Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - January 25, 2024
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
The following items will be considered in closed session:
RECOMMENDATION:
The following items were considered in closed session:
4.a
Closed Session Meeting Minutes: January 11, 2024
Public Comments:
4.b
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) Public Comments:
5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Nestande
7. INSPIRATION
Mayor Quintanilla
8. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Shah
9. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
10.a
CERTIFIED AUTISM CENTER DESIGNATION
1. 1.25.24 City Council Autism PP (1).pdf
11. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
12. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Non-Agenda Public Comment.pdf
2. Non-Agenda Public Comment 2.pdf
3. Non-Agenda Public Comment QA Memo 2.pdf
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
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_Jan11_2024 - English.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_Jan11_2024 - English.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of January 11, 2024.
13.b
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
1. 2024-01-09_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date.pdf
2. 2024-01-11_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date.pdf
3. 2024-01-12_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the warrants issued for the period 1/9/2024 to 1/12/2024.
13.c
ACCEPT REASSIGNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL LIAISON TO CULTURAL RESOURCE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
1. Accept Reassignment of Council Liaison to Cultural Resource Preservation Committee.pdf
2. 01 2024 Council Assignments.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Harnik as the City Council Liaison to the Cultural Resource Preservation Committee for the remainder of 2024.
13.d
APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO COVER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH VARIOUS NECESSARY LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS
1. Appropriate Funds to Cover Costs Associated with Various Necessary Library Improvements.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize Director of Finance to appropriate funds to Account No. 4524136-4400100 in the amount of $692,000.
13.e
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-001 UPDATING COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORSHIP GUIDELINES
1. Community Event Sponsorship Guidelines Resolution.pdf
2. 01 Community Event Sponsorship Policy Resolution - 2024.pdf
3. 02 Community Event Sponsorship Policy 2024 (CLEAN).pdf
4. 03 Community Event Sponsorship Policy 2022 (REDLINE).pdf
5. 13e QA Memo.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-001 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORSHIP POLICY.”
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ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-002 UPDATING OUTSIDE AGENCY FUNDING PROGRAM GUIDELINES
1. Resolution Updating Outside Agency Funding Program Guidelines.pdf
2. 01 Draft Resolution.pdf
3. 02 OA Opengov- OutsideAgencyFunding Guidelines Update 1.2024.pdf
4. 03 Redlined 2019 Guidelines.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-002 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE OUTSIDE AGENCY FUNDING PROGRAM GUIDELINES.”
13.g
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF PARAMEDIC UNIT FOR NEW FIRE STATION 102
1. Authorize Purchase of Paramedic Unit for FS 102.pdf
2. 01 Frazer Quote - New Unit.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the purchase of a new paramedic unit for the new Fire Station 102 in an amount not to exceed $303,449.02, pursuant to sections 3.30.160(I) and 3.30.160(J) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Authorize Directory of Finance to set aside a 20% contingency in the amount of $60,689.80.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this action.
13.h
ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
1. Civic Engagement Committee Resignation - Warmuth.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
With regret, accept the resignation of Scott Warmuth from the Civic Engagement Committee.
13.i
RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND REPORT RELATIVE TO SB 341
1. Receive and file the Annual Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund Report relative to SB 341.pdf
2. SB 341 Report 2022-23 1-17-24(2).pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the annual Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund report relative to SB 341 for the 2022/2023 fiscal year.
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
PALM DESERT REDISTRICTING 2023: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1406 ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL ELECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND SCHEDULING ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1407 ELIMINATING USE OF RANKED CHOICE VOTING
1. Redistricting - Ordinance Adoption.pdf
2. 01 Ordinance - District Boundaries and Schedule of Elections.pdf
3. 02 Ordinance - Ranked Choice Voting.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1406 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.38.040 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND SCHEDULING ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS.” Introduce Ordinance No. 1407 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTION 2.38.050 OF CHAPTER 2.38 (“GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS”) OF TITLE 2 (“ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL”) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE RANKED CHOICE VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.”
14.b
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1408 ADDING CHAPTER 2.74 TO TITLE 2 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL LIBRARY FOR THE CITY, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA
1. Ordinance Intro adding PDMC Chapter 2.74 to establish a municipal library.pdf
2. Palm Desert-Ordinance Establishing Municipal Library.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce Ordinance No. 1408 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.74 TO TITLE 2 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL LIBRARY FOR THE CITY, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA.”
14.c
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE SALE OF 45-656 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE, PALM DESERT
1. 45656 Mountain View .pdf
2. 01 Mountain View PSA .pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of 45-656 Mountain View Avenue, Palm Desert.
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 THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 98-1 BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS, INC.
1. Approve the Second Amendment to the Development Agreement 98-1 with Marriott Ownership Resorts.pdf
2. 01 Draft Amendment No. 2 to Development Agreement with Marriott Ownership Resorts.pdf
3. 02 Public Hearing Notice.pdf
4. 03 City Council Resolution.pdf
5. 04 Planning Commission Resolution.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-003 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS, INC., CASE NO. DA 98-1, AMENDMENT NO. 2.” Approve the Second Amendment to the Development Agreement (DA 98-1) between the City of Palm Desert and Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Development Agreement.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary, non-monetary changes to the Second Amendment to the Development Agreement.
Authorize adjustment of $1,600,000 to Timeshare Mitigation Revenue Account Number 1100000-3122900.
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 “
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” 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.
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