HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-26Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency, and Housing Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
October 26, 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, October 26, 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
None.
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Kelly adjourned to Closed Session at 3:30 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
4.a Closed Session Meeting Minutes: October 12, 2023
4.b Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8
4.b.1 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 72-567 HIGHWAY 111
4.b.2 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 1,100 ACRES NORTH OF INTERSTATE
10, SOUTH OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE
PRESERVE, WEST TO PORTOLA AVENUE, AND EAST TO
WASHINGTON STREET
5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Harnik led the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. INSPIRATION
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla 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, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
9.a AWARDS - MINI-MUSTER ART CONTEST
Mayor Kelly presented certificates to the winners of the Mini Muster art contest,
and thanked the fire fighters and teachers who participated in the program. Mike
Lewis, Mini Muster Program Coordinator and Palm Desert Historical Society
representative, provided an overview of the program, and presented a plaque to
the City of Palm Desert for its 29th year of participation.
9.b PRESENTATION - SALTON SEA MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Miguel Hernandez, California Natural Resources Agency, narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Hileman introduced Library Services Director Gary Shafer.
10.a 50th Anniversary Update
Deputy Director of Economic Development narrated a PowerPoint presentation
and responded to City Council inquiries.
11. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
City Councilmembers reported on their attendance at various meetings and events.
Councilmember Harnik encouraged residents to visit the Palm Desert Historical Society.
12. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joan Speer, Palm Desert resident, thanked the California Natural Resources Agency for
their efforts to clean up the Salton Sea, and expressed concern regarding the Salton
Sea Management Program.
Feliz Nunez expressed concern regarding environmental and economic conditions in
the Salton Sea area.
Chuck Parker thanked the Palm Desert City Council for their prior support regarding the
clean-up efforts at the Salton Sea, and shared his disappointment in the long-range
planning of the Salton Sea Management Program.
Nancy Gutierrez, Palm Desert resident, spoke about safety concerns and health
consequences relative to increased 5G technology.
Mike Morsch, Palm Desert resident, shared information regarding a meeting at Palm
Desert Greens Country Club to discuss the need for the proposed City sales tax.
Barbara Wasserkrug, Palm Desert resident, spoke against the increase of devices
utilizing 5G technology and other information-sharing electronic technology, asserting
that they can cause illnesses and may result in the misuse of the information gathered.
Anthony Morris, Palm Desert resident, spoke about health effects and ailments relative
to Hexavalent Chromium 6 distributed in particulate matter (PM10) throughout the
Coachella Valley.
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Brad Anderson, Rancho Mirage resident, expressed his concern regarding the
increasing mosquito population in the valley, and asserted that the Mosquito Vector
Control Board should be comprised of elected rather than appointed positions.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.a APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY MINUTES
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Approve the Minutes of October 12, 2023.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.b APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Approve the warrants issued for the period 10/5/2023 to 10/17/2023.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.c RECEIVE AND FILE APPLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSES
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Receive and file the applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for:
1. Carmen's Restaurant, 78010 Country Club Dr. Suite 400, Palm Desert
2. Red Barn PD, LLC., 73290 Hwy 111, Palm Desert
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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13.d RESOLUTION NO. 2023-048 ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE ANNUAL
REPORT MADE BY THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-048 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING
RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE BY THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE RIVERSIDE
COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
ANNUAL INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO
SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE.”
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.e ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1401 UPDATING CHAPTER 5.04
REGARDING BUSINESS LICENSING AND TAXING AND MAKING FINDINGS
UNDER CEQA
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Adopt Ordinance No. 1401 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING CHAPTER 5.04
REGARDING BUSINESS LICENSING AND TAXING AND MAKING FINDINGS
UNDER CEQA.”
