
TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to: adopt Resolution No. 2023-008 opposing Initiative
No. 21-0042A1, a November 2024 statewide ballot measure that jeopardizes
cities’ ability to provide essential services and infrastructure.
M. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS’ COMMUNITY FUNDING REQUEST FOR THE SOCAL
COMPREHENSIVE GOODS MOVEMENT PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION
STRATEGY UPDATE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for
the Southern California Association of Governments’ (SCAG) Community Funding
request for the SoCal Comprehensive Goods Movement Plan and Implementation
Strategy update.
Supplemental Item 1A-5
CC, SARDA, & HA Meeting Minutes March 9, 2023
City of Palm Desert Page 6
ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES
N. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE -YEAR
AGREEMENT NO. C44940 WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH
INSTITUTE, INC. FOR AN ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT SOFTWARE LICENSE
IN THE AMOUNT OF $178,800
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-
year agreement, No. C44940, with Environmental Systems Research Institute,
Inc. for an Enterprise Agreement Software License, in the amount of $178,800
plus taxes, to provide unlimited software licenses, main tenance, support, training,
and technical assistance for Geographic Information Systems initiatives.
O. REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA TO ATTEND THE 40TH ANNUAL NALEO CONFERENCE JULY
11-13, 2023, IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Please refer to Page 7 of these minutes for additional information.
P. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CITY MANAGER’S EM PLOYMENT
AGREEMENT NO. C41110 EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2023
In accordance with the Brown Act, City Clerk Mejia provided an oral report
summarizing the City Manager’s compensation and benefits as follows:
• Increase to annual salary by $24,000 to a total of $305,000.
• Existing benefits include 200 hours of vacation per year; City contribution of
$1,500 per month to City Manager’s 401a retirement plan ; and the same
medical, health, and retiree health benefits provided to other exec utive
management employees.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Amendment No. 2 to the City Manager’s
Employment Agreement No. C41110 with L. Todd Hileman effective
March 1, 2023.
Q. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS COMMUNITY
FUNDING REQUEST FOR THE WHITEWATER CHANNEL LINING PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter of Support for
the City of Indian Wells Community Funding Request for the Whitewater Channel
Lining Project.
Supplemental Item 1A-6
CC, SARDA, & HA Meeting Minutes March 9, 2023
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
F. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF ASSESSOR PARCEL
NUMBERS 628-030-009 (5.18 ACRES) AND 628-030-011 (4 ACRES) FROM
SLAUGHTER FAMILY TRUST TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
City Clerk Mejia noted a correction to the staff recommendation to accept the land
donation from the Slaughter Family Trust.
Councilmember Harnik noted that the Slaughter Family Trust donated their private
land to the City of Palm Desert to be used as a regional park, and expressed her
gratitude on behalf of the City to the family for their kindness and generosity to the
community.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY MAYOR KELLY,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve acceptance of the donation of Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 628 -
030-009 (5.18 acres) and 628-030-011 (4 acres) to the City of Palm Desert
from Slaughter Family Trust.
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Donation Letter, subject to the
satisfaction of the City Attorney.
O. REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA TO ATTEND THE 40TH ANNUAL NALEO CONFERENCE JULY
11-13, 2023, IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
TRUBEE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Direct the Council Subcommittee (Mayor Kelly and Councilmember Harnik) to
review and revise the travel policy guidelines for consideration at the
April 13, 2023, City Council meeting.
2. Continue the request for authorization of out-of-state travel for Mayor Pro Tem
Quintanilla to attend the 40th annual National Association of Latino Elected and
Appointed Officials (NALEO) Conference to the April 13, 2023, City Council
meeting.
2. ACTION CALENDAR:
A. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON APPOINTMENT OF A POET LAUREATE
Economic Development Deputy Director Lawrence presented the staff report and
responded to City Council inquiries.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Mayor Pro Tem
Quintanilla and Councilmember Harnik to a subcommittee to bring back
recommendations to the City Council on a process for selection a poet laureate.
