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PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING POST-MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 28, 2023
3:30 p.m.
Council Chamber, City Hall
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, California
This is a joint meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency, and the Palm Desert Housing Authority. Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this
meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in
person, and up to two Councilmembers may attend remotely.
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1.CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 3:30 P.M.
2.PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City
Council on items contained only on the Closed Session Agenda within the three-
minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first
page of this agenda.
3.RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
4.CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
4.a Closed Session Meeting Minutes: September 14, 2023
4.b Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8
4.b.1 Property Description: APN Nos. 694-410-003; 694-160-005 through
008, 694-160-011; 694-120-025; and 685-010-005
Agency: City of Palm Desert
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman, Chris Escobedo, Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties: TR Funding II, LLC; SG & H Cook Street, LLC;
Palm Desert University Gateway; First St. Financial Center Lomitas
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
5.ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
6.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Trubee
7.INSPIRATION
Mayor Kelly
8.REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Hargreaves
9.AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS 9
10.CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 11
11.MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
12.NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS 27
This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on issues
that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Speakers may utilize one of
the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act
does not allow the City Council to act on items not listed on the agenda,
members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and
recommendation at a future meeting.
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13.CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be
approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent
Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by
the City Council for a separate discussion.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
13.a APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of September 14, 2023.
13.b APPROVAL OF WARRANTS 79
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the warrants issued for the period 7/25/2023 to 9/14/2023.
13.c APPROVAL OF THE 2023 PALM DESERT GOLF CART PARADE 107
RECOMMENDATION:
Permit the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic
beverages on Public Property pursuant to Palm Desert Municipal
Code 9.58.040.
1.
Waive Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 11.01.140 – Amplified
Sound, during the event.
2.
Approve a budget transfer of $25,000 from the Police Services
Account No. 1104210-4304000 to Account No. 1104210-4304200
(Police Contingency).
3.
Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents that may be
necessary to facilitate the event.
4.
13.d RESOLUTION NO. 2023-046 AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
ELECTRONICALLY FILED GOVERNMENT CLAIMS
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RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-046 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONICALLY FILED
GOVERNMENT CLAIMS.”
13.e AUTHORIZE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO
ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON SEPTEMBER 30
THROUGH OCTOBER 4, 2023, IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
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RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize out-of-state travel for the City Manager to attend the International
City/County Management Association Annual Conference on September
30 through October 4, 2023, in Austin, Texas.
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13.f RATIFY A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR H.N. & FRANCES C. BERGER
FOUNDATION’S RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
FUNDING REQUEST FOR THE THOUSAND PALMS FLOOD CONTROL
PROJECT
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RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify a letter of support for the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation’s
Reconnecting Communities Program funding request.
13.g SUCCESSOR AGENCY - APPROVE A PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT NO. C46320A-Z BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT FOR ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 620-400-025
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) No. C46320A-Z
between the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency (SARDA) and the City of Palm Desert for
Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 620-400-025.
1.
Authorize the Executive Director and the SARDA Attorney to make
non-monetary changes to the PSA.
2.
Authorize the Executive Director to execute the PSA and all
related documents for the sale.
3.
13.h SUCCESSOR AGENCY - ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. SA-RDA 101
DECLARING ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 620-400-025 “EXEMPT
SURPLUS” FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
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RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. SA-RDA 101 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DECLARING PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54221(b) AND 54221 (f)(1)(D)
THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY AND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 620-
400-025 IS EXEMPT SURPLUS; AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS.”
13.i ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY’S CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY/SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND
(COPS/SLESF) EXPENDITURE PLAN AND FUNDING FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023/24
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RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the City’s Citizens Option for Public Safety/Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund (COPS/SLESF) expenditure plan and funding
for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
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13.j APPROVE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT NO. C46320A-Z
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND A
COMPENSATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY DESIGNATED TAXING ENTITIES FOR
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 620-400-025
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) No. C46320A-Z
between the City of Palm Desert and the Successor Agency to the
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (SARDA) for Assessor’s
Parcel Number (APN) 620-400-025.
1.
Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make non-
monetary changes to the PSA.
2.
Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents
associated with the PSA.
3.
Approve Compensation Agreements between the City of Palm
Desert and the Riverside County designated taxing entities for
APN 620-400-025.
4.
Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make non-
monetary changes to the Compensation Agreements.
5.
Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents
associated with the Compensation Agreements.
6.
Appropriate $4,600,000 from unobligated Desert Willow Capital
Fund Balance Account No. 4414195-4809200 for the purchase of
APN 620-400-025.
7.
13.k SUCCESSOR AGENCY - APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT NO.
C46320A-Z BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM
DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT FOR ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 620-400-025
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a License Agreement No. C46320A-Z between the
Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
(SARDA) and the City of Palm Desert for Assessor’s Parcel
Number (APN) 620-400-025 for two (2) years at a rate of one
dollar ($1).
1.
Authorize the SARDA Attorney to make non-monetary changes to
the License Agreement.
2.
Authorize the Executive Director to execute the License
Agreement and all related documents for the sale.
3.
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13.l APPROVE THE ADDITION OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR PUBLIC PARKING
AND OPEN SPACE TO APN 620-400-625 TO THE CITY’S CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
209
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the addition of improvements for public parking and open
space to APN 620-400-625 to the City’s Capital Improvement
Program.
1.
Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $1,891,588 from
unobligated Desert Willow Capital Fund Balance to Account No.
4414195-4809200, Project Code CFA 00025, for the parking lot
improvements to Lot A.
2.
13.m ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1400 AMENDING SECTION 2.36.370
OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
219
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1400 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 2.36.370 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO THE READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.”
14.ACTION CALENDAR
The public may comment on individual Action Items within the three-minute time
limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the
agenda.
14.a APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH KINGDOM CAUSES DBA CITY NET
FOR CITY HOMELESS OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICES
223
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Agreement No. C46330 for $250,813.13 with Kingdom
Causes DBA City Net to provide street outreach and engagement
homeless services from October 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024,
with two optional one-year extensions.
1.
Authorize Director of Finance to appropriate $101,000 in
unobligated Opioid Settlement Special Funds to Account No.
2264212-4309000 and transfer $150,000 from Permanent Local
Housing Allocation Funds Account No. 2254199-4501000 to
Account No. 2254212-4309000.
2.
Authorize the City Attorney to make non-monetary changes to the
agreement and the City Manager or designee to execute the
agreement.
3.
15.PUBLIC HEARINGS
The public may comment on individual Public Hearing Items within the three-
minute time limit. The applicant or appellant will be provided up to five minutes
to make their presentation. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed
on the first page of this agenda.
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15.a HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT – PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS
ON FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
301
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 Comprehensive
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
15.b PALM DESERT REDISTRICTING 2023 – PUBLIC HEARING #2 TO
RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY REGARDING THE
REDRAWING OF ELECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
335
16.INFORMATION ITEMS
17.ADJOURNMENT
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18.PUBLIC NOTICES
Agenda Related Materials: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the
designated office for inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the
Office of the City Clerk, Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive,
Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items considered in open session, and
documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for
public inspection at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.palmdesert.gov
by clicking “Council Agenda” at the top of the page.
Americans with Disabilities Act: It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert to
comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an
attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you
will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the city will
attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the
Office of the City Clerk, (760) 346-0611, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to
inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Níamh M. Ortega, Assistant City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, do hereby
certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the
foregoing agenda for the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency for the
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority, was posted on the
City Hall bulletin board and City website www.palmdesert.gov no less than 72
hours prior to the meeting.
/S/ Níamh M. Ortega
Assistant City Clerk
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Whereas, during the month of October, Fire Station #33 of the Western
Division of the Riverside County Fire Department, California Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection, Historical Society of Palm Desert, and Desert Sands
Unified School District train Palm Desert third grade students in fire prevention
and personal safety through the Fire Prevention and Mini-Muster Program; and
Whereas, the Fire Prevention and Mini-Muster Program celebrates its 31st
year at Gerald Ford Elementary, Abraham Lincoln Elementary, and George
Washington Charter Schools, its 26th year at James Earl Carter Elementary School,
and its 18th year at Ronald Reagan Elementary School; and
Whereas, firefighters and volunteers will continue to train Palm Desert
students to maintain standards that will ensure a fire-safe City for many years to
come.
Now, Therefore, I, Kathleen Kelly, Mayor of the City of Palm
Desert, California, along with the entire City Council, do hereby Proclaim October
2023 as
Fire Prevention and Mini-Muster Month
in the City of Palm Desert and urge all citizens to pay tribute to the children who
participate in this most worthwhile event.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have
caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert, California, to
be affixed this 12th day of October 2023.
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PALM DESERT
THE CITY OF
SCOPE OF SERVICE
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THANK YOU
CITY COUNCIL
25 YRS
For over
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A Valued Partnership
For 50 years, DRD has partnered with the City of
Palm Desert to enhance its resident’s experience and
protect its investments in its parks and facilities.
Providing a safe and accessible space for people of
all ages to engage, stay active, and promote overall
well -being in the city.
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Palm Desert Community Center
Desert Recreation District
Renovation and Improvements
for thePalm Desert Community Center
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Facility| Exterior
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Facility| Floor Plan
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Existing Conditions | Lobby Entry
Program: 4,600 SFCM Comments-7Page 17 of 347
Improvements | Lobby Entry
Program: 4,600 SFCM Comments-8Page 18 of 347
Existing Conditions | Childcare Room
Program: 4,600 SFCM Comments-9Page 19 of 347
Improvements | Fitness Room
Program: 4,600 SFCM Comments-10Page 20 of 347
Existing Conditions |Community Room
Program: 4,600 SFCM Comments-11Page 21 of 347
Improvements | Community Room
Program: 4,600 SFCM Comments-12Page 22 of 347
Cost Estimate |100% Design Development
Total Project Costs $12,184,472
•DRD Total Costs $10,961,972
•City of Palm Desert Costs $1,222,500
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Contracts Awarded|100% Design Development
Total Project Costs $9,411,538
•DRD Total Costs $8,239,774
•City of Palm Desert Costs $1,171,764
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THANK YOU!
QUESTIONS?
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Study Session of the Palm Desert City Council (CC), Successor Agency to the Palm
Desert Redevelopment Agency (SARDA), and Housing Authority (HA)
Minutes
September 14, 2023, 2:30 p.m.
Present: Councilmember Jan Harnik, Councilmember Gina Nestande,
Mayor Pro Tem Karina Quintanilla, Councilmember Evan Trubee,
Mayor Kathleen Kelly
1. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION
A Study Session of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Kelly on
Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located
at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. All members of the City Counc il
were present.
2. STUDY SESSION TOPICS
2.a UPDATE ON THE DESIGN PROCESS OF THE NORTH SPHERE FIRE
STATION (FS 102)
Project Manager Leyva narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
City Council inquiries.
2.b CVEP/iHUB UPDATE
Coachella Valley Economic Partnership Laura James narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
2.c EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER UPDATE
Emergency Services Coordinator Esqueda narrated a PowerPoint presentation
and responded to City Council inquiries.
3. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kelly adjourned the Study Session at 3:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
Níamh M. Ortega
Assistant City Clerk/Assistant Secretary
_________________________
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk/Secretary
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Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency, and Housing Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2023, 3:30 p.m.
Present: Councilmember Jan Harnik, Councilmember Gina Nestande,
Mayor Pro Tem Karina Quintanilla, Councilmember Evan Trubee,
and Mayor Kathleen Kelly
1. CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 3:30 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Kelly on
Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located
at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Kelly adjourned to Closed Session at 3:30 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
The following items will be considered in closed session.
4.a Closed Session Meeting Minutes: August 24, 2023
4.b Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6
5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla led the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. INSPIRATION
Councilmember Trubee provided words of inspiration.
8. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
Assistant City Attorney Shah stated that direction was given by the City Council; no
reportable actions were taken.
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9. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
9.a PRESENTATION - HUNGER ACTION MONTH
Kelly Mui-Chesterton, FIND Food Bank representative, narrated a PowerPoint
presentation. Mayor Kelly recognized September as National Hunger Action
Month.
9.b PRESENTATION - CITY OF PALM DESERT EMPLOYEES
Mayor Kelly recognized the work of City staff during the recent weather event
and presented certificates to each department thanking them for their service to
the community.
Patrick Klein, General Manager of The Gardens of El Paseo, applauded the
efforts of the Public Works department and other City staff for their quick action in
response to flooding during Tropical Storm Hilary.
Ken Seumalo, City of Indian Wells Public Works Director, thanked the Palm
Desert Public Works department, City staff and City Council for their collaborative
efforts between cities to address issues during and after Tropical Storm Hilary.
10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Paulina Larson, Palm Springs Life representative, provided an update on the City's 50th
Anniversary celebration branding and marketing efforts.
11 . MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
Councilmembers reported on their attendance at various meetings and events. Mayor
Pro Tem Quintanilla encouraged residents to utilize mosquito -repellant plants and
flowers in their gardens; encouraged residents to get their flu shots; requested that the
objective standards include a landscape plan to specifically exclude the Palo Verde
variety that does not root well. Councilmember Harnik reported that Southern California
Association of Governments obtained its clean air designation due to its alternate
energy efforts and transportation plan.
Mayor Kelly requested staff to coordinate with Southern California Edison to make a
presentation at a future City Council meeting regarding cost of delivery on residential
and commercial bills; this request was supported by Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla and
Councilmember Nestande. Mayor Kelly noted a request from a property owner to open
a vet clinic on Highway 111. The property is not currently zoned to allow such a
development, and requested an item be agendized for a future meeting to amend the
text for permitted uses in that vicinity to allow a vet clinic as a conditional use. This
request was supported by Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla and Councilmember Trubee.
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12. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kenneth Doran, Palm Desert resident, spoke about his visit to City Hall to obtain
information, and noted a letter would be mailed to the City Council outlining his
experience.
Lydia Duran, Palm Desert resident, spoke about her situation following the August storm
event, and requested assistance from the City on next steps.
Linda Lester, Palm Desert resident, spoke about her situation following the August
storm event, and requested assistance from the City on next steps.
Nancy Gutierrez, Palm Desert resident, requested that the City Council consider
passing a law banning all future mask and vaccine mandates.
Barbara Wasserkrug, Palm Desert resident, spoke regarding her findings about FLOCK
license plate reader equipment.
Pedro Reyes, Palm Desert resident, expressed gratitude for City's response following
the August storm event.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
To approve the consent calendar, excluding Items 13j, 13k, 13m, and 13r.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.a APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY MINUTES
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Approve the Minutes of August 24, 2023, Study Session and Regular Meeting.
Motion Carried
13.b APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Approve the warrants issued for the period 6/30/2023 to 8/31/2023.
Motion Carried
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13.c RECEIVE AND FILE APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Receive and file the application for Alcoholic Beverage License for the following
business:
1. Yours Truly Wine Importers; 77564 Country Club Dr. Suite 227
Motion Carried
13.d RESOLUTION EXTENDING PARTICIPATION IN THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
SERVICE AUTHORITY ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
UNTIL MAY 31, 2034
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-042 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
EXTENSION OF THE SERVICE FEE COLLECTED ON BEHALF OF THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICE
AUTHORITY UNTIL MAY 2034.”
Motion Carried
13.e RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS
FROM THE SPECIAL PROGRAMS DIVISION
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-043 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH
ITS FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF PAPER RECORDS
FROM THE SPECIAL PROGRAMS DIVISION"
Motion Carried
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13.f RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATIONAL REPORT FOR ROAD CLOSURES
SCHEDULED TO OCCUR ON EL PASEO ASSOCIATED WITH FISCAL YEAR
2023/24 ROUTINE SPECIAL EVENTS
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Receive and file informational report for road closures scheduled to occur on El
Paseo associated with the following Fiscal Year 2023/24 routine special events:
1. Desert Cancer Foundation’s Paint El Paseo Pink – Saturday, October 14,
2023.
2. Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce’s (PDACC) Golf Cart Parade –
Sunday, October 29, 2023.
3. Martha’s Village and Kitchen’s Thanksgiving 5K – Thursday, November
23, 2023.
4. Palm Desert Charter Middle School Foundation’s Panther 5K – Sunday,
January 28, 2024.
Motion Carried
13.g RECEIVE AND FILE A LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 1484
(ZBUR): TEMPORARY PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Receive and file a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 1484 (Zbur): Temporary
Public Employees.
Motion Carried
13.h SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1399, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, UPDATING CHAPTER 8.20 REGARDING PUBLIC NUISANCE
ABATEMENT AND COST RECOVERY PROCEDURES
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title
only; and adopt Ordinance No. 1399 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING
CHAPTER 8.20 REGARDING PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT AND COST
RECOVERY PROCEDURES".
Motion Carried
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13.i ORDINANCE NO. 1398 TO CHANGE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PARCEL 1
OF PARCEL MAP NO. 36614, LOCATED APPROX. 500 FEET FROM NW
CORNER OF HWY 111 AND FRED WARING DR. FROM RESPORT
COMMERCIAL CENTER (PC-4) TO DISTRICT COMMERCIAL CENTER (PC-2)
- CEQA FINDING
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title
only; and adopt Ordinance No. 1398 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND APPROVING A CHANGE OF
ZONE FROM PC-4 TO PC-2 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON PARCEL 1
OF PARCEL MAP NO. 36614 AT 72221 HIGHWAY 111 (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NUMBER 640-020-054) CASE NO. CZ23-0001".
Motion Carried
13.l RATIFY A CHANGE ORDER FOR CONTRACT NO. C41770 WITH RIVERSIDE
COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,725 TO COVER
ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR FIELD AND ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 – BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Ratify a Change Order for Contract No. C41770 with Riverside County Animal
Services in the amount of $58,725 to cover additional costs for field and animal
shelter services for Fiscal Year 2022/23 with request staff to explore $3,000 for
mobile bus and return to Council for discussion.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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13.n REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SIDE LETTER CLARIFYING CALLBACK PAY
IN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT AND THE PALM DESERT EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Approve the side letter clarifying callback pay in the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Palm Desert and the Palm Desert
Employee Organization.
2. Authorize the City Manager to take actions to implement the side letter
between the City of Palm Desert and Palm Desert Employee
Organization.
Motion Carried
13.o ACCEPT A RESIGNATION FROM THE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
With regret, accept the resignation of Jonathan Stutz from the Civic Engagement
Committee.
Motion Carried
13.p ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-044 APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO.
37639 AND AGREEMENTS
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-044 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT MAP 37639.
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement for the Exchange of Real
Property and any documents necessary to effectuate and implement the
actions taken herewith.
3. Authorize the Mayor to execute a Master Agreement for Grant of
Temporary Construction, Access, and Parking Easements.
4. Authorize the City Attorney to make non-substantive changes to the
Agreements and City Manager to execute any changes to said
Agreements.
Motion Carried
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13.q RATIFY AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. C44620B WITH BELFOR
USA GROUP, INC., FOR PROPERTY RESTORATION SERVICES
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Ratify Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C44620B with Belfor USA Group, Inc.,
for property restoration services.
Motion Carried
13.s APPROVE CONTRACT NO. C46270 WITH SHADE STRUCTURES, INC., DBA
USA SHADE & FABRIC STRUCTURES FOR SHADE IMPROVEMENTS AT
THE PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER AND FREEDOM PARK (PROJECT
NO. MFA00022 AND MPK00001, RESPECTIVELY)
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Approve Contract No. C46270 with Shade Structures, Inc., dba USA
Shade & Fabric Structures (USA Shade) for shade improvements at the
Palm Desert Aquatic Center and Freedom Park in the combined amount
of $784,485.27.
2. Authorize the Finance Department to set aside a contingency amount of
$150,000 for unforeseen circumstances.
3. Approve a budget appropriation from General Fund Reserves and transfer
to Palm Desert Aquatic Center Capital Project Account No. 2424549-
4400100 in the amount of $508,285.98.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written
contract amendment or change order requests up to the contingency
amount.
5. Authorize the City Attorney to make non-substantive changes and the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Motion Carried
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13.t INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1400 AMENDING SECTION 2.36.370
OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE READING OF
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Introduce Ordinance No. 1400 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 2.36.370 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO
THE READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.”
Motion Carried
13.j HOUSING AUTHORITY - APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
HA45140 WITH JACOBSSON ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR
THE FURNISHING AND INSTALLATION OF 10 CARPORTS AT ONE QUAIL
PLACE IN THE AMOUNT OF $601,000 (PROJECT CHA00003)
This item was deferred to a future meeting due to the cancellation of the Housing
Commission meeting and the need for a recommendation from this Commission
prior to City Council consideration of the item.
13.k AUTHORIZE THE USE OF QUILL, LLC., AND NATIONAL SERVICES
COMPANY DBA WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF
OFFICE, JANITORIAL, AND SANITARY SUPPLIES FOR THE PALM DESERT
HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
This item was deferred to a future meeting due to the cancellation of the Housing
Commission meeting and the need for a recommendation from this Commission
prior to City Council consideration of the item.
13.m HOUSING AUTHORITY - AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE TO THE NOT TO
EXCEED AMOUNT FOR HD SUPPLY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, LTD., IN
THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
This item was deferred to a future meeting due to the cancellation of the Housing
Commission meeting and the need for a recommendation from this Commission
prior to City Council consideration of the item.
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13.r ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE HOMELESSNESS
TASKFORCE AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE
AND HOUSING COMMISSION
Councilmember Trubee shared that he was impressed with the caliber of
individuals recently interviewed to serve on an appointed body for the City of
Palm Desert, and congratulated them on their appointments.
Motion by: Councilmember Trubee
1. With regret, accept the resignation of Rosemary Anaya from the
Homelessness Taskforce.
2. Appoint Christopher Schachter to the Homelessness Taskforce for a term
ending June 30, 2025.
3. Appoint Davis Meyer to the Homelessness Taskforce for a term ending
June 30, 2027.
4. Appoint Olivia Bocken to the Housing Commission as a Housing Authority
Tenant for a term ending June 30, 2025.
5. Appoint Dominic Moore to the Housing Commission for a term ending
June 30, 2027.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
14. ACTION CALENDAR
14.a CONSIDERATION OF A THREE-YEAR SPONSORSHIP NO. C46280 WITH
DESERT PUBLICATIONS, INC., FOR FASHION WEEK EL PASEO AND FOOD
& WINE FESTIVAL PALM DESERT
Deputy Director of Economic Development Lawrence narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Councilmember Trubee
1. Approve a three-year Sponsorship Agreement No. C46280 with Desert
Publications, Inc., in the amount of $300,000 annually for Fashion Week
El Paseo and the Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival.
2. Authorize use of the north side of Shadow Mountain Lane behind The
Gardens on El Paseo for valet parking during the event.
3. Authorize waiver of all permit and inspection fees related to the event.
4. Authorize the City Attorney to make non-substantive changes and the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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14.b APPOINTMENT OF LORI DAVIS AS THE PALM DESERT POET LAUREATE
Management Analyst Powell provided a staff report and responded to City
Council inquiries.
Lori Davis, Palm Desert resident, thanked the City Council for the opportunity to
serve as Poet Laureate.
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Appoint Lori Davis as Palm Desert’s inaugural Poet Laureate.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
14.c APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES INCURRED
DURING THE AUGUST 2023 WEATHER EVENT
Finance Director Chavez narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
City Council inquiries.
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Trubee
1. Receive and file the report of expenditures to date related to the August
2023 weather event.
2. Appropriate funds in the amount of $1,765,000 from committed general
fund balance allocated to emergency reserves to the emergency
expenditure account (1104159-4219100) to cover expenditures incurred
during the August 2023 weather event.
3. Authorize the City Manager to transfer funds from the emergency
expenditure account to other expenditure accounts as appropriate.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.a RESOLUTION NO. 2023-045 TO APPROVE THE FEE INCREASE FOR THE
PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER
Community Services Manager Muir and Deputy Finance Director Urban narrated
a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing.
Te rry Applegate, aquatic therapist, spoke in opposition to raising fees at the
aquatic center.
Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing, there being no one else wishing to speak.
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Councilmember Trubee
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-045 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING
CERTAIN ENTRY FEES FOR THE PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER AND
TAKING OTHER ACTIONS THEREIN.”
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
15.b PALM DESERT REDISTRICTING 2023 – PUBLIC HEARING #1 TO RECEIVE
INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY REGARDING THE REDRAWING OF
ELECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Mejia narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City
Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing, there being no one from the public
desiring to speak.
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Trubee
1. Receive and file a report on the redistricting process and permissible
criteria to be considered to redraw district boundaries.
2. Conduct a public hearing to receive public input on district boundaries.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
16. INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
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17. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
Níamh M. Ortega
Assistant City Clerk/Assistant Secretary
_________________________
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk/Secretary
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: September 28, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk
Subject: City Council Meeting of September 28, 2023
Below you will find questions received from the Mayor or Councilmembers and answers provided by
City staff regarding tonight’s City Council meeting:
ITEM 13a: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
City staff notes a correction will be made to the September 14, 2023, Study Session Minutes to reflect
the absence of Councilmember Nestande.
ITEM 13c: APPROVAL OF THE 2023 PALM DESERT GOLF CART PARADE
Q1: Is the $25K for Golf Cart parade our contribution to the Chamber via police services or
is this in addition to it?
A1: This $25,000 is in addition to the $60,000 sponsorship as the City Council previously approved
in-kind police services related to this event. The $25,000 will not be paid to the Chamber of
Commerce. It is a budget transfer from one City account to another.
Q2: Will Burrtec have compost bins on site? Will they be available for the vendors?
A2: For the Golf Cart Parade, Burrtec will provide cardboard trash and recycle bins as there won’t
be many food vendors present. For the City’s 50th Anniversary Celebration (The Party in the
Park), the City will ask Burrtec to provide compost containers for food vendors and attendees.
Additionally, beginning in 2024, in accordance with SB 1383, all events taking place in the city
with over 2,000 attendees that serve food will be required to work with FIND Food Bank to set
up an edible food recovery system. Staff will also work with Burrtec on a plan for collecting
non-edible food waste at large scale City-produced events.
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09/28/2023 Question & Answer Memo
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ITEM 13i: APPROVE THE ADDITION OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR PUBLIC PARKING AND OPEN
SPACE TO APN 620-400-625 TO THE CITY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Q1: What is the reason for the $76K surplus? Have all of the needs been met? Is there any
deferred maintenance or costs that may have been overlooked? Can this be used for
training, such as professional development seminars to strengthen support to the
volunteers and the community?
A1: This fund is restricted to items that supplement direct law enforcement service. Last fiscal
year, there was $161,284 carried forward from previous years of unspent revenue. This is on
top of the new annual allocation. Our goal has been to expend the previous years’ amounts to
reconcile this fund and supply the Sheriff’s department with equipment, tools, and staffing
resources. We were able to take care of immediate needs but did not exhaust all the previous
year’s grant amounts. Going forward with this plan, we will expend the $76,000 surplus and
new allocation on equipment like tactical vests, crime suppression and speed enforcement
programs.
ITEM 14a: APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH KINGDOM CAUSES DBA CITY NET FOR CITY
HOMELESS OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICES
Q1: In addition to the email, phone, and text communication listed, will City Net have access
to the Homelessness Support requests made on the PD App? If so, how soon after the
report is made?
A1: Yes, City staff will continue to manage all incoming requests for homeless support coming
from our City App, email, and phone; and coordinate responses with City Net. Once they have
learned the resource system here in Palm Desert, we will work to integrate them into our
service request system.
Q2: What is the success rate of Landlord Engagement? How is success measured?
A2: Program staff will assist all clients on a pathway to housing. That can include a variety of
options through coordinated entry, income, and landlord engagement to find viable housing
options. Landlord engagement is difficult as rental occupancy rates are very high, leaving
limited availability throughout the state. The team makes every effort to identify and engage
landlords. Success rates will vary depending on region. Success is measured by identifying
viable landlords open to renting to our unhoused participants, and successfully connecting
them to move-in.
