Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - May 23, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER - 4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Quintanilla on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Quintanilla led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Harnik joined the meeting at 4:00 PM. () Councilmember Kathleen Kelly joined the meeting at 4:00 PM. () Councilmember Gina Nestande joined the meeting at 4:00 PM. () Councilmember Evan Trubee joined the meeting at 4:00 PM. () Mayor Karina Quintanilla joined the meeting at 4:00 PM. ()
4. INSPIRATION
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik provided words of inspiration.
5. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
5.a
UPDATE: LIFT TO RISE 2024-26 ACTION PLAN
1. 5a Lift to Rise Presentation.pdf
2. Lift To Rise Support Letter.pdf
Lift to Rise representatives Jessika Pollard and Ian Gabriel narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
5.b
PRESENTATION: PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM EDUCATION PROGRAM
1. 01 Palm Springs Air Museum.pdf
Palm Springs Air Museum representative Fred Bell narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
5.c
PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
1. 5c Public Works Week Presentation.pdf
Mayor Quintanilla presented a proclamation to the Public Works staff, and Public Works Director Alvarez thanked his team for their hard work and professionalism.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
None.
7. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
Councilmembers reported on their attendance at various meetings and events. Mayor Pro Tem Harnik encouraged residents to view the mural tribute to Outdoor Workers on 42nd Avenue. Mayor Quintanilla requested an update regarding an additional treatment of mulch to mitigate sand build-up in affected areas.
8. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. 08 Non Agenda Public Comment.pdf
Barbara Wasserkrug
, Palm Desert resident, invited people to attend her seminar regarding artificial intelligence in health care.
Domitilia Clemente
, Thermal resident, spoke in support of the Lift to Rise housing assistance program and action plan.
Esperanza Sotelo
, spoke in support of the Lift to Rise housing assistance program action plan.
Vanessa
, Thermal resident, spoke in support of the Lift to Rise housing assistance program action plan.
Debbie Green
, Palm Desert resident, urged the City Council to support the annual Harvey Milk breakfast in future years, and expressed dissatisfaction with the City Council's actions relative to Mayor Quintanilla's attendance at the NALEO conference.
Liz Bauer
, Palm Desert resident, spoke in opposition to the grading plans for the Refuge project in progress adjacent to her home, and urged the City Council to reconsider the project.
Janet Marchinsky
, Palm Desert resident, spoke on behalf of the residents on her street in opposition to the grading plans for the Refuge project adjacent to their homes.
Brad Anderson
, Rancho Mirage resident, spoke about a free adoption at the animal campus, opined a City official should be appointed to the Coachella Valley Energy Commission, and spoke in support of a resident requesting a street vacation adjacent to his property.
Dominic Moonhart
spoke in support of expanding the Sunline geofenced area to include the Acrisure Arena, and expressed dissatisfaction with the City Council's actions relative to Mayor Quintanilla's attendance at the NALEO conference.
Stephen Nelson
, Palm Desert resident, shared information about Pride Month which is typically celebrated in June, and requested an update on any events planned in Palm Desert.
Eric Livingston
, Palm Desert resident, spoke in opposition to the grading plans for the Refuge project adjacent to his property.
Maria Torres
, Palm Desert resident, spoke in opposition to the grading plans for the Refuge project adjacent to her family's property.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Manny Mendez
, Liberty Landscaping representative, spoke in opposition to Item 9s, Award of Contract to Excel Landscape, Inc. Deputy Director of Public Works Chavez provided a staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.a
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_May06_2024 - English.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_May07_2024 - English.pdf
3. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_May09_2024 - English.pdf
4. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_May09_2024 - English.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Approve the Minutes of May 6, 7, and 9, 2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.b
APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
1. 1 Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_-_Wire_Dec2023.pdf
2. 2 Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_-_Wire_Jan2024.pdf
3. 3 Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_-_Wire_Feb2024.pdf
4. 4 Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_-_Wire_Mar2024.pdf
5. 5 Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_2024.05.02_W1_W3.pdf
6. 6 Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_2024.05.09_W1_W3.pdf
7. 7 Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_2024.05.13.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Approve various warrant registers issued during the period of December 2023 through May 2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.c
RECEIVE AND FILE APPLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. ABC Routing Memo - Total Wine and More.pdf
2. ABC Routing Memo - Blaze Pizza.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Receive and file application for alcoholic beverage licenses for:
1. California Fine Wine & Spirits, LLC (Total Wine & More) 72339 HWY 111 #339, Palm Desert
2. DDM Pizzeria Two, Inc (Blaze Pizza) 73393 HWY 111 Ste 2, Palm Desert Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.d
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1414 ADDING SECTION 2.38.070 TO THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR THE ELECTRONIC OR PAPER FILING OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS
1. 2nd Reading Ord 1414.pdf
2. Ordinance No. 1414.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Ordinance No. 1414 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 2.38.070 TO THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE APPROVING ELECTRONIC AND PAPER METHODS OF FILING CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.e
DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZATION OF DISPOSAL
1. 2023-24 Surplus Equipment Disposal.pdf
2. 01 2023-2024 Surplus Equipment.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Declare the items listed on Attachment 1 of the staff report as surplus property and authorize disposal as appropriate.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.f
APPROVAL OF THE VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
1. APPROVAL OF THE VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT.pdf
2. 01 Redlined Second Amended JPA Agreement.pdf
3. 02 2nd Amended and Restated Agreement (SBEMP).pdf
4. 03 Resolution No. JPA 2024-003 Executive Committee Resolution.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Approve and accept the updates to the Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for Visit Greater Palm Springs (VGPS).
Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectuate this action.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.g
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. C41380 WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., OF INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $310,000 FOR TRAFFIC ASSESSMENTS AND DESIGNS
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Kimley-Horn Contract C41380.pdf
2. 01 C41380 Amendment No 3.pdf
3. 02 Exhibit A - Scope of Services.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Approve Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C41380 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., of Indian Wells, California, for additional traffic engineering and design services in an amount not to exceed $310,000.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the amendment.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment and to review and approve written contract amendment requests per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code for unforeseen circumstances.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.h
AWARD CONTRACT NO. C47580 TO GAMETIME IN THE AMOUNT OF $157,490 FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT CIVIC CENTER DOG PARK (PROJECT NO. CFA00011)
1. Approve Contract with GameTime for Dog Park Improvements .pdf
2. 01 GameTime Proposal.pdf
3. 02 Short Form Construction Agreement.pdf
4. 03 Performance and Payment Bonds.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Waive any minor proposal irregularities and award Contract No. C47580 to Playcore Wisconsin, Inc., dba GameTime of Fort Payne, Alabama, in an amount not to exceed $157,490 for improvements at Civic Center Dog Park.
Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a contingency in the amount of $20,000 for unforeseen circumstances.
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.
Authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement and contract amendments as needed to complete said work.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.i
APPROVE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 WORK PLAN
1. Civic Engagement Committee Work Plan 2024-2025.pdf
2. 9i 2024-05-23 QA Memo.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Approve the Civic Engagement Committee’s Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Work Plan.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.j
ADOPT HOUSING AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. HA-121 ESTABLISHING DATES FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING COMMISSION DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
1. HA SR Adopt HA Resolution to Establish Housing Commission Regular Meeting Schedule FYE 2025.pdf
2. 01 HA Resolution - Regular Meeting Schedule.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Adopt Resolution No. HA-121 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY, SETTING THE SCHEDULE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING COMMISSION IN FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.k
AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH GARLAND/DBS, INC., FOR ROOF REPAIRS AND RELATED SERVICES AS PART OF THEIR “DRY ZONE” PROGRAM BASED ON THE NATIONAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH OMNIA PARTNERS, INC.
1. HA SR Approve the Use of and Enter into an Agreement with Garland, Inc. for On Call Roof Repairs at PDHA Properties.pdf
2. 1. OMNIA Participation Letter- Garland.pdf
3. 2. Maintenance Service Agreement.pdf
4. 9k 2024-05-23 QA Memo.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Authorize the use of Garland/DBS, Inc., for roof repairs and related services as part of their “Dry Zone” program pursuant to Section 3.30.160(E) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code for Fiscal Year 2024/25 in an annual amount not to exceed $75,000 per fiscal year. Each occurrence shall not exceed $3,500 per occurrence without written approval of the Authority’s Representative or designee.
Approve Agreement No. HA47590 with Garland/DBS for a term of three (3) years under the Omnia Partners, Inc., national cooperative agreement R230401 with an option to renew the contract annually for no more than two (2) additional one-year terms.
Authorize the Executive Director, or his designee, to take any necessary actions to facilitate execution of agreement with Garland/DBS, Inc., and execute any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.l
ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE RESOURCE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
1. Acceptance of a Resignation from the Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
With regret, accept the resignation of Melinda Mason from the Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.m
AUTHORIZE THE USE OF QUILL, LLC., AND NATIONAL SERVICES COMPANY DBA WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE, JANITORIAL, AND SANITARY SUPPLIES FOR THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
1. HA SR Authorize the Use of Quill and Waxie for PDHA for FYE 2025.pdf
2. 1. Participation Letter-Quill.pdf
3. 2. Participation Letter-Waxie.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Authorize the use of Quill, LLC, for the reoccurring purchase of office supplies for the management of the Housing Authority properties, by property management, pursuant to Section 3.30.160 (E) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code in an amount not to exceed $58,600 or Fiscal Year 2024/25.