Supplemental Item 1A-7
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Níamh M. Ortega
Assistant City Clerk/Assistant Secretary
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk/Secretary
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: __/__/2023
Supplemental Item 1A-8
CITY COUNCIL –REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
M ARCH 23, 2023
Supplemental Item 2A-1
PROJECT PURPOSE
Eliminate gaps in active
transportation infrastructure
•Bicycle –Entire City
•Pedestrian –City Center
Improve User Experience
•Connectivity
•Safety
•Comfort
Supplemental Item 2A-2
BIKEWAY TYPES
Portola Avenue n/o Country Club Drive
San Pablo Avenue n/o Hwy 111
Monterey Avenue n/o Park View Drive
Multi-Use Path (Class I)Buffered Bike Lane (Class II)Conventional Bike Lane (Class II)
Shared Roadway (Class III)
CV Link on Magnesia Falls Drive San Pablo Avenue n/o Fred Waring Drive
Two-Way Cycle Track (Class IV)One -Way Cycle Track (Class IV)
San Pablo Avenue s/o Fred Waring Drive
Supplemental Item 2A-3
SCHEDULE
BID PHASE 1
Q2 2023
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2023
Supplemental Item 2A-4
PUBLIC INPUT
Community Meetings
•November 22, 2021
•January 24, 2022
Engage Palm Desert
•Studies and Presentations
•Schedule Update
•Surveys
•Mapping Tool
•Idea Sharing
Supplemental Item 2A-5
BICYCLE GAP ANALYSIS
Physical Gaps
•Vehicle-oriented roadways with high
speed limits
Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) Gaps
•High speed limit roadways with
unbuffered bike lanes
Safety Gaps
•High collision locations & segments
•Conflict zones where infrastructure
drops at intersections and driveways
Supplemental Item 2A-6
PEDESTRIAN GAP ANALYSIS
Physical Gaps
•No sidewalk present or
gaps in existing sidewalk
Safety Gaps
•High collisions segments
•Free-right turn creates
conflict with pedestrians
•Large intersections
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PRIORITIZATION FACTORS
Connectivity
Safety
Constructability
Ease of Use
Supplemental Item 2A-8
FY 22/23
FY 23/24
FY 24/25
FY 22/23
FY 23/24
FY 23/24
Total Proposed Active
Transportation
Improvements
Class I:1.6 miles
Class II:19.1 miles
Class III:8.9 miles
Class IV:4.2 miles
Pedestrian: 2.5 miles
Total:36.3 miles
PD Link Phase 2 & Haystack Phase 2
PD Link Phase 1
Active Transportation Projects FY 22/23 –24/25
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Active Transportation Projects FY 22/23 –24/25
Total Proposed Active
Transportation
Improvements
Class I:1.6 miles
Class II:19.1 miles
Class III:8.9 miles
Class IV:4.2 miles
Pedestrian: 2.5 miles
Total:36.3 miles
FY 22/23
FY 23/24
FY 22/23
FY 24/25 –
FY 25/26
FY 23/24
PD Link Phase 2 & Haystack Phase 2
PD Link Phase 1
FY 22/23
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Active Transportation Projects FY 22/23 –24/25
Total Proposed Active Transportation Improvements
PD Link Walk and
Roll
Haystack
Road
CV Link
Enhancements
Other
Projects
Totals
Class I 0.5 0.2 0.8 1.6
Class II 0.6 16.4 1.0 1.1 19.1
Class III 8.9 8.9
Class IV 1.9 1.3 1.0 4.2
Pedestrian 2.5 2.5
Totals 2.5 28.3 1.3 2.2 36.3
Supplemental Item 2A-11
FEBRUARY 16 STUDY SESSION FOLLOW UP
Fred Waring Drive sidewalk in Indian Wells
•North side:
o Cook Street to California Drive
o Elkhorn Trail to Washington Street
o Gap between California Drive and Elkhorn Trail (4,300 feet)
Gap
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FEBRUARY 16 STUDY SESSION FOLLOW UP
Fred Waring Drive sidewalk in Indian Wells
•South side:
o Cook Street to 260 feet east of Cook Street
o Warner Trail to Washington Street
o Gap between Cook Street and Warner Trail (2.49 miles)
Gap
Supplemental Item 2A-13
FEBRUARY 16 STUDY SESSION FOLLOW UP
Examples of impacts of sidewalk construction on landscaping
San Gorgonio e/o San Pablo Catalina w/o San Luis Rey San Juan s/o Park ViewSupplemental Item 2A-14
FEBRUARY 16 STUDY SESSION FOLLOW UP
Existing speed awareness signs
•15 signs serving 8 schools
•2 signs on Park View Drive
•6 signs on Haystack Road
•1 sign on Edgehill Drive
•1 sign on New York Avenue
•2 portable speed awareness trailers
Supplemental Item 2A-15
FEBRUARY 16 STUDY SESSION FOLLOW UP
Potential future speed awareness signs
•Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan
o California Drive
o Warner Trail
o Grapevine Street
Supplemental Item 2A-16
NEXT STEPS
March 23, 2023
•Confirm direction on the program
Q2 2023
•Advertise 2023 Slurry Program (Walk and Roll Phase 1A, CV
Link Enhancements)
•Advertise RFP for design/build of Walk and Roll Phase 1
•Commence design of Walk and Roll Phase 2
•Advertise PD Link Phase 2 and Haystack Phase 2
Supplemental Item 2A-17
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Todd Hileman, City Manager
Robert Hargreaves, City Attorney
From: Eric Ceja, Director of Economic Development
Date: March 23, 2023
Subject: Action Calendar Item B.: Streetsense Market Study
In the staff report for Action Calendar Item B, staff listed an incorrect contract amount of
$63,000.00 for Streetsense Consulting, LLC, to conduct a market study for the Desert
Willow Golf Resort (DWGR). The correct fee should be listed as $68,000.00 to cover out-
of-pocket costs associated with travel to DWGR and reprographic needs. The additional
$5,000.00 in funds should be allocated from General Services Account No. 1104159-
4309000.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
Supplemental Item 2B-1
Purchasing Ordinance Update
Supplemental Item 2C-1
Comparison
Current Policy Proposed Change
Dollar Threshold
Public Projects 3.30,
Services, Supplies
3.30.060, 070 and
090
Professional Svc
3.30.080 Dollar Threshold
Public Projects 3.30,
Services, Supplies
3.30.060, 070 and
090
Professional Service
3.30.080
Minimum Threshold –
No Quotes Required $2,000 $10,000
Minimum Threshold –
No Quotes Required $2,000 $10,000
Staff with quotes or CM or
designated staff Up to $50,000 Up to $50,000
Staff with quotes or CM or
designated staff Up to $75,000 Up to $75,000
Informal Bid from Qualified
Vendors -City Manager N/A N/A
Informal Bid from Qualified
Vendors -City Manager $75,001-250,000 $75,001-250,000
Formal Bid -City Council Over $50,000 Over $50,000 Formal Bid -City Council Over $250,000 Over $250,000
For comparison purposes. Some exceptions and/or procurement options not included.
Supplemental Item 2C-2