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Examined and Approved Total For Bank ID - WR
25,740.18City Manager
Examined and Approved
Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem
Audited and Found Correct
Director of Finance
08/29/2023Report Date 1Page
Successor Agency
DocuSign Envelope ID: 1EA3BDEA-E38F-4AE3-9FF9-0DCFD8A694BB
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Check DateCheck Number Vendor NameBank ID
Check Register
Amount PaidInvoiceTransaction Desc
8/31/2023 - 8/31/2023
City of Palm Desert
Account Number
08/31/202341203121 US BANKWR INTEREST DUE $15.74510269007030000 2302327 364,815.63
08/31/202341203204 US BANKWR PRIN DUE10281017030000 2224970 357,500.00
08/31/202341203204 US BANKWR INT DUE10281017030000 2224970 910,125.00
08/31/202341203279 US BANKWR PRIN DUE10281017030000 2350457 357,500.00
08/31/202341203279 US BANKWR INT DUE10281017030000 2350457 910,125.00
08/31/202341203353 US BANKWR PRIN DUE10281027030000 2350455 5,837,500.00
08/31/202341203353 US BANKWR INT DUE10281027030000 2350455 1,798,762.51
08/31/202341203415 US BANKWR PRIN DUE10281027030000 2224973 5,837,500.00
08/31/202341203415 US BANKWR INT DUE10281027030000 2224973 1,798,762.51
08/31/202341203479 US BANKWR PRIN DUE10280017030000 2224949 227,500.00
08/31/202341203479 US BANKWR INT DUE10280017030000 2224949 113,759.38
Examined and Approved Total For Bank ID - WR
18,513,850.03City Manager
Examined and Approved
Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem
Audited and Found Correct
Director of Finance
08/31/2023Report Date 1Page
Successor Agency
DocuSign Envelope ID: 5F0F06C7-8077-4ACE-AAD5-390D0F777E8D
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Check DateCheck Number Vendor NameBank ID
Check Register
Amount PaidInvoiceTransaction Desc
9/1/2023 - 9/1/2023
City of Palm Desert
Account Number
09/01/202341213815 US BANKWR PRIN DUE10280017030000 2353120 227,500.00
09/01/202341213815 US BANKWR INT DUE10280017030000 2353120 113,759.38
09/01/202341213924 US BANKWR PRIN DUE10280027030000 2350454 3,097,500.00
09/01/202341213924 US BANKWR INT DUE10280027030000 2350454 92,925.00
09/01/202341214016 US BANKWR PRIN DUE10280027030000 2224967 3,097,500.00
09/01/202341214016 US BANKWR INT DUE10280027030000 2224967 92,925.00
Examined and Approved Total For Bank ID - WR
6,722,109.38City Manager
Examined and Approved
Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem
Audited and Found Correct
Director of Finance
09/01/2023Report Date 1Page
Successor Agency
DocuSign Envelope ID: 5F0F06C7-8077-4ACE-AAD5-390D0F777E8D
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Check DateCheck Number Vendor NameBank ID
Check Register
Amount PaidInvoiceTransaction Desc
9/6/2023 - 9/6/2023
City of Palm Desert
Account Number
09/06/202300000301 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGEW1 Staples Order Aug 202342110001104430 3544874595 98.18
Examined and Approved Total For Bank ID - W1
98.18City Manager
Examined and Approved
Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem
Audited and Found Correct
Director of Finance
09/06/2023Report Date 1Page
City & Housing
DocuSign Envelope ID: 88EA1400-CC0B-4574-985C-E6CE548270B1
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Check DateCheck Number Vendor NameBank ID
Check Register
Amount PaidInvoiceTransaction Desc
9/8/2023 - 9/8/2023
City of Palm Desert
Account Number
09/08/202300000302 Amazon Capital Services Inc.W1 CC MTG. SERVING SPOONS43090001104110 1GFP-WC74-GLMF 29.07
09/08/202300000302 Amazon Capital Services Inc.W1 Credit for CC Serving Spoons43090001104110 1CDG-VHJV-QDPT -7.53
09/08/202300000302 Amazon Capital Services Inc.W1 Digital Clock-ACR42110001104111 1RNW-77CW-GJNQ 63.56
09/08/202300000302 Amazon Capital Services Inc.W1 Election Stands/Holders42110001104114 116P-QRCJ-GWXH 163.60
09/08/202300000302 Amazon Capital Services Inc.W1 Refund for Tripod42110001104114 1WC4-THPC-NN6Q -33.39
09/08/202300000303 CENTRAL SQUARE TECHNOLOGIES LLCW1 Training hours with CentralSqu43090001104190 390605 675.00
09/08/202300000304 CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATES LLCW1 PDEO DUES through 07/202321613001100000 PDEOJUL23 1,500.00
09/08/202300000304 CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATES LLCW1 PDEO DUES through 08/202321613001100000 PDEOAUG23 1,620.00
09/08/202300000305 CLASSIC PHOTO BOOTHSW1 EOY 12/2/23 Photobooth Deposit43095011104154 8092 100.00
09/08/202300000306 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICESW1 PP-GEMT PROGRAM SERVICE FEE43045002304220 1083117741 2/3 121,241.21
09/08/202300000307 FG CREATIVE INCW1 Outdoor Billboards - Lamar43090002424549 10162 2,000.00
09/08/202300000307 FG CREATIVE INCW1 Retainer - August43090002424549 10162 600.00
09/08/202300000307 FG CREATIVE INCW1 Public Relations - August43090002424549 10162 500.00
09/08/202300000307 FG CREATIVE INCW1 Broadcast Placement - Mix July43090002424549 10162 500.00
09/08/202300000307 FG CREATIVE INCW1 Broadcast Placement - U-92 Jul43090002424549 10162 500.00
09/08/202300000307 FG CREATIVE INCW1 Graphics43090002424549 10162 350.00
09/08/202300000307 FG CREATIVE INCW1 Website43090002424549 10162 300.00
09/08/202300000307 FG CREATIVE INCW1 Broadcast Pro43090002424549 10162 250.00
09/08/202300000307 FG CREATIVE INCW1 Online: google Adwords July43090002424549 10162 113.00
09/08/202300000308 IDEAPEDDLER LLCW1 Media Management 1/12 - July43090001104417 2220 4,416.66
09/08/202300000308 IDEAPEDDLER LLCW1 Strategy & Account 2/12 - Aug.43090001104417 2232 4,416.66
09/08/202300000308 IDEAPEDDLER LLCW1 Social Media 1/12 - July43090001104417 2222 2,416.66
09/08/202300000308 IDEAPEDDLER LLCW1 Public Relations 2/12 - August43090001104417 2231 2,916.66
09/08/202300000308 IDEAPEDDLER LLCW1 Social Media 2/12 - August43090001104417 2230 2,416.66
09/08/202300000308 IDEAPEDDLER LLCW1 Public Relations 1/12 - July43090001104417 2223 2,916.66
09/08/202300000308 IDEAPEDDLER LLCW1 Media Management 2/12 - August43090001104417 2229 4,416.66
09/08/202300000308 IDEAPEDDLER LLCW1 Strategy & Account 1/12 - July43090001104417 2221 4,416.66
09/08/2023Report Date 1Page
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Check DateCheck Number Vendor NameBank ID
Check Register
Amount PaidInvoiceTransaction Desc
9/8/2023 - 9/8/2023
City of Palm Desert
Account Number
09/08/202300000309 JW MARRIOTT DESERT SPRINGS RESORT &W1 Jewish Learning Group (2023)43222011104417 M-NYSJDB9 19,000.00
09/08/202300000310 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC.W1 Rail Station Serv th. 7/3143090001104430 25547882 16,880.50
09/08/202300000311 MAAS COMPANIES INCW1 Office Spacing- July2343090001104130 073123.05 1,657.50
09/08/202300000311 MAAS COMPANIES INCW1 Inv# 073123.05 - July 2343090001104159 073123.05 5,167.50
09/08/202300000311 MAAS COMPANIES INCW1 Inv#0731223.05 - July2343090001104159 073123.05 -5,167.50
09/08/202300000311 MAAS COMPANIES INCW1 Sheriff Substation- July2343090001104159 073123.05 3,217.50
09/08/202300000311 MAAS COMPANIES INCW1 Library Special Project-July2343090001104159 073123.05 195.00
09/08/202300000311 MAAS COMPANIES INCW1 Housing-July2343311008714195 073123.05 97.50
09/08/202300000312 NEARMAP US INCW1 Impact Response Mapping42191001104159 INV01011462 5,400.00
09/08/202300000312 NEARMAP US INCW1 Renewal of aerial imagery soft14301001100000 INV01001272 2,533.88
09/08/202300000312 NEARMAP US INCW1 Renewal of aerial imagery soft43620011104190 INV01001272 17,737.02
09/08/202300000313 SANT MADEW1 Website Hosting & Main. - Sept43620011104190 2729 700.00
09/08/202300000314 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGEW1 Batteries & Forks42110001104159 3544901294 48.24
09/08/202300000314 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGEW1 Floor Mat42110001104111 3544449015 59.25
09/08/202300000315 THE ALTUM GROUPW1 ENG/DESIGN SRVS - ADA CAHUILLA43880002204800 8819 13,361.50
09/08/202302000517 BURRTECW1 MAY23Collection of Solid Waste43090002364195 53123 21,078.12
09/08/202302000517 BURRTECW1 JU23 Collection of Solid Waste43090002364195 63023 2,192.96
09/08/202302000518 COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATIONW1 SHARED COST PORTOLA / I-1044001002134351 CV23303-23 2,201.00
09/08/202302000518 COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATIONW1 FY22/23 3RD QUARTER AB276643630002384515 CV23229-23 13,029.62
09/08/202302000519 DUDEK & ASSOCIATES INC.W1 AMEND NO. 5 ADD DESIGN P758-1444001004514692 202200599 14,998.75
09/08/202302000520 FIRESTATIONFURNITURE.COMW1 PURCHASE FURNITURE - FS 3344040002304220 5575 10,074.51
09/08/202302000520 FIRESTATIONFURNITURE.COMW1 FURNITURE PURCHASED - FS 3344040002304220 5576 1,939.49
09/08/202302000521 JTB SUPPLY COMPANY INC.W1 TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINETS50009062134250 112284 46,503.82
09/08/202302000522 SLADDEN ENGINEERINGW1 SOIL MATERIALS TESTING P512-2143320002114311 51985 7,280.00
09/08/202302000522 SLADDEN ENGINEERINGW1 SOIL MATERIALS TESTING P752-2143320002134311 51680 350.00
09/08/202302000522 SLADDEN ENGINEERINGW1 SOIL MATERIALS TESTING P752-2143320002134311 51680 50.00
09/08/202302000523 TRAFFICALM SYSTEMSW1 TRAFFIC SUPPLIES43325001104250 213203-04 14,132.49
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Check DateCheck Number Vendor NameBank ID
Check Register
Amount PaidInvoiceTransaction Desc
9/8/2023 - 9/8/2023
City of Palm Desert
Account Number
09/08/202302000524 ANDERSON COMMUNICATION INCW1 JUL23 RADIO REPEATER SERVICE43650001104310 19828B 250.00
09/08/202302000524 ANDERSON COMMUNICATION INCW1 AUG23 RADIO REPEATER SERVICE43650001104310 19892B 250.00
09/08/202302000525 B-OK LOCKSMITHW1 VEHICLE SPARE KEYS43340001104331 123768 202.36
09/08/202302000526 CAL STRIPE INCW1 Storm Cleanup-Waterblaster42191001104159 23108-0F 21,515.00
09/08/202302000527 CALIFORNIA FORWARDW1 Calif FWD Econ Summit Reg.43120001104430 2023-236 1,350.00
09/08/202302000528 CASH, PETTYW1 CC Mtg. Serving Trays43090001104110 CASTEL 08.22.23 77.58
09/08/202302000528 CASH, PETTYW1 CC Mtg. Snacks 7.13.2343125001104110 CASTELLA 7.12.23 31.54
09/08/202302000528 CASH, PETTYW1 CC Mtg. Snacks 08.24.2343125001104110 CASTELL 08.22.23 87.00
09/08/202302000529 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONSW1 AUG23 Internet Services43650001104190 0345093081623 534.00
09/08/202302000530 CHRISTINE MARQUEZW1 Oct 26 Concerts in the Park43061011104416 PD-1 2,000.00
09/08/202302000531 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST.W1 AUG23 26 CONSTRUCTION43510001104330 306823768022AG23 174.65
09/08/202302000531 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST.W1 AUG23 68 CONSTRUCTION43510001104330 306749767878AG23 416.97
09/08/202302000532 DESERT RECYCLING INCW1 JUL23 RECYCLING FACILITY FEES43320001104310 16982 754.00
09/08/202302000533 DESERT VALLEYS BUILDERS ASSOCIATIONW1 DVBA - 9/13/2023 Luncheon - VM43125001104430 DVBA-091323LUNCH 45.00
09/08/202302000534 DESERT WILLOW GOLF COURSEW1 07/20/23 OUTDOOR WORKERS DAY43090001104159 14668-1 3,680.74
09/08/202302000535 FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP.W1 Mailing Bus Renewal to HDL43660001104422 8-234-64119 26.09
09/08/202302000536 FLORES , CARLOSW1 APA CNFC 9/16-19/23 C FLORES11501001100000 ADV PRDM-9/19/23 241.50
09/08/202302000536 FLORES , CARLOSW1 APA CNFC 9/16-19/23 C FLORES14301001100000 ADV LDG-9/19/23 647.49
09/08/202302000536 FLORES , CARLOSW1 APA CNFC 9/16-19/23 C FLORES14301001100000 ADV MLG-9/19/23 444.09
09/08/202302000537 FRANCOIS ROSSW1 Oct 5 Concerts in the Park43061011104416 CJ100523-001 2,100.00
09/08/202302000538 GLS USW1 ABC Palm Desert43660001104111 5109140 3.80
09/08/202302000538 GLS USW1 City of PD RTS43660001104111 5104014 3.80
09/08/202302000539 HR GREEN PACIFIC INCW1 TRAFFIC ENG / DESIGN P569-2250009062134250 165650 5,866.00
09/08/202302000539 HR GREEN PACIFIC INCW1 DW TEE BOX LEVELING48092004414195 165682 280.00
09/08/202302000539 HR GREEN PACIFIC INCW1 Broadband Study July '2343090001104430 165685 2,895.50
09/08/202302000540 IMPERIAL SPRINKLER SUPPLY INCW1 PURCHASE CALSENSE IRRIGATION44001004004388 0011724052-001 5,544.16
09/08/202302000540 IMPERIAL SPRINKLER SUPPLY INCW1 PURCHASE CALSENSE IRRIGATION44001004004388 0011725598-001 4,477.72
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Check DateCheck Number Vendor NameBank ID
Check Register
Amount PaidInvoiceTransaction Desc
9/8/2023 - 9/8/2023
City of Palm Desert
Account Number
09/08/202302000541 KEVIN SWARTZW1 0823KS-MILEAGE43115001104340 0832-APWAPWX-KS 159.82
09/08/202302000541 KEVIN SWARTZW1 08-23APWA-KS-PERDIEM43120001104340 0832-APWAPWX-KS 333.00
09/08/202302000541 KEVIN SWARTZW1 08-23APWA-KS-LODGING43120001104340 0832-APWAPWX-KS 1,240.12
09/08/202302000541 KEVIN SWARTZW1 08-23APWA-KS-PARKING43120001104340 0832-APWAPWX-KS 50.00
09/08/202302000541 KEVIN SWARTZW1 08-23APWA-KS-REG43120001104340 0832-APWAPWX-KS 829.00
09/08/202302000542 KNORR SYSTEMS INCW1 UV Disinfect Gen System - PDAC43311012424549 208092 48,504.33
09/08/202302000543 LEADERSHIP COACHELLA VALLEYW1 K. Quintanilla LCV Tuition43886001104800 484 1,200.00
09/08/202302000544 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC.W1 TRAFFIC SUPPLIES42190001104250 994289-072523 46.03
09/08/202302000544 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC.W1 TRAFFIC SUPPLIES42190001104250 996319-081723 37.65
09/08/202302000545 MOMAR INCORPORATEDW1 GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES43915021104310 PSI512668 1,702.19
09/08/202302000546 NANCE, MICHELLEW1 Reimburse: Golf Cart Parade43061011104416 105566 36.85
09/08/202302000546 NANCE, MICHELLEW1 Reimburse: Golf Cart Parade43061011104416 171250 23.48
09/08/202302000547 NetFile IncW1 Hosted software for the effici43620011104190 8846 4,575.00
09/08/202302000548 OLSON, DUWAYNEW1 CONSTEXAMCENTER,9/17-22,DOLSON11501001100000 ADV PRDM 9/22/23 379.50
09/08/202302000548 OLSON, DUWAYNEW1 CONSTEXAMCENTER,9/17-22,DOLSON11501001100000 ADV LDG 9/22/23 785.35
09/08/202302000548 OLSON, DUWAYNEW1 CONSTEXAMCENTER,9/17-22,DOLSON11501001100000 ADV MILE 9/22/23 311.78
09/08/202302000549 OZZIE'S INTERNATIONAL TIRE & AUTOW1 R/M VEH #069 CITY OWNED43340001104331 33786 61.53
09/08/202302000549 OZZIE'S INTERNATIONAL TIRE & AUTOW1 R/M VEH #66 CITY OWNED43340001104331 33886 1,907.18
09/08/202302000549 OZZIE'S INTERNATIONAL TIRE & AUTOW1 R/M VEH #47 CITY OWNED43340001104331 34029 519.41
09/08/202302000549 OZZIE'S INTERNATIONAL TIRE & AUTOW1 R/M VEH #47 CITY OWNED43340001104331 34111 1,921.12
09/08/202302000549 OZZIE'S INTERNATIONAL TIRE & AUTOW1 R/M VEH #68 CITY OWNED43340001104331 33950 205.24
09/08/202302000550 PBK ARCHITECTS INCW1 DESIGN / CONSTRUCTION NSFS 10244001002354270 PP#05 3,300.00
09/08/202302000551 PORTOLA PALMS HOMEOWNERS ASSNW1 HOA Fees for Prtola Palms #12943370008734195 SEPT 1922585 275.00
09/08/202302000552 PORTOLA PALMS HOMEOWNERS ASSNW1 HOA Fees for Prtola Palms #7343370008734195 SEPT 1922815 275.00
09/08/202302000553 QUADIENT LEASING USA INCW1 9.20.23-12.19.23 Lease Payment43420001104159 N10077642 1,173.36
09/08/202302000554 QUINTANILLA, KARINAW1 LOCC 9/6-9/22 K.QUINTANILLA43120001104110 PRDM 9/9/22 259.00
09/08/202302000554 QUINTANILLA, KARINAW1 LOCC 9/6-9/22 K.QUINTANILLA43120001104110 PARKING 9/9/22 30.75
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Check DateCheck Number Vendor NameBank ID
Check Register
Amount PaidInvoiceTransaction Desc
9/8/2023 - 9/8/2023
City of Palm Desert
Account Number
09/08/202302000554 QUINTANILLA, KARINAW1 LOCC 9/6-9/22 K.QUINTANILLA43120001104110 RENTAL 9/9/22 309.00
09/08/202302000555 RETAIL MARKETING SERVICESW1 July23 Shopping Cart Retrieval43090001104422 189108 1,180.00
09/08/202302000556 RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK/RECORDERW1 Release of Liens43640001104422 23-208116 40.00
09/08/202302000557 SAM'S FENCE COMPANYW1 Temp Chain Fnc-43800 Florine43055001104422 20642 1,975.00
09/08/202302000558 SINATRA & COOK PROJECT LLCW1 iHUB Rent - Month 4443450004254430 MNTH44OCT2023 17,119.23
09/08/202302000559 SKYLINE SAFETY AND SUPPLYW1 Liquid IV for Code Officers42110001104422 7772 286.27
09/08/202302000560 THE MIGHTY UNTOUCHABLES LLCW1 Mighty Untouchables - Oct 1243061011104416 10122023 6,000.00
09/08/202302000561 TPX COMMUNICATIONSW1 Internet/ Phone Svc 8/23-9/2343650001104190 173859903-0 5,722.35
09/08/202302000562 TRI STAR CONTRACTING II INCW1 Storm Cleanup-GeraldFord &Cook42191001104159 2182G 3,976.79
09/08/202302000562 TRI STAR CONTRACTING II INCW1 Storm Cleanup-CAT Loader/Excav42191001104159 2182G-2 12,173.13
09/08/202302000562 TRI STAR CONTRACTING II INCW1 Storm Cleanup-CAT Loader/Excav42191001104159 2182G-3 12,649.01
09/08/202302000562 TRI STAR CONTRACTING II INCW1 Storm Cleanup-Portola&Haystack42191001104159 2182G-4 4,560.79
09/08/202302000562 TRI STAR CONTRACTING II INCW1 Storm Cleanup-Painters Path42191001104159 2182G-5 7,050.42
09/08/202302000562 TRI STAR CONTRACTING II INCW1 Storm Cleanup-Painter Path42191001104159 2182G-6 1,970.07
09/08/202302000562 TRI STAR CONTRACTING II INCW1 Storm Cleanup-De-Mobilize42191001104159 2182G-7 1,458.01
09/08/202302000563 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INCW1 Palm Desert 2023 Redistricting43090001104114 10706 5,000.00
09/08/202302000563 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INCW1 Palm Desert 2023 Redistricting43090001104114 10705 4,610.00
09/08/202302000564 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INCW1 Desert Pointe Apts-Hurr Hilary43310008718630 203988 829.75
09/08/202302000565 WILLCORPW1 Storm Cleanup-Equipment Rental42191001104159 2132 7,875.50
09/08/202302000565 WILLCORPW1 Storm Cleanup-Equipment Rental42191001104159 2133 3,563.48
09/08/202302000565 WILLCORPW1 Storm Cleanup-Equipment Rental42191001104159 2134 3,309.13
09/08/202302000565 WILLCORPW1 Storm Cleanup-Equipment Rental42191001104159 2135 5,842.00
09/08/202302000565 WILLCORPW1 Storm Cleanup-Equipment Rental42191001104159 2136 10,810.45
09/08/202302000565 WILLCORPW1 Storm Cleanup-Equipment Rental42191001104159 2137 6,607.00
09/08/202302000565 WILLCORPW1 Storm Cleanup-Equipment Rental42191001104159 2138 4,923.00
09/08/202302000565 WILLCORPW1 Storm Cleanup-Equipment Rental42191001104159 2139 6,900.00
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Check DateCheck Number Vendor NameBank ID
Check Register
Amount PaidInvoiceTransaction Desc
9/8/2023 - 9/8/2023
City of Palm Desert
Account Number
Examined and Approved Total For Bank ID - W1
634,297.51City Manager
Examined and Approved
Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem
Audited and Found Correct
Director of Finance
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Check DateCheck Number Vendor NameBank ID
Check Register
Amount PaidInvoiceTransaction Desc
9/14/2023 - 9/14/2023
City of Palm Desert
Account Number
09/14/202300000317 Amazon Capital Services Inc.W1 Assistive Listening Equipment43090001104114 1JQM-RJFG-77W7 843.94
09/14/202300000317 Amazon Capital Services Inc.W1 P-Touch Tape for Label Maker42191001104211 1JQM-RJFG-77W7 21.94
09/14/202300000318 BURRTECW1 Tax Roll Payment22826006100000 INV-08-23-2023 70,438.72
09/14/202300000318 BURRTECW1 Franchise Fee22826006100000 INV-08-23-2023 -2,817.55
09/14/202300000318 BURRTECW1 Admin Fee22826006100000 INV-08-23-2023 -1,404.93
09/14/202300000318 BURRTECW1 Recycle Fee22826006100000 INV-08-23-2023 -4,516.64
09/14/202300000318 BURRTECW1 Vehicle Impact Fee22826006100000 INV-08-23-2023 -2,887.99
09/14/202300000319 C V A GW1 AUGUST 2023 TUMF22825006100000 PDTUMF082023 53,550.00
09/14/202300000320 CDW LLCW1 Adobe Sign Renewal FY232443620011104190 LR51876 2,239.81
09/14/202300000320 CDW LLCW1 FY2324 New Equipment for Staff44040001104190 LL88143 90.20
09/14/202300000320 CDW LLCW1 FY2324 New Equipment for Staff44040001104190 KN53203 102.14
09/14/202300000320 CDW LLCW1 FY2324 Equipment Replacement44040005304190 LN83807 1,097.84
09/14/202300000320 CDW LLCW1 FY2324 Equipment Replacement44040005304190 LP24673 106.22
09/14/202300000320 CDW LLCW1 FY2324 Equipment Replacement44040005304190 LN20190 2,095.96
09/14/202300000320 CDW LLCW1 FY2324 Equipment Replacement44040005304190 LN79118 8,535.61
09/14/202300000320 CDW LLCW1 FY2324 Equipment Replacement44040005304190 LT30570 181.54
09/14/202300000320 CDW LLCW1 FY2324 Equipment Replacement44040005304190 KN75364 1,740.41
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Check Register
Amount PaidInvoiceTransaction Desc
9/14/2023 - 9/14/2023
City of Palm Desert
Account Number
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09/14/202300000332 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGEW1 Supplies, Emergency Svcs Coord42191001104211 8071415318 119.51
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Check DateCheck Number Vendor NameBank ID
Check Register
Amount PaidInvoiceTransaction Desc
9/14/2023 - 9/14/2023
City of Palm Desert
Account Number
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09/14/202300000334 VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICES LLCW1 EOC AUG8-SEP722899501100000 9943803519 116.24
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09/14/202302000569 BURRTECW1 JULY23Collection ofSolidWaste,43090002364195 73123 1,879.15
09/14/202302000570 BURRTECW1 TRASH PICKUP SRV PP East43518002774373 433101-09/23 8,439.96
09/14/202302000570 BURRTECW1 TRASH PICKUP SRV PP West43518002774373 433104-09/23 6,905.16
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09/14/202302000571 C V A GW1 The CVAG Housing First Program43921001104212 CV24036-23 100,000.00
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09/14/202302000573 CASH, PETTYW1 ABC LIVESCAN PDRFC43090001104159 ORTEGA 8/15/23 30.00
09/14/202302000573 CASH, PETTYW1 COMMUNITY GALLERY SUPPLIES42190004364650 POWELL 8/11/23 11.83
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Check DateCheck Number Vendor NameBank ID
Check Register
Amount PaidInvoiceTransaction Desc
9/14/2023 - 9/14/2023
City of Palm Desert
Account Number
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09/14/202302000578 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICTW1 PALM DESERT TURF REBATE PRGR43915034004437 19230 17,989.00
09/14/202302000579 DATA TICKET INCW1 PRKNG TICKET PROCESSING-JUL2343090001104422 154859 169.08
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09/14/202302000589 LSL CPAsW1 GANN Limit Ver for FYE 6/30/2343020001104151 57871 463.00
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09/14/202302000592 SOULE, THOMASW1 ESTO 8/19-23/23 T.Soule43120001104417 PRDM 8/23/23 310.50
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Check DateCheck Number Vendor NameBank ID
Check Register
Amount PaidInvoiceTransaction Desc
9/14/2023 - 9/14/2023
City of Palm Desert
Account Number
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09/14/202302000592 SOULE, THOMASW1 ESTO 8/19-23/23 T.Soule43120001104417 AIR 8/23/23 870.20
09/14/202302000593 T-MOBILE USA INCW1 Sheriff Timing Advance43042001104210 29542854903 25.00
09/14/202302000593 T-MOBILE USA INCW1 Sheriff Timing Advance43042001104210 9541737283 25.00
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Examined and Approved Total For Bank ID - W1
1,136,125.19City Manager
Examined and Approved
Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem
Audited and Found Correct
Director of Finance
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Check DateCheck Number Vendor NameBank ID
Check Register
Amount PaidInvoiceTransaction Desc
9/14/2023 - 9/14/2023
City of Palm Desert
Account Number
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Examined and Approved Total For Bank ID - W3
11,639.40City Manager
Examined and Approved
Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem
Audited and Found Correct
Director of Finance
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 28, 2023
PREPARED BY: Shelby Goodwin, Special Events Coordinator
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF THE 2023 PALM DESERT GOLF CART PARADE
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Permit the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages on Public Property
pursuant to Palm Desert Municipal Code 9.58.040.
2. Waive Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 11.01.140 – Amplified Sound, during the event.
3. Approve a budget transfer of $25,000 from the Police Services Account No. 1104210-
4304000 to Account No. 1104210-4304200 (Police Contingency).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents that may be necessary to facilitate
the event.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The 59th annual Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade presented by the Palm Desert Area Chamber of
Commerce (the Chamber) is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 29, 2023, on El Paseo.
The theme for this year’s event is Golf Cart Time Machine – Take me to ’73. This year’s event
will include a Kids Zone, food vendors, two beer gardens, car show, business expo, senior
seating area, VIP seating area, Veteran’s seating area, live music, themed golf cart floats, and
much more.
The City has been a title sponsor of the parade and a strong supporter of this event for several
years. As part of the FY 2023/2024 budget, the City Council approved a $60,000 monetary
sponsorship for this year’s event in honor of Palm Desert’s 50th Anniversary. This was an
increase from the FY 2022/2023 sponsorship amount which was $25,000 plus in-kind services
for the City to handle traffic control and road closures for the event. With the increased
sponsorship for the 2023 event, the Chamber is responsible for contracting with Tops N
Barricades to provide traffic control and road closures for the event and is expected to elevate
and expand the event to celebrate the City’s 50th Anniversary.
With elevation in mind, recognizing the importance of digital platforms in today’s world, the
Chamber has developed an interactive website dedicated to the parade. This website will serve
as a hub of information, including participant registration, route details, and FAQs. Moreover, it
will allow users to engage with the event by featuring photo galleries and updates. The Chamber
has contracted with Palm Springs Life (PSL) for an extensive marketing campaign. In addition
to PSL’s marketing, during the month of October, there will be a digital billboard on display, ads
on 13 radio stations, and commercials on two television stations. The parade will feature an
increased amount of live radio remotes along the parade route to better showcase the float
entries, as well as businesses and sponsors that are involved with the event. The Coachella
Valley Firebird’s mascot “Fuego” will also be featured in this year’s event. By elevating the
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Approval of the 2023 Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade
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parade through these enhanced efforts, the Chamber anticipates a larger turnout and a
heightened sense of community enthusiasm.
Burrtec will continue to provide portable restrooms and trash and recycling services, at no cost,
as part of the City’s franchise agreement, staff recommends that the City continue to provide in-
kind public safety services which will be offered by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office (RSO)
and augmented by the Palm Desert Citizens on Patrol. The RSO services require a budget
transfer of $25,000 to cover these in-kind services.
Legal Review:
This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office.
Strategic Plan:
Approval of the 2023 Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade would help address the following priorities
as specified in the 2013-2033 Strategic Plan, Envision Palm Desert – Forward Together:
Economic Development Priority 3: Create and attract entertainment and events to
enhance and expand the Palm Desert economy and lifestyle.
Tourism and Marketing Priority 2: Grow existing events and develop new events to
enhance the desirability of Palm Desert as a year-round destination.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
As part of the FY 2023/2024 Budget, the City Council approved a Golf Cart Parade sponsorship
in the amount of $60,000 and $15,000 for the City to construct up to five floats to enter into the
parade. Funds are available in Account Numbers 1104800-4302601 and 1100416-4306101.
In an effort to separate costs for public safety services related to this City-sponsored event, a
reallocation of $25,000 from the Police Services Account No. 1104210-4304000 to Account No.
1104210-4304200 (Police Contingency) is being requested. Moving forward, as part of the
budget in future years, public safety services related to City-sponsored and produced events will
be included as part of the annual budget request.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: September 28, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk
Subject: City Council Meeting of September 28, 2023
Below you will find questions received from the Mayor or Councilmembers and answers provided by
City staff regarding tonight’s City Council meeting:
ITEM 13a: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
City staff notes a correction will be made to the September 14, 2023, Study Session Minutes to reflect
the absence of Councilmember Nestande.
ITEM 13c: APPROVAL OF THE 2023 PALM DESERT GOLF CART PARADE
Q1: Is the $25K for Golf Cart parade our contribution to the Chamber via police services or
is this in addition to it?
A1: This $25,000 is in addition to the $60,000 sponsorship as the City Council previously approved
in-kind police services related to this event. The $25,000 will not be paid to the Chamber of
Commerce. It is a budget transfer from one City account to another.
Q2: Will Burrtec have compost bins on site? Will they be available for the vendors?
A2: For the Golf Cart Parade, Burrtec will provide cardboard trash and recycle bins as there won’t
be many food vendors present. For the City’s 50th Anniversary Celebration (The Party in the
Park), the City will ask Burrtec to provide compost containers for food vendors and attendees.
Additionally, beginning in 2024, in accordance with SB 1383, all events taking place in the city
with over 2,000 attendees that serve food will be required to work with FIND Food Bank to set
up an edible food recovery system. Staff will also work with Burrtec on a plan for collecting
non-edible food waste at large scale City-produced events.
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ITEM 13i: APPROVE THE ADDITION OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR PUBLIC PARKING AND OPEN
SPACE TO APN 620-400-625 TO THE CITY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Q1: What is the reason for the $76K surplus? Have all of the needs been met? Is there any
deferred maintenance or costs that may have been overlooked? Can this be used for
training, such as professional development seminars to strengthen support to the
volunteers and the community?
A1: This fund is restricted to items that supplement direct law enforcement service. Last fiscal
year, there was $161,284 carried forward from previous years of unspent revenue. This is on
top of the new annual allocation. Our goal has been to expend the previous years’ amounts to
reconcile this fund and supply the Sheriff’s department with equipment, tools, and staffing
resources. We were able to take care of immediate needs but did not exhaust all the previous
year’s grant amounts. Going forward with this plan, we will expend the $76,000 surplus and
new allocation on equipment like tactical vests, crime suppression and speed enforcement
programs.
ITEM 14a: APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH KINGDOM CAUSES DBA CITY NET FOR CITY
HOMELESS OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICES
Q1: In addition to the email, phone, and text communication listed, will City Net have access
to the Homelessness Support requests made on the PD App? If so, how soon after the
report is made?
A1: Yes, City staff will continue to manage all incoming requests for homeless support coming
from our City App, email, and phone; and coordinate responses with City Net. Once they have
learned the resource system here in Palm Desert, we will work to integrate them into our
service request system.
Q2: What is the success rate of Landlord Engagement? How is success measured?
A2: Program staff will assist all clients on a pathway to housing. That can include a variety of
options through coordinated entry, income, and landlord engagement to find viable housing
options. Landlord engagement is difficult as rental occupancy rates are very high, leaving
limited availability throughout the state. The team makes every effort to identify and engage
landlords. Success rates will vary depending on region. Success is measured by identifying
viable landlords open to renting to our unhoused participants, and successfully connecting
them to move-in.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 28, 2023
PREPARED BY: Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk
REQUEST: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONICALLY
FILED GOVERNMENT CLAIMS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONICALLY FILED
GOVERNMENT CLAIMS.”
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Government Code Section 915 prescribes the methods for presentation and consideration of
claims against the City for damages to persons and property, which include delivery or mailing
of a paper claim form to the City Clerk. Senate Bill 1473 amended Government Code 915 to
provide for electronic filing of claims if expressly authorized by a resolution of the public entity.
Following the Hurricane Hilary weather event, City staff desired to simplify and streamline the
claims process to allow for the electronic submittal of claims. The City’s website is now equipped
with a Laserfiche Claim Form for online completion and submission of claims. Allowing electronic
filing of claims will enhance customer service, improve ADA accessibility, and provide for the
efficient processing of claims.
Legal Review:
This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with adopting this resolution.
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
ELECTRONICALLY FILED GOVERNMENT CLAIMS
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 915 prescribes the methods for
presentation and consideration of claims; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1473 Local Government Omnibus Act of 2020, effective
January 1, 2021, amended Government Code Section 915 to provide for electronic filing
of claims if expressly authorized by a resolution of the public en tity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert desires to accept government claims, and
send notices of said government claims electronically to enhance customer service and
increase efficiencies in City operations; and
WHEREAS, “Electronically” means the transmission of a claim document by
electronic means to an electronic address designated by the City of Palm Desert, and to
the electronic address from which the claim was received unless otherwise requested.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the acceptance of
electronically filed California government claims to the City of Palm Desert pursuant to
Government Code Section 915.
ADOPTED ON ________________, 20__.
KATHLEEN KELLY
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
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Resolution No. 2023-____ Page 2
I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2023-__ is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on _______________________,
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of Palm Desert, California, on ______________, 20__.
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 28, 2023
PREPARED BY: Marie de Vera, Executive Assistant to City Manager’s Office
REQUEST: AUTHORIZE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO
ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON SEPTEMBER 30 THROUGH
OCTBER 4, 2023, IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize out-of-state travel for the City Manager to attend the International City/County
Management Association Annual Conference on September 30 through October 4, 2023, in
Austin, Texas.
BACKGROUND:
On June 22, 2023, the City Council approved the out-of-state travel requests which included
authorization for the Assistant City Manager’s attendance at the International City/County
Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference on September 30 through October 4,
2023, in Austin, Texas. The City Council is requested to authorize out -of-state travel for the City
Manager to also attend the ICMA Annual Conference.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funding is available in Account 1104130-4312000 (City Manager Conferences/
Seminars).
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 28, 2023
PREPARED BY: Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk
REQUEST: RATIFY A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR H.N. & FRANCES C. BERGER
FOUNDATION’S RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
FUNDING REQUEST FOR THE THOUSAND PALMS FLOOD CONTROL
PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify a letter of support for the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation’s Reconnecting
Communities Program funding request.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for
the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program. Funds for the Fiscal Year
2023 RCN Program will be awarded on a competitive basis for projects that advance community-
centered connection transportation projects, with a priority for projects that benefit disadvantaged
communities, by improving access to daily needs such as jobs, education, health care, food, nature
and recreation; fostering equitable development and restoration; and reconnecting communities by
removing, retrofitting, or mitigating highways or other transportation facilities that create barriers to
community connectivity, including to mobility, access, or economic development. The deadline to
submit funding applications is September 28, 2023.
The Berger Foundation, County of Riverside, and Coach ella Valley Water District are jointly
applying for grant funding for the Thousand Palms Flood Control Project and have sought letters
of support from local agencies, including the City of Palm Desert. In City staff’s opinion, upstream
improvements in the Thousand Palms area would help relieve the mid -valley channel by
reducing the flooding across the I-10 and entering the channel.
Due to the time sensitivity of this matter, the Legislative Review Committee (Mayor Kelly and
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla) authorized issuance of the letter and the City Council is requested
to ratify the attached letter.
Legal Review:
This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to issuance of this letter.
ATTACHMENT:
Letter of Support
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C I T Y O F P A L M D E S E R T
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
TEL: 760-346-0611
INFO@CITYOFPALMDESERT.ORG
September 14, 2023
The Honorable Pete Buttigieg
Secretary of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Letter of Support for H. N. & Frances C. Berger Foundation's Reconnecting Communities
Program (RCN) Funding
Dear Mr. Secretary:
On behalf of the City of Palm Desert, I am writing this letter to wholeheartedly express our strong
support for the H. N. & Frances C. Berger Foundation's application to receive federal funds for the
Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program, Office of the Secretary of
Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The Berger Foundation has consistently
demonstrated a remarkable commitment to addressing community needs and fostering connections
crucial for our society's betterment.
The Reconnecting Communities Program, as proposed by the Berger Foundation, aligns perfectly with
the pressing needs of our communities. In today's fast-paced world, our communities often face
challenges related to disconnection, social isolation, and limited access to essential services. The RCN
program's emphasis on fostering connections, promoting inclusivity, and providing resources to
underserved populations will undoubtedly profoundly impact the lives of those who stand to benefit
from it.
Berger Foundation's track record of successful initiatives speaks to its ability to effectively execute and
manage projects that yield tangible results. Their commitment to accountability, transparency, and
community engagement ensures that any funding received will be utilized judiciously and directed
toward achieving the program's intended goals.
Moreover, the RCN program addresses immediate needs and contributes to our communities' long-term
resilience and sustainability. The program will pave the way for stronger, more cohesive neighborhoods
that can withstand future challenges by empowering individuals with the tools, knowledge, and
opportunities they need to thrive.
This funding will allow for stormwater flood control measures that will greatly reduce the impact to the
I-10 freeway, and associated frontage roads, rail lines and egresses to many residential communities.
The area to be improved by this project lies in an unincorporated territory of Riverside County. Currently
on the location is a Catholic high school and the proposed site of a new charitable community hospital
that is desperately needed to serve the community.
Federal funds invested in the Reconnecting Communities Program will undoubtedly yield multiple-fold
returns in terms of improved community well-being, reduced social disparities, and increased civic
engagement. The Berger Foundation's dedication to collaboration, evidence-based strategies, and
innovative solutions makes them an ideal candidate for such support.
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In conclusion, the City of Palm Desert wholeheartedly endorses the H. N. & Frances C. Berger
Foundation's application for federal funds for the Reconnecting Communities Program. The
transformative impact of this program on our communities cannot be overstated, and I believe that the
foundation's vision, expertise, and dedication make them deserving recipients of the funding. I am
confident that the Reconnecting Communities Program will set a shining example of how community -
based initiatives can drive positive change locally and nationally.
Thank you for considering our endorsement of this important initiative. I eagerly anticipate the positive
outcomes that will certainly result from the partnership between the Berger Foundation and the federal
agency.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Kelly, Mayor
City of Palm Desert
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 28, 2023
PREPARED BY: Deborah Glickman, Management Analyst
REQUEST: SUCCESSOR AGENCY - APPROVE A PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM
DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT FOR ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 620-400-025
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) between the Successor Agency to the Palm
Desert Redevelopment Agency (SARDA) and the City of Palm Desert for Assessor’s Parcel
Number (APN) 620-400-025.
2. Authorize the Executive Director and the SARDA Attorney to make non-monetary changes
to the PSA.
3. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the PSA and all related documents for the sale.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
APN 620-400-625 (14.46 acres), also referred to as Parcel A, is located adjacent to 34.25 acres
of undeveloped land on Desert Willow Drive north of Country Club Drive. To preserve open
space for its residents and visitors, the City seeks to acquire the parcel from SARDA for use as
public parking and recreational space. To facilitate the construction of the improvements, the
City needs to acquire the parcel from the SARDA, and to do so the City needs to enter into a
PSA with SARDA for the Fair Market Value (FMV) of $4,600,000 for Parcel A based, on the
September 2023 appraisal.
The sale of the parcel from SARDA to the City is contingent on approvals from the Riverside
County Oversight Board (OB) and the State of California Department of Finance (DOF).
Additionally, the City must enter into compensation agreements with Riverside County
designated taxing entities. Acquiring the parcel at fa ir market value (FMV), rather than a reduced
price, is expected to streamline the necessary approvals for the acquisition to ensure a smoother
sales process.
Parcel A is on the December 2022, approved Central Inventory of surplus City and SARDA
properties. Therefore, in order to dispose of the properties on the Central Inventory, SARDA is
required to follow the State’s April 2021 Surplus Land Act (SLA) Guidelines. These Guidelines
require that a local agency sell property through a Notice of Availability and subsequent
negotiation processes that favor affordable housing. Section 103 of the Guidelines allows for
exceptions to this standard SLA process. Specifically, Section 103(3)(d) allows for a property to
be declared “Exempt Surplus” on the occasion t hat “Local agency surplus land is transferred to
another local, state, or federal agency for the transferee agency’s use.” The City intends to use
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Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
APN 620-400-025 PSA
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the property for public parking and recreational space. In order to sell the property, SARDA
must approve a Resolution declaring it “Exempt Surplus” for the purposes of the SLA. Such a
Resolution is on the same SARDA Board meeting agenda as this request (September 28, 2023).
Contingent upon the SARDA Board’s approval of the Resolution, the City will also need approval
of a PSA between SARDA and the City. Once the SARDA Board approves the PSA, it will be
brought forward for approval by the OB and then forwarded to the State of California Department
of Finance (DOF), which will have forty (40) days to respond to the PSA. When the PSA is
approved by all entities, SARDA will be allowed to sell the property.
Additionally, the parcel is listed on the June 2, 2014, DOF approved Long Range Property
Management Plan (LRPMP) with a designation of “No Potential”, indicating that at the time that
the LRPMP was approved, there was no intended government use for Parcel A and that SARDA
will sell it and disburse the proceeds of the sale to the Riverside County designated taxing
entities as required.
Since the parcel is now being sold for a purpose other than it is designated as on the LRPMP,
in addition to the PSA, the City will be required to enter into Compensation Agreements with the
aforementioned designated taxing entities. The Palm Desert City Council will be revi ewing the
Compensation Agreements at the same meeting as the PSA (September 28, 2023), after which
staff will begin engaging with the taxing entities. Once the agreements with the taxing entities
are executed, and the PSA and Resolution are approved by th e SARDA Board, staff will bring
the item before the OB and DOF for approval to sell the property to the City.
