HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-13Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency, Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 13, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Jan Harnik, Councilmember Kathleen Kelly,
Councilmember Gina Nestande, Councilmember Evan Trubee,
and Mayor Karina Quintanilla
1. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION - 4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor
Quintanilla on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall,
located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
2. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Kelly led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INSPIRATION
Mayor Quintanilla provided words of inspiration.
5. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
5.a PROCLAMATION - RETIREMENT OF WILLIAM STRAUSS OF RICHARDS,
WATSON & GERSHON
This item was postponed to a later date.
5.b PRESENTATION - 1ST ANNUAL PARA-KARATE TOURNAMENT
Sensei Tamara Canedo provided a report about her organization and invited the
City Council to attend the first event on July 13, 2024 at Rancho Mirage High
School.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
6.a SHERIFF DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Ltr. Porras provided an update on department activities.
7. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
Councilmembers reported on their attendance at various meetings and events.
Councilmember Kelly requested that staff determine the schedule for street sweeping
on neighborhood streets and share the information with the public. The request was
supported by Mayor Quintanilla and Councilmember Nestande.
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8. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
Eric Livingstone, Palm Desert resident, spoke in opposition to the Pulte Del Webb
development currently underway adjacent to his neighborhood.
Renee Muggeridge, Palm Desert resident, spoke about an incident she experienced
with trying to get a sign erected at her business on Hwy 111.
Ron de Luna, Palm Desert resident, voiced his opinions and concerns regarding Mayor
Quintanilla’s representation of District 1 and travel expenses; stated that he supports
the creation of districts but disagrees with the how District 1 was formed.
Peter Koroczynsky, Palm Desert resident, expressed concern regarding various issues
with Pulte Del Webb development currently underway adjacent to his neighborhood.
Jana Koroczynsky, Palm Desert resident, spoke in opposition to the Pulte Del Webb
development currently underway adjacent to her neighborhood, noting the loss of views
from their house and drainage concerns.
Brad Anderson, Rancho Mirage resident, encouraged residents to attend regional
agency meetings to monitor their activities and programs; asserted that the City’s
appointee to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control Board should be
replaced after serving for 20 years.
Maria Torres, Palm Desert resident, expressed concern regarding the grading and
drainage of the Pulte Del Webb development adjacent to her neighborhood.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
To approve the consent calendar excluding Items 9d and 9t.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.a APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY MINUTES
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Approve the Minutes of May 23, 2024.
Motion Carried
9.b APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 4/1/2024 to 5/31/2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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9.c RECEIVE AND FILE APPLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSES
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Receive and file application for alcoholic beverage licenses for:
1. Little Bar Palm Desert, LLC (Skip's Little Bar) 73560 HWY 111 Ste. B, Palm
Desert
2. Al Nour, LLC (Valley Meat Market) 77932 Country Club Dr. Ste. 2-1, Palm
Desert
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.e APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR FIRE SERVICES COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
NO. C47720 WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO
PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE PREVENTION, RESCUE, AND MEDICAL
EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
1. Approve a Cooperative Agreement No. C47720 with the Riverside County
Fire Department to provide fire protection, fire prevention, rescue, and
medical emergency services for the City of Palm Desert from July 1, 2024,
through June 30, 2025, as approved to final form by the City Attorney.
2. Authorize and direct the Mayor to execute the Cooperative Agreement.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.f RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROJECT LIST TO
BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: ROAD REPAIR & ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-024 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2024-25 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
OF 2017.”
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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9.g APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO HR GREEN CONTRACT C45440 IN THE
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $134,655, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES AND
LAND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT in FY 2023-24
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contact No. C45440 with HR Green Pacific,
Inc., increasing FY 2023-24 agreement in an amount not-to-exceed
$134,655, for unanticipated Engineering Services and Land Development
support.
2. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary
changes to the agreement.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments and documents
necessary to effectuate the actions taken herein.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.h APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH COACHELLA
VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE CV HOUSING FIRST
PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
(CONTRACT NO. C47730)
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Coachella Valley
Association of Governments (CVAG) for the CV Housing First Program
not to exceed $100,000 in FY 2024-25. (Contract No. C47730)
2. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary nonmonetary changes
to the MOU.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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9.i APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. C41660 WITH SAME
DAY EXPRESS FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT’S
PERMANENT PUBLIC ART COLLECTION AND THE EL PASEO SCULPTURE
EXHIBITION
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
1. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C41660 with Same Day
Express in the amount of $55,200 for the term of July 1, 2024, through
June 30, 2025, for maintenance of the City of Palm Desert’s permanent
public art collection and the El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition.
2. Approve up to $30,000 on an as needed basis for additional public art
maintenance and repair services from Same Day Express.
3. Approve up to $6,000 on an as needed basis for inspections of the City’s
permanent public art collection and data entry into the City’s inventory
management system.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute amendment.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.j AWARD CONTRACT NO. C47740 TO THE RAMSAY GROUP TO ADMINISTER
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CDBG) PROGRAM.
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
1. Approve Contract No. C47740 with The Ramsay Group in an amount not
to exceed $45,600 for Administration of the FY 2024-25 CDBG Program.
2. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes
to the agreement.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreement and contract
amendments as per Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 3.30.170.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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9.k AWARD CONTRACT NO. C47750 TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC., OF
INDIO, CA, FOR ARBORICULTURAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $1,114,125 (PROJECT NO. MLS00026)
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
1. Award a three-year Contract No. C47750 to West Coast Arborists, Inc., of
Indio, CA, for arboricultural services for the City of Palm Desert, Desert
Willow Golf Resort, and the Palm Desert Housing Authority in an annual
amount not to exceed $1,114,125.
2. Authorize staff to assign additional services/extra work as determined to
be necessary to perform emergency work, mitigate hazardous conditions
and proactively respond to unforeseen issues.
3. Authorize the City Manager to review and approve written contract
amendment and change order requests for unanticipated conditions 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.
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.l APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT JOINT RECIPIENT
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C47760 WITH THE COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025/26 AND 2026/27
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
1. Authorize participation in the County of Riverside’s Urban County Program
for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27.
2. Authorize the City Attorney to finalize the Joint Recipient Cooperative
Agreement No. C47760 as a Metro City with the County of Riverside.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Joint Recipient Cooperative
Agreement as a Metro City with the County of Riverside and take any
other actions necessary to effectuate the action taken herewith.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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9.m AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS ASSEMBLY BILL 2766 MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (CONTRACT NO. C22646)
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
1. Approve Amendment No. 6 to the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments (CVAG) Assembly Bill 2766 Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU), extending the term through June 30, 2026, and maintaining the
contributions at 75% for the Regional PM 10 Street Sweeping Program.
(Contract No. C22646)
2. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary nonmonetary changes
to the agreement.
3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.n AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF
169,000 POUNDS OF GRASS SEED FROM THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE
BIDDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 (PROJECT NO. MLS00021)
(CONTRACT NO. C47770)
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase of 169,000 pounds of
grass seed from the lowest responsible bidder for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
(Contract No. 47770)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.o RESOLUTION NO. 2024-025 TO AUTHORIZE DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE
RECORDS FROM THE CITY MANAGER DIVISION
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-025 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 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER, AS INDICATED ON
THE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE (ADOPTED DECEMBER 15, 2022),
RECORDS FROM 1994 THROUGH 2019.”
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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9.p RECEIVE AND FILE THE INVESTMENT REPORT, GENERAL FUND,
PARKVIEW OFFICE COMPLEX, AND DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT
FINANCIAL MONLTHLY REPORTS FOR JANUARY THROUGH APRIL, 2024
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Receive and file the monthly Investment Report, General Fund, Parkview Office
Complex, and Desert Willow Golf Resort Financial Monthly Reports for January
through April 2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.q RECEIVE AND FILE THE PALM DESERT RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
CORPORATION ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 2023
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Receive and file the Palm Desert Recreational Facilities Corporation (PDRFC)
Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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9.r APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. HA47780 WITH SID’S CARPET BARN, INC.,
FOR FLOOR COVERINGS AT PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY
PROPERTIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
1. Authorize the use of Engineered Floors, LLC, (dba J + J Flooring)
(“Engineered Floors”), an Omnia Partners (“Omnia”) national government
cooperative contract holder for flooring and outdoor surfaces solutions,
Contract 02-146, by property management, at the Palm Desert Housing
Authority (“Authority”) properties pursuant to Section 3.30.160(E) of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code.
