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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Package - StudySession_Jan25_2024 PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MEETING AGENDA Thursday, January 25, 2024 2:30 p.m. Council Chamber, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the purpose of the Study Session is to review the items listed on the agenda. No action will be taken. Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION 2.STUDY SESSION TOPICS 2.a STUDY SESSION: CITY COUNCIL ROLES AND NEW LAWS & ELECTIONS UPDATE 3 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file a presentation regarding City Council Roles and New Laws and Elections Update. 2.b STUDY SESSION: TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT STUDIES OF EL PASEO RAISED MID-BLOCK CROSSINGS AND UNIVERSITY PARK ON-STREET PARKING OPTIONS 21 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file an update on the El Paseo raised mid-block crossings and University Park on-street parking options. 2.c STUDY SESSION: PALM DESERT FARMERS' MARKETS UPDATE 49 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file an informational update on Palm Desert Farmers' Markets. 3.ADJOURNMENT 4.PUBLIC NOTICES NOTE: Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference. Study Session is accessible in person or on the City’s website: www.palmdesert.gov under the Council Agenda link at the top of the page. 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 City Council Study Session Page 2 of 52 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: January 25, 2024 PREPARED BY: Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk REQUEST: STUDY SESSION: CITY COUNCIL ROLES AND NEW LAWS & ELECTIONS UPDATE RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file a presentation regarding City Council Roles and New Laws and Elections Update. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: City staff will provide an update on recent changes to the laws related to the Brown Act, Political Reform Act, and Elections. In addition, we will provide a refresher on the role of City Council Liaisons and Alternates to Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Task Forces (collectively known as “Appointed Bodies”). Legal Review: This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. ATTACHMENT: 1. Presentation Page 3 of 52 Page 4 of 52 Get Started January 25, 2024 STUDY SESSION: CITY COUNCIL ROLES AND NEW LAWS & ELECTIONS UPDATE Page 5 of 52 AB 2449 allows individual members to remote participation for Just Cause and Emergency Circumstances. Cannot exceed 3 consecutive months or 20% of regular meetings. AB 557 provides for a legislative body to meet remotely during a proclaimed state of emergency to determine whether meeting in person would present imminent risks to health and safety. Finding must be renewed every 45 days. Assembly Bill 2449 Sunsets January 2026 Assembly Bill 557 No Sunset Date The Brown Act & Remote Participation Page 6 of 52 Annual Work Plans Role of City Council Liaisons Role of Alternate City Council Liaisons Boards, Commissions, Committees, & Task Forces Palm Desert Municipal Code 2.34.060: City council liaisons facilitate communication between the city council and appointed bodies. A city council liaison is not a member nor advocate of the appointed body and does not give direction or influence decisions but can assist and provide information. Page 7 of 52 Ballot Designations Elections Code 13107(a)(1): Words designating the elective city office which the candidate holds at the time of filing the nomination documents to which the candidate was elected by vote of the people Mayor & Mayor Pro Tem Council Member/Incumbent Can not be used as a ballot designation. These titles can be used in the candidate statement. Councilmember is an acceptable ballot designation Incumbent may not be used for district-based elections, unless the member was directly elected from that district. Page 8 of 52 Senate Bill 1439: Amendments to the Levine Act Local officials must recuse themselves from most license, permit, contract, or other entitlement decisions involving a person who contributed more than $250 to their political campaigns within 12 months before the decision, unless they comply with specific disclosure and refund requirements. Local officials are prohibited from accepting, soliciting, or directing campaign contributions over $250 from a party or participant involved in a pending proceeding to any political campaign committee - their own or others. This prohibition lasts 12 months after a final decision. Page 9 of 52 Page 10 of 52 Page 11 of 52 Page 12 of 52 Page 13 of 52 Page 14 of 52 Page 15 of 52 Page 16 of 52 Page 17 of 52 Page 18 of 52 Page 19 of 52 Page 20 of 52 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: January 25, 2024 PREPARED BY: Bassam AL-Beitawi, Senior Project Manager REQUEST: STUDY SESSION: TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT STUDIES OF EL PASEO RAISED MID-BLOCK CROSSINGS AND UNIVERSITY PARK ON- STREET PARKING OPTIONS RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file an update on the El Paseo raised mid-block crossings and University Park on- street parking options. