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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Weber convened the meeting at 3:02 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Councilmember Jan C. Harnik
Councilman Sabby Jonathan
Councilmember Kathleen Kelly
Mayor Pro Tem Gina Nestande
Mayor Susan Marie Weber
Also Present:
Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney
Andy Firestine, Assistant City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
Lori Carney, Director of Administrative Services
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
Janet M. Moore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Bo Chen, City Engineer
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
Ty Davis, Division Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Mike Beverlin, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Lt. Matt Martello, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Dept.
Grace L. Rocha, Deputy City Clerk
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III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
MR. SHEVY AKASON, Impatiens, Palm Desert, approached the City Council to
address the recent fines imposed by the City of Palm Desert with regards to the
short-term rental situation. He believes he was legally operating at 76088 Impatiens
under Permit No. 2018-0145. He paid the monthly TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax),
and submitted the required paperwork. The property, by most cities definition, was
being operated as a non -hosted accommodation, meaning the owner or authorized
agent is not required to reside in the vacation rental unit. Often with these types of
units, the permit transfers with the property and not with the owner. The permitting
of this home occurred when John Burns acquired the property, and it would occur
again at the time of the renewal. As part of the negotiations with the sale of the
property, in which he was the listing agent, the buyer Dale Downing purchased the
home primarily as a 2"d home and not as an investment or vacation rental. He
agreed to honor the current bookings, by blocking a majority of the season for his
family. He said Mr. Downing agreed to short-term rent the home primarily because
he didn't want to ruin people's planned vacations. He went on to say there was no
required City inspection or process, both the buyer's agent Melodee Berkee (State
License No. 00551747) with Windermere Homes & Estates, and himself, believed
they were legally operating the property under STR Permit No. 2018-0145 with an
expiration date of April 30, 2020, adding it was a valid use of the home. The
contract between Mr. Burns and Mr. Downing was being honored up until
Mr. Downing received a cease -and -desist letter, which he learned about on
August 2, 2019, six weeks after the close of escrow. At that time, they obtained the
short-term rental application paperwork and submitted it immediately to the City, but
were then notified they were not able to obtain a permit, because in the previous
weekend a $10,000 fine was issued for not having a valid permit. He reiterated they
were unaware they were not allowed to operate under the existing permit until the
cease -and -desist letter was issued. In his opinion, this was an administrative error.
He said no one was hurt by their actions, and the only person affected was him for
hundreds of dollars, stating Mr. Downing now wishes he never bought the property.
Now lawsuits are being thrown into the mix, which he believes was due to a simple
administrative error. He doesn't believe it was the intent of the City Council to
penalize someone for not understanding the paperwork, because now they are
faced with a $5,000 fine and lawsuit. He provided a copy of his statement, a check
for his TOT, and other related documents to the City Clerk.
Mr. Hargreaves noted that one of the items being discussed under potential
litigation is the administrative process of the respective property, 76088 Impatiens
Circle, owner being Dale Downing Trust.
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IT Manager Clay Von Helf reported the AVNideo upgrades are about 95%
complete, and with a few more tweaks and finalization to the microphones, it will all
be done by the next meeting. He thanked the City Council for being patient with
the upgrades and having to hold their past two meetings in less than ideal
situations. He provided a demonstration of the new high resolution video screen,
which is amazing.
IV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: SEC Fred Waring Drive/San Pablo Avenue
(APNs 627-101-002, -017, -033, -061, -062), Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Lauri Aylaian/Martin Alvarez/Wayne Olson/
City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: Lease Property - McCallum Theatre
73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Lauri Aylaian/Janet M. Moore/City of Palm Desert/
Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Desert Community College District
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
B. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
1) Lorraine Salas and Karina Quintanilla v. City of Palm Desert,
Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. PSC 1903800
C. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Number of potential cases: 2
D. Public Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
Title of Position: City Manager
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With City Council concurrence, Mayor Weber adjourned the meeting to Closed
Session of the City Council at 3:15 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 4:20 p.m.
V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
The City Council recessed the Closed Session and will reconvene it after
today's regular meeting agendas are concluded, then make any
announcements needing to be made at that time.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Palm Desert Youth Committee Member
Teana Ross
VII. INVOCATION/INSPIRATION - Councilman Sabby Jonathan read a letter from a
resident, thanking Officer Aceves for assisting an elderly woman when her car broke
down. The letter states Officer Aceves went above and beyond the call as he not
only waited until the tow truck arrived, but drove her home and helped her with the
groceries. She also states she will always remember his kindness and prayed to
God to please protect him and all the brave officers. Councilman Jonathan stated
Officer Aceves couldn't be here this evening, but the City Council thanks him, and
may everyone be inspired by his actions.
