Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - April 24, 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: April 10, 2025
Public Comments:
4.b
Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Public Comments:
4.c
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Public Comments:
5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Nestande
7. INSPIRATION
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
8. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Shah
9. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
9.a
HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY PROCLAMATION
1. Holocaust Rememberance Day.pdf
9.b
TREE CITY USA PROCLAMATION
1. Arbor Day Proclamation.pdf
9.c
CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF THE DESERT UPDATE
1. 00 Children's Discovery Museum Presentation.pdf
10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
10.a
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT UPDATE
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_Apr10_2025 - English.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_Apr10_2025 - English.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of April 10, 2025.
13.b
APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
1. 2025.02.25_and_02.27__Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_FEB25_WR_-.pdf
2. 2025.03.31_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_MAR25_WR.pdf
3. 2025.04.03 Check Register by Bank ID and Date W1.pdf
4. 2025.04.04_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date__W1_and_W3.pdf
5. 2025.04.10_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date__W1_and_W3.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 2/25/2025 to 4/10/2025.
13.c
RATIFICATION OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 650 (PAPAN): HOUSING ELEMENT AND REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION
1. Letter of Support - AB 650.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AB 650.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Support for AB 650.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify the issuance of a letter of support for AB 650 (Papan): Housing Element and Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
13.d
RATIFICATION OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS WHITEWATER CHANNEL LINING PROJECT
1. Indian Wells - Whitewater Channel Lining Project.pdf
2. 01 Indian Wells Whitewater Channel Lining Project.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify the letter of support for the City of Indian Wells’ Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding request for the Whitewater Channel Lining Project.
13.e
AUTHORIZE SUBSTITUE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS CONFERENCE (ICSC) IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
1. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL APPROVAL CITY MANAGER TO ATTEND ICSC.pdf
2. Out of State Travel Memo FY 24-25.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize substitute out-of-state travel for the City Manager to attend the International Council of Shopping Centers Conference (ICSC) on May 19, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
13.f
CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE 2025/2026 WORK PLAN
1. FY 25 26 CRPC Workplan.pdf
2. Attach 1 March 26 2025 CRPC Staff Report.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Work Plan for the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee.
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ACCEPT THE HISTORIC CONTEXT STATEMENT AND CITY-WIDE HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY
1. Historic Context and Survey.pdf
2. Attachment 1 Historic Context Statement and City-wide Resources Survey Document.pdf
3. Appendix A Survey Area Map.pdf
4. Appendix B Chronology Map.pdf
5. Appendix C Recon Survey Findings Map.pdf
6. Appendix D1 Preliminary Property List, Individuals.pdf
7. Appendix D2 Preliminary Property List, Districts.pdf
8. Appendix E Tract Development Summaries.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the Historic Context Statement and City-wide Historic Resource Survey, as presented.
13.h
AUTHORIZE A CONTINGENCY OF $75,000 FOR SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTIONS, AND RELATED SERVICES (CONTRACT NO. C48010)
1. Authorize Contingency for Plan Review and Inspection Services.pdf
2. C48010A WILLDAN ENGINEERING.pdf
3. C48010B BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA.pdf
4. C48010C INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize a contingency of $75,000 to be used for supplemental plan review, inspections, and related services (Contract No. C48010).
Authorize the City Attorney to make any non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve any change orders and execute any amendments to the agreements.
13.i
UPDATE ON THE CITY’S ONGOING COMMITMENT TO TREE CITY USA RECOGNITION THROUGH THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION
1. Tree City USA Update.pdf
2. 01 2025 Tree City USA Application for Certification.pdf
3. 02 Ordinance 1003 Maintenance.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the update on the City’s Tree City USA status and continued participation in the Arbor Day Foundation’s program.
13.j
RATIFY CHANGE ORDER 1 TO CONTRACT NO. C48610 WITH R DEPENDABLE CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR ADA UPGRADES AT THE STATE BUILDING (PROJECT NO. MFA00011)
1. Ratify Change Order 1 to Contract No. C48610.pdf
2. 01 Approved Change Order.pdf
3. 02 C48610 - R Dependable Construction.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify Change Order 1 to Contract No. C48610 with R Dependable Construction, Inc., of San Bernardino, California, for ADA upgrades at the State Building in the amount of $41,394.31 for a new contract amount of $321,294.31.