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: City staff has recently undertaken various requested traffic assessment studies, including on the El Paseo raised mid-block crossings and University Park on-street parking options. The purpose of this study session is to review the findings and recommendations of the assessment studies for Council discussion. Legal Review: This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office. Page 21 of 52 Page 22 of 52 City Council Study Session Traffic Assessment Studies: University Park Area Parking & El Paseo Raised Mid-block Crosswalks January 25, 2024 Page 23 of 52 Agenda University Park Area Parking Background Existing Conditions Alternatives Recommendations El Paseo Raised Mid-block Crosswalks Background Methodology & Design Criteria Existing Conditions Recommendations Page 24 of 52 University Park Area Parking Study: Background Why study parking around University Park? Continual growth has increased demand on park space (increased parking demands) Requests from residents to increase parking, especially near Dog Park What is the purpose of the parking study? Explore options to increase parking How far apart is University Dog Park & University Park East? Approximately 0.4 miles apart Page 25 of 52 13 Parking Spaces 10 Parking Spaces University Dog Park University Park East University Park Area: Existing Conditions Located in northern area of city New housing development between parks Speed limit: 35 mph (University Park Drive) 40 mph (College Drive) Dog Park & Park East 13 parking spaces (2 ADA spaces)Dog Park 10 parking spaces (1 ADA space) Park East 48’ wide (curb-to-curb) 11’ wide travel lane 6’ wide bike lane in each direction 12’ wide raised median island On-street parking prohibited (both sides) University Park Drive Page 26 of 52 University Dog Park Page 27 of 52 University Dog Park: Short-term Recommendations  Most feasible options Implemented quickly Why recommend short-term solutions? Reduce size of parking spaces from 13’ to 9’ (minimum width) Restripe parking spaces to gain 1 additional parking space Does the Study have any short-term solutions? Not recommended 1 additional space does not meet demand Is this short-term solution recommended? Page 28 of 52 Alternative 1: Parking Pocket Construct a parking pocket (northwest of College Drive) Provides 10 additional parking spaces (2 ADA spaces) Requires retaining wall with fill to bring parking area to street level Cost: $710,000 ($71,000 per space) University Dog Park: Long-term Recommendations Page 29 of 52 University Dog Park: Long-term Recommendations Alternative 2: Parking Area Construct a parking area (driveway into College Drive) Requires grading of slope Provides pedestrian access to park from existing path Provides 30 additional parking spaces (2 ADA spaces) Cost: $1,745,000 ($58,200 per space) Page 30 of 52 Divert Bicycle Traffic onto Sidewalk University Dog Park: Long-term Recommendations Alternative 3: Street Parking Remove raised median on University Drive (Baylor Way & College Drive) Remove Class II bike lane & divert bicycle traffic to sidewalk Realign travel lanes to accommodate left & right turns (College Drive) Provides 48 additional parking spaces Cost: $197,000 ($4,100 per space) Page 31 of 52 Page 32 of 52 University Park East Page 33 of 52 University Park East: Long-term Recommendations Alternative 4: Parking Expansion Expand cutout parking spaces 28 total parking spaces 19 new (1 ADA) 9 existing (1 ADA) Requires at least 30’ from bike ramps off the sidewalk Cost: $974,000 ($51,300 per space) Page 34 of 52 Recommendations: University Park Area Alternative 3 –Street Parking Most feasible alternative Provides permanent solution to mitigate parking shortage Provides the most spaces for the lowest costs Location Recommendation Cost Per Space Total Cost Alternative 1: Parking Pocket Build new parking pocket to accommodate 10 additional parking spaces (2 ADA parking spaces) $71,000 $710,000 Alternative 2: Parking Area Build new parking area above park to accommodate 30 parking spaces (2 ADA parking spaces) $58,200 $1,745,000 Alternative 3: Street Parking Remove existing median & bike lane, & divert bike lane into sidewalk to accommodate 48 parking spaces on both sides of street $4,100 $197,000 Location Recommendation Cost Per Space Total Cost Alternative 4: Parking Expansion Build new/expand parking area to accommodate 19 additional parking spaces (2 ADA parking spaces) $51,300 $974,000 University Dog Park University Park East Page 35 of 52 El Paseo Raised Mid-block Crosswalks Page 36 of 52 Raised Mid-block Crosswalks: Background Why study the raised crosswalks on El Paseo? El Paseo merchants requested the City to install additional mid-block crosswalks on El Paseo (Highway 74 & San Pablo Avenue) What locations are apart of the study? Review 3 existing locations Review 3 new locations What is the suggested design / type of new raised crosswalks? Similar to 3 raised crosswalks on El Paseo & Larkspur Lane Page 37 of 52 Methodology Evaluate existing roadway conditions Field visit & observations of pedestrians' travel behavior Data collection Traffic volume Speed measurements Pedestrian counts & certain locations