Staff estimates that the sale of the parcel will be completed by Q1 2024, dependent on approvals
from all entities.
Details and location of the property are as follows.
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Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
APN 620-400-025 PSA
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APN Size
(acres)
Zoning Property
Description
General Plan
Designation
620-400-025 14.46 Planned Residential
(PR-5) Vacant Conventional Suburban
Neighborhood
Legal Review:
This staff report and PSA have been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office and Robert
Messinger, Special Counsel for the Economic Development Department.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SARDA will receive the FMV of $4,600,000 for the parcel from the City. Proceeds will be
forwarded to the County of Riverside for distribution to the taxing entities, one of which is the
City. The City will receive 2.8% of the proceeds ($128,800).
ATTACHMENTS:
1. PSA
2. Map of Parcel A
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AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL
PROPERTY (INCLUDING ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS)
THIS AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (the
"Agreement") is entered into as of , 2023, (the date of last execution of this
Agreement by the parties as indicated on the signature page) by and between the Successor
Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, a California public entity (“Seller”), and the
City of Palm Desert, a charter city (the "Buyer").
IT IS HEREBY MUTUALLY AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:
1. Agreement to Sell and Purchase. Seller agrees to sell to Buyer, and Buyer
agrees to purchase from Seller, upon the terms and for the consideration set forth in this
Agreement, that certain real property, together with any fixtures and appurtenant improvements
thereon (collectively, the "Property"), situated in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside,
State of California, which is legally described in the Legal Description attached hereto as Exhibit
"A" and incorporated herein.
2. Purchase Price. The total purchase price for the Property shall be Four Million
Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,600,000) (the "Purchase Price"). Buyer shall pay the
Purchase Price by depositing into Escrow, on or before the date for close of Escrow,
immediately available funds in the amount of the Purchase Price.
3. Conveyance of Title. Seller agrees to convey by Grant Deed to Buyer
marketable fee simple title to the Property, free and clear of all recorded and unrecorded liens,
encumbrances, assessments, easements, leases, and taxes except current taxes not yet due
and payable; covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservations of records; and easements
created by Buyer.
4. Escrow. Buyer and Seller have opened or shall open an escrow (the "Escrow")
in accordance with this Agreement at [ (Insert name and address of Escrow Agent)] (the
"Escrow Agent"). This Agreement, together with the escrow instructions prepared by Escrow
Agent and executed by Buyer and Seller, constitutes the joint escrow instructions of Buyer and
Seller, and Escrow Agent to whom these instructions are delivered is hereby empowered to act
under this Agreement. The parties hereto agree to do all acts necessary to close this Escrow in
the shortest possible time.
4.1 Grant Deed. Prior to the close of Escrow, Seller shall execute,
acknowledge and deliver into Escrow a Grant Deed (the "Grant Deed") in a form approved by
Escrow Agent. A Certificate of Acceptance shall be executed, acknowledged and delivered into
Escrow by Buyer on or before the close of Escrow. Buyer and Seller agree to deposit with
Escrow Agent any additional instruments as may be necessary to complete this transaction.
5. Pro Rations; Tax Adjustment Procedure. Escrow Agent is authorized and is
instructed to comply with the following pro ration and tax adjustment procedure:
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5.1 Delinquent Taxes. Escrow Agent shall pay, and charge Seller for, any
unpaid delinquent property taxes and/or penalties and interest thereon, and for any delinquent
assessments or bonds against the Property.
5.2 Current Taxes. Escrow Agent shall pay, and charge Seller for, any
portion of current property taxes and assessments and any penalties and interest thereon
allocable to the period prior to the close of Escrow. The portion of current property taxes which
would otherwise be allocable to the period after the close of Escrow shall not be allocated, as
Buyer is exempt from payment of property taxes.
6. Escrow Agent Authorization. Escrow Agent is authorized to, and shall:
6.1 Pay and Charge Seller. Pay and charge Seller for any amount necessary
to place title in the condition necessary to satisfy Section 3 of this Agreement.
6.2 Pay and Charge Buyer. Pay and charge Buyer for any Escrow fees,
recording fees and other costs and expenses of Escrow payable under Section 6.7, below.
6.3 Disbursement. Disburse funds, record the Grant Deed and Certificate of
Acceptance, and deliver the title policy to Buyer, when conditions of the Escrow have been
fulfilled by Buyer and Seller.
6.4 Close of Escrow. The term "close of Escrow," if and where written in
these instructions, shall mean the date the Grant Deed and other necessary instruments of
conveyance are recorded in the office of the Riverside County Recorder.
6.5 Time Limits. All time limits within which any matter specified is to be
performed may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties. Any amendment of, or
supplement to, any instructions must be in writing.
6.6 Governmental Approvals. This Agreement shall become effective only
upon (a) the approval of the Riverside County Oversight Board and (b) either a written approval
of the California Department of Finance (“DOF”) or no objection by DOF within the statutory
review period.
6.7 Escrow Fees, Charges and Costs. Buyer agrees to pay all Buyer's and
Seller's usual fees, charges, and costs which arise in this Escrow.
6.8 Transfer Taxes. No transfer tax shall be due because Buyer is a public
entity.
7. Possession and Disposition of Personal Property. Seller shall, prior to the close
of Escrow, remove or otherwise dispose of all personal property located on the Property. All
personal property remaining on the Property after the Closing shall become the property of
Buyer and Buyer may dispose of same without liability as it alone sees fit, and Seller shall be
liable for the costs of removal which are incurred by the Buyer. Buyer shall not be liable for any
loss of or damage to the personal property remaining on the Property, regardless of when loss
or damage occurs.
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8. Warranties, Representations, and Covenants of Seller. Seller hereby warrants,
represents, and/or covenants to Buyer that:
8.1 Pending Claims. To the best of Seller's knowledge, there are no actions,
suits, claims, legal proceedings, or any other proceedings affecting the Property or any portion
thereof, at law, or in equity before any court or governmental agency, domestic or foreign.
8.2 Encroachments. To the best of Seller's knowledge, there are no
encroachments onto the Property by improvements on any adjoining property, nor do any
buildings or improvements located on the Property encroach on other properties.
8.3 Condition of Property. The Property is in good condition, and until the
close of Escrow, Seller shall maintain the Property in good condition and state of repair and
maintenance, and shall perform all of its obligations under any service contracts or other
contracts affecting the Property.
8.4 Seller's Title. Until the close of Escrow, Seller shall not do anything which
would impair Seller's title to any of the Property.
8.5 Right to Possession. No person or entity other than Seller has the right to
possess the Property or any portion of it, as of the date of this Agreement.
9. Full and Complete Settlement for Fee Interest. The total compensation to be
paid by Buyer to Seller is in consideration for all of Seller's interest in the Property and any
rights or obligations which exist or may arise out of the acquisition of the Property for public
purposes, including without limitation, Seller's fee interest in the land and any improvements
and fixtures and equipment located thereon, improvements pertaining to the realty (if any),
severance damages, relocation assistance, any alleged pre-condemnation or inverse
condemnation damages, loss of business goodwill (if any), costs, interest, attorney's fees, and
any claim whatsoever of Seller and Seller's Parties (defined below) which might arise out of or
relate in any respect to the acquisition of the Property by the Buyer.
10. Broker's Commission. Seller and Buyer each warrants and represents that it has
not engaged the services of any agent, finder or broker in connection with the transaction which
is the subject of this Agreement, and that it is not liable for any real estate commissions,
broker's fees or finder's fees which may accrue by means of the sale of the Property.
11. Notices. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder
shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered, sent by facsimile, reputable overnight
courier, or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and
shall be deemed received upon the earlier of: (i) if personally delivered, the date of delivery to
the address of the person to receive such notice; (ii) if mailed, three (3) business days after the
date of posting by the United States post office; (iii) if delivered by Federal Express or other
overnight courier for next business day delivery, the next business day; or (iv) if sent by
facsimile, with the original sent on the same day by overnight courier, the date on which the
facsimile is received, provided it is before 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time. Notice of change of address
shall be given by written notice in the manner described in this Section. Rejection or other
refusal to accept or the inability to deliver because of a change in address of which no notice
was given shall be deemed to constitute receipt of the notice, demand, request or
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communication sent. Unless changed in accordance herewith, the addresses for notices given
pursuant to this Agreement shall be as follows:
If to Seller: Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Attention: Executive Director
If to Buyer: City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Attention: City Manager
12. Default. Failure or delay by either party to perform any covenant, condition or
provision of this Agreement within the time provided herein constitutes a default under this
Agreement. The injured party shall give written notice of default to the party in default,
specifying the default complained of. The defaulting party shall immediately commence to cure
such default and shall diligently complete such cure within ten (10) days from the date of the
notice. The injured party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by written notice to the
other party in the event of a default which is not cured within such ten (10) day period.
13. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and its exhibits constitute the entire
agreement between the parties hereto pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and the final,
complete and exclusive expression of the terms and conditions thereof. All prior agreements,
representations, negotiations and understanding of the parties hereto, oral or written, express or
implied, are hereby superseded and merged herein.
14. Governing Law. This Agreement and the exhibits attached hereto have been
negotiated and executed in the State of California and shall be governed by and construed
under the laws of the State of California without regard to its choice of law principles.
15. Amendments. No addition to or modification of any provision contained in this
Agreement shall be effective unless fully set forth in writing by Buyer and Seller.
16. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute but one and
the same instrument.
17. Binding Upon Successors. The terms and conditions, covenants, and
agreements set forth herein shall apply to and bind the heirs, executors, administrators, assigns
and successors of the parties hereof.
18. Cooperation. Each party agrees to cooperate with the other in the Closing of this
transaction and, in that regard, to sign any and all documents which may be reasonably
necessary, helpful, or appropriate to carry out the purposes and intent of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the
dates set forth below.
SELLER:
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a California public
entity
Date: By:
Its:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BUYER:
CITY OF PALM DESERT, a charter city
Date: By:
Its:
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Best Best & Krieger LLP,
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
(APN 620-400-025)
All that certain real property in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside,
State of California, described as follows:
Lot 2 of Tract Map No. 29528, in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of
California, as shown by map on file in Book 311 of maps, Pages 40 through 42, inclusive,
Official Records of Riverside County.
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 28, 2023
PREPARED BY: Deborah Glickman, Management Analyst
REQUEST: SUCCESSOR AGENCY - ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 620-400-025 “EXEMPT SURPLUS” FOR THE
PURPOSES OF THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DECLARING
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54221(b) AND 54221 (f)(1)(D) THAT
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND IDENTIFIED AS
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 620-400-025 IS EXEMPT SURPLUS; AND TAKING
RELATED ACTIONS.”
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
At its meeting in December 2022, the City Council/SARDA Board approved a “Central Inventory”
of surplus City and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (SARDA) owned
properties. This inventory was developed to comply with the SLA, which requires that an
inventory must be approved and submitted annually to the State of California Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD) pu rsuant to Government Code Section
54230(a)(2).
APN 620-400-625 (14.46 acres) is located adjacent to 34.25 acres of undeveloped land on
Desert Willow Drive north of Country Club Drive. To preserve open space for current residents
and visitors, the City seeks to acquire the parcel from SARDA for use as public parking and
recreational space.
In order to dispose of the properties on the Central Inventory, the City/SARDA is required to
follow the April 2021 SLA Guidelines. These Guidelines require that a local agency sell property
through a Notice of Availability and subsequent negotiation processes that favor affordable
housing. Section 103 of the Guidelines allows for exceptions to this standard SLA process.
Specifically, Section 103(3)(d) allows for a property to be declared “Exempt Surplus” on the
occasion that “Local agency surplus land is transferred to another local, state, or federal agency
for the transferee agency’s use,” which is intended to be used for use as a public parking lot and
recreational space.
If approved by the SARDA, the Resolution will be taken before the Riverside County Oversight
Board (OB) for approval. If approved by the OB, the Resolution will be provided to the California
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Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
APN 620-400-025 Resolution
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Department of Finance (DOF) for review and approval. The DOF has forty (40) days from receipt
of the Resolution to provide feedback to the City. Once approved by the DOF, the property will
be deemed “Exempt Surplus”, and the transfer process may proceed.
Legal Review:
This report and Resolution have been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office and Robert
Messinger, Special Counsel to the City.
Project Description:
Staff is seeking approval from the SARDA Board to declare APN 620 -400-025 exempt for the
purpose of the SLA and to initiate the sale of the parcel.
Details and location of the property are as follows.
Property
Owner APN Size
(acres) Zoning Property
Description
General Plan
Designation
SARDA 620-400-025 14.46 Planned
Residential (PR-5) Vacant Resort &
Entertainment
Environment Review:
This property has been reviewed with respect to the applicability of the California Environmental
Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”). City staff has determined
that the designation of this property as “Exempt Surplus” does not have the potential for creating
a significant effect on the environment and is therefore exempt from further review under CEQA
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15312, the action for the sale of government
property is categorically exempt from further CEQA action, as the property does not possess
any significant value for wildlife habitat or other environmental purposes, as the property was
previously rough graded during the grading of the Desert Willow Golf Resort, and the site
remains relatively devoid of plant or wildlife.
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Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
APN 620-400-025 Resolution
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact of this Resolution. Upon the sale of the property SARDA will forward
the proceeds of the sale to Riverside County for disbursement to the designated taxing entities.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. SARDA Resolution
2. Map of Parcel A
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-________
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
54221(b) AND 54221 (f)(1)(D) THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
OWNED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND IDENTIFIED AS
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 620-400-025 IS EXEMPT SURPLUS;
AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS
RECITALS:
WHEREAS the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
(“SARDA”) is the owner in fee simple of one (1) parcel identified as Assessor’s Parcel No.
620-400-025 (“SARDA Parcel”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 54221(b) of the Surplus Land Act, Government
Code Sections 54220-54234 (“Act”), surplus land is land owned in fee simple by SARDA
for which the SARDA Board takes formal action in a regular public meeting declaring the
land is surplus and not necessary for the SARDA’s use. The land must be declared either
surplus land or exempt surplus land; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert (the “City”) has requested the transfer of the
SARDA Parcel for the City to retain for its use for governmental purposes; and
WHEREAS, SARDA intends to transfer the SARDA parcel to the City for its use
for governmental purposes subject to the approval of such transfer by the Riverside
Countywide Oversight Board and the California Department of Finance pursuant to the
redevelopment dissolution statutes; and
WHEREAS, the accompanying staff report provides supporting information upon
which the declaration and finding set forth in this Resolution are based.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND
ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part
of this Resolution.
Section 2. The Board of Directors finds that, based on (i) the City’s request that
SARDA transfer the SARDA Parcel to the City, and (ii) the City’s representation that the
SARDA Parcel will be used by the City for open space, public recreation, and public
parking, and therefore the SARDA Parcel are exempt surplus land pursuant to
Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(D) surplus which includes surplus land that a local
agency is transferring to another local agency for the agency’s use.
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Section 3. This Resolution has been reviewed with respect to the applicability
of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et
seq.) (“CEQA”). Staff has determined that the designation of this property as “Exempt
Surplus” does not have the potential for creating a significant effect on the environment
and is therefore exempt from further review under CEQA pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15312, the action for the sale of government property is categorically
exempt from further CEQA action, as the property does not possess any significant value
for wildlife habitat or other environmental purposes, as the property was previously rough
graded during the grading of the Desert Willow Golf Resort, and the site remains relatively
devoid of plant or wildlife.
Section 4. Staff of SARDA are hereby authorized and directed to provide a copy
of this Resolution to the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(“HCD”) in the form and manner required by HCD at least 30 days prior to the disposition
of the SARDA Parcel.
Section 5. The officers and staff of the SARDA are hereby authorized, jointly
and severally, to do all things which they may deem necessary or proper to effectuate the
purposes of this Resolution, and any such actions previously taken are hereby ratified
and confirmed.
ADOPTED ON ________________, 2023.
KATHLEEN KELLY
CHAIR
ATTEST:
__________________ _
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
SECRETARY
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Resolution No. 2023-____ Page 3
I, Anthony J. Mejia, secretary of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-__ is a full, true, and correct copy, and was
duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on
__________________, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of Palm Desert, California, on ______________, 2023.
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
SECRETARY
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 28, 2023
PREPARED BY: Mindy Esqueda, Emergency Services Coordinator
REQUEST: ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY’S CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY/SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND
(COPS/SLESF) EXPENDITURE PLAN AND FUNDING FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023/24
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the City’s Citizens Option for Public Safety/Supplemental Law Enforcement Services
Fund (COPS/SLESF) expenditure plan and funding for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
In 1996, the Legislature adopted Assembly Bill 3229 creating the Citizens Option for Public
Safety (COPS) program allocating $100,000,000 to local governments annually for front -line law
enforcement activities. These funds are deposited into a Supple mental Law Enforcement
Services Fund (SLESF). These grant funds supplement funding currently available for public
safety including personnel, equipment, and programs. These funds cannot supplant any other
existing funds and must be used exclusively for front-line law enforcement services.
The SLESF allocation will be for crime suppression programs and various equipment purchases.
State law requires the City to receive a written request submitted by the Chief of Police. As the
City contracts with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement services, the
City’s Chief of Police is the Palm Desert Station Captain. The Palm Desert Chief of Police
recommends utilizing the FY 2023/24 COPS/SLESF funds as indicated below and estimated based
on historic expenditures (these amounts may change).
ITEM ESTIMATED AMOUNT
2023/24 Crime Suppression Programs 50%
Equipment, Services and Supplies 50%
Crime Suppression Programs
The Palm Desert Police Department recommends using the allocated funds towards various crime
suppression programs throughout the year. Additional crime suppression programs will allow staff
to focus their efforts on an identified problem that directly affects quality of life concerns for Palm
Desert Residents. These programs can range from theft suppression, addressing a problem with
commercial or residential burglaries, retail theft, and any other identified criminal activities that
directly affect quality of life in Palm Desert.
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City of Palm Desert
Approval of SFESF Expenditure Plan for FY23/24
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Equipment, Services, and Supplies
These funds are used for multiple items, including but not limited to monthly vehicle rentals for
undercover officers assigned to the Burglary Suppression Unit; the purchase of load bearing vests
(LBV) for new special team members or the replacement of old, worn vests; Police Department golf
cart maintenance; shoulder patches, police vehicle decals, safety supplies, training, cellular
telephone and services for special teams. Additionally, funds can purchase computers, technology,
and other support apparatus.
Legal Review:
This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office.
Strategic Plan:
This item is related to the Public Safety and Emergency Services section of the Palm Desert
Strategic Plan, specifically under Priority 1: Enhance the delivery of public safety services. The
priority’s strategy is to expand the existing superlative service s provided by the Fire and Police
Departments to address future growth and safety concerns. Palm Desert’s participation in the
Crime Suppression Programs and the availability of SLESF revenues will assist in meeting this
priority, by (1) having an increased law enforcement presence in mitigating any potential criminal
activity and (2) providing funding for front line law enforcement activities throughout the fiscal
year.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The allocation of COPS/SLESF monies will fund the program and items. The County Auditor
allocates the annual grant award in the County’s Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account
(SLESA). The funds are then deposited in a SLESA established by the City.
Cities are provided with a minimum front line law enforcement allocation of $100,000 under the
program and funds can carry over at the end of the fiscal year. The City of Palm Desert has an
unencumbered carryover balance of approximately $76,000 (as of 9/18/2023) to use on frontline
municipal police services in FY 2023/24. Currently, based on prior year allocations, staff has
budgeted $109,000 in Account No. 2294210-4391400 for FY 2023/24 SLESF costs. Those funds
along with any additional funding will be allocated to equipment and theft suppression programs.
There is no impact to the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Palm Desert Police Department SLESF Expenditure Plan
2. Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Funds Reconciliation
3. California Government Code Section 30061
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City of Palm Desert
Cal COPS Grants
2294210-4391400
DATE VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT GRANT YEAR TYPE
8/5/2022 V0013988-FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC FRONTIER COMMUN Valley Crimest 164.74 22/23 Srvc/Spply
8/19/2022 V0011989-VERIZON WIRELESS VERIZON WIRELES PD Sheriff Cel 205.67 22/23 Srvc/Spply
9/2/2022 V0012638-BMW MOTORCYCLE OF RIVERSIDE BMW New Motorcycle-Patrol Unit 30,394.43 22/23 Equip
9/2/2022 V0013988-FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC FRONTIER COMMUN Valley Crimest 164.74 22/23 Srvc/Spply
9/16/2022 V0012707-ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS INC Car Rentals for Sheriff Dept 3,922.18 22/23 Srvc/Spply
9/16/2022 V0006659-RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF-PSEC Police Radio operations 1,398.06 22/23 Srvc/Spply
9/30/2022 V0006659-RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF-PSEC Police Radio operations 466.02 22/23 Srvc/Spply
9/30/2022 V0011989-VERIZON WIRELESS VERIZON WIRELES PD Sheriff Cel 166.86 22/23 Srvc/Spply
10/14/2022 V0013988-FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC FRONTIER COMMUN Valley Crimest 167.40 22/23 Srvc/Spply
10/21/2022 V0012707-ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS INC Car Rentals for Sheriff Dept 2,618.50 22/23 Srvc/Spply
10/21/2022 V0012707-ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS INC Car Rentals for Sheriff Dept 5,104.07 22/23 Srvc/Spply
11/4/2022 V0013988-FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC FRONTIER COMMUN Valley Crimest 164.31 22/23 Srvc/Spply
12/16/2022 V0013988-FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC FRONTIER COMMUN Valley Crimest 170.75 22/23 Srvc/Spply
12/22/2022 V0015830-FLOCK SAFETY FLOCK SAFETY-AutomatedLicensePlateReaders 84,907.01 22/23 Equip
12/22/2022 V0015830-FLOCK SAFETY FLOCK SAFETY-AutomatedLicensePlateReaders 30,625.00 22/23 Equip
1/13/2023 V0013988-FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC FRONTIER COMMUN Valley Crimest 175.91 22/23 Srvc/Spply
2/23/2023 V0013988-FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC FRONTIER COMMUN Valley Crimest 179.32 22/23 Srvc/Spply
3/2/2023 V0013988-FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC FRONTIER COMMUN Valley Crimest 179.32 22/23 Srvc/Spply
4/6/2023 V0013988-FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC FRONTIER COMMUN Valley Crimest 179.32 22/23 Srvc/Spply
4/27/2023 V0015830-FLOCK SAFETY FLOCK SAFETY-AutomatedLicensePlateReaders 24,517.99 22/23 Equip
5/11/2023 V0013988-FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC FRONTIER COMMUN Valley Crimest 169.29 22/23 Srvc/Spply
6/16/2023 V0015830-FLOCK SAFETY Phase #2 for ALPR- 1st year FLOCK SAFETY-Au 84,800.00 22/23 Srvc/Spply
6/30/2023 V0013988-FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC FRONTIER COMMUN Valley Crimest 169.97 22/23 Srvc/Spply
6/30/2023 V0013076-SAN GORGONIO PASS POSSE Mounted Horse Patrol 1,500.00 22/23 Srvc/Spply
6/30/2023 V0012638-BMW MOTORCYCLE OF RIVERSIDE BMW New Motorcycle-Patrol Unit 38,000.67 22/23 Equip
6/30/2023 V0012638-BMW MOTORCYCLE OF RIVERSIDE BMW New Motorcycle-Patrol Unit 38,000.67 22/23 Equip
6/30/2023 V0015830-FLOCK SAFETY Phase #2 for ALPR-balance due-1st year FLOCK 33,125.00 22/23 Equip
6/30/2023 V0013988-FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC FRONTIER COMMUN Valley Crimest 174.00 22/23 Srvc/Spply
6/30/2023 V0015830-FLOCK SAFETY Pole Replacement 5/26 AveofStates-FLOCK SAFE 500.00 22/23 Equip
2294210 4391400 balance 382,311.20 Total Expenditure
Current Year Expenditure by Grant Award Year Amount
22/23 - - -
2294210 4391400 balance - Total
FY 22/23 SLESF Summary Report (Current)
Fiscal Year Beginning Balance 293,220.08 Rcpt # Date
22/23 payment for 09/2022 8,333.33 12483 10/6/2022
22/23 FY22 COPS Growth 65,271.25 12550 10/20/2022
22/23 payment for 10/2022 8,333.33 12652 11/4/2022
22/23 payment for 11/2022 8,333.33 12832 12/5/2022
22/23 payment for 12/2022 8,333.33 12957 1/3/2023
22/23 payment for 1/2023 8,333.33 13161 2/6/2023
22/23 payment for 2/2023 8,333.33 SLESF0303 3/3/2023
22/23 payment for 3/2023 8,333.33 13420 3/31/2023
22/23 payment for 4/2022 8,333.33 13669 5/9/2023
22/23 Final 22/23 33,333.36 13886 6/9/2023
2290000 3423001 balance 165,271.25 Revenue
Combined Beginning Balance and Current Year 458,491.33 Total Grant Revenue
Salaries -
Srvc/Spply 102,240.43
Equip 280,070.77
Admin Overhead -
Encumbrances -
382,311.20 Expenditure
Excess (deficiency) CY Revenue Over (under) CY Expenditures (217,039.95)
Grant Balance 76,180.13
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State of California
GOVERNMENT CODE
Section 30061
30061. (a) There shall be established in each county treasury a Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Account (SLESA), to receive all amounts allocated to a county
for purposes of implementing this chapter.
(b) In any fiscal year for which a county receives moneys to be expended for the
implementation of this chapter, the county auditor shall allocate the moneys in the
county’s SLESA within 30 days of the deposit of those moneys into the fund. The
moneys shall be allocated as follows:
(1) Five and fifteen-hundredths percent to the county sheriff for county jail
construction and operation. In the case of Madera, Napa, and Santa Clara Counties,
this allocation shall be made to the county director or chief of corrections.
(2) Five and fifteen-hundredths percent to the district attorney for criminal
prosecution.
(3) Thirty-nine and seven-tenths percent to the county and the cities within the
county, and, in the case of San Mateo, Kern, Siskiyou, and Contra Costa Counties,
also to the Broadmoor Police Protection District, the Bear Valley Community Services
District, the Stallion Springs Community Services District, the Lake Shastina
Community Services District, and the Kensington Police Protection and Community
Services District, in accordance with the relative population of the cities within the
county and the unincorporated area of the county, and the Broadmoor Police Protection
District in the County of San Mateo, the Bear Valley Community Services District
and the Stallion Springs Community Services District in Kern County, the Lake
Shastina Community Services District in Siskiyou County, and the Kensington Police
Protection and Community Services District in Contra Costa County, as specified in
the most recent January estimate by the Demographic Research Unit of the Department
of Finance, and as adjusted to provide, except as provided in subdivision (i), a grant
of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) to each law enforcement
jurisdiction. For a newly incorporated city whose population estimate is not published
by the Department of Finance, but that was incorporated prior to July 1 of the fiscal
year in which an allocation from the SLESA is to be made, the city manager, or an
appointee of the legislative body, if a city manager is not available, and the county
administrative or executive officer shall prepare a joint notification to the Department
of Finance and the county auditor with a population estimate reduction of the
unincorporated area of the county equal to the population of the newly incorporated
city by July 15, or within 15 days after the Budget Act is enacted, of the fiscal year
in which an allocation from the SLESA is to be made. No person residing within the
Broadmoor Police Protection District, the Bear Valley Community Services District,
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the Stallion Springs Community Services District, the Lake Shastina Community
Services District, or the Kensington Police Protection and Community Services District
shall also be counted as residing within the unincorporated area of the County of San
Mateo, Kern, Siskiyou, or Contra Costa, or within any city located within those
counties. Except as provided in subdivision (i), the county auditor shall allocate a
grant of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) to each law enforcement
jurisdiction. Moneys allocated to the county pursuant to this subdivision shall be
retained in the county SLESA, and moneys allocated to a city pursuant to this
subdivision shall be deposited in a SLESA established in the city treasury.
(4) Fifty percent to the county or city and county to implement a comprehensive
multiagency juvenile justice plan as provided in this paragraph. The juvenile justice
plan shall be developed by the local juvenile justice coordinating council in each
county and city and county with the membership described in Section 749.22 of the
Welfare and Institutions Code. The plan shall be reviewed and updated annually by
the council. The plan or updated plan may, at the discretion of the county or city and
county, be approved by the county board of supervisors. The plan or updated plan
shall be submitted to the Board of State and Community Corrections by May 1 of
each year in a format specified by the board that consolidates the form of submission
of the annual comprehensive juvenile justice multiagency plan to be developed under
this chapter with the form for submission of the annual Youthful Offender Block
Grant plan that is required to be developed and submitted pursuant to Section 1961
of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(A) The multiagency juvenile justice plan shall include, but not be limited to, all
of the following components:
(i) An assessment of existing law enforcement, probation, education, mental health,
health, social services, drug and alcohol, and youth services resources that specifically
target at-risk juveniles, juvenile offenders, and their families.
(ii) An identification and prioritization of the neighborhoods, schools, and other
areas in the community that face a significant public safety risk from juvenile crime,
such as gang activity, daylight burglary, late-night robbery, vandalism, truancy,
controlled substances sales, firearm-related violence, and juvenile substance abuse
and alcohol use.
(iii) A local juvenile justice action strategy that provides for a continuum of
responses to juvenile crime and delinquency and demonstrates a collaborative and
integrated approach for implementing a system of swift, certain, and graduated
responses for at-risk youth and juvenile offenders.
(iv) A description of the programs, strategies, or system enhancements that are
proposed to be funded pursuant to this subparagraph.
(B) Programs, strategies, and system enhancements proposed to be funded under
this chapter shall satisfy all of the following requirements:
(i) Be based on programs and approaches that have been demonstrated to be
effective in reducing delinquency and addressing juvenile crime for any elements of
response to juvenile crime and delinquency, including prevention, intervention,
suppression, and incapacitation.
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(ii) Collaborate and integrate services of all the resources set forth in clause (i) of
subparagraph (A), to the extent appropriate.
(iii) Employ information sharing systems to ensure that county actions are fully
coordinated, and designed to provide data for measuring the success of juvenile justice
programs and strategies.
(C) To assess the effectiveness of programs, strategies, and system enhancements
funded pursuant to this paragraph, each county or city and county shall submit by
October 1 of each year a report to the county board of supervisors and to the Board
of State and Community Corrections on the programs, strategies, and system
enhancements funded pursuant to this chapter.The report shall be in a format specified
by the board that consolidates the report to be submitted pursuant to this chapter with
the annual report to be submitted to the board for the Youthful Offender Block Grant
program, as required by subdivision (c) of Section 1961 of the Welfare and Institutions
Code. The report shall include all of the following:
(i) An updated description of the programs, strategies, and system enhancements
that have been funded pursuant to this chapter in the immediately preceding fiscal
year.
(ii) An accounting of expenditures during the immediately preceding fiscal year
for each program, strategy, or system enhancement funded pursuant to this chapter.
(iii) A description and expenditure report for programs, strategies, or system
enhancements that have been cofunded during the preceding fiscal year using funds
provided under this chapter and Youthful Offender Block Grant funds provided under
Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 1950) of Division 2.5 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code.
(iv) Countywide juvenile justice trend data available from existing statewide
juvenile justice data systems or networks, as specified by the Board of State and
Community Corrections, including, but not limited to, arrests, diversions, petitions
filed, petitions sustained, placements, incarcerations, subsequent petitions, and
probation violations, and including, in a format to be specified by the board, a summary
description or analysis, based on available information, of how the programs, strategies,
or system enhancements funded pursuant to this chapter have or may have contributed
to, or influenced, the juvenile justice data trends identified in the report.
(D) The board shall, within 45 days of having received the county’s report, post
on its internet website a description or summary of the programs, strategies, or system
enhancements that have been supported by funds made available to the county under
this chapter.
(E) The Board of State and Community Corrections shall compile the local reports
and, by March 1 of each year following their submission, make a report to the Governor
and the Legislature summarizing the programs, strategies, and system enhancements
and related expenditures made by each county and city and county from the
appropriation made for the purposes of this paragraph. The annual report to the
Governor and the Legislature shall also summarize the countywide trend data and
any other pertinent information submitted by counties indicating how the programs,
strategies, or system enhancements supported by funds appropriated under this chapter
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have or may have contributed to, or influenced, the trends identified. The board may
consolidate the annual report to the Legislature required under this paragraph with
the annual report required by subdivision (d) of Section 1961 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code for the Youthful Offender Block Grant program. The annual report
shall be submitted pursuant to Section 9795, and shall be posted for access by the
public on the internet website of the board.
(c) Subject to subdivision (d), for each fiscal year in which the county, each city,
the Broadmoor Police Protection District, the Bear Valley Community Services
District, the Stallion Springs Community Services District, the Lake Shastina
Community Services District, and the Kensington Police Protection and Community
Services District receive moneys pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (b), the
county, each city, and each district specified in this subdivision shall appropriate those
moneys in accordance with the following procedures:
(1) In the case of the county, the county board of supervisors shall appropriate
existing and anticipated moneys exclusively to provide frontline law enforcement
services, other than those services specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision
(b), in the unincorporated areas of the county, in response to written requests submitted
to the board by the county sheriff and the district attorney. Any request submitted
pursuant to this paragraph shall specify the frontline law enforcement needs of the
requesting entity, and those personnel, equipment, and programs that are necessary
to meet those needs.
(2) In the case of a city, the city council shall appropriate existing and anticipated
moneys exclusively to fund frontline municipal police services, in accordance with
written requests submitted by the chief of police of that city or the chief administrator
of the law enforcement agency that provides police services for that city.
(3) In the case of the Broadmoor Police Protection District within the County of
San Mateo, the Bear Valley Community Services District or the Stallion Springs
Community Services District within Kern County, the Lake Shastina Community
Services District within Siskiyou County, or the Kensington Police Protection and
Community Services District within Contra Costa County, the legislative body of that
special district shall appropriate existing and anticipated moneys exclusively to fund
frontline municipal police services, in accordance with written requests submitted by
the chief administrator of the law enforcement agency that provides police services
for that special district.
(d) For each fiscal year in which the county, a city, or the Broadmoor Police
Protection District within the County of San Mateo, the Bear Valley Community
Services District or the Stallion Springs Community Services District within Kern
County, the Lake Shastina Community Services District within Siskiyou County, or
the Kensington Police Protection and Community Services District within Contra
Costa County receives any moneys pursuant to this chapter, in no event shall the
governing body of any of those recipient agencies subsequently alter any previous,
valid appropriation by that body, for that same fiscal year, of moneys allocated to the
county or city pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (b).
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(e) For the 2011–12 fiscal year, the Controller shall allocate 23.54 percent of the
amount deposited in the Local Law Enforcement Services Account in the Local
Revenue Fund 2011 for the purposes of paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subdivision
(b), and shall allocate 23.54 percent for purposes of paragraph (4) of subdivision (b).
(f) Commencing with the 2012–13 fiscal year, subsequent to the allocation
described in subdivision (c) of Section 29552, the Controller shall allocate 23.54363596
percent of the remaining amount deposited in the Enhancing Law Enforcement
Activities Subaccount in the Local Revenue Fund 2011 for the purposes of paragraphs
(1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (b), and, subsequent to the allocation described
in subdivision (c) of Section 29552, shall allocate 23.54363596 percent of the
remaining amount for purposes of paragraph (4) of subdivision (b).
(g) Commencing with the 2013–14 fiscal year, subsequent to the allocation
described in subdivision (d) of Section 29552, the Controller shall allocate
23.54363596 percent of the remaining amount deposited in the Enhancing Law
EnforcementActivities Subaccount in the Local Revenue Fund 2011 for the purposes
of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (b), and, subsequent to the allocation
described in subdivision (d) of Section 29552, shall allocate 23.54363596 percent of
the remaining amount for purposes of paragraph (4) of subdivision (b). The Controller
shall allocate funds in monthly installments to local jurisdictions for public safety in
accordance with this section as annually calculated by the Director of Finance.
(h) Funds received pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be expended or encumbered
in accordance with this chapter no later than June 30 of the following fiscal year. A
local agency that has not met the requirement of this subdivision shall remit unspent
SLESA moneys received after April 1, 2009, to the Controller for deposit in the Local
Safety and Protection Account, after April 1, 2012, to the Local Law Enforcement
ServicesAccount, and after July 1, 2012, to the County Enhancing Law Enforcement
Activities Subaccount. This subdivision shall become inoperative on July 1, 2015.