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.f RATIFY LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR THE LIVING DESERT’S GRANT
APPLICATIONS FOR 66 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Ratify letters of support for The Living Desert’s grant applications to Honda USA
Corporation and Nissan Group of North America for 66 electric vehicle (EV)
charging stations.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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13.g AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. C46540 TO LEONIDA BUILDERS,
INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $363,680 FOR THE BUMP N GRIND TRAILHEAD
NEW PREFABRICATED RESTROOM (PROJECT NO. MPK00006)
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
1. Waive minor proposal irregularities and award Contract No. C46540 to
Leonida Builders, Inc., in the amount of $363,680 for the Bump N Grind
Trailhead New Prefabricated Restroom.
2. Authorize the Finance Department to set aside $55,000 contingency for
unforeseen costs.
3. Authorize transfer out from General Fund 110 to Capital Project Fund 400
in the amount of $230,000.
4. Appropriate $230,000 from Unobligated General Fund Reserves and
transfer to Account No. 4004618-4400100, Citywide Park Improvements.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract
amendments/extensions.
6. Authorize the City Manager to review and approve change orders for any
unforeseen circumstances per Section 3.30.170 of Ordinance No. 1392.
7. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary
changes to the Agreement and the authorize the City Manager to execute
said agreement.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.h THE PARTY IN THE PARK EVENT APPROVALS
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
1. Approve road closure on San Pablo Avenue between Fred Waring Drive
and Magnesia Falls Drive for the Party in the Park Event on November 18,
2023.
2. Approve a budget transfer of $8,000 from the Police Services Account No.
1104210-4304000 to Account No. 1104210-4304200 (Police
Contingency).
3. Approve waiver of all City permit fees associated with the event.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents that may be
necessary to facilitate the event.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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13.i AWARD CONTRACT NO. C46480 TO WILLCORP ENGINEERING OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FREEDOM PARK STORM DAMAGE
CLEANUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $873,436.25 (PROJECT NO. SDS00003)
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
1. Award Contract No. C46480 to WillCorp Engineering of Palm Desert,
California, for the Freedom Park Storm Damage Cleanup in the amount of
$873,436.25.
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a contingency in the amount
of $50,000 for unforeseen conditions.
3. Authorize the City Manager to review and approve written requests for the
use of contingency per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code.
4. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary
changes to the Agreement and the authorize the City Manager to execute
said agreement.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.j RATIFY PREQUALIFIED VENDOR LIST SUBMISSIONS THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Ratify prequalified vendor list submissions received through September 30, 2023,
for the City of Palm Desert, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency, and the Desert Willow Golf Resort.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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13.k APPROVE CONTRACT NO. C46310 WITH JACOBSSON ENGINEERING
CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE DESERT WILLOW PARKING
IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT CFA00025)
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
1. Approve Contract No. C46310 in the amount of $1,529,365 to Jacobsson
Engineering Construction, Inc., of Palm Desert, CA, for the Desert Willow
Parking Improvements (Project No. CFA00025).
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a contingency in the amount
of $152,950 for unforeseen conditions.
3. Authorize the City Attorney to make any non-monetary changes to the
agreement.
4. Authorize the City Manager to review and approve written requests for the
use of contingency per Section 3.30.170 B of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code.
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC)
and the City Clerk to file the NOC upon satisfactory completion of the
Project.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.l ACCEPT TWO PUBLIC PARKS, RELEASE THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE
AND PAYMENT (LABOR AND MATERIALS) BONDS, AND ACCEPT THE
MAINTENANCE (WARRANTY) BOND FOR THE PARKS FOR TR 37506-1,
UNIVERSITY PARK
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
1. Accept two Public Parks on Tract Map No. 37506-1.
2. Release the Faithful Performance and Payment (Labor and Materials)
Bonds each in the amount of $583,932.80.
3. Accept the Maintenance Warranty Bond in the Amount of $58,393.28.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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13.m TROPICAL STORM HILARY RECOVERY UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR
APPROPRIATION 10.26.23
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
1. Receive and file update on the August 2023 Weather Event Storm
Recovery and Redevelopment.
