HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-08-22Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency, Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 22, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Jan Harnik, Councilmember Kathleen Kelly,
Councilmember Gina Nestande, Councilmember Evan Trubee,
Mayor Karina Quintanilla
1. CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 3:15 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor
Quintanilla on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 3:31 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 Quintanilla adjourned to Closed Session at 3:32 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
The following items were considered in closed session:
4.a Closed Session Meeting Minutes: July 11, 2024
4.b Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8
4.b.1 Property Description: Approximately 30+ acres of undeveloped land
near the intersection of Desert Willow Drive and Willow Ridge
4.c Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957
5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Quintanilla reconvened the regular meeting at 4:06 p.m.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Quintanilla led the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. INSPIRATION
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik provided words of inspiration.
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8. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Mejia noted that the City Council directed staff to prepare a one-year
extension to the contract with Best, Best & Krieger, LLP, to provide legal services. The
contract will be presented to the City Council for consideration at the next regular City
Council meeting.
9. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
9.a PROCLAMATION: FIND FOOD BANK - HUNGER ACTION MONTH
Mayor Quintanilla presented a proclamation to FIND Food Bank.
9.b PRESENTATION: FASHION WEEK FOOD & WINE RECAP - PALM SPRINGS
LIFE
City Clerk Mejia displayed video presentations summarizing the Fashion Week
and Food & Wine events. Palm Springs Life representative Paulina Larson
provided a verbal update on the events, and responded to City Council inquiries.
9.c UPDATE: PALM DESERT IHUB
California State University San Bernardino - School of Entrepreneurship
Development Director Dr. Ezequiel Bonillas narrated a PowerPoint presentation
and responded to City Council inquiries.
10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
10.a SHERIFF DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Lt. Porras provided an update and responded to City Council inquiries.
11. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
The City Council reported on their attendance at various meetings and events.
12. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals expressed their disappointment regarding Mayor Quintanilla's
August 10, 2024, Facebook post regarding the Patriot Store on El Paseo, and called
upon her to apologize and/or resign:
• Mike Morsch
• Terry Krogen
• John Newcaster
• Sandra Schultz
• Velma Hagar
• Thomas V. Bruno
• Karen Van Der Ahe
• Dan Flores
• Lin Russo
• Mary CH
• Storm Jenkins
• Ruth Hill
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Susie Houser, noted the Mayor's right to free speech, and requested the City make a
statement noting the Mayor's remarks do not represent the views of the City Council as
a whole.
Miguel Sanchez, expressed his opposition to extremism, division, and the Patriot Store,
and opined that patriotism is inclusive.
Mike Piontkowski, Palm Desert resident, voiced his concerns relative to Monterey
Country Club traffic signal.
Lin Russo, expressed concern regarding the amount of housing construction in the area
of Gerald Ford and Portola Avenue.
Thomas Franke, Development Director at the Inland Empire's Ronald McDonald House,
shared information about their facility and families that they are able to assist.
Anne Piller, Ronald McDonald House Chairman of the Board, invited the City Council
and the public to their gala to be held September 27, 2024.
Jim Wilk, Monarch Technologies owner, shared information about his banking and
payment processing system for cannabis businesses.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR
Clerk's Note: The calendar attachment to Item 13.e incorrectly noted August 21, 2025,
as a regular City Council meeting date. The adopted meeting schedule has been
revised to reflect the corrected date of August 28, 2025.
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
To approve the consent calendar, excluding Items a, b, j, and t.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.c RECEIVE AND FILE APPLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSES
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Received and file application for alcoholic beverage license for:
Eat Wonder, LLC 74275 Hwy 111, Palm Desert, California 92260-4117
Motion Carried
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13.d ACCEPT CONTRACT No. C43210 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CIVIC
CENTER PARK FITNESS, SHADE AND FURNISHINGS IMPROVEMENTS AS
COMPLETE
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Accept Contract No. C43210 with PS Commercial Play, Inc., for the Civic
Center Park Fitness, Shade and Furnishings Improvements Project as
complete.