VIII. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2019
AS "NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH" IN THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Weber presented the proclamation to
Greg Papazian, Emergency Services Coordinator with the Riverside County
Emergency Management Department.
B. COACHELLA VALLEY DISASTER PREPAREDNESS NETWORK
PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
Mr. Tony Ferrara, President of the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness
Network (CVDPN), stated they are a nonprofit organization in the Valley. He
is joined by the Board Vice President Carla Sullivan-Dilley, and Board
Secretary Kristine Beckman-Hennigan. Their main goal is to prepare the
citizens of the Coachella Valley through training, education, and networking
opportunities. He went on to provide a 3-minute PowerPoint presentation,
which was included in City Council agenda packet and is of record in the City
Clerk's Office. He said their organization is looking to potentially partner with
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the City of Palm Desert, as they have determined it is appropriate to do so
with all cities in the Coachella Valley. He proposed meeting with the
City Manager, Mayor Weber, and one other Councilmember, including
Greg Papazian, the City's Emergency Coordinator, who does an outstanding
job.
C. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 2019 AS
"FIRE PREVENTION & MINI -MUSTER MONTH" IN THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Weber presented the proclamation to
Mr. Mike Lewis, representing the Palm Desert Historical Society and
Battalion Chief Michael Beverlin with Cal Fire.
Mr. Lewis thanked the City Council for the recognition, noting the Historical
Society created the Mini -Muster Program in conjunction with Desert Sands
Unified School District, Cal Fire, and the City of Indian Wells. He said 3rd
grade students are taught fire safety and awareness through field exercises
at the five local schools. They appreciate the City support, stating it takes
volunteers, school educators, the rotary, Photos Express, and others who
contribute to make the program possible.
Chief Beverlin expressed his appreciation for the support they receive from
the City Council, the City, and all the local schools, stating it wasn't like this
everywhere else; therefore, the children here truly benefit from the program.
D. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 6 - 12,
2019, AS "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Weber presented the proclamation to
Battalion Chief Michael Beverline from the Riverside County Fire
Department/Cal Fire.
Chief Beverlin thanked the City Council for the recognition, stating Fire
Prevention Week is a national event that garners participation by all fire
departments and all cities. The main goal is to make everyone aware there
are preventable causes like death and fire at residential structures. He
encouraged everyone to go home and check their smoke detectors, making
sure they are working, and also practice how to escape from the home in the
event of a fire.
IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
MS. BARBARA TEBEAU, Davis Road, Palm Desert, believes there should
be a standard for how high outside security cameras can be installed. She
said people that have two story homes or higher have cameras that can see
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into private yards, adding she's concerned about her privacy in that currently
her neighbor's camera looks straight into her yard. She said security
cameras can be installed lower without having to look into other yards.
MR. WALLY MELENDEZ, approached the City Council with his recurring
concern over not having a world -class library in the City of Palm Desert,
stating the City shared a dilapidated building with College of the Desert.
Secondly, he felt the City's landscapers should be recognized once in a
while, because without them there wouldn't be any plants and/or oxygen,
making it possible for people to breathe. He noticed that since President
Trump's Administration has come in, there are fewer landscaping laborers.
MS. LISA FORD, Buckboard Trail, Palm Desert, thanked the City Council,
specifically Mayor Pro Tem Gina Nestande and Councilman Sabby Jonathan
for their support of the Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk event that took place
on September 14. She said the event was hugely successful, and it was an
opportunity to bring out individuals representing the healthcare, school
district, and encouraging community involvement. The event raised more
than $60,000 with $35,000 in total sponsorship, individual peers raised
nearly $12,000, and the event received in -kind from local sponsors as well.
There were more than 250 participants and their goal was 250, so they did
well. The event had 20 amazing survivors, including one that came from
Canada who is an actor, and he was genuinely thrilled to be in Palm Desert.
The event would not have happened if the City had not offered the venue at
the Civic Center Park, stating staff was so supportive, on par, and available
to anyone needing assistance. Lastly, she was proud of Mayor Pro Tem
Gina Nestande's twins, Molly and Savanah, for running in the Female 1 and
Female 2 categories. She said organizers are already planning for next year,
September 26, 2020, and hoping to get the City Council engaged again.
