HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-12-15Thursday, December 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 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, December 15, 2022, at 3:30 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;
and Mayor Jan Harnik.
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Sabby Jonathan.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Kelly led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INSPIRATION/INVOCATION:
Mayor Harnik offered words of inspiration.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of December 15, 2022, was called to
order by Mayor Harnik at 3:30 p.m., with all members present except Mayor Pro Tem
Jonathan.
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: November 17, 2022
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B.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
1.Property Description: 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 102A
Agency: City of Palm Desert
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Veronica Chavez
Negotiating Parties: Congressman Ken Calvert, 41st District
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):
Two (2) matters that, under the existing circumstances, the City Attorney believes
creates significant exposure to litigation.
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 B1, the City Council directed that staff proceed with the execution of a lease
agreement. The City Council did not take any other reportable actions.
PRESENTATIONS:
A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-96 DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE
NOVEMBER 8, 2022, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KELLY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 4-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-96 reciting the facts
of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022, declaring the results
and such other matters as provided by law.
B.INSTALLATION OF NEW CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
City Clerk Mejia administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember
Evan Trubee and re-elected Councilmember Jan Harnik. They each expressed
their gratitude to the Palm Desert voters and the community.
C.APPOINTMENT OF THE MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
The City Council nominated and unanimously confirmed Councilmembers Kelly
and Quintanilla to serve as Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, respectively, for a term of
one year commencing upon appointment.
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CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
A.PUBLIC WORKS ACTIVITIES UPDATE – FACILITIES OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE
Public Works Deputy Director Ramirez narrated a PowerPoint presentation.
B.AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE
Housing Manager Gonzales narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded
to City Council inquiries.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION:
Councilmember Harnik reported on her recent activities and requested the following items:
•A tour for members of the City Council of Housing Authority properties.
•A review of health insurance benefits for members of the City Council. This request
was supported by Councilmember Nestande and Mayor Kelly. Mayor Kelly appointed
Councilmembers Harnik and Nestande to an ad hoc subcommittee to study this topic.
Mayor Kelly noted that she will schedule a City Council workshop in early February to
establish the major goals for the upcoming year and conduct a progress review on existing
goals.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Alan Schiff, Palm Desert resident, expressed his gratitude for the City Council’s vision on
CV Link, and requested the City Council explore residential energy-saving programs, and
requested the re-establishment of ballroom dancing classes in Palm Desert.
Ralph Perry, Palm Desert resident, spoke in support of five districts in Palm Desert.
Gregg Akkerman, Palm Desert resident, spoke in support of five district in Palm Desert.
1.CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar as presented.
A.APPROVE FINDINGS RELATIVE TO AB 361 – REMOTE TELECONFERENCING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, 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.
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B.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 November 17, 2022.
C.APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve warrants issued for the period of
October 26, 2022, through December 2, 2022.
D.APPLICATION FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR D’COFFEE
BOUTEAQUE, 73131 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, C1 & C2, PALM DESERT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Alcoholic Beverage License
application.
E.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-97 TO ADOPT THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-97 to adopt the City of
Palm Desert Conflict of Interest Code, incorporating disclosure categories and
designated positions and rescinding Resolution No. 2020-78.
F.APPROVAL OF 2023 CITY COUNCIL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the 2023 City Council liaison assignments
as proposed.
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G.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-98 UPDATING THE CITYWIDE RECORDS
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND RETENTION SCHEDULES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-97 rescinding
Resolution No. 2020-76 and approving the updated Citywide Records
Management Program and Retention Schedules.
H.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-99 APPROVING SELECT FINANCIAL
POLICIES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Adopt Resolution No. 2022-99 approving financial policies FIN-008 Capital and
Inventoriable Assets Management, FIN-009 Disposal of Surplus Property and
Equipment, and FIN-010 Furniture Procurement Policy and Procedures.
2.Approve an effective date of July 1, 2022, to coincide with the City of Palm
Desert’s fiscal year.
I.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-100 MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 66000-66008
RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-100 accepting the
Development Impact Fees Annual Report and making certain findings pursuant to
the California Government Code.
J.APPROVE A CENTRAL INVENTORY OF SURPLUS LAND IN EXCESS OF
FORESEEABLE NEED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54230(A)(1) IN
CONNECTION WITH PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, AND PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND DIRECT THE
REPORTING OF INFORMATION REGARDING SUCH PROPERTIES TO THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54230(A)(2)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Approve the “Central Inventory” of surplus land and land in excess of foreseeable
need in connection with properties owned by the City of Palm Desert, Successor
Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Palm Desert Housing
Authority, pursuant to Government Code Section 54230(a)(1).
2.Authorize staff to report to the California State Department of Housing and
Community Development information about such properties pursuant to
Government Code 54230(a)(2).
