PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Closed Session 3:30 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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1.

CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 3:30 P.M.

2.

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY

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.

3.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

4.

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

The following items will be considered in closed session:

4.a

Closed Session Meeting Minutes: May 22, 2025

4.b

Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

43-840 Blueberry Lane, Palm Desert
Agency: Palm Desert Housing Authority
City Negotiator: Chris Escobedo/Richard Cannone/Veronica Chavez
Negotiating Parties: Linda Bui, U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

4.c

Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1

Name of Case: In re Lucia Guadalupe Medrano, case number 6:24-bk-15571-RB

5.

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

6.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Pro Tem Trubee

7.

INSPIRATION

Mayor Harnik

8.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION

City Attorney Shah

9.

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS

10.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

10.a

ANIMAL SERVICES UPDATE

11.

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION

12.

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.

13.

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.

13.a

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

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the Minutes of May 16, May 22, and May 23, 2025

13.b

APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 5/15/2025 to 5/29/2025

13.c

2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the cancellation of the October 9, 2025, City Council meeting to allow for City Council participation in the League of California Cities Annual Conference.

13.d

RATIFICATION OF LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 1323 (SCHIFF/SHEEHY) – THE FIREWALL ACT

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Ratify the issuance of letters of support for Senate Bill 1323, the Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization, and Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act, submitted to Senator Alex Padilla and Senator Adam Schiff.

13.e

RESOLUTION ADOPTING UPDATES TO THE CITY’S RECORDS MANAGEMENT POLICY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-71

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING UPDATES TO THE CITY’S RECORDS MANAGEMENT POLICY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-71.”

13.f

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE UPDATED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-98

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE UPDATED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-98”

13.g

APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’s BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND TASK FORCES (“APPOINTED BODIES”)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Appoint/Reappoint the individuals, as outlined in the staff report, to serve on the City of Palm Desert’s appointed bodies for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, except as noted.

13.h

APPOINTMENTS TO THE JOSLYN COVE SENIOR CENTER BOARD AND PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Appoint Janet Davidson to the Joslyn Cove Senior Center Board for a term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029.
  2. Nominate Kevin Wiseman for reappointment to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for a term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.

13.i

CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE 2025-2026 WORK PLAN

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the Cultural Arts Committee’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Work Plan.

13.j

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PROJECT LIST TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt a resolution 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 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.”

13.k

REJECT BIDS SUBMITTED FOR THE DESERT POINTE APARTMENT NUMBER 13 INTERIOR RENOVATION

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Reject all bids submitted in response to a Formal Bid Request for the interior renovation of unit #13 at Desert Pointe Apartments.
  2. Authorize Staff to solicit bids for these services and to include additional interior renovations needed throughout the Palm Desert Housing Authority properties.

13.l

PURCHASE A NEW EMERGENCY PORTABLE GENERATOR FROM QUINN GROUP INC., DBA QUINN COMPANY

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Authorize the purchase of a new emergency portable generator Model XQ425/375KW from Quinn Group, Inc., DBA Quinn Company, in the amount of $320,595 plus $10,000 contingency for unforeseen costs.
  2. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action.

13.m

AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FRED ROCK POOLS, INC., FOR POOL AND SPA MAINTENANCE AND ADDITIONAL WORK AT PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Award a maintenance services agreement to Fred Rock Pools, Inc., (Fred Rock) for pool maintenance and repair at an annual cost of $191,240, subject to CPI increases if budget allows, for a two-year term with three one-year extension options.
  2. Authorize additional work for pool and spa repairs and emergency response in the amount not to exceed $60,000 per fiscal year.
  3. Authorize Special Counsel to make necessary nonmonetary changes to the agreement.
  4. Authorize the Executive Director to execute agreement, amendments, changes, and all documents necessary to effectuate this action, in accordance with Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.

