Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - February 13, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Trubee on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 4:10 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
Councilmember Nestande led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INSPIRATION
Councilmember Quintanilla provided words of inspiration.
5. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
None.
6. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
7. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
1. Supplemental Material City Council LIB Feb1325.pdf
Lieutenant Porras, Riverside County Sheriff's Department, provided an update on staffing levels.
Deputy District Attorney Kahal summarized the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act (Prop 36) and its impact on the justice system; and responded to Councilmember inquiries.
Director of Library Services Schaffer announced the launch of the One Book - One Palm Desert reading program beginning March 28, 2025, and invited residents to participate.
8. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
Councilmembers reported on their attendance at various meetings and events.
Councilmember Quintanilla, with the support of Mayor Pro Tem Trubee, requested that a representative from Riverside County Probation Department be included in a future Homelessness Taskforce or Public Safety Committee meeting to discuss the multi-agency approach to decrease recidivism and requested a presentation from Riverside County Animal Services with an update on the fee study prior to consideration of a contract extension.
Councilmember Nestande, with the support of Councilmember Pradetto, requested that staff prepare a resolution of concern related to the South Coast Air Quality Management District's proposed rules to ban gas appliances.
9. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
Professor Chip
, resident, expressed concerns regarding City employee benefits.
John Sicily
, Inland Empire Labor Council Delegate, expressed concerns about labor compliance amongst local contractors and developers.
Mike Morsh
, resident, requested that the City reconsider whether establishing a Palm Desert City Foundation is necessary and beneficial.
Connor Lamont
, resident, urged the City to add signage and increase police presence near Homme Adams Park to address trespassers.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.a
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_Jan07_2025 - English (1).pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_Jan09_2025 - English.pdf
3. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_Jan09_2025 - English.pdf
4. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council and Appointed Bodies - Special Meeting 01.30.2025.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Approve the Minutes of January 7, 2025, January 9, 2025, and January 30, 2025.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.b
APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
1. 1 Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_WR_2024.11.26.24.pdf
2. 2 Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1_W3_2025.01.03.pdf
3. 3 Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1_W3_2025.01.09.pdf
4. 4 Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1_2025.01.16.pdf
5. 5 Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_2025.01.23.pdf
6. Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_2025.01.30.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 11/26/2024 to 1/30/2025.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.c
RECEIVE AND FILE APPLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. ABC Routing Memo - Chevron 1858.pdf
2. ABC Routing Memo - La Spiga.pdf
3. ABC Routing Memo - Talay Thai Cuisine.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Receive and file the application for Alcoholic Beverage License for:
Chevron Stations, Inc., Chevron #1858, 72801 HWY 111, Palm Desert CV Food Services, Inc., La Spiga Ristorante Italiano, 72557 HWY 111, Palm Desert Talay Corp, Talay Thai Cuisine, 73030 El Paseo STE. 102, Palm Desert Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.d
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Finance Committee Reports 02.2025.pdf
2. Monthly Financial Report - September 2024.pdf
3. Monthly Financial Report - October 2024.pdf
4. Monthly Financial Report - November 2024.pdf
5. Monthly Financial Report - December 2024.pdf
6. 09 - 12-2024 City Investment Summary.pdf
7. 09 - 12-2024 HSG Investment Summary.pdf
8. 09 - 12-2024 SARDA Investment Summary.pdf
9. Desert Willow Financial Reports 09.2024-12.2024.pdf
10. Parkview Vacancy Report 12.31.24.pdf
11. Parkview - September 2024 to December 2024.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Receive and file the monthly Investment Report, General Fund, Parkview Office Complex, and Desert Willow Golf Resort Financial Monthly Reports for September through December 2024.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.e
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1425 TO AMEND SECTIONS OF TITLE 25 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
1. 2nd Reading Ordinance No. 1425.pdf
2. 15a 1st reading - City Council Ordinance 1425.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Adopt Ordinance No. 1425 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 25.60.080, 25.60.160, AND 25.78.020(C) OF PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 25 AND MAKING A FINDING THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).” Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.f
ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE, AND HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE
1. ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
With regret, accept the resignation of Gregg Akkerman from the Civic Engagement Committee and Parks and Recreation Committee.