(i) In the 2010–11 fiscal year, if the fourth quarter revenue derived from fees
imposed by subdivision (a) of Section 10752.2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code
that are deposited in the General Fund and transferred to the Local Safety and
Protection Account, and continuously appropriated to the Controller for allocation
pursuant to this section, are insufficient to provide a minimum grant of one hundred
thousand dollars ($100,000) to each law enforcement jurisdiction, the county auditor
shall allocate the revenue proportionately, based on the allocation schedule in paragraph
(3) of subdivision (b). The county auditor shall proportionately allocate, based on the
allocation schedule in paragraph (3) of subdivision (b), all revenues received after
the distribution of the fourth quarter allocation attributable to these fees for which
payment was due prior to July 1, 2011, until all minimum allocations are fulfilled, at
which point all remaining revenue shall be distributed proportionately among the
other jurisdictions.
(j) The county auditor shall redirect unspent funds that were remitted after July 1,
2012, by a local agency to the County Enhancing Law Enforcement Activities
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Subaccount pursuant to subdivision (h), to the local agency that remitted the unspent
funds in an amount equal to the amount remitted.
(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 29, Sec. 112. (SB 82) Effective June 27, 2019.)
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: September 28, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk
Subject: City Council Meeting of September 28, 2023
Below you will find questions received from the Mayor or Councilmembers and answers provided by
City staff regarding tonight’s City Council meeting:
ITEM 13a: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
City staff notes a correction will be made to the September 14, 2023, Study Session Minutes to reflect
the absence of Councilmember Nestande.
ITEM 13c: APPROVAL OF THE 2023 PALM DESERT GOLF CART PARADE
Q1: Is the $25K for Golf Cart parade our contribution to the Chamber via police services or
is this in addition to it?
A1: This $25,000 is in addition to the $60,000 sponsorship as the City Council previously approved
in-kind police services related to this event. The $25,000 will not be paid to the Chamber of
Commerce. It is a budget transfer from one City account to another.
Q2: Will Burrtec have compost bins on site? Will they be available for the vendors?
A2: For the Golf Cart Parade, Burrtec will provide cardboard trash and recycle bins as there won’t
be many food vendors present. For the City’s 50th Anniversary Celebration (The Party in the
Park), the City will ask Burrtec to provide compost containers for food vendors and attendees.
Additionally, beginning in 2024, in accordance with SB 1383, all events taking place in the city
with over 2,000 attendees that serve food will be required to work with FIND Food Bank to set
up an edible food recovery system. Staff will also work with Burrtec on a plan for collecting
non-edible food waste at large scale City-produced events.
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09/28/2023 Question & Answer Memo
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ITEM 13i: APPROVE THE ADDITION OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR PUBLIC PARKING AND OPEN
SPACE TO APN 620-400-625 TO THE CITY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Q1: What is the reason for the $76K surplus? Have all of the needs been met? Is there any
deferred maintenance or costs that may have been overlooked? Can this be used for
training, such as professional development seminars to strengthen support to the
volunteers and the community?
A1: This fund is restricted to items that supplement direct law enforcement service. Last fiscal
year, there was $161,284 carried forward from previous years of unspent revenue. This is on
top of the new annual allocation. Our goal has been to expend the previous years’ amounts to
reconcile this fund and supply the Sheriff’s department with equipment, tools, and staffing
resources. We were able to take care of immediate needs but did not exhaust all the previous
year’s grant amounts. Going forward with this plan, we will expend the $76,000 surplus and
new allocation on equipment like tactical vests, crime suppression and speed enforcement
programs.
ITEM 14a: APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH KINGDOM CAUSES DBA CITY NET FOR CITY
HOMELESS OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICES
Q1: In addition to the email, phone, and text communication listed, will City Net have access
to the Homelessness Support requests made on the PD App? If so, how soon after the
report is made?
A1: Yes, City staff will continue to manage all incoming requests for homeless support coming
from our City App, email, and phone; and coordinate responses with City Net. Once they have
learned the resource system here in Palm Desert, we will work to integrate them into our
service request system.
Q2: What is the success rate of Landlord Engagement? How is success measured?
A2: Program staff will assist all clients on a pathway to housing. That can include a variety of
options through coordinated entry, income, and landlord engagement to find viable housing
options. Landlord engagement is difficult as rental occupancy rates are very high, leaving
limited availability throughout the state. The team makes every effort to identify and engage
landlords. Success rates will vary depending on region. Success is measured by identifying
viable landlords open to renting to our unhoused participants, and successfully connecting
them to move-in.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 28, 2023
PREPARED BY: Deborah Glickman, Management Analyst
REQUEST: APPROVE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM
DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND A COMPENSATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY DESIGNATED TAXING ENTITIES FOR ASS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) between the City of Palm Desert and the
Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (SARDA) for Assessor’s
Parcel Number (APN) 620-400-025.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make non -monetary changes to the PSA.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents associated with the PSA.
4. Approve Compensation Agreements between the City of Palm Desert and the Riverside
County designated taxing entities for APN 620-400-025.
5. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make non-monetary changes to the
Compensation Agreements.
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents associated with the
Compensation Agreements.
7. Appropriate $4,600,000 from unobligated Desert Willo w Capital Fund Balance Account No.
4414195-4809200 for the purchase of APN 620-400-025.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
APN 620-400-625 (14.46 acres), also referred to as Parcel A, is located adjacent to 34.25 acres
of undeveloped land on Desert Willow Drive north of Country Club Drive. To preserve open
space for its residents and visitors, the City seeks to acquire the parcel from SARDA for use as
public parking and recreational space. To facilitate the construction of the improvements, the
City needs to acquire the parcel from the SARDA, and to do so the City needs to enter into a
PSA with SARDA for the Fair Market Value (FMV) of $4,600,000 for Lot Pad A, based on the
September 2023 appraisal.
The sale of the parcel from SARDA to the City is contingent on app rovals from the Riverside
County Oversight Board (OB) and the State of California Department of Finance (DOF).
Additionally, the City must enter into compensation agreements with Riverside County
designated taxing entities. Acquiring the parcel at fair market value (FMV), rather than a reduced
price, is expected to streamline the necessary approvals for the acquisition to ensure a smoother
sales process.
SARDA and Surplus Land Act
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In December 2022, Parcel A was identified in the City approved Central Inve ntory of surplus City
and SARDA properties. In order to dispose of properties on the Central Inventory, SARDA is
required to follow the State’s April 2021 Surplus Land Act (SLA) Guidelines. These Guidelines
require that a local agency sell property through a Notice of Availability and subsequent
negotiation processes that favor affordable housing; however, Section 103 of the Guidelines
allows for exceptions to this standard SLA process. Specifically, Section 103(3)(d) allows for a
property to be declared “Exempt Surplus” on the occasion that “Local agency surplus land is
transferred to another local, state, or federal agency for the transferee agency’s use.” The City,
which is a separate and distinct local agency from SARDA, intends to use the property for use
of a public parking lot and recreational space. In order to sell the property, SARDA must approve
a Resolution declaring it “Exempt Surplus” for the purposes of the Surplus Land Act. That
Resolution is provided in a separate staff report and is on th e same SARDA Board meeting
agenda as this request (September 28, 2023).
Contingent upon the SARDA Board’s approval of the Resolution, staff is seeking approval of a
Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) between SARDA and the City. Once the SARDA Board
approves the PSA, it will be brought forward for approval with the Riverside County Oversight
Board (OB). Once approved by the OB, it will be forwarded to the State of California Department
of Finance (DOF), which will have forty (40) days to respond to the P SA. Once the PSA is
approved by all entities, SARDA will be allowed to sell the property to the City. It is anticipated
that approval of the PSA and acquisition of Parcel A will occur in Q1 2024.
Compensation Agreement
Parcel A is listed on the June 2, 2014, DOF approved Long Range Property Management Plan
(LRPMP) as having “No Potential” for government use. With that designation, the intention is for
SARDA to sell the parcel and forward the proceeds of the sale to Riverside County to disburse
to the Riverside County designated taxing entities.
Since the parcel is now being sold for a purpose other than what it is designated as on the
LRPMP, in addition to the PSA, the City is required to enter into Compensation Agreements with
each of the designated taxing entities. Once the agreements with the taxing entities are
executed, and the Resolution and PSA are approved by the SARDA Board, staff will bring the
item before the OB and DOF for approval for SARDA to sell the parcel to the City.
Details and location of the parcel are as follows:
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APN Size
(acres)
Zoning Property
Description
General Plan
Designation
620-400-025 14.46 Planned Residential
(PR-5) Vacant Conventional Suburban
Neighborhood
Legal Review:
This report and agreements have been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office and Robert
Messinger, Special Counsel to the City.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost breakdown for the project is as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
ACQUISITION 4,600,000
CONSTRUCTION* 1,583,262
CONTINGENCY* 158,326
SOFT COST/ESCROW FEES* 150,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION NEEDED 6,491,588
LESS: REIMB FROM DSRT SURF (500,000)
TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING 5,991,588
*Appropriation request for Improvements included with staff report for Lot A Improvements
Staff is requesting an appropriation of $4,600,000 to account 4414195-4809200 for the purchase
of APN 620-400-025. With the contribution from Dsrt Surf toward this project, the total amount
funded by the City will be $5,991,588. Fund 441 has adequate funding to cover these costs,
therefore there will be no impact to the General Fund.
Additionally, as one of the designated taxing entities, the City shall receive 2.8% (approximately
$128,800) of the proceeds distributed from the County. Closing costs will be borne by the
SARDA.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Compensation Agreement
2. Purchase and Sale Agreement
3. Map of APN 620-400-025
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COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
(DESERT WILLOW)
This COMPENSATION AGREEMENT (DESERT WILLOW) (this “Compensation
Agreement”), dated as of ________________, 2023, is entered into by and among the
following public agencies (all of which are collectively referred to herein as the “Parties” and as
the “Taxing Entities”):
City Of Palm Desert, a charter city (“City”)
County of Riverside, a political subdivision of the State of California;
Desert Sands Unified School District;
Palm Springs Unified School District;
Desert Community College District;
Riverside County Office of Education;
Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District;
Rancho Mirage Community Services District;
Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District;
Palm Springs Public Cemetery District;
Desert Hospital District;
Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District;
Desert Recreation and Park District;
Coachella Valley Water District; and
Coachella Valley Resource Conservation District.
RECITALS:
A. Pursuant to AB X1 26 (enacted in June 2011), as modified by the California
Supreme Court’s decision in California Redevelopment Association, et al. v. Ana Matosantos, et
al., 53 Cal.4th 231(2011) (Matosantos), the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Desert
(the “Former Agency”) was dissolved, the Successor Agency was established, and an oversight
board to the Successor Agency (the “Oversight Board”) was established.
B. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34175(b) and the California
Supreme Court’s decision in Matosantos, on February 1, 2012, properties of the Former Agency
transferred to the control of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Palm Desert (the “Successor Agency”) by operation of law, including the property described in
Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (the “Property”).
C. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34191.5(b), the Successor Agency
prepared a long-range property management plan (the “LRPMP”) which addresses the
disposition and use of the properties of the Former Agency, and by letter dated May 5, 2014, the
Department of Finance (the “DOF”) approved the Successor Agency’s disposition of the
properties listed in the LRPMP. The Desert Willow Property, consisting of two (2) parcels and
identified as Project 12(a) in the LRPMP, is designated as an Economic Development Property.
D. The City has subsequently determined that it is in the best interests of the public
and the City to develop public parking on a portion of the Property and to maintain open space
on the remaining portion.
E. Health and Safety Code Section 34191.5 provides that a permissible use of
former redevelopment agency property is the retention by the City for governmental use and
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that an oversight board may require that the City enter into a compensation agreement, as
described in Health and Safety Code Section 34180(f) with respect to properties retained by the
City, including the Property, with all of the affected taxing entities, as defined in Health and
Safety Code Section 34171(k) (the “Taxing Entities”).
F. The Parties to this Agreement are affected Taxing Entities. The complete list of
the Taxing Entities and the Applicable Tax Rate of each is shown on Exhibit B, each of which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
G. To promote the public interest, the Taxing Entities and the City are entering into
this Compensation Agreement to provide for the City to compensate the Taxing Entities with
respect to the Property in accordance with the terms of this Compensation Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPENSATION, BOTH
MONETARY AND NONMONETARY, AND THE COVENANTS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE
PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 18. Purpose. This Agreement is executed with reference to the facts set forth
in the foregoing Recitals which are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. The
purpose of this Agreement is to address the allocation of certain prospective revenues among
the Taxing Entities that share in the property tax base (“Tax Base”) for property located within
the project area (the “Project Area”) formerly administered by the Former Agency.
Section 2. Compensation Arrangement.
A. Consent to Transfer. The City intends to develop and use the Property
for public parking and open space. The Taxing Entities hereby irrevocably consent to the
transfer of the Property by the Successor Agency to the City for the purpose of developing and
maintaining public parking and open space, subject to the following agreement of the Parties as
to compensation to be paid by the City for the Property.
The City agrees that in connection with the conveyance of the Property to the City, the City will
pay the fair market value for the Property as established by a formal MAI appraisal. The term
“Net Sale Proceeds” shall mean the gross sales price paid by the City for the Property, less
actual costs for allowable expenses incurred by the Successor Agency. Pursuant to a purchase
and sale agreement by and between the Successor Agency and the City, upon the close of
escrow, the City will cause the Net Sale Proceeds to be remitted to the Riverside County
Auditor-Controller for distribution to the Taxing Entities in accordance with each Taxing Entity’s
pro rata share of the Tax Base (the “Compensation Amount”).
The Taxing Entities acknowledge that the Compensation Amount represents a negotiated
consideration for the City’s ability to retain the Property pursuant to Health and Safety Code
Section 34180(f)(1) and the Taxing Entities hereby waive their respective rights to seek
additional or alternative compensation for the value of the Property pursuant to that provision for
the transfer to the City.
B. ERAF. The Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (“ERAF”) is
entitled to a distribution of Applicable Net Sales Proceeds under this Agreement. Pursuant to
instruction and direction from the DOF and the Auditor-Controller, there is no need for a
separate signatory to execute this Agreement on behalf of ERAF because the ultimate
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beneficiaries of any distribution of Disposition Proceeds to ERAF are themselves Taxing Entities
that are signatories to this Agreement.
C. Accounting Requirements. Upon any request, the City shall deliver to the
Taxing Entities an accounting of all costs, expenses and proceeds relating to the sale and
transfer of the Property to the City. The City shall require as a condition of the purchase and
sale agreement that complete accurate and appropriate books and records be kept of the
calculation of the Net Sale Proceeds with respect to the Property. The Riverside County Auditor-
Controller shall have the right, on behalf of the Taxing Entities and upon reasonable written
notice to City, to audit and examine such books, records and documents and other relevant
items in the possession of City, but only to the extent necessary for a proper determination of
Net Sale Proceeds. The Parties acknowledge that the Riverside Countywide Oversight Board
has the authority to direct the production of all relevant books, records and documents relating
to the sale and transfer of the Property to the City in connection with its review and
consideration of the transaction prior to acting on a request by the Successor Agency to
proceed with the sale and transfer.
Section 3. Effective Date. The effective date of this Compensation Agreement (the
“Effective Date”) shall be the date that each of the Taxing Entities governing boards have
approved this Agreement and directed each of the Taxing Entities (respectively) to execute this
Agreement Promptly following the effectiveness of this Agreement, the City shall transmit notice
to all the other Parties that the Agreement is effective and specifying the date the Agreement
became effective (the “Effective Date”), along with a fully executed copy of the Agreement.
Section 4. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date
and, unless sooner terminated as otherwise provided in this Agreement, shall expire upon the
distribution by the Escrow Holder of all amounts payable to the Taxing Entities under this
Agreement, if any. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if the events necessary to cause
the Effective Date to occur have not all occurred within six (6) months from the date this
Compensation Agreement is entered into, then, at the conclusion of that six (6) month period,
this Compensation Agreement shall be terminated in its entirety, and shall be of no further force
or effect whatsoever.
Section 5. Authorization. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed
this Compensation Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this
Compensation Agreement and to bind each respective Party.
Section 6. No Personal Liability. No official, agent, or employee of any Party shall be
individually or personally liable for any amount which may become due under this
Compensation Agreement or on any obligations under the terms of this Compensation
Agreement.
Section 7. Assignment. This Compensation Agreement shall not be assignable by
any Party without the prior written consent of the other Party.
Section 8. Counterparts. This Compensation Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be
an original; and all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same
Compensation Agreement. The signature page of any counterpart may be detached therefrom
without impairing the legal effect of the signature(s) thereon, provided such signature page is
attached to any other counterpart identical thereto having additional signature pages executed
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by the other Parties. Any executed counterpart of this Agreement may be delivered to the other
Parties by facsimile and shall be deemed as binding as if an originally signed counterpart was
delivered.
Section 9. Further Assurances. The Parties agree to take all appropriate steps and
execute any documents which may reasonably be necessary or convenient to implement the
intent of this Compensation Agreement.
Section 10. Notices. All notices and other communications shall be given or made in
writing by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or by personal delivery.
Notices shall be considered given upon (i) personal delivery, (ii) one business day following
timely deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier service, charges prepaid, or (iii)
three business days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified or
registered, return receipt requested. Notices shall be addressed as provided in the signature
page for the respective Party; provided that if a Party gives notice of a change of name or
address, notices to such Party shall thereafter be given as specified in that notice.
Section 11. Amendment. This Compensation Agreement may be amended at any
time, and from time to time, in writing by the Parties.
Section 12. Severability. If one or more of the covenants or agreements provided in
this Compensation Agreement to be performed by one of the Parties should be determined by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, such covenant or agreement shall be
deemed and construed to be severable from the remaining covenants and agreements herein
contained and shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this
Compensation Agreement.
Section 13. Construction. The Parties agree that each Party and its counsel have
reviewed this Compensation Agreement and that any rule of construction to the effect that
ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting Party shall not apply in the interpretation of
this Compensation Agreement or any amendments or exhibits thereto. This Compensation
Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its fair language and common meaning
to achieve the objectives and purposes of the Parties.
Section 14. Binding on Successors and Assigns. All the covenants, promises and
agreements in this Compensation Agreement contained by or on behalf of the respective
Parties shall bind and inure to the benefit of their respective successors and assigns, whether
so expressed or not.
Section 15. No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Compensation Agreement is made and
entered into for the sole protection and benefit of the Parties and their successors and assigns.
No other person shall have any right of action based upon any provision of this Compensation
Agreement.
Section 16. Governing Law. This Compensation Agreement is made in the State of
California under the Constitution and laws of the State of California, and is to be so construed.
Any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall be filed and heard in the Superior Court
of Riverside County, California or in the Federal District Court for the Central District of
California.
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Section 17. Third Party Litigation Regarding Agreement. In the event litigation is
initiated by any third party attacking the validity of this Agreement or its implementation, each
Party shall in good faith defend and seek to uphold the Agreement and each shall bear its own
costs in connection with any such litigation.
Section 18. Indemnification. The City hereby agrees to indemnify, protect, hold
harmless and defend (by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Taxing Entities) each Taxing
Entity, its council members, governing board members, directors, officers, agents, employees,
consultants, contractors, and representatives (collectively, including Seller, the “Indemnitees”)
from all suits, actions, claims, causes of action, costs, demands, judgments and liens brought by
a third party and arising out of or relating to distribution of the Compensation Amount pursuant
to this Agreement to any Taxing Entity other than itself, except as caused or arising out of the
willful misconduct or gross negligence of any Indemnitees. The provisions of this Section shall
survive expiration of the Term or other termination of this Agreement, and shall remain in full
force and effect.
Section 19. Attorneys’ Fees. In any action which a Party brings to enforce its rights
hereunder, the unsuccessful Party or Parties shall pay all costs incurred by the prevailing party,
including reasonable attorneys’ fees.
Section 20. Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement constitutes the entire
and integrated agreement of the Parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations,
or agreements, either written or oral, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. This
Agreement may be modified only in writing and only if approved and signed by all of the Parties.
Section 21. Non-Waiver. No waiver of a breach, failure of any condition, or any right
or remedy contained in or granted by the provisions of this Agreement will be effective unless it
is in writing and signed by the waiving Parties.
Section 22. No Partnership. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed
to constitute any Party as a partner, employee, joint venturer, or agent of any other Party.
Section 23. Ambiguities. Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to
be resolved against the drafting party does not apply in interpreting this Agreement.
Section 24. Action or Approval. Whenever action and/or approval by the City is
required under this Agreement, the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee may act on
and/or approve such matter unless specifically provided otherwise, or unless the City Manager
determines in the City Manager’s discretion that such action or approval requires referral to the
City Council for consideration.
Section 25. County Taxing Entities. The County of Riverside administers funds for the
following special districts and funds, and, in addition to entering into this Agreement for itself, is
authorized to, and has entered into this Agreement on behalf of the following:
(1) Riverside County Free Library; and
(2) Riverside County Structure Fire Protection.
Section 26. Notice of Compensation Agreement Related to Real Property. No later
than fourteen (14) business days after the Effective date of this Agreement, the City shall record
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in the Official Records of the County of Riverside a Notice of Compensation Agreement Related
to Real Property, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by reference
(the “Notice of Compensation Agreement”). The Notice of Compensation Agreement shall be
recorded by the City against the Property. The City shall mail or transmit electronic copies of the
recorded Notice of Compensation Agreement within a reasonable time of the City’s receipt of
the recorded Notice of Compensation Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this AGREEMENT has been fully executed on behalf of the
Taxing Entities, and on behalf of the CITY, and each by its duly authorized representative.
CITY:
Date: _____________, 2023
CITY OF PALM DESERT, a charter city and
municipal corporation
By:_________________________
KATHLEEN KELLY, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:________________________
ANTHONY MEJIA, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:________________________
Best Best & Krieger LLP,
City Attorney
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COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, a political subdivision of the State of California
COUNTY FREE LIBRARY
COUNTY STRUCTURE FIRE PROTECTION
By: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Attest:
By: _________________________
Approved as to form:
By: _________________________
Address for Notices:
[TBD]
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DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
By: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Attest:
By: _________________________
Approved as to form:
By: _________________________
Address for Notices:
[TBD]
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PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
By: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Attest:
By: _________________________
Approved as to form:
By: _________________________
Address for Notices:
[TBD]
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DESERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
By: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Attest:
By: _________________________
Approved as to form:
By: _________________________
Address for Notices:
[TBD]
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
By: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Attest:
By: _________________________
Approved as to form:
By: _________________________
Address for Notices:
[TBD]
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
By: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Attest:
By: _________________________
Approved as to form:
By: _________________________
Address for Notices:
[TBD]
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RANCHO MIRAGE COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
RANCHO MIRAGE CSD FIRE
RANCHO MIRAGE CSD LIBRARY
By: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Attest:
By: _________________________
Approved as to form:
By: _________________________
Address for Notices:
[TBD]
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COACHELLA VALLEY PUBLIC CEMETERY
By: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Attest:
By: _________________________
Approved as to form:
By: _________________________
Address for Notices:
[TBD]
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PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC CEMETERY
By: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Attest:
By: _________________________
Approved as to form:
By: _________________________
Address for Notices:
[TBD]
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DESERT HOSPITAL DISTRICT
By: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Attest:
By: _________________________
Approved as to form:
By: _________________________
Address for Notices:
[TBD]
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COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
By: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Attest:
By: _________________________
Approved as to form:
By: _________________________
Address for Notices:
[TBD]
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DESERT RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
By: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Attest:
By: _________________________
Approved as to form:
By: _________________________
Address for Notices:
[TBD]
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COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER PSEUDO
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 80
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT 1 DEBT SERVICE
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT STORM WATER UNIT
By: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Attest:
By: _________________________
Approved as to form:
By: _________________________
Address for Notices:
[TBD]
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COACHELLA VALLEY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
By: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Attest:
By: _________________________
Approved as to form:
By: _________________________
Address for Notices:
[TBD]
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EXHIBIT A-22
RIV #4872-7582-7969 v1
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
APN: 620-400-025
All that certain real property in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of
California, described as follows:
Lot 2 of Tract Map No. 29528, in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of
California, as shown by map on file in Book 311 of maps, Pages 40 through 42, inclusive,
Official Records of Riverside County.
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EXHIBIT B-23
RIV #4872-7582-7969 v1
EXHIBIT B
APPLICABLE TAX RATES FOR THE PROPERTY
Allocation
Percentages
Taxing Entity
COUNTY GENERAL FUND 0.1339389
COUNTY FREE LIBRARY 0.0151323
COUNTY STRUCTURE FIRE PROTECTION 0.0618646
CITY OF PALM DESERT 0.0281726
DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL – PTR 0.3436072
PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL – PTR 0.0225100
DESERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE – PTR 0.0796349
RIVERSIDE CO OFFICE OF EDUCATION – PTR 0.0433255
RIV. CO. REGIONAL PARK & OPEN SPACE 0.0034427
RANCHO MIRAGE CSD FIRE 0.0001482
RANCHO MIRAGE CSD LIBRARY 0.0000617
COACHELLA VALLEY PUBLIC CEMETERY 0.0020329
PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC CEMETERY 0.0001630
DESERT HOSPITAL 0.0122432
COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQ & VEC CONTROL 0.0103422
COACHELLA VALLEY REC AND PARK 0.0104650
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT 0.0289918
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER PSEUDO 0.0000221
CVWD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 80 0.0076409
COACHELLA VALLEY RESOURCE
0.0002472
CVWD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 1 DEBT SERV 0.0000050
CVWD STORM WATER UNIT 0.0259818
EDUCATION REVENUE AUGMENTATION FUND 0.1700264
Grand Total ALL Taxing
1.00000000
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EXHIBIT C
FORM OF NOTICE OF COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
RELATED TO REAL PROPERTY
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Attn: City Manager
NO FEE FOR RECORDING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 6103 AND 27383
(SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE)
NOTICE OF COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
RELATED TO REAL PROPERTY
(DESERT WILLOW PROPERTY)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City of Palm Desert (the “City”), County of
Riverside, a political subdivision of the State of California, with respect to the County General
Fund, the County Free Library, and the County Structure Fire Protection; Desert Sands Unified
School District; Palm Springs Unified School District; Desert Community College District;
Riverside County Office of Education; Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District;
Rancho Mirage Community Services District; Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District; Palm
Springs Public Cemetery District; Desert Hospital District; Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector
Control District; Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District; Coachella Valley Water District;
and Coachella Valley Resource Conservation District (each a “Taxing Entity” and collectively,
the “Taxing Entities”) entered into that certain Compensation Agreement, dated
_______________, 2023 (the “Compensation Agreement”), with reference to that certain real
property located in the City located at ________________, at _____________________,
assessor’s parcel number __________________, and further described in Exhibit A
incorporated herein by reference (the “Property”).
The City and the Taxing Entities have entered into the Compensation Agreement,
pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34170 et seq., providing for the payment of Net
Sales Proceeds (as defined in the Compensation Agreement) upon the City’s acquisition of the
Property, under specified conditions.
The Compensation Agreement includes certain obligations related to the Property
including, without limitation and as further described in the Compensation Agreement, a
requirement that upon request, the City provide the Taxing Entities and the County Auditor-
Controller an accounting of all costs, expenses and proceeds relating to the sale and transfer of
the Property to the City.
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EXHIBIT C-25
A complete copy of the Compensation Agreement is maintained in the Office of the City
Clerk, and is available to review at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
In the event of any conflict between this Notice of Compensation Agreement Related to
Property (the “Notice”) and the Compensation Agreement, the terms of the Compensation
Agreement shall prevail.
This Notice is being recorded and filed by the Owner of the Property, and shall be
indexed against the Owner’s interest in the Property.
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EXHIBIT C-26
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this AGREEMENT has been fully executed on behalf of the
Taxing Entities, and on behalf of the CITY, and each by its duly authorized representative.
CITY:
Date: _____________, 2023
CITY OF PALM DESERT, a charter city and
municipal corporation
By:_________________________
KATHLEEN KELLY, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:________________________
ANTHONY MEJIA, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:________________________
ROBERT HARGREAVES
City Attorney
[SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED]
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EXHIBIT C-27
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the
individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the
truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
CITY OF )
On , before me, , Notary Public,
personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized
capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity
upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that
the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Name:
Notary Public
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AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL
PROPERTY (INCLUDING ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS)
THIS AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (the
"Agreement") is entered into as of , 2023, (the date of last execution of this
Agreement by the parties as indicated on the signature page) by and between the Successor
Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, a California public entity (“Seller”), and the
City of Palm Desert, a charter city (the "Buyer").
IT IS HEREBY MUTUALLY AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:
1. Agreement to Sell and Purchase. Seller agrees to sell to Buyer, and Buyer
agrees to purchase from Seller, upon the terms and for the consideration set forth in this
Agreement, that certain real property, together with any fixtures and appurtenant improvements
thereon (collectively, the "Property"), situated in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside,
State of California, which is legally described in the Legal Description attached hereto as Exhibit
"A" and incorporated herein.
2. Purchase Price. The total purchase price for the Property shall be Four Million
Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,600,000) (the "Purchase Price"). Buyer shall pay the
Purchase Price by depositing into Escrow, on or before the date for close of Escrow,
immediately available funds in the amount of the Purchase Price.
3. Conveyance of Title. Seller agrees to convey by Grant Deed to Buyer
marketable fee simple title to the Property, free and clear of all recorded and unrecorded liens,
encumbrances, assessments, easements, leases, and taxes except current taxes not yet due
and payable; covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservations of records; and easements
created by Buyer.
4. Escrow. Buyer and Seller have opened or shall open an escrow (the "Escrow")
in accordance with this Agreement at [ (Insert name and address of Escrow Agent)] (the
"Escrow Agent"). This Agreement, together with the escrow instructions prepared by Escrow
Agent and executed by Buyer and Seller, constitutes the joint escrow instructions of Buyer and
Seller, and Escrow Agent to whom these instructions are delivered is hereby empowered to act
under this Agreement. The parties hereto agree to do all acts necessary to close this Escrow in
the shortest possible time.
4.1 Grant Deed. Prior to the close of Escrow, Seller shall execute,
acknowledge and deliver into Escrow a Grant Deed (the "Grant Deed") in a form approved by
Escrow Agent. A Certificate of Acceptance shall be executed, acknowledged and delivered into
Escrow by Buyer on or before the close of Escrow. Buyer and Seller agree to deposit with
Escrow Agent any additional instruments as may be necessary to complete this transaction.
5. Pro Rations; Tax Adjustment Procedure. Escrow Agent is authorized and is
instructed to comply with the following pro ration and tax adjustment procedure:
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5.1 Delinquent Taxes. Escrow Agent shall pay, and charge Seller for, any
unpaid delinquent property taxes and/or penalties and interest thereon, and for any delinquent
assessments or bonds against the Property.
5.2 Current Taxes. Escrow Agent shall pay, and charge Seller for, any
portion of current property taxes and assessments and any penalties and interest thereon
allocable to the period prior to the close of Escrow. The portion of current property taxes which
would otherwise be allocable to the period after the close of Escrow shall not be allocated, as
Buyer is exempt from payment of property taxes.
6. Escrow Agent Authorization. Escrow Agent is authorized to, and shall:
6.1 Pay and Charge Seller. Pay and charge Seller for any amount necessary
to place title in the condition necessary to satisfy Section 3 of this Agreement.
6.2 Pay and Charge Buyer. Pay and charge Buyer for any Escrow fees,
recording fees and other costs and expenses of Escrow payable under Section 6.7, below.
6.3 Disbursement. Disburse funds, record the Grant Deed and Certificate of
Acceptance, and deliver the title policy to Buyer, when conditions of the Escrow have been
fulfilled by Buyer and Seller.
6.4 Close of Escrow. The term "close of Escrow," if and where written in
these instructions, shall mean the date the Grant Deed and other necessary instruments of
conveyance are recorded in the office of the Riverside County Recorder.
6.5 Time Limits. All time limits within which any matter specified is to be
performed may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties. Any amendment of, or
supplement to, any instructions must be in writing.
6.6 Governmental Approvals. This Agreement shall become effective only
upon (a) the approval of the Riverside County Oversight Board and (b) either a written approval
of the California Department of Finance (“DOF”) or no objection by DOF within the statutory
review period.
6.7 Escrow Fees, Charges and Costs. Buyer agrees to pay all Buyer's and
Seller's usual fees, charges, and costs which arise in this Escrow.
6.8 Transfer Taxes. No transfer tax shall be due because Buyer is a public
entity.
7. Possession and Disposition of Personal Property. Seller shall, prior to the close
of Escrow, remove or otherwise dispose of all personal property located on the Property. All
personal property remaining on the Property after the Closing shall become the property of
Buyer and Buyer may dispose of same without liability as it alone sees fit, and Seller shall be
liable for the costs of removal which are incurred by the Buyer. Buyer shall not be liable for any
loss of or damage to the personal property remaining on the Property, regardless of when loss
or damage occurs.
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8. Warranties, Representations, and Covenants of Seller. Seller hereby warrants,
represents, and/or covenants to Buyer that:
8.1 Pending Claims. To the best of Seller's knowledge, there are no actions,
suits, claims, legal proceedings, or any other proceedings affecting the Property or any portion
thereof, at law, or in equity before any court or governmental agency, domestic or foreign.
8.2 Encroachments. To the best of Seller's knowledge, there are no
encroachments onto the Property by improvements on any adjoining property, nor do any
buildings or improvements located on the Property encroach on other properties.
8.3 Condition of Property. The Property is in good condition, and until the
close of Escrow, Seller shall maintain the Property in good condition and state of repair and
maintenance, and shall perform all of its obligations under any service contracts or other
contracts affecting the Property.
8.4 Seller's Title. Until the close of Escrow, Seller shall not do anything which
would impair Seller's title to any of the Property.
8.5 Right to Possession. No person or entity other than Seller has the right to
possess the Property or any portion of it, as of the date of this Agreement.
9. Full and Complete Settlement for Fee Interest. The total compensation to be
paid by Buyer to Seller is in consideration for all of Seller's interest in the Property and any
rights or obligations which exist or may arise out of the acquisition of the Property for public
purposes, including without limitation, Seller's fee interest in the land and any improvements
and fixtures and equipment located thereon, improvements pertaining to the realty (if any),
severance damages, relocation assistance, any alleged pre-condemnation or inverse
condemnation damages, loss of business goodwill (if any), costs, interest, attorney's fees, and
any claim whatsoever of Seller and Seller's Parties (defined below) which might arise out of or
relate in any respect to the acquisition of the Property by the Buyer.
10. Broker's Commission. Seller and Buyer each warrants and represents that it has
not engaged the services of any agent, finder or broker in connection with the transaction which
is the subject of this Agreement, and that it is not liable for any real estate commissions,
broker's fees or finder's fees which may accrue by means of the sale of the Property.
11. Notices. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder
shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered, sent by facsimile, reputable overnight
courier, or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and
shall be deemed received upon the earlier of: (i) if personally delivered, the date of delivery to
the address of the person to receive such notice; (ii) if mailed, three (3) business days after the
date of posting by the United States post office; (iii) if delivered by Federal Express or other
overnight courier for next business day delivery, the next business day; or (iv) if sent by
facsimile, with the original sent on the same day by overnight courier, the date on which the
facsimile is received, provided it is before 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time. Notice of change of address
shall be given by written notice in the manner described in this Section. Rejection or other
refusal to accept or the inability to deliver because of a change in address of which no notice
was given shall be deemed to constitute receipt of the notice, demand, request or
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communication sent. Unless changed in accordance herewith, the addresses for notices given
pursuant to this Agreement shall be as follows:
If to Seller: Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Attention: Executive Director
If to Buyer: City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Attention: City Manager
12. Default. Failure or delay by either party to perform any covenant, condition or
provision of this Agreement within the time provided herein constitutes a default under this
Agreement. The injured party shall give written notice of default to the party in default,
specifying the default complained of. The defaulting party shall immediately commence to cure
such default and shall diligently complete such cure within ten (10) days from the date of the
notice. The injured party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by written notice to the
other party in the event of a default which is not cured within such ten (10) day period.
13. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and its exhibits constitute the entire
agreement between the parties hereto pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and the final,
complete and exclusive expression of the terms and conditions thereof. All prior agreements,
representations, negotiations and understanding of the parties hereto, oral or written, express or
implied, are hereby superseded and merged herein.
14. Governing Law. This Agreement and the exhibits attached hereto have been
negotiated and executed in the State of California and shall be governed by and construed
under the laws of the State of California without regard to its choice of law principles.
