PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA

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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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.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    The following items were considered in closed session:

4.a
Closed Session Meeting Minutes: November 14, 2024

 

4.b
Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

 

4.b.1
Property Description: APN 630-200-019

 

Agency: City of Palm Desert
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Ryan Gayler/Randy Chavez
Negotiating Parties: Marrakesh Country Club/Peter Ruben
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

4.b.2
Property Description: 73710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 200

 

Agency: City of Palm Desert
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Chris Escobedo
Negotiating Parties: Coachella Valley Association of Governments/Tom Kirk
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

4.b.3
Property Description: APN 640-140-020

 

Agency: City of Palm Desert
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Chris Escobedo/Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties: Dick Sporting Goods, Inc. 
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

Councilmember Nestande

Councilmember Kelly

City Attorney Shah

The public may comment on any items on the Awards, Presentations, and Appointments within the three-minute time limit.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Adopt Resolution No. 2024-082 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.”

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Appoint Jan Harnik to the position of Mayor and Evan Trubee to the position of Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term commencing upon appointment.

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 as presented.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Adopt Ordinance No. 1420 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA UPDATING SECTIONS OF TITLE 27 GRADING AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA.”

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Adopt Ordinance No. 1421 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA UPDATING CHAPTER 5.11 DISCLOSURE UPON TRANSFER OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA.”

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Adopt Ordinance No. 1422 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA UPDATING CHAPTER 12.04 - ENCROACHMENTS AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA.”

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Adopt Ordinance No. 1423 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AMENDING SECTION 25.34.030 OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17.”

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Harnik and Councilmember Pradetto to an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to review the Hillside Development Ordinance.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Appoint Donna Beane to serve as the City’s representative to the CVMSHCP Trails Management Subcommittee for term ending June 30, 2026.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Appoint Councilmember Pradetto and Mayor Harnik to an Ad Hoc Subcommittee on the Unified Development Code.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Ratify the issuance of the comment letter addressed to the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) regarding the Draft 2024 Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI) Actions.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Ratify the issuance of the letter of support for the Coachella Valley Behavioral Health’s 40-Bed Expansion Project.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Reappoint Douglas Walker as the City of Palm Desert’s representative to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (CVMVCD) Board of Trustees for a four-year term ending January 1, 2029.

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    1. Adopt a resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 241 SANDPIPER STREET.”
    2. Adopt a resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 72541 EL PASEO, UNIT 1004.”
    3. Adopt a resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 45666 SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE.”
  • RECOMMENDATION:
    1. Reject all proposals submitted for Pool, Spa, and Water Feature Maintenance and Repair at Housing Authority Properties.
    2. Authorize staff to resolicit and advertise for pool and water feature maintenance and repair services at the Palm Desert Housing Authority residential rental properties.
  • RECOMMENDATION:
    1. Temporary waiver of Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) sections:
      1. 11.01.20 (Hours of Use in City Parks)
      2. 11.01.140 (Amplified Sound in City Parks)
      3. 11.01.080.O (Placement of Advertising Signage in City Parks)
      4. 11.01.080 Q (Vendor Sales in City Parks)
      5. 11.01.080 W (Possession/Consumption of Alcohol in City Parks) pursuant to PDMC 9.58.040
    2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents that may be necessary to facilitate the event.

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX.”
    2. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES AND TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAXES RECORDS.”
  • RECOMMENDATION:
    1. Accept Contract No. C47470 for the Palma Village Park Improvements, Project No. MPK00007, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
    2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
  • RECOMMENDATION:
    1. Accept Contract No. C47580 with GameTime for the Civic Center Dog Park Improvements, Project No. CFA00011, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
    2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
  • RECOMMENDATION:
    1. Award the construction contract to Garland/DBS for the Santa Rosa Apartments Roof Replacement Project No. CHA00004 in an amount not to exceed $591,229.
    2. Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a 10% contingency in the amount of $59,122.90 for unforeseen conditions.
    3. Authorize the Executive Director or designee to review and approve written requests for the use of the contingency amount.
    4. Authorize the Chairperson and/or the Executive Director to execute the Agreement 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.
  • RECOMMENDATION:
    1. Award Contract to HF&H Consultants, LLC, of Irvine, California, for Solid Waste, Recycling, and Organics Consulting Services for a three-year term, in an annual amount not to exceed $145,000 plus 4% annual cost adjustment in each subsequent year.
    2. Authorize contingency in the amount of $10,000 annually for unforeseen circumstances.
    3. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary nonmonetary 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:
    1. Award a professional services agreement with CASC Engineering and Consulting, Inc., for MS4 Permit Inspections and NPDES support services in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per fiscal year for a 30-month term commencing now, with two one-year contract extensions.
    2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any written requests for 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 Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the contract.
  • RECOMMENDATION:
    1. Award a contract to Superior Pavement Markings, Inc., of Cypress, California, for the High Visibility Crosswalks Improvement Project in the amount of $158,732.50, plus a contingency of $20,000 for unforeseen conditions.
    2. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary nonmonetary changes to the contract.
    3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement 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 completion of the project.
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REVIEWING AND ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE DISCLOSURE REPORT FOR THE CITY’S VARIOUS DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND MAKING FIVE-YEAR FINDINGS REGARDING THE CONTINUING NEED FOR UNEXPENDED BALANCES OF IMPACT FEES AS OF JUNE 30, 2024, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66001.”

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    1. Authorize an amendment to Contract No. C46680 with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $45,090 for additional community outreach meetings and analysis, bringing the total not-to-exceed amount to $309,970, and extending the contract term through December 31, 2025.
    2. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
    3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment and to review and approve written contract amendment requests pursuant to Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.

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. Approve the rebranding of the Palm Desert iHUB to the Entrepreneurial Resource Center.
    2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents to effectuate the rebranding.
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Adopt a resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A POLICY (DS-001) FOR NOTIFYING HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS AS PART OF THE BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS."

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    1. Award a contract to Crosstown Electric and Data, Inc., of Irwindale, California, for the Dinah Shore Drive Corridor Project in the amount of $295,783, plus a contingency of $30,000 for unforeseen conditions.
    2. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary nonmonetary changes to the Contract.
    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.
    4. 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.

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.

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    1. Conduct a public hearing under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the related Treasury Regulations, on the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by the California Public Finance Authority.

    2. Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION AND REQUESTING TO JOIN THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY AS AN ADDITIONAL MEMBER.”

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.


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, (760) 346-0611, 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


 

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