2. Authorize Director of Finance to appropriate $925,000 to Account No.
110459-430900 from committed General Fund Emergency Reserve
Balance.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
14. ACTION CALENDAR
14.a AWARD CONTRACT NO. C46400 TO SPORTS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT,
INC., FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE PALM DESERT
AQUATIC CENTER
City Manager Hileman requested that this item be continued to the November 16,
2023, City Council meeting.
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Trubee
Continue item to the meeting of November 16, 2023.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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14.b REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK AND DIRECTION REGARDING CHANGES TO
ONE ELEVEN DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATED ZONING CODE SECTIONS,
AND CHAPTER 10 OF THE GENERAL PLAN
Councilmember Harnik recused herself due to proximity to her home and left the
meeting room.
Councilmember Trubee recused himself due to proximity to his business and left
the meeting room.
Mayor Kelly appointed Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla and herself to a Downtown
Zoning Subcommittee (Ad Hoc) to work with staff relative to the considerations
outlined in the staff report.
Development Services Director Cannone narrated a PowerPoint presentation
and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Receive and file the report as presented.
RECUSED (2): Councilmember Harnik, Councilmember Trubee
Motion Carried (3 to 0)
14.c ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1402 AMENDING AND UPDATING PDMC 8.55 -
REGULATING THE DISCHARGE OF SEWAGE
Chief Building Official Finley provided a staff report and responded to City
Council inquiries.
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Introduce Ordinance No. 1402 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND
UPDATING PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.55 ‘REGULATION
OF THE DISCHARGE OF SEWAGE’ TO UPDATE TERMINOLOGY AND
REFLECT THE CITY’S AND COUNTY’S ROLES IN REGULATING AND
MANAGING ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS (OWTS) AND
MAKE FINDINGS RELATED TO CEQA.”
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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14.d ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-049 TO REMOVE THE LIMIT OF
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR MILLS ACT AGREEMENTS PER
CALENDAR YEAR
Senior Planner Flores narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City
Council inquiries.
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Councilmember Trubee
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-049 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING THE APPLICATION PROCESS, REVIEW
PROCEDURES, AND REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PALM DESERT MILLS ACT PURSUANT TO
PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 29.70.”
2. Direct staff to update the City’s Mills Act Program to include permitting
requirements, review criteria, inspection requirements, and eligible project
types.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
14.e INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1403 AMENDING SECTION 2.28.010
OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO CITY COUNCIL
COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024
Human Resources Manager Staehle narrated a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Councilmember Trubee
1. Introduction of Ordinance No. 1403 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 2.28.010 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION AND
REIMBURSEMENT.”
2. Authorize the City Manager to take action to implement the compensation
change effective January 1, 2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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14.f APPROVE A CHANGE OF COUNCILMEMBER HEALTH BENEFITS TO ALIGN
WITH COACHELLA VALLEY MARKET AND CURRENT EMPLOYEES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024
Human Resources Manager Staehle narrated a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to City Council inquiries.
Brad Anderson, Rancho Mirage resident, spoke in opposition to any financial
increase related to health benefits.
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Councilmember Trubee
1. Approve a change to the Councilmember health benefits to align with the
Coachella Valley market and employees, as well as to increase
transparency regarding Councilmember total compensation (stipend and
health benefits).
2. Authorize the City Manager to take action to implement the health benefits
changes effective January 1, 2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.a ADOPT ORDINANCE 1404 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT, AMEND UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIFIC PLAN, APPROVE
PRECISE PLAN & TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AT SW CORNER OF
TECHNOLOGY DR & GERALD FORD DR
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing.
Principal Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
City Council inquiries.
Linda Evans, representing the Applicant, urged the City Council to approve the
project.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the project:
• Diane Vines, Palm Desert resident, urged the City Council to support the
project, noting an ongoing partnership between the Nursing Street
Medicine program and Desert Care Network to care for the unhoused
population in the Coachella Valley.
