Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - October 26, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 3:30 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Kelly on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Kelly adjourned to Closed Session at 3:30 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
4.a
Closed Session Meeting Minutes: October 12, 2023
Public Comments:
4.b
Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Public Comments:
4.b.1
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 72-567 HIGHWAY 111
Public Comments:
4.b.2
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 1,100 ACRES NORTH OF INTERSTATE 10, SOUTH OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE PRESERVE, WEST TO PORTOLA AVENUE, AND EAST TO WASHINGTON STREET Public Comments:
5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Harnik led the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. INSPIRATION
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla provided words of inspiration.
8. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
Assistant City Attorney Shah stated that direction was given by the City Council; no reportable actions were taken.
9. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
9.a
AWARDS - MINI-MUSTER ART CONTEST
1. Mini Muster Certificates.pdf
Mayor Kelly presented certificates to the winners of the Mini Muster art contest, and thanked the fire fighters and teachers who participated in the program. Mike Lewis, Mini Muster Program Coordinator and Palm Desert Historical Society representative, provided an overview of the program, and presented a plaque to the City of Palm Desert for its 29th year of participation.
9.b
PRESENTATION - SALTON SEA MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
1. 0 Salton Sea Presentation.pdf
2. 01 Supplemental Material - QA Memo.pdf
Miguel Hernandez, California Natural Resources Agency, narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Hileman introduced Library Services Director Gary Shafer.
10.a
50th Anniversary Update
1. 50 Years Poster.pdf
Deputy Director of Economic Development narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
11. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION City Councilmembers reported on their attendance at various meetings and events. Councilmember Harnik encouraged residents to visit the Palm Desert Historical Society.
12. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Non Agenda Public Comment.pdf
Joan Speer
, Palm Desert resident, thanked the California Natural Resources Agency for their efforts to clean up the Salton Sea, and expressed concern regarding the Salton Sea Management Program.
Feliz Nunez
expressed concern regarding environmental and economic conditions in the Salton Sea area.
Chuck Parker
thanked the Palm Desert City Council for their prior support regarding the clean-up efforts at the Salton Sea, and shared his disappointment in the long-range planning of the Salton Sea Management Program.
Nancy Gutierrez
, Palm Desert resident, spoke about safety concerns and health consequences relative to increased 5G technology.
Mike Morsch
, Palm Desert resident, shared information regarding a meeting at Palm Desert Greens Country Club to discuss the need for the proposed City sales tax.
Barbara Wasserkrug
, Palm Desert resident, spoke against the increase of devices utilizing 5G technology and other information-sharing electronic technology, asserting that they can cause illnesses and may result in the misuse of the information gathered.
Anthony Morris
, Palm Desert resident, spoke about health effects and ailments relative to Hexavalent Chromium 6 distributed in particulate matter (PM10) throughout the Coachella Valley.
Brad Anderson
, Rancho Mirage resident, expressed his concern regarding the increasing mosquito population in the valley, and asserted that the Mosquito Vector Control Board should be comprised of elected rather than appointed positions.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.a
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_Oct12_2023 - English.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Approve the Minutes of October 12, 2023.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.b
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
1. 2023-10-05_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date.pdf
2. 2023-10-06_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date.pdf
3. 2023-10-12_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date.pdf
4. 2023-10-17_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Approve the warrants issued for the period 10/5/2023 to 10/17/2023.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.c
RECEIVE AND FILE APPLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. ABC CPD Routing Memo - Carmen's Restaurant .pdf
2. ABC CPD Routing Memo - Red Barn LLC .pdf
3. 2023-10-26 QA Memo (3).pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Receive and file the applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for:
1. Carmen's Restaurant, 78010 Country Club Dr. Suite 400, Palm Desert
2. Red Barn PD, LLC., 73290 Hwy 111, Palm Desert
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.d
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-048 ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE ANNUAL REPORT MADE BY THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. Fire Services Annual Report.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Inspections List.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-048 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE BY THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.e