MR. JOE GAUGUSH, Broken Arrow Trail, Palm Desert, said he took issue
with the comment made previously by Mr. Wally Melendez that the Palm
Desert Library is horrible, because he visits it five or six times a week. He
said the staff and volunteers there are wonderful people and it's a good
facility. He asked Council not to let one man's opinion run the library into the
ground, because it wasn't as claimed.
X. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS & REMARKS TO THE COMMUNITY
A. Councilmember Jan C. Harnik Committee Reports and General Comments.
1. Mobility 21 Summit - she will be attending the Summit on Friday,
September 27, 2019.
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2. Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) - reported the
Commission has been working continuously, making sure
transportation funding needs are met, including the rail system, which
has a lot of public support.
3. Positive Feedback from the Community - with the passing of the CV
Link Project, she has received positive comments supporting the vote
and glad the City is moving forward. She also received a couple of
calls when all the flags were up on El Paseo, with how beautiful and
inspirational it was to see that on the street. Additionally, residents
have told her how much they appreciated the budget pie charts on the
back of the City's BrightSide Newsletter, showing the City's
expenditures and revenue.
B. Councilman Sabbv Jonathan Committee Reports and General Comments.
1. Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk - thanked Lisa Ford for choosing
Palm Desert to hold the event and making an effort to raise money
and awareness of prostate cancer. He thanked Mayor Pro Tem
Nestande for nudging him into participating in the run. He noted City
Manager Lauri Aylaian also ran the event.
2. Desert Community Enerav - reported that at the meeting of
September 16, the board selected Lift to Rise, one of five applicants,
to implement CARE(California Alternate Rates for Energy) and FERA
(Family Electric Rate Assistance) Programs. This is about doing
outreach to qualified families and making them aware of these
programs. He said rate reductions of 30% are possible on utility bills
to qualified families. A contract with Lift to Rise will reach out to 3,000
households in participating cities, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and
Palm Desert.
3. Eastern Riverside Emeraencv Operation Center - thanks to Risk
Manager Stephen Aryan who arranged a tour of this facility, because
he didn't know it existed or what it did. He felt better about what might
happen in any kind of natural or man-made disaster, because these
folks are prepared and coordinated.
4. Homelessness Committee - reported the contract with Path of Life
was extended for four months until October 31, 2019. A Request for
Proposal was sent out to replace Path of Life, giving them an
opportunity to submit a bid. The Committee is focusing its efforts and
resources on the western end of the Coachella Valley, specifically,
Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, and Cathedral City. In the budget,
there is a $10 million allocation to the City of Palm Springs, and they
continue to be a part of the Coachella Valley efforts, so the way they
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utilize those funds will be consistent and supplementary to what
CVAG is doing. The Committee is waiting to see how the $10 million
will be utilized before it commits its resources. Along the same lines,
with the Palm Desert Homelessness Initiative, he met with
Management Analyst Chris Gerry and reviewed a progress report,
which has since been made available to the City Council. Prior to the
initiative, there was a meeting with all the partners and stakeholders,
and the second meeting will be on November 6 at 10:30 a.m. to
review that progress, ensuring everyone is coordinated and
cooperating, and working efficiently and as effectively as possible.
He's hoping there will be exciting news to report to the City Council
after that meeting.
C. Councilmember Kathleen Kelly. Committee Reports and General Comments.
1. Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) - explained this was
the State's determination to outfit housing units, which should be
created over an eight -year period. Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) said it will be responsible for a portioning of the
target numbers in the region to specific cities and released three
possible Options 1, 2, and 3 for doing so. This is consequential,
because the legislature and the Governor have made proposals for
penalizing cities that don't meet the targeted goals. This week she
listened to the big reveal from SCAG staff as to the specific
apportionment method they are recommending, and it's making its
way through the system through the SCAG Regional Council, where
thankfully she and Councilmember Harnik will sit, which will come up
at the November meeting. There are three takeaway's, as far as the
methodology is concerned, the first is that the tool will be updated,
enabling cities to see exactly how the use of this methodology will
play out for Palm Desert. The second takeaway is that this is a hybrid
proposal, which takes elements from each of the three options, but it
seems to take more elements from Option 1 and 2 than it does from
Option 3. Therefore, she and staffs estimate the impact to Palm
Desert will be closer to the Option 1 and Option 2, which is in the
3,000 range rather than the 5,000 range. In response to comments,
the currently proposed method does shift the apportionment toward
job centers and toward the west, where there are greater
concentrations of population. She was impressed with the
thoughtfulness of the proposal, which seems to take into account all
the considerations that had been brought up.
