REVISED
CITYOFPALM DESERT
PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL (CC),
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SA),
AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (HA) MEETING
(HYBRID MEETING)
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, June 22, 2023
2:00 p.m. Study Session
3:15 p.m. Closed Session
4:00 p.m. Regular Session
Pursuant to AssemblyBill 2449, this meeting maybe conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person, and up to two Councilmembers may participate remotely.
WATCH THE MEETING LIVE: Watch the City Council meeting live on the City’s website www.palmdesert.gov, under the “Council Agenda” link at the top of the homepage, or on the City’s YouTube Channel.
OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS MEETING: Attend the meeting in our Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. To participate by email, internet, or phone, please see the detailed instructions on the last page of this agenda. * This agenda has been revised to add Proclamation A and Action Calendar Item 2E.
AGENDA - REVISED Thursday, June 22, 2023
City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting
3:15 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
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 attend in person or utilize one of the three options listed on the last page of this agenda.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
A. Closed Session Meeting Minutes: June 8, 2023
B. Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
1. Property Description: City Properties: 0.16 acre parcel located on Alessandro Alley (APN 627-071-065), 44845 San Clemente Circle (APN 627-
071-070), 44889 San Clemente Circle (APN 627-071-071); and Successor Agency Properties: 44870 San Antonio Circle (APN 627-071-067), 44850 San Antonio Circle (APN 627-071-068), 44887 San Antonio Circle (APN 627-071-069), and 0.42 acre parcel located on San Clemente Circle (APN 627-074-014) Agency: City of Palm Desert and Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Chris Escobedo/Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties: N/A
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
2. Property Description: Vacant parcels at Desert Willow (APN Nos. 620-400-025 and 620-400-026)
Agency: Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Chris Escobedo/Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties: City of Palm Desert and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
3. Property Description: 72-880 Highway 111, Palm Desert (APN 640-120-020) Agency: City of Palm Desert
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Chris Escobedo/Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties: N/A
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
AGENDA - REVISED Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting
C. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Two (2) matters that, under the existing circumstances, the City Attorney believes create significant exposure to litigation.
4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Trubee
INSPIRATION: Mayor Kathleen Kelly
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Hargreaves
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. PROCLAMATION - GAY PRIDE MONTH
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
A. BLOW SAND MITIGATION UPDATE
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
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 attend in person or utilize one of the three options listed on the last 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.
1. 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 Calendar within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the City Council for a separate discussion.
A. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of June 8, 2023.
B. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
RECOMMENDATION: Approve warrants issued from June 1 through June 8, 2023.
AGENDA - REVISED Thursday, June 22, 2023
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C. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. C37370 IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,000 WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP FOR
OPERATIONS OF THE PALM DESERT IHUB
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C37370 in the amount of $175,000 with the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) for operations of the Palm Desert iHUB.
2. Authorize the City Attorney to make non-substantive changes to the agreement.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment.
D. APPROVE THE INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT TECHNOLOGY
EQUIPMENT PURCHASES IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $190,000
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Information Systems Department technology equipment purchases in an aggregate amount not to exceed $190,000 and authorize City Manager to execute agreements.
E. APPROVE ANNUAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE MAINTENANCE FOR THE LISTED VENDORS IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $975,600 AND
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RENEWAL AGREEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve annual computer software and hardware maintenance costs for the listed vendors in the estimated amount of $975,600.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute renewal agreements.
F. APPROVE A TEMPORARY WAIVER TO PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 9.58.010 AND 9.58.020 (CONSUMPTION/ POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY) FOR THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AT THE GALEN BUILDING LOCATED AT 72567 HIGHWAY 111 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve up to ten (10) temporary events waivers to Palm Desert Municipal Code Sections 9.58.010 and 9.58.020 (Consumption/Possession of Alcoholic Beverages on Public Property) at the Galen Building (72567 Highway 111) as needed for fiscal year 2023/2024.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control documents or other documents to effectuate the action herein, as required.
AGENDA - REVISED Thursday, June 22, 2023
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G. APPROVE A TEMPORARY WAIVER TO PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 9.58.010 AND 9.58.020 (CONSUMPTION/ POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY) FOR THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AT THE HENDERSON BUILDING LOCATED AT 72559 HIGHWAY 111 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve up to five (5) temporary events waivers to Palm Desert Municipal Code Sections 9.58.010 and 9.58.020 (Consumption/Possession of Alcoholic Beverages on Public Property) at the Henderson Building (72559 Highway 111) as needed for fiscal year 2023/2024.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control documents or other documents to effectuate the action herein, as required.
