Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - June 13, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION - 4:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Kelly
4. INSPIRATION
Mayor Quintanilla
5. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
5.a
PROCLAMATION - RETIREMENT OF WILLIAM STRAUSS OF RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON
5.b
PRESENTATION - 1ST ANNUAL PARA-KARATE TOURNAMENT
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
6.a
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT UPDATE
7. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
8. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. 08a Non Agenda Public Comment.pdf
2. 08a Non Agenda Public Comment 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.
9. 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.
9.a
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_May23_2024 - English.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_May23_2024 - English.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of May 23, 2024.
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APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
1. 1 Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_-_Wire_Apr2024.pdf
2. 2 Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_-_Wire_5-25-24_to_5-31-24.pdf
3. 3 Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_2024.05.16_W1.pdf
4. 4 Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_2024.05.30_W1.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 4/1/2024 to 5/31/2024.
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RECEIVE AND FILE APPLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. ABC Routing Memo - Little Bar.pdf
2. ABC Routing Memo - Valley Meat Market.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file application for alcoholic beverage licenses for:
1. Little Bar Palm Desert, LLC (Skip's Little Bar) 73560 HWY 111 Ste. B, Palm Desert
2. Al Nour, LLC (Valley Meat Market) 77932 Country Club Dr. Ste. 2-1, Palm Desert
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ACCEPT DONATION OF DESERT GOLD MURAL BY ARTISTS KELLIE PELLEGRINI AND TYLER ONTIVEROS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CITY’S PERMANENT PUBLIC ART COLLECTION
1. Accept Donation of Desert Gold Mural to be included in the City's Permanent Public Art Collection.pdf
2. 01 Desert Gold Mural and Proposed Location.pdf
3. 02 Deed of Gift - Desert Gold.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept donation of
Desert Gold
mural by artists Kellie Pellegrini and Tyler Ontiveros to be included in the City’s permanent public art collection.
Authorize the City Manager to sign Deed of Gift to City of Palm Desert form.
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APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR FIRE SERVICES COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE PREVENTION, RESCUE, AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
1. Approve a One-Year Fire Services Cooperative Agreement with Riverside County Fire Department .pdf
2. 01 Fire Department Cooperative Agreement.pdf
3. 02 Fire Deputy Director Memorandum.pdf
4. 03 Cost Estimates.pdf
5. 04 Fire Engine Use Agreement.pdf
6. 05 Claim for Cost of Contracted Services.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Fire Department to provide fire protection, fire prevention, rescue, and medical emergency services for the City of Palm Desert from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, as approved to final form by the City Attorney.
Authorize and direct the Mayor to execute the Cooperative Agreement.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROJECT LIST TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
1. Adopt SB1 Project List Resolution.pdf
2. 01 SB 1 Project List Resolution.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.”
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APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO HR GREEN CONTRACT C45440 IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $134,655, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES AND LAND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT in FY 2023-24
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to HR Green Contract C45440.pdf
2. 02 HR Green C45440 Amendment No.1.pdf
3. 01 HR Green C45440 Amendment No. 1 Proposal.pdf
4. 03 ASR 1T HR Green C45440 06.08.23.pdf
5. 04 HR Green C45440 Executed Agreement.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contact No. C45440 with HR Green Pacific, Inc., increasing FY 2023-24 agreement in an amount not-to-exceed $134,655, for unanticipated Engineering Services and Land Development support.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments and documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herein.
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APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE CV HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
1. Approve MOU with CVAG for CV Housing First.pdf
2. 01 CV Housing First Q3 Report and Annual Report.pdf
3. 02 Memorandum of Understanding - CVAG.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a
Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU)
with
Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) for the CV Housing First Program not to exceed
$100,000 in
FY
2 024
-
25. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary nonmonetary changes to the MOU.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU.
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APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. C41660 WITH SAME DAY EXPRESS FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT’S PERMANENT PUBLIC ART COLLECTION AND THE EL PASEO SCULPTURE EXHIBITION
1. Approve Same Day Express Amendment No 4 to Contract No C41660.pdf
2. 01 Same Day Express fully Executed Contract C41660.pdf
3. 02 Amendment No 4 to Contract No. C41660.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C41660 with Same Day Express in the amount of $55,200 for the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, for maintenance of the City of Palm Desert’s permanent public art collection and the El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition.
