PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, January 09, 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:

• RECOMMENDATION:

  The following items were considered in closed session:

4.a

Closed Session Meeting Minutes: December 12, 2024

4.b

Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

Property Description: APNs 625-082-022 and 625-082-023
Agency: City of Palm Desert 
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Chris Escobedo/Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties:  All About Families
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

4.c

Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

Property Description: APNs 627-074-014, 627-071-065, 627-071-067,
627-071-068, 627-071-069, 627-071-070, 627-071-071 
Agency: City of Palm Desert 
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Chris Escobedo/Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties:  Mary Erickson Community Housing
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

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

9.a

OATH OF OFFICE – KARINA QUINTANILLA

10.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

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 December 12, 2024.

13.b

APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 11/8/2024 to 12/27/2024.

13.c

RECEIVE AND FILE APPLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES

Receive and file the application for Alcoholic Beverage License for: 

• JFC Restaurants, Inc. Chez Pierre 74040 Highway 111 Ste E Palm Desert
• Jacksons Food Stores Jackson 6843 72300 Highway 111 Palm Desert
• MAA Palm Desert Hospitality Inc. Springhill Suites 72322 Highway 111 Palm Desert

• RECOMMENDATION:

13.d

APPROVE THE 2025 LIST OF SOCIAL MEDIA COMMEMORATIONS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the list of social media commemorations planned for 2025.

13.e

ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

• RECOMMENDATION:

  With regret, accept the resignation of Lori Flint from the Parks and Recreation Committee, effective December 12, 2024.

13.f

APPOINTMENTS TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING COMMISSION

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Appoint a member to the Finance Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028.
  2. Appoint a member to the Planning Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027.

13.g

APPROVAL OF THE 2025 CITY COUNCIL LIAISON AND SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the 2025 City Council Liaison and Subcommittee Assignments and the appointment of representatives to external organizations.

13.h

RATIFICATION OF LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (CVAG) ACCESS INDIAN CANYON DRIVE PROJECT AND THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR PLAN

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Ratify the Letters of Support for the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) ACCESS Indian Canyon Drive Project and the Coachella Valley Multimodal Corridor Plan.

13.i

RATIFICATION OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE BRANDMAN CENTERS FOR SENIOR CARE – COACHELLA VALLEY, LLC PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (PACE)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Ratify the letter of support for the Brandman Centers for Senior Care – Coachella Valley, LLC Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) application.

13.j

APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE EL PASEO PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Appoint Angela Rafferty to the Board of Directors for the El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District (EPPBID) for a term ending June 30, 2025.

13.k

APPROVAL OF PARK ORDINANCE WAIVERS FOR THE 2025 PALM DESERT HALF MARATHON AND 5K AND WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL EVENTS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve temporary waiver of the following Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) sections for the 2025 Palm Desert Half Marathon and 5K and Wildflower Festival events:

  1. 11.01.20 (Hours of Use in City Parks)
  2. 11.01.140 (Amplified Sound in City Parks)
  3. 11.01.080 H (Camping)
  4. 11.01.080 O (Placement of Advertising Signage in City Parks)
  5. 11.01.080 Q (Vendor Sales in City Parks)
  6. 11.01.080 W (Possession/Consumption of Alcohol in City Parks) pursuant to PDMC 9.58.040

      

13.l

AUTHORIZE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND HOUSING MANAGER TO ATTEND THE U.S. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE IN DALLAS, TEXAS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Authorize out-of-state travel for the Senior Administrative Assistant and Housing Manager to attend the U.S. Housing and Community Development Conference on March 31 through April 3, 2025, in Dallas, Texas.

13.m

RECEIVE AND FILE THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT ON AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES PERFORMED ON THE MEASURE A TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Receive and file the Independent Accountants’ Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Performed on the Measure A Transportation Fund for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

13.n

ACCEPT CONTRACT NO. C43350 AS COMPLETE FOR PROJECT NO. CST00003 – FRED WARING DRIVE AT MONTEREY AVENUE AND HAYSTACK ROAD AT HWY 74 INTERSECTION MODIFICATIONS

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Accept Contract No. C43350 with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. of Irwindale, California, for the Fred Waring Drive at Monterey Avenue and Haystack Road at Hwy 74 Intersection Modifications as complete
  2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion (Project No. CST00003).