13.n

AUTHORIZE THE USE OF QUILL, WAXIE, LOWE’S, HD SUPPLY, HOME DEPOT, AND SHERWIN WILLIAMS FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES FOR THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Authorize Quill, LLC, for recurring office supplies in an amount not to exceed $17,000.
  2. Authorize Brady Plus dba Waxie Sanitary Supply for recurring purchase of janitorial and sanitary supplies in an amount not to exceed $17,000.
  3. Authorize Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc., for recurring purchase of materials, supplies, and appliances in an amount not to exceed $215,000.
  4. Authorize Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., for recurring purchase of materials and supplies in an amount not to exceed $55,000.
  5. Authorize HD Supply Facilities Maintenance for recurring purchase of materials and supplies in an amount not to exceed $230,000.
  6. Authorize Sherwin Williams Company for recurring purchase of paint and supplies in an amount not to exceed $45,000.
  7. Authorize the disposal and recycling of inefficient, damaged, obsolete, and non-functioning appliances as appropriate in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) standards and declare a surplus at the time of removal from the properties.

13.o

APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO HA48600 WITH MOHAWK COMMERCIAL FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF FLOOR COVERINGS AT PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to contract HA48600 with Mohawk Commercial, Inc. (“Mohawk”) for the procurement of floor coverings and installation at Palm Desert Housing Authority (“Authority”) properties in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
  2. Authorize Special Counsel to make necessary nonmonetary changes to the agreement.
  3. Authorize the Executive Director to execute agreement, amendments, changes, and all documents necessary to effectuate this action in accordance with Section 3.30.170 of the PDMC.

13.p

AWARD CONTRACT TO TRI-STAR CONTRACTING II, INC., FOR DEMOLITION AND PARTIAL REMOVAL OF WATER FEATURE AT ONE QUAIL PLACE APARTMENTS, PROJECT NO. CHA00012

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Award Contract to Tri-Star Contracting II, Inc., for demolition and partial removal of water feature at One Quail Place Apartments, in an amount not to exceed $128,362.
  2. Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a 20% contingency in the amount of $25,672 for unforeseen circumstances.
  3. Authorize Special Legal Counsel to make necessary non-monetary changes to the contract.
  4. Authorize the Executive Director to approve and execute the contract, change orders up to contingency amount, amendments, and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action in accordance with Section 3.30.170(B) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
  5. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk file the same upon satisfactory completion of the project.

13.q

AWARD CONTRACT TO GARLAND/DBS, INC., FOR ROOF REPLACEMENTS AT LAS SERENAS, NEIGHBORS AND PUEBLOS, PROJECT NO. CHA00011

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Award the construction contract to Garland/DBS, Inc., for Roof Replacements at Las Serenas, Neighbors, and Pueblos (Project No. CHA00011) in an amount not to exceed $4,594,147.
  2. Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside contingency in the amount of $459,415 for unforeseen conditions.
  3. Authorize Director of Finance to appropriate $369,415 from Housing Authority Reserve to Account No. 8714195-4331100.
  4. Authorize the Chairperson and/or the Executive Director to execute the Agreement and written requests for change orders up to the contingency amount, amendments, and any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
  5. Authorize the Chairperson and/or Executive Director to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC) and the City Clerk to file the NOC upon satisfactory completion of the Project.

13.r

AWARD CONTRACTS TO FIVE VENDORS FOR PARK AND TRAILHEAD ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES PROJECTS NO. CPK00004, CPK00005, CPK00006, CPK00008, CPK00009, MPK00001, MPK00008

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Award Professional Services Agreement to Architerra Design Group for Park and Trailhead Engineering and Design services in the amount of $119,299, plus $11,930 contingency for unforeseen circumstances.
  2. Award Professional Services Agreement to HAI, Hirsch & Associates, Inc. (Landscape Architects) for Park and Trailhead Engineering and Design services in the amount of $125,140, plus $12,514 contingency for unforeseen circumstances.
  3. Award Professional Services Agreement to Hermann Design Group for Park and Trailhead Engineering and Design services in the amount of $172,170, plus $17,217 contingency for unforeseen circumstances.
  4. Award Professional Services Agreement to In-Site Landscape Architects, Inc. for Park and Trailhead Engineering and Design services in the amount of $400,051, plus $40,006 contingency for unforeseen circumstances.
  5. Award Professional Services Agreement to Interwest Consulting Group for Park and Trailhead Engineering and Design services in the amount of $175,600, plus $17,560 contingency for unforeseen circumstances.
  6. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreements.
  7. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements, amendments, change orders, and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action.