• Tom Tolkheim, Palm Desert resident, advised he is a former executive
officer for Tenet Healthcare; urged the City Council to consider the area's
changing demographics and population growth, and opined that the
project is well suited to the surrounding area with proximity to the I-10 and
the university campus.
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• Nicole Criste, representing Terra Nova/Applicant, summarized the
methodology for calculating the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) in response
to a public comment letter dated October 26, 2023.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition of the project:
• Zack Strasters, representing Californians Allied for a Responsible
Economy (CareCA), expressed concern regarding the project's proximity
to residential neighborhoods, air pollution impacts, and land use protocols;
urged the City Council to require an Environmental Impact Report for the
project.
• Anthony Bolanos urged the City Council to postpone approval of the
project and seek additional community input.
• Eric Savedra urged the City Council to involve more community
stakeholders in the project.
• Caesar Ramos, Union Local 433 representative, noted the project should
include the intent to hire locally and requested the City Council deny the
project.
• Louie Lopez, Ironworkers' Local 433 business agent, expressed concern
that the developer is not employing local hiring practices, and requested
that skilled and trade workers be a part of the building process.
• Robert Ramos, Ironworkers' Local 416, spoke in support of the local
community and urged the City Council to deny the project unless the
developer expresses support for hiring local skilled and trained workers.
• Kelilah Federman, representing CareCA, referred to a letter dated October
26, 2023, asserting that the Mitigated Negative Declaration fails to comply
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and asserted the
City must require an Environmental Impact Report.
Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing, there being no other member of the public
wishing to speak.
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-053 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH NO. 2023050370) OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CASE NOS. SP/EA22-0002.”
2. Introduce Ordinance No. 1404 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIFIC
PLAN, AND APPLYING A PROFESSIONAL/MEDICAL OFFICE OVERLAY
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TO A 10.47-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF GERALD FORD DRIVE AND TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
(ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 694-580-026 AND -027) AND
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH NO.
2023050370) OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND A MITAGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.” (CASE NO.
SP/EA22-0002, PP22-0009, TPM23-0002)
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-050 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A PRECISE PLAN AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO DEVELOP A
PHASED 114,700-SQUARE-FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE PARK WITH
RELATED ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS, AND SUBDIVIDE
A 10.47-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF GERALD FORD DRIVE AND TECHNOLOGY DRIVE (ASSESSOR’S
PARCEL NUMBERS 694-580-026 AND -027).”
Motion Carried (4 to 0, Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla Abstain)
15.b CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1405
ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND APPROVING A
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing.
Senior Planner Flores narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City
Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
1. Introduce Ordinance No. 1405 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 ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) TO MODIFY SECTIONS OF
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE
(CASE NO ZOA23-0002).”
2. Adopt a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the General Rule Exemption
under Section 15061(b)(3) “General Rule.”
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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15.c ADOPT A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE KNOWN AS THE “CHARLES AND JUNE GIBBS
HOUSE II” A HISTORIC LANDMARK LOCATED AT 45666 SHADOW
MOUNTAIN DRIVE (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 640-293-003)
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing.
Principal Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
City Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-051 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE
“CHARLES AND JUNE GIBBS HOUSE II” A HISTORIC LANDMARK LOCATED
AT 45666 SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 640-
293-003).”
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
15.d ADOPT RESOLUTION No. 2023-052 AMENDING THE TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) APPLICABLE TO ALL DEVELOPMENTS
IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM
CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061, 15062 AND
15378
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing.
Development Services Director Cannone provided a staff report and responded
to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
Motion by: Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-052 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) APPLICABLE TO ALL
DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND FINDING THE
ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTIONS 15061, 15062 AND 15378.”
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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16. INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
17. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Níamh M. Ortega
Assistant City Clerk/Assistant Secretary
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Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk/Secretary
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