15. Amendments. No addition to or modification of any provision contained in this
Agreement shall be effective unless fully set forth in writing by Buyer and Seller.
16. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute but one and
the same instrument.
17. Binding Upon Successors. The terms and conditions, covenants, and
agreements set forth herein shall apply to and bind the heirs, executors, administrators, assigns
and successors of the parties hereof.
18. Cooperation. Each party agrees to cooperate with the other in the Closing of this
transaction and, in that regard, to sign any and all documents which may be reasonably
necessary, helpful, or appropriate to carry out the purposes and intent of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the
dates set forth below.
SELLER:
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a California public
entity
Date: By:
Its:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BUYER:
CITY OF PALM DESERT, a charter city
Date: By:
Its:
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Best Best & Krieger LLP,
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
(APN 620-400-025)
All that certain real property in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside,
State of California, described as follows:
Lot 2 of Tract Map No. 29528, in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of
California, as shown by map on file in Book 311 of maps, Pages 40 through 42, inclusive,
Official Records of Riverside County.
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 28, 2023
PREPARED BY: Deborah Glickman, Management Analyst
REQUEST: SUCCESSOR AGENCY - APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT FOR
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 620-400-025
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a License Agreement between the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency (SARDA) and the City of Palm Desert for Assessor’s Parcel Number
(APN) 620-400-025 for two (2) years at a rate of one dollar ($1).
2. Authorize the SARDA Attorney to make non-monetary changes to the License Agreement.
3. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the License Agreement and all related
documents for the sale.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
APN 620-400-625 (14.46 acres), also referred to as Parcel A, is located adjacent to 34.25 acres
of undeveloped land on Desert Willow Drive north of Country Club Drive. To preserve open
space for its current residents and visitors, the City seeks to acquire the parcel from SARDA for
use as public parking and recreational space.
In order to improve the parcel, SARDA needs to attain approval from the SARDA Board,
Riverside County Oversight Board (OB), and the State of California Department of Finance
(DOF) prior to the sale. The parcel is on SARDA’s June 2, 2014, DOF approved Long Range
Property Management Plan (LRPMP) with a designation of “No Potential”, indicating that there
was no intended government use for the parcel and that SARDA will sell it and disburse the
proceeds of the sale to the Riverside County designated taxing entities as required.
Subsequent to the DOF’s approval of the LRPMP, the City determined that the parcel would be
better used for public parking and recreational space for the Palm Desert community and is
seeking to acquire the parcel for this purpose. The City anticipates commencing improvements
on the parcel in Q4 2023. Prior to commencing with improvements, the City must enter into a
short-term license agreement with SARDA for the use of Parcel A during the interim period until
a purchase of the property is completed. The license agreement would lease the parcel to the
City for two (2) years at a rate of one dollar ($1). Special legal counsel recommends that the
City does not build improvements on the parcel prior to its acquisition or entering into a license
agreement with SARDA. If the City commences with improvements prior to doing so, it could be
considered a gift of public funds.
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Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
APN 620-400-025 License Agreement
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A license agreement between SARDA and the City allows the City to start improvements prior
to the acquisition of the property; however, there is a risk that the parce l will not be allowed to
be sold and the City would lose its investment in the improvements. Special legal counsel
acknowledges that this risk is minimal but must be considered prior to the start of the
improvements. Furthermore, SARDA is prohibited from conducting work that includes
demolition, alteration, construction, site development or improvement, or land clearance, except
as required by an enforceable obligation. A license agreement in this context is not an
enforceable obligation for the former redevelopment agency, nor does it create any legal interest
in the subject property. Rather, the agreement grants permission to the City to enter the property
to conduct the licensed activity at the licensee’s (the City) own risk.
It is estimated that the sale of the parcel will be completed during Q1 2024, dependent on
approvals from all designated entities (SARDA Board, OB, DOF, and designated taxing entities).
If the sale of the parcel is completed prior to the end of the license agreement it can be termin ated
early.
Details and location of the property are as follows.
APN Size
(acres)
Zoning Property
Description
General Plan
Designation
620-400-025 14.46 Planned Residential
(PR-5) Vacant Conventional Suburban
Neighborhood
Staff recommends approval of the license agreement between SARDA and the City to allow the
City to commence improvements on Parcel A prior to acquiring it.
Legal Review:
This report and Resolution have been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office and Robe rt
Messinger, Special Counsel to the City.
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Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
APN 620-400-025 License Agreement
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SARDA will receive one dollar ($1) for the two (2) year duration of the License Agreement.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. License Agreement
2. Map of Parcel A
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PUBLIC PARKING AND OPEN SPACE LICENSE AGREEMENT
This Public Parking and Open Space License Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made effective as
of September 28, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the Successor Agency to the Palm
Desert Redevelopment Agency, a California public entity (“Licensor”), and the City of Palm
Desert, a California charter city (“Licensee”). Licensor and Licensee are sometimes referred to
herein, each individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. Licensor is the owner of certain real property within the City of Palm Desert, County of
Riverside, State of California (the “Property”), as described in more detail on Exhibit A,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
B. Licensor and Licensee are processing a Purchase and Sale Agreement (“PSA”) relating
to the Property and desire to provide for Licensee to acquire the right to enter and use the
Property during the intervening period of time until the close of escrow under the PSA.
C. The Parties now desire to enter into this Agreement to provide Licensee with the right to
conduct public parking activities and to maintain open space on the Property upon the
terms and conditions, and for the consideration, set forth herein in more detail.
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which
are hereby acknowledged, Licensor and Licensee hereby agree as follows:
1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire
two (2) years from the date thereof (the “Term”), unless earlier terminated pursuant to the
terms of this Agreement.
2. License Fee. As valuable consideration for this Agreement, the receipt and adequacy of
which is hereby acknowledged, Licensee shall pay to Licensor within thirty (30) days of
the Effective Date and on each subsequent anniversary of the Effective Date during the
Term, the amount of One and 00/100 Dollars ($1.00), in addition to performing Licensee’s
duties, obligations and responsibilities pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement.
3. Use of Property. Licensor hereby grants to Licensee an exclusive license to use the
Property for the duration of the Term for public parking and the maintenance of open space
and for any other purpose reasonably related thereto.
4. Prohibited Uses. Licensee shall not do anything or knowingly permit others to do anything
upon the Property which is in violation of any and all laws, statutes, ordinances and
regulations and requirements of federal, state and/or local authorities having jurisdiction
over the Property.
5. Improvements. Licensee shall not construct any roads, ponds, fences, gates or other
structures without the prior written consent of the Licensor.
6. Repair and Restoration. If Licensee, its agents or contractors cause any damage to the
Property in connection with the exercise of this License, Licensee shall repair and restore
the Property to its original condition. Licensee shall perform the repair and restoration
required hereunder prior to the expiration of this License, or within ten (10) days of its
earlier termination. In the event that repair and restoration is performed following the
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termination this License, the Licensee’s Indemnity and Insurance obligations in
paragraphs 11 and 12 shall continue until repair and restoration is completed as provided
herein.
7. Breach and Cure. In the event that Licensee breaches any of its obligations under this
License, Licensor shall send Licensee a written notice specifying the nature of such
breach. Licensee shall have ten (10) days from the receipt of such notice to cure such
breach. If more time is reasonably required for Licensee's performance, then Licensee
shall commence performance within such ten (10) day period and, thereafter, diligently
proceed to completion. If Licensee fails to cure or to commence cure within such ten (10)
day period, then Licensor shall have the right to terminate this License immediately by
serving Licensee with written notice of termination. Licensor shall have all rights and
remedies available under California law including, but not limited to, actions for damages
and specific performance, for any breach of Licensee’s obligations hereunder.
8. Termination. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, either Party shall have the
right in its sole and absolute discretion to terminate this Agreement for any or no reason
upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other Party.
9. Assignment. Licensee shall not assign, or otherwise convey all of any part of its rights,
duties or interests under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Licensor,
which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any assignment or other transfer made
in contravention of this provision shall be null and void, of not force or effect, and shall
operate to immediately terminate this Agreement.
10. Hazardous Substances. Except in compliance with applicable laws and regulations,
Licensee shall not use, store or knowingly permit hazardous or toxic substances, materials
or waste or similar substances as defined under applicable federal and state laws and
regulations (“Hazardous Substances”). Licensee shall comply with all applicable federal,
state and local environmental protection, occupational, health and safety and similar laws,
ordinances, restrictions, licenses and regulations with regard to Hazardous Substances.
11. Insurance. Licensee shall submit a Certificate of Insurance to Licensor for liability with a
one million dollar ($1,000,000) single occurrence limit written on an Insurance Services
Office (ISO) Comprehensive General Liability “occurrence” form or its equivalent for
coverage on an occurrence basis. Premises/Operations and Personal Injury coverage is
required. Licensor, its directors, commissioners, officers, employees, agents and
volunteers must be endorsed on the policy as additional insureds as respects to liability
arising out of Licensee’s performance of this Agreement. If Licensee employs other
contractors as part of the services rendered, Licensor’s Protective Coverage is required.
Licensor may include all subcontractors as insureds under its own policy or shall furnish
separate insurance for each subcontractor, meeting the requirements set forth herein.
Licensor shall comply with the applicable sections of the California Labor Code concerning
workers’ compensation for injuries on the Property. Compliance is accomplished in one
of the following three manners:
A. Provide copy of permissive self-insurance certificate approved by the State of
California; or
B. Secure and maintain in force a policy of workers’ compensation insurance with
statutory limits and Employer’s Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of
$1,000,000 per accident. The policy shall be endorsed to waive all rights of
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subrogation against Licensor, its directors, commissioners, officers,
employees, and volunteers for losses arising from performance of this
Agreement; or
C. Provide a “waiver” form certifying that no employees subject to the Labor
Code’s Workers’ Compensation provision will be used in performance of this
Agreement.
12. No Warranty; Indemnification. Licensee understands that Licensor makes no warranty
concerning the safety of the Property for any purpose whatsoever, and that it may use the
Property on an “AS IS,” “WITH ALL FAULTS,” and “WHERE IS” basis and also with the
Property being in its existing condition as of the Effective Date. Licensee shall indemnify
Licensor for any claims made against Licensor to the extent such claims arise from
Licensee’s, its agents’, employees’, or independent contractors’ negligence or willful
misconduct.
13. No Property Interests. Licensee acknowledges and agrees that any rights created by this
Agreement are solely contractual rights. This Agreement does not create and shall not be
construed to create or convey any property interest, including any leasehold, covenant,
easement or servitude, in the Property.
14. Real Property Taxes. Licensor, at its sole cost and expense and without right of
reimbursement from Licensor, shall pay when due all real property taxes assessed, owing
and payable concerning the Property.
15. Agents. Where this instrument grants rights to either Licensor or Licensee, such rights
shall extend to the agents, employees, or representatives of such Party.
16. Notice. Where notice to either Party is required by the terms of this Agreement, such
notice shall be delivered by first class mail, postage prepaid to the following address and
by electronic transmission to the e-mail addresses set forth below, or to such other
addresses of which either Party may inform the other from time to time.
Licensor: Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Attention: Executive Director
Licensee: City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Attention: City Manager
17. Waiver. A Party’s waiver of any term, condition, breach or default of this Agreement shall
not be considered to be a waiver of any other term, condition, default or breach, nor of a
subsequent breach of the one waived.
18. Successors. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, the
Parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and/or assigns.
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19. Governing Law. This Agreement, and the rights and duties of the Parties hereunder (both
procedural and substantive), shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of
the State of California.
20. Choice of Forum. The Parties hereby agree that all claims or controversies arising out of
or related to performance under this Agreement shall be submitted to and resolved in a
forum within the County of Riverside at a place to be determined by the rules of the forum.
21. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto, constitutes
the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties regarding its subject matter
and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous negotiations, representations,
understandings, correspondence, documentation and agreements (written or oral).
22. Amendment. This Agreement may only be changed by written amendment signed by the
Parties, subject to any requisite authorization by Licensor’s Board of Directors and by
Licensee’s City Council. Any oral representations or modifications concerning this
Agreement shall be of no force or effect.
23. Severability. If any provision in this Agreement is held by any court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, void, or unenforceable, such portion shall be deemed
severed from this Agreement, and the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in
full force and effect as fully as though such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable portion had
never been part of this Agreement.
24. Attorneys’ Fees. In the event that either Party shall institute proceedings to compel
performance of or to recover damages for any breach of any provision of this Agreement,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all its costs of suit, including reasonable
attorneys’ fees.
[Signatures appear on following page.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the
dates set forth below.
SELLER:
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a California public
entity
Date: By:
Its:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BUYER:
CITY OF PALM DESERT, a charter city
Date: By:
Its:
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Meijia
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
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Exhibit A
Legal Description of Property
APN: 620-400-025
All that certain real property in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of
California, described as follows:
Lot 2 of Tract Map No. 29528, in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of California,
as shown by map on file in Book 311 of maps, Pages 40 through 42, inclusive, Official Records
of Riverside County.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 28, 2023
PREPARED BY: Eric Ceja, Director of Economic Development
REQUEST: APPROVE THE ADDITION OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR PUBLIC PARKING
AND OPEN SPACE TO APN 620-400-625 TO THE CITY’S CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the addition of improvements for public parking and open space to APN 620 -400-
625 to the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $1,891,588 from unobligated Desert Willow
Capital Fund Balance to Account No. 4414195 -4809200, Project Code CFA 00025, for the
parking lot improvements to Lot A
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
APN 620-400-625 (14.46 acres), also referred to as Parcel A, is located adjacent to 34.25 acres
of undeveloped land on Desert Willow Drive north of Country Club Drive. To preserve open
space for its residents and visitors, the City of Palm Desert (City) seeks to acquire the parcel
from the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (SARDA) for use as
public parking and recreational open space.
To facilitate the construction of the improvements, the City must first acquire the parcel from
SARDA, and receive approval from the Riverside County Oversight Board (OB) and the State of
California Department of Finance (DOF). To expedite the construction of improvements to Lot
A, the City and the SARDA have agreed to a Licensing Agreement that will allow the City to
proceed with improvements to Lot A while the formal acquisition process continues with hearings
with the OB and DOF.
To expedite the design and construction of the improvements, the City has entered into a
Contract (Contract No. C45780) with The Altum Group for the des ign and engineering of the
parking lot improvements; however, the Contract requires an appropriation of funds. The project
is currently out for bids. Staff will return to the City Council at its October 26th meeting, to request
approval to award the construction contract. Once the contract is approved, construction will
commence with substantial completion in December of 2023.
Staff is now seeking City Council approval to add the project to the City’s Capital Improvement
Program and allocate funds for the design contract and construction cost. The allocation should
come from the unobligated Desert Willow Capital Fund Balance for the construction of the
parking area. The City has already taken a separate action to allocate funds for the acquisition
of the site.
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APN 620-400-025 – Lot A Improvements Budget Request
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Planning for the second phase of the project, recreational space, will commence in early 2024.
Staff will return to the City Council at that time for approval to award a contract for this work.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost breakdown for the project is as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
ACQUISITION* 4,600,000
CONSTRUCTION 1,583,262
CONTINGENCY 158,326
SOFT COST/ESCROW FEES 150,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION NEEDED 6,491,588
LESS: REIMB FROM DSRT SURF (500,000)
TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING 5,991,588
*Appropriation request for Acquisition included with staff report for PSA
Staff requests an appropriation of $1,891,588 from unobligated Desert Willow Capital Fund
Balance to Account No. 441-4195-4809200, for the parking lot improvements to APN 620-400-
025, also known as, Lot A at Desert Willow. With the contribution from Dsrt Surf toward this
project, the total amount funded by the City will be $5,991,588. Fund 441 has adequate funding
to cover these costs, therefore there will be no impact to the General Fund.
ATTACHMENT:
Preliminary Parking Lot Design Document
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 28, 2023
PREPARED BY: Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk I
REQUEST: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1400 AMENDING SECTION 2.36.370
OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE READING
OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1400 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.36.370 OF THE PALM DESERT
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.”
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
On September 14, 2023, the City Council unanimously introduced Ordinance No. 1400 for first
reading. This report provides for the City Council to waive further reading and adopt the
ordinance. The ordinance shall be effective 30 days from adoption.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no direct financial impact with this action.
ATTACHMENT:
Ordinance No. 1400
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ORDINANCE NO. 1400
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.36.370 OF THE PALM
DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE READING OF
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Amendment to Municipal Code. Palm Desert Municipal Code
Section 2.36.370 is hereby amended to read as follows: “At the time of adoption of an
ordinance or resolution, the same shall be read in full unless after t he reading, or having
read the title, further reading thereof is waived by four-fifths consent of the councilpersons
present. Such consent may be expressed by a statement by the presiding officer that “If
there is no objection, the further reading of the o rdinance or resolution shall be waived.”
The printing of the full ordinance or resolution title on the face of the agenda shall satisfy
the aforementioned requirements.
SECTION 2. Publication. The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is
hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in the Desert Sun, a newspaper of general
circulation, published and circulated in the City of Palm Desert, California, and shall be in
full force and effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.
ADOPTED ON ________________, 2023.
KATHLEEN KELLY
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
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I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, do hereby
certify that Ordinance No. 1400 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was introduced at a
regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council on September 14, 2023, and adopted at
a regular meeting of the City Council held on __________, 20___, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of Palm Desert, California, on ______________.
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 28, 2023
PREPARED BY: Jason Austin, Social Services Coordinator
REQUEST: APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH KINGDOM CAUSES DBA CITY NET
FOR CITY HOMELESS OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve an agreement for $250,813.13 with Kingdom Causes DBA City Net to provide
street outreach and engagement homeless services from October 1, 2023 through
June 30, 2024, with two optional one year extensions.
2. Authorize Director of Finance to appropriate $101,000 in unobligated Opioid Settlement
Special Funds to Account No. 2264212-4309000 and transfer $150,000 from Permanent
Local Housing Allocation Funds Account No. 2254199-4501000 to Account No. 2254212-
4309000.
3. Authorize the City Attorney to make non-monetary changes to the agreement and the City
Manager or designee to execute the agreement.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The City Council has been committed to addressing homel essness through activities and
projects that provide support to those experiencing homelessness in the City. Over the last two
County-facilitated Point-in-Time (PIT) Counts, Palm Desert counted 26 and 39 unhoused
individuals in Years 2022 and 2023 respectively. To engage those experiencing homelessness,
the City had contracted with the County’s Homeless Outreach Program since July 2019. In July
2023, the City released an updated request for proposal for street outreach and engagement
homeless services. That process was completed in August 2023 with a new provider identified
to move forward for City Council approval.
City Net is one of the largest street outreach nonprofit providers in Southern California with fifty
active city, county, state, and federal contracts providing homeless and social services to
vulnerable populations. This new agreement proposes to commence immediately upon City
Council approval for a street outreach and engagement program in Palm Desert. City Net will
provide two full-time Case Managers and administrative support to engage individuals
experiencing homelessness in the city. As this contract will be funded by Opioid Settlement
Funding, the program will have a focus on screening participants for substance use and mental
health issues and linking them to appropriate levels of care in addition to shelter and housing.
The City Council has previously opted -in to the Opioid Settlement Agreements which includes
language designating eligible uses including addressing the needs of commun ities of color and
vulnerable populations including sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations that are
disproportionately impacted by Substance Use Disorders.
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City of Palm Desert
Approve Agreement for Homeless Outreach Services
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The goal of these services is to engage individuals experiencing homelessness where they are
in the City to provide linkage to housing, treatment or supportive services. This requires having
trained outreach responders in the field engaging unhoused individuals repeatedly to build trust
in an effort to connect them to treatment and increased housing stability.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office.
APPOINTED BODY RECOMMENDATION:
This program was approved by the City’s Homeless Task Force as part of their Annual Work
Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Opioid Settlement Agreements made available for participation by cities and counties
provided $100,000 in revenue in 2022/23. It is anticipated to grow to approximately $175,000
annually over the next ten years for the City to connect unhoused individ uals to behavioral health
services and housing. Additionally, the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program
has been established as an additional funding source for homeless programs in the City. This
outreach and engagement program will be funded by these two funding sources as shown in the
table below. There is no impact to the General Fund with this action.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Net Program Proposal
2. City Net Professional Services Agreement
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City of Palm Desert
CMO - City Manager
Todd Hileman, City Manager
73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
PROPOSAL DOCUMENT REPORT
RFP No. 2023-RFP-202
Homeless Outreach and Engagement Services
RESPONSE DEADLINE: August 2, 2023 at 4:00 pm
Report Generated: Friday, September 8, 2023
Kingdom Causes dba City Net Proposal
CONTACT INFORMATION
Company:
Kingdom Causes dba City Net
Email:
bryan.cullison@citynet.org
Contact:
Bryan Cullison
Address:
4508 Atlantic Avenue
Suite 292
Long Beach, CA 90807
Phone:
(323) 627-0433
Website:
www.citynet.org
Submission Date:
Aug 2, 2023 1:48 PM
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ADDENDA CONFIRMATION
No addenda issued
QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Proposal (WITHOUT COST)*
Proposals shall be concise, well organized and demonstrate qualifications and applicable experience. Proposals shall be organ ized and
include page numbers for all pages in the proposal. The proposal shall be uploaded here, in the following order and shall include:
A. Cover Letter
1. This letter should briefly introduce the firm, summarize the firm’s general qualifications, include an executive summary of the
specific approach which will be used to deliver the work scope; and identify the individual(s) name, address and phone number
authorized to negotiate Agreement terms and compensation.
B. Experience and Technical Competence
1. Background: Provide history of the agency’s experience which specifically addresses the agency's experience with similar Service a s
described in this RFP.
2. References: The proposal shall include a list of service contracts that are similar in scope and function to this RFP. Provide a
description of the project, client name, and the name, title, and telephone number of the primary contact person.
C. Firm Staffing and Key Personnel
1. Staffing: Provide the number of staff to be assigned to perform the Services and the names/discipline/job title of each as well as
your firm’s capacity to provide additional personnel as needed.
2. Key Personnel: Identify key persons that will be principally responsible for working with the City of Palm Desert. Indicate the role
and responsibility of each individual.
3. Team Organization: Describe proposed team organization, including identification and responsibilities of key personnel.
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4. Subcontractors: The Proposer shall identify functions that are likely to be subcontracted and identify the subcontractor that is
anticipated to perform each function, if appropriate.
D. Proposed Method to Accomplish the Work
1. Describe the technical and management approach to providing the Services to the City of Palm Desert. Proposer should take into
account the scope of the Services, and general functions required. Include a draft first year schedule of tasks, milestones, and
deliverables that will provide for timely provision of the Services. In reviewing the scope of Services and goals described herein, the
Proposer may identify additional necessary tasks and is invited to bring these to the City’s attention within t he discussion of its
proposed method to accomplish the work.
Palm_Desert_RFP_23_Submission.pdf
2. Fee Proposal*
Please provide a lump-sum, not-to-exceed fee proposal for the scope of Services. The fee proposal shall include hourly rates for all
personnel for “Additional Work” (as such term is defined in the proposed Agreement attached herein).
Palm_Desert_CN_SOE_Budget_8.2.pdf
3. Non-Collusion Declaration*
The undersigned declares:
I am an authorized representative of my company, the party making the foregoing Bid, to certify the following.
The Bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organizat ion, or
corporation. The Bid is genuine and not collusive or sham. The Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder
to put in a false or sham bid. The Bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any Bidder or anyone
else to put in a sham bid, or to refrain from bidding. The Bidder has n ot in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement,
communication, or conference with anyone to fix the Bid Price of the Bidder or any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead, prof it, or cost
element of the Bid Price, or of that of any other Bidder. All statements contained in the Bid are true. The Bidder has not, directly or
indirectly, submitted his or her Bid Price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative
thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to
effectuate a collusive or sham bid, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.
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Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a Bidder that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company,
limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does exec ute, this
declaration on behalf of the Bidder.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Confirmed
4. SAM.gov*
Please enter your legal entity name for SAM.gov verification.
Kingdom Causes, Inc.
Click to Verify Value will be copied to clipboard
5. Type of Business*
Other
6. Litigation*
Provide litigation history for any claims filed by your firm or against your firm related to the provision of Services in the last five (5) years
(or type "N/A").
N/A
7. Changes to Agreement*
The City's standard professional services agreement contract is included as an attachment herein. The Proposer shall identify any
objections to and/or request changes to the standard contract language in this section of the proposal (or type "N/A"). If you are
identifying changes here ALSO upload a copy of the redlined Language/Agreement with your Proposal. Changes requested may affect
the City's decision to enter into an Agreement.
N/A
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8. No Deviations from the RFP*
In submitting a proposal in response to this RFP, Proposer is certifying that it takes no exceptions to this RFP including, b ut not limited
to, the Agreement. If any exceptions are taken, such exceptions must be clearly noted here, and may be reason for rejection of the
proposal. As such, Proposer is directed to carefully review the proposed Agreement and, in particular, the insurance and indemnification
provisions therein (or type "N/A").
N/A
9. Project Team Resumes*
Submit resumes of all key personnel/support staff that will produce work product for the Services. Describe their qualificati ons,
education, and professional licensing.
Jessica_Bruce_(Feb_2023).pdfRosalinda_Chio_(Feb_2023).pdfBrad_Fieldhouse_(Feb_2023).pdf
10. List the Signatory(s) Authorized to Sign and Bind an Agreement.*
(If two (2) signatures are required, include the following information for both signatories)
A. Full Name
B. Title
C. Physical Business Address
D. Email Address
E. Phone Number
Brad Fieldhouse
Executive Director
2115 W. Crescent Avenue, Suite 275
Anaheim, CA 92801
brad@citynet.org
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714-904-0167
11. Certification of Proposal*
The undersigned hereby submits its proposal and, by doing so, agrees to furnish services in accordance with the Request for P roposal
(RFP), and to be bound by the terms and conditions of the RFP.
Confirmed
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July 31, 2023
Jason Austin
Social Services Coordinator
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Email: Jaustin@palmdesert.gov
Mr. Austin,
I am writing as an authorized representative of Kingdom Causes, Inc. DBA City Net. Kingdom Causes is a
501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status and a current valid business license with the State of
California.
City Net is well positioned, qualified, and experienced to partner with the City of Palm Desert as the
provider for the Homeless Outreach and Engagement Services Contract.
We demonstrate in this proposal through our staffing plan, budget, experience, references,
methodology, training, infrastructure, and documentation that we can perform all the necessary
services, on time, on budget, and with excellence.
As part of our organizational DNA and vision statement, we value collaboration. Relationships are
important, both with our clients and partners. We are responsive to requests for clarifications,
modifications, documentation, and data. We aim to satisfy the requirements of all our contracts and to
exceed expectations and standards.
We invite you to inquire with our references listed here and government agencies and entities with
which we have partnered to see how their experience has been. We have a demonstrated history over
the last ten years of dozens of contracts completed on time, on budget, and with data that confirms and
validates our performance. Our past fiscal year (22-23) budget of $25 million and our current calendar
year budget (2023) of $35 million reflect the scope of our work, the growth of our partnerships and
services, and a validation from City and County governments across California of the caliber and
seriousness of our work.
Arguably the most important aspect of our work is our relationship and success with each person we
encounter experiencing street-level homelessness. We specialize in this work, and everything we do in
our hiring, training, methodology, reporting, and case management reflects this priority. We use best
practices, policies and procedures for street outreach and engagement, case management, and housing
navigation to place our clients in available housing units.
Throughout this process, City Net will coordinate with representatives of the City of Palm Desert to
ensure the overall vision of the program, including its budget, safety, and timelines are within the
parameters of all agreements.
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Kingdom Causes DBA City Net
EIN: 57-1162424
4508 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 292
Long Beach, CA 90807
714-712-0107 (Org Main)
Designated City Net Signatory:
Brad Fieldhouse
Executive Director
brad@citynet.org
714-904-0167 (Work Mobile)
Brad Fieldhouse has the authority to obligate the organization, negotiate with the City of Palm Desert
and to execute on behalf of City Net any agreement that may result from such negotiations.
We would be excited to partner with the City of Palm Desert in providing the services outlined in this
RFP and are thankful for the opportunity to present ourselves as a candidate through this proposal.
. Brad Fieldhouse
Authorized Signer Name
______________________________________
Authorized Signer Signature
. July 31, 2023
Date
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B. Experience and Technical Competence
1. Background: Provide history of the agency’s experience which specifically addresses the agency's
experience with similar Service as described in this RFP.
City Net is committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness in the communities we serve by connecting
neighbors experiencing homelessness to transformative care and innovative housing solutions.
City Net is one of the largest street outreach nonprofit organizations in Southern California with 225+
dedicated to direct client engagement on the streets or in interim housing shelters. Southern California
has many excellent homeless service providers—many of them larger than City Net—but few can match
our focus on direct client services in the field. It is our main service, so we have developed unparalleled
expertise.
City Net also has a unique skill set in providing street outreach to challenging unsheltered
encampments. We have successfully partnered with city and county agencies on some of the largest and
most visible homeless encampments in the history of southern California, including the Santa Ana River
Trail in Orange County, the Civic Center/Plaza of the Flags in Santa Ana, La Palma Park/Maxwell Park in
Anaheim, State Street in Santa Barbara, the Riverbed and Massachusetts Avenue in Riverside County,
amongst others. Additionally, City Net had a contract with CalTrans and currently has one with Union
Pacific Railroad for outreach, engagement, and case management for neighbors experiencing
homelessness along high-risk transit corridors around San Diego and along railroads throughout
Southern California. City Net has also had experience in family reunification, housing navigation, and
housing retention services in the County of Riverside, and is familiar with the CES housing matching
process.
City Net has the capacity, experience, infrastructure, processes, and technology that align with being a
primary service provider addressing homelessness in the City of Palm Desert. We can be ready to start
service provision from Day One of a contract, and we have the competitive advantage of having built up,
tested, and implemented the unique pipeline and breadth of service of our outreach and engagement
teams (along with all of the existing technology and staffing models, vendor relationships, and policies
and procedures that come with them), with contracts in 7 of the 15 largest cities in all of California.
City Net currently has more than 50 active contracts, including city, county, state, federal, and corporate
contracts, with others pending, many of them similar in type and scope to this one. Most of our
contracts are yearlong and usually get renewed serially, depending on funding availability.
As a summary example of our work, in the last completed fiscal year alone we estimate that we
facilitated almost 3,000 Street Exits (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing-
Qualified Programs), 500+ Permanent Housing Placements, 33,000+ Outreach Engagements, and 30,000
Diverted Emergency Service Calls. We worked in seven different California counties (Los Angeles,
Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara, San Diego, San Joaquin, and Sacramento) and the Union Pacific
Railroad lines (statewide). City Net also provided 25,000+ Shelter Bed Nights and oversaw more than
4,300 Volunteer Hours through all programs.
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City Net has a history and reputation of being able to say yes to projects that have very short timelines,
and its values of positivity, collaboration (over 250 partnerships forged), initiative, empowerment,
transparency, and being solutions-focused all serve it well in such times and opportunities.
2. References: The proposal shall include a list of service contracts that are similar in scope and
function to this RFP. Provide a description of the project, client name, and the name, title, and
telephone number of the primary contact person.
Reference 1
Company name: City of Corona
Address: 400 S. Vicentia Ave, Corona, CA 92882
Contact person: Karen Roper
Email address: karen.roper@coronaca.gov
Telephone: 951-739-4949
Project name: Collaborative homeless services
Dates worked performed: 2018 – present
Summary of scope of services: Shelter Partner, Street Outreach, Housing Navigation, Case Management
Reference 2
Company name: City of Riverside
Address: 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92522
Contact person: Michelle Davis
Email address: mdavis@riversideca.gov
Telephone: 951-826-5461
Project name: Multiple
Dates worked performed: 2020 – present
Summary of scope of services: Shelter Operator, Street Outreach, Housing Navigation, Case Mgmt
Reference 3
Company name: City of Anaheim
Address: 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805
Contact person: Sandra (Sagert) Lozeau
Email address: slozeau@anaheim.net
Telephone: 714-765-4413
Project name: Community Care Response Team (CCRT)
Dates worked performed: 2021 - present
Summary of scope of services: Anaheim Community Care Response Team - street outreach and citywide
dispatched teams to respond to community and 911 calls that are homeless-related
Reference 4
Company name: City of Santa Ana
Address: 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, 92701
Contact person: Terri Eggers
Email address: teggers@santa-ana.org
Telephone: 714-647-5378
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Project name: Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Response Team (SMART)
Dates worked performed: 2021 – present
Summary of scope of services: Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Response Team - street outreach and
citywide dispatched teams to respond to community and 911 calls that are homeless-related
C. Firm Staffing and Key Personnel
1. Staffing: Provide the number of staff to be assigned to perform the Services and the
names/discipline/job title of each as well as your firm’s capacity to provide additional personnel as
needed.
Direct Service FTEs (2.25)
Regional Program Director (0.05 FTE): Senior-level staff responsible for overall project compliance with
management, operations, and public safety standards.
Program Supervisor (0.1 FTE): Responsible to direct all street outreach and engagement, case
management and housing navigation activities, staff management/ supervision, and project
coordination. The Program Supervisor will also engage in direct services as needed in these categories
to assure that all programmatic goals and objectives are met within the operational framework of the
project.
Case Manager (1.0 FTE): Staff responsible for street outreach and engagement, case management, and
housing navigation.
Lead Case Manager (1.0 FTE): Staff responsible for street outreach and engagement, case management,
and housing navigation, who has demonstrated leadership capabilities, and proficiency and experience
in homeless services.
• Street Outreach - Provide essential services necessary to reach out to unsheltered homeless
people; connect them with emergency shelter, housing, or critical services; and provide
urgent, non-facility-based care to unsheltered homeless people who are unwilling or unable to
access emergency shelter, housing, or an appropriate health facility.
• Case management - assessing housing and service needs, arranging, coordinating, and
monitoring the delivery of individualized services to meet the needs of the program
participants. Using the coordinated assessment system; conducting the initial evaluation,
including verifying and documenting eligibility; counseling; developing, securing, and
coordinating services; obtaining Federal, State, and local benefits; monitoring and evaluating
program participant progress; providing information and referrals to other providers; and
developing an individualized housing and service plan, including planning a path to permanent
housing stability.
• Housing navigation - developing housing plans, addressing the barriers identified during the
plan, acquiring documentation, and completing forms required for housing. Work also
involves housing search which includes attending property owner meetings, setting
appointments, and assisting with paperwork related to housing applications. Navigation also
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includes tasks involved with securing housing including inspections, utility startups, and
moving into housing.
Data Analyst (0.1 FTE): Staff responsible for data collection, completing data entry, monitoring and
reviewing data quality, completing data analysis, reporting to HMIS, training staff on using HMIS, and
implementing and complying with HMIS requirements.
Indirect Service FTEs (0.28): Executive Leadership, Finance, HR, Operations, and Community
Engagement
2. Key Personnel: Identify key persons that will be principally responsible for working with the City of
Palm Desert. Indicate the role and responsibility of each individual.
The primary leaders overseeing the success of this project will be Brad Fieldhouse, the
President/Executive Director; Jessica Bruce, the Chief Program Officer; and Rosalinda Chio, the Deputy
Chief Program Officer. Their information, experience, and roles are described below.
President/Executive Director
Dr. Brad Fieldhouse - Brad founded City Net in 2013 and its parent nonprofit Kingdom Causes in 2003.
He is a SoCal native and has had the privilege of working with many amazing leaders/staff over the years
that have been part of Kingdom Causes, Inc. and its various affiliates. In addition, Brad has worked in a
consulting capacity with hundreds of nonprofits to help them achieve organizational excellence and life-
changing impact. He has deep expertise in strategy, collaboration, collective impact, and capacity
building. His commitment to lifelong learning earned him a Master of Divinity and a Doctorate degree in
Transformational Leadership for the Global City with an emphasis on Faith-Based and Civic Partnerships
for the Common Good.
Chief Program Officer
Jessica Avelar-Bruce - Jessica is a program management and direct services professional with over 17
years of homeless collaborative services experience. She provides leadership to a team of over 200 staff
facilitating street outreach, housing navigation, emergency shelter, and permanent supportive housing.
Her network reaches across multiple counties and states, with a reputation that includes her charismatic
leadership style and consistent outcomes.
Deputy Chief Program Officer
Rosalinda Chio - Rosie has been with City Net since 2020, working in homeless services since 2009. Her
experience includes direct client services and program managing for a 225-bed shelter, 75-bed men's
shelter, and transitional housing.
3. Team Organization: Describe proposed team organization, including identification and
responsibilities of key personnel.
