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Thursday, June 8, 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.
STUDY SESSION:
A Study Session was called to order by Mayor Kelly on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at
2:15 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive,
Palm Desert, California. All members of the City Council were present.
The City Council received informational presentations regarding the use of de minimis
provisions for the Invest Palm Desert Economic Development Program, and the Fred
Waring Pavement Rehabilitation. The City Council took no formal actions on these topics.
The City Council recessed at 2:39 p.m. and reconvened to call the regular meeting to
order at 3:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Kelly
on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at
73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
There being no member of the public wishing to speak on any closed session items, the
City Council recessed to Closed Session and reconvened at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Jan Harnik, Gina Nestande, Karina Quintanilla, and Evan
Trubee; and Mayor Kathleen Kelly.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Shae Faulkner, Vice President of Family YMCA of the Desert Delegation of Youth and
Government, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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INSPIRATION:
Councilmember Trubee offered words of inspiration.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
Assistant City Attorney Shah announced that relative to Closed Session Item B1, the City
Council gave unanimous direction to staff to finalize the proposed land swap agreement. No
other reportable actions were taken.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS:
A. PROCLAMATION – POLLINATOR WEEK
Mayor Kelly announced a proclamation had been issued recognizing the week of
June 19, 2023, as Pollinator Week and encouraged residents to include pollinator-
friendly plants in their landscaping where possible, and to visit the City’s butterfly
garden at the Civic Center Park.
B. PRESENTATION – STATE OF THE Y
Family YMCA of the Desert CEO Paula Simonds provided an update relative to
the operations and successes of the YMCA and responded to City Council
inquiries.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
A. SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR UPDATE
Social Services Coordinator Austin provided an update on the Homeless Services
Assessment, the Homelessness Taskforce work plan and priorities, the City’s
expanded web presence, and outreach efforts.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla congratulated Coachella Valley Economic Partnership
(CVEP) President Joe Wallace on his recognition as one of the 50 most influential people
in the Coachella Valley.
Councilmember Harnik announced Coachella Valley Association of Governments
(CVAG) completed Phase I of the Coachella Valley Signal Synchronization Project which
will improve traffic circulation valley wide.
Councilmember Nestande requested City staff provide an update at the CVAG
Environmental and Energy Committee meeting regarding the City’s efforts to increase EV
charging stations in Palm Desert.
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NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Brad Anderson, spoke in opposition to the City Council utilizing the provisions of AB 2449
to remote participate in meetings; voiced concerns regarding the mosquito control
practices by the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District.
Larissa De La Torre, representing 18th District, introduced herself on behalf of State
Senator Padilla.
Ruben Perez, representing the 36th District, introduced himself on behalf of
Assemblymember Garcia and provided an update on various assembly bills.
Dorian, Palm Desert resident, urged the City Council to take action to improve public
transit options for residents and to eliminate public transit fares.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar with the exception of
Item 1P which was removed for separate consideration.
A. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Minutes of May 11, 2023.
B. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve warrants issued for the period of
January 12 through January 23, 2023, and May 10 to May 25, 2023.
C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-016 APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
PROJECT LIST TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-016 approving the
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Project List to be funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair
and Accountability Act.
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D. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CONTRACT NO. C45400
FOR THE PURCHASE OF 160,000 POUNDS OF GRASS SEED FROM THE
LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 (PROJECT
NO. MLS00021)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve Contract No. C45400 for the purchase
of 160,000 pounds of grass seed from the lowest responsible bidder for Fiscal
Year 2023/24 (Project No. MLS00021).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
E. RATIFY CONTRACT NOS. A43310, A43790, AND A44230 FOR MARKETING
SERVICES WITH FG CREATIVE IN THE COMBINED AMOUNT OF $62,500
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to ratify Contract Nos. A43310, A43790, and
A44230 with FG Creative for miscellaneous marketing services related to Economic
Development programs.
F. APPROVE USA TODAY’S WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE AT CIVIC CENTER
PARK
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve USA Today’s Wine & Food Experience at Civic Center Park on
Saturday, September 9, 2023.
2. Temporarily waive the following Palm Desert Municipal Code sections:
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)
e. 11.01.080 W (Possession/Consumption of Alcohol in City Parks) pursuant
to PDMC 9.58.040
G. RECEIVE AND FILE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE DESERT CANCER
FOUNDATIONS FUND REQUEST TO THE DESERT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the letter of support for the
Desert Cancer Foundation’s funding request to the Desert Healthcare District.
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H. RECEIVE AND FILE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE IMPERIAL
IRRIGATION DISTRICT AND COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS APPLICATION TO THE USDA FOREST SERVICE URBAN
AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY INFLATION REDUCTION ACT GRANT
PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the letter of support for the
Imperial Irrigation District and Coachella Valley Association of Governments
application to the USDA Forest Service and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction
Act Grant Program.
I. APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT JOINT RECIPIENT
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C45410 WITH THE COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-25, 2025-26, AND 2026-27
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize participation in the County of Riverside’s Urban County Program for
Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27.