13.s

AWARD CONTRACT TO HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE, INC., OF COACHELLA, CA, FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 7 AND ADDITIONAL WORK (PROJECT NO. MLS00013)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Award a Maintenance Services Agreement to Horizon Professional Landscape, Inc., Coachella, California, for Landscape Maintenance Area No. 7 at an annual amount of $236,460, subject to CPI increases, for a three-year term with two one-year extensions.
  2. Authorize additional work in an amount not to exceed $60,000 per fiscal year.
  3. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
  4. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreement, amendments, changes, and any documents necessary to effectuate this action.

13.t

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT C47860 WITH ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE HAYSTACK ROAD TRAFFIC CALMING AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PROJECT NO. CST00006

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Authorize an increase of $22,973.56 to the contingency budget to account for unforeseen construction-related issues.
  2. Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract C47860 with All American Asphalt, of Corona, CA, in the amount of $78,090.56 for the Haystack Road Traffic Calming and Safety Improvement Project (CST00006).

13.u

AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AMERICAN CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS WEST COAST, LLC, PURSUANT TO THE FY 2024-25 BRIDGE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENACE PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. MFA00007 – CEQA DETERMINATION

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Make a finding that the project is categorically exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), and authorize the City Engineer to submit a Notice of Exemption.
  2. Award contract to American Civil Constructors West Coast, LLC, of Benicia, CA, in the amount of $737,000 for the Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program (BPMP), Project No. MFA00007.
  3. Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a 10% contingency in the amount of $73,700.
  4. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
  5. 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 Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 3.30.170(B).
  6. 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.
  7. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate a Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Rancho Mirage.

13.v

APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND SALES AGREEMENT FOR AN 8.0 ACRE PORTION OF PARCEL KNOWN AS LOT E BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND BLIEU COMPANIES, LLC

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve the Purchase and Sales Agreement (PSA) between the City of Palm Desert and Blieu Companies LLC, for the sale of Lot E on the northeast corner of Desert Willow Drive.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to complete the transaction.

14.

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.

14.a

ADOPTION OF THE PALM DESERT VISION ZERO STRATEGY

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A VISION ZERO STRATEGY TO ELIMINATE TRAFFIC DEATHS AND SERIOUS INJURIES IN PALM DESERT BY 2040.”

14.b

TERMINATE CONTRACT NO. C48070A WITH KYLE ABSOLOM AND RELEASE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SAN PABLO PHASE 2 ROUNDABOUT SCULPTURE

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve termination of Contract No. C48070A with Kyle Absolom for the San Pablo Phase 2 Roundabout Sculpture, Dueling Palms.

  2. Approve release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the San Pablo Phase 2 Roundabout Sculpture.

14.c

2025 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND NATIONAL COMMUNITY SURVEY

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, for Strategic Planning Services in the amount of $128,900, plus $12,890 in contingency.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to finalize negotiations with Polco to facilitate the conduct of the National Community Survey in the amount of $25,000.
  3. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary nonmonetary changes to the agreements.
  4. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements, amendments, change orders, and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action.

15.

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.

15.a

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 73411 WILLOW STREET AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt a resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE AT 73411 WILLOW STREET AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK PURSUANT TO CRITERIA C AND F IN PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 29.40.010 (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 630-082-007).”

15.b

INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve and adopt the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone map released on March 24, 2025.
  2. Introduce an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178.”

      

15.c

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REPORT PROPOSING TO HAVE SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES COLLECTED ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment related to the collection of solid waste charges for single-family residences for FY 2025-26 on the County of Riverside’s property tax roll.
  2. Adopt a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE REPORT PROPOSING TO HAVE SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES COLLECTED ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY AUDITOR CONTROLLER TO PLACE SAID CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL.”

16.

INFORMATION ITEMS

17.

ADJOURNMENT

18.

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.

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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