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to file the Notice of
Completion.
Motion Carried
13.e RESOLUTION NO. 2024-059 SETTING THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-059 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE CITY
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR
2025.”
Motion Carried
13.f RESOLUTION NO. 2024-060 APPROVING THE LIBRARY SERVICES’
INTERNET USE AND PROHIBITION ON YOUTH BULLYING POLICIES
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-060 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
LIBRARY SERVICES’ INTERNET USE AND PROHIBITION ON YOUTH
BULLYING POLICIES.”
Motion Carried
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13.g APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWO SCULPTURES FROM THE 2023/24 EL
PASEO SCULPTURE EXHIBITION (CONTRACT NOS. C48210 AND C48220)
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Approve the purchase of The Seeker (Contract No. C48210) by Delos Van
Earl in the amount of $12,000, and SWIRLY GIRL (Female Superhero)
(Contract No. C48220) by Karen & Tony Barone in the amount of $17,700
from the 2023/24 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition for inclusion in the City of
Palm Desert’s permanent public art collection.
2. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary nonmonetary changes to
the agreements.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any written
requests for change orders, amendments, and any other documents
necessary to effectuate this action, in accordance with Section 3.30.170 of
the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Motion Carried
13.h APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 19 TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINETS FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL HARDWARE UPGRADES (PROJECT NO. MTS00003)
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Approve the purchase of 19 traffic signal cabinets for Traffic Signal
Hardware Upgrades to Econolite Control Products, Inc., in the amount of
$381,718.67.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to
effectuate this action, in accordance with Section 3.30.170 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code.
Motion Carried
13.i APPROVE THE RELOCATION OF RECYCLE BY JOHN BRANSTETTER
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Approve the relocation of Recycle sculpture by John Branstetter, currently
located on El Paseo, to the Burrtec Waste Management Recycle Center on
Corporate Way.
Motion Carried
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13.k AUTHORIZE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR TWO PROJECT MANAGERS TO
ATTEND THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Authorize out-of-state travel for two project managers to attend the American
Public Works Association Conference on September 8 -11, 2024, in Atlanta,
Georgia.
Motion Carried
13.l RESOLUTION NO. 2024-061 TO AUTHORIZE DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE
RECORDS FROM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT, CODE
COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-061 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 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – CODE COMPLIANCE
DIVISION, AS INDICATED ON THE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
(ADOPTED DECEMBER 15, 2022); RECORDS FROM 2017 THROUGH 2019
(EXHIBIT A).”
Motion Carried
13.m FIRST AMENDMENT TO GERALD FORD APARTMENTS, LP HOUSING
AGREEMENT TO DELINEATE THE NUMBER OF 2-BEDROOM AND 3-
BEDROOM UNITS
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 by and between the City of Palm Desert and
Gerald Ford Apartments, a California Limited Partnership (“Owner”), in
accordance with the conditions of approval of the development of 150
units known as Gerald Ford Apartments, a multifamily rental housing
projected located at 75580 Gerald Ford Drive, Palm Desert, California
(“Project”).
2. Authorize the Mayor and/or City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1
and authorize the City Clerk to record Amendment No. 1.
Motion Carried
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13.n AWARD CONTRACT NO. C47800 TO PAVEWEST, INC., FOR THE PARKING
LOT REHABILITATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (PROJECT NO.
MPL00002)
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Award Contract No. C47800 to PaveWest, Inc., for the Parking Lot
Rehabilitation and Maintenance Program in an amount not to exceed
$368,000 for the first year and $500,000 annually thereafter for a one-year
term with four one-year extensions.
2. Appropriate $97,742 from Presidents’ Plaza III – Parking Lot Maintenance
Reserve Fund to Account No. 2824373-4332100.
3. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes
to the agreement.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, any documents
necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith, and approve written
contract amendment and change order requests for unanticipated
conditions per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Motion Carried
13.o RESOLUTION NO. 2024-062 APPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
REGARDING THE USE OF OTHER POWER-DRIVEN MOBILITY DEVICES
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-062 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY REGARDING THE USE OF OTHER POWER-
DRIVEN MOBILITY DEVICES.”
Motion Carried
13.p OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER TO ATTEND
THE LAS VEGAS SOUVENIR & RESORT GIFT SHOW
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Approve out-of-state travel for the Public Affairs Manager to attend the Las Vegas
Souvenir & Resort Gift Show from September 17-20, 2024.
Motion Carried
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13.q APPOINTMENTS TO THE MOBILE HOME PARK RENT REVIEW BOARD
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Appoint Jann Buller, Andrew Firestine, and John Greenwood to the Mobile Home
Park Rent Review Board for a one-year term, ending June 30, 2025.
Motion Carried
13.r RESOLUTION NO. 2024-063 DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED AGENTS FOR
APPLYING FOR THE YOUTH COMMUNITY ACCESS GRANT
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-063 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE
CITY MANAGER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, AND CITY TREASURER AS
AUTHORIZED AGENTS APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
FOR THE YOUTH COMMUNITY ACCESS GRANT PROGRAM.”
Motion Carried
13.s ORDINANCE NO. 1416 TO AMEND MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF TITLE 25 OF
THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT
PER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Ordinance No. 1416 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR SECTIONS 25.16.030, 25.18.040, 25.28.070,
25.34.120, 25.68.020, AND 25.99.020 OF PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE
TITLE 25 AND MAKING A FINDING THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM
FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).”
Motion Carried
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13.u AWARD CONTRACT C47630 TO ECONOLITE SYSTEMS, INC. OF ANAHEIM,
CALIFORNIA, FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL HARDWARE UPGRADES
(PROJECT NO. MTS00003)
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Award Contract No. C47630 to Econolite Systems, Inc., of Anaheim,
California, for the Traffic Signal Hardware Upgrades in the amount of
$211,487.75, plus a contingency of $30,000 for unforeseen conditions.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any written
requests for change orders, amendments, and any other documents
necessary to effectuate this action, in accordance with Section 3.30.170 of
the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
3. 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
13.v RESOLUTION NO. 2024-065 AMENDING THE PET REIMBURSEMENT
POLICY TO INCLUDE MICROCHIPPING AND INCREASE THE
REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT FOR SPAYING AND NEUTERING
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-065 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
PET REIMBURSEMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT.”
Motion Carried
13.w ACCEPT CONTRACT NO. C46270 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PALM
DESERT AQUATIC CENTER AND FREEDOM PARK SHADE
IMPROVEMENTS AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO
FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Accept Contract No. C46270 with USA Shade and Fabric Structures (USA
Shade) for the Palm Desert Aquatic Center and Freedom Park Shade
Improvements Project as complete.
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to file the Notice of
Completion.
Motion Carried
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13.x REDUCTION OF THE SUBDIVISION FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND, AND
RELEASE OF THE SURVEY MONUMENTS BOND, AND THE ROUGH
GRADING BOND FOR TRACT MAP NO. 37506-2, UNIVERSITY PARK PHASE
II
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Authorize the City Engineer to reduce Subdivision Faithful Performance
Bond No. 800134560 for Tract Map No. 37506-2 to $1,462,430.
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release Survey Monuments Bond No.
800134560 for Tract Map No. 37506-2.
3. Authorize the City Engineer to release Grading Bond No. 800134559 for
Tract Map No. 37506-2.
Motion Carried
13.y AWARD CONTRACT C47860 TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE
HAYSTACK ROAD TRAFFIC CALMING AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, PROJECT NO. CST00006
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Award a Contract C47860 with All American Asphalt, of Corona, CA, in the
amount of $551,177, plus a 10% contingency, for the Haystack Road
Traffic Calming and Safety Improvements Project, Project No. CST00006.
2. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary nonmonetary changes
to the agreement.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any written
requests for change orders up to contingency amount, amendments, and
any other documents necessary to effectuate this action, in accordance
with Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC)
and the City Clerk to file the NOC upon satisfactory project completion.
Motion Carried
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13.z AWARD CONTRACT C47830 TO GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR
THE PD LINK PHASE 2 PROJECT, PROJECT NO. CST00005
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Award Contract C47830 with Granite Construction Company of Indio, CA,
in the amount of $1,166,000, plus a 10% contingency, for the PD Link
Phase 2 Project, Project No. CST00005.
2. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary nonmonetary changes
to the agreement.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any written
requests for change orders up to the contingency amount, amendments,
and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action, in
accordance with Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC)
and the City Clerk to file the NOC upon satisfactory project completion.
Motion Carried
13.aa AWARD CONTRACT NO. 48240 FOR THE ON-CALL CITYWIDE ADA CURB
RAMP MODIFICATIONS AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
(PROJECT NO. MST00013)
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Award Contract No. C48240 to We R Builders, Inc., for the On-Call
Citywide ADA Curb Ramp Modifications and Sidewalk Replacement
Program in an annual amount not to exceed $600,000, for a three-year
term with the option of two one-year extensions.
2. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes
to the agreement.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, any documents
necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith, and to review and
approve written contract amendment requests for unanticipated conditions
per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Motion Carried
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13.ab REVISE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ALLOCATION OF PERMANENT LOCAL
HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM FUNDS PURSUANT TO CONDITIONAL
AWARD LETTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $439,873
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Authorize Director of Finance to reduce Fiscal Year 2024-25 Permanent
Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant Revenue Account No. 2250000-
3340000 in the amount of $521,016, to reflect revised award in the
amount of $439,873.
2. Authorize Director of Finance to reduce PLHA Transfer Out Account No.
2254199-4501000 to General Fund Account No. 1100000-3910000 in the
amount of $165,000 for a restated Transfer Out from PLHA of $100,000 in
accordance with revised award from PLHA.
3. Authorize Director of Finance to increase PLHA Transfer Out Account No.
2254199-4501000 to General Fund Account No. 1100000-391000 in the
amount of $141,873 to reimburse costs associated with prior year FY
2023-24 expenditures.
Motion Carried
CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER:
13.a APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY MINUTES
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Approve the Minutes of July 11, 2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.b APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 7/10/2024 to 8/09/2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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13.j AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF BENCH AND WASTE BIN
REPLACEMENTS FOR EL PASEO FROM OUTDOOR CREATIONS, INC.
(CONTRACT NO. C48230)
Deputy Director of Economic Development Lawrence responded to City Council
inquiries.
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Quintanilla
Continue the item to the September 12, 2024, meeting.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.t RESOLUTION NO. 2024-064 APPROVING AN ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
REGARDING THE USE OF SERVICE ANIMALS
Senior Project Manager Gerry and Jennie Grover, Disability Access Consultant,
responded to City Council inquiries.
Raven Weiss expressed her dissatisfaction with the policy as presented, and
shared her negative experience while attending a Palm Desert restaurant with
her service animal.
Following discussion, the City Council directed staff to amend the language as
follows:
• Allowance: Strike the word "generally" from the first paragraph.
• Guidelines, Section B: Strike the words "When there is a legitimate reason
to ask that a service animal be removed", and replace with "In either of
these circumstances".
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-064 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY REGARDING THE USE OF SERVICE ANIMALS”,
as amended.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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14. ACTION CALENDAR
14.a RESOLUTION NO. 2024-066 APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 38434-1
AND GRADING, SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE AND
EASEMENT AGREEMENTS
Councilmember Nestande recused herself due to the proximity of her residence
to the project, and left the Council Chamber.
