PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, September 25, 2025

4:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

73-510 Fred Waring Drive

Palm Desert, California

This is a joint meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Palm Desert Housing Authority and the Palm Desert Board of Library Trustees. Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person, and up to two Councilmembers may attend remotely.

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1.

ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Harnik

3.

INSPIRATION

Mayor Pro Tem Trubee

4.

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS

4.a

PROCLAMATION: GEORGE ARGYROS

4.b

PRESENTATION: PALM DESERT ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCE CENTER (ERC)

4.c

PRESENTATION: EISENHOWER HEALTH FOUNDATION

5.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

5.a

SHERIFF DEPARTMENT UPDATE

5.b

INTRODUCTION OF FIRE CAPTAIN SPECIALIST

6.

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION

7.

NON­AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS

This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting.

8.

CONSENT CALENDAR

All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the City Council for a separate discussion.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  To approve the consent calendar as presented.

8.a

APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the Minutes of September 11, 2025.

8.b

APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 9/3/2025 to 9/11/2025.

8.c

AUGUST 2025 PROCUREMENT REPORT

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Receive and file the monthly Procurement Report for August 2025.

8.d

RECEIVE AND FILE APPLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Receive and file applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for: 

  • La Tablita Mexican Restaurant 72261 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260-2740.
  • Red Barn 73290 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260-3903.

8.e

RATIFICATION OF LETTER CALLING FOR AN EQUITABLE ALLOCATION OF PROPOSITION 4 SALTON SEA FUNDING

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Ratify the issuance of a letter calling for an equitable allocation of Proposition 4 funds between the Salton Sea Authority and the Salton Sea Conservancy.

8.f

ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE EL PASEO PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD

• RECOMMENDATION:

  With regret, accept the resignation of Alexander Longmuir from the El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board effective September 4, 2025.

8.g

AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. C28880 WITH BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 6 to Contract No. C28880 with Best Best & Krieger LLP for City Attorney Services, extending the agreement and adjusting compensation.
  2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.

8.h

CONSIDER RELOCATION OF LILY PAD BENCH BY MICHAEL TODD

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the relocation of Lily Pad Bench by Michael Todd from its current location, at the corner of El Paseo and Sage Lane, to the Civic Center Park.

8.i

APPROVE DEACCESSION OF EL PASEO ENTRY SIGNS BY WATER STUDIO

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the deaccession of two El Paseo entry signs by Water Studio.

8.j

CONSIDERATION TO PURCHASE RISING INVERSION SCULPTURE BY CRISTOPHER CICHOCKI

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve agreement with artist Cristopher Cichocki in the amount of $150,000 for the purchase of Rising Inversion to be installed at Ironwood Park.
  2. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute contract and all documents necessary to execute the project.

8.k

RECEIVE AND FILE THE PARKVIEW OFFICE COMPLEX TENANT UPDATE, ACKNOWLEDGING THE CONCLUSION OF TENANT LEASES

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Receive and file the Parkview Office Complex Report 2025, providing the City Council with the latest information on tenant occupancy and lease activity.

8.l

RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 72880 HIGHWAY 111 FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE SEARS BUILDING AT WESTFIELD MALL, APN 640-140-020, AS SURPLUS LAND UNDER THE GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 AND FINDING THE ACTION CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Resolution 2025-065 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF PALM DESERT LOCATED AT 72880 HIGHWAY 111 (APN 640-140-020), FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE SEARS BUILDING IS SURPLUS LAND AND NOT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY’S USE, AND FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15312 (CLASS 12 – SURPLUS GOVERNMENT PROPERTY SALES), AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS.” This action declares approximately 7.46 acres of city-owned property located on 72880 Highway 111 (APN 640-140-020), as surplus land in accordance with the California Surplus Land Act (SLA).