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4. Subcontractors: The Proposer shall identify functions that are likely to be subcontracted and
identify the subcontractor that is anticipated to perform each function, if appropriate.
N/A
D. Proposed Method to Accomplish the Work
1. Describe the technical and management approach to providing the Services to the City of Palm
Desert. Proposer should take into account the scope of the Services, and general functions required.
Include a draft first-year schedule of tasks, milestones, and deliverables that will provide for the
timely provision of the Services. In reviewing the scope of Services and goals described herein, the
Proposer may identify additional necessary tasks and is invited to bring these to the City’s attention
within the discussion of its proposed method to accomplish the work.
Outreach Engagement is one of the visible services City Net provides, and case managers are trained to
follow best practices in a professional manner. Before beginning outreach engagement, case managers
must pass 80 hours of case management training which includes, but is not limited to: rapport building,
whole-person care, implicit bias, mental health and behavioral health first aid, trauma-informed care,
housing first principles, de-escalation, motivational interviewing, progressive engagement, and housing
retention services. Case Managers are aware that it can take between 8-10 engagements before an
outreach contact agrees to services and continue to visit clients with patience until they are ready to
engage.
Engagement Services
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Engagement Services are activities to locate, identify, and build relationships with unsheltered homeless
individuals to offer immediate support, intervention, and connections with homeless assistance
programs and/or mainstream social services and other housing programs. Specific activities include:
• Responding to community needs reported through email, phone calls, and texts from City of
Palm Desert staff, hospital discharge staff, law enforcement, and other homeless service
agencies
• Documenting outreach engagements properly in HMIS and City Net’s internal tracking
software to create a by-name list
• Providing opportunities for outreach engagements at any community-hosted events
• Conducting an initial assessment of client needs and eligibility
• Providing informal crisis counseling
• Addressing urgent physical needs, such as providing meals, blankets, clothes, or toiletries
• Actively connecting and providing information and referrals to needed services.
Collaboration
City Net recognizes it takes a village to get clients the support and care they need, and regularly
collaborates with:
• Chrysalis
• Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
• Corona Substance Abuse Center
• Love Riverside
• Make It Cozy Home Furnishings
• Path of Life Ministries
• Pathways of Hope
• People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)
• Riverside Access Center
• Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center
• Riverside Municipal Airport
• Riverside Police Department
• Salvation Army
• Union Pacific Railroad
• VA Community Resource and Referral Centers
• Mercy House
• Helping Hearts
• Step Up Outreach
Emergency Health
City Net will refer homeless neighbors to emergency health services to the extent that other customary
emergency health services and treatments are unavailable or inaccessible to the homeless neighbor. An
example of emergency health services to which City Net will refer homeless neighbors is outpatient
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treatment of urgent medical conditions by licensed medical professionals in community-based settings
(e.g., streets, parks, campgrounds) to those eligible participants unwilling or unable to access emergency
shelter or an appropriate healthcare facility. City Net may assist healthcare professionals in the case
management aspects of the following activities:
• Assessing health problems and developing treatment plans
• Assistance in understanding health needs
• Administering Narcan when necessary and partnering with Public Health and/or County
Mental Health providers to distribute Narcan with educational information when available
• Providing directly or assisting to obtain appropriate emergency medical treatment
• Providing medication and follow-up services.
Emergency Mental Health
City Net will refer homeless neighbors to emergency mental health services to the extent that other
customary emergency mental health services and treatments are unavailable or inaccessible to the
homeless neighbor. An example of emergency health services to which City Net will refer homeless
neighbors is outpatient treatment of urgent mental health conditions by licensed professionals in
community-based setting (e.g., streets, parks, and campgrounds) to those eligible participants unable or
unwilling to access emergency shelter or an appropriate mental health care facility. City Net may assist
mental healthcare professionals in the case management aspects of the following activities:
• Crisis intervention
• Prescription of psychotropic medications
• Explanation about the use and management of medications
• Combinations of therapeutic approaches to address multiple problems
Transportation
Occasionally, City Net may engage in transportation activities, including:
• Transportation of unsheltered people to emergency shelters, emergency health, emergency
mental health, or other service facilities
• Provision of public transportation for participants
• Transportation costs (bus tickets, gas, minor car repairs, etc.) to assist homeless neighbors to
relocate out of the region, provided they have permanent housing there.
• Assistance to program participants to use public transportation.
Services for Special Populations
Services for special populations are essential services that have been tailored to address the special
needs of homeless youths, those with criminal backgrounds and/or history of involvement with the
justice system, victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including
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connections to services offered by rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, and other
organizations that serve persons who meet the HUD definition of homelessness and have special needs.
Food and Emergency Services
Food and other emergency services will be given to clients primarily as they first move into housing and
for emergency circumstances. During the duration of their tenancy, clients will be connected to food
banks and service agencies in the community as their primary resource for emergency needs.
In addition to street outreach and engagement, City Net also enrolls clients in HMIS and works to
connect clients to cash/non-cash benefits and permanent housing plans. City Net practices progressive
engagement in case management, meaning case managers strive to meet clients frequently in the
beginning (1-3 times per week) until a strong rapport is built, clients stabilize, and housing documents
are obtained. They then reduce the number of interactions to weekly or bi-weekly as clients progress
through the system and get closer to their housing goals.
Case Management
Case management activities to assess housing and service needs and arrange, coordinate and/or
monitor the delivery of individualized services. Specific activities include:
• Assessment and intake using HMIS
• Completing and entering VI-SPDAT scores in HMIS
• Conducting initial evaluations including verifying and documenting eligibility
• Counseling
• Developing/securing/coordinating services
• Helping obtain Federal, State, and local benefits
• Monitoring and evaluating program participant progress in particular programs
• Providing information and referrals to other providers
• Developing an individualized housing stabilization plan that leads to the attainment of stable
permanent housing.
Supportive Services
Supportive services may include providing access to and assistance in obtaining:
• Medicaid/Medi-Cal
• Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
• Food Stamps/CalFresh/EBT
• Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• General Relief (GR)
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• Other mainstream resources such as housing, health, social services, employment, education
services and youth programs that an individual or family may be eligible to receive.
Landlord Engagement
Landlord engagement involves housing navigators and case managers reaching out to private landlords
in the community to advocate for clients to be matched to housing opportunities. Specific activities
include:
• Educate private landlords on the Rapid Re-Housing program’s policies and protocols
• Provide information regarding City Net’s landlord incentive programs and the benefits of
participation
• Advocate for clients’ housing needs
• Match clients to specific units with landlords who have a shared interest
• Provide a hotline number to call for emergencies
• Create a line of communication for when new units become available
Housing Navigation
Housing Navigators also have the responsibility of properly matching clients to housing units. These
matches require the following activities:
• Conducting Housing Needs Assessment
• Creating Housing Budget
• Completing housing applications
• Addressing and overcoming any potential barriers to housing (no/low credit, criminal
charges, lack of rental history, etc.)
• Introducing landlord to client
• Introduction to the neighborhood so the client can assess access and transportation to daily
errands and supportive services
Housing Documentation
A large part of case management involves providing the proper documentation to move through the
housing process. City Net case managers assist clients in obtaining the following documents needed to
be housed:
• Signed HMIS Release of Information and Confidentiality Agreement
• Copy of ID, Social Security Card, DD-214 (if applicable)
• Homeless or Chronic Homeless Verification
• Disability verification (if applicable)
• Proof of income
• Hand-written signed copy of the lease
• Lead-based paint disclosure form
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• VAWA form
• W-9
• HSQ Inspection
• Client budget
• Individualized Action Plan (IAP)
• Individualized Stability Plan (ISP)
• Receipts of rental payment
• Copy of voucher (if applicable)
• Request for Tenancy Approval (if appliable)
• Rent Reasonableness form
• Duplication of Benefits form
Draft First Year of Deliverables, Tasks, and Milestones
• 7 - Number of unduplicated clients who move into permanent housing
• 12 - Number of unduplicated clients who move into a shelter or interim housing
• 39 - Number of unduplicated clients who complete a CES assessment
• 380 - Cumulative annual number of Outreach and Engagement encounters
• 39 - Number of unduplicated individuals who receive case management services
First four months of service: (October 1, 2023 – January 31, 2024)
• Case Managers enroll the first 15 clients into services and connect to the CES.
• Case Managers complete document-ready status for the first round of enrollments, knowing
it takes about 3 months to achieve document readiness.
• Strong focus on establishing networks and collaborations with local agencies during the first
4 months.
• City Net provides monthly status reports on client engagement, enrollment, and deliverables.
Months Five to Eight of service: (February 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024)
• Case Managers enroll the next 15 clients into services and connect clients to the CES.
• Case Managers house the first 3 clients through relocation, RRH, PSH, etc.
• City Net provides monthly status reports on client engagement, enrollment, and deliverables.
Months Nine to Twelve of service: June 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024
• Case Managers enroll the next 9 clients into services and connect clients to the CES.
• Case Managers house 4 clients through relocation, RRH, PSH, etc.
• City Net provides monthly status reports on client engagement, enrollment, and deliverables.
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10.2. Questions for Response
Provider Experience and Qualifications
1. Describe your past and present experience in providing services to the homeless population. Please
include dates, names of funding sources, and a summary of services related to homeless services.
The above table is not a comprehensive list of every contract we have worked on, but it is very
representative of our work for the last few years. As mentioned, City Net currently has more than 50
active contracts, including city, county, state, federal, and corporate contracts, with others pending,
many of them similar in type and scope to the type of services in this RFP. Most of our contracts are
yearlong and usually get renewed serially, depending on funding availability. The range of services we
provide has also been detailed, but we do homelessness prevention, street outreach and engagement,
case management, housing navigation, emergency/interim/bridge housing, permanent supportive
housing, homeless censuses, and non-congregate shelters.
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Services
Provide a detailed response to the following questions.
1. Describe how your agency will ensure services are provided in a culturally competent manner.
City Net does not discriminate amongst its clients on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, religious
creed, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, HIV status, marital status, military or veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical condition, or any
other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Working in seven counties in California, already a diverse region, City Net’s clients reflect the full
diversity of culture, race, and ethnicity. A disproportionate number of California’s homeless population
identifies as African American, Asian American, Latino American, or Native American, and because of
increased discrimination against and victimization of these neighbors, City Net seeks to assist this
specific population in our day-to-day work. Our staff are trained to practice advocacy at the forefront of
our work and actively support reforms to inequities within the systems that continue to devastate our
most vulnerable neighbors.
City Net conducts staff trainings on Implicit Bias, Cultural Competency, and Capitalizing on Diversity, as
well as on Building a Culture of Anti-Racism published by OC Human Relations.
City Net also values the certifications of external agencies for the sake of accountability, integrity, and
trust-building amongst its constituents, donors, stakeholders, clients, and staff, and as such has achieved
Platinum status for the last four years from GuideStar, one of the premier certification agencies for
nonprofit organizations. One area newly introduced in their evaluation process is the Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion status. It is in the plan and vision of City Net to comply with all DEI inquiries.
Our street and encampment outreach itself is designed to be comprehensive in nature, engaging every
single individual we encounter who may be experiencing homelessness.
2. Describe your agency experience providing homeless related services and how your agency will form
and maintain effective collaborations with city departments, community providers, law enforcement,
neighbors and other residents, businesses, the County of Riverside and Continuum of Care providers.
Partnering with existing service providers is part of our modus operandi. We do so not out of obligation,
but out of a sincere belief that only in partnership with others will street level homelessness be
eliminated. In our very vision statement, our objective is to reduce homelessness to functional zero in
the regions we serve through collaborative supportive services, housing provision, and data-driven
solutions that empower our clients to reach their personal goals.
We don’t have the space to list our partnerships here, but the list is over 250 partnering agencies. We
have relationships with and formal contracts and MOU’s with shelters, mental health facilities, and
rehab centers throughout California for the purpose of securing beds or placements for our clients. We
partner with several agencies for medical and mental health professionals to accompany our Response
Teams to the calls they are dispatched to, allowing us to offer additional onsite services right where a
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person is at than we would be able to offer ourselves. We have also partnered both formally and
informally with many service and faith-based organizations and foundations for the production and
distribution of hygiene kits, snack kits, and welcome home baskets.
Specific to Riverside County, partnering agencies will include:
• Chrysalis
• Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
• Corona Substance Abuse Center
• Love Riverside
• Make It Cozy Home Furnishings
• Path of Life Ministries
• Pathways of Hope
• People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)
• Riverside Access Center
• Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center
• Riverside Municipal Airport
• Riverside Police Department
• Salvation Army
• Union Pacific Railroad
• VA Community Resource and Referral Centers
• Mercy House
• Helping Hearts
• Step Up Outreach
3. Describe your agency’s model for outreach and engagement to the homeless community; and how
that model will be a strong fit for the city of Palm Desert. What best practices or evidence-based
practices will you use, especially trauma-informed care, into the model to be used. Will vehicles be
leased, or personal vehicles be used?
Our staff are trained in client-centered, trauma-informed, housing first, and harm reduction
methodologies, and offer robust relationship-building, and professional case management in
coordination with Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), the Coordinated Entry System
(CES), and evidence-based practices.
We have developed strategies and specialized teams for each subpopulation that we serve. We use
triggers for change to elicit internal motivation to take the necessary steps to change their lives. We do
not push what we think is best, but we honor client choice to create an individualized action plan
meeting clients where they are at. We also follow progressive engagement practices, where we meet
intensively with the client to address immediate needs, and gain trust and rapport (2-3 times per week)
and then slowly decrease the frequency of contact as the client becomes more stabilized, independent,
and continues achieving document ready status. We have proven success with our clients through
compassion, consistency, and utilizing the client’s timing in order to accept services.
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All City Net programs are informed by and consistent with Housing First principles. Housing First is an
approach to serving people experiencing homelessness that recognizes a client must first be able to
access a decent, safe place to live that does not limit the length of stay (permanent housing) before
stabilizing, improving health, reducing harmful behaviors, or increasing income. Under the Housing First
approach, anyone experiencing homelessness is connected to a permanent home as quickly as possible,
and programs remove barriers to accessing housing, like requirements for sobriety or absence of
criminal history. No one is rejected based on poor credit or financial history, poor or lack of rental
history, criminal convictions unrelated to tenancy, or behaviors that indicate a lack of “housing
readiness.” Housing First also recognizes the need for robust supportive services upon housing
placement. It is not “Housing Only” or “Housing Alone”, but “Housing First”, which implies that
additional steps are generally needed to achieve successful long-term housing stability.
All clients in this proposed project will be entered into HMIS and connected to the Coordinated Entry
Systems (CES). Case managers will work with clients to achieve document-ready status and enter those
documents into the CES to connect clients to potential housing and shelter opportunities. In addition to
assuring that resources flow to the most vulnerable homeless individuals through CES, these systems
also provide a safeguard against duplication of services because we can see in HMIS what other services
and benefits the client is receiving, as well as the agency who may be providing these services. Our case
managers reach out to their counterparts at these other agencies to confirm the provision of services, to
case conference, and to clarify any questions around potential duplication. When appropriate, City Net
staff conduct diversion screening and reunification support to prevent those with other resources from
entering the homeless shelter system.
In our vision statement, City Net’s objective is to reduce homelessness to functional zero in the regions
we serve through collaborative supportive services, housing provision, and data-driven solutions that
empower our clients to reach their personal goals. We know we can best accomplish this with our
professional staff, upbeat passion, courage, integrity, and intra-/inter- agency collaboration.
Due to safety regulations and best practices, City Net will use leased vehicles only to transport clients.
Transportation in personal vehicles is against company policy.
4. Describe how your organization will accomplish the following: Provide homeless services including
(1) Outreach and Engagement; (2) Case Management; (3) Housing Navigation; (4) Care Coordination; (5)
Referral and Linkage to supportive services to any individual experiencing homeless; (6) Linkage to
Mental Health and/or Substance Use Treatment and Services; and (7) Creation and management of a
City By-Name List of people experiencing homelessness in the city. What is your model for getting
someone off the streets and into shelter, permanent supportive housing, interim housing, mental
health/substance use programs/services, and/or other housing opportunities. Include your experience
working with the Coordinated Entry System, Housing Vouchers, Rapid Rehousing Services or any other
housing focused program.
This is covered in D. 1. above, but reiterated here for ease of navigation.
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Outreach Engagement is one of the visible services City Net provides, and case managers are trained to
follow best practices in a professional manner. Before beginning outreach engagement, case managers
must pass 80 hours of case management training which includes, but is not limited to: rapport building,
whole-person care, implicit bias, mental health and behavioral health first aid, trauma-informed care,
housing first principles, de-escalation, motivational interviewing, progressive engagement, and housing
retention services. Case Managers are aware that it can take between 8-10 engagements before an
outreach contact agrees to services and continue to visit clients with patience until they are ready to
engage.
Engagement Services
Engagement Services are activities to locate, identify, and build relationships with unsheltered homeless
individuals to offer immediate support, intervention, and connections with homeless assistance
programs and/or mainstream social services and other housing programs. Specific activities include:
• Responding to community needs reported through email, phone calls, and texts from City of
Palm Desert staff, hospital discharge staff, law enforcement, and other homeless service
agencies
• Documenting outreach engagements properly in HMIS and City Net’s internal tracking
software to create a by-name list
• Providing opportunities for outreach engagements at any community-hosted events
• Conducting an initial assessment of client needs and eligibility
• Providing informal crisis counseling
• Addressing urgent physical needs, such as providing meals, blankets, clothes, or toiletries
• Actively connecting and providing information and referrals to needed services.
Collaboration
City Net recognizes it takes a village to get clients the support and care they need, and regularly
collaborates with:
• Chrysalis
• Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
• Corona Substance Abuse Center
• Love Riverside
• Make It Cozy Home Furnishings
• Path of Life Ministries
• Pathways of Hope
• People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)
• Riverside Access Center
• Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center
• Riverside Municipal Airport
• Riverside Police Department
• Salvation Army
• Union Pacific Railroad
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• VA Community Resource and Referral Centers
• Mercy House
• Helping Hearts
• Step Up Outreach
Emergency Health
City Net will refer homeless neighbors to emergency health services to the extent that other customary
emergency health services and treatments are unavailable or inaccessible to the homeless neighbor. An
example of emergency health services to which City Net will refer homeless neighbors is outpatient
treatment of urgent medical conditions by licensed medical professionals in community-based settings
(e.g., streets, parks, campgrounds) to those eligible participants unwilling or unable to access emergency
shelter or an appropriate healthcare facility. City Net may assist healthcare professionals in the case
management aspects of the following activities:
• Assessing health problems and developing treatment plans
• Assistance in understanding health needs
• Administering Narcan when necessary and partnering with Public Health and/or County
Mental Health providers to distribute Narcan with educational information when available
• Providing directly or assisting to obtain appropriate emergency medical treatment
• Providing medication and follow-up services.
Emergency Mental Health
City Net will refer homeless neighbors to emergency mental health services to the extent that other
customary emergency mental health services and treatments are unavailable or inaccessible to the
homeless neighbor. An example of emergency health services to which City Net will refer homeless
neighbors is outpatient treatment of urgent mental health conditions by licensed professionals in
community-based setting (e.g., streets, parks, and campgrounds) to those eligible participants unable or
unwilling to access emergency shelter or an appropriate mental health care facility. City Net may assist
mental healthcare professionals in the case management aspects of the following activities:
• Crisis intervention
• Prescription of psychotropic medications
• Explanation about the use and management of medications
• Combinations of therapeutic approaches to address multiple problems
Transportation
Occasionally, City Net may engage in transportation activities, including:
• Transportation of unsheltered people to emergency shelters, emergency health, emergency
mental health, or other service facilities
• Provision of public transportation for participants
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• Transportation costs (bus tickets, gas, minor car repairs, etc.) to assist homeless neighbors to
relocate out of the region, provided they have permanent housing there.
• Assistance to program participants to use public transportation.
Services for Special Populations
Services for special populations are essential services that have been tailored to address the special
needs of homeless youths, those with criminal backgrounds and/or history of involvement with the
justice system, victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including
connections to services offered by rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, and other
organizations that serve persons who meet the HUD definition of homelessness and have special needs.
Food and Emergency Services
Food and other emergency services will be given to clients primarily as they first move into housing and
for emergency circumstances. During the duration of their tenancy, clients will be connected to food
banks and service agencies in the community as their primary resource for emergency needs.
In addition to street outreach and engagement, City Net also enrolls clients in HMIS and works to
connect clients to cash/non-cash benefits and permanent housing plans. City Net practices progressive
engagement in case management, meaning case managers strive to meet clients frequently in the
beginning (1-3 times per week) until a strong rapport is built, clients stabilize, and housing documents
are obtained. They then reduce the number of interactions to weekly or bi-weekly as clients progress
through the system and get closer to their housing goals.
Case Management
Case management activities to assess housing and service needs and arrange, coordinate and/or
monitor the delivery of individualized services. Specific activities include:
• Assessment and intake using HMIS
• Completing and entering VI-SPDAT scores in HMIS
• Conducting initial evaluations including verifying and documenting eligibility
• Counseling
• Developing/securing/coordinating services
• Helping obtain Federal, State, and local benefits
• Monitoring and evaluating program participant progress in particular programs
• Providing information and referrals to other providers
• Developing an individualized housing stabilization plan that leads to the attainment of stable
permanent housing.
Supportive Services
Supportive services may include providing access to and assistance in obtaining:
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• Medicaid/Medi-Cal
• Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
• Food Stamps/CalFresh/EBT
• Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• General Relief (GR)
• Other mainstream resources such as housing, health, social services, employment, education
services and youth programs that an individual or family may be eligible to receive.
Landlord Engagement
Landlord engagement involves housing navigators and case managers reaching out to private landlords
in the community to advocate for clients to be matched to housing opportunities. Specific activities
include:
• Educate private landlords on the Rapid Re-Housing program’s policies and protocols
• Provide information regarding City Net’s landlord incentive programs and the benefits of
participation
• Advocate for clients’ housing needs
• Match clients to specific units with landlords who have a shared interest
• Provide a hotline number to call for emergencies
• Create a line of communication for when new units become available
Housing Navigation
Housing Navigators also have the responsibility of properly matching clients to housing units. These
matches require the following activities:
• Conducting Housing Needs Assessment
• Creating Housing Budget
• Completing housing applications
• Addressing and overcoming any potential barriers to housing (no/low credit, criminal
charges, lack of rental history, etc.)
• Introducing landlord to client
• Introduction to the neighborhood so the client can assess access and transportation to daily
errands and supportive services
Housing Documentation
A large part of case management involves providing the proper documentation to move through the
housing process. City Net case managers assist clients in obtaining the following documents needed to
be housed:
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• Signed HMIS Release of Information and Confidentiality Agreement
• Copy of ID, Social Security Card, DD-214 (if applicable)
• Homeless or Chronic Homeless Verification
• Disability verification (if applicable)
• Proof of income
• Hand-written signed copy of the lease
• Lead-based paint disclosure form
• VAWA form
• W-9
• HSQ Inspection
• Client budget
• Individualized Action Plan (IAP)
• Individualized Stability Plan (ISP)
• Receipts of rental payment
• Copy of voucher (if applicable)
• Request for Tenancy Approval (if appliable)
• Rent Reasonableness form
• Duplication of Benefits form
5. Describe how your team will manage behavioral health crisis or public safety situations when
engaging individuals in the field.
City Net staff are trained in de-escalation techniques and proper safety protocols to address clients who
are experiencing mental health crises or are in unsafe environments and situations. Case managers are
well versed in IBOC training, skills that will help reduce or eliminate the risk of violence, and deter clients
from needing higher level of care such as emergency room visits or calls to law enforcement by helping
them stabilize to a calmer state. By focusing on clients’ needs, case managers are able to provide
empathetic compassion and address behavioral issues with less confrontation to gain control. This
increases the receptivity and engagement of clients to services.
6. Describe how you will collect, and input data based on services provided. Include the process for
data collection and how your organization will ensure data is maintained in compliance with applicable
confidentiality requirements. How will data be communicated to the city? Share any data collection
forms either already in use or proposed for this program.
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In accordance with our street outreach and engagement policies and procedures, City Net staff record all
assessments and subsequent services in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), which
requires them to enter and maintain timely and complete client data.
All clients in this proposed project will be entered and confidentially stored in HMIS and, as appropriate
for prospective candidates, the Coordinated Entry System (CES). City Net staff are trained in these
systems, and our written policies and procedures state their work must be coordinated through these
systems. City Net will also create a Persons Served List (PLS) as completed for past contracts to track
clients’ movement throughout the system of care and to refer to in case conferencing.
HMIS securely records information (data) about people accessing housing and homeless services, which
may include, but is not limited to, names and contact information, birthdates, demographic information,
self-reported medical information, veteran status, disability status, etc. Under the HMIS Data-Sharing
Agreement, the individual client data of those who consent to have their information stored in HMIS is
only viewable by qualified staff at each participating agency. To participate in HMIS, leaders at each
agency must sign an Agency Agreement that includes a commitment to protecting client data and
maintaining confidentiality. Agency staff (HMIS End Users) also must pass multiple trainings that go over
the importance of client privacy.
City Net is accountable to our HMIS Data-Sharing partners, to the Riverside County Continuum of Care,
and to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to maintain the privacy and security of
the personal information collected about clients. Aside from these legal and funding-related obligations,
City Net also has an ethical responsibility to clients to not share their personal data in ways to which they
have not agreed. To ensure our commitment to excellent data collection, privacy and security, analysis
and reporting practices, we do not authorize external agencies to complete these functions on behalf of
the agency except in very limited circumstances and only with prior written approval and City Net's full
participation.
In addition to assuring that resources flow to the most vulnerable homeless individuals (through CES),
these systems also provide a safeguard against duplication of services. Our case managers and housing
navigators are trained to reach out to their counterparts at other agencies to confirm provision of services,
to case conference, and to clarify any questions around potential duplication.
The caseloads of our case managers are closely monitored by our data team to ensure clients active in the
HMIS are receiving services and exited appropriately as well.
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City Net case managers and housing navigators are equipped with laptops and/or iPads to ensure live data
entry into the HMIS and CES systems. This ensures that we are following the timeliness standards set by
the Continuum of Care while also limiting room for error.
7. What type of screening tools and outcome measures will you use to assist in linkage to mental health
and/or substance use treatment? Please be specific in your examples, i.e. We use the Screening, Brief
Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Tool, etc.
City Net does not currently have a standard assessment tool for its case managers to use while engaging
with clients and potential clients on the streets. It has used the VI-SPDAT in the past but is open to utilizing
other screening tools and other assessments, including the SBIRT, for its work in connecting clients to the
proper services.
10.3. Performance Objectives and Staffing
Performance Objectives
Provide a detailed response to the following questions:
1. Describe how your agency will track and collect outreach and engagement data, including the number
of unduplicated individuals engaged, sheltered, housed, and connected to substance use and other
supportive services.
City Net leadership will meet with City of Palm Desert staff to discuss the contract’s reporting
requirements and data priorities prior to the contract start date. City Net’s data team will set up the
contract in HMIS with the data points that the server host is able to track, i.e., the number of
unduplicated individuals engaged, sheltered, housed, connected to substance use and other supportive
services and creation of a by-name list. If there are data points the City of Palm Desert is interested in,
City Net is also able to create internal tracking systems and ArcGIS software to collect these data points.
Year-to-date Data Dashboard updates will be provided to the City of Palm Desert monthly.
2. Describe your agency’s experience with outcome measures focused on homeless services and street
outreach. Please include what tools you have used and describe your plan for applying that process to
this contract.
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Coordination between our Development, Data, Finance, and Program teams will take place at the
beginning of the contract, if awarded, to clearly delineate all required documentation and their
timelines, expected reporting deadlines and frequency.
The tools we use have been described in detail in other sections in this RFP.
All the contracts City Net has with other CoC entities have reporting requirements, by which we abide,
aiming to exceed all stated expectations and benchmarks. It is through our commitment to excellence
that we are able to renew our contracts with these entities serially/annually.
Staffing
Provide a detailed response to the following questions.
1. Describe the number and type of staff that will be allocated to this program.
Direct Service FTEs (2.25)
Regional Program Director (0.05 FTE): Senior-level staff responsible for overall project compliance with
management, operations, and public safety standards.
Program Supervisor (0.1 FTE): Responsible to direct all street outreach and engagement, case
management and housing navigation activities, staff management/ supervision, and project
coordination. The Program Supervisor will also engage in direct services as needed in these categories
to assure that all programmatic goals and objectives are met within the operational framework of the
project.
Case Manager (1.0 FTE): Staff responsible for street outreach and engagement, case management, and
housing navigation.
Lead Case Manager (1.0 FTE): Staff responsible for street outreach and engagement, case management,
and housing navigation, who has demonstrated leadership capabilities, and proficiency and experience
in homeless services.
Data Analyst (0.1 FTE): Staff responsible for data collection, completing data entry, monitoring and
reviewing data quality, completing data analysis, reporting to HMIS, training staff on using HMIS, and
implementing and complying with HMIS requirements.
Indirect Service FTEs (0.28): Executive Leadership, Finance, HR, Operations, and Community
Engagement
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2. Describe how you will recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff to provide the services described in
this RFP. What is your agency's process for recruiting, training, and retaining
multilingual/multicultural staff?
City Net is an equal opportunity employer. A copy of its applicable Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action Policy will be available in the Employee Handbook and through the Human Resources
Department of the Administrative Offices.
Screening Procedure
In general, candidates follow all steps below starting at step 0 or 1.
0. Pre-application sourcing/proactive recruitment
Position openings will be posted on City Net’s Careers webpage. We use the Gravity App to encourage
our staff to share our job postings with great candidates in their networks. We also offer a Referral
Incentive for employees who refer a candidate who successfully completes their 60-Day Introductory
Period. Aside from employee referrals, our Talent Acquisition Partner finds and proactively contacts
potential candidates through LinkedIn, Facebook, Google, AI SmartSourcing, and other sources.
1. Initial Review
All candidates are required to complete an initial pre-screening questionnaire with questions specific to
the role for which they are applying, and to submit a current resume. Our Recruiters review—with
human eyes—all candidates’ Resumes, Cover Letters (if applicable), Screening Questions, and any job-
specific Assessments to determine whether each application meets the minimum qualifications for the
position sought. We do not consider your name, or the names of your undergraduate and graduate
schools from your resume. This process is aimed at opening all our job opportunities to more
candidates, reviewing applicants on performance assessments instead of resume proxies (e.g., where
you went to school).
2. Phone Interview
A Recruiter conducts a short phone interview with matching candidates (10-25 minutes, depending on
the position). Successful candidates’ files are sent to the hiring team, who will decide whether to move
forward. We inform candidates of the hiring supervisor’s decision, regardless of the outcome.
3. Pre-Employment Information Gathering & Skills Tests
Successful candidates will be sent an information-gathering form to complete which includes
professional reference information, specific hours of availability, etc. Most positions also require special
skills tests such as online calendars, case note writing, proofreading, etc.
4. In-Person/Video Interview
The hiring supervisor invites successful candidates to an initial in-person or video interview (depending
on the position). Candidates who pass this interview move on to an Observational or Panel interview.
5. Observational Interview (for client-facing positions) or Panel Interview (back-office support staff
positions)
Client-facing positions: The hiring supervisor schedules an interview in the field or shelter so that the
candidate can observe the position’s pace, population, and environment to ensure that they feel it’s a
good fit for them. The interviewer will also observe the candidate’s interactions with our staff and ask
additional interview questions.
Back-office positions: The hiring supervisor conducts a panel interview with candidates and appropriate
other staff or Board members. This interview may include a live skills observation, such as a screenshare
while the candidate completes a set of tasks in Excel.
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6. References and Social Media Check
A recruiter contacts the professional references provided on the information gathering form and
conducts a web/public Social Media Check.
7. Wage Recommendation
A Human Resources Admin reviews the candidate’s previous experience and education and makes a
starting wage recommendation to the hiring manager based on our current Wage Ranges and Education
& Experience Criteria.
8. Staffing Change Request
The hiring supervisor submits a request for approval from Finance and Management.
9. Conditional Offer of Employment
Human Resources prepares and sends a conditional offer of employment.
10. Background Check
Once a conditional offer has been accepted, a criminal history record check and Motor Vehicle Report (if
applicable for the position) are run.
11. Pre-Hire Documentation
For those who successfully pass our background check requirements, 0ur People Operations
Coordinator and HR staff work with candidates to gather necessary documentation prior to the first day
of work, such as proof of education, headshots, etc.
12. Onboarding
Day 1 of employment with City Net includes onboarding with our People Operations Coordinator,
document signing, introduction to your supervisor and colleagues, and basic training.
13. Orientation & Training
The first 60 to 90 days (two to three months) of employment include general organization-wide as well
as job-specific orientation and training with your supervisor, lead(s), and our People Operations
Coordinator. Activities are tracked through an individual Planner, trainings through our Learning
Management System, and 1:1s and 30-, 60-, and 90-day Reviews through our Performance Management
System.
Acceptance Procedure
A completed application packet and staff letter of recommendation will be sent to the head of the
Human Resources Department who conducts a thorough background check. Every potential applicant
will be screened for active warrants, violent felony convictions, sexual offenses which require
registration, and legal ability to work. The applicant must successfully complete all screening
requirements before they will be able to begin working directly with clients.
Upon hire, the new employee will sign a job agreement form and will be provided a job description
informational sheet for their records. They will also attend a general orientation program led by the
Head of the Human Resources Department. This orientation will cover important topics, such as but not
limited to, sexual harassment policies, and appropriate interactions with co-workers, volunteers, and
clients. Training places a heavy emphasis on appropriate conduct between staff and clients and will be
expected to adhere to these practices when interacting with clients. Program Manager and Operations
manager will complete a lengthier program-specific orientation process.
It is the policy of the Organization to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race,
color, ancestry, religion, religious creed, sex, gender, national origin, age (40 years of age and older),
disability, HIV status, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
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gender expression, genetic information, medical condition, or any other protected characteristic under
applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting,
employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates
of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in
all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide
occupational qualifications, business necessity, or age limitations will be adhered to by the Organization
where appropriate.
As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, the Organization will also take
affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group
individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed
Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into the Organization’s
workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.
The objective of the Organization’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy is to
improve the Organization’s success by:
● attracting and retaining the best possible employees
● providing a safe, respectful, and flexible work environment
● delivering our services in a safe, respectful, and reasonably flexible way
Any employee observing or subjected to unlawful discrimination by another employee, manager, client,
agent, vendor, or any third party to the Organization is to promptly and fully report the facts of the
incident and the names of the individuals involved to their immediate supervisor. If the employee is
uncomfortable discussing the matter with management, if the matter involves management, or if the
matter is not resolved, the employee is to immediately notify any Executive Leadership Team member.
All reports will be promptly investigated, and the complainant will be informed of the outcome of the
investigation and of any steps that will be taken to address the issue, where applicable. Whenever
possible, the confidentiality of the complaint and the anonymity of the complainant will be maintained.
However, there may be instances in which the details of the complaint or identity of the complainant
must be disclosed in order to investigate or address the complaint. In those instances, the complainant
will be notified before disclosure is made, and the Organization will take all reasonable steps to ensure
that the complainant does not suffer any reprisals or retaliation. Management may not harass,
intimidate, or otherwise retaliate against employees who have 1) filed a complaint, 2) assisted or
participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing, or any other activity related to the
administration of any federal, state, or local law requiring equal employment opportunity, 3) opposed
any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state, or local law requiring equal employment
opportunity, and/or 4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state, or local law requiring
equal employment opportunity.
All employees are required to recognize the Organization’s Equal Employment Opportunity and
Affirmative Action policy and to cooperate with its implementation. Violation of this policy may result in
disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination.
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The Organization will post any and all required notices and posters in a conspicuous place (available to
employees and applicants). Employees with questions about required notices or posters are encouraged
to contact the Human Resources.
The Organization has assigned the Human Resources Director to be its Affirmative Action Officer. The
Affirmative Action Officer directs and monitors the implementation of personnel procedures pertaining
to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action throughout the Organization. Employees with
questions about this policy are encouraged to contact the Affirmative Action Officer.
3. Provide concise job descriptions for each position that will be allocated to this program, and include
minimum qualifications, education and/or experience, language capabilities, duties and
responsibilities.
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matt@citynet.org
Category Title/Role Description
Full
Comp
Hrs/
week Wks FTE TOTAL
Client services Regional Program Director Project compliance with management, operations and public safety
standards to achieve programmatic outcomes
$52.37 2 52 0.05 $5,446.48
Client services Program Supervisor Direct program activities, staff management/supervision and project
coordination.