Principal Planner Flores narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
City Council inquiries.
The following individuals expressed opposition to the approval of a final tract
map:
• Jana Koroczynsky
• Peter Koroczynsky
• Eric Livingstone
• Liz Bower
• Linda Candler
James Vaughn, Land Use Counsel representing Pulte Homes, expressed that all
conditions for approval have been met, and noted that based on the California
Map Act, City Council approval is ministerial in nature.
Tim Jonasson, HR Green representative and project consultant, responded to
City Council inquiries relative to grading and retention basin ongoing
maintenance.
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-066 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 38431-1.”
2. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary nonmonetary changes to
the agreements.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements related to grading
and subdivision improvement.
4. Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement for the construction and
maintenance of a portion of public right-of-way.
NOES (1): Mayor Quintanilla
RECUSED (1): Councilmember Nestande
Motion Carried (3 to 1)
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14.b PROPOSAL FOR A FARMERS’ MARKET ON EL PASEO
Public Affairs Manager Soule narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded
to City Council inquiries.
Brian Boyce, Palm Desert business owner, expressed his support of staff's
recommendation to reject the proposal as presented.
Christiana Green, Applicant, shared her responses to concerns expressed in the
survey relative to trash, portable restrooms, demographics and shopper profiles,
and shared her proposed steps to uphold the caliber of the market.
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Reject the proposal to hold a Farmers’ Market on El Paseo every Saturday from
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from October through May.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
14.c ADOPT THE UPDATED MILLS ACT PROGRAM APPLICATION MANUAL
Principal Planner Flores narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
City Council inquiries.
An amendment was proposed to modify Line 7 of the table in Appendix A of the
Mills Act Manual to read as follows: "Restoration work consistent with landmark
designation (example: windows, molding, framing)."
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
Adopt the updated Mills Act Program Application Manual, as amended.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
14.d CONSIDERATION OF A SPONSORSHIP REQUEST FOR THE TOUR DE
PALM SPRINGS IN COACHELLA VALLEY
Economic Development Deputy Director Lawrence presented a staff report and
responded to City Council inquiries.
Tour de Palm Springs representatives Tim Esser and Cody Shelton shared
additional information on the event and its beneficiaries.
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Seconded by: Councilmember Kelly
Direct staff to bring the item back for consideration at the September 12, 2024,
City Council meeting once additional requested information has been received
and reviewed by staff.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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14.e ESTABLISH THE PALM DESERT CITY FOUNDATION, A 501(C)(3)
NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, DETERMINE BOARD
STRUCTURE, AND APPROVE DRAFT DOCUMENTS
Assistant Director of Library Services Vonnegut narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
1. Authorize the City Manager to form a 501(c)(3) organization, named “Palm
Desert City Foundation”, to support fundraising, initially for the library, with
the ability to expand for other civic needs as they arise.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents and
make any non-substantive changes necessary to effectuate this action.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
14.f THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND REVISED AND RESTATED
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT AND DESERT WAVE VENTURES, LLC
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Councilmember Nestande
1. Approve the Third Amendment to the Second Revised and Restated
Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Palm Desert
and Desert Wave Ventures, LLC.
2. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary nonmonetary changes
to the agreement.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.a ESTABLISHMENT OF ANNUAL LEASE RATE FOR DINING DECKS AND
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
OUTDOOR DINING DECKS
Motion by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Seconded by: Mayor Quintanilla
Continue the Public Hearing to a date uncertain.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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15.b RESOLUTION NO. 2024-067 UPDATING THE FEES FOR DOG LICENSES
Mayor Quintanilla opened the public hearing.
Director of Development Services Cannone 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.
Mayor Quintanilla expressed concern that the requested fee schedule has not
been received from the County of Riverside staff.
Motion by: Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-067 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE
FEES FOR DOG LICENSES.”
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
16. INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
17. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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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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