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AWARD A CONTRACT TO MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES, INC., OF IRWINDALE, CA, FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 1 AND INCLUDE ALLOWABLE EXTRA WORK AND SERVICES (PROJECT NO. MLS00008)
1. Landscape Maintenance Area No. 1 Project.pdf
2. 01 Maintenance Services Agreement LMA 1 - Updated.pdf
3. 02 Payment and Performance Bonds - updated.pdf
4. 03 Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. Proposal(1).pdf
5. 04 LMA 1 Vicinity Map.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Award a Maintenance Services Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., of Irwindale, CA, for Landscape Maintenance Area No. 1 in the annual amount of $367,764 subject to CPI increases, for a three-year term, with two one-year extension options.
Authorize allowable extra work for street maintenance and landscape services in an annual amount not to exceed $95,000.
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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AWARD A CONTRACT TO MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES, INC., OF IRWINDALE, CA, FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 2 AND INCLUDE ALLOWABLE EXTRA WORK AND SERVICES (PROJECT NO. MLS00009)
1. Landscape Maintenance Area No. 2 Project.pdf
2. 01 Maintenance Services Agreement LMA 2.pdf
3. 02 Payment and Performance Bonds.pdf
4. 03 Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. Proposal.pdf
5. 04 LMA 2 Vicinity Map.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Award a Maintenance Services Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., of Irwindale, California, for Landscape Maintenance Area No. 2 in the annual amount of $288,588 subject to CPI increases, for a three-year term, with two one-year extensions options.
Authorize allowable extra work for street maintenance and landscape services in an annual amount not to exceed $105,000.
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.
13.m
PALM DESERT RECREATIONAL FACILITIES CORPORATION AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
1. PALM DESERT RECREATIONAL FACILITIES CORPORATION AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024.pdf
2. 1. PDRFC FS Final FY24.pdf
3. 000 2025-04-24 CC QA Memo 01.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the Palm Desert Recreational Facilities Corporation’s Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
13.n
CITY OF PALM DESERT SINGLE AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
1. CITY OF PALM DESERT SINGLE AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024.pdf
2. 1. City of Palm Desert Single Audit 2024-25.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the Single Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
13.o
MARCH PROCUREMENT REPORT
1. March Procurement Report .pdf
2. Procurement Report for March 2025.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the monthly Procurement Report for March 2025.
13.p
RESOLUTION 2025-023 TO AUTHORIZE DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS FROM THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1. Resolution to Authorize Destruction of Obsolete Records from the Finance Department.pdf
2. 1. Resolution to Destroy Obsolete Records.pdf
3. 2. Records Destruction Certificate - Exhibit A.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2025-023 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 FINANCE DEPARTMENT INDICATED ON THE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE (ADOPTED DECEMBER 15, 2022). RECORDS FROM 1974 THROUGH 2019 (EXHIBIT A)."
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
APPROVE FINAL CONCEPT PLAN AND NAME FOR NORTH PALM DESERT COMMUNITY PARK (PROJECT NO. CPK00002)
1. Approve Final Concept Plan and Name for North Palm Desert Community Park.pdf
2. Desert Sun Article - Dave Erwin.pdf
3. Final Concept Plan.pdf
4. 14a Park Presentation.pdf
5. 000 2025-04-24 CC QA Memo 01(1).pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the final concept plan for a new community park planned on Dinah Shore in north Palm Desert.
Approve the park name “Dave Erwin Park”.
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
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-024 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-_____.pdf
3. 02 Resolution No. 2023-045.pdf
4. 03 Resolution No. 2011-32.pdf
5. 15a PDAC Fee Presentation.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Hold a public hearing on approving a one-time increase of admissions fees to the Palm Desert Aquatic Center based on Year 2 of a proposed 5-year fee increase plan.
Adopt Resolution 2025-024 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING CERTAIN ENTRY FEES FOR THE PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS THEREIN.” Authorize appropriation totaling $230,747 to the appropriate Aquatic Center Expenditure Accounts from available Aquatic Facility Fund Balance.
15.b
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-025 DESIGNATING SANDPIPER CIRCLE 4 CONDOMINIUMS AS A HISTORIC DISTRICT
1. CRPC24-0005 DESIGNATION SANDPIPER CIRCLE 4.pdf
2. Attachment 1 Draft City Council Resolution.pdf
3. Attach 2 Project Application.pdf
4. Attach 3 Public Hearing Notice.pdf
5. 15b CRCP24-0005 Presentation.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2025-025 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT DESIGNATING THE SANDPIPER CIRCLE 4 CONDOMINIUMS, LOCATED SOUTH OF EL PASEO DRIVE, AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK DISTRICT PURSUANT TO CRITERIA A AND E IN PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 29.50.010 (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 640-230-002 THROUGH 640-230-027).”
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