2. Approve Agreement No. HA47780 with Sid’s Carpet Barn, Inc., (aka Curtis
Allan Floorcovering, Inc.), (“Sid’s Carpet”), an authorized installer of
Engineered Floors, for procurement and installation of floor coverings and
related supplies and services at the Authority’s properties for a term of one
(1) year with an option to renew the agreement for no more than four
additional one-year terms in an annual amount not to exceed $175,000.
3. Authorize the Executive Director, or his designee, to execute the
agreement, approve written contract amendments and change order
requests for unanticipated conditions per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code, and take any necessary actions to facilitate
execution of agreement with Sid’s Carpet and any documents necessary
to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.s 2024 BIENNIAL NOTICE FOR CITY STAFF TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT
(RESOLUTION NO. 2024-026)
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-026 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING CITY
STAFF TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND SUBMIT THE
2024 BIENNIAL NOTICE AS REQUIRED UNDER THE POLITICAL REFORM
ACT.”
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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9.u LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS TO SMALL
BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AT GO-BIZ
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Ratify letters of opposition to the Governor’s proposed 50% budget cut to the
Small Business Technical Assistance Program (TAP) at GO-Biz.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.v RESOLUTION NOS. 2024-027, 2024-028, and 2024-029 CALLING THE
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, ORDERING
SERVICES, AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE
STATEMENTS
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-027 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, CALLING
FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AND CITY CHARTER.”
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-028 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO
ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10403.”
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-029 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE
PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE
VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024.”
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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9.w REJECT ALL BIDS FOR AQUATIC CENTER RENOVATION DESIGN
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
1. Reject all bids submitted under Request for Proposals for the “Palm
Desert Aquatic Center Renovation Design.”
2. Authorize staff to re-bid the project with revisions to the scope of work.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.x RESOLUTION NO. 2024-030 DESIGNATING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS TO
BE AUTHORIZED AGENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FEDERAL
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-030 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE
CITY MANAGER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, AND CITY TREASURER TO
BE THE AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO PROVIDE REQUIRED ASSURANCES
AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF OBTAINING
FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND SUB-GRANTED THROUGH
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE.”
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
9.d ACCEPT DONATION OF DESERT GOLD MURAL BY ARTISTS KELLIE
PELLEGRINI AND TYLER ONTIVEROS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CITY’S
PERMANENT PUBLIC ART COLLECTION (CONTRACT NO. C47710)
Management Analyst Powell provided a staff report.
Motion by: Councilmember Trubee
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Accept donation of Desert Gold mural by artists Kellie Pellegrini and Tyler
Ontiveros to be included in the City’s permanent public art collection.
(Contract No. C47710)
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign Deed of Gift to City of Palm Desert
form.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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9.t LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 1053 AND ASSEMBLY BILL
2236 RELATED TO REUSABLE GROCERY BAGS
Brad Anderson, Rancho Mirage resident, expressed concern regarding the
banning of plastic bags.
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Ratify letters of support for Senate Bill 1053 and Assembly Bill 2236 related to
reusable grocery bags.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.a PROVIDE DIRECTION ON JUNE 2024 GAY PRIDE MONTH RECOGNITION
Assistant City Manager Escobedo narrated a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to City Council inquiries.
Stephen Nelson, Palm Desert resident, encouraged the City Council to show
support for all residents.
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Direct staff to issue a proclamation and announce on social media in June
recognizing Gay Pride Month, provide an option for Councilmembers and City
staff to participate in the annual Palm Springs Pride parade, and utilize the
display space on the exterior wall of the Council Chamber to recognize Gay Pride
Month in November.
NOES (1): Councilmember Trubee
Motion Carried (4 to 1)
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10.b RESOLUTIONS 2024-031 THROUGH -034 TO PLACE A MEASURE ON THE
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT TO
ESTABLISH A ONE CENT CITY TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX,
CONSOLIDATE WITH STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, AND SET
DEADLINES AND RULES FOR ARGUMENTS
Finance Director Chavez narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
City Council inquiries.