Authorize the use of National Services Company dba Waxie Sanitary Supply for the reoccurring purchase of janitorial and sanitary supplies for the Housing Authority properties, by property management, pursuant to Section 3.30.160 (E) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code in an amount not to exceed $36,100 for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.n
AUTHORIZE THE USE OF LOWE’S HOME CENTERS, INC., HOME DEPOT U.S.A., INC., HD SUPPLY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, AND SHERWIN WILLIAMS FOR PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, PAINT AND APPLIANCES FOR PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
1. HA SR Authorize Use of Lowe's, Home Depot, HD Supply, and Sherwin Williams by PDHA Properties for FYE 2025.pdf
2. 1. OMNIA Participation Letter-Lowes.pdf
3. 2. OMNIA Participation Letter-Home Depot.pdf
4. 3. OMNIA Participation Letter-HD Supply.pdf
5. 4. OMNIA Participation Letter-Sherwin Williams.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Authorize the use of Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc., for the reoccurring purchase of materials, supplies, and appliances, by property management, pursuant to Section 3.30.160(E) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code for FY 2024/2025 in an amount not to exceed $230,000.
Authorize the use of Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. for the reoccurring purchase of materials and supplies, by property management, pursuant to Section 3.30.160(E) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code for FY 2024/2025 in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
Authorize the use of HD Supply Facilities Maintenance for the reoccurring purchase of materials and supplies, by property management, pursuant to Section 3.30.160(E) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code for FY 2024/2025 in an amount not to exceed $320,000.
Authorize the use of The Sherwin-Williams Company for the reoccurring purchase of paint and supplies, by property management, pursuant to Section 3.30.160(E) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code for FY 2024/2025 in an amount not to exceed $80,000.
Authorize the disposal and recycling of inefficient, damaged, obsolete, and non-functioning appliances as appropriate in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) standards and declare as surplus at the time of removal from the properties.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.o
RATIFY A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE, 2024/25 CONGRESSIONAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUEST FOR A CRITICAL MINERALS CHARACTERIZATION LABORATORY AT THE PALM DESERT CAMPUS
1. Letter of Support - UCR Critical Minerals Laboratory.pdf
2. 01 Letter of Support - UCR Critical Minerals Laboratory .pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Ratify a letter of support for the University of California, Riverside, 2024/25 Congressional Community Project Funding Request for a Critical Minerals Characterization Laboratory at the Palm Desert Campus.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.p
RATIFY LETTERS OF OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 1037 (WIENER), PLANNING AND ZONING: HOUSING ELEMENT: ENFORCEMENT; and ASSEMBLY BILL 1886 (ALVAREZ), HOUSING ELEMENT LAW: SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE: HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
1. Letters of Opposition - SB 1037 and AB 1886.pdf
2. 01 Letter of Opposition - SB 1037 (Wiener).pdf
3. 02 Letter of Opposition - AB 1886 (Alvarez).pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Ratify a letter of opposition to Senate Bill 1037 (Wiener), Planning and Zoning: Housing Element: Enforcement.
Ratify a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 1886 (Alvarez), Housing Element Law: Substantial Compliance: Housing Accountability Act.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.q
RATIFY LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FUNDING REQUESTS UNDER THE EXTREME HEAT AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PROGRAM
1. Letters of Support - CVAG Projects.pdf
2. 01 Letter of Support - CV Cool Asphalt and Shading Plan.pdf
3. 02 Letter of Support - CV Link Mobile Hydration.pdf
4. 9q 2024-05-23 QA Memo.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Ratify a letter of support for the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Cool Asphalt and Shading Plan and CV Link Mobile Hydration Initiative funding requests to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.r
AUTHORIZE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR CITY MANAGER TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
1. Out-of-State Travel for City Manager to attend ICSC.pdf
2. 9r 2024-05-23 QA Memo.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Authorize out-of-state travel for the City Manager to attend the International Council of Shopping Centers on May 18 through May 20, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.s
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 3 TO EXCEL LANDSCAPE, INC., CORONA, CALIFORNIA, IN THE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $418,680 PLUS EXTRA WORK AND SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,000 (PROJECT NO. MLS00010) (CC, HA)
1. Approve Contract with Excel Landscape for LMA 3.pdf
2. 01 Proposal - Excel Landscape Inc.pdf
3. 02 Agreement.pdf
4. 03 Performance and Payment Bonds(1).pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Award Contract No. HA47600 for Landscape Maintenance Area No. 3 (LMA 3) to Excel Landscape, Inc., of Corona, CA, in the annual amount of $418,680.
