HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-22Thursday, June 22, 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)
STUDY SESSION:
A Study Session was called to order by Mayor Kelly on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at
2:00 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 a Broadband Feasibility and Master
Plan Study and the North Palm Desert Community Park design. The City Council also provided
feedback on allowing right-of-way encroachments for railings and planters for outdoor dining on a
case-by-case basis. No formal actions were taken on these topics.
The City Council recessed at 3:27 p.m. and reconvened to call the regular meeting to order at
3:38 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Kelly on
Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 3:38 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 4:22 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Jan Harnik, Gina Nestande*, Karina Quintanilla, and Evan Trubee;
and Mayor Kathleen Kelly.
*Councilmember Nestande remote participated in accordance with AB 2449.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Trubee led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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INSPIRATION:
Mayor Kelly offered words of inspiration.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
Assistant City Attorney Shah announced that no reportable actions were taken.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. PROCLAMATION - GAY PRIDE MONTH
Mayor Kelly presented a proclamation to Dave Powell and members of the Desert Business
Association, expressing support for the LGBTQ+ community and recognizing the month of June
as Gay Pride Month.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
A.BLOW SAND MITIGATION UPDATE
Deputy Director of Public Works Chavez narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
City Council inquiries.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
Councilmembers reported their attendance at various meetings and events. Mayor Pro Tem
Quintanilla requested staff consider replacing the American flag at City Hall.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Michael McDaniel, Director of Donor Recruitment for LifeStream, encouraged residents to
participate in the Nine Cities Challenge which set a goal to collect 1,500 pints of blood.
Lesley Miller, Palm Desert resident, urged the City Council to assist her in preserving her front yard
trees, noting that Southern California Edison provided a notice regarding imminent removal of the tree(s).
Mike Stafford, Palm Desert resident, spoke about the Coachella Valley Water District’s (CVWD)
repeated late-night construction near the Genesis community and stated nearby residents were not
notified of the work.
City Manager Hileman advised that staff is working with Mr. Stafford and CVWD to address the
nighttime construction; advised that Public Works will contact Ms. Miller to see if the City can assist
her in preserving the trees.
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1.CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar with the removal of Item 1U for separate
consideration and the deletion of Item 1S from the agenda.
A.APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Minutes of June 8, 2023.
B.APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve warrants issued from June 1 through June 8, 2023.
C.APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. C37370 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$175,000 WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP FOR
OPERATIONS OF THE PALM DESERT IHUB
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0 to:
1.Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C37370 in the amount of $175,000 with the
Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) for operations of the Palm Desert iHUB.
2.Authorize the City Attorney to make non-substantive changes to the agreement.
3.Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment.
D.APPROVE THE INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
PURCHASES IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $190,000
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Information Systems Department technology equipment
purchases in an aggregate amount not to exceed $190,000 and authorize City Manager to
execute agreements.
E.APPROVE ANNUAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE MAINTENANCE FOR
THE LISTED VENDORS IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $975,600 AND AUTHORIZE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RENEWAL AGREEMENTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Approve annual computer software and hardware maintenance costs for the listed
vendors in the estimated amount of $975,600.
2.Authorize the City Manager to execute renewal agreements.
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F.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 LOCATED AT 72567 HIGHWAY 111 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Authorize the City Manager to approve up to ten (10) temporary events waivers to Palm
Desert Municipal Code Sections 9.58.010 and 9.58.020 (Consumption/Possession of
Alcoholic Beverages on Public Property) at the Galen Building (72567 Highway 111) as
needed for fiscal year 2023/2024.
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.
G.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
HENDERSON BUILDING LOCATED AT 72559 HIGHWAY 111 FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023/2024
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Authorize the City Manager to approve up to five (5) temporary events waivers to Palm
Desert Municipal Code Sections 9.58.010 and 9.58.020 (Consumption/Possession of
Alcoholic Beverages on Public Property) at the Henderson Building (72559 Highway 111)
as needed for fiscal year 2023/2024.
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.
H.HOUSING AUTHORITY – AWARD AGREEMENT NO. HA45510 FOR HVAC
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS WITH JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTING, INC., IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $190,000 PLUS CONTINGENCY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Award Agreement No. HA45510 for HVAC Mechanical Systems Services with John
Harrison Contracting, Inc., for a period of three years, plus two one-year extensions at the
Housing Authority residential rental properties, in an amount not to exceed $190,000
annually plus $28,500 for 15% contingency.