D Mayor Pro Tem Gina Nestande Committee Reports and General Comments.
None
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E. Mayor Susan Marie Weber Meeting Summaries Report for the Period of
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With City Council concurrence, the Meeting Summaries Report was received and
filed.
1 Coffee with the Mavor - she is continuing the tradition started by
former Mayor Sabby Jonathan of meeting with the residents. She has
been at HOA's and assisted living facilities to reach out to the
community, and they are appreciative that staff is there as well.
Residents like knowing what is going on in the City and with public
safety. At these meetings, she continues to encourage residents to
apply for the City's committees and commissions, adding Council will
start interviewing in December. The Committees and Commissions
Application can be found online on the City's website:
citvofpalmdesert.ora.
F City Council Reauests for Action.
1. Halloween Weekend 2020 - Mayor Pro Tem Gina Nestande reported
the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce is planning their event for
2020, and she wants to make sure construction in that area won't be
an issue. She asked Director of Public Works to coordinate with the
Chamber.
G. City Council Consideration of Travel Requests/Reports.
None
XI. STAFF REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. City Manager
1. City Manager's Meetina Summaries Report for the Period of
September 3-13, 2019.
With City Council concurrence, the Meeting Summaries Report was received and
filed.
2. Personnel Update: Office Specialist Jessika Peitz was hired for the
Finance Department. She comes from the U.S. Department of Interior
Office of the Special Trustee for Native Americans, and prior to that
position, she was with College of the Desert where she administered
the Federal Student Loan Program. She is a longtime resident of the
Coachella Valley and is raising her family here. She is also a graduate
of Cal State San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus.
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3. District Attorney's Liaison - Ms. Aylaian introduced Deputy District
Attorney Molly Tucker, who is with the District Attorney's Office. The
District Attorney notified all the local cities to say they are assigning
a liaison to each city or community, which to her knowledge, at least
in her tenure, has not been done before. Prior to this notification,
there was almost no interaction with their office, but as of lately, she's
had reasons to coordinate with Ms. Tucker, and she's been very
helpful, adding she appreciates that availability.
Ms. Molly Tucker offered that she will be available to the City Council
and staff, so whatever she can relay and/or provide, she is more than
willing to assist. She provided her business card, which has her email
address and contact information.
B. City Attorney
None
C. City Clerk
None
D. Public Safety
1. Fire Department
None
2. Police Department
None
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 12, 2019.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrants
Dated 8/30/2019, 9/6/2019, and 9/13/2019.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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C. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY/HOUSING TREASURIES -
Warrant Dated 9/6/2019 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
Housing Authority - Item P below).
Rec: Approve as presented.
D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by ARZ Ventures,
Inc., 74855 Joni Drive, Suite 4, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Circle K Stores,
44775 San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
F APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Kaiser Grille
Palm Desert, 74040 Highway 111, Building A, Suite G1, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
Received and filed. 4-0-1 (AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, and
%we Weber; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAINED: Harnik)
G. CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
1. Art In Public Places Commission Meeting of July 10, 2019.
2. Library Promotion Committee Meeting of February 20, 2019.
3. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of June 4, 2019.
Rec: Receive and file.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2019 - 76A - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Palm Desert, California, Approving a General Plan Amendment,
Reclassifying Painters Path from a "Local Street" to an
"Enhanced Secondary Roadway," and Accepting an Addendum to the
Certified Environmental Impact Report for the CV Link Project,
Case No. GPA 19-0001 (City of Palm Desert, Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Adopted Res. No. 2019 - 17A. 4-0-1 (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly,
'~" and Nestande; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAINED: Weber)
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I. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Contract No. A37731 — Amendment
No. 1 to Contract No. A37730 with Quinn Company, Inc., for Generator
Preventive Maintenance Services in the Amount of $46,551.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Ratify Amendment No. 1 to Contract
No. A37730 with Quinn Company, Inc., City of Industry, California, in
the amount of $46,551 for Fiscal Year 2019-2020; 2) authorize extra
work and services up to $15,000 for FY 2019-2020; 3) authorize
City Manager to execute the second extension and all related
documents, including extra work and services up to $15,000, for
FY 2020-2021, when and if deemed appropriate by staff — funds are
available in R/M Buildings, Account Nos. 1104330-4331000 -
Corporation Yard, 1104340-4331000 - City Hall, and
2304220-4331000 - Fire Stations.