8.m

AWARD A TASK ORDER TO TKE ENGINEERING FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATION AND DRAINAGE DESIGN SERVICES OF THE COOK STREET & GERALD FORD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (GDR00001)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Award a task order to Contract No. C47461 TKE Engineering, Inc., for grant administration and the design of drainage improvements to the intersection of Cook Street and Gerald Ford Drive in the amount of $743,000.
  2. Ratify the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Southern California Association of Governments and the City of Palm Desert, outlining the responsibilities of the parties regarding the grant funds.
  3. Adopt Resolution 2025-066 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE REGIONAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM OF 2021.”
  4. Authorize the City Attorney to make non-monetary changes to the task order and Resolution as necessary.
  5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the task order and an addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding, refining the details of the MOU to match the proposed project.

8.n

AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. C39690 – LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT TO FINALIZE NECESSARY BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS AT PALM DESERT COMMUNITY CENTER AND ADOPT AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C39690 amending the lease agreement with the Desert Recreation District for the Palm Desert Community Center.
  2. Authorize the City Attorney to make non-monetary changes to the amendment.
  3. Authorize City Manager to execute said amendment upon approval by the City Attorney.

8.o

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE NOTICES TO PROCEED (NTPS) AND NOTICES OF COMPLETION (NOCS) FOR CONTRACTS UNDER $250,000 IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE CITY’S PURCHASING ORDINANCE

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Resolution 2025-067 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE NOTICES TO PROCEED (NTPs) AND NOTICES OF COMPLETION (NOCs) FOR CONTRACTS UNDER $250,000 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY’S PURCHASING ORDINANCE."

8.p

APPROVE AMENDMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENTS ON LMA 6, 9, AND 17 (PROJECTS NO. MLS00012, MLS00015, AND MLS00017)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C45050 with Horizon Professional Landscape, Inc., of Coachella, CA, in the amount of $4,704, increasing the annual contract amount to $168,000.
  2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C45060 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., of Irwindale, CA, in the amount of $8,935.92, increasing the annual contract amount to $366,370.32.
  3. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C43140 with Vintage Associates, Inc., of Bermuda Dunes, CA, in the amount of $10,200, increasing the annual contract amount to $351,000.
  4. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the amendments.
  5. Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments, change orders, and execute any other documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.

8.q

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. C43100 WITH MULTI W SYSTEMS, INC., FOR PUMP PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT THE PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER (PROJECT NO. MLS00020)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Change Order No. 1 to amend Contract No. C43100 with Multi W Systems, Inc., to add preventative maintenance services to the Palm Desert Aquatic Center pumps and increase the annual amount to $63,000.
  2. Increase allowable extra work in an amount not to exceed $35,000 per fiscal year.
  3. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
  4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the change order, the optional three extensions, and any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.

8.r

AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CONDOR, INC., FOR THE PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER PUMP ROOM RENOVATION PROJECT (PROJECT NO. CFA00009)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Award a construction contract to Condor, Inc., of El Monte, California, in the amount of $647,000, with a 20% contingency of $129,400, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $776,400 to cover unforeseen expenses.
  2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds from General Fund Facility Reserve to the Interfund Transfer Account (Account Number 1104199-4501000) in the amount of $776,400, and transfer to the Palm Desert Aquatic Center Transfer Account (Account No. 2420000-3910000).
  3. Authorize the appropriation of $776,400 to the Palm Desert Aquatic Center Capital Improvement Account (Account No. 2424549-4400100).
  4. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
  5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, change orders up to the contingency amount, and any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.

9.

ACTION CALENDAR

The public may comment on individual Action Items within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda.

9.a

PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS: TERMINATE AGREEMENTS AND ESTABLISH A SITE LICENSE PROGRAM

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Terminate agreements and responsibilities for all 18 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, including five on non-City property and 13 on City-owned or managed property.
  2. Establish a site license program to attract private EV charging operators to install, operate, and maintain EV charging stations on City-owned and/or managed property.

10.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

The public may comment on individual Public Hearing Items within the three-minute time limit. The applicant or appellant will be provided up to five minutes to make their presentation. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of this agenda.

None.

11.

INFORMATION ITEMS

12.

ADJOURNMENT

13.

PUBLIC NOTICES

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 “Meeting Agendas” 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, [phone], 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, Michelle Nance, Acting 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/ Michelle Nance
Acting Assistant City Clerk