2.Authorize RPM Company, the Housing Authority’s contracted management company, to
monitor the Agreement and authorize additional services within the contingency amount
as determined to be necessary due to emergency actions and/or to proactively respond
to the needs of the Properties.
3.Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Agreement and any documents necessary
to effectuate the actions taken herewith and amend the terms as may be necessary.
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I.HOUSING AUTHORITY – ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. HA-114 ESTABLISHING DATES
FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING COMMISSION DURING
FY 2023-24
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Housing Authority Resolution No. HA-114 establishing dates for
regular meetings of the Palm Desert Housing Commission during FY 2023-24.
J.ESTABLISH QUALIFIED VENDOR LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND 2024-25
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Approve the Qualified Vendor List for the City of Palm Desert, Successor Agency to the
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, the Palm Desert Housing Authority, and Desert
Willow Golf Resort in accordance with Ordinance No. 1392 (Purchasing Ordinance).
2.Authorize City Manager to approve additional qualified submissions from vendors
throughout the fiscal year.
K.RESOLUTION NO. 2023-030 TO AUTHORIZE THE DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE
RECORDS FROM THE CITY CLERK AND CITY MANAGER DIVISIONS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-030 authorizing the destruction of obsolete
records from the City Clerk and City Manager Divisions pursuant to the California
Government Code Section 34090.
L.SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1396 AMENDING CHAPTER
11 (PARKS) AS RELATED TO FACILITY CLASSIFICATIONS AND ALLOWABLE USE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by
title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 1396.
M.SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1397 AMENDING TITLE 11
PARKS, CHAPTER 11.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS, PROHIBITING MYLAR BALLOON
USE IN CITY PARKS, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by
title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 1397.
N.LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 584
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of opposition to Senate Bill 584 –
Laborforce Housing: Short-Term Rental Tax Law.
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O.HOUSING AUTHORITY – RATIFICATION OF CONTRACT NO. A45110 WITH DEMO
UNLIMITED, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,683.55
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Ratify the Executive Director’s authorization of Contract A45110 entered with Demo
Unlimited, Inc., in the amount of $51,683.55 for the removal of ten carports at One Quail
Place pursuant to Section 3.30.160 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
2.Appropriate $51,683.55 from the Housing Authority’s Committed Reserve Funds to
Account Number 8714195-4331100, Housing Authority Replacement Expenditures.
P.APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. C37610 WITH WILLDAN FINANCIAL
SERVICES FOR COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY AND COST ALLOCATION PLAN
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C37610 with Willdan Financial Services for
Comprehensive User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan.
2.Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract
amendment and change order requests for unanticipated conditions in an additional
amount not to exceed $15,000.
3.Authorize the City Manager to execute the subject amendment.
Q.AWARD CONTRACT NO. C45010 IN THE AMOUNT OF $325,509 TO MLC
CONSTRUCTORS, INC., OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE 2022-2023 BRIDGE
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (PROJECT NO. P 759-23/MFA00007)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Award Contract No. C45010 in the amount of $325,509 to MLC Constructors, Inc., of
Corona, California, for the 2022-2023 Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program.
2.Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a 10% contingency in the amount of $32,551.
3.Authorize the City Manager to review and approve written requests for the use of
contingency for unanticipated conditions, per Section 3.30.170 Section A of Ordinance
No. 1392.
4.Authorize City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract amendment
requests up to the contingency amount.
5.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement and the City Attorney
to make non-substantive changes to the contract.
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R.AWARD CONTRACT NO. C45210 IN THE AMOUNT OF $195,844 TO UNITED STORM
WATER, INC., FOR THE FY 2022/23 CATCH BASIN AND DRAIN CLEANING PROJECT
(PROJECT NO. 501-23/CDR00002)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Award Contract No. C45210 in the amount of $195,844 to United Storm Water, Inc., of
City of Industry, California, for the FY 2022/23 Catch Basin and Drain Cleaning Project.
2.Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a 10% contingency in the amount of $19,585.
3.Authorize the City Manager to review and approve written requests for the use of
contingency for unanticipated conditions, per Section 3.30.170 Section A of Ordinance
No. 1392.
4.Authorize City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract amendment
requests up to the contingency amount.
5.Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and the City Attorney to make any
non-substantive changes to the contract.