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1401 UPDATING CHAPTER 5.04 REGARDING BUSINESS LICENSING AND TAXING AND MAKING FINDINGS UNDER CEQA
1. 2nd Reading of Ordinance 1401.pdf
2. Palm Desert - Ordinance Updating PDMC Chapter 5.04 Business Licensing and Taxation 10.02.23 FINAL.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Adopt Ordinance No. 1401 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING CHAPTER 5.04 REGARDING BUSINESS LICENSING AND TAXING AND MAKING FINDINGS UNDER CEQA.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.f
RATIFY LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR THE LIVING DESERT’S GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR 66 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
1. Living Desert EV Charging Station Grant.pdf
2. 01 Living Desert EV Charging Stations - Honda.pdf
3. 02 Living Desert EV Charging Stations - Nissan.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Ratify letters of support for The Living Desert’s grant applications to Honda USA Corporation and Nissan Group of North America for 66 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.g
AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. C46540 TO LEONIDA BUILDERS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $363,680 FOR THE BUMP N GRIND TRAILHEAD NEW PREFABRICATED RESTROOM (PROJECT NO. MPK00006)
1. Award Construction Contract for Bump and Grind Trailhead Restroom.pdf
2. 01 Leonida Builders Proposal.pdf
3. 02 Leonida Builders Contract.pdf
4. 03 GPSTF Grant Application.pdf
5. 2023-10-26 QA Memo (3)(1).pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Waive minor proposal irregularities and award Contract No. C46540 to Leonida Builders, Inc., in the amount of $363,680 for the Bump N Grind Trailhead New Prefabricated Restroom.
Authorize the Finance Department to set aside $55,000 contingency for unforeseen costs.
Authorize transfer out from General Fund 110 to Capital Project Fund 400 in the amount of $230,000.
Appropriate $230,000 from Unobligated General Fund Reserves and transfer to Account No. 4004618-4400100, Citywide Park Improvements.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract amendments/extensions.
Authorize the City Manager to review and approve change orders for any unforeseen circumstances per Section 3.30.170 of Ordinance No. 1392.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the Agreement and the authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.h
THE PARTY IN THE PARK EVENT APPROVALS
1. 50th Anniversary Event Approvals.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Approve road closure on San Pablo Avenue between Fred Waring Drive and Magnesia Falls Drive for the Party in the Park Event on November 18, 2023.
Approve a budget transfer of $8,000 from the Police Services Account No. 1104210-4304000 to Account No. 1104210-4304200 (Police Contingency).
Approve waiver of all City permit fees associated with the event.
Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents that may be necessary to facilitate the event.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.i
AWARD CONTRACT NO. C46480 TO WILLCORP ENGINEERING OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FREEDOM PARK STORM DAMAGE CLEANUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $873,436.25 (PROJECT NO. SDS00003)
1. Award Contract to Willcorp.pdf
2. 01 Exhibit A - WillCorp - Quote.pdf
3. 02 Agreement Willcorp - FP.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Award Contract No. C46480 to WillCorp Engineering of Palm Desert, California, for the Freedom Park Storm Damage Cleanup in the amount of $873,436.25.
Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a contingency in the amount of $50,000 for unforeseen conditions.
Authorize the City Manager to review and approve written requests for the use of contingency per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the Agreement and the authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.j
RATIFY PREQUALIFIED VENDOR LIST SUBMISSIONS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
1. Ratify Qualified Vendor List Submissions.pdf
2. 01 Prequalified Vendor List 1st Qtr Additions.pdf
3. 02 Pequalified Vendor List (All).pdf
4. 2023-10-26 QA Memo (3)(2).pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Ratify prequalified vendor list submissions received through September 30, 2023, for the City of Palm Desert, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and the Desert Willow Golf Resort.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.k
APPROVE CONTRACT NO. C46310 WITH JACOBSSON ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE DESERT WILLOW PARKING IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT CFA00025)
1. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR THE DESERT WILLOW PUBLIC PARKING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.pdf
2. 01 Contract Agreement and Performance - Payment Bonds CFA00025.pdf
3. 02 Jacobsson - Complete Bid Package CFA00025.pdf
4. 03 Desert Willow Parking Lot Plans.pdf
5. 2023-10-26 QA Memo (3)(3).pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Approve Contract No. C46310 in the amount of $1,529,365 to Jacobsson Engineering Construction, Inc., of Palm Desert, CA, for the Desert Willow Parking Improvements (Project No. CFA00025).
Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a contingency in the amount of $152,950 for unforeseen conditions.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to review and approve written requests for the use of contingency per Section 3.30.170 B of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
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.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.l
ACCEPT TWO PUBLIC PARKS, RELEASE THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT (LABOR AND MATERIALS) BONDS, AND ACCEPT THE MAINTENANCE (WARRANTY) BOND FOR THE PARKS FOR TR 37506-1, UNIVERSITY PARK
1. ACCEPT TWO PUBLIC PARKS, RELEASE PARK IMPROVEMENT BONDS AND ACCEPT MAINTENANCE BOND FOR PARKS TR 37506-1, UNIVERSITY PARK.pdf
2. 01 Faithful Performance and Payment (Labor and Materials) Bonds.pdf
3. 02 Maintenance Warranty Bond.pdf
4. 03 Vicinity Map.pdf
5. 04 Approved Landscape Plans for Park A and Park B.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Accept two Public Parks on Tract Map No. 37506-1.
Release the Faithful Performance and Payment (Labor and Materials) Bonds each in the amount of $583,932.80.
Accept the Maintenance Warranty Bond in the Amount of $58,393.28.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.m
TROPICAL STORM HILARY RECOVERY UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION 10.26.23
1. Tropical Storm Hillary Update and Req for Approp 2023-10-26.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Receive and file update on the August 2023 Weather Event Storm Recovery and Redevelopment.
Authorize Director of Finance to appropriate $925,000 to Account No. 110459-430900 from committed General Fund Emergency Reserve Balance.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
14. ACTION CALENDAR
14.a
AWARD CONTRACT NO. C46400 TO SPORTS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER
1. Continued Item - Approval of PDAC Report.pdf
2. 01 Sports Facilities Management Proposal.pdf
3. 02 Agreement.pdf
4. 03 SFM Letter.pdf
5. 04 QA Memo - PDAC.pdf
6. 05 Public Comment - PDAC.pdf
7. 06 Public Comment - PDAC.pdf
8. 07 QA Memo No. 2.pdf
9. 08 SFM Response Letter.pdf
10. 09 Public Comment - PDAC.pdf
11. 10 Public Comment - PDAC.pdf
12. 11 2023-10-26 QA Memo.pdf
13. 12 Public Comment - PDAC (6).pdf
14. 13 PDAC Public Comments.pdf
City Manager Hileman requested that this item be continued to the November 16, 2023, City Council meeting.
Motion by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Trubee
Continue item to the meeting of November 16, 2023.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
14.b
REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK AND DIRECTION REGARDING CHANGES TO ONE ELEVEN DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATED ZONING CODE SECTIONS, AND CHAPTER 10 OF THE GENERAL PLAN
1. One Eleven Development Code Analysis.pdf
2. 01 Presentation.pdf
3. 02 Development Code and Guidelines.pdf
4. 03 General Plan Chapter 10.pdf
5. 04 Supplemental Material - QA Memo.pdf
Councilmember Harnik recused herself due to proximity to her home and left the meeting room.
Councilmember Trubee recused himself due to proximity to his business and left the meeting room.
Mayor Kelly appointed Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla and herself to a Downtown Zoning Subcommittee (Ad Hoc) to work with staff relative to the considerations outlined in the staff report.
Development Services Director Cannone narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Receive and file the report as presented.
