Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - April 10, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 3:30 P.M.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on items contained only on the Closed Session Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of this agenda.
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
4. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
The following items will be considered in closed session:
4.a
Closed Session Meeting Minutes: March 27, 2025
Public Comments:
4.b
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1 Public Comments:
4.c
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Public Comments:
4.d
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Public Comments:
5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
7. INSPIRATION
Mayor Harnik
8. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Shah
9. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
9.a
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK PROCLAMATION
1. Library Week Proclamation.pdf
9.b
MCCALLUM THEATRE UPDATE
1. PD City Council Pitch Deck.pdf
2. Supplemental Material - additional comment.pdf
10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
11. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
12. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
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.
13. 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.
13.a
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_Mar27_2025 - English.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_Mar27_2025 - English.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of March 27, 2025.
13.b
APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
1. 2025.03.20_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date__W1_and_W3.pdf
2. 2025.03.24_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date__W1.pdf
3. 2025.03.25_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date__W1.pdf
4. 2025.03.27_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date__W1_and_W3.pdf
5. 2025.03.28_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date__W1_EFT.pdf
6. 2025.03.31_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date__W1.pdf
7. 2025.04.03_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date__W1_-_PR_STIPENDS.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 3/20/2025 to 4/3/2025.
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RATIFICATION OF LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO FUNDING REQUESTS FOR AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH AND RETRAINING CENTER AND REGIONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCE CENTERS PROGRAM
1. Ratify Letters of Support for CSUSB.pdf
2. 01 CSUSB Community Project Funding-Padilla.pdf
3. 02 CSUSB Community Project Funding-Schiff.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify letters of support for California State University, San Bernardino’s (CSUSB) Community Project Funding requests for the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) Research and Retraining Center and the Regional Entrepreneurial Resource Centers Program.
13.d
RATIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INLINE BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM AND TERMINAL EXPANSION PROJECT
1. Palm Springs Airport Baggage and Expansion.pdf
2. 01 Letter - Palm Springs International Airport.pdf
3. Supplemental Material - 2025-04-10 QA Memo 01.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify the letter of support for the City of Palm Springs’ Community Project Funding request for the Palm Springs International Airport Inline Baggage Handling System and Terminal Expansion Project.
13.e
LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 664 (OCHOA BOGH) AND MONITOR ASSEMBLY BILL 262 (CALOZA)
1. AB 262 and SB 664 Legislation.pdf
2. 01 AB 262.pdf
3. 02 SB 664.pdf
4. 03 Draft Letter - SB 664 Blue Envelope Program.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Direct staff to take a monitor position on Assembly Bill 262 (Caloza) – California Individual Assistance Act, allowing staff to track the bill as it progresses and return for further City Council consideration once a legislative analysis and fiscal impact are available.
Authorize the issuance of a letter of support for Senate Bill 664 (Ochoa Bogh) – Blue Envelope Program.
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LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 346 (DURAZO) – TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAXES AND SHORT-TERM RENTAL FACILITATORS
1. SB 346 Short Term Rental TOT.pdf
2. 01 Senate Bill 346.pdf
3. 02 SB 346 CalCities Support Letter.pdf
4. 03 Draft Letter of Support - SB 346.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the issuance of a letter of support for Senate Bill 346 (Durazo) relating to transient occupancy taxes and short-term rental facilitators.
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LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 79 (WIENER) –TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
1. SB 79 Transit Oriented Development.pdf
2. 01 Senate Bill 79.pdf
3. 02 League of California Cities Letter.pdf
4. 03 Draft Letter.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the issuance of a letter of opposition to Senate Bill 79 (Wiener) relating to transit-oriented development.
13.h
RESOLUTION 2025-020 ADOPTING ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY CLRK-003 - LEGISLATIVE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL LETTERS
1. Policy on Legislative and Intergovernmental Letters.pdf
2. 01 Resolution - Legislative and Intergovernmental Letters.pdf
3. 02 Exhibit A - Policy on Legislative and Intergovernmental Letters.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2025-020 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY CLRK-003 - LEGISLATIVE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL LETTERS.”
13.i
RESOLUTION 2025-021 ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MARKETING PANEL AND CLARIFYING MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS
1. Marketing Panel Update.pdf
2. 01 Resolution - Establishment of the Public Affairs Marketing Panel.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2025-021 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC AFFAIRS MARKETING PANEL TO BE ADVISORY TO THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-012.”
13.j
ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
1. Acceptance of Resignation - Beare Stjerne.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
With regret, accept the resignation of Brooke Beare Stjerne from the Civic Engagement Committee.
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HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE 2025 ANNUAL WORK PLAN
1. Approve the Homelessness Task Force 2025 Annual Work Plan.pdf
2. Supplemental Material - 2025-04-10 QA Memo 01 13k .pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Homelessness Task Force's 2025 Work Plan.
13.l
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 2025 WORK PLAN
1. Public Safety Committee 2025 Work Plan .pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Public Safety Committee’s 2025 Work Plan.