Authorize extra work and services in an annual amount not to exceed $85,000.
Authorize the Executive Director or designee to review and approve written contract amendment and change order requests for unanticipated conditions per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Authorize the Executive Director to execute the said agreement.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.t
APPROVE CONTRACT NO. C47160 WITH AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC., FOR THE CV LINK ENHANCEMENTS AND SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (PROJECT CST00021)
1. Award CV Link Enhancements and Slurry Seal Project.pdf
2. 01 Contract Agreement and Bonds.pdf
3. 02 Contractor's Proposal.pdf
4. 03 Vicinity Map.pdf
5. 9t 2024-05-23 QA Memo.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Approve Contract No. C47160 in the amount of $3,048,952.10 to American Asphalt South, Inc., of Riverside, CA, for the CV Link Enhancements and Slurry Seal Project (Project No. CST00021).
Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a contingency in the amount of $305,000.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to review and approve written requests for the use of contingency per Section 3.30.170B of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Authorize the Mayor 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)
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.a
REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON THE DINING DECK PROGRAM AND EL PASEO IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE AND ESTABLISH A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
1. Provide direction on the Dining Deck program and El Paseo street improvements .pdf
2. Dining Decks emails_Redacted.pdf
3. 10a Dining Deck Presentation.pdf
4. 10a Dining Decks Public Comment.pdf
5. 10a 2024-05-23 QA Memo.pdf
6. 10a 2024-05-23 QA Memo 02.pdf
Economic Development Director Ceja narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Separate the El Paseo Street Rehabilitation project into two separate projects to take place over two consecutive summers beginning Summer 2024.
Allow El Paseo dining deck operators to maintain current operations through May 2025 subject to approval of an annual temporary use permit with removal of the dining decks prior to Phase Two of the El Paseo Street Rehabilitation project.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
Motion by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Seconded by:
Councilmember Trubee
Establish a License Agreement for dining deck use of the public right-of-way.
Put in place an annual lease blended rate of 25% to businesses.
NOES (2)
Councilmember Kelly, and Mayor Quintanilla
Motion Carried (3 to 2)
10.b
REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON PROJECT CST00002 WALK AND ROLL PD (PHASE 3)
1. Request for Direction - Walk and Roll Phase 3.pdf
2. 01 ATP Letter - April 2024 Meetings .pdf
3. 10b Walk and Roll PD Phase 3.pdf
4. 10b Walk n Roll Public Comment.pdf
5. 10b 2024-05-23 QA Memo.pdf
Senior Project Manager Leyva narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Lindsey Harris
, Palm Desert resident, spoke in opposition to sidewalks on San Juan and the neighborhood.
Frank Scarna
, Palm Desert resident, spoke in opposition to sidewalks on San Juan and the neighborhood.
Lucia Lewis
, Palm Desert resident, spoke in opposition to sidewalks in the neighborhood.
Dean Ricker
, Palm Desert resident, urged the City Council to consider adding the sidewalk to the street in order to narrow the street, rather than on to the residents' properties.
Motion by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Seconded by:
Councilmember Trubee
Approve staff recommendations to:
Exclude the addition of sidewalk on San Juan Drive.
Coordinate the reinstallation of fences/landscaping (where needed).
Evaluate and implement traffic calming measures (where possible) as follows:
Narrow the streets.
Speed Cushions.
Speed Feedback Signs.
Stop Sign Rapid Flashing Beacons at crosswalks.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
10.c
REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON THE PALM DESERT COMMUNITY GALLERY
1. Request for Direction on the Palm Desert Community Gallery .pdf
2. 01 Photo - Richen.pdf
3. 02 Photo - Richen.pdf
4. 03 Photo - Richen.pdf
Economic Development Deputy Director Lawrence presented a staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Cease operation of the Community Gallery and keep the historic timeline up.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
10.d
APPROVE A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE PALM DESERT POET LAUREATE AGREEMENT NO. C46360
1. Approve Two (2) Year Extension to the Palm Desert Poet Laureate Agreement.pdf
2. 01 Call for Nominations 2023-2024 Poet Laureate.pdf
3. 02 Lori Davis Application.pdf
4. 03 Palm Desert-City of Warmth and Light by Lori Davis.pdf Management Analyst Powell provided a staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Approve a two-year extension to the Palm Desert Poet Laureate Agreement No. C46360 with Lori Davis.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
14. PUBLIC NOTICES