J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Alcohol Concessions at the 2019 Fall
Concerts in the Park.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a temporary waiver of Palm Desert
Municipal Code Section 11.01.080(W) - Possession/Consumption of
Alcohol on City -owned property, pursuant to P.D.M.C.
Section 9.58.040 for the 2019 Fall Concerts in the Park.
K. CONSIDERATION of a Temporary Waiver of Palm Desert Municipal Code
Sections 9.58.010 and 9.58.020 - Consumption and Possession of Alcoholic
Beverages on Public Property - at the Palm Springs Art Museum in
Palm Desert Located at 72567 Highway 111 for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
(Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve a temporary waiver of P.D.M.C.
Sections 9.58.010 and 9.58.020 - Consumption and Possession of
Alcoholic Beverages on Public Property - for the Palm Springs Art
Museum in Palm Desert to hold up to 18 events during FY 2019-2020;
2) authorize City Manager to execute California Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control permits, as required.
L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Out -of -State Travel for Director of
Economic Development to Attend the 2019 Broadband Communities
Conference - October 30-31, in Washington, DC.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the out-of-state travel for Director of
Economic Development to attend the 2019 Broadband Communities
Conference from October 30-31 in Washington, DC — funds are
available in Account No. 1104430-4312000.
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
M. MINUTES of the September 12, 2019, Regular Meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency.
Rec: Approve as presented.
N. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST SUCCESSOR AGENCY TREASURY -
Warrants Dated 9/6/2019 and 9/13/2019.
Rec: Approve as presented.
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY
O. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of September 12, 2019.
Rec: Approve as presented.
P CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY/HOUSING TREASURIES -
Warrant Dated 9/6/2019 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
City Council - Item C above).
Rec: Approve as presented.
Q. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES for the Meeting of July 10, 2019.
Rec: Receive and file.
Councilmember Harnik noted she would be ABSTAINING on item F and Mayor
Weber said she would ABSTAIN on item H.
Upon motion by Nestande, second by Kelly, and 5-0 vote of the City Council, the
remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as presented (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan,
Kelly, Nestande, and Weber; NOES: None).
XIII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
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XIV. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019 - 77 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A POLICY
ON COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORSHIPS.
Councilmember Harnik moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 2019 - 77. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik,
Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, and Weber; NOES: None).
XV. ORDINANCES
A. For Introduction:
None
B. For Adoption:
None
XVI. NEW BUSINESS
A. INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON PROPOSED SCULPTURES MAIZ
GODDESS, STANDING FIGURE, AND BIG SKULL AND HORN IN TWO
PARTS IV FOR DISPLAY IN THE FAYE SARKOWSKY SCULPTURE
GARDEN AT THE PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM IN PALM DESERT
LOCATED AT 72567 HIGHWAY 111 (Palm Springs Art Museum in
Palm Desert, Applicant).
Management Analyst Amy Lawrence noted the staff report to receive and file
the informational report for three sculptures to be installed in the Faye
Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden at the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm
Desert. Per the Lease Agreement with the Museum, the City is responsible
for paying honorariums for each sculpture, including the associated
installation costs. Funding for the costs was included as part of the
2019/2020 Budget.
Mayor Weber pointed out that the Art In Public Places (AIPP) Commission
reviewed the staff report and was enthusiastic about it.
Councilmember Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, receive and file informational
report on proposed sculptures' Maiz Goddess, Standing Figure, and Big Skull and Hom in
Two Parts IV for display in the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden at the Palm Springs Art
Museum in Palm Desert — no further action is required at this time. Motion was seconded
by Harnik.
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Councilman Jonathan said the City Council has met the new Director of the
Museum, and with these sculptures going in, it occurred to him that it would
be nice to meet with him at the facility, giving him a chance to showcase the
sculptures and an opportunity to get to know each other. Additionally,
allowing the City Council to convey its hopes and goals for that facility.
Mr. Lawrence agreed to followup on the suggestion.
Mayor Weber called for the vote and the motion carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES:
Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, and Weber; NOES: None).
XVII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XVIII. OLD BUSINESS
None
XIX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
XX. ADJOURNMENT
With City Council concurrence, Mayor Weber adjourned the meeting to the
recessed Closed Session at 5:15 p.m., City Clerk Rachelle Klassen reconvened the
meeting at 6:24 p.m., with no reportable action, and immediately adjourned.
ATTEST:
RA ELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
SUSAN MARIE WEBER, MAYOR
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