S.APPROVE A ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT AND CIRCUIT TRANSIT, INC., TO PROVIDE EL PASEO COURTESY
CART SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
This item was deleted from the agenda at the request of staff.
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T.APPOINT AND REAPPOINT APPLICANTS TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT’S
ESTABLISHED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND TASKFORCES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to appoint/Reappoint individuals to serve on the City of Palm Desert’s
appointed bodies as follows:
Architectural Review Commission James Blakeley (term ending June 30, 2026)
Building Board of Appeals Joseph Gaugush
Civic Engagement Committee John Holan (term ending June 30, 2026)
Robin Stewart (term ending June 30, 2026)
Franchon-Marie Siddiq (term ending June 30, 2026)
Cultural Arts Committee Maureen Boren
Pia Rose
Debra Norby (Alternate)
Kristen Olson Stone (Alternate)
Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Kim Housken
David Toltzmann
Linda Vassalli
Finance Committee Gretchen Heuring
Homelessness Taskforce Rosemary Fisher-Anaya
Housing Commission Jann Buller
Kathleen Bauer
Franchon-Marie Siddiq
Marketing Committee Rolf Hoehn
Ray Rodriguez
Parks & Recreation Committee John Maldonado
Dan Rademacher (Alternate)
Planning Commission John Greenwood
Joseph Pradetto
Public Safety Committee Terry Kramer
Douglas Luhring
Kevin Wahlstrom
Stephen Nelson (Alternate)
Resource Preservation & Enhancement
Committee
Berlinda Blackburn
Geoffrey Gregory
Gustavo Gomez
U.ACCEPT GRANT FROM COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY CLIMATE
RESILIENCE & COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000
(PROJECT NO. CPK00002)
This item was removed for separate consideration on Page 10 of these Minutes.
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V.EXTEND PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER MARKETING SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH FG CREATIVE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Authorize the first of two possible one-year extension options of Contract No. A43790 with
FG Creative for Palm Desert Aquatic Center Marketing Services.
2.Authorize the City Attorney to make non-substantive changes to the Contract and the City
Manager to execute the Contract on behalf of the City.
W.CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY – ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-017
DECLARING EIGHT (8) CITY OF PALM DESERT OWNED PARCELS AND RESOLUTION
NO. SA-RDA 100 DECLARING SEVEN (7) PALM DESERT SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OWNED PARCELS LOCATED ON DESERT WILLOW
DRIVE SURPLUS LAND AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE A NOTICE OF
AVAILABILITY FOR THE SALE OF THE FIFTEEN (15) PARCELS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Adopt Resolution No. 2023-017 declaring City of Palm Desert owned properties located
on Desert Willow Drive with Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APN) 620-370-002 (.20 acres),
620-370-003 (.20 acres), 620-370-004 (1.56 acres), 620-370-017 (.69 acres), 620-370-
018 (1.02 acres), 620-370-020 (3.61 acres), 620-370-033 (.94 acres), 620-370-043 (2.92
acres) surplus for the purposes of the Surplus Land Act (SLA).
2.Adopt Resolution No. SA-RDA 100 declaring Palm Desert Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency (SARDA) properties located on Desert Willow Drive with APNs
620-450-012 (16.91 acres), 620-450-013 (1.37 acres), 620-450-014 (.45 acres), 620-450-
016 (.85 acres), 620-450-017 (.19 acres), 620-450-018 (.67 acres), 620-450-020 (13.67
acres) surplus for the purposes of the SLA.
3.Authorize staff to release a Notice of Availability for the sale of the fifteen (15) properties
as a single unit.
X.APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
FOR THE ADDITION OF A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve a third amendment to the agreement for law enforcement services
between the City of Palm Desert and the County of Riverside for the addition of a school
resource officer at Palm Desert Charter Middle school and authorize the Mayor to execute
the amendment.
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CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER:
U.ACCEPT GRANT FROM COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY CLIMATE
RESILIENCE & COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000
(PROJECT NO. CPK00002)
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla expressed her gratitude to staff for working to secure the grant.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY MAYOR KELLY, CARRIED
5-0, to:
1.Accept grant from Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Climate Resilience &
Community Access program in the amount of $300,000 for the North Sphere Regional
Park Improvements Project.
2.Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and all other documents associated
with this grant.