H. HOUSING AUTHORITY – AWARD AGREEMENT FOR HVAC MECHANICAL SYSTEMS WITH JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTING, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $190,000 PLUS CONTINGENCY
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award Agreement for HVAC Mechanical Systems Services with John Harrison Contracting, Inc., for a period of three years, plus two one-year extensions at the Housing Authority residential rental properties, in an amount not to exceed $190,000 annually plus $28,500 for 15% contingency.
2. Authorize RPM Company, the Housing Authority’s contracted management company, to monitor the Agreement and authorize additional services within the contingency amount as determined to be necessary due to emergency actions and/or to proactively respond to the needs of the Properties.
3. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Agreement and any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith and amend the terms as may be necessary.
I. HOUSING AUTHORITY – ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES FOR
REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING COMMISSION DURING FY 2023-24
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Housing Authority Resolution establishing dates for regular meetings of the Palm Desert Housing Commission during FY 2023-24.
J. ESTABLISH QUALIFIED VENDOR LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND 2024-25 RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the Qualified Vendor List for the City of Palm Desert, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, the Palm Desert Housing Authority, and Desert Willow Golf Resort in accordance with Ordinance No. 1392 (Purchasing Ordinance).
2. Authorize City Manager to approve additional qualified submissions from vendors throughout the fiscal year.
AGENDA - REVISED Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting
K. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS
FROM THE CITY CLERK AND CITY MANAGER DIVISIONS
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the destruction of obsolete records from the City Clerk and City Manager Divisions pursuant to the California Government Code Section 34090.
L. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1396 AMENDING CHAPTER 11 (PARKS) AS RELATED TO FACILITY CLASSIFICATIONS AND
ALLOWABLE USE
RECOMMENDATION: Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 1396.
M. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1397 AMENDING TITLE 11 PARKS, CHAPTER 11.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS, PROHIBITING MYLAR
BALLOON USE IN CITY PARKS, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA
RECOMMENDATION: Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 1397.
N. LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 584
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of opposition to Senate Bill 584 – Laborforce Housing: Short-Term Rental Tax Law.
O. HOUSING AUTHORITY – RATIFICATION OF CONTRACT NO. A45110 WITH DEMO UNLIMITED, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,683.55
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Ratify the Executive Director’s authorization of Contract A45110 entered with Demo Unlimited, Inc., in the amount of $51,683.55 for the removal of ten carports at One Quail Place pursuant to Section 3.30.160 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
2. Appropriate $51,683.55 from the Housing Authority’s Committed Reserve Funds to Account Number 8714195-4331100, Housing Authority Replacement Expenditures.
P. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. C37610 WITH WILLDAN
FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY AND COST
ALLOCATION PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C37610 with Willdan Financial Services for Comprehensive User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract amendment and change order requests for unanticipated conditions in an additional amount not to exceed $15,000.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the subject amendment.
AGENDA - REVISED Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Q. AWARD CONTRACT NO. C45010 IN THE AMOUNT OF $325,509 TO MLC CONSTRUCTORS, INC., OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE 2022-2023 BRIDGE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (PROJECT NO. P 759-23/MFA00007) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award Contract No. C45010 in the amount of $325,509 to MLC Constructors, Inc., of Corona, California, for the 2022-2023 Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program.
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a 10% contingency in the amount of $32,551.
3. Authorize the City Manager to review and approve written requests for the use of contingency for unanticipated conditions, per Section 3.30.170 Section A of Ordinance No. 1392.
4. Authorize City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract amendment requests up to the contingency amount.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement and the City Attorney to make non-substantive changes to the contract.
R. AWARD CONTRACT NO. C45210 IN THE AMOUNT OF $195,844 TO UNITED STORM WATER, INC., FOR THE FY 2022/23 CATCH BASIN AND DRAIN CLEANING PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 501-23/CDR00002)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award Contract No. C45210 in the amount of $195,844 to United Storm Water, Inc., of City of Industry, California, for the FY 2022/23 Catch Basin and Drain Cleaning Project.
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a 10% contingency in the amount of $19,585.
3. Authorize the City Manager to review and approve written requests for the use of contingency for unanticipated conditions, per Section 3.30.170 Section A of Ordinance No. 1392.
4. Authorize City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract amendment requests up to the contingency amount.
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and the City Attorney to make any non-substantive changes to the contract.
S. APPROVE A ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND CIRCUIT TRANSIT, INC., TO PROVIDE EL PASEO COURTESY CART SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C43540 with Circuit Transit, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $204,500, including regularly scheduled, special events and flex hours for the operation of the El Paseo Courtesy Cart Program during Fiscal Year 2023/24.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute said contract and allow the City Attorney to make non-substantive changes.