Collision data analysis (October 2018 -October 2023) Design Criteria National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Federal Highway Administration Guidelines (FHWA) Raised Mid-block Crosswalks: Methodology & Design Criteria Page 38 of 52 Review 3 existing locations for upgrades: El Paseo (San Pablo Avenue & Larkspur Lane) El Paseo (Larkspur Lane & San Luis Rey Avenue) Larkspur Lane (El Paseo & Shadow Mountain Drive) RRFB Unit Raised Mid-block Crosswalks: Existing Locations Page 39 of 52 Raised Mid-block Crosswalks: Recommended Upgrades to Existing Locations Location Recommendation Cost El Paseo (San Pablo Avenue to Larkspur Lane)•Retain & improve crosswalk •Upgrade RRFB system $130,000 El Paseo (Larkspur Lane to San Luis Rey Avenue)•Retain & improve crosswalk •Upgrade RRFB system $130,000 Larkspur Lane (El Paseo & Shadow Mountain Drive)•Construct a sidewalk bulb-out on east & west sides •Upgrade RRFB system $240,000 Page 40 of 52 Recommended Upgrades to: Larkspur Lane (El Paseo & Shadow Mountain Drive) Construct a sidewalk bulb-out at raised crosswalk to shorten crossing distance & increase pedestrian visibility Page 41 of 52 Ocotillo Drive & Sage Lane Sage Lane & Lupine Lane Lupine Lane & San Pablo Avenue New El Paseo Crosswalk Options Explored… Page 42 of 52 Collision Data No vehicle-pedestrian collisions observed at location Field Observations Existing segment length is ~800 feet Located near restaurants & jewelry shop Connects to 2 pedestrian-only passages leading to parking areas behind stores No driveways along this segment Recommendation Construct raised pedestrian crossing & RRFB placed at location Cost: $467,500 Raised Mid-block Crosswalks: Ocotillo Drive & Sage Lane El PaseoOcotillo DriveSage LanePage 43 of 52 Collision Data No vehicle-pedestrian observed collisions at location Field Observations Existing segment length is ~675 feet Located near retail stores & 2 jewelry shop Connects to 2 pedestrian-only passages leading to parking areas behind stores No driveways along this segment Recommendation Construct raised pedestrian crossing & RRFB placed at location Cost: $467,500 Raised Mid-block Crosswalks: Sage Lane & Lupine Lane Sage LaneLupine LaneEl Paseo Page 44 of 52 Collision Data No vehicle-pedestrian collisions observed at location Field Observations Existing segment length is ~510 feet Located near retail stores & coffee shop Connects shopping center into interior of north side of block Terminates near existing driveway, which creates potential for vehicle-pedestrian conflicts Recommendation Not recommended Raised Mid-block Crosswalks: Lupine Lane & San Pablo Avenue Lupine LaneEl Paseo San Pablo AvenuePage 45 of 52 Recommendations: New Mid-block Crosswalks Location Recommendation Cost Ocotillo Drive to Sage Lane Construct raised crosswalk w/RRFBs $467,500 Sage Lane to Lupine Lane Construct raised crosswalk w/RRFBs $467,500 Lupine Lane to San Pablo Avenue Not recommended N/A Improvement (Per Location)Cost New decorative “flower” striping (per new location)$34,250 Remove decorative striping from existing locations $2,800 New MUTCD “ladder” type striping $27,000 Colored permeable brick pavers $37,000 Brick pavers $32,000 Costs Include: Total Costs: Page 46 of 52 Questions Page 47 of 52 Page 48 of 52 PALM DESERT FARMER’S MARKET(S) Page 49 of 52 PALM DESERT FARMERS' MARKETS October thru May Wednesday's between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm For -profit operator Not City Sponsored October thru April Sunday’s between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm Non-profit operator City Sponsored Page 50 of 52 COACHELLA VALLEY MARKET COMPARISON City Levels of Sponsorship Levels of Marketing Comments Original Certified Palm Desert Farmers Market $19,696 Facebook: 7 Twitter: 2 City Sponsored Sunday Farmers Market. Certified Farmers Market Palm Desert None Facebook: 17 Twitter: 3 Not a City Sponsored Farmers Market (Wednesday) Indio None Miscellaneous reposts on social media. Not set schedule and the City does not generate content CV Harvest Box is the operator. No Certified Market operator at this time. Indian Wells None Miscellaneous reposts on social media. Not set schedule and the City does not generate content As a private-business the City is not providing any additional assistance nor advertising than they would for others. La Quinta None Miscellaneous reposts on social media. Not set schedule and the City does not generate content Limited contact between the City and operator as the operator is on private property and most information flows through Old Town La Quinta Management Rancho Mirage None At City park, consider it a city event, provided mailers to residents in proximity to event, promote more on social media. Rancho Mirage considers the market a special event, different from other for-profit businesses and provides space at a City park, fee waivers, and assist with advertising. Page 51 of 52 ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS San Pablo – previous location, electrical and water available. Business disruption Civic Center Park – conflicts with other park uses and municipal code The Mall – ample parking and HWY 111 visibility, water availability unknown Page 52 of 52