2. Authorize the City Attorney to finalize the Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement
with the County of Riverside.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Joint Recipient Cooperation
Agreement with the County of Riverside allowing the City to participate in the
Urban County Program and take any other actions necessary to effectuate the
action taken herewith.
J. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. A43960 WITH
HORIZON LIGHTING, INC. OF INDIO, CALIFORNIA, FOR ELECTRICAL AND
LIGHTING SERVICES AT CITY-OWNED FIRE FACILITIES IN THE AMOUNT
OF $35,000 IN FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Award Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. A43960 with Horizon
Lighting, Inc. of Indio, California, for Electrical and Lighting Services for City-
Owned Fire Facilities in the amount of $35,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
2. Authorize the Finance Department to transfer $35,000 from Fire Fund Account
No. 2304220-4400100, Capital Projects to Fire Fund Account No. 2304220 -
4331000, R/M Buildings.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute said Change Order No. 1.
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K. RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON UNIVERSITY PARK INVESTORS’ REQUEST
TO ISSUE NEXT SERIES OF BONDS FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-1 (UNIVERSITY PARK)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file report on University Park
Investors’ Request to issue next series of bonds for the City of Palm Desert
Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (University Park).
L. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-015: REQUEST MAYOR KATHLEEN KELLY TO SIGN
THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION’S MAYORS’ MONARCH PLEDGE
TO RENEW THE CITY’S EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE
POLLINATOR POPULATION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-015 authorizing the City of Palm Desert to enter
into the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and issue a
proclamation on the City’s Monarch Day Pledge.
2. Authorize staff to work in collaboration with the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
and University of California, Riverside (UCR) Palm Desert Center to carry out
the three specific actions listed below within the next year:
a. Issue a Proclamation to raise awareness about the decline of the monarch
butterfly and the species’ need for habitat.
b. Increase the area of pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at Civic
Center Park.
c. Support milkweed propagation by planting milkweed at various City parks
and medians, where advisable.
M. RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT, GENERAL FUND,
PARKVIEW OFFICE COMPLEX, AND DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT
FINANCIAL REPORTS, FOR THE MONTHS OF MARCH AND APRIL 2023
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the monthly Investment Report,
General Fund, Parkview Office Complex, and Desert Willow Golf Resort Financial
Reports for the months of March and April 2023.
N. ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, RELEASE THE FAITHFUL
PERFORMANCE AND THE LABOR AND MATERIALS BONDS, AND ACCEPT
A MAINTENANCE BOND FOR PM 37512 FOR REVEL
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Accept public improvements.
2. Release the Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $50,960.75 and the
Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $25,480.38.
3. Accept the Maintenance Bond in the amount of $5,096.07.
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O. ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, RELEASE THE FAITHFUL
PERFORMANCE AND THE LABOR AND MATERIALS BONDS, AND ACCEPT
A MAINTENANCE BOND FOR TR 36351 FOR SAGE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Accept public improvements.
2. Release the Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $1,291,600.00 and
the Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $645,800.00.
3. Accept the Maintenance Bond in the amount of $129,160.00.
4. Accept Construction Entrance Bond in the amount of $20,079.00.
P. ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIBRARY TASKFORCE AND APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS
This item was removed for separate discussion and action.
Q. APPROVAL OF A THREE-YEAR FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. C45420
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND THE COACHELLA VALLEY
ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (CVEP) CONSTITUTING CVEP’S FUNDING FOR
FY 2023/24, FY 2024/25, AND FY 2025/26
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a three (3) year Funding Agreement No. C45420 in the amount of
$50,000 per fiscal year, for a total of $150,000, between the City of Palm Desert
and CVEP for the City’s annual investments for FY 2023/2024, FY 2024/2025,
and FY 2025/2026.
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement and allow the City Attorney to
make non-substantive changes.
R. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING NO. C45430
BETWEEN THE DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, PALM
DESERT CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL GOVERNING COUNCIL, AND THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) No. C45430 between the Desert Sands Unified School District, Palm
Desert Charter Middle School Governing Council, and the City of Palm Desert, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU.
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S. APPROVE AMENDMENTS 5-7 TO CONTRACT NO. C41690 WITH HR GREEN
PACIFIC, INC.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Contract Amendment No. 5, increasing the budgeted amount of
$590,000 to $675,000, an increase of $85,000 for land development
engineering supplemental staffing for land development plan review and
inspections for FY 2022/23.
2. Approve Contract Amendment No. 6 to ratify expenditures in the amount of
$244,668 for additional engineering services for the Section 29 Drainage Basin
from FY 2021/22 and FY 2022/23 and extend this amendment to June 30, 2024.
3. Approve Contract Amendment No. 7 authorizing the final term of the contract
for Building Plan Check Services in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for
FY 2023/24.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents to effectuate the intent of
the agreement.
T. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. C45440 FOR
COMPREHENSIVE ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING RELATED SERVICES
WITH HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $888,792
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement No. C45440 for comprehensive
engineering and engineering related services with HR Green Pacific, Inc., in an
amount of $888,792 annually for up to three years with the option to extend for
no more than two additional years.
2. Authorize the Finance Department to set aside a contingency amount of 10%
annually ($88,880) for unanticipated project needs.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract
amendments/extensions up to the contingency amount.
4. Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement and the City Manager to sign
amendments.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
P. ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIBRARY TASKFORCE AND APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS
Councilmember Trubee noted that the public will be welcome to attend the
meetings of the Library Taskforce.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to establish a new Library Taskforce and approve the
appointment of members as outlined in the staff report.
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2. ACTION CALENDAR:
A. AWARD AN AGREEMENT NO. C45450 BETWEEN EISENHOWER HEALTH
AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AS IT RELATES TO FUNDING COSTS OF
CONSTRUCTION OF AN EMPLOYEE CHILDCARE FACILITY
Monica Vasquez, representing Eisenhower Health, narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and introduced Michael Landes, Foundation President, and other
staff to assist with responding to Council inquiries.
Brad Anderson, Rancho Mirage resident, spoke in opposition to the request for
funding.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to finalize and Mayor to execute an agreement
between Eisenhower Health and the City of Palm Desert, in substantial form,
relative to funding of costs of construction of an employee childcare facility.
2. Approve funding in an amount not to excee d $2,500,000 from Unspent Bond
Proceeds pursuant to the Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement with the former
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency.
B. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REGARDING REDISTRICTING OPTIONS
City Clerk Mejia narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council
inquiries.
Estelle Ball, Palm Desert resident, spoke in support of transitioning to four districts
with an at-large mayor.
Tom Mortensen, Palm Desert resident, spoke in support of submitting the question
whether to transition to five districts and when as a ballot measure.
Mike Morsch, Palm Desert resident, thanked the City Council for its past support,
noting that the City Council will continue to have his support regardless of
districting.
The following individuals spoke in support of transitioning to five districts immediately:
Craig, Palm Desert resident
Carlos Garcia, Palm Desert resident
Dori Smith, Palm Desert resident
Glenn Robinson, Palm Desert resident
Joan Speer, Palm Desert resident
Ralph Perry, Palm Desert resident, read a statement from Gregg Akkerman
Debbie Green, read a letter from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Marcy Maxwell, Palm Desert resident
Charlie Ara, Palm Desert resident
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The following individuals spoke in opposition to creating additional districts:
Ellen Kane, Palm Desert resident
Christal Prokay, Palm Desert resident
The following individuals spoke in support of a plan to transition to more numerous
smaller districts upon reaching a triggering metric such as an increase in population:
Jan Clement, Palm Desert resident
Ruth Hill, Palm Desert resident
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 3-2 (COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE AND MAYOR PRO
TEM QUINTANILLA VOTING NO), to authorize Legal Counsel to contact the
plaintiffs’ counsel to discuss transitioning to five districts contingent upon eliminating
the use of ranked choice voting.
MOTION BY MAYOR KELLY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE,
CARRIED 4-0-1 (WITH MAYOR PRO TEM QUINTANILLA ABSTAINING), to direct
staff to prepare a contract with National Demographics Corporation (NDC) for
demographer services, if needed.
C. RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2023/2024 WORK PLAN FOR THE CULTURAL
RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE AND REQUEST FOR
DIRECTION ON PURSUIT OF THE WORK PLAN
Principal Planner Melloni narrated a PowerP oint presentation and responded to
City Council inquiries.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HARNIK, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Receive and file the 2023/2024 Annual Work Plan for the Cultural Resource
Preservation Committee.
2. Direct staff to amend the Resolution establishing the existing limit on the total
number of Mills Act Contracts accepted per year.
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D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1396 TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.
1389, REVISING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 11 (PARKS) OF THE PALM
DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING A NEW ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY AND REVISIONS TO THE PORTOLA COMMUNITY CENTER
FACILITY USE DOCUMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE ORDINANCE
REVISIONS
Community Services Manager Muir presented a staff report.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
TRUBEE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Introduce Ordinance No. 1396 to amend Ordinance No. 1389 revising the
following sections of Chapter 11 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code (Parks):
a. 11.01.010 Definitions
b. 11.01.060 Permits for group gatherings
c. 11.04.020 Park use without formal park use permit, and
d. 11.04.090 Persons to be notified
2. Adopt a new Administrative Policy for the use of City-owned facilities.
3. Adopt changes to the Portola Community Center Application for Use of Facility
and Facility Use Agreement to be consistent with these changes.
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1397 AMENDING CHAPTER 11.01 OF
THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING MYLAR BALLOON
USE IN PALM DESERT PARKS, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION
UNDER CEQA
Deputy Director of Economic Development Lawrence presented a staff report.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE VOTING NO), to
waive further reading and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 1397 amending
Chapter 11.01 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code Prohibiting Mylar Balloon Use
in Palm Desert Parks.
F. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON POTENTIAL USE OF RECYCLE FUND
MONIES FOR RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING RATE
ADJUSTMENT
Deputy Director of Economic Development Lawrence narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HARNIK, CARRIED 5-0, to not to use recycling funds for Recycle Fund Monies for
Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Adjustment.
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3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Níamh M. Ortega
Assistant City Clerk/Assistant Secretary
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk/Secretary
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 6/22/2023
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