Approve up to $30,000 on an as needed basis for additional public art maintenance and repair services from Same Day Express.
Approve up to $6,000 on an as needed basis for inspections of the City’s permanent public art collection and data entry into the City’s inventory management system.
Authorize the City Manager to execute amendment.
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AWARD CONTRACT TO THE RAMSAY GROUP TO ADMINISTER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CDBG) PROGRAM.
1. Award Contract for the Community Development Block Grant Administration.pdf
2. The Ramsay Group Proposal.pdf
3. Draft- The Ramsay Group Professional Services Agreement.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a contract with The Ramsay Group in an amount not to exceed $45,600 for Administration of the FY 2024-25 CDBG Program.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreement and contract amendments as per Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 3.30.170.
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AWARD A CONTRACT TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC., OF INDIO, CA, FOR ARBORICULTURAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,114,125 (PROJECT NO. MLS00026)
1. Award Contract to WCA for Arboricultural Services.pdf
2. 01 Proposal.pdf
3. 02 Maintenance Services Agreement.pdf
4. 03 Payment and Performance Bonds.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Award a three-year contract to West Coast Arborists, Inc., of Indio, CA, for arboricultural services for the City of Palm Desert, Desert Willow Golf Resort, and the Palm Desert Housing Authority in an annual amount not to exceed $1,114,125.
Authorize staff to assign additional services/extra work as determined to be necessary to perform emergency work, mitigate hazardous conditions and proactively respond to unforeseen issues.
Authorize the City Manager 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 City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement.
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APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT JOINT RECIPIENT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025/26 AND 2026/27
1. Community Development Block Grant Metro City Agreement.pdf
2. 01 Joint Cooperation Agreement Letter.pdf
3. 02 Joint Cooperation Agreement- Metro City.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize participation in the County of Riverside’s Urban County Program for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27.
Authorize the City Attorney to finalize the Joint Recipient Cooperative Agreement as a Metro City with the County of Riverside.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Joint Recipient Cooperative Agreement as a Metro City with the County of Riverside and take any other actions necessary to effectuate the action taken herewith.
9.m
AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS ASSEMBLY BILL 2766 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
1. CVAG MOU for AB 2766 Contributions.pdf
2. 01 Amendment 6 to MOU.pdf
3. 02 CVAG Staff Report.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 6 to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Assembly Bill 2766 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), extending the term through June 30, 2026, and maintaining the contributions at 75% for the Regional PM 10 Street Sweeping Program.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary nonmonetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
9.n
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 169,000 POUNDS OF GRASS SEED FROM THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 (PROJECT NO. MLS00021)
1. Delegate and Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Purchase of Grass Seed.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase of 169,000 pounds of grass seed from the lowest responsible bidder for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
9.o
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS FROM THE CITY MANAGER DIVISION
1. Destruction of Records Resolution.pdf
2. 01 Resolution.pdf
3. 02 Exhibit A - Records Destruction Certificate.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF PAPER RECORDS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER, AS INDICATED ON THE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE (ADOPTED DECEMBER 15, 2022), RECORDS FROM 1994 THROUGH 2019.”
9.p
RECEIVE AND FILE THE INVESTMENT REPORT, GENERAL FUND, PARKVIEW OFFICE COMPLEX, AND DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT FINANCIAL MONLTHLY REPORTS FOR JANUARY THROUGH APRIL, 2024
1. Finance Committee Reports 6.2024.pdf
2. Investment Reports Jan - Apr.pdf
3. Finance Committee Reports Jan - Apr.pdf
4. Parkview Reports Jan - Apr.pdf
5. DW Finance Reports Jan - Apr.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the monthly Investment Report, General Fund, Parkview Office Complex, and Desert Willow Golf Resort Financial Monthly Reports for January through April 2024.