AGENDA - REVISED Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting
T. APPOINT AND REAPPOINT APPLICANTS TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT’S
ESTABLISHED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND TASKFORCES RECOMMENDATION: Appoint/Reappoint individuals to serve on the City of Palm Desert’s appointed bodies as outlined in the staff report.
U. ACCEPT GRANT FROM COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
CLIMATE RESILIENCE & COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 (PROJECT NO. CPK00002)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept grant from Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Climate Resilience & Community Access program in the amount of $300,000 for the North Sphere Regional Park Improvements Project.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and all other documents associated with this grant.
V. EXTEND PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER MARKETING SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH FG CREATIVE
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize the first of two possible one-year extension options of Contract No. A43790 with FG Creative for Palm Desert Aquatic Center Marketing Services.
2. Authorize the City Attorney to make non-substantive changes to the Contract and the City Manager to execute the Contract on behalf of the City.
W. CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY – ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING EIGHT (8) CITY OF PALM DESERT OWNED PARCELS AND A RESOLUTION DECLARING SEVEN (7) PALM DESERT SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OWNED PARCELS LOCATED ON DESERT WILLOW
DRIVE SURPLUS LAND AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE A NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR THE SALE OF THE FIFTEEN (15) PARCELS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution declaring City of Palm Desert owned properties located on Desert Willow Drive with Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APN) 620-370-002 (.20 acres), 620-370- 003 (.20 acres), 620-370-004 (1.56 acres), 620-370-017 (.69 acres), 620-370-018 (1.02 acres), 620-370-020 (3.61 acres), 620-370-033 (.94 acres), 620-370-043 (2.92 acres) surplus for the purposes of the Surplus Land Act (SLA).
2. Adopt a Resolution declaring Palm Desert Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (SARDA) properties located on Desert Willow Drive with APNs 620-450-012 (16.91 acres), 620-450-013 (1.37 acres), 620-450-014 (.45 acres), 620-450-016 (.85 acres), 620-450-017 (.19 acres), 620-450-018 (.67 acres), 620-450-020 (13.67 acres) surplus for the purposes of the SLA.
3. Authorize staff to release a Notice of Availability for the sale of the fifteen (15) properties as a single unit.
AGENDA - REVISED Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting
X. APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND THE
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR THE ADDITION OF A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: Approve a third amendment to the agreement for law enforcement services between the City of Palm Desert and the County of Riverside for the addition of a school resource officer at Palm Desert Charter Middle school and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment.
CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
2. ACTION CALENDAR:
A. APPROVE OUTSIDE AGENCY FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the award of Outside Agency Funding in the amount of $183,450 to the agencies listed herein with associated restrictions and conditions, including confirmation of event prior to distribution, if applicable.
2. Authorize the Finance Director to consider alternative requests during the year provided the request is consistent with the original request.
3. Pending approval of the FY 2023-24 City of Palm Desert Financial Plan, authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
B. PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION TO PROCEED WITH ALTERNATIVE DESIGN OPTIONS FOR LUPINE PLAZA PROJECT (PROJECT NO. CST00015) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Provide staff direction to proceed with Design Option No. 1 from the conceptual design study prepared by M.I.G. for improvements to Lupine Lane and to prepare the necessary construction drawings, California Environmental Quality Act analysis, engineering services, and all other services associated with the final design and construction of a permanent Lupine Plaza.
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign and make necessary changes and amendments to the contract with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. (“Interwest”) to reflect changes to the project scope.
3. Authorize Director of Finance to reduce budget allocation to desired Option amount for the project.
C. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REGARDING THE PALM DESERT LIBRARY RECOMMENDATION: Provide staff direction regarding the Palm Desert Library.
AGENDA - REVISED Thursday, June 22, 2023
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D. CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY - JOINT CONSIDERATION FOR
APPROVAL OF ACTIONS RELATED TO THE CONVEYANCE OF THE PARCELS IDENTIFIED AS APN 694-120-028 AND A PORTION OF 694-120-029 AND APPROVING TWO LOAN IN THE AMOUNTS OF $3,425,000 AND $3,330,000 RESPECTIVELY FROM THE CITY AND FROM THE AUTHORITY’S LOW AND
MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF 239 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AND 2 MANAGER’S
UNITS PURSUANT TO AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION,
DEVELOPMENT AND LOAN AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a City Resolution and Authority Resolution:
1. Approving the conveyance by the City of Palm Desert (“City”) of a 10-acre parcel identified as APN 694-120-028 and a 0.49-acre parcel identified as a portion of APN 694-120-029 (collectively, the “Property”) and approving two loans in the amounts of $3,425,000 and $3,330,000 respectively from the City and the Authority’s Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (“Housing Fund”) to Palm Companies, LLC, (“Developer”) pursuant to an Amended and Restated Disposition, Development and Loan Agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto (“Amended and Restated DDLA”) and its exhibits, for the purchase of the Property and construction of 239 affordable housing units and two manager units in one phase (“Project”).