Stephen Nelson, Palm Desert resident, spoke in general support of the measure
and also encouraged the City Council to review and reduce the City's
expenditures.
Brad Anderson, Rancho Mirage resident, expressed concern regarding the sales
tax increase and encouraged the City Council to review and reduce the City's
expenditures.
Gregg Akkerman, Palm Desert resident, expressed appreciation for the staff
report and urged the City Council to consider revising the language of the ballot
measure for clarity.
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Seconded by: Councilmember Kelly
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-031 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR
THE PLACEMENT OF A GENERAL TAX MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR
THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE
SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF AN ORDINANCE TO
ENACT A GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (SALES TAX) AT THE
RATE OF ONE CENT (1¢).” with revised language as proposed by staff.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-032 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO
CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE
ELECTIONS CODE.”
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-033 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING
FOR THE FILING OF PRIMARY AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS AND
SETTING RULES FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENTS
REGARDING A CITY MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE NOVEMBER
5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.”
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4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-034 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA EXPRESSING
ITS INTENT TO PRIORITIZE SPENDING OF TRANSACTIONS AND USE
(SALES) TAX REVENUE FOR FIRE PREVENTION, PUBLIC SAFETY,
PARKS, LIBRARY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PURPOSES."
5. Select Mayor Pro Tem Harnik and Councilmember Kelly to author the
argument in favor of the ballot measure and to designate the City Council, or
any of its members, to be additional signatories to the argument.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.a RESOLUTION NO. 2024-035 TO AMEND AND ADOPT LOCAL GUIDELINES
FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE §§ 21000 ET SEQ.)
Mayor Quintanilla opened the public hearing.
Principal Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
City Council inquiries.
Mayor Quintanilla closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-035 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND
ADOPTING LOCAL GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (PUB. RESOURCES CODE §§ 21000 ET
SEQ.).
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
11.b APPROVE A DDLA, RELATED RESOLUTIONS HA-122 and 2024-036, LOAN
FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND ACTIONS RELATED TO THE
CONVEYANCE OF ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 622-370-014 BY AND
BETWEEN THE AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO H&S SECTION 33433
Mayor Quintanilla opened the public hearing.
Housing Manager Gonzales and Principal Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Quintanilla closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
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Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Seconded by: Councilmember Kelly
1. Adopt a Resolution No. HA-122 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM
DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVING A DISPOSITION,
DEVELOPMENT AND LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AUTHORITY
AND CHELSEA INVESTMENTS, INC., (“Parties”) PURSUANT TO
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33433”.
2. Approve Disposition Development and Loan Agreement (“DDLA")
between Parties, including the exhibits in substantial form, for the donation
of the Authority-owned vacant property located off of Country Club known
as APN 622-370-014 to Chelsea Investment Corporation, or its designee,
(the “Developer”, or “Chelsea”) for the construction of 39 units for rental to
extremely low, very low and low income qualified households and one
manager unit (the “Project”), pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
33433.
3. Acknowledge disposition and adopt Resolution No. 2024-036 entitled “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE SECTION IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED
DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT AND LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY AND CHELSEA
INVESTMENTS, INC.”.
4. Authorize Authority Loan to the Developer for the construction of the
Project in the amount of $3,000,000, pursuant to terms of DDLA with loan
being secured by a subordinate deed of trust on the Project.
5. Authorize appropriation of $3,000,000 from the Authority’s Unobligated
Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund balance to Account No.
8734195-4663900.
6. Authorize Chelsea to submit an application, including the DDLA, to the
California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (“TCAC”) for an allocation of
9% Federal Tax Credits (“Federal Tax Credits”).
7. Authorize the Executive Director to finalize and execute the DDLA and
documents deemed necessary to effectuate the DDLA, the donation of the
property and conditions of approval, with such changes thereto as the
Executive Director, in consultation with legal counsel, may deem
necessary and consistent with the purpose of the DDLA and conditions of
approval.
8. Authorize the Chairman to execute documents necessary to effectuate the
transfer.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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12. INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
14. PUBLIC NOTICES
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Níamh M. Ortega, CMC
Assistant City Clerk/Assistant Secretary
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Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk/Secretary
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