PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, November 14, 2024

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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1.

CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 3:15 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

• RECOMMENDATION:

  The following items were considered in closed session:

4.a

Closed Session Meeting Minutes: October 10, 2024

4.b

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

VillasPD, LLC v City of Palm Desert
Case number: CVPS2404242

5.

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

6.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Pro Tem Harnik

7.

INSPIRATION

Mayor Quintanilla

8.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION

City Attorney Shah

9.

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS

9.a

RECOGNITION - CIVIC ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS

10.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

10.a

LIBRARY GRAND OPENING

10.b

SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC 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 October 24, 2024.

13.b

APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 10/17/2024 to 11/1/2024.

13.c

RECEIVE AND FILE APPLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Receive and file the application for Alcoholic Beverage License for: 

  Palm Desert Local Mart, Inc. (Local Mart) - 45-200 PORTOLA AVE 321 Palm Desert 

13.f

AWARD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. HA48600 WITH MOHAWK COMMERCIAL, INC., FOR FLOOR COVERINGS AT PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Authorize the use of Mohawk Commercial, Inc., an Omnia Partners (“Omnia”) national government cooperative contract holder for flooring and outdoor surfaces solutions, contract 2020002149, at the Palm Desert Housing Authority pursuant to Section 3.30.160(E) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
  2. Award a Short-Form Construction Contract No. HA48600 with Mohawk Commercial, Inc., for procurement and installation of floor coverings and related supplies and services at the Authority’s properties for a term of one (1) year, with an option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms, in an annual amount not to exceed $175,000 annually.
  3. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement, take any necessary actions to facilitate execution of agreement with Mohawk Commercial, Inc., and execute any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.

13.g

ACCEPT CONTRACT NO. C43860 WITH VECTOR RESOURCES, INC., FOR THE SECURITY CAMERA INSTALLATION AS COMPLETE, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (PROJECT NO. MFA00015)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Accept the Security Camera Installation Project as completed in accordance with the contract specifications.
  2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.

13.h

APPROVE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER TO PROMOTE THE PALM DESERT FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Authorize out-of-state travel for the Public Affairs Manager to participate in a media event in New York City, New York, on January 21, 2025, promoting the Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival at the James Beard Platform in conjunction with Palm Springs Life and Visit Greater Palm Springs.

13.i

ADOPT RESOLUTION 2024-079 APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 37506-3 AND AGREEMENTS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt a Resolution No. 2024-079 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF FINAL TRACT MAP 37506-3.”

   

13.j

AWARD A CONTRACT NO. C48610 TO R DEPENDABLE CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR ADA UPGRADES AT THE STATE BUILDING (PROJECT NO. MFA00011)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Award a contract no. C48610 to R Dependable Construction, Inc., of San Bernardino, California, for ADA Upgrades at the State Building in the amount of $279,900, plus a $28,000 contingency.
  2. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary nonmonetary changes to the contract.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and written requests for change orders up to the contingency amount, amendments, and 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 authorize the City Clerk to file the NOC upon satisfactory completion of the Project.

13.k

AWARD A CONTRACT NO. C48620 TO HERMANN DESIGN GROUP FOR DEVELOPENT OF A LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES (PROJECT NO. CPK00003)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Award a Professional Services Agreement No. C48620 with Hermann Design Group, of Palm Desert, California, for development of a Landscape Master Plan (LMP) in the amount of $41,585 plus $8,415 in contingency for unforeseen circumstances.
  2. Authorize extra work associated with design and construction support services to implement the plan with Hermann Design Group in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per fiscal year for a 31-month term, with two one-year extension options.
  3. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary nonmonetary changes to the contract.
  4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action, in accordance with Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.

13.d

ACCEPTANCE A RESIGNATION FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

• RECOMMENDATION:

  With regret, accept the resignation of Jake Wuest from the Finance Committee, effective December 31, 2024.

13.e

AUTHORIZATION OF JOSLYN CENTER AGREEMENT WITH PALM DESERT WAVE HOUSE FOR PARKING LOT USE AND CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF PICKLEBALL COURT

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Authorize Palm Desert Wave House, LLC, Parking Lot Use Agreement pursuant to Article 5 of Contract No. C36520, Lease Agreement between the Cove Communities Senior Association and the City of Palm Desert.
  2. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the Parking Lot Use Agreement.
  3. Authorize the construction and installation of a pickleball court pursuant to Article 6 of Contract No. C36520, Lease Agreement between the Cove Communities Senior Association and the City of Palm Desert

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

RESOLUTION 2024-080 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE PALM DESERT TRANSACTION AND USE TAX – 5 YEAR SPENDING PLAN AND PRIORITIES AND EXECUTE THE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-080 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE PALM DESERT TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX – 5 YEAR SPENDING PLAN AND PRIORITIES AND EXECUTE THE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX.”
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith and amend the terms of staffing as may be necessary from time to time to respond to immediate community needs.

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 OF AN ORDINANCE NO. 1422 TO AMEND CHAPTER 12.04 – ENCROACHMENTS, OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Introduce Ordinance No. 1422 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 12.04 – ENCROACHMENTS, OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA.”

15.b

ADDENDUM TO THE TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) 2018 FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE NEXUS REPORT AND ADOPT THE TUMF INFLATION ADJUSTMENT AND REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Hold a noticed consolidated public hearing and receive public testimony; and

      

  2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-081 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS’ TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) 2018 FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE NEXUS REPORT AND ADOPTING THE COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE’S TUMF INFLATION ADJUSTMENT AND REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 APPLICABLE TO ALL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT.”

15.c

INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO. 1423 TO AMEND SECTION 25.34.030 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Introduce Ordinance No. 1423 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 25.34.030 RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA”

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.

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, Deputy 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 
Deputy Clerk II