2. Authorizing the City to make a purchase money loan to the Developer for the purchase price of the Property ($3,425,000), to be repaid from a percentage of residual receipts (i.e., net income) from the Project over the term of the loan, with any accrued interest and unpaid principal coming due 55 years from the completion of the Project, with such loan being secured by a subordinate deed of trust on the Project.
3. Authorizing the Director of Finance to appropriate $3,330,000 from Unobligated Housing Fund balance to the appropriate budget line item(s).
4. Authorizing City/Authority, Mayor/Chairman, staff, and legal counsel to execute and record agreements and documents as described in the Amended and Restated DDLA, or which are otherwise deemed necessary or proper to effectuate the City Council and Authority resolutions, including the conveyance of the Property, the Authority’s funding commitment and related actions for the Project as set forth in the Amended and Restated DDLA.
E. DISCUSSION REGARDING REDISTRICTING OPTIONS
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction as appropriate.
AGENDA - REVISED Thursday, June 22, 2023
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3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. APPROVE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REPORT PROPOSING TO HAVE SOLID
WASTE SERVICE CHARGES COLLECTED ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO FILE SAID REPORT
WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY AUDITOR CONTROLLER TO PLACE SAID
CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment related to the collection of solid waste charges for single-family residences for FY 2023/2024 on the County of Riverside’s property tax roll.
2. If no majority protest is filed, adopt Resolution adopting the report proposing to have solid waste service charges collected on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and direct the City Clerk to file said report with the Riverside County Auditor Controller to place said charges on the tax roll.
B. CITY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY – APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 FINANCIAL PLAN AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Conduct a Joint Public Hearing and accept public comment on the proposed City and Housing Authority Financial Plan including the Capital Improvement Program.
2. Adopt Resolution Approving the Financial Plan and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and authorizing the use of General Fund reserves, to the extent needed, to cover any revenue shortfall.
3. Adopt Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
4. Adopt Resolution Approving the Palm Desert Housing Authority Financial Plan for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
5. Adopt Resolution Approving the Staffing Allocation and Salaries Resolution, setting the FY 2023-2024 Salary Schedules, Salary Ranges and Allocated Classifications.
6. Approve Out-of-State Travel as listed in attached memorandum.
C. ADOPT AMENDMENT TO ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Adopt amendment to Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2021-22 Community Development Block Grant.
3. Approve the project amendment to Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2021-22 Community Development Block Grant.
AGENDA - REVISED Thursday, June 22, 2023
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D. APPROVE FY 2023/24-2028/29 FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING, FY 2023/24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AND
FUNDING AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Conduct a public hearing and accept public comment related to the FY 2023/24 - 2028/29 Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program and related items.
2. Approve the City’s FY 2023/24-2028/29 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, and 2023/24 CDBG Annual Action Plan and subrecipient funding allocation as recommended by the Outside Agency Committee and authorize staff to submit to Housing and Urban Development.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents and/or amendments necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
E. APPROVE THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR, AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF,
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN CONSOLIDATED PALM DESERT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Conduct the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Adopt resolution granting final approval of the 2023-24 Engineer’s Report for Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1.
3. Adopt resolution ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments in Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
F. APPROVE THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, ORDER THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Conduct the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Adopt resolution granting final approval of the Engineer’s Report and order the levy and collection of annual assessments in the City of Palm Desert Benefit Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023-24, pursuant to the provisions of The Benefit Assessment Act of 1982.
G. APPROVE THE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PLAN AND ORDER THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PRESIDENT’S PLAZA I PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Management District Plan for the President’s Plaza I Property and Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
2. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments within the President’s Plaza I Property and Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
AGENDA - REVISED Thursday, June 22, 2023
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H. APPROVE THE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PLAN AND ORDER THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PRESIDENT’S PLAZA III PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Management District Plan for the President’s Plaza III Property and Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
2. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments within the President’s Plaza III Property and Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
4. INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA - REVISED Thursday, June 22, 2023
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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, (760) 346-0611, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible. ___________________________________________________________________________
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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