Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - March 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 Harnik on Thursday, March 13, 2025, 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
Councilmember Quintanilla led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INSPIRATION
Councilmember Pradetto provided words of inspiration.
5. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Shah stated that direction was given by the City Council; no reportable actions were taken.
6. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
1. Proclamation - Red Cross Month.pdf
Mayor Harnik presented a proclamation to Lois Beckman, Executive Director at American Red Cross Riverside California, in honor Red Cross Month.
7. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
None.
8. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
Councilmembers provided updates on their attendance at various events.
Councilmember Nestande, with the support of Mayor Harnik, requested an update on the Fountainhead Development facing challenges with sewer line capacity.
9. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
Eileen Lynch
, representing Parkinson's Resource Organization, spoke on the number of Palm Desert residents impacted by Parkinson's and the resources available to patients and families.
Juan Falcon
, a Palm Desert resident, spoke on his experience attending the Coffee with the Mayor event and opined that the City should take action to protect residents against deportation and establish a Youth Commission.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
10.a
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_Feb27_2025 - English.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_Feb27_2025 - English.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Approve the Minutes of February 27, 2025.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
10.b
APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
1. Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_DEC24_WR_2024.12.31.pdf
2. Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_JAN25_WR_2025.01.31.pdf
3. Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1_2025.02.20.pdf
4. Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1_2025.02.24.pdf
5. Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1_2025.02.27.pdf
6. Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1_2025.03.03.pdf
7. Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_2025.03.05.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 12/31/2024 to 3/5/2025.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
10.c
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1427 DISSOLVING THE MARKETING COMMITTEE AND DELETING CHAPTER 2.14 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE
1. Ordinance 1427 - Second Reading.pdf
2. Ordinance 1427.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1427 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DISSOLVING THE MARKETING COMMITTEE AND DELETING CHAPTER 2.14 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
10.d
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1428 AMENDING THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE, CLARIFY, AND CODIFY BYLAWS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND TASK FORCES
1. 2nd Reading Ordinance No. 1428.pdf
2. Ordinance 1428.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1428 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE, CLARIFY, AND CODIFY BYLAWS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND TASK FORCES.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
10.e
ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
1. ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
With regret, accept the resignation of Cindy Burreson from the Homelessness Task Force.
With regret, accept the resignation of Kristen Olson Stone from the Cultural Arts Committee.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
10.f
LETTER OPPOSING CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BUDGET CUTS
1. Letter of Opposition - CSU Budget Cuts.pdf
2. 01 Letter - CSU Budget Cuts.pdf
3. 02 CSU Budget Brief.pdf
4. Supplemental Material 10f - Public Comment 1.pdf
5. Supplemental Material 10f - Public Comment 2.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Ratify a letter of opposition to budget cuts to the California State University system.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
10.g
RESOLUTION 2025-016 ESTABLISHING THE 2025 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
1. 2025 City Council Goals.pdf
2. 01 Resolution - 2025 City Council Goals.pdf
3. 02 Exhibit A - 2025 City Council Goals.pdf
4. 03 Goal Setting Presentation.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Adopt Resolution 2025-016 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY COUNCIL GOALS FOR THE 2025 CALENDAR YEAR.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
10.h
RESOLUTION 2025-017 APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 38866
1. FTM24-0002 TR 38866 SHADOW RIDGE.pdf
2. 01 RESOLUTION NO 2025-___.pdf
3. 02 Res No 2873.pdf
4. 03 TTM 38866 VESTING TENTATIVE MAP.pdf
5. 04 Final Tract Map 38866 - unsigned.pdf
6. 06 Subdivision Improvement agreement and bond.pdf
7. 05 Grading Agreement and Bond.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Adopt Resolution 2025-017 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 38866.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
11. ACTION CALENDAR
11.a
RESOLUTION 2025-018 APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 38434-2
1. FTM24-0001 38434-2 Explore.pdf
2. 01 RESOLUTION NO 2025-___(1).pdf
3. 02 Conditions of Approval Res No. 2859, 2841, 2022-94.pdf
4. 03 Tentative Tract Map 38434.pdf
5. 04 Final Tract Map 38434-2.pdf
6. 05 Grading Agreement and Bonds.pdf
7. 06 Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Bonds.pdf
8. 07 Explore Action Plan.pdf
9. 08 Community Meeting Applicant Presentation February 4, 2025.pdf
10. 09 Resolution 2024-066.pdf
11. 10 Pulte Request Matrix.pdf
12. Supplemental Material 11a - Public Comment.pdf
13. Supplemental Material 11a Final Tract Map 38434-2 Presentation.pdf
14. Supplemental Material 11a - Public Comment 2.pdf
Principal Planner Flores narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Councilmember inquiries.
David Dewegeli
, of Pulte Group, spoke on behalf of the applicant and offered to answer any Councilmember questions.
The following individuals expressed their opposition to the approval of the final Tract Map, citing concerns related to drainage, slope heights, and impacts on views:
Linda Candler
, Palm Desert resident
Jana Koroczynsky
, Palm Desert resident
Charles Cronenweth
, Palm Desert resident
Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Adopt Resolution 2025-018 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 38434-2.” NOES (1)
Councilmember Quintanilla
Motion Carried (4 to 1)
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.a
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO INCREASE ADMISSION FEES FOR THE PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER
1. Resolution No. 2025-_____ to Approve a Fee Increase for the Palm Desert Aquatic Center.pdf
2. 01 Resolution No. 2025-_____ updated.pdf
3. 02 Resolution No. 2011-32.pdf
4. 03 Resolution No. 2023-045.pdf
This item has been continued to a date uncertain.
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
15. PUBLIC NOTICES