PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA

Closed Session - 3:15 p.m., Regular Session - 4:00 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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This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on items contained only on the Closed Session Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of this agenda.

The following items will be considered in closed session:

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    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

 

APNS: 620-450-012, 620-450-013, 620-450-014, 620-450-016, 620-450-017, 620-450-018, 620-450-020
Agency: Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Chris Escobedo/Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties: Kam Sang Company, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

4.c
Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957

 

Title: City Attorney

Mayor Quintanilla

Mayor Pro Tem Harnik

City Attorney Shah

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.

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, excluding Items a, b, j, and t.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Received and file application for alcoholic beverage license for: 
    Eat Wonder, LLC 74275 Hwy 111, Palm Desert, California 92260-4117

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    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.
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    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.”

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    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.”

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    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.
  • RECOMMENDATION:
    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.
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    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.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    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).”

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    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.
  • RECOMMENDATION:
    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.
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    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.”

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Approve out-of-state travel for the Public Affairs Manager to attend the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show from September 17-20, 2024.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    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.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    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.”

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    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).”

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    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.
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    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.”

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    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.
  • RECOMMENDATION:
    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.
  • RECOMMENDATION:
    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.
  • RECOMMENDATION:
    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.
  • RECOMMENDATION:
    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.
  • RECOMMENDATION:
    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.
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    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.

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.

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    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.
  • RECOMMENDATION:
    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. Provide direction on the Board’s membership and composition.
    3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents and make any non-substantive changes necessary to effectuate this action.
  • RECOMMENDATION:
    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.

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.

Agenda Related Materials: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items considered in open session, and documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for public inspection at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.palmdesert.gov by clicking “Council Agenda” at the top of the page.


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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING


I, Níamh M. Ortega, Assistant City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda for the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency for the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority, was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website www.palmdesert.gov no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.


 

/S/ Níamh M. Ortega, CMC 
Assistant City Clerk


 

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