PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Closed Session 3:15 p.m.; Regular Session 4:00 p.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

73-510 Fred Waring Drive

Palm Desert, California

REVISED AGENDA

This agenda has been revised as follows:

- Closed Session new time 3:15 p.m.

- Additional Closed Session case added to Item 4c

 

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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

The following items will be considered in closed session:

4.a

Closed Session Meeting Minutes: July 10, 2025

4.b

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

Name of Case: VillasPD, LLC v City of Palm Desert (Case No.: CVPS2404242)

4.c

Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)4

Number of potential cases: 2

4.d

Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

Agency representatives: Isra Shah, City Attorney

Unrepresented Employee: City Manager

4.e

Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957

Title: City Manager

5.

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

6.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilmember Nestande

7.

INSPIRATION

Councilmember Pradetto

8.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION

City Attorney Shah

9.

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS

9.a

PROCLAMATION: CALIFORNIA’S 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF STATEHOOD

9.b

FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT PRESENTATION

10.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

10.a

SHERIFF DEPARTMENT UPDATE

10.b

SPAY AND NEUTER FREE EVENT

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 July 10, 2025.

13.b

APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 5/31/2025 to 8/15/2025.

13.c

PROCUREMENT REPORTS FOR MONTHS OF JUNE AND JULY 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Receive and file the procurement reports of June and July 2025.

13.d

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Receive and file the Finance Director Report, Measure G Quarterly Report, City Treasurer Investment Report, Parkview Office Complex and Vacancy Report, and Desert Willow Golf Resort Financial Monthly Reports for April through June 30, 2025.

13.e

RATIFICATION OF LETTER OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 339 (ORTEGA) – LOCAL PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Ratify the issuance of the letter opposing Assembly Bill 339 (Ortega) – Local Public Employee Organizations: Notice Requirements.

13.f

RATIFICATION OF LETTER OPPOSING SENATE BILL 445 (WIENER) – SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DELIVERY REFORM ACT

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Ratify the issuance of the letter opposing Senate Bill 445 (Wiener) – Sustainable Transportation Project Delivery Reform Act.

13.g

RATIFICATION OF LETTER SUPPORTING EXPANSION OF U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SERVICES AT PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Ratify the issuance of the letter supporting expansion of U.S. Customs and Border Protection services at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

13.h

RATIFICATION OF LETTER SUPPORTING SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY’S GRANT APPLICATION FOR MAINTENANCE FACILITY REPLACEMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Ratify the issuance of the letter supporting SunLine Transit Agency’s grant application under the Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5339 Low or No Emission Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program.

13.i

ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1430, AMENDING PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO ADVISORY BODY OFFICERS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adoption of Ordinance No. 1430 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.34.050 RELATED TO ADVISORY BODY OFFICERS.”

13.j

REQUEST TO EXEMPT THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE FROM PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.34.050(A) RELATED TO THE APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY BODY OFFICERS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Consider the Parks and Recreation Committee’s request to be exempted from the Palm Desert Municipal Code related to the appointment of advisory body officers (Ordinance 1430).

13.k

ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

• RECOMMENDATION:

  With regret, accept the resignation of Robert Leo from the Finance Committee effective July 25, 2025.

13.l

APPOINTMENTS TO THE EL PASEO PARKING & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Reappoint David Fletcher, Patrick Klein, and Angela Rafferty to serve on the El Paseo Parking & Business Improvement District (EPPBID) Board of Directors for terms ending June 30, 2028.

13.m

AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. C28880 WITH BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES, EXTENDING THE TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. C28880 with Best Best & Krieger LLP for City Attorney Services, extending the term to December 31, 2025.
  2. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the Agreement.
  3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.

13.n

RESOLUTION 2025-061 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (CTFGP) AND ACCEPTING GRANT AWARD NUMBER 23348 IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,800 FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (PROJECT CODE NO. GCT00001)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Adopt Resolution 2025-061 entitled ”A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (CTFGP) GRANT FUNDS UNDER AWARD NUMBER 23348.”
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute documents related to the grant application, reporting, and payments.

13.o

RESOLUTION HA-132 AMENDING AND RESTATING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY'S AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Adopt Resolution HA-132 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY AMENDING AND RESTATING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY PERTAINING TO THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF ITS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPERTIES.”

      

  2. Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to make any necessary corrections and take all actions required to administer, facilitate, modify, establish, and implement the Administrative Plan, provided such actions are consistent with its terms or all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

13.p

RATIFICATION AND UPDATE OF VENDOR AND CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION LIST FOR SUBMISSIONS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Ratify the updated prequalified vendor and contractor list submissions received through June 30, 2025, for the City of Palm Desert, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Palm Desert Housing Authority, and Desert Willow Golf Resort.

13.q

RELEASE OF DEMOLITION PERFORMANCE BONDS FOR 119 NETAS COURT AND 125 NETAS COURT

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Release Demolition Performance Bond (4471662) for 119 Netas Ct. in the amount of $93,500.
  2. Release Demolition Performance Bond (4471661) for 125 Netas Ct. in the amount of $126,500.

13.r

RESOLUTION 2025-062 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Resolution 2025-062 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.”