$44.74 4 52 0.10 $9,305.92
Client services Case Manager I Street outreach and engagement, case management $29.98 40 52 1.00 $62,358.40
Client services Case Manager II Street outreach and engagement, case management $33.76 40 52 1.00 $70,220.80
Client services Data Analyst Data management, reporting to/compliance with HMIS requirements $36.26 4 52 0.10 $7,542.08
Client services Community Engagement Align with stakeholder activities and generate resources for client needs $34.64 2 52 0.05 $3,602.56
Staff support Executive leadership Quality control, problem solving $99.79 1 52 0.03 $5,189.08
Staff support Finance non-exempt Payroll, billing, financial controls $34.36 2 52 0.05 $3,573.44
Staff support Finance exempt Payroll, billing, financial controls $61.50 1 52 0.03 $3,198.00
Staff support HR non-exempt Staff recruiting, hiring, training, disputes $35.57 2 52 0.05 $3,699.28
Staff support HR exempt Staff recruiting, hiring, training, disputes $64.54 1 52 0.03 $3,356.08
Staff support Operations non-exempt Inventory, purchasing, technical support $37.74 1 52 0.03 $1,962.48
Staff support Operations exempt Inventory, purchasing, technical support $46.29 1 52 0.03 $2,407.08
2.53 $181,861.68
Category TOTAL
Transportation/
Officing
$24,000.00
Housing Assistance $12,000.00
$36,000.00
Category TOTAL
Equipment $10,332.30
Materials/Supplies $2,196.75
Materials/Supplies $2,651.25
Materials/Supplies $909.00
Materials/Supplies $1,136.25
$17,225.55
Category TOTAL
De minimis rate for non-
federal entity
$23,508.72
$23,508.72
$258,595.95
Operations and Program Expenses
Palm Desert Homeless Street Outreach and Engagement
12-Month Budget
1 team, full-time M-F, with staff support and client services funds
Labor
Labor Subtotal:
Client Services
Description
Client/staff transport (1 vehicle), with mobile officing capabilities, vehicle lease, gas, vehicle insurance, maintenance
Fees, rental assistance and move-in costs for: rapid rehousing, sober living homes, room and board, rooms for rent, relocations,
emergency shelter vouchers, etc. Also fees for documentation, local transportation, work expenses, etc.
Client Services Subtotal:
Description
Phones, computers (hardware and software) and equipment
Uniforms, copies, forms, office supplies, equipment, etc.
IT support and client management software licenses
Financial audit
Project TOTAL
Notes: Rates current as of 8/2/23. Second year includes increases in labor, materials and supplies tied to recent local consumer price index. New contracts require 90-day startup
time and 20% advance payment. Advance payment will be credited proportionately on each monthly invoice.
Liability Insurance
Operations and Program Expenses Subtotal:
Indirect Costs
Description
Per 2 CFR 200.414-11, de minimis rate established for non-Federal entities who do not have negotiated Indirect Cost Rate. This fee is
charged at a rate of 10% to offset expenses incurred by the organization but not billable as direct project expenses.
Indirect subtotal:
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Contact
jessica@citynet.org
www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-
avelar-bruce-431177154 (LinkedIn)
Top Skills
Nonprofit Organizations
Philanthropy
Conflict Resolution
Jessica Avelar-Bruce
Chief Program Officer at City Net SoCal
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Summary
Experienced Chief Program Officer with a demonstrated history
of working in the non-profit organization management industry.
Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Case Management, Conflict
Resolution, Philanthropy, and Program Development. Strong
business development professional graduated from California State
University, Fullerton.
Experience
City Net SoCal
5 years 8 months
Chief Program Officer
October 2019 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Anaheim, California, United States
Director of Programs
January 2019 - October 2019 (10 months)
Director of Outreach and Engagement
July 2017 - January 2019 (1 year 7 months)
Colette's Children's Home
Program Supervisor
August 2006 - July 2017 (11 years)
Education
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor's degree
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Contact
www.linkedin.com/in/rosalinda-
chio-46641496 (LinkedIn)
Rosalinda Chio
Director of Programs at City Net Homeless Services
Anaheim, California, United States
Experience
The Salvation Army
Homeless Services Case Manager
City Net Homeless Services
Director of Programs
January 2020 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Education
University of Phoenix
Master's degree, Psychology
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Contact
PO Box 90243
Long Beach, CA 90809
562-208-0500 (Mobile)
bfieldhouse@bedrockcreek.co
m
www.linkedin.com/in/brad-
fieldhouse-b8a933a (LinkedIn)
www.barnabasgroup.org
(Company)
www.kingdomcauses.org
(Company)
Brad Fieldhouse
President at Bedrock Creek
Long Beach, California, United States
Experience
Bedrock Creek
President
June 2013 - Present (9 years 9 months)
City Net
Executive Director
January 2012 - Present (11 years 2 months)
Barnabas Los Angeles
Managing Partner
March 2008 - Present (15 years)
"Connecting Marketplace leaders with Ministry Opportunities"
Kingdom Causes
Executive Director
January 2005 - January 2012 (7 years 1 month)
Education
Bakke Graduate University
Dmin, Transformational Leadership for the Global City · (2007 - 2011)
Fuller Theological Seminary
MDiv, Theology · (1995 - 2001)
California State University, Long Beach
BS Biology, Physiology · (1990 - 1994)
Valley Christian HS
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
1. Parties and Date. This Agreement is made and entered into this 28th day of September,
by and between the City of Palm Desert, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the
State of California with its principal place of business at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
California 92260-2578 (“City”) and Kingdom Causes, DBA City Net, a Nonprofit with its principal
place of business at 4508 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 292, Long Beach, CA 90807 ("Vendor"). The
City and Vendor are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as
"Parties."
2. Recitals.
2.1 Project.
The City is a public agency of the State of California and is in need of professional services
for the following project:
Homeless Outreach and Engagement Services Project
(hereinafter referred to as “the Project”).
2.2 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
professional services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Consultant is duly licensed and has the necessary qualifications to provide such services.
3. Terms.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. City Net promises and agrees to furnish to the
City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary
to fully and adequately supply the services necessary for the Project ("Services"). The Services
are more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement,
the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state
and federal laws, rules and regulations. Additionally, Consultant shall comply with all Federal
requirements applicable to the Services as set forth in Exhibit “A-I” and attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference (“Federal Requirements”). With respect to any conflict between
such Federal Requirements and the terms of this Agreement and/or the provisions of state law,
the more stringent requirement shall control.
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from October 1, 2023,
to June 30, 2024, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. The City shall have the unilateral
option, at its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement automatically for no more than two additional
one-year terms. Contractor shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement and
shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines.
3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.
3.2.1 Independent Contractor; Control and Payment of Subordinates.
The Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine
the means, methods, and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this
Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.
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Any personnel performing the Services shall not be employees of City and shall at all times be
under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Neither City, or any of its officials, officers,
directors, employees, or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultants officers, employees or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall
pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their
performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be
responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not
limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability
insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services in a
prompt and timely manner in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit "B"
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant represents that it has the
professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services expeditiously. Upon
request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to
meet the Schedule of Services.
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City
that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services. Should one or more of such
personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal
competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot agree as
to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause.
The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows: Jessica Avelar-Bruce,
Chief Program Officer.
3.2.5 City's Representative. The City hereby designates Jason Austin,
Social Services Coordinator, or his/her designee, to act as its representative in all matters
pertaining to the administration and performance of this Agreement ("City's Representative").
City's Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for review and approval of
all products submitted by Consultant but not the authority to enlarge the scope of Services or
change the total compensation due to Consultant under this Agreement. The City Manager shall
be authorized to act on City's behalf and to execute all necessary documents which enlarge the
scope of services or change the Consultant's total compensation subject to the provisions
contained in Section 3.3 of this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from
any person other than the City Manager, City's Representative or his/her designee.
3.2.6 Consultant's Representative. Consultant hereby designates
Jessica Avelar-Bruce, Chief Program Officer or his/her designee, to act as its representative
for the performance of this Agreement ("Consultant's Representative"). Consultant's
Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all
purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant's Representative shall supervise and direct the
Services, using his/her best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods,
techniques, sequences, and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the
Services under this Agreement.
3.2.7 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with
City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants, and
other staff at all reasonable times.
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3.2.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall
perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the
standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the
State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling
necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that all employees and subconsultants
shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Consultant
represents that it, its employees and subconsultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and
approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, and that such
licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. Consultant
shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services
necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant's failure to comply
with the standard of care provided herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its sub-consultants
who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely
completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails
or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed
from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services
or to work on the Project.
3.2.9 Period of Performance. Consultant shall perform and complete all
Services under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above (“Performance
Time”). Consultant shall also perform the Services in strict accordance with any completion
schedule or Project milestones described in Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or which may be
separately agreed upon in writing by the City and Consultant (“Performance Milestones”).
Consultant agrees that if the Services are not completed within the aforementioned Performance
Time and/or pursuant to any such Performance Milestones developed pursuant to provisions of
this Agreement, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage.
Neither City nor Consultant shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in
performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing
Party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include a Force Majeure Event. A
Force Majeure Event shall mean an event that materially affects a Party’s performance and is one
or more of the following: (1) Acts of God or other natural disasters; (2) terrorism or other acts of a
public enemy; (3) orders of governmental authorities (including, without limitation, unreasonable
and unforeseeable delay in the issuance of permits or approvals by governmental authorities that
are required for the services); (4) strikes and other organized labor action occurring at the site
and the effects thereof on the services, only to the extent such strikes and other organized labor
action are beyond the control of Consultant and its subcontractors, and to the extent the effects
thereof cannot be avoided by use of replacement workers; and (5) pandemics, epidemics or
quarantine restrictions. For purposes of this section, “orders of governmental authorities,” includes
ordinances, emergency proclamations and orders, rules to protect the public health, welfare and
safety, and other actions of a public agency applicable to the services and Agreement.
Should a Force Majeure Event occur, the non-performing Party shall, within a reasonable time of
being prevented from performing, give written notice to the other Party describing the
circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume
performance of this Agreement. Force Majeure Events and/or delays, regardless of the Party
responsible for the delay, shall not entitle Consultant to any additional compensation.
Notwithstanding the foregoing in this section, the City may still terminate this Agreement in
accordance with the termination provisions of this Agreement.
3.2.10 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certification. Consultant shall
keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and
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regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services and shall give
all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations
in connection with the Services and this Agreement. All violations of such laws and regulations
shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement for cause.
3.2.10.1 Employment Eligibility; Consultant. Consultant
certifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law
respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time and shall require all
subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same. Consultant certifies that it has
not committed a violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date
of execution of this Agreement and shall not violate any such law at any time during the term of
the Agreement.
3.2.10.2 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that
it is an equal opportunity employer, and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant,
employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, physical
disability, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other
consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Such non-discrimination shall
include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion,
transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply
with all relevant provisions of City's Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan
or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.2.10.3 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as
to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant
shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and
regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate
to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed.
3.2.11 Insurance.
3.2.11.1 Minimum Requirements. Without limiting Consultant’s
indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of the Services, Consultant shall obtain,
provide, and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance
of the type and amounts described below and in a form that is satisfactory to City.
(A) General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain
commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services
Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general
aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include
contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO
“insured contract” language will not be accepted.
(B) Automobile Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain
automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering
bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection
with Work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-
owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each
accident. The City’s Risk Manger may modify this requirement if it is determined that Consultant
will not be utilizing a vehicle in the performance of his/her duties under this Agreement.
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(C) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance.
Consultant shall maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed
in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and in the
aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the
effective date of this Agreement and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through
a period no less than three years after completion of the Services required by this Agreement.
(D) Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Consultant shall
maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance
(with limits of at least $1,000,000). Consultant shall submit to City, along with the certificate of
insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of the City, its officers, agents,
employees, volunteers, and representatives.
(E) Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance. Consultant may opt
to utilize umbrella or excess liability insurance in meeting insurance requirements. In such
circumstances, Consultant shall obtain and maintain an umbrella or excess liability insurance
policy with limits that will provide bodily injury, personal injury and property damage liability
coverage at least as broad as the primary coverages set forth above, including commercial
general liability and employer’s liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following terms
and conditions:
(1) A drop-down feature requiring the policy to respond if
any primary insurance that would otherwise have
applied proves to be uncollectible in whole or in part for
any reason;
(2) Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to reimbursement;
(3) Concurrency of effective dates with primary policies; and
(4) Policies shall “follow form” to the underlying primary
policies.
(5) Insureds under primary policies shall also be insureds
under the umbrella or excess policies.
(F) Fidelity Coverage. Consultant shall provide evidence of
fidelity coverage on a blanket fidelity bond or other acceptable form. Limits shall be no less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence.
(G) Cyber Liability Insurance. Consultant shall procure and
maintain Cyber Liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence/loss, which shall
include the following coverage:
(1) Liability arising from the theft, dissemination and/or use
of confidential or personally identifiable information;
including credit monitoring and regulatory fines arising
from such theft, dissemination, or use of the confidential
information.
(2) Network security liability arising from the unauthorized
use of, access to, or tampering with computer systems.
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(3) Liability arising from the failure of technology products
(software) required under the contract for Consultant to
properly perform the services intended.
(4) Electronic Media Liability arising from personal injury,
plagiarism or misappropriation of ideas, domain name
inf ringement or improper deep-linking or framing, and
inf ringement or violation of intellectual property rights.
(5) Liability arising from the failure to render professional
services
If coverage is maintained on a claims-made basis, Consultant shall maintain such coverage for
an additional period of three (3) years f ollowing termination of the Agreement.
3.2.11.2 Other Provisions or Requirements.
(A) Proof of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of
insurance to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of
subrogation endorsement for workers’ compensation. Insurance certificates and endorsements
must be approved by City’s Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current
certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this
Agreement. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance
policies, at any time.
(B) Duration of Coverage. Consultant shall procure and
maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or
damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Services
hereunder by Consultant, his/her agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants.
(C) Primary/Non-Contributing. Coverage provided by
Consultant shall be primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by City
shall not be required to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied
by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance
shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a
primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of City before the City’s own insurance or self -
insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
(D) City’s Rights of Enforcement. In the event any policy of
insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications, or is
canceled and not replaced, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain the insurance it deems
necessary, and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant, or City will
withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City
may terminate this Agreement.
(E) Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued
by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance or is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California,
with an assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or
larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise
approved by the City’s Risk Manager.
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(F) Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained
or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against the City,
its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees, volunteers, and representatives or
shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with
these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its
own right of recovery against the City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials,
employees, volunteers and representatives and shall require similar written express waivers and
insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
(G) Enforcement of Contract Provisions (non estoppel).
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to
inform Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on
the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
(H) Requirements Not Limiting. Requirements of specific
coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage,
limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance.
Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to
a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of
other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Consultant maintains higher limits than the
minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits
maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified
minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
(I) Notice of Cancellation. Consultant agrees to oblige its
insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide City with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation
(except for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for
each required coverage.
(J) Additional Insured Status. General liability, automobile
liability, and if applicable, pollution liability and cyber liability, policies shall provide or be endorsed
to provide that the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents, volunteers and
representatives shall be additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims
arising out of the performance of the Agreement, under such policies. This provision shall also
apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies.
(K) Prohibition of Undisclosed Coverage Limitations. None of
the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any
limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in
writing.
(L) Separation of Insureds. A severability of interests provision
must apply for all additional insureds ensuring that Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately
to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s
limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.
(M) Pass Through Clause. Consultant agrees to ensure that its
subconsultants, subcontractors, and any other party involved with the Project who is brought onto
or involved in the Project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and
endorsements required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage
and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the
requirements of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with
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subconsultants, subcontractors, and others engaged in the Project will be submitted to City for
review.
(N) City’s Right to Revise Specifications. The City and the City’s
Risk Manager reserve the right at any time during the term of the Agreement to change the
amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Consultant ninety (90) days advance
written notice of such change. If such change results in additional cost to the Consultant, the City
and Consultant may renegotiate Consultant’s compensation. If the City reduces the insurance
requirements, the change shall go into effect immediately and require no advanced written notice.
(O) Self-Insured Retentions. Any self-insured retentions must
be declared to and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions
be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to
comply with these specifications unless approved by City.
(P) Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt
and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant’s
performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the
required liability policies.
(Q) Additional Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and
maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own
judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the Services.
3.2.12 Water Quality Management and Compliance. Consultant shall keep itself
and all subcontractors, staff, and employees fully informed of and in compliance with all local,
state and federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact, or be implicated by the performance
of the Services including, without limitation, all applicable provisions of the City’s ordinances
regulating water quality and storm water; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
§ 1251, et seq.); the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Water Code § 13000
et seq.); and any and all regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority.
Consultant must comply with the lawful requirements of the City, and any other municipality,
drainage district, or other local agency with jurisdiction over the location where the Services are
to be conducted, regulating water quality and storm water discharges. Failure to comply with laws,
regulations, and ordinances listed in this Section is a violation of federal and state law. Consultant
warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to
perform the work assigned to them without impacting water quality in violation of the laws,
regulations, and policies of this Section.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Contractor shall receive compensation, including
authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth
in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall
not exceed TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY ONE DOLLARS
AND THIRTEEN CENTS annually ($250,831.13) without written approval of the City Council or
City Manager, as applicable.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City monthly
invoices which provide a detailed description of the Services and hours rendered by Consultant.
City shall, within 30 days of receiving such invoice, review the invoice and pay all non-disputed
and approved charges. If the City disputes any of Consultant's fees, the City shall give written
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notice to Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth
therein. Consultant shall submit its final invoice to City within thirty (30) days from the last date of
provided Services or termination of this Agreement and failure by the Consultant to submit a timely
invoice may constitute a waiver of its right to final payment. Payment shall not constitute
acceptance of any Services completed by Consultant. The making of final payment shall not
constitute a waiver of any claims by the City for any reason whatsoever.
3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any
expenses unless authorized in writing by City or included in Exhibit "C" of this Agreement.
3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may
request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which
is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the
Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization
from the City.
3.4 Labor Code Requirements.
3.4.1 Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California
Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations,
Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing
wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance"
projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or
"maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, Consultant agrees to fully comply
with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates
of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make
copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker
needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request and shall post copies
at the Consultant's principal place of business and at the project site. It is the intent of the parties
to effectuate the requirements of sections 1771, 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815 of the
Labor Code within this Agreement, and Consultant shall therefore comply with such Labor Code
sections to the fullest extent required by law. Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold the
City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives, free and harmless
from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing
Wage Laws.
3.4.2 Reserved
3.4.3 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it
is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every
employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance
in accordance with the provisions of that Code and agrees to comply with such provisions before
commencing the performance of the Services.
3.5 Accounting Records.
3.5.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Consultant shall maintain complete and
accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such
records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal
business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other
documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data,
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documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years
from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
3.6 General Provisions.
3.6.1 Termination of Agreement.
3.6.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to
Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by
giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof,
at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant
shall be compensated only for those Services which have been adequately rendered to City, and
Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. Consultant may not terminate this
Agreement except for cause. The rights and remedies of the City provided in this section shall not
be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law, equity or under
this Agreement.
3.6.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as
provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and
Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance
of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and
other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
3.6.1.3 Early Termination. Notwithstanding any provision herein to
the contrary, if for any fiscal year of this Agreement the City Council fails to appropriate or allocate
funds for future payment under the Agreement after exercising reasonable efforts to do so, the
City may upon seven (7) days’ written notice, order work on the Project to cease. Upon
termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those Services which have been
adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation.
3.6.1.4 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is
terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such
manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.6.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement
shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the
respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Consultant: Kingdom Causes Dba City Net
4508 Atlantic Avenue
Suite 292
Long Beach, CA 90802
ATTN: Brad Fieldhouse, Executive Director
City: City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578
ATTN: Jason Austin, Social Services Coordinator
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48)
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hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its
applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice
occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.6.3 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
3.6.3.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This
Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or
sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans,
specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in
any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data
magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be
prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). All Documents & Data shall
be and remain the property of City and shall not be used in whole or in substantial part by
Consultant on other projects without the City’s express written permission. Within thirty (30) days
following the completion, suspension, abandonment or termination of this Agreement, Consultant
shall provide to City reproducible copies of all Documents & Data, in a form and amount required
by City. City reserves the right to select the method of document reproduction and to establish
where the reproduction will be accomplished. The reproduction expense shall be borne by City at
the actual cost of duplication. In the event of a dispute regarding the amount of compensation to
which the Consultant is entitled under the termination provisions of this Agreement, Consultant
shall provide all Documents & Data to City upon payment of the undisputed amount. Consultant
shall have no right to retain or fail to provide to City any such documents pending resolution of
the dispute. In addition, Consultant shall retain copies of all Documents & Data on file for a
minimum of fifteen (15) years following completion of the Project and shall make copies available
to City upon the payment of actual reasonable duplication costs. Before destroying the
Documents & Data following this retention period, Consultant shall make a reasonable effort to
notify City and provide City with the opportunity to obtain the documents.
3.6.3.2 Subconsultants. Consultant shall require all subconsultants
to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents
& Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants
that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes
no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by
professionals other than Consultant or its subconsultants, or those provided to Consultant by the
City.
3.6.3.3 Right to Use. City shall not be limited in any way in its use
or reuse of the Documents and Data or any part of them at any time for purposes of this Project
or another project, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement
or on a project other than this Project without employing the services of Consultant shall be at
City’s sole risk. If City uses or reuses the Documents & Data on any project other than this Project,
it shall remove the Consultant’s seal from the Documents & Data and indemnify and hold harmless
Consultant and its officers, directors, agents, and employees from claims arising out of the
negligent use or re-use of the Documents & Data on such other project. Consultant shall be
responsible and liable for its Documents & Data, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, only
with respect to the condition of the Documents & Data at the time they are provided to the City
upon completion, suspension, abandonment, or termination. Consultant shall not be responsible
or liable for any revisions to the Documents & Data made by any party other than Consultant, a
party for whom the Consultant is legally responsible or liable, or anyone approved by the
Consultant.
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3.6.3.4 Indemnification – Documents and Data. Consultant shall
defend, indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers, agents
and representatives free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this
Agreement, for any alleged infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret, trade name,
trademark, or any other proprietary right of any person or entity in consequence of the use on the
Project by City of the Documents & Data, including any method, process, product, or concept
specified or depicted.
3.6.3.5 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans,
procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written
information, and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in
connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such
materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any
purposes other than the performance of the Services. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to
any person or entity not connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing
furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has
become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use
City's name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or
the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other
similar medium without the prior written consent of City.
3.6.3.6 Confidential Information. The City shall refrain from
releasing Consultant’s proprietary information ("Proprietary Information") unless the City's legal
counsel determines that the release of the Proprietary Information is required by the California
Public Records Act or other applicable state or federal law, or order of a court of competent
jurisdiction, in which case the City shall notify Consultant of its intention to release Proprietary
Information. Consultant shall have five (5) working days after receipt of the release notice to give
City written notice of Consultant's objection to the City's release of Proprietary Information.
Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, and its officers, directors,
employees, agents, volunteers and representatives from and against all liabilit y, loss, cost or
expense (including attorney’s fees) arising out of a legal action brought to compel the release of
Proprietary Information. City shall not release the Proprietary Information after receipt of an
objection notice unless either: (1) Consultant fails to fully indemnify, defend (with City's choice of
legal counsel), and hold City harmless from any legal action brought to compel such release;
and/or (2) a final and non-appealable order by a court of competent jurisdiction requires that City
release such information.
3.6.4 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one
another and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary,
appropriate, or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.6.5 [Reserved]
3.6.6 Indemnification.
3.6.6.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall
defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers,
employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives free and harmless from any and all claims,
demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or
equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining
to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials,
officers, employees, subconsultants or agents in connection with the performance of the
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Consultant’s Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of
all expert witness fees, attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses except such loss or
damage caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant's obligation
to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement and shall not be restricted
to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees,
agents, volunteers, or representatives.
3.6.6.2 If Consultant’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold
harmless arises out of Consultant’s performance as a “design professional” (as that term is
defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code
section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall be
limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful
misconduct of the Consultant, and, upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication by a court of
competent jurisdiction, Consultant’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not
exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.
3.6.7 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the
Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations,
understandings, or agreements.
3.6.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State
of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.
3.6.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of
this Agreement.
3.6.10 City's Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ
other consultants in connection with this Project.
3.6.11 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the
successors and assigns of the Parties.
3.6.12 Assignment; Subcontracting. Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or
transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written
consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer
without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for
termination. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the Services required by this
Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City.
Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in
this Agreement.
3.6.13 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have
participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be
construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term
referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not
workdays. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and
subconsultants of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to
City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and representatives
except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and
paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or
describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.
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3.6.14 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of
this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
3.6.15 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other
default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit,
privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any
contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
3.6.16 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third-party
beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.6.17 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions
shall continue in full force and effect.
3.6.18 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not
employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely
for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not
paid, nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration
contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation
of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term
of this Agreement, no member, officer, or employee of City, during the term of his or her service
with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated
material benefit arising therefrom.
3.6.19 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and
authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party
warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and
authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.6.20 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of
which shall constitute an original.
3.6.21 Survival. All rights and obligations hereunder that by their nature are to
continue after any expiration or termination of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the
indemnification obligations, shall survive any such expiration or termination.
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
AND KINGDOM CAUSES DBA CITY NET
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has caused this Agreement to be
executed on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
By:
Todd Hileman
City Manager
Attest:
By:
Anthony Mejia
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
By:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
Brad Fieldhouse
Executive Director
By:
Its:
Printed Name:
QC: _____
Insurance:
_____
Initial Review
_____
Final Approval
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.CITY NET RESPONSBILITIES
1.1 City Net will assign the following staffing for program operations:
Regional Program Director (0.05 FTE): Senior-level staff responsible for overall project
compliance with management, operations, and public safety standards.
Program Supervisor (0.1 FTE): Responsible to direct all street outreach and
engagement, case management and housing navigation activiti es, staff management/
supervision, and project coordination. The Program Supervisor will also engage in direct
services as needed in these categories to assure that all programmatic goals and
objectives are met within the operational framework of the proje ct.
Case Manager (1.0 FTE): Staff responsible for street outreach and engagement, case
management, and housing navigation.
Lead Case Manager (1.0 FTE): Staff responsible for street outreach and engagement,
case management, and housing navigation, who has demonstrated leadership
capabilities, and proficiency and experience in homeless services.
Data Analyst (0.1 FTE): Staff responsible for data collection, completing data entry,
monitoring and reviewing data quality, completing data analysis, reporting to HMIS,
training staff on using HMIS, and implementing and complying with HMIS requirements.
1.2 City Net will work directly with City staff, including law enforcement (Sheriff) and code
compliance, to provide homeless resource knowledge and experience .
1.3 City Net staff will provide the appropriate electronic equipment, including cel phones
that have email functionality.
1.4 City Net staff will work to find alternatives to divert beh avioral health consumers to
mental health and substance use services and supports including emergency housing,
recuperative care services, detox, sober living, recovery residences, outpatient mental
health programs, shelter and other mental health services.
1.5 City Net staff will provide alternatives to those who are at-risk of or experiencing
homelessness through referral and linkage to other community based mental health,
substance use and/or social services and housing resources to support people in
treatment and recovery and connect people to care. They will also address the needs of
criminal justice-involved persons, pregnant or parenting women and their families,
communities of color and vulnerable populations that are disproportionately impacted by
substance use disorders through development of shelter, housing and supportive service
plans with participants.
1.6 City Net staff will provide alternatives to those individuals experiencing homelessness
who are at-risk of mental health involuntary treatment, incarceration or arrest through
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referral and linkage to other community based mental health and/or substance use and/or
social services and housing resources.
1.7 City Net staff will provide crisis intervention service planning for individuals with mental
health issues.
1.8 City Net will provide alternative service and housing option planning for individuals
with substance use related issues.
1.9 City Net will make every effort to complete mental health and substance use
screening tools with each individual engaged to assist in providing referral and linkage to
appropriate levels of service and treatment; and to reduce barriers to housing by
connecting participants to levels of care pursuant to demonstrated levels of impairment.
1.10 City Net will work with Sheriff to support individuals experiencing homelessness
linking to shelter, housing and supportive service options as alternatives to incarceration
when possible.
1.11 City Net will work with Sheriff, City Code Compliance and other City Departments to
provide direct intervention from the perspective of homeless cultural competence training.
1.12 City Net will provide outreach and engagement, case management, housing
navigation services to individuals experiencing homelessness in the City of Palm Desert.
City Net will also collect data from all participant interactions and services provided.
1.13 City Net Services are defined below:
• Street Outreach - Provide essential services necessary to reach out to unsheltered
homeless people; connect them with emergency shelter, housing, or critical services; and
provide urgent, non-facility-based care to unsheltered homeless people who are unwilling
or unable to access emergency shelter, housing, or an appropriate health facility.
• Case management - assessing housing and service needs, arranging, coordinating,
and monitoring the delivery of individualized services to meet the needs of the program
participants. Using the coordinated assessment system; conducting the initial evaluation,
including verifying and documenting eligibility; counseling; developi ng, securing, and
coordinating services; obtaining Federal, State, and local benefits; monitoring and
evaluating program participant progress; providing information and referrals to other
providers; and developing an individualized housing and service plan , including planning
a path to permanent housing stability
. • Housing navigation - developing housing plans, addressing the barriers identified
during the plan, acquiring documentation, and completing forms required for housing.
Work also involves housing search which includes attending property owner meetings,
setting appointments, and assisting with paperwork related to housing applications.
Navigation also includes tasks involved with securing housing including inspections, utility
startups, and moving into housing.
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• Data Collection - Staff responsible for data collection, completing data entry,
monitoring and reviewing data quality, completing data analysis, reporting to HMIS,
training staff on using HMIS, and implementing and complying with HMIS re quirements.
• Engagement Services are activities to locate, identify, and build relationships with
unsheltered homeless individuals to offer immediate support, intervention, and
connections with homeless assistance programs and/or mainstream social services and
other housing programs.
1.14 City Net staff will provide assistance in dealing with calls from the community, from
the Sheriff and Code Compliance Departments, and the city involving individuals
experiencing homelessness that involve potentially mentally ill or substance using
participants. City Net staff will provide assistance and support to children and families
who are either at-risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness who are in need
or services or in crisis, and linkage to appropriate community services.
1.15 City Net staff will visit local homeless service and shelter providers and engage
individuals experiencing homelessness with connections to the City of Palm Desert.
1.16 City Net staff will work with Sheriff and other City Departments to engage individuals
experiencing homelessness where they congregate anywhere in the City to promote
linkages to shelter, housing, treatment, employment and any other appropriate supportive
service that improve overall quality of life.
1.17 City Net staff will coordinate with County, other cities and community providers to
increase access to services for the unhoused population in the City.
1.18 City Net staff will coordinate with County Homeless and Clinical Teams, jail
incarceration diversion teams, and programs including mental health and drug courts to
intervene and help divert persons into appropriate services and supports, including
individuals with substance use issues into substance use treatment services and those
experiencing mental health issues.
1.19 City Net staff will actively coordinate with other city departments including parks,
libraries, fire department, and emergency services to respond to requests for services or
education about homeless related issues. City Net staff will also develop relationships
with local businesses, schools, housing managers and other stakeholders to be able to
accept referrals as needed.
1.20 City Net will provide monthly data reports on services provided including ARC GIS
maps on locations of outreach and engagement services.
1.21 City Net will complete an initial engagement of the city, its’ hotspots and locations
where unhoused individuals congregate and a by-name list of those engaged to be used
to demonstrate impact and progress.
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1.22 City Net staff will be trained on Narcan administration in cases of emergency in the
field.
1.23 City Net staff will assist participants with transportation plans to connect to shelters,
medical and behavioral health appointments, housing and employment interviews and
other services as needed. This can include direct transportation or provision of bus
passes or alternative transportation methods.
1.24 City Net staff will complete assessments and intakes for participants by completing
VI-SPDAT assessments and entering information into County HMIS system for housing
eligibility and benefit opportunities
1.25 City Net staff will make every effort to link participants to IEHP or other medical
benefits, EBT and food access options, SSDI/SSI, General Relief, and any other
mainstream relief program they may be eligible for.
1.26 City Net staff will work to promote employment opportunities and/or development of
income in an effort to find sustainable housing options when appropriate.
1.26 City Net staff will develop individualized housing stabilization plans with the goal of
getting participants off the streets into shelter and housing options.
1.27 City Net staff will promote landlord engagement to advocate for participants
matching to rental opportunities in the region.
1.28 City Net staff will assist participants in obtaining necessary documentation for
housing including photo identification, birth certificate, social security card, Veteran DD-
214, Homeless or Chronic Homeless Verification Forms, and any other forms required.
2. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 City staff will provide City Net staff general access into the appropriate facilities.
2.2 City staff will provide cubicle or equivalent space for City Net staff to complete office
work.
2.3 City will reimburse City Net for salary and benefit cost incurred for positions.
2.4 City will reimburse City Net for program operation costs as defined in the budget and
agreement.
2.5 And other duties as agreed upon between parties.
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EXHIBIT "B"
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
City Net shall provide the Scope of Services as defined under Exhibit ‘A’ through the term of the
Agreement as defined in Section 3.1.2.
First Year of Deliverables, Tasks, and Milestones
• 7 – Minimum Number of unduplicated clients who move into permanent housing
• 12 – Minimum Number of unduplicated clients who move into a shelter or interim housing
• 39 – Minimum Number of unduplicated clients who complete a CES assessment
• 380 – Minimum Cumulative annual number of Outreach and Engagement encounters
• 39 – Minimum Number of unduplicated individuals who receive case management services
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EXHIBIT "C"
COMPENSATION
Annual costs for this contract are $250.831.13. The first year will be prorated starting on
October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023.
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Category Title/Role Description
Full
Comp
Hrs/
week Wks FTE TOTAL
Client services Regional Program
Director
Project compliance with management, operations and public safety
standards to achieve programmatic outcomes
$52.37 2 52 0.05 $5,446.48
Client services Program Supervisor Direct program activities, staff management/supervision and
project coordination.
$44.74 4 52 0.10 $9,305.92
Client services Case Manager I Street outreach and engagement, case management $29.98 40 52 1.00 $62,358.40
Client services Case Manager II Street outreach and engagement, case management $33.76 40 52 1.00 $70,220.80
Client services Data Analyst Data management, reporting to/compliance with HMIS
requirements
$36.26 3 52 0.08 $5,656.56
Client services Community Engagement Align with stakeholder activities and generate resources for client
needs
$34.64 2 52 0.05 $3,602.56
Staff support Executive leadership Quality control, problem solving $99.79 1 52 0.03 $5,189.08
Staff support Finance non-exempt Payroll, billing, financial controls $34.36 1 52 0.03 $1,786.72
Staff support Finance exempt Payroll, billing, financial controls $61.50 1 52 0.03 $3,198.00
Staff support HR non-exempt Staff recruiting, hiring, training, disputes $35.57 1 52 0.03 $1,849.64
Staff support HR exempt Staff recruiting, hiring, training, disputes $64.54 1 52 0.03 $3,356.08
Staff support Operations non-exempt Inventory, purchasing, technical support $37.74 1 52 0.03 $1,962.48
Staff support Operations exempt Inventory, purchasing, technical support $46.29 1 52 0.03 $2,407.08
2.45 $176,339.80
Category TOTAL
Transportation/
Officing
$24,000.00
Housing Assistance $12,000.00
Equipment $9,000.00
Materials/Supplies $2,131.50
Materials/Supplies $2,572.50
Materials/Supplies $882.00
Materials/Supplies $1,102.50
$51,688.50
Category TOTAL
De minimis rate for
non-federal entity
$22,802.83
$22,802.83
$250,831.13Project TOTAL
Liability Insurance
Operations and Program Expenses Subtotal:
Indirect Costs
Description
Per 2 CFR 200.414-11, de minimis rate established for non-Federal entities who do not have negotiated Indirect Cost
Rate. This fee is charged at a rate of 10% to offset expenses incurred by the organization but not billable as direct project
expenses.