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K.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-101 DECLARING THREE (3) CITY OF PALM
DESERT OWNED PROPERTIES AND RESOLUTION NO. SA-RDA 098
DECLARING FOUR (4) PALM DESERT SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM
DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED ON
ALESSANDRO DRIVE, SAN ANTONIO CIRCLE, AND SAN CLEMENTE
CIRCLE SURPLUS LAND AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO RELEASE A
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR THE SALE OF THE SEVEN (7) PROPERTIES
(Joint Consideration with Successor Agency Board)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Adopt Resolution No. 2022-101 declaring City of Palm Desert owned properties
located at Alessandro Drive (APN 627-071-065), 44845 San Clemente Circle
(APN 627-071-070), and 44889 San Clemente Circle (APN 627-071-071) surplus
for the purposes of the Surplus Land Act.
2.Adopt Resolution No. SA-RDA 098 declaring Palm Desert Successor Agency to
the Redevelopment Agency properties located at 44870 San Antonio Circle
(APN 627-071-067), 44850 San Antonio Circle (APN 627-071-068),
44887 San Antonio Circle (APN 627-071-069), and San Clemente Circle
(APN 627-074-014) surplus for the purposes of the Surplus Land Act.
3.Authorize staff to release a Notice of Availability for the sale of the seven (7)
properties.
L.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-102 DECLARING CITY OF PALM DESERT
OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 44911 CABRILLO AVENUE
(APN 625-082-022 AND APN 625-082-023) 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. 2022-102 declaring City of Palm Desert properties located
at 44911 Cabrillo Avenue (APN 625-082-022) and 44911 Cabrillo Avenue
(APN 625-082-023) surplus land.
2.Authorize staff to release a Notice of Availability for the sale of the properties.
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M.APPROVE A HOUSING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT AND PALM DESERT UNIVERSITY GATEWAY, LLC, FOR THE
MILLENNIUM APARTMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 74699 TECHNOLOGY
DRIVE, PALM DESERT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Approve the Housing Agreement by and between the City of Palm Desert and
Palm Desert University Gateway, LLC, in accordance with the conditions of
approval of the development of 330 units known as Millennium Apartments, a
multifamily rental housing project located at located at 74699 Technology Drive,
Palm Desert.
2.Authorize the City Manager or his designee to finalize the Housing Agreement,
and the documents described in the Agreement or otherwise deemed necessary
or proper to effectuate the Agreement and conditions of approval, with such
changes thereto as the City Manager or his designee, in consultation with the
City’s legal counsel, may deem appropriate or necessary and consistent with the
purposes of the Agreement and conditions of approval, with such approval to be
conclusively evidenced by the execution and delivery thereof.
3.Authorize the Mayor and/or City Manager to execute and deliver, for and in the
name of the City, the Agreement and other documents as described in
Recommendation No. 2 and authorize the City Clerk to record the agreement.
N.APPROVE A HOUSING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT AND GERALD FORD APARTMENTS, LP, FOR THE
GERALD FORD APARTMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 75580 GERALD FORD
DRIVE, PALM DESERT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Approve the attached Housing Agreement by and between the City of Palm
Desert and Gerald Ford Apartments, a California Limited Partnership, in
accordance with the conditions of approval of the development, of 150 units
known as Gerald Ford Apartments, a multifamily rental housing project located
at located at 75580 Gerald Ford Drive, Palm Desert.
2.Authorize the City Manager or his designee to finalize the Housing Agreement,
and the documents described in the Agreement or otherwise deemed
necessary or proper to effectuate the Housing Agreement and conditions of
approval, with such changes thereto as the City Manager or his designee, in
consultation with the City’s legal counsel, may deem appropriate or necessary
and consistent with the purposes of the Housing Agreement and conditions of
approval, with such approval to be conclusively evidenced by the execution and
delivery thereof.
3.Authorize the Mayor and/or City Manager to execute and deliver, for and in the
name of the City, the Housing Agreement and other documents, as described
in Recommendation No. 2, and authorize the City Clerk to record the Housing
agreement.
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O.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-103 TO AUTHORIZE DESTRUCTION OF
OBSOLETE RECORDS FROM THE HOUSING DIVISION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-103 authorizing the
destruction of obsolete records from the Housing Division pursuant to the
California Government Code Section 34090.
P.ACCEPT OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS, AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF BONDS
FOR THE PORTA VIA PROJECT, AND ACCEPT A MAINTENANCE BOND
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Accept off-site public improvements.
2.Authorize the Release of the Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of
$80,261.78 and the Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $80,261.78.
3.Accept the Maintenance Bond in the amount of $8,026.18.
Q.ADOPT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FRIENDS OF THE
DESERT MOUNTAINS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Memorandum of Understanding with
Friends of the Desert Mountains.
R.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-104 APPROVING FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP
OF TRACT MAP NO. 37639
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to: adopt Resolution No. 2022-104 approving Final
Tract Map No. 37639.
