Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - June 13, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION - 4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Quintanilla on Thursday, June 13, 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 - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Kelly led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INSPIRATION
Mayor Quintanilla provided words of inspiration.
5. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
5.a
PROCLAMATION - RETIREMENT OF WILLIAM STRAUSS OF RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON This item was postponed to a later date.
5.b
PRESENTATION - 1ST ANNUAL PARA-KARATE TOURNAMENT
Sensei Tamara Canedo provided a report about her organization and invited the City Council to attend the first event on July 13, 2024 at Rancho Mirage High School.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
6.a
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Ltr. Porras provided an update on department activities.
7. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
Councilmembers reported on their attendance at various meetings and events. Councilmember Kelly requested that staff determine the schedule for street sweeping on neighborhood streets and share the information with the public. The request was supported by Mayor Quintanilla and Councilmember Nestande.
8. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. 08a Non Agenda Public Comment.pdf
2. 08a Non Agenda Public Comment 2.pdf
Eric Livingstone
, Palm Desert resident, spoke in opposition to the Pulte Del Webb development currently underway adjacent to his neighborhood.
Renee Muggeridge
, Palm Desert resident, spoke about an incident she experienced with trying to get a sign erected at her business on Hwy 111.
Ron de Luna
, Palm Desert resident, voiced his opinions and concerns regarding Mayor Quintanilla’s representation of District 1 and travel expenses; stated that he supports the creation of districts but disagrees with the how District 1 was formed.
Peter Koroczynsky,
Palm Desert resident, expressed concern regarding various issues with Pulte Del Webb development currently underway adjacent to his neighborhood.
Jana Koroczynsky
, Palm Desert resident, spoke in opposition to the Pulte Del Webb development currently underway adjacent to her neighborhood, noting the loss of views from their house and drainage concerns.
Brad Anderson
, Rancho Mirage resident, encouraged residents to attend regional agency meetings to monitor their activities and programs; asserted that the City’s appointee to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control Board should be replaced after serving for 20 years.
Maria Torres
, Palm Desert resident, expressed concern regarding the grading and drainage of the Pulte Del Webb development adjacent to her neighborhood.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
To approve the consent calendar excluding Items 9d and 9t.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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 Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Approve the Minutes of May 23, 2024.
Motion Carried
9.b
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 Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 4/1/2024 to 5/31/2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.c
RECEIVE AND FILE APPLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. ABC Routing Memo - Little Bar.pdf
2. ABC Routing Memo - Valley Meat Market.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
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 Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.e
APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR FIRE SERVICES COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C47720 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
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Approve a Cooperative Agreement No. C47720 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.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.f
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
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Adopt a Resolution No. 2024-024 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.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.g
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
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
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.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.h
APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE CV HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 (CONTRACT NO. C47730)
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
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
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. (Contract No. C47730)
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary nonmonetary changes to the MOU.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.i
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
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
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.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.j
AWARD CONTRACT NO. C47740 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 Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Approve Contract No. C47740 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.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.k
AWARD CONTRACT NO. C47750 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
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Award a three-year Contract No. C47750 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.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.l
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT JOINT RECIPIENT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C47760 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
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
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 No. C47760 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.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.m
AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS ASSEMBLY BILL 2766 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (CONTRACT NO. C22646)
1. CVAG MOU for AB 2766 Contributions.pdf
2. 01 Amendment 6 to MOU.pdf
3. 02 CVAG Staff Report.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
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. (Contract No. C22646) Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary nonmonetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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) (CONTRACT NO. C47770)
1. Delegate and Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Purchase of Grass Seed.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
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. (Contract No. 47770) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.o
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-025 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
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-025 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.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
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.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.q
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
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Receive and file the Palm Desert Recreational Facilities Corporation (PDRFC) Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.r
APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. HA47780 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
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
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 Agreement No. HA47780 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.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.s
2024 BIENNIAL NOTICE FOR CITY STAFF TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-026)
1. Initiate Conflict of Interest Code Update.pdf
2. 01 Resolution(1).pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-026 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.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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 Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Ratify letters of opposition to the Governor’s proposed 50% budget cut to the Small Business Technical Assistance Program (TAP) at GO-Biz.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.v
RESOLUTION NOS. 2024-027, 2024-028, and 2024-029 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
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-027 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 Resolution No. 2024-028 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 Resolution No. 2024-029 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.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.w
REJECT ALL BIDS FOR AQUATIC CENTER RENOVATION DESIGN
1. Reject All Bids for Aquatic Center Renovation Design.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
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.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.x
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-030 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
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-030 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.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.d
ACCEPT DONATION OF DESERT GOLD MURAL BY ARTISTS KELLIE PELLEGRINI AND TYLER ONTIVEROS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CITY’S PERMANENT PUBLIC ART COLLECTION (CONTRACT NO. C47710)
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
Management Analyst Powell provided a staff report.
Motion by:
Councilmember Trubee
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Accept donation of
Desert Gold
mural by artists Kellie Pellegrini and Tyler Ontiveros to be included in the City’s permanent public art collection. (Contract No. C47710) Authorize the City Manager to sign Deed of Gift to City of Palm Desert form.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
9.t
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
Brad Anderson
, Rancho Mirage resident, expressed concern regarding the banning of plastic bags.
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Ratify letters of support for Senate Bill 1053 and Assembly Bill 2236 related to reusable grocery bags.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
10. ACTION CALENDAR
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
Assistant City Manager Escobedo narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Stephen Nelson
, Palm Desert resident, encouraged the City Council to show support for all residents.
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Direct staff to issue a proclamation and announce on social media in June recognizing Gay Pride Month, provide an option for Councilmembers and City staff to participate in the annual Palm Springs Pride parade, and utilize the display space on the exterior wall of the Council Chamber to recognize Gay Pride Month in November.
NOES (1)
Councilmember Trubee
Motion Carried (4 to 1)
10.b
RESOLUTIONS 2024-031 THROUGH -034 TO PLACE A MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT TO ESTABLISH A ONE CENT CITY TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX, CONSOLIDATE WITH STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, AND SET 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
Finance Director Chavez narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Stephen Nelson
, Palm Desert resident, spoke in general support of the measure and also encouraged the City Council to review and reduce the City's expenditures.
Brad Anderson
, Rancho Mirage resident, expressed concern regarding the sales tax increase and encouraged the City Council to review and reduce the City's expenditures.
Gregg Akkerman
, Palm Desert resident, expressed appreciation for the staff report and urged the City Council to consider revising the language of the ballot measure for clarity.
Motion by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Seconded by:
Councilmember Kelly
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-031 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¢).” with revised language as proposed by staff.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-032 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 Resolution No. 2024-033 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 Resolution No. 2024-034 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." Select Mayor Pro Tem Harnik and Councilmember Kelly to author the argument in favor of the ballot measure and to designate the City Council, or any of its members, to be additional signatories to the argument.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.a
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-035 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
Mayor Quintanilla opened the public hearing.
Principal Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Quintanilla closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public wishing to speak.
Motion by:
Councilmember Kelly
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-035 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.).
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
11.b
APPROVE A DDLA, RELATED RESOLUTIONS HA-122 and 2024-036, 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
Mayor Quintanilla opened the public hearing.
Housing Manager Gonzales and Principal Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Quintanilla closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public wishing to speak.
Motion by:
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Seconded by:
Councilmember Kelly
Adopt a Resolution No. HA-122 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 Resolution No. 2024-036 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.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
14. PUBLIC NOTICES