Motion Carried (3 to 0)
14.c
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1402 AMENDING AND UPDATING PDMC 8.55 - REGULATING THE DISCHARGE OF SEWAGE
1. ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING AND UPDATING PDMC 8.55 - REGULATING THE DISCHARGE OF SEWAGE.pdf
2. 01 Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.55.pdf
Chief Building Official Finley provided a staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Introduce Ordinance No. 1402 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND UPDATING PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.55 ‘REGULATION OF THE DISCHARGE OF SEWAGE’ TO UPDATE TERMINOLOGY AND REFLECT THE CITY’S AND COUNTY’S ROLES IN REGULATING AND MANAGING ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS (OWTS) AND MAKE FINDINGS RELATED TO CEQA.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
14.d
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-049 TO REMOVE THE LIMIT OF APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR MILLS ACT AGREEMENTS PER CALENDAR YEAR
1. Mills Act Staff Report.pdf
2. 01 Resolution.pdf
3. 02 Resolution No 2011-1.pdf
4. Mills Act PPT.pdf
5. Public Comment Item 14.d.pdf
Senior Planner Flores narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Councilmember Trubee
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-049 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPLICATION PROCESS, REVIEW PROCEDURES, AND REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PALM DESERT MILLS ACT PURSUANT TO PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 29.70.” Direct staff to update the City’s Mills Act Program to include permitting requirements, review criteria, inspection requirements, and eligible project types.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
14.e
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1403 AMENDING SECTION 2.28.010 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024
1. Ordinance Amending Section 2.28.010 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code Related to City Council Compensation.pdf
2. 01 Draft Ordinance.pdf
3. 02 Final 2023 Council Salary Survey.pdf
4. Public Comment 14.e.pdf
5. Revised Ordinance - Council Compensation(1).pdf
Human Resources Manager Staehle narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Councilmember Trubee
Introduction of Ordinance No. 1403 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.28.010 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT.” Authorize the City Manager to take action to implement the compensation change effective January 1, 2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
14.f
APPROVE A CHANGE OF COUNCILMEMBER HEALTH BENEFITS TO ALIGN WITH COACHELLA VALLEY MARKET AND CURRENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024
1. Approve a Change of Councilmember Health Benefits.pdf
2. QA Memo No. 2.pdf
3. Revised Ordinance - Council Compensation.pdf
4. Revised City Council Benefits and Compensation.pdf
5. Public Comment Item 14.f.pdf
Human Resources Manager Staehle narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Brad Anderson
, Rancho Mirage resident, spoke in opposition to any financial increase related to health benefits.
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Councilmember Trubee
Approve a change to the Councilmember health benefits to align with the Coachella Valley market and employees, as well as to increase transparency regarding Councilmember total compensation (stipend and health benefits).
Authorize the City Manager to take action to implement the health benefits changes effective January 1, 2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.a
ADOPT ORDINANCE 1404 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AMEND UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIFIC PLAN, APPROVE PRECISE PLAN & TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AT SW CORNER OF TECHNOLOGY DR & GERALD FORD DR
1. SP-EA22-0002, PP22-0009, TPM23-0002 University Medical Office Park.pdf
2. 01 Draft CC Ordinance.pdf
3. 02a Resolution Adopting MND and MMRP.pdf
4. 02b Resolution approving Precise Plan and Tentative Parcel Map.pdf
5. 03 Hearing Notice.pdf
6. 04 Planning Commission Staff Report and Resolution No. 2832 and 2833.pdf
7. 05 Architectural Review Commission Approval and Minutes.pdf
8. 06 MND, Response to Comments, MND Comment Letters, Draft Specific Plan, Project Plan Set.pdf
9. 07 University Park MOB PPT.pdf
10. Public Comment Item 15.a – SUPPORT.pdf
11. Public Comment Item 15.a UMOP 10-26-23.pdf
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing.
Principal Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Linda Evans
, representing the Applicant, urged the City Council to approve the item.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the project:
Diane Vines, Palm Desert resident, urged the City Council to support the project, noting an ongoing partnership between the Nursing Street Medicine program and Desert Care Network to care for the unhoused population in the Coachella Valley.
Tom Tolkheim, Palm Desert resident, advised he is a former executive officer for Tenet Healthcare; urged the City Council to consider the area's changing demographics and population growth, and asserted that the project is well suited to the surrounding area with proximity to the I-10 and the university campus.