13.o

APPROVAL OF CONTRACT NO. C47980H-1A AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LIVING DESERT AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AS IT RELATES TO FUNDING OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXPANSION OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND REPLACE CONTRACT NO. C47980H-1

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Contract No. C47980H-1A, an agreement between the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and the City of Palm Desert relative to funding the expansion of education programs at the Living Desert and replace contract No. C47980H-1 in its entirety.
  2. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes and/or amendments to the agreement.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action.

13.p

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the City of Palm Desert and the County of Riverside to reflect the addition of six sworn officers in two phases, consistent with the City Council-approved Measure G - Five-Year Spending Plan.
  2. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the Agreement.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any documents necessary to effectuate and implement actions taken herewith

13.q

RESOLUTION NO. SA-RDA 104 FOR RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177 AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Resolution No. SA-RDA 104 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177 AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS.”

13.r

APPROVE SPONSORSHIP CONTRACT NO. C48780 FOR THE 2025 DESERT X EXHIBITION IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve sponsorship Contract No. C48780 in the amount of $35,000 with The Desert Biennial for its 2025 Desert X Exhibition to be held March 8 to May 11, 2025.
  2. Authorize staff to finalize negotiations of the Sponsorship Agreement with The Desert Biennial.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Sponsorship Agreement and any associated documents, subject to the approval as to form by the City Attorney.
  4. Waive all permit and inspection fees associated with Desert X.

13.s

AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT CFA00010 FIRE STATION 102 NEW BUILD AND ONSITE IMPROVEMENTS

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Find the bids submitted by TBSC System Alarms, Inc., and Keystone Builders, Inc., to be non-responsive.
  2. Award Construction Contract No. C45120B in the amount of $14,838,686 to Caliba, Inc., of Stanton, CA, for the Fire Station 102 – Onsite Improvements Project CFA00010.
  3. Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a contingency in the amount of $1,484,000.
  4. Authorize the City Manager to review and approve written requests for the use of contingency per Section 3.30.170 B of the Palm Desert Municipal Code
  5. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $16,000,000 from Fire Fund 230, Unobligated Funds to account 2304220-4400200, Fire Fund Capital Projects.
  6. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary, nonmonetary changes to the agreement.
  7. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith
  8. 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.

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

APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. C36620 WITH FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 8 to Contract No. C36620 to update the terms, management fee, and scope of work with the Family YMCA of the Desert (YMCA), of Palm Desert, California. Contract term is July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030, with the option to extend for three additional one-year terms, ending June 30, 2033.
  2. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary nonmonetary changes to the amendment.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 8 for Contract No. C36620.

14.b

DIRECTION ON MATERIALS FOR EL PASEO RAISED CROSSWALKS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Request City Council direction on the preferred materials for raised crosswalks along El Paseo.

14.c

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-001 DECLARING INTENTION TO ESTABLISH THE CITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (SHADOW RIDGE PUBLIC SERVICES) AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR FEBRUARY 13, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-001 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT TO ESTABLISH THE CITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (SHADOW RIDGE PUBLIC SERVICES), TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN, AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATED THERETO.”
  2. Direct staff to record the Boundary Map by January 24, 2025.
  3. Set a Public Hearing for February 13, 2025, to consider formation of Community Facilities District No. 2025-1, and calling for a special election pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities District Act of 1982.

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

INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE 1425 TO AMEND SECTIONS OF TITLE 25 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Introduce Ordinance 1425 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 25.60.080, 25.60.160, AND 25.78.020(C) 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).”

15.b

APPROVE OUTSIDE AGENCY FUNDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2025-26 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ACTION PLAN

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Conduct a public hearing and accept public comment related to the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program proposed, Annual Action Plan (Program Year (PY) 2025-26).
  2. Approve Outside Agency Funding Committee (“Committee”) recommendations for PY 2025-26 CDBG award of subrecipients, Programs and/or Projects and funding amounts as proposed.
  3. Approve the use of the PY 2025-26 CDBG funding allocation awarded to the City of Palm Desert (“City”) by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) for the proposed funding of subrecipient’s Programs and/or Projects recommended by the Committee.
  4. Approve the City’s PY 2025-26 CDBG Annual Action Plan (“Annual Plan”) and authorize staff to submit to the County of Riverside.
  5. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.

      

      

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 “Council Agenda” 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