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RECEIVE AND FILE THE PALM DESERT RECREATIONAL FACILITIES CORPORATION ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
1. FY22-23 PDRFC Annual Financial Report.pdf
2. 01 Palm Desert Recreational Facilities District.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the Palm Desert Recreational Facilities Corporation (PDRFC) Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
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APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH SID’S CARPET BARN, INC., FOR FLOOR COVERINGS AT PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
1. HA SR Sid's Carpet for PDHA Flooring FY 2024_2025.pdf
2. 1. Omnia Participation Letter.pdf
3. 2. Sid's Carpet Certified Installer Letter and Cooperative Pricing Acknowledgement.pdf
4. 3. Engineered Floors, LLC Authorization Letter.pdf
5. 4. Draft Agreement.pdf
6. 5. Draft Bonds.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the use of Engineered Floors, LLC, (dba J + J Flooring) (“Engineered Floors”), an Omnia Partners (“Omnia”) national government cooperative contract holder for flooring and outdoor surfaces solutions, Contract 02-146, by property management, at the Palm Desert Housing Authority (“Authority”) properties pursuant to Section 3.30.160(E) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Approve the agreement with Sid’s Carpet Barn, Inc., (aka Curtis Allan Floorcovering, Inc.), (“Sid’s Carpet”), an authorized installer of Engineered Floors, for procurement and installation of floor coverings and related supplies and services at the Authority’s properties for a term of one (1) year with an option to renew the agreement for no more than four additional one-year terms in an annual amount not to exceed $175,000.
Authorize the Executive Director, or his designee, to execute the agreement, approve written contract amendments and change order requests for unanticipated conditions per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, and take any necessary actions to facilitate execution of agreement with Sid’s Carpet and any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
9.s
2024 BIENNIAL NOTICE FOR CITY STAFF TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT
1. Initiate Conflict of Interest Code Update.pdf
2. 01 Resolution(1).pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND SUBMIT THE 2024 BIENNIAL NOTICE AS REQUIRED UNDER THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT.”
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LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 1053 AND ASSEMBLY BILL 2236 RELATED TO REUSABLE GROCERY BAGS
1. Letters of Support - SB 1053 and AB 2236 - Grocery Bags.pdf
2. 01 Letters of Support - Grocery Bags.pdf
3. 02 Legislative Analysis of SB 1053 and AB 2236.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify letters of support for Senate Bill 1053 and Assembly Bill 2236 related to reusable grocery bags.
9.u
LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS TO SMALL BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AT GO-BIZ
1. Letter of Opposition - Budget Cuts to Go Biz.pdf
2. 01 Letters of Opposotion - Budget Cuts to TAP Go-Biz.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify letters of opposition to the Governor’s proposed 50% budget cut to the Small Business Technical Assistance Program (TAP) at GO-Biz.
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RESOLUTIONS CALLING THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, ORDERING SERVICES, AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
1. November 2024 General Municipal Election - City Council.pdf
2. 01 Resolution - Calling the Election.pdf
3. 02 Resolution - Consolidation of Election.pdf
4. 03 Resolution - Candidate Statements.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND CITY CHARTER.” Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10403.” Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024.”
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REJECT ALL BIDS FOR AQUATIC CENTER RENOVATION DESIGN
1. Reject All Bids for Aquatic Center Renovation Design.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Reject all bids submitted under Request for Proposals for the “Palm Desert Aquatic Center Renovation Design.” Authorize staff to re-bid the project with revisions to the scope of work.
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RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS TO BE AUTHORIZED AGENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
1. Resolution Designating City Officials to be Authorized Agents.pdf
2. 01 Resolution - Designation of City Officials.pdf
3. 02 EMPG Award Letter.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, AND CITY TREASURER TO BE THE AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO PROVIDE REQUIRED ASSURANCES AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF OBTAINING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND SUB-GRANTED THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE.”
10. 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.
10.a
PROVIDE DIRECTION ON JUNE 2024 GAY PRIDE MONTH RECOGNITION
1. LGBTQ Commemoration.pdf
2. Attachment 1 Social Media Commemorations 2024.pdf
3. Attachment 2 Resolution No. 2022-25.pdf
4. Attachment 3 PD Proclamation Gay Pride Month.pdf
5. Attachment 4 Submitted written request.pdf
6. Supplemental - June 2024 Pride Month Memo.pdf
7. Supplemental - Gay Pride Month Presentation.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction on commemorating Gay Pride Month.