With regret, accept the resignation of Christopher Schachter from the Homelessness Taskforce.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.g
APPOINT MAYOR HARNIK TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY AND MAYOR PRO TEM TRUBEE AS THE ALTERNATE
1. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR HARNIK TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE.pdf
2. 01 Council Assignments 2025.pdf
3. 02 Rules and Regulations of the City Selection Committee.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Appoint Mayor Harnik to the City Selection Committee of Riverside County and Mayor Pro Tem Trubee as the alternate.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.i
RATIFICATION OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE TWENTYNINE PALMS BAND OF MISSION INDIANS GRANT APPLICATION FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
1. Letter of Support - Dillon Corridor and Thermal.pdf
2. 01 Letter of Support(1).pdf
3. 02 Project Description Dillon Corridor.pdf
4. 03 Project Description Jacqueline Cochran Airport.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Ratify a letter of support for the Twentynine Palms Band of Mission Indians grant application for surface transportation infrastructure improvements in the Dillon Road corridor and near the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.j
APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PROPERTY OWNER OF TWO INDIVIDUAL HISTORICAL PROPERTIES
1. MILLS2024-0001 and 2024-0003.pdf
2. Attach 1a Draft Resolution for 72785 El Paseo, Unit 716 (MILLS24-0001).pdf
3. Attach 1b Draft Contract for 72785 El Paseo, Unit 716 (MILLS24-0001).pdf
4. Attach 2a Draft Resolution for 72765 Mesquite Court, Suite F (MILLS24-0003).pdf
5. Attach 2b Draft Contract for 72765 Mesquite Court, Suite F (MILLS24-0003).pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-002 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 72785 EL PASEO, UNIT 716.” Adopt Resolution No. 2025-003 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 72765 MESQUITE COURT, SUITE F.” Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.k
RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND REPORT RELATIVE TO SENATE BILL 341
1. Receive and File the Annual Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund Relative to SB341.pdf
2. 01 SB 341 Report for FY 2023-24.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Receive and file the annual Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund report relative to Senate Bill 341 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.l
SELF-HELP PROJECT CLOSE OUT AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
1. Self Help Project Close Out.pdf
2. 01 CVHC Request for Additional Funding 1.16.25.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Authorize payment of $65,000 to Coachella Valley Housing Co. to provide financial support to close out the Affordable Housing Self-Help Project from the City’s Housing Mitigation Funds.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.m
RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AUDITED ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024.
1. RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AUDITED ACFR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024.pdf
2. Att. 1 City of Palm Desert ACFR FS Final 01-27-2025.pdf
3. Att. 2 City of Palm Desert Auditor Communication Letter Final 1-27-25.pdf
4. Att. 3 City of Palm Desert Report on IC Final 1-27-25.pdf
5. Att. 4 Appropriations Limit Calculation.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Receive and file the audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the City of Palm Desert for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.n
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE CITY OF PALM DESERT STANDARD DETAILS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
1. 00 - ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY OF PALM DESERT STANDARD DETAILS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES.pdf
2. 01 - Draft Resolution.pdf
3. 02 - City of Palm Desert Standard Details and Design Guidelines.pdf
4. Supplemental Material 2025-02-13 QA Memo 01.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-004 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, TO REPEAL AND REPLACE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-077 WHICH ADOPTED THE CITY OF PALM DESERT STANDARD DETAILS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA.” Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.o
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. C40350 WITH ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC, LLC, FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY ON-CALL SERVICES
1. Approve Contract Amendment with St. Francis.pdf
2. 01 Staff Report and Contract (August 27, 2020).pdf
3. 02 Amendment No. 1 (September 1, 2022).pdf
4. 03 Amendment No. 2 (August 15, 2023).pdf
5. 04 Amendment No. 3 (June 6, 2024).pdf
6. 05 Amendment No. 4.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Approve Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C40350 with St. Francis Electric, LLC, of Riverside, California, for traffic signal preventive maintenance and emergency on-call services to increase compensation in amount not to exceed $200,000 annually.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute said amendment.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.q
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT C47830 WITH GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE PD LINK PHASE 2 PROJECT (PROJECT NO. CST00005)
1. Approve Change Order for PD Link Phase 2.pdf
2. 01 CO No. 1 C47830.pdf
3. 02 Vicinity Map.pdf
4. 03 C47830 Granite Construction Co.pdf
5. 04 Staff Report Award Contract C47830.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract C47830 with Granite Construction Company, of Indio, California, in the amount of $151,757.33 for the PD Link Phase 2 Project (Project No. CST00005).