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S.AWARD A CONTRACT TO GARLAND/DBS, INC., FOR ROOF REPAIRS AND
RELATED SERVICES ON CITY-OWNED BUILDINGS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $250,000 PER FISCAL YEAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Award a forty-two (42) month contract to Garland/DBS, Inc., for roof repairs and
related services on City-owned Buildings under the Omnia Partners Contract
No. PW-1925 pursuant to Section 3.30.160 (E) and (L) of the City of Palm
Desert Municipal Code in a total amount not to exceed $250,000 per fiscal year.
2.Confirm participation with the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing
Alliance.
3.Authorize the City Attorney to negotiate the final Maintenance Services
Agreement between the City and Garland.
4.Authorize the City Manager to review and approve up to two (2) one-year
contract extensions for an amount not to exceed $250,000 per fiscal year.
5.Authorize the Mayor and/or the City Manager to execute the Agreement and
any other documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
None.
2.ACTION CALENDAR:
None.
3.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1389 (ZOA 22-0005)
AMENDING SECTION 25.34.030 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE
(PDMC) RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO
BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENT QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Deputy Director of Development Services Lua narrated a PowerPoint presentation
and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly opened and closed the public hearing, there being no one wishing to
speak.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to waive further reading and adopt Urgency
Ordinance No. 1389 amending Section 25.34.030 of the PDMC relating to
accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units and determining the
ordinance to be exempt from CEQA (Public Resource Code Section 21080.17).
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B.SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1388 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
Chief Building Official Finley presented the staff report.
Mayor Kelly opened and closed the public hearing, there being no one wishing to
speak.
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. 1388 entitled “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIED CHAPTERS OF THE CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE, TO ADOPT THE 2022 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, AND RELATED CODES WITH SELECTED
APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS.”
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-105 TO ADOPT A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION UNDER
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND
APPROVAL OF A SUMMARY VACATION FOR A PORTION OF THE
RESTRICTED ACCESS EASEMENT LYING WITHIN PARCELS 6 AND 7 OF
PARCEL MAP 36792 LOCATED NORTH OF GERALD FORD DRIVE,
APPROXIMATELY 750 FEET WEST OF TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
Senior Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Kelly opened and closed the public hearing, there being no one wishing to
speak.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-105
adopting a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA and approving a
summary vacation for a restricted access easement lying within Parcels 6 and 7
of Parcel Map 36792.
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D.RESOLUTION NO. 2022-106 TO ADOPT A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION UNDER
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND
APPROVAL OF A SUMMARY VACATION OF AN UNUSED EXCESS PORTION
OF RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT THE NORTHERLY TERMINUS OF SANTA
MARGARITA AVENUE ADJACENT TO 44525 SANTA MARGARITA AVENUE
Senior Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Kelly opened and closed the public hearing, there being no one wishing to
speak.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HARNIK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-106 approving a Notice of
Exemption in accordance with CEQA and a summary vacation of an unused
portion of Santa Margarita Avenue located at the northerly terminus of Santa
Margarita Avenue, generally at 44525 Santa Margarita Avenue.
E.RESOLUTION NO. 2022-107 TO CONSIDER REVOCATION OF BUSINESS
LICENSE CERTIFICATE NO. 13709873 FOR THE SWEET SPOT CLUB
LOCATED AT 73338 HIGHWAY 111, #O, PALM DESERT, PURSUANT TO
PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE § 5.04.160
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing and noted that City Clerk Mejia had
previously sworn in staff and the licensee’s representative.
Development Services Director Cannone narrated a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to City Council inquiries.
Joseph Tufaro, Licensee’s representative, summarized the efforts taken by the
licensee to remedy the violations identified; opined that the licensee has not been
provided with sufficient time to resolve issues with the Department of Alcohol
Beverage Control; urged that the City Council allow the licensee a second
opportunity to operate a successful business.
Denise Hanson, Best Best & Krieger’s Counsel to the City, provided closing
remarks to the City Council.
Joseph Tufaro provided his closing remarks to the City Council.
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Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing, there being no one else wishing to speak.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Find that the report, including attachments, and any additional evidence
provided at the hearing, provides satisfactory evidence to determine that:
A.Good and sufficient reasons have been provided to revoke the Sweet Spot
Club’s business license to preserve the peace, health, safety, or general
welfare of the city.
B.The Sweet Spot Club violated city and state laws.
C.The Sweet Spot Club is conducting a business other than that for which it
is licensed.
2.Adopt Resolution No. 2022-107 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REVOKING
BUSINESS LICENSE CERTIFICATE NO. 13709873 FOR THE SWEET SPOT
CLUB LOCATED AT 73338 HIGHWAY 111, #O, PALM DESERT, AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.”
3.With the following commentary, “In the future, perhaps [the licensee] might
have a second chance of getting their business model right.”
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Níamh M. Ortega
Assistant City Clerk/Assistant Secretary
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk/Secretary
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 1/12/2023
Anthony Mejia (Jan 18, 2023 14:16 PST)