13.s

ACCEPT ON-CALL CITYWIDE ADA CURB RAMP MODIFICATIONS AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM AS COMPLETE, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (PROJECT NO. MST00013)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Accept Contract No. C48240 with W R Builders, Inc., for the On-Call Citywide ADA Curb Ramp Modifications and Sidewalk Replacement Project for Fiscal Year 2024-25 as completed in accordance with the contract specifications.

      

  2. 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 at the end of each fiscal year.

13.t

AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF PUMP ROOM EQUIPMENT FOR THE PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER (PROJECT NO. CFA00009)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Authorize the purchase of pump room equipment from Knorr Systems International in the amount of $989,206.48, plus a $15,000 contingency for unforeseen expenses.
  2. Authorize release of established Aquatic Facility Equipment Reserve Funds in the amount of $1,000,000 in Account No. 2420000-2430100 and transfer and appropriate to Aquatic Facility Capital Projects Account No. 2424549-4400100.
  3. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
  4. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. C49790 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).

13.u

APPROVE AMENDMENTS NO. 1 TO C48520A-E FOR ON-CALL PARKS AND LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT CONTRACTS

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to C48520A with AK Landscaping, to clarify the contract aggregate amount is $750,000 per fiscal year for the contract term.
  2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to C48520B with Excel Landscape, Inc., to clarify the contract aggregate amount is $750,000 per fiscal year for the contract term.
  3. Approve Amendment No. 1 to C48520C with Horizon Professional Landscape, Inc., to clarify the contract aggregate amount is $750,000 per fiscal year for the contract term.
  4. Approve Amendment No. 1 to C48520D with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., to clarify the contract aggregate amount is $750,000 per fiscal year for the contract term.
  5. Approve Amendment No. 1 to C48520E with Vintage Landscape to clarify the contract aggregate amount is $750,000 per fiscal year for the contract term.
  6. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the amendments.
  7. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments and any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.

13.v

AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. C49800 TO SUPERB ENGINEERING, INC., FOR THE CAHUILLA HILLS PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (MPK00005) – 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 NEPA 24 CFR 58.35(a), and authorize the City Manager to submit Determination of Categorical Exclusion.
  2. Award a construction contract no. C49800 to Superb Engineering, Inc., of Banning, California, in the amount of $1,049,485.79, plus a $104,948.60 contingency for unforeseen expenses.
  3. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
  4. 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).
  5. 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.

13.w

AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. C49810 TO ALL AMERICAN BUILDING SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVE ON-STREET PARKING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (PROJECT NO. CPL00004)

• 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 Manager to submit a determination of Categorical Exemption.
  2. Award a construction contract no. C49810 to All American Building Services, of Santa Clarita, California, for the University Park On-Street Parking Project in the amount of $417,214.69, plus a $41,721.47 contingency for unforeseen expenses.
  3. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
  4. 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).
  5. 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.

13.x

APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO C47800 WITH PAVEWEST, INC., FOR PARKING LOT REHABILITATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT PRESIDENTS PLAZA III (PROJECT NO. MPL00002)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement C47800 with PaveWest, Inc., for the Parking Lot Rehabilitation and Maintenance Program to increase annual compensation to $750,000.
  2. Authorize transfer out/in in the amount of $365,000 from General Fund Facilities Reserve 1104199-4501000 to the Presidents’ Plaza III Account No. 2820000-3910000.
  3. Authorize appropriation in the amount of $365,000 to the Presidents’ Plaza III Account No. 2824373-43320000.
  4. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
  5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, and any related documents necessary to effectuate this action, in accordance with Sections 3.30.160(I) and 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
  6. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC) and the City Clerk file the NOC upon satisfactory completion of the project(s).

13.y

RATIFY MODIFIED CONTRACT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLIANCE AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Ratify modifications to the previously approved contract for affordable housing compliance and property management services for the Housing Authority-owned Properties with National Community Renaissance of California, a California public benefit corporation.

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 A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT NO. C49820 WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR ANIMAL FIELD, SHELTER, AND LICENSING SERVICES

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve the Agreement No. C49820 with the County of Riverside for animal field, shelter, and licensing services for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028.
  2. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, amendments, and all actions necessary to effectuate this action.

14.b

APPROVE UPDATES TO THE OUTDOOR DINING DECK DESIGN GUIDELINES

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve updates to the Outdoor Dining Deck Design Guidelines.

14.c

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO RENAME THE CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE AND THE RESOURCE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Introduce Ordinance No. 1433 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 29.30 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO RENAME THE CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE.”
  2. Introduce Ordinance No. 1434 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.66 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO RENAME THE RESOURCES PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE TO THE ENVIRONMENAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE.”

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

APPROVE A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO PERMIT SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND DAY CARE CENTERS IN THE DOWNTOWN EDGE TRANSITION OVERLAY - CEQA DETERMINATION

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Introduce Ordinance No. 1435 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESEERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE CITY CENTER/DOWNTOWN SECTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO REMOVE MINIMUM DENSITY REQUIREMENTS AND CLARIFIES ALLOWED LAND USE TYPES AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA.”
  2. Adopt Resolution 2025-063 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO MODIFY TITLE 25 (ZONING) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND DAY CARE CENTERS AS AN ALLOWED LAND USE TYPE AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA.”

15.b

ADOPT A RESOLUTION UPDATING AND ESTABLISHING USER AND REGULATORY FEES

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Resolution 2025-064 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN UPDATE AND ESTABLISHMENT OF RELATED USE AND REGULATORY FEES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY SERVICES.”

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