2.ACTION CALENDAR:
A.APPROVE OUTSIDE AGENCY FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Director of Finance Chavez presented the staff report and responded to City Council
inquiries.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Approve the award of Outside Agency Funding in the amount of $183,450 to the agencies
listed on the staff report with associated restrictions and conditions, including confirmation
of event prior to distribution, if applicable.
2.Authorize the Finance Director to consider alternative requests during the year provided
the request is consistent with the original request.
3.Pending approval of the FY 2023-24 City of Palm Desert Financial Plan, authorize the
City Manager to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken
herewith.
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B.PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION TO PROCEED WITH ALTERNATIVE DESIGN OPTIONS
FOR LUPINE PLAZA PROJECT (PROJECT NO. CST00015)
Economic Development Director Ceja narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
City Council inquiries.
The following individuals spoke in support of Lupine Plaza Option 1, “Slow Street”:
•Josi Boelzner, Palm Desert business owner
•Paul Goodman, Palm Desert business owner
•Cathy Green, Palm Desert business owner
•Samuel Heaton, Palm Desert business owner
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Direct staff to proceed with Design Option No. 1 from the conceptual design study
prepared by M.I.G. for improvements to Lupine Lane and to prepare the necessary
construction drawings, California Environmental Quality Act analysis, engineering
services, and all other services associated with the final design and construction of a
permanent Lupine Plaza.
2.Authorize the City Manager to sign and make necessary changes and amendments to the
contract with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. (“Interwest”) to reflect changes to the
project scope.
3.Authorize Director of Finance to reduce budget allocation to desired Option amount for
the project.
C.REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REGARDING THE PALM DESERT LIBRARY
Assistant City Manager Escobedo narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City
Council inquiries.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to endorse staff pursuing withdrawal from the County system and pursue the
establishment of a municipally-owned Palm Desert Library.
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D.RESOLUTIONS NO. 2023-018 AND HA 115: CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
-JOINT CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF ACTIONS RELATED TO THE
CONVEYANCE OF THE PARCELS IDENTIFIED AS APN 694-120-028 AND A PORTION
OF 694-120-029 AND APPROVING TWO LOAN IN THE AMOUNTS OF $3,425,000 AND
$3,330,000 RESPECTIVELY FROM THE CITY AND FROM THE AUTHORITY’S LOW AND
MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION AND
CONSTRUCTION OF 239 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AND 2 MANAGER’S UNITS
PURSUANT TO AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT AND
LOAN AGREEMENT
Housing Manager Gonzales narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City
Council inquiries.
Dan Horn, Palm Communities developer, shared additional information on the project and the
particular funding mechanisms to be used, and responded to City Council inquiries.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a City Resolution No. 2023-018 and Housing Authority
Resolution No. HA 115:
1.Approving the conveyance by the City of Palm Desert (“City”) of a 10-acre parcel identified
as APN 694-120-028 and a 0.49-acre parcel identified as a portion of APN 694-120-029
(collectively, the “Property”) and approving two loans in the amounts of $3,425,000 and
$3,330,000 respectively from the City and the Authority’s Low and Moderate Income
Housing Asset Fund (“Housing Fund”) to Palm Companies, LLC, (“Developer”) pursuant
to an Amended and Restated Disposition, Development and Loan Agreement,
substantially in the form attached hereto (“Amended and Restated DDLA”) and its
exhibits, for the purchase of the Property and construction of 239 affordable housing units
and two manager units in one phase (“Project”).
2. Authorizing the City to make a purchase money loan to the Developer for the purchase
price of the Property ($3,425,000), to be repaid from a percentage of residual receipts
(i.e., net income) from the Project over the term of the loan, with any accrued interest and
unpaid principal coming due 55 years from the completion of the Project, with such loan
being secured by a subordinate deed of trust on the Project.
3.Authorizing the Director of Finance to appropriate $3,330,000 from Unobligated Housing
Fund balance to the appropriate budget line item(s).
4.Authorizing City/Authority, Mayor/Chairman, staff, and legal counsel to execute and
record agreements and documents as described in the Amended and Restated DDLA, or
which are otherwise deemed necessary or proper to effectuate the City Council and
Authority resolutions, including the conveyance of the Property, the Authority’s funding
commitment and related actions for the Project as set forth in the Amended and Restated
DDLA.
