PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, September 28, 2023

3:30 P.m. - 6:30 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, and the Palm Desert Housing Authority. 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

• RECOMMENDATION:

  The following items will be considered in closed session.

4.a

Closed Session Meeting Minutes: September 14, 2023

4.b

Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

4.b.1

Property Description: APN Nos. 694-410-003; 694-160-005 through 008, 694-160-011; 694-120-025; and 685-010-005

Agency: City of Palm Desert
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman, Chris Escobedo, Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties: TR Funding II, LLC; SG & H Cook Street, LLC; Palm Desert University Gateway; First St. Financial Center Lomitas
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

5.

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

6.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilmember Trubee

7.

INSPIRATION

Mayor Kelly

8.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION

City Attorney Hargreaves

9.

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS

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 September 14, 2023.

13.b

APPROVAL OF WARRANTS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the warrants issued for the period 7/25/2023 to 9/14/2023.

13.c

APPROVAL OF THE 2023 PALM DESERT GOLF CART PARADE

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Permit the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages on Public Property pursuant to Palm Desert Municipal Code 9.58.040.
  2. Waive Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 11.01.140 – Amplified Sound, during the event.
  3. Approve a budget transfer of $25,000 from the Police Services Account No. 1104210-4304000 to Account No. 1104210-4304200 (Police Contingency).
  4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents that may be necessary to facilitate the event.

13.d

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONICALLY FILED GOVERNMENT CLAIMS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Resolution No. 2023-046 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONICALLY FILED GOVERNMENT CLAIMS.”

13.e

AUTHORIZE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON SEPTEMBER 30 THROUGH OCTOBER 4, 2023, IN AUSTIN, TEXAS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Authorize out-of-state travel for the City Manager to attend the International City/County Management Association Annual Conference on September 30 through October 4, 2023, in Austin, Texas.

13.f

RATIFY A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR H.N. & FRANCES C. BERGER FOUNDATION’S RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM FUNDING REQUEST FOR THE THOUSAND PALMS FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Ratify a letter of support for the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation’s Reconnecting Communities Program funding request.

13.g

SUCCESSOR AGENCY - APPROVE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT NO. C46320A-Z BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT FOR ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 620-400-025

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) No. C46320A-Z between the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (SARDA) and the City of Palm Desert for Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 620-400-025.
  2. Authorize the Executive Director and the SARDA Attorney to make non-monetary changes to the PSA.
  3. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the PSA and all related documents for the sale.

13.h

SUCCESSOR AGENCY - ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. SA-RDA 101 DECLARING ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 620-400-025 “EXEMPT SURPLUS” FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE SURPLUS LAND ACT

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Resolution No. SA-RDA 101 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54221(b) AND 54221 (f)(1)(D) THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 620-400-025 IS EXEMPT SURPLUS; AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS.”

13.i

ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY’S CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY/SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (COPS/SLESF) EXPENDITURE PLAN AND FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Accept the City’s Citizens Option for Public Safety/Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (COPS/SLESF) expenditure plan and funding for Fiscal Year 2023/24.

13.j

SUCCESSOR AGENCY - APPROVE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT NO. C46320A-Z BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND A COMPENSATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY DESIGNATED TAXING ENTITIES FOR ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 620-400-025

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) No. C46320A-Z between the City of Palm Desert and the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (SARDA) for Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 620-400-025.
  2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make non-monetary changes to the PSA.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents associated with the PSA.
  4. Approve Compensation Agreements between the City of Palm Desert and the Riverside County designated taxing entities for APN 620-400-025.
  5. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make non-monetary changes to the Compensation Agreements.
  6. Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents associated with the Compensation Agreements.
  7. Appropriate $4,600,000 from unobligated Desert Willow Capital Fund Balance Account No. 4414195-4809200 for the purchase of APN 620-400-025.

13.k

SUCCESSOR AGENCY - APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT FOR ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 620-400-025

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a License Agreement No. C46320A-Z between the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (SARDA) and the City of Palm Desert for Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 620-400-025 for two (2) years at a rate of one dollar ($1).
  2. Authorize the SARDA Attorney to make non-monetary changes to the License Agreement.
  3. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the License Agreement and all related documents for the sale.  

13.l

APPROVE THE ADDITION OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR PUBLIC PARKING AND OPEN SPACE TO APN 620-400-625 TO THE CITY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve the addition of improvements for public parking and open space to APN 620-400-625 to the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
  2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $1,891,588 from unobligated Desert Willow Capital Fund Balance to Account No. 4414195-4809200, Project Code CFA 00025, for the parking lot improvements to Lot A

13.m

ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1400 AMENDING SECTION 2.36.370 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Ordinance No. 1400 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.36.370 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.”

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 AN AGREEMENT WITH KINGDOM CAUSES DBA CITY NET FOR CITY HOMELESS OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICES

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Agreement No. C46330 for $250,813.13 with Kingdom Causes DBA City Net to provide street outreach and engagement homeless services from October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with two optional one year extensions.
  2. Authorize Director of Finance to appropriate $101,000 in unobligated Opioid Settlement Special Funds to Account No. 2264212-4309000 and transfer $150,000 from Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds Account No. 2254199-4501000 to Account No. 2254212-4309000.
  3. Authorize the City Attorney to make non-monetary changes to the agreement and the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.

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

HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT – PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Receive public comments on the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

15.b

PALM DESERT REDISTRICTING 2023 – PUBLIC HEARING #2 TO RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY REGARDING THE REDRAWING OF ELECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Receive and file a report on the redistricting process and permissible criteria to be considered to redraw district boundaries.
  2. Conduct a public hearing to receive public input on district boundaries.

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, Níamh M. Ortega, 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/ Níamh M. Ortega 
Assistant City Clerk