Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - May 08, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 3:45 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Harnik on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 3:45 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Harnik adjourned to Closed Session at 3:45 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
The following items were considered in closed session:
4.a
Closed Session Meeting Minutes: April 24, 2025
Public Comments:
4.b
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Public Comments:
5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Pradetto led the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. INSPIRATION
Councilmember Quintanilla provided words of inspiration.
8. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Shah stated that direction was given by the City Council; no reportable actions were taken.
9. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
9.a
PROCLAMATION: HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY
1. Holocaust Rememberance Day.pdf
Mayor Harnik presented a proclamation to Danny Labin, Executive Director, and Arnie Gilman, President of the Jewish Federation, in commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day.
9.b
PROCLAMATION: POLLINATOR WEEK
1. Pollinator Week.pdf
Mayor Harnik presented a proclamation to Community Services Manager Muir in recognition of Pollinator Week.
9.c
AWARDS: CIVIC ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS CERTIFICATES
Mayor Harnik and Community Relations Supervisor Penta presented certificates to the following individuals celebrating the completion of the Palm Desert Civic Academy:
Amando Sanders Jenifer Ramirez Pimentel Mike Morsch Bert Sugayan Jessica Walker Robert McConnaughey Brook Marshall Joanne Ohanesian Samantha Shapiro* Carrie McLeod John T. Doan* Sonya Donaldson Elizabeth Meyerhoff* Laura Bickford* Suzanne Nixon* Gayla Brown* Lisa Longoria* Tim Skogen* James Hutfilz Lori Sanford* William Robinette* Janet Davidson Mary Curry
*Not present in person.
9.d
PRESENTATION: FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL
1. CVWF2025_Wrap-up.pdf
Tammy Martin, Executive Director of Friends of the Desert Mountains, narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
None.
11. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION Councilmembers provided updates on their attendance at various events.
12. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.a
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_Apr24_2025 - English.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_Apr24_2025 - English.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Approve the Minutes of April 24, 2025.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.b
APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
1. 2025.03.26_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_MAR25_WR.pdf
2. 2025.04.04_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_APR25_WR.pdf
3. 2025.04.11_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_APR25_WR.pdf
4. 2025.04.17_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date__W1.pdf
5. 2025.04.18_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date__W1.pdf
6. 2025.04.24_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date__W1.pdf
7. 2025.05.02_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date__W1_STIPENDS.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 3/26/2025 to 5/2/2025.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.c
RATIFICATION OF A LETTER OF OPPOSITION FOR SENATE BILL 634 (PÉREZ): HOMELESSNESS – CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES
1. SB 634 Homelessness - Letter of Opposition.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - SB 634 Letter of Opposition.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - SB 634 Bill Text.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - SB 634 Analysis.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Ratify the issuance of a letter of opposition for SB 634 (Pérez): Homelessness – Civil and Criminal Penalties.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.d
APPOINTMENT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (CVMSHCP) TRAILS MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
1. CVMSHCP Appointment.pdf
2. 01 Trail Maintenance Subcommittee.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
With regret, accept the resignation of Donna Beane as the City’s representative to the CVMSHCP Trails Management Subcommittee.
Appoint Shawn Muir as the City’s representative and Kevin Swartz as the alternate representative to the CVMSHCP Trails Management Subcommittee for a term ending June 30, 2026.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.e
UPDATE TO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE USE GUIDELINES
1. Electronic Signature Use Guidelines Update.pdf
2. 01 Resolution No. 2021-33 – Establishing the City’s Electronic Signature Use Policy.pdf
3. 02 Administrative Policy No. CMGR-001 – Redlined Version.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Receive and file an administrative update to the City’s Electronic Signature Use Guidelines to allow digital signatures for City lease agreements.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.f
RATIFICATION