10.b
CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS TO PLACE A MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT TO ESTABLISH A ONE CENT (1¢) CITY TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX, CONSOLIDATE WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, AND SET THE DEADLINES AND RULES FOR ARGUMENTS
1. SR Calling the District Use Tax Election 6.13.24 Rev VC 6.6.pdf
2. 01 Resolution - Calling the Election - Sales Tax.pdf
3. 02 Resolution - Consolidation - Sales Tax.pdf
4. 03 Resolution - Argument - Sales Tax.pdf
5. 04 Non Binding Resolution Committing to Spend Future TUT Revenue for Certain Purposes.pdf
6. 04a Ex to Reso - Priorities and Spending Plan.pdf
7. 10b Sales Tax Measure - revised.pdf
8. 10b Public Comment.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A GENERAL TAX MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT A GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (SALES TAX) AT THE RATE OF ONE CENT (1¢).” Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.” Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF PRIMARY AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS AND SETTING RULES FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.” Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA EXPRESSING ITS INTENT TO PRIORITIZE SPENDING OF TRANSACTIONS AND USE (SALES) TAX REVENUE FOR FIRE PREVENTION, PUBLIC SAFETY, PARKS, LIBRARY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PURPOSES." Determine whether the City Council desires to designate any of its members to file Primary Argument(s) for or against the ballot measure.
11. 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.
11.a
RESOLUTION TO AMEND AND ADOPT LOCAL GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE §§ 21000 ET SEQ.)
1. 2024 Local CEQA Guidelines.pdf
2. 1 Draft City Council Resolution - 2024 CEQA Guidelines.pdf
3. 2 CEQA Local Guidelines - CC Hearing Notice.pdf
4. 3 Res No. 2866 CEQA Guidelines 2024.pdf
5. 4 City of Palm Desert 2024 CEQA Guidelines.pdf
6. CEQA Guidelines - Presentation.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING LOCAL GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (PUB. RESOURCES CODE §§ 21000 ET SEQ.).
11.b
APPROVE A DDLA, RELATED RESOLUTIONS, LOAN FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND ACTIONS RELATED TO THE CONVEYANCE OF ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 622-370-014 BY AND BETWEEN THE AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO H&S SECTION 33433
1. SR Arc Village DDLA w-Chelsea 6-13-24 revised 6-5-24.pdf
2. 1. Notice of Public Hearing HS 33433 APN 622-370-014.pdf
3. 2. Summary Report HS 33433 (05.29.24) APN 622-370-014.pdf
4. 3. HA Resolution - HS 33433 Arc Village with Chelsea.pdf
5. 4. Draft DDLA with Chelsea for Arc Village Apartments.pdf
6. 5. City Resolution - 33433 Arc Village Apartments.pdf
7. 6. KMA Fair Reuse Analysis (05.29.24) Arc Village Apartments.pdf
8. 7. City Planning Commission Resolution No. 2868 ARC Village.pdf
9. 11b ARC Village Presentation.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVING A DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT AND LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AUTHORITY AND CHELSEA INVESTMENTS, INC., (“Parties”) PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33433”.
Approve Disposition Development and Loan Agreement (“DDLA") between Parties, including the exhibits in substantial form, for the donation of the Authority-owned vacant property located off of Country Club known as APN 622-370-014 to Chelsea Investment Corporation, or its designee, (the “Developer”, or “Chelsea”) for the construction of 39 units for rental to extremely low, very low and low income qualified households and one manager unit (the “Project”), pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33433.
Acknowledge disposition and adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT AND LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY AND CHELSEA INVESTMENTS, INC.”.
Authorize Authority Loan to the Developer for the construction of the Project in the amount of $3,000,000, pursuant to terms of DDLA with loan being secured by a subordinate deed of trust on the Project.
Authorize appropriation of $3,000,000 from the Authority’s Unobligated Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund balance to Account No. 8734195-4663900.
Authorize Chelsea to submit an application, including the DDLA, to the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (“TCAC”) for an allocation of 9% Federal Tax Credits (“Federal Tax Credits”).
Authorize the Executive Director to finalize and execute the DDLA and documents deemed necessary to effectuate the DDLA, the donation of the property and conditions of approval, with such changes thereto as the Executive Director, in consultation with legal counsel, may deem necessary and consistent with the purpose of the DDLA and conditions of approval.
Authorize the Chairman to execute documents necessary to effectuate the transfer.
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
13. ADJOURNMENT
14. 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.
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