Appropriate $35,157.33 from unobligated Measure A Fund Balance to Account No. 2134670-5000202.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.s
GERALD FORD APARTMENTS – ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE RELATED BONDS, AND ACCEPT A MAINTENANCE BOND
1. RELEASE GERALD FORD APARTMENT BONDS.pdf
2. 01 - VICINITY MAP.pdf
3. 02 - IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND BONDS.pdf
4. 03 - GRADING AGREEMENT AND BOND.pdf
5. 04 - MAINTENANCE BOND.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Accept public improvements for Gerald Ford Apartments.
Release the following bonds:
Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $108,091.50.
Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $108,091.50.
Grading Bond in the amount of $173,470.
Accept the Maintenance Bond in the amount of $10,809.15.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.t
WEST COAST SELF STORAGE - ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE RELATED BONDS, AND ACCEPT A MAINTENANCE BOND
1. RELEASE WEST COAST SELF STORAGE BONDS.pdf
2. 01 Vicinity Map.pdf
3. 02 Improvement Agreement and Bonds.pdf
4. 03 Grading Agreement and Bond.pdf
5. 04 Maintenance Bond (cash deposit).pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Accept public improvements for West Coast Self Storage.
Release the following bonds:
Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $48,696.50.
Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $24,348.25.
Grading Bond in the amount of $11,415.25.
Accept the Maintenance Bond in the amount of $4,869.65.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.h
RATIFICATION OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE, REGIONAL RESILIENCE INNOVATION INCUBATOR
1. Support Letter for UCR Regional Resilience Innovation Incubator.pdf
2. 01 Letter of Support.pdf
3. 02 Program Outline.pdf
Councilmember Quintanilla voiced support for the item and urged the City Council and staff to explore opportunities to incorporate local research into City projects and better utilize relationships with university students as interns.
Motion by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Seconded by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Ratify the letter of support for the University of California, Riverside, (UCR) Regional Resilience Innovation Incubator.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.p
APPROVE PREPAYMENT OF JULY 4, 2025, INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION EVENT EXPENDITURES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $130,000 AND TO BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-26 ANNUAL BUDGET
1. PREAPPROVE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION EVENT EXPENDITURES FOR FY 2025.2026.pdf
2. 01 Pyro_Spectaculars_Agreement.pdf
3. Supplemental Material 2025-02-13 QA Memo 01(1).pdf
4. Supplemental Material 2025-02-13 QA Memo 03.pdf
In response to City Council inquiry, Special Events Coordinator Goodwin advised that the Portola Community Center will be used as a quiet space for residents with sensory issues during the Independence Day event; confirmed that future staff reports will include additional detail regarding miscellaneous expenses.
Motion by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Approve prepayment of expenditures not to exceed $130,000, to be included in the FY 2025
-
26 Annual
Budget for production of the
July 4,
2025,
Independence Day Celebration.
Authorize the City Manager to execute vendor contracts associated with event production.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.r
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND REVISED STAFF ALLOCATION SCHEDULE
1. FY 2024-25 Midyear Budget Adjustments and Staff Allocation Update.pdf
2. 01 Resolution Adopting Midyear Budget.pdf
3. 02 Resolution Adopting Staff Allocation Update.pdf
4. 03 Exhibit A - Position Allocation.pdf
5. 04 FY 2024-25 Approved SR Annual Budget.pdf
6. Supplemental Material 2025-02-13 QA Memo 02.pdf
7. Supplemental Material 10r Summary of Changes.pdf
Councilmember Pradetto requested a staff report on the updated projections with consideration to the passage of Measure G.