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E.DISCUSSION REGARDING REDISTRICTING OPTIONS
City Clerk Mejia narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
The following individuals spoke in support of transitioning to five (5) single member districts
prior to the November 2024 Election:
•Debbie Reed, Palm Desert resident
•Linda Salas, Palm Desert resident
•Gregg Akkerman, Palm Desert resident
•Joan Speer, Palm Desert resident
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM QUINTANILLA,
CARRIED 5-0, to direct staff to take the necessary steps to transition to five (5)
single-member districts prior to the November 2024 Election and to eliminate use of Ranked
Choice Voting in future elections.
3.PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-019 ADOPTING THE REPORT PROPOSING TO
HAVE SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES COLLECTED ON THE PROPERTY TAX
ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO FILE SAID
REPORT WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY AUDITOR CONTROLLER TO PLACE SAID
CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL
Deputy Director of Economic Development Lawrence presented a staff report and responded
to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly opened and closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
No majority protest was filed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE,
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-019 adopting the report proposing to have solid
waste service charges collected on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and direct
the City Clerk to file said report with the Riverside County Auditor Controller to place said
charges on the tax roll.
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B.CITY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY – APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS NO. 2023-020, 2023-
021, 2023-022, AND HA 116 RELATED TO THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR
2023/2024 FINANCIAL PLAN AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Director of Finance Chavez narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City
Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly opened and closed the joint public hearing, there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Adopt Resolution No. 2023-020 approving the Financial Plan and Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and authorizing
the use of General Fund reserves, to the extent needed, to cover any revenue shortfall.
2.Adopt Resolution No. 2023-021 establishing the Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year
2023-2024.
3.Adopt Resolution No. HA 114 approving the Palm Desert Housing Authority Financial Plan
for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
4.Adopt Resolution No. 2023-022 approving the Staffing Allocation and Salaries Resolution,
setting the FY 2023-2024 Salary Schedules, Salary Ranges and Allocated Classifications.
5.Approve Out-of-State Travel as listed in memorandum included in the staff report.
C.ADOPT AMENDMENT TO ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Senior Contracts and Grants Analyst Barron presented a staff report and responded to City
Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly opened and closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM QUINTANILLA,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt amendment to Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2021-22 Community Development
Block Grant.
2.Approve the project amendment to Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2021-22 Community
Development Block Grant.
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D.APPROVE FY 2023/24-2028/29 FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, ANALYSIS OF
IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING, FY 2023/24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AND FUNDING
AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS
Senior Contracts and Grants Analyst Barron narrated a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly opened and closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER X, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM X, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1.Approve the City’s FY 2023/24-2028/29 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to
Fair Housing, and 2023/24 CDBG Annual Action Plan and subrecipient funding allocation
as recommended by the Outside Agency Committee and authorize staff to submit to
Housing and Urban Development.
2.Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents and/or amendments necessary to
effectuate the actions taken herewith.
E.RESOLUTION NOS. 2023-023 AND 2023-024: APPROVE THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
FOR, AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF, ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN
CONSOLIDATED PALM DESERT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Project Manager Gerry presented a staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly opened and closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-023 granting final approval of the 2023-24 Engineer’s Report
for Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-024 confirming the diagram and assessments and ordering the
levy and collection of annual assessments in Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and
Lighting District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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F.RESOLUTION NO. 2023-025: APPROVE THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, ORDER THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT BENEFIT
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Project Manager Gerry presented a staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly opened and closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
TRUBEE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-025 granting final approval of the
Engineer’s Report and order the levy and collection of annual assessments in the City of Palm
Desert Benefit Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023-24, pursuant to the provisions
of The Benefit Assessment Act of 1982.
G.RESOLUTION NOS. 2023-026 AND 2023-027: APPROVE THE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
PLAN AND ORDER THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE
PRESIDENT’S PLAZA I PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Project Manager Gerry presented a staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly opened and closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRUBEE,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-026 approving the Management District Plan for the
President’s Plaza I Property and Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-027 ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments
within the President’s Plaza I Property and Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year
2023/24.
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H.RESOLUTION NOS. 2023-028 AND 2023-029: APPROVE THE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
PLAN AND ORDER THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE
PRESIDENT’S PLAZA III PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Project Manager Gerry presented a staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly opened and closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARNIK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM QUINTANILLA,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-025 approving the Management District Plan for the
President’s Plaza III Property and Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-026 ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments
within the President’s Plaza III Property and Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year
2023/24.
4.INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Níamh M. Ortega
Assistant City Clerk/Assistant Secretary
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk/Secretary
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 07/13/2023
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