Palm Desert City Council
May 12, 2022

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - May 12, 2022

AGENDA

PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY - VIRTUAL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022

CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
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Agenda 2022-05-12
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I.

CALL TO ORDER – 3:00 P.M.

II.

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
III.

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
IV.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A.

Closed Session Meeting Minutes: April 14, 2022
B.

Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
1)
(City)  Property: North Sphere Land Acquisition (Northeast corner of Portola Avenue/Dinah Shore) (APN 640­120­025) City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Eric Ceja
Other Party Negotiator: N/A
Property Owner: Palm Desert University Gateway
2)
(City)  Property: City of Palm Desert 10­acres (Palm Communities ENA/Gerald Ford) (APN 694­120­028) City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez
Other Party Negotiator: N/A
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
3)
(City)  Property: Northwest corner of Portola Avenue/Dinah Shore Drive (32 acres) (APNs 694­510­013 and 694­130­027) City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Eric Ceja
Other Party Negotiator: N/A
Property Owner: Freeway Lanes
4)
(Successor Agency)  Property: Northwest corner of Portola Avenue/Frank Sinatra Drive (170 acres) (APN 653­400­080) City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez/Eric Ceja
Other Party Negotiator: N/A
Property Owner: Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency 5)
(City)  Property: Southwest corner of Portola Avenue/Frank Sinatra Drive (80 acres) (APN 620­170­009) City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez/Eric Ceja
Other Party Negotiator: N/A
Property Owner: Catavina Land
6)
(City)  Property: Southeast corner of Dick Kelly Drive/Gateway Drive (25.5 acres) (APNs 694­413­014, 694­413­015, and 694­413­017) City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez/Eric Ceja
Other Party Negotiator: N/A
Property Owner: Palm Springs Unified School District
7)
(City and Housing Authority)  Property: 42162 Verdin Lane (APN 624­440­004) City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Veronica Chavez
Other Party Negotiator: N/A
Property Owner: First American Title Co.

C.

Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) 1)
Potential cases: Two (2)
V.

RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING – 4:00 P.M.

A.

Roll Call
B.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ­ Councilmember Karina Quintanilla C.

Inspiration/Invocation – Mayor Jan C. Harnik
VI.

REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
VII.

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A.

Presentation of Proclamation honoring National Public Works Week.

VIIA Proclamation - Public Works Plain Text
VIII.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
IX.

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
X.

NON­AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
Supplemental - X Non agenda public comment
XI.

CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and may be approved by one (1) motion.

A.

Approve Minutes of the regular City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority meeting of April 14, 2022.

XIA Approve Minutes of the regular CC, SA, and HA of April 14, 2022 B.

Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1378 to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment 22­0001 to modify Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 25.34.060 regarding Time­Share Projects.

XIB Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1378
Supplemental - XIB Ord 1378 Time share projects -  Public Comments Supplemental - XIB Ord 1378 Time share projects -  Public Comments 2 C.

Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1382 amending and updating various sections of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.

XIC Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1382
D.

Adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2009­78, and approving a revised Expense Reimbursement Policy for Local Meeting and Event Attendance by Elected/Appointed Officials and City Employees Policy.

Rec:

By Minute Motion, waive further reading and adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2009­78, and approving a revised Expense Reimbursement Policy for Local Meeting and Event Attendance by Elected/Appointed Officials and City Employees Policy.

XID Adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2009-78 E.

Adopt a Resolution to authorize the destruction of paper records that have been digitally imaged from the Development Services Department (Planning/Land Development Division), to rely on the electronic record as the official record.

XIE Adopt a Resolution to authorize the destruction of paper records that have been digitally imaged from the Development Services Dptmnt F.

Award a Contract to Desert Limnologists Inc, dba Southwest Aquatics, Inc., for Lake and Water Features Preventative Maintenance Services.

XIF Award a Contract to Desert Limnologists Inc, dba Southwest Aquatics, Inc., for Lake and Water Features Preventative Maintenance Services.

G.

Award Contract to Multi W Systems, Inc. from El Monte, California for Irrigation Pump Preventative Maintenance in the annual amount of $43,000 (Project No. 920­23).

XIG Award Contract to Multi W Systems, Inc. from El Monte, California for Irrigation Pump Preventative Maintenance in the annual amount of $43,000 (Project No. 920-23) H.

Authorize City Manager to execute contract with Presentation Products Inc, DBA Spinitar for audio visual installation services for the Council Chamber ADA remodel project.

XIH Authorize City Manager to execute contract with Presentation Products Inc, DBA Spinitar for audio visual installation services for the Council Chamber ADA remodel project I.

Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Coachella Valley Association of Governments formalizing the City’s participation and annual $100,000 contribution to the CV Housing First Program? and authorize payment for fiscal year 21/22.

XII Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Coachella Valley Association of Governments formalizing the City’s participation and annual $100,000 contribution to the CV Housing First Program and authorize payment for fiscal year 21.22 J.

Approval of an extension to Contract No. HA37273 with John Harrison Contracting, Inc. for HVAC Mechanical Systems Maintenance Services at the Palm Desert Housing Authority properties in a total annual amount not to exceed $175,000 (HA).

XIJ Approval of an extension to Contract No. HA37273 with John Harrison Contracting Inc. for HVAC Mechanical Systems Maintenance Services at the Palm Desert Housing Authority properties K.

Approval of an Amendment to the Agreement with Riverside University Health System for local homelessness services to extend the term by one (1) year.

XIK Approval of an Amendment to the Agreement with Riverside University Health System for local homelessness services to extend the term by one year L.

Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract C41390 for Gas and Diesel Fuel Purchase from Beck Oil, Inc. in the Amount of $30,000.

XIL Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract C41390 for Gas and Diesel Fuel Purchase from Beck Oil, Inc.

M.

Appropriate $269,743.87 from General Fund Reserves and authorize City Manager to purchase a DELL Cyber Recovery Vault from [RE]Design Group.

XIM Appropriate $269,743.87 from General Fund Reserves and authorize City Manager to purchase a DELL Cyber Recovery Vault from [RE]Design Group N.

Appropriate from General Fund Reserves and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for an Enterprise Advantage Program in the amount of $53,900.

XIN Appropriate from General Fund Reserves and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for an Enterprise Advantage Program in the amount of $53,900 O.

Authorize the use of Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., and HD Supply Facilities Maintenance for Purchase of Materials, Supplies and Appliances for Palm Desert Housing Authority (“Authority”) Properties for FY 2022/2023 (HA).

XIO Authorize the use of Lowe’s Home Centers Inc. Home Depot U.S.A. Inc. and HD Supply Facilities Maintenance for Purchase of Materials, Supplies and Appliances for Palm Desert Housing Authority Properties for FY 2022.2023 P.

Authorize the use of The Sherwin­Williams Company for Purchase of Paint and Paint Related Materials and Supplies for the Palm Desert Housing Authority Properties for FY 2022­2023 (HA).

XIP Authorize the use of The Sherwin-Williams Company for Purchase of Paint and Paint Related Materials and Supplies for the Palm Desert Housing Authority Properties for FY 2022-2023 Q.

Accept Contract No. C39260 with Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, California, for the Traffic Signal Hardware Upgrades as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion (Project No. 569­20).

XIQ Accept Contract No. C39260 with Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, California, for the Traffic Signal Hardware Upgrades as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion (Project No. 569-20) R.

Accept Contract No. C42170 with Commercial Waterproofing Systems, Inc. of Santa Ana, California, for the Desert Willow Golf Resort Maintenance Facility Roof Repairs as complete.

XIR Accept Contract No. C42170 with Commercial Waterproofing Systems, Inc. of Santa Ana, California, for the Desert Willow Golf Resort Maintenance Facility Roof Repairs as complete S.

Accept off­site improvements, release the Faithful Performance and the Labor and Materials Bonds, and accept a Maintenance Bond for Millennium.

XIS Accept off-site improvements, release the Faithful Performance and the Labor and Materials Bonds, and accept a Maintenance Bond for Millennium.

T.

Accept off­site improvements, release the Faithful Performance and Labor and Materials Bonds, and accept a Maintenance Bond for Monterey Crossing.

XIT Accept off-site improvements, release the Faithful Performance and Labor and Materials Bonds, and accept a Maintenance Bond for Monterey Crossing.

U.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison for the Tamarisk Utility Undergrounding District.

XIU Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison for the Tamarisk Utility Undergrounding District.

V.

Receive and file informational update on the 1992 Self Help Housing Program (Joint Consideration with Housing Authority).

XIV Receive and file informational update on the 1992 Self Help Housing Program (Joint Consideration with Housing Authority) XII.

ACTION CALENDAR
A.

Approve the initiation of proceedings to form the President’s Plaza Property and Business and Improvement District, and to levy and collect assessments therein; the Management District Plan and, preliminarily, the Engineer’s Report; and an assessment ballot proceeding so that qualified property owners within the district may vote on the levying of district assessments. xXIIA Approve the initiation of proceedings to form the President’s Plaza Property and Business and Improvement District Supplemental - Q&A memorandum
Supplemental - Replacement report
B.

Approve the start of proceedings to levy and collect annual assessments and grant preliminary approval of the 2022/23 Engineer’s Report for Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance District No. 1. xXIIB Approve the start of proceedings to levy and collect annual assessments and grant preliminary approval of the 2022.23 Engineer’s Report for Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance District No. 1.

Supplemental - Q&A memorandum
C.

Approve the start of proceedings to levy the annual assessment of City of Palm Desert Benefit Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2022/2023. xXIIC Approve the start of proceedings to levy the annual assessment of City of Palm Desert Benefit Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2022.2023 D.

Request for Feedback and Direction Regarding a Potential Ballot Measure Related to City Council Districts. xXIID Request for Feedback and Direction Regarding a Potential Ballot Measure Related to City Council Districts Supplemental - Q&A memorandum
Supplemental - Powerpoint Presentation
Supplemental - Public Comments
Supplemental - Public Comments 2
E.

Request for direction on sponsorship of mural installation at the McCallum Theatre. xXIIE Request for direction on sponsorship of mural installation at the McCallum Theatre Supplemental - Q&A memorandum
F.

Request for direction regarding several updates to Palm Desert Municipal Code. xXIIF Request for direction regarding several updates to Palm Desert Municipal Code G.

Consideration of fee waiver of facility use fees for the use of Civic Center Park for the 2022 Ride of Silence event. xXIIG Consideration of fee waiver of facility use fees for the use of Civic Center Park for the 2022 Ride of Silence event Supplemental - Q&A memorandum
XIII.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.

Approval of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to modify Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 25.10 (Residential Districts) and Chapter 25.68 (Decisions by the Architectural Review Commission) (1st reading). Page 471 xXIIIA Approval of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to modify Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 25.10 (Residential Districts) and Chapter 25.68 (Decisions by the Architectural Review Commission) (1st reading) B.

Approval of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to modify Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 25 (Zoning) relating to land uses (1st reading). xXIIIB Approval of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to modify Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 25 (Zoning) relating to land uses (1st reading) XIV.

INFORMATION ITEMS
XV.

ADJOURNMENT
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