13.m
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO C47750 WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC., OF INDIO, CA, FOR ADDITIONAL ARBORICULTURAL SERVICES (PROJECT NO. MLS00026)
1. Approve Change Order to C47750 with West Coast Arborists for Arboricultural Services.pdf
2. 01 Change Order No. 1.pdf
3. 02 Agreement C47750.pdf
4. Supplemental Material - 2025-04-10 QA Memo 01 13m.pdf
5. Supplemental Material - 2025-04-10 QA Memo 02 13m.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Change Order No. 1 to C47750 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. of Indio, CA, for additional arboricultural services to increase compensation in an amount not to exceed $275,000; for a total annual amount of $1,389,125.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute said Change Order.
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REJECT ALL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR PUBLIC ART AND EL PASEO SCULPTURE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN INTERIM SCULPTURE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
1. REJECT ALL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR PUBLIC ART AND EL PASEO SCULPTURE MAINTENANCE SERVICES.pdf
2. Supplemental Material - 2025-04-10 QA Memo 01 13n.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Reject all proposals submitted for Public Art and El Paseo Sculpture Maintenance Services.
Authorize staff to solicit new proposals for these services.
Authorize staff to negotiate and the City Manager to execute a six-month contract with Rice Construction from July 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025, to ensure continuity of service during the re-bidding process.
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AWARD CONTRACT NO. C49090 TO TRI-STAR CONTRACTING II, INC. FOR ON-CALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS FOR PUBLIC STREETS AND SPACES (PROJECT NO. SST00001)
1. Award Contract for On-Call Repairs for Public Streets and Spaces.pdf
2. 01 Maintenance Services Agreement.pdf
3. 02 Payment and Performance Bonds.pdf
4. 03 Tri-Star Contracting II, Inc. Proposal.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Award Maintenance Services Agreement No. C49090 with Tri-Star Contracting II, Inc., of Desert Hot Springs, California, in the amount not to exceed $150,000 for FY 2024-25, and $500,000 annually thereafter for a 38-month term with the option of (2) additional one-year extensions.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action, in accordance with Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
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APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. C41450 WITH HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES (HDL) TO CONTINUE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND FEES ADMINISTRATION
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 with HDL for Business License Administration.pdf
2. Amendment No. 1 - C41451.pdf
3. C41450 - Executed Agreement.pdf
4. Amendment No. 2 - C41450.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C41450 with HdL to extend the term for one (1) year.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any amendments to the agreement.
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. C47070 WITH FLOCK SAFETY FOR EXPANSION OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION (ALPR) SYSTEM; APPROPRIATION AND USE OF CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY/SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDS
1. Approval of Amendment No. 1 with Flock Safety for the Expansion of the City’s ALPR System.pdf
2. 1. FLOCK Executed Agreement C47070 (Original).pdf
3. 2. Palm Desert Police Department SLESF Expenditure Plan 2025.pdf
4. 3. California Government Code 30061.pdf
5. 4. Flock Amendment No. 1 C47070 DRAFT.pdf
6. Supplemental Material - 2025-04-10 QA Memo 01 13q.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C47070 with Flock Safety in the amount of $138,750 for the purchase and installation of 44 additional cameras.
Authorize appropriation in the amount of $133,000 from Fund 229-Public Safety Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund Balance (COPS/SLESF) to Account No. 2294210-4391400.
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 and any necessary documents, and to make non-monetary modifications as needed.
14. 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.
14.a
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING AN INTERIM CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT NO. C49100
1. Approve Interim CM Employment Contract.pdf
2. 01 Interim CM Employment Contract.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Interim City Manager Employment Agreement No. C49100 with Christopher Escobedo, effective March 24, 2025.
14.b
PROVIDE DIRECTION ON LIBRARY FOUNDATION CONSIDERATIONS
1. PROVIDE DIRECTION ON LIBRARY FOUNDATION CONSIDERATIONS.pdf
2. 01 Other Fundraising Organizations Information.pdf
3. 02 Public Library and Foundation MOU Example.pdf
4. 03 Gift Acceptance Policy Example.pdf
5. 04 Palm Desert Staff Visit with DCF Report.pdf
6. Supplemental Material - 2025-04-10 QA Memo 01 14b.pdf
7. Supplemental Material - Foundation Presentation.pdf
8. 14b Public Comment.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction on City/Library Foundation considerations.
15. 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.
15.a
RESOLUTION 2025-022 AMENDING THE AMOUNT OF THE DUI DRIVER AND VEHICLE IMPOUND COST RECOVERY FEE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 10.25 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE
1. Resolution amending the amount of the DUI driver and VICR Fee.pdf
2. 1. Resolution NO. 2025-__.pdf
3. 2. Supplemental Information Sheriff DUI VICR Fee.pdf
4. 3. Resolution 2014-95.pdf
5. 4. Presentation - DUI and Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery Fee Update 2025.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2025-022 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AMOUNT OF THE DUI DRIVER AND VEHICLE IMPOUND COST RECOVERY FEE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 10.25 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2014-95.”
16. INFORMATION ITEMS
17. ADJOURNMENT
18. 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 “
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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, Michelle Nance, Acting 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/ Michelle Nance
Acting Assistant City Clerk