Indirect subtotal:
Description
Phones, computers (hardware and software) and equipment
Uniforms, copies, forms, office supplies, equipment, etc.
IT support and client management software licenses
Financial audit
Client/staff transport (1 vehicle), with mobile officing capabilities, vehicle lease, gas, vehicle insurance, maintenance
Fees, rental assistance and move-in costs for: rapid rehousing, sober living homes, room and board, rooms for rent,
relocations, emergency shelter vouchers, etc. Also fees for documentation, local transportation, work expenses, etc.
Operations and Program Expenses
Palm Desert Homeless Street Outreach and Engagement
12-Month Budget
1 team, full-time M-F, with staff support and client services funds
Labor
Labor Subtotal:
1
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City Homeless Outreach and
Engagement Services
JASON AUSTIN, MA, LMFT
SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR
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Homeless Services
Background
The City has previously
contracted with the
County for Street
Outreach Services
starting in July 2019.
At the July 2023 City
Homeless Task Force
Meeting, the Committee
approved releasing an
RFP for Outreach Services
as part of their annual
work plan.
The RFP Process was held
from July to August 2023
resulting in City Net being
selected to move
forward as the City’s new
Street Outreach Provider.
Opioid Settlement
Funding will be used to
fund this program. This
includes screening for
and linkage to substance
use and mental health
services as part of this
new service model.
2
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What Does City Net Do?
3
City Net is committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness in Palm Desert by connecting
individuals experiencing homelessness to:
➢ Substance Use, Mental Health and Supportive Services
➢Shelter and Housing Opportunities for increased housing stability
They accomplish these connections through:
➢Outreach (repeated daily street-based contacts to build trust and address immediate
needs); and
➢Engagement (ongoing Case Management to address barriers to services and housing,
develop housing and service plans and link to resources.)
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City Net
Homeless
Services
Provider
Background
Experience
Philosophy
Staffing
Data Reporting
4
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Questions?
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: September 28, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk
Subject: City Council Meeting of September 28, 2023
Below you will find questions received from the Mayor or Councilmembers and answers provided by
City staff regarding tonight’s City Council meeting:
ITEM 13a: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
City staff notes a correction will be made to the September 14, 2023, Study Session Minutes to reflect
the absence of Councilmember Nestande.
ITEM 13c: APPROVAL OF THE 2023 PALM DESERT GOLF CART PARADE
Q1: Is the $25K for Golf Cart parade our contribution to the Chamber via police services or
is this in addition to it?
A1: This $25,000 is in addition to the $60,000 sponsorship as the City Council previously approved
in-kind police services related to this event. The $25,000 will not be paid to the Chamber of
Commerce. It is a budget transfer from one City account to another.
Q2: Will Burrtec have compost bins on site? Will they be available for the vendors?
A2: For the Golf Cart Parade, Burrtec will provide cardboard trash and recycle bins as there won’t
be many food vendors present. For the City’s 50th Anniversary Celebration (The Party in the
Park), the City will ask Burrtec to provide compost containers for food vendors and attendees.
Additionally, beginning in 2024, in accordance with SB 1383, all events taking place in the city
with over 2,000 attendees that serve food will be required to work with FIND Food Bank to set
up an edible food recovery system. Staff will also work with Burrtec on a plan for collecting
non-edible food waste at large scale City-produced events.
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ITEM 13i: APPROVE THE ADDITION OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR PUBLIC PARKING AND OPEN
SPACE TO APN 620-400-625 TO THE CITY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Q1: What is the reason for the $76K surplus? Have all of the needs been met? Is there any
deferred maintenance or costs that may have been overlooked? Can this be used for
training, such as professional development seminars to strengthen support to the
volunteers and the community?
A1: This fund is restricted to items that supplement direct law enforcement service. Last fiscal
year, there was $161,284 carried forward from previous years of unspent revenue. This is on
top of the new annual allocation. Our goal has been to expend the previous years’ amounts to
reconcile this fund and supply the Sheriff’s department with equipment, tools, and staffing
resources. We were able to take care of immediate needs but did not exhaust all the previous
year’s grant amounts. Going forward with this plan, we will expend the $76,000 surplus and
new allocation on equipment like tactical vests, crime suppression and speed enforcement
programs.
ITEM 14a: APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH KINGDOM CAUSES DBA CITY NET FOR CITY
HOMELESS OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICES
Q1: In addition to the email, phone, and text communication listed, will City Net have access
to the Homelessness Support requests made on the PD App? If so, how soon after the
report is made?
A1: Yes, City staff will continue to manage all incoming requests for homeless support coming
from our City App, email, and phone; and coordinate responses with City Net. Once they have
learned the resource system here in Palm Desert, we will work to integrate them into our
service request system.
Q2: What is the success rate of Landlord Engagement? How is success measured?
A2: Program staff will assist all clients on a pathway to housing. That can include a variety of
options through coordinated entry, income, and landlord engagement to find viable housing
options. Landlord engagement is difficult as rental occupancy rates are very high, leaving
limited availability throughout the state. The team makes every effort to identify and engage
landlords. Success rates will vary depending on region. Success is measured by identifying
viable landlords open to renting to our unhoused participants, and successfully connecting
them to move-in.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 28, 2023
PREPARED BY: Joe Barron, Senior Contracts and Grants Analyst
REQUEST: HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT – PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS
ON FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comments on the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23
Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which is administered by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides eligible jurisdicti ons federal
funds annually to address the needs of low and moderate people, allow for neighborhood
housing improvements and respond to urgent needs.
The City of Palm Desert has completed a draft of its FY2022/23 CAPER and is required to report
annually to HUD the accomplishments for the CDBG program. This report reviews the City’s
CDBG accomplishments from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and the expenditures for the
Program Year (FY) 2022/23 funding cycle.
Legal Review:
This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the conduct of this public hearing.
ATTACHMENT:
Palm Desert CAPER FY2022-23 - Draft
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CAPER 1 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan. 91.520(a) This could be an overview that includes major initiatives and highlights that were proposed and executed throughout the program year. The 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) has been prepared to assist residents of the City of Palm Desert (the City) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in assessing the City’s use of federal grant funds to meet priority housing and community needs identified in the City’s 2018–2022 Consolidated Plan. The CAPER for Program Year 2022-2023 (PY 2022-23) primarily provides an overview of the City's accomplishments from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Consolidated Plan established the following goals: Provide decent housing: Help homeless persons obtain appropriate housing and assisting those at risk of homelessness; preserving the City’s affordable housing stock; increasing the availability of affordable permanent housing for low- and moderate-income persons without discrimination; increasing the supply of supportive housing. Provide a suitable living environment: Improve the safety and livability of neighborhoods; increasing access to quality facilities and services; and reducing the isolation of income groups within an area through integration of low-income housing opportunities. Expand economic opportunities: Create jobs accessible to low- and moderate-income persons; make down payment and closing cost assistance available for low- and moderate-income persons; promote long-term economic and social viability; empower low-income persons to achieve self-sufficiency. The PY 2022-23 reporting period is the fifth year of the City’s 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan cycle. The 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan outlined an expenditure plan for the City’s $394,525 CDBG grant allocation. The Action Plan identified activities to be carried out during the reporting period utilizing CDBG funds, including public facility improvements, public service grants, and program administration. Additionally, during the PY 2022-23 reporting period, the City implemented activities to prevent, prepare for, or respond to local impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pursuant to the CARES Act of 2020, HUD allocated the City $851,374 in CDBG-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds in two rounds of funding. HUD requires that 80 percent of CDBG-CV funds be spent in three years and 100 percent spent in six years. Facilitated by CDBG Page 303 of 347
CAPER 2 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) program regulation waivers, the City enhanced funding for local service providers that assisted lower-income residents at risk of losing housing or utility services due to a COVID-19 related financial impact. Detailed expenditure and accomplishment for CDBG and CDBG-CV funded activities are provided in Attachment 1. Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the consolidated plan and explain, if applicable, why progress was not made toward meeting goals and objectives. 91.520(g) Categories, priority levels, funding sources and amounts, outcomes/objectives, goal outcome indicators, units of measure, targets, actual outcomes/outputs, and percentage completed for each of the grantee’s program year goals. Goal Category Source / Amount Indicator Unit of Measure Expected – Strategic Plan Actual – Strategic Plan Percent Complete Expected – Program Year Actual – Program Year Percent Complete Enhance public facilities Non-Housing Community Development CDBG: $ Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit Persons Assisted 50000 0 0.00% Enhance public facilities Non-Housing Community Development CDBG: $ Other Other 0 0 3 0 0.00% Increase availability of affordable housing Affordable Housing CDBG: $ Direct Financial Assistance to Homebuyers Households Assisted 5 0 0.00% Page 304 of 347
CAPER 3 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Increase fair housing activities CDBG: $ Public service activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit Households Assisted 475 440 92.63% 475 440 92.63% Increase fair housing activities CDBG: $ Other Other 1 0 0.00% Provide support for public service programs Non-Homeless Special Needs CDBG: $ Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit Persons Assisted 2250 61 2.71% Provide support for public service programs Non-Homeless Special Needs CDBG: $ Public service activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit Households Assisted 0 0 136 61 44.85% Support efforts to combat homelessness Homeless CDBG: $ Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit Households Assisted 0 0 20 0 0.00% Support efforts to combat homelessness Homeless CDBG: $ Homeless Person Overnight Shelter Persons Assisted 500 0 0.00% Support efforts to combat homelessness Homeless CDBG: $ Homelessness Prevention Persons Assisted 5000 0 0.00% Page 305 of 347
CAPER 4 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Table 1 - Accomplishments – Program Year & Strategic Plan to Date Assess how the jurisdiction’s use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified. The City focused CDBG and CDBG-CV resources to address priority community needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. HUD-approved program waivers allowed the City to enhance funding to local service providers to assist residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Progress was exceeded towards meeting goals and objectives. Priority needs addressed during the reporting period include the following: PY 23 Administration - CDBG Program PY 22 Desert Arc ADA Restroom Improvements Public Facility and Infrastructure projects such as roof replacement and security improvements; ADA restroom improvements; outdoor shelter for people with disabilities – The procurement process has started for this project and is expected to be completed by the end of this next fiscal year. PY 22 Cahuilla Hills Park ADA Compliance Project (2022) Public Facility and Infrastructure projects such as roof replacement and security improvements; ADA restroom improvements; outdoor shelter for people with disabilities – The procurement process has started for this project and is expected to be completed by the end of Page 306 of 347
CAPER 5 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) this next fiscal year. PY 22 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County – PSG – Completed Fair housing services to address and resolve tenants/landlord issues, address allegations of fair housing law violations. PY 22 Operation Safe House, Inc – Completed Public services such as mentoring and educational assistance for disadvantaged high school youth; and case management services for homeless youth PY 22 Desert Access and Mobility - Completed Transportation services to the disabled; Additionally, CDBG funding was allocated to undertake park and sidewalk improvements in the Palma Village neighborhood; Procurement has started and this project is ongoing but expected to start making way in the next year. Page 307 of 347
CAPER 6
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted
Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted).
91.520(a)
CDBG
White 347
Black or African American 40
Asian 5
American Indian or American Native 5
Other Multi- Race 2
Total 399
Hispanic 103
Not Hispanic 296
Table 2 – Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds
Narrative
According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates), most Palm
Desert residents are racially White – 82.5 percent. This same data source reports that 23.5 percent of the
City’s population is Hispanic/Latino. Based on the data from Table 2, approximately 83.3 percent of CDBG-
funded program participants are White, and a significant number of assisted individuals are
Hispanic/Latino (32.9 percent). Additionally, 46.8 percent of program beneficiaries report a household
income equal to or less than 30 percent of the County median income (defined by HUD as extremely low-
income). This data indicates that many program beneficiary households may be economically unstable
and seek services to help stabilize their financial situation.
Note: By default, Table 2 excludes multi-racial program beneficiaries in IDIS. IDIS also excludes CDBG-CV
program beneficiaries.
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CAPER 7
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)
Identify the resources made available
Source of Funds Source Resources Made
Available
Amount Expended
During Program Year
CDBG public - federal 394,525 106,604
Table 3 - Resources Made Available
Narrative
As shown in Table 3, the City had $394,525 in CDBG funds available for programming during PY 2022-
23. The City utilized $106,604 during the reporting period. Detail regarding CDBG expenditures is found
in the CDBG & CDBG-CV Financial Summary Report, Attachments 2. Additionally, $851,374 in CDBG-CV
funds were available during the PY 2022-23 reporting period, of which, $36,692 was spent during the
year. CDBG-CV expenditures are also detailed in Attachment 2.
Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
Target Area Planned Percentage of
Allocation
Actual Percentage of
Allocation
Narrative Description
Citywide 100 100 Citywide
Table 4 – Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
Narrative
As anticipated, the City used 2021-22 CDBG funding on a citywide basis. CDBG-CV funds were also
available on a citywide basis. The City did not receive program income. Attachment 2 (PR26 - CDBG &
CDBG-CV Financial Summary Report) provides a detailed summary of CDBG and CDBG-CV expenditures.
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CAPER 8
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Leveraging
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state and local funds),
including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any
publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the
needs identified in the plan.
The City of Palm Desert does not have owned land; however, the Palm Desert Housing
Authority owns 15 communities throughout the City that provides 1,100 multi-family and senior
housing units of various size and character. To the extent that the Housing Successor Agency
has funds available, housing resources will be used to address the housing needs of very low
and low-income residents. Additionally, nonprofit partners leveraged CDBG resources with
other grant awards and private donations.
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CAPER 9
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the
number and types of families served, the number of extremely low-income, low-income,
moderate-income, and middle-income persons served.
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Number of Non-Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Number of Special-Needs households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Total 0 0
Table 5 – Number of Households
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported through
Rental Assistance 0 0
Number of households supported through
The Production of New Units 0 0
Number of households supported through
Rehab of Existing Units 0 0
Number of households supported through
Acquisition of Existing Units 0 0
Total 0 0
Table 6 – Number of Households Supported
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting
these goals.
The City did not utilize CDBG funds to assist with the development or rehabilitation of housing during
the reporting period. The City continued to support various organizations that provide a service to Palm
Desert Residents.
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CAPER 10
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.
As discussed above, the City did not use CDBG funds for housing activities. Private development and
incentives to create affordable housing units within a new development will likely support future
housing activity.
Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income persons
served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine
the eligibility of the activity.
Number of Households Served CDBG Actual HOME Actual
Extremely Low-income 0 0
Low-income 0 0
Moderate-income 0 0
Total 0 0
Table 7 – Number of Households Served
Narrative Information
The City did not utilize CDBG funds to undertake housing activities during PY 2022-23. HARC reports it
provided rental assistance to 123 very low-income Palm Desert households.
The City is not a recipient of HOME funds.
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CAPER 11
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c)
Evaluate the jurisdiction’s progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending
homelessness through:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The City is actively involved in multiple activities to address the needs of homeless persons, which include
coordination with the Continuum of Care. For example, the City is involved in regional coordination efforts
between stakeholders throughout the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. The City has historically
funded homelessness services coordinated regionally through the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments (CVAG). For years, the City contributed funds to CVAG for the operation of Roy’s Desert
Resource Center, which permanently closed in July 2017. Since then, CVAG has allocated its regional
financial commitments for other homelessness services. The City recently made another financial
commitment in the amount of $100,000 to CVAG to continue their CV Housing First program that focuses
on providing housing and services to the regions chronically homeless individuals. A summary of
accomplishments is available for reference at City Hall.
The City also operates a homelessness assistance program that includes a homeless resource hotline. The
program contracts with the Riverside University Health System to provide a Behavioral Health Specialists
in Palm Desert to focus on providing homelessness services. Please note the County of Riverside
coordinates the Continuum of Care as well.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City of Palm Desert did not utilize CDBG funds in the program year to address the emergency shelter
nor the transitional housing needs of homeless persons. The City supported the regional CoC and
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funded sub-recipients that provide bridge housing for persons
experiencing homelessness.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after being
discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities,
mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and
institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing,
health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
The City utilized CDBG and CDBG-CV resources to provide food, COVID testing, and other support services
for seniors, the disabled, and children. These social safety net services assisted many individuals and
households avoid homelessness.
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CAPER 12
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
The Riverside County CoC is responsible for implementing the regional discharge plan – the City supports
these efforts. The discharge plan aims to prevent local institutions from releasing individuals into
homelessness. Elements of the discharge plan include the following:
• Encourage the use of mainstream resources that are available to homeless individuals.
• Provide a comprehensive listing of Riverside County agencies, divisions, and departments that serve
homeless persons or that contract with agencies that serve homeless persons, emphasizing assisting
chronically homeless persons.
• Educate the community regarding the challenges faced by the homeless, including living with a
disability or living with extremely low-income benefits (such as SSI).
• Link individuals with disabilities to community housing that provides wrap-around services.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
To help individuals experiencing homelessness transition into permanent housing, the Riverside CoC has
increased resources for rapid re-housing assistance. Rapid rehousing aims to place a household into
housing as quickly as possible and provides wrap-around supportive services. The Riverside CoC partners
with the County’s Economic Development Agency (EDA) to implement a regional rapid rehousing
program. This partnership has increased the number of homeless households that are rapidly re-
housing. The County CoC is also responsible for implementing the regional Homeless Coordinated Entry
System. This housing/service triage system prioritizes scarce resources to individuals experiencing
prolonged episodes of homelessness and that rank high in a vulnerability index. The City of Palm Desert
is a member of the Riverside CoC and supports these efforts.
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CAPER 13
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
The City does not operate a Public Housing Authority, however provides support to the __Public Housing
Authority.
Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in
management and participate in homeownership
The City does not operate a Public Housing Authority.
Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
The City does not operate a Public Housing Authority.
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CAPER 14
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as
barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i)
The City’s Consolidated Plan identifies a strategy to eliminate barriers to the provision of affordable
housing. The strategy addresses housing costs via incentives to develop, maintain, or improve affordable
housing in the jurisdiction. Public policies such as taxes, land use controls, zoning, building codes, fees,
and growth limits also impact the cost of housing.
The City continued to discuss with private developers the need to construct residential projects and
include a certain percentage of affordable housing units. CDBG funded plans were not submitted for
projects with an affordable housing component; however, the City has approved two housing projects
and will continue to encourage private developers to build affordable housing.
Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City continued to provide CDBG and City funding resources to assist households facing housing
insecurity, living in poverty, and persons experiencing homelessness. The City partnered with numerous
local nonprofit organizations to address a myriad of issues faced by underserved populations. During the
reporting period, the following services were provided to assist underserved residents:
• Senior services, including mental health counseling to assist seniors in coping with isolation and
depression resulting from stay-at-home directives
• Services for persons with disabilities
• Educational and emotional support services for youths
• Emergency shelter and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness
• Fair housing services to address and resolve tenants/landlord issues, address allegations of fair
housing law violations, and navigate issues related to the COVID-19 eviction/foreclosure moratorium
Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City did not use CDBG program resources to undertake housing activities that triggered HUD’s lead-
based paint hazards compliance. However, as indicated in the Consolidated Plan, the City referred
residents with Lead-Based Paint Hazards concerns to Riverside County Health Services Lead Hazard
Reduction Section Department. Additionally, the City distributed brochures regarding Lead-Based Paint
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CAPER 15
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Hazards through the Housing Successor Agency and the City’s Building and Safety Department to
contractors, homeowners, and renters. Nonprofit partners, such as the Fair Housing Council, also
distribute the Lead-based Paint Hazards brochures to educate the public regarding lead-based paint
hazards.
Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
According to the U. S. Census Bureau, approximately 13.1 percent of Palm Desert residents live in
poverty. This figure includes 18.8 percent of children age 18 and younger and 8.6 percent of residents
age 65 and older. As previously reported, over 48 percent of all CDBG/CDBG-CV program beneficiaries
have extremely low income – over 71 percent of beneficiaries had very low-income (50 percent of the
county median income). During the reporting period, the City allocated significant CDBG and CDBG-CV
resources to assist lower-income Palm Desert residents, especially those with extremely low and very low-
income. Services provided include a food bank, counseling, medical services and referrals, and rental
assistance to prevent the loss of shelter.
Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City continues to partner with local government entities, service providers, and other
agencies/organizations tasked with similar goals and objectives to improve the quality and quantity of
services provided to the homeless and lower-income persons. Working with various County of Riverside
departments and the many local nonprofits has created a cohesive working relationship to address Palm
Desert's needs and the needs of the greater Coachella Valley. These collaborative actions have address
gaps in the regional institutional structure.
As previously outlined, the City has established several partnerships with nonprofits, the regional CoC,
and county departments to address the needs of the City’s lower-income residents. For example, the City
continued to work with the Riverside County Department of Mental Health and the Department of Social
Services to address homelessness and mental health issues.
Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service
agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City continued efforts to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
services agencies during the reporting period. These efforts include the following:
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CAPER 16
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
• The City is a member of the CVAG Homeless Committee, which has a membership of all Coachella Valley
cities, County of Riverside Supervisor’s office, County of Riverside departments, Desert Health Care
District, and various nonprofit organizations.
• The City is a member of the Riverside County CoC, including various local jurisdictions, the County,
nonprofits, and other interested individuals and organizations.
• The City typically conducts an annual Community Meeting, publishes meeting information in the Desert
Sun newspaper, and posts information on the City website. These efforts were postponed due to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
• The City typically conducts seminars on crime-free multi-family housing for landlords. These efforts were
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The City provides flyers and materials directing residents to the regional social services 211 system and
other local service providers.
• The City provides meeting facilities for fair housing informational meetings for landlords who have units
available for lower-income households.
• The City contracts with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, which provides workshops to
educate and inform residents and property owners/managers about fair housing laws. In-person
workshops were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, workshops were available online.
Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the
jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a)
Consolidated Plan regulations require CDBG recipients to (1) examine and attempt to alleviate housing
discrimination within their jurisdiction; (2) promote fair housing choice for all persons; (3) provide
opportunities for all persons to reside in any given housing development, regardless of race, color,
religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin; (4) promote housing that is accessible to and
usable by persons with disabilities; and (5) comply with the non-discrimination requirements of the Fair
Housing Act. The City hired Castaneda and Associates to complete its Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice and Fair Housing Action Plan (AI). The following action steps were identified in the AI:
• Publish information on the City’s website describing reasonable accommodation procedures. The City’s
“Americans with Disabilities Act and the City” web page links several related documents, including the
City’s procedures for requesting accommodations.
• Continue to support the efforts of the private and nonprofit sectors to address the needs of the
residents. The City contracted with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County to provide fair housing
outreach, education, and enforcement services.
• Utilize the Housing Element site inventory in making future location decisions regarding the sites suitable
for affordable housing. The2022-2029 Housing Element contain an inventory of vacant land suitable for
affordable housing development.
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CAPER 17
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• Fair Housing of Riverside County – should continue to provide fair housing-related workshops and
distributed related information. As indicated above, the City continues to contract with the Fair Housing
Council of Riverside County to provide fair housing outreach, education, and enforcement services,
including producing and distributing fair housing educational information.
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CAPER 18
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of
the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs
involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
The monitoring plan that the City has in place and will continue to implement is outlined in the
Consolidated Plan. The monitoring plan indicates that the City will monitor all HUD-funded activities and
subrecipients per applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations and
requirements. The guiding principles and objectives of the monitoring plan help ensure that the primary
benefits of activities are intended, directed, and received by targeted groups, including but not limited to
low and moderate-income households, homeless, elderly, at-risk youth, persons with disabilities, and
women and minority-owned businesses.
Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to
comment on performance reports.
To encourage resident participation in the City’s CDBG and CDBG-CV program, the City published a notice
on September 6, 2023, announcing a 15-day public comment period for the 2022-23 CAPER. The CAPER
was made available for public review on the City’s website September 12, 2023 through September 28,
2023 (www.cityofpalmdesert.org). All residents are invited to speak on the subject of the CAPER at the
public hearing on September 28, 2023 at City Hall Council Chamber 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
CA. A copy of this notice and a summary of written comments is provided as Attachment 3.
CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives
and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its
experiences.
As required by HUD, the City undertook two substantial amendments to the Consolidated Plan/Action
Plan to receive and allocate CDBG-CV funds. No additional amendments or changes to Consolidated
Plan or Action Plan were undertaken during this reporting period.
Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI)
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CAPER 19
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
grants?
No
[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year.
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CAPER 20
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives
and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its
experiences.
As required by HUD, the City undertook two substantial amendments to the Consolidated Plan/Action
Plan to receive and allocate CDBG-CV funds. No additional amendments or changes to Consolidated
Plan or Action Plan were undertaken during this reporting period.
Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI)
grants?
No
[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year.
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CAPER 21
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-58 – Section 3
Identify the number of individuals assisted and the types of assistance provided
Total Labor Hours CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF
Total Number of Activities 0 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Hours
Total Section 3 Worker Hours
Total Targeted Section 3 Worker Hours
Table 8 – Total Labor Hours
Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Public Housing
Targeted Workers
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Other Funding
Targeted Workers.
Direct, on-the job training (including apprenticeships).
Indirect training such as arranging for, contracting for, or paying tuition
for, off-site training.
Technical assistance to help Section 3 workers compete for jobs (e.g.,
resume assistance, coaching).
Outreach efforts to identify and secure bids from Section 3 business
concerns.
Technical assistance to help Section 3 business concerns understand
and bid on contracts.
Division of contracts into smaller jobs to facilitate participation by
Section 3 business concerns.
Provided or connected residents with assistance in seeking employment
including: drafting resumes,preparing for interviews, finding job
opportunities, connecting residents to job placement services.
Held one or more job fairs.
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that can
provide direct services or referrals.
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that provide
one or more of the following: work readiness health screenings,
interview clothing, uniforms, test fees, transportation.
Assisted residents with finding child care.
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend community college or a four
year educational institution.
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend vocational/technical training.
Assisted residents to obtain financial literacy training and/or coaching.
Bonding assistance, guaranties, or other efforts to support viable bids
from Section 3 business concerns.
Provided or connected residents with training on computer use or online
technologies.
Promoting the use of a business registry designed to create
opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses.
Outreach, engagement, or referrals with the state one-stop system, as
designed in Section 121(e)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act.
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CAPER 22
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Other.
Table 9 – Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program
Narrative
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CAPER 23
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Attachment
PR26 - CDBG Financial Summary
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CAPER 24
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
PR26 - CDBG-CV Financial Summary Report
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CAPER 25
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Public Notice and Public Comments
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THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATIONREPORT. (CAPER)
Joe Barron
Finance Department
September 28, 2023
Supplemental - Item 15a
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INTRODUCTION
The 2022/23 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) is required by HUD to assess the
City’s use of federal grant funds to meet
priority housing and community needs as
identified in the City’s Five-Year Con
Plan.
The CAPER for the 2022/23 Program
Year provides an overview of the City's
accomplishments during that time using
(CDBG) funds.
2Supplemental - Item 15a
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PROGRAM RESULTS
HOW MANY PEOPLE SERVED
•399 people were served using
CDBG Funds.
•100% of those served fell below
80% of the poverty line.
FUNDING UTILIZED
•The City of Palm Desert was awarded
$394,525 for the Program Year.
•To date, the City expended a total of
$106,604 to qualifying programs.
•The City was also awarded CDBG-CV
during the pandemic. $36,691.54 was
expended in program year 2022/23.
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4
PROGRAM RESULTS
ACTIVITIES FUNDED WITH CDBG
PROJECT
FUNDED
AMOUNT
EXPENDED
AMOUNT
PEOPLE
SERVED
Desert Access and Mobility $10,000 $4,404 23
Fair Housing Council $42,200 $42,200 357
Operation Safe House $10,000 $10,000 19
Desert Arc-ADA Improvements $80,000 $0 Pending
Cahuilla Hills Park- ADA Improvements $193,420 $0 Pending
Grant Administration $58,905 $50,000 N/A
Total $394,525 $106,604 399
CVEP - COVID Relief $36,692 $36,692 N/A
Grand Total $431,217 $143,296 399
Supplemental - Item 15a
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THANK YOU
Joe Barron
jbarron@palmdesert.gov
(760) 776-6491
Supplemental - Item 15a
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 28, 2023
PREPARED BY: Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk
REQUEST: PALM DESERT REDISTRICTING 2023 – PUBLIC HEARING #2 TO RECEIVE
INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY REGARDING THE REDRAWING OF
ELECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive and file a report on the redistricting process and permissible criteria to be considered
to redraw district boundaries.
2. Conduct a public hearing to receive public input on district boundaries.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
On June 22, 2023, the City Council unanimously directed staff to take the necessary steps to
transition to five single-member districts prior to the November 2024 Election and to eliminate
use of Ranked Choice Voting in future elections. On August 24, 2023, the City Council adopted
the Redistricting Public Education and Outreach Plan.
The City is initiating a redistricting process to shift from the current two -district system to a new
five-district system. The redistricting process will determine where the new City Council district
lines will be drawn. The new districts will impact how voters elect City Council Members until the
next redistricting process following the 2030 Census. The districts must be drawn using the 2020
census data and in compliance with the FAIR MAPS Act, which was adopted by the California
legislature as Assembly Bill 849 and took effect January 1, 2020.
Under the Act, the City Council shall draw and adopt boundaries using the following criteria in
the listed order of priority (Elections Code 21621(c)):
1. Comply with the federal requirements of equal population and the Voting Rights Act ;
2. Geographically contiguous;
3. Undivided neighborhoods and “communities of interest” (socio-economic geographic
areas that should be kept together);
4. Easily identifiable boundaries;
5. Geographical compactness (do not bypass one group of people to get to a more distant
group of people); and
6. Shall not favor or discriminate against a political party.
Once the prioritized criteria are met, other traditional districting principles can be considered,
such as:
1. Respect voters’ choices / continuity in office; and
2. Future population growth.
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City of Palm Desert
Public Hearing #2 – Palm Desert Redistricting 2023
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The purpose of this public hearing is to inform the public about the districting process and to
hear from the community on what factors should be taken into consideration while creating
district boundaries. The public is requested to provide input regardin g communities of interest
and other local factors that should be considered while drafting district maps. A community of
interest under Elections Code Section 21621(c) is “a population that shares common social or
economic interests that should be included within a single district for purposes of its effective
and fair representation.”
Possible features defining community of interest might include, but are not limited to:
1. School attendance areas;
2. Natural dividing lines such as major roads, hills, or highways;
3. Areas around parks and other neighborhood landmarks;
4. Common issues, neighborhood activities, or legislative/election concerns; and
5. Shared demographic characteristics, such as:
a) Similar levels of income, education, or linguistic insolation;
b) Languages spoken at home; and
c) Single-family and multi-family housing unit areas.
Public Participation
The public in encouraged to participate and provide input at the community workshops and public
hearings. The public may provide input during the public comment perio d of these meetings or
by contacting the City Clerk’s Office via email or phone:
City of Palm Desert
Attn: Anthony Mejia, City Clerk
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
cityclerk@palmdesert.gov
(760) 346-0611
The public may also subscribe to a mailing list to stay informed about upcoming redistricting
meetings by contacting the City Clerk’s Office as noted above.
The online map drawing system and paper map kits are available early and can be accessed at
https://redistrictpd.org/ under the “draw a map” tab. Map drawing workshops will be held on
October 4 and 16 in which the City’s demographer will demonstrate the online mapping tool and
answer questions. The deadline to submit a map for City Council consideration is Wednesday,
November 1, 2023. All submitted maps will be evaluated and presented to the City Council at its
meeting on November 16, 2023.
Additionally, City staff is available to present on the redistricting process and how to participate at
any interested civic or community group meetings. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office to
schedule a presentation.
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City of Palm Desert
Public Hearing #2 – Palm Desert Redistricting 2023
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Community Workshop #1
On September 6, 2023, at 6 p.m., the City conducted a Redistricti ng Community Workshop at
the Palm Desert City Hall, Administrative Conference Room, and via Zoom. City staff facilitated
a brief presentation and a robust question -and-answer period. However, no attendees desired
to offer public comment. The workshop video was posted to the redistricting website, under the
schedule tab: https://redistrictpd.org/
Public Hearing #1
On September 14, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., the City Council conducted a pre-map Public Hearing with
in-person and virtual access. City staff facilitated a brief presentation and responded to questions
submitted by the public. However, no attendees desired to offer public comment. Links to the
meeting agenda, staff report, video, presentation, and public comment a re posted on the City
redistricting webpage, under the schedule tab: https://redistrictpd.org/.
Next Steps
On September 28, 2023, the City Council will conduct Public Hearing #2 to seek additional public
input and provide direction on criteria to be considered while drafting district maps. Following
that hearing, early draft maps will be posted to the redistric ting website and available at City Hall.
The dates for all community workshops, map drawing workshops, and public hearings are
available at https://redistrictpd.org/
Sequencing of Elections: Prior to adoption of a final map, the City’s demographer will propose
the sequencing of elections. The demographer and City Council must take into consideration
public testimony related to the sequencing of elections including whether a particular area has
a history of being under-represented and should be assigned a 2024 election cycle. Secondarily,
it is standard practice to match the district election years to the year of the resident officeholder.
The sequencing of elections will not result in a shortened term for any officeholder.
Legal Review:
This report has been reviewed by William Priest and the City Attorney’s Office.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the conduct of this public hearing.
ATTACHMENT:
PowerPoint Presentation
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Palm Desert Redistricting 2023
P u b l i c H e a r i n g #2
September 28, 2023
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Background
On June 22, 2023, the City Council unanimously directed
staff to take the necessary steps to transition to five
single-member districts prior to the November 2024
Election.
On August 24, 2023, the City Council unanimously
adopted the Redistricting Public Education and
Outreach Plan
Public Education & Outreach Plan
Direction to Transition to Five DIstricts
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Purpose of this Public Hearing
To inform the public about the redistricting process and to hear from the
community on what factors should be taken into consideration while
creating district maps.
The public is requested to provide input regarding communities of interest
and other local factors to be considered while drafting district maps.
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Existing
Two-District
Map
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1. Federal Laws
Equal Population
Federal Voting Rights Act
No Racial Gerrymandering
2. California Criteria
(in priority order):
1. Geographically contiguous
2. Minimize division of neighborhoods
and "communities of interest" (Socio-
economic geographic areas that should
be kept together)
3. Easily identifiable boundaries
4. Compact (Do not bypass one group of
people to get to a more distant group of
people)
Prohibited: "Shall not favor or discriminate
against a political party."
1. Federal Laws 3. Other Traditional
Redistricting Principles
Respect voters' choice / avoid
unnecessary pairing of incumbents
Future Population Growth
District Map Drawing Criteria
Source: NDC
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Communities of Interest
Natural dividing lines such as
major roads, hills, and highways
Areas around parks and other
neighborhood landmarks
Common issues, neighorhood
activities, or legislative/election
concerns
Shared demographic
information, such as:
School attendance areas
Possible features defining communities of interest might include, but are not limited to:
Similar levels of income, education, or
linguistic isolation
Languages spoken at home
Single-family and multi-family housing
unit areas
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Public Participation
Provide input at an upcoming community workshops or public hearing.
Spanish and ASL Interpreters will be available at all workshops.
Spanish and ASL Interpreters available upon request for public hearings.
Submit written comments in-person or via email.
Subscribe for email updates about upcoming meetings.
Submit a draft map(s) by Nov. 1 for City Council consideration.
Request a presentation at a civic or community group meeting.
City of Palm Desert
Attn: Anthony Mejia, City Clerk
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
cityclerk@palmdesert.gov
(760) 346-0611
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Upcoming Meetings & Important Dates
October 4 and 16, at 5:00 pm: Map Drawing Workshops
(Via Zoom)
November 16, at 4:30 pm: Public Hearing for presentation of all
maps and request that the City Council select “focus maps”
(in-person & via Zoom)
November 29, at 6:00 p.m., at Palm Desert iHub: Community
Workshop for presentation of focus maps and solicit public
comment. (In-person only)
December 6, at 6:00 p.m., at Palm Desert City Hall: Community
Workshop for presentation of focus maps and solicit public
comment (In-person & via Zoom)
For the full schedule, visit:
https://redistrictpd.org/
DEADLINE: November 1st to
submit a draft map for City
Council consideration.
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RECOMMENDATION
Conduct the public hearing to receive public input on district boundaries.
Receive and file a report on the redistricting process and permissible criteria to be considered to
redraw district boundaries.
For questions or to schedule a presentation for your community group, please contact:
Anthony Mejia, City Clerk
cityclerk@palmdesert.gov
(760) 346-0611
https://redistrictpd.org/
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