Nicole Criste, Terra Nova, summarized the methodology for calculating the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) in response to a public comment letter dated October 26, 2023.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition of the project:
Zack Strasters, representing Californians Allied for a Responsible Economy (CareCA), expressed concern regarding the project's proximity to residential neighborhoods, air pollution impacts, and land use protocols; urged the City Council to require an Environmental Impact Report for the project.
Anthony Bolanos, urged the City Council to postpone approval of the project and seek additional community input.
Eric Savedra, urged the City Council to involve more community stakeholders in the project.
Caesar Ramos, Union Local 433 representative, noted the project should include the intent to hire locally and requested the City Council deny the project.
Louie Lopez, Ironworkers' Local 433 business agent, expressed concern that the developer is not employing local hiring practices, and requested that skilled and trade workers be a part of the building process.
Robert Ramos, Ironworkers' Local 416, spoke in support of the local community and urged the City Council to deny the project unless the developer expresses support for hiring local skilled and trained workers.
Kelilah Federman, representing CareCA, referred to a letter dated October 26, 2023, asserting that the Mitigated Negative Declaration fails to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and stated the City should require an Environmental Impact Report.
Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing, there being no other member of the public wishing to speak.
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-053 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH NO. 2023050370) OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CASE NOS. SP/EA22-0002.” Introduce Ordinance No. 1404 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIFIC PLAN, AND APPLYING A PROFESSIONAL/MEDICAL OFFICE OVERLAY TO A 10.47-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GERALD FORD DRIVE AND TECHNOLOGY DRIVE (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 694-580-026 AND -027) AND ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH NO. 2023050370) OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND A MITAGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.” (CASE NO. SP/EA22-0002, PP22-0009, TPM23-0002) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-050 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO DEVELOP A PHASED 114,700-SQUARE-FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE PARK WITH RELATED ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS, AND SUBDIVIDE A 10.47-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GERALD FORD DRIVE AND TECHNOLOGY DRIVE (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 694-580-026 AND -027).” Motion Carried (4 to 0)
15.b
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1405 ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
1. ZOA23-0002 Broker's Report.pdf
2. 01 Draft Ordinance and Exhibit A.pdf
3. 02 Planning Commission Staff Report and Resolution.pdf
4. 03 Public Hearing Notice.pdf
5. 04 Notice of Exemption.pdf
6. 05 ZOA23-0002 Brokers Report 2023.pdf
7. 2023-10-26 QA Memo.pdf
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing.
Senior Planner Flores narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public wishing to speak.
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Introduce Ordinance No. 1405 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) TO MODIFY SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE (CASE NO ZOA23-0002)
.”
Adopt a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the General Rule Exemption under Section 15061(b)(3) “General Rule.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
15.c
ADOPT A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE KNOWN AS THE “CHARLES AND JUNE GIBBS HOUSE II” A HISTORIC LANDMARK LOCATED AT 45666 SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 640-293-003)
1. CRPC23-0002 - Charles and June Gibbs House II Landmark Designation.pdf
2. 01 Draft Resolution.pdf
3. 02 Landmark Application.pdf
4. 03 Landmark Description.pdf
5. 04 Landmark Statement of Significance.pdf
6. 05 Letter from Owner Andrew Stearn.pdf
7. 06 Property Photos.pdf
8. 07 Pubic Hearing Notice.pdf
9. 08 CRCP23-0002 PPT .pdf
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing.
Principal Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public wishing to speak.
Motion by:
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-051 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE “CHARLES AND JUNE GIBBS HOUSE II” A HISTORIC LANDMARK LOCATED AT 45666 SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 640-293-003).” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
15.d
ADOPT RESOLUTION No. 2023-052 AMENDING THE TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) APPLICABLE TO ALL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061, 15062 AND 15378
1. Resolution amending the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) .pdf
2. 01 Resolution(1).pdf
3. 02 Resolution Exhibit A.pdf
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing.
Development Services Director Cannone provided a staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public wishing to speak.
Motion by:
Councilmember Harnik
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-052 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) APPLICABLE TO ALL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061, 15062 AND 15378.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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17. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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