Director of Finance Chavez provided a staff report and responded to Councilmember inquiries.
Motion by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Seconded by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-005 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENTS.” Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate and transfer unobligated funds from Capital Projects Account No. 4004199-4501000 to General Fund Account No. 1100000-3910000 to cover mid-year requests in the total amount of $1,326,110.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-006 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AUTHORIZED CLASSIFICATIONS AND ALLOCATED POSITIONS INCLUDED HEREIN ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-047.” Motion Carried (4 to 0)
10.u
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. C47350 WITH CAL-STRIPE, INC., FOR ON-CALL CITYWIDE STREET AND BIKE LANE STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. MST00002)
1. Approve Change Order No. 1 with Cal-Stripe.pdf
2. 01 Change Order No. 1.pdf
3. 02 Staff Report and Contract (March 28, 2024).pdf
4. 03 Completed Task Orders.pdf
5. 04 Pending Task Orders.pdf
Councilmember Pradetto voiced support for the item and expressed appreciation to staff for their work on street maintenance.
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No.
C47350
with Cal-Stripe, Inc., of Colton, California, for On-Call Citywide Street and Bike Lane Striping Project to increase compensation to an amount not to exceed $950,000 annually, subject to CPI.
Authorize City Manager to execute the change order and any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
11. ACTION CALENDAR
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.a
APPROVAL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2025-1 (SHADOW RIDGE PUBLIC SERVICES) AND LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR SERVICES AND CONDUCT A SPECIAL ELECTION
1. Shadow Ridge CFD Public Hearing.pdf
2. Resolution Calling of Election - Palm Desert CFD 2025-1 (Shadow Ridge Public Services).pdf
3. Resolution of Formation - Palm Desert CFD (Shadow Ridge Public Services).pdf
4. Resolution Declaring the Election Results - Palm Desert CFD 2025-1.pdf
5. Ordinance Authorizing Special Tax Levy - Palm Desert CFD 2025-1 (Shadow Ridge Public Services).pdf
6. Staff Report - Jan 9 2025 -PD Community Facilities District No 2025-1.pdf
7. 14c_Res_No._2025-001_-_Shadow_Ridge_CFD.docx.pdf
8. Supplemental Material - Resolution of Formation Exhibit B RMA Palm Desert CFD 2025-1.pdf
9. Supplemental Material - Resolution of Formation Exhibit C City of Palm Desert CFD 2025-1 Report.pdf
10. Supplemental Material 12a Marriott Shadow Ridge - CFD Presentation.pdf Mayor Pro Tem Trubee opened the public hearing.
Director of Economic Development Ceja narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Councilmember inquiries.
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee closed the public hearing, there being no members of the public wishing to speak.
City Clerk Mejia announced there is no majority protest; therefore, the City Council may proceed.
City Clerk Mejia conducted the Special Election and completed the canvassing of the ballots as follows:
18 ballots in favor
0 ballots opposed
Motion by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Open the public hearing and take testimony, if any, regarding the formation of the Community Facilities District 2025-1 (“District”).
Following the public hearing, in the absence of a majority protest, consider the following:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS,
FORMING THE CITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (SHADOW RIDGE PUBLIC SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN, ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT, AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO SAID DISTRICT.” Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (SHADOW RIDGE PUBLIC SERVICES)
CALLING A SPECIAL LANDOWNER ELECTION
RELATING TO THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT.” Motion Carried (4 to 0)
Motion by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
3. Conduct the Special Election and Canvass results, and consider the following:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (SHADOW RIDGE PUBLIC SERVICES)
DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL LANDOWNER ELECTION
RELATING TO THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT.” Introduce an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE PALM DESERT COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (SHADOW RIDGE PUBLIC SERVICES) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN SAID DISTRICT.” Motion Carried (4 to 0)
12.b
CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH NO. 2023090542) AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR THE HAYSTACK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
1. Haystack Channel Improvement Project CEQA Document.pdf
2. 01 CC Resolution 2025 Haystack Channel Improvement Project CEQA.pdf
3. 02 Draft Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration 1-3-2024.pdf
4. 03 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2864.pdf
5. 04 Notice of Intent.pdf
6. 05 CDFW Comment Letter.pdf
7. 06 ACBCI Comment Letter.pdf
8. 07 RCFC Comment Letter.pdf
9. 08 Preliminary Plans - Reference Only.pdf
10. 09 Project Conceptual Renderings - Reference Only.pdf
11. 10 Haystack Road Channel Improvements – Council Study Session Presentation December 12, 2024.pdf
12. 11 Public Hearing Notice - 1.31.2025.pdf
13. 12 Public Comment - HaystackChannel Improvement Project.pdf
14. 13 Supplemental Material 12b Public Comment.pdf
15. 14 Supplemental Material 12b Haystack Channel MND - Presentation.pdf
16. 15 Supplemental Material 12b Public Comment.pdf
Councilmember Pradetto announced his recusal from the matter, citing the project's proximity to his property and out of an abundance of caution.
Principal Planner Melloni narrated a PowePoint presentation and responded to Councilmember inquiries.
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee opened and closed the public hearing, there being no members of the public desiring to speak.
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee reopened the public hearing to allow public testimony.
David Toltzman
, resident, requested that the City require use of native granite boulders, use seed rather than mature plants, and when grading, save the top two feet of soil to preserve smoke tree seeds.
CB Buller
, resident, requested to see vegetation on both sides of the wash.
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee closed the public hearing, there being no others desiring to speak.
During deliberations, Councilmember Nestande suggested that staff work with residents adjacent to the wash to gather and implement their input.
Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING AN INITIAL STUDY / MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH NO. 2023090542) AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE HAYSTACK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT” Approve the preliminary design of the Haystack Channel Improvement Project with consideration to include additional landscaping along Haystack Road.
Authorize Director of Finance to reallocate $275,000 from unexpended project funds in Storm Drain Improvement-Section 29 Account No. 2324370-5000455 to Account No. 2324370-5000454 for the Haystack Channel Improvement Project.
Motion Carried (3 to 0)
12.c
CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF THE CITY MANAGER’S REVOCATION OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE FOR MASSAGE 111 LOCATED AT 45120 SAN PABLO, SUITE 2A, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
1. Appeal of Massage 111 Business License Revocation.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution denying Massage 111 appeal.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Massage 111 BL.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - 24-5896 Case File.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Booking Info.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Villanueva's Inspection Photos_Redacted.pdf
7. Attachment 6 - RSO Press Release.pdf
8. Attachment 7 - Notice of Revocation.pdf
9. Attachment 8 - Notice of Appeal.pdf
10. Attachment 9 - Notice of Deficiency.pdf
11. Attachment 10 - AMENDED NOTICE OF APPEAL.pdf
12. Attachment 11 - Notice of Hearing - Donkergoed.pdf
13. Attachment 12 - Request to postpone.pdf
14. Attachment 13 - Notice of Hearing - Donkergoed - Rescheduled.pdf
15. Supplemental Material - revised Appeal of Massage 111 Business License Revocation.pdf
16. Supplemental Material - revised Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution denying Massage 111 appeal.pdf
17. Supplemental Material 12c Massage 111 Appeal.pdf
Development Services Director Cannone narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
George Young
, appellant's legal representative, stated that the appellant made no modifications to the building; asserted that the search warrant served yielded no charges; urged the City Council to overturn the City Manager's revocation of the business license for Massage 111.
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee opened the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing, there being no members of the public desiring to speak.
During the course of deliberations, individual Councilmembers offered the following comments:
There are clear and substantial violations of Palm Desert Municipal Code.
The absence of criminal charges does not negate the presence of a violation of City codes and a threat to public health.
Motion by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Find that this report, including attachments, and any additional evidence provided at the hearing provides satisfactory evidence that the City Manager’s decision to revoke the business license for Massage 111 was correct.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE CITY MANAGER’S REVOCATION OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE FOR MASSAGE 111, LOCATED AT 45120 SAN PABLO, SUITE 2A, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.” Motion Carried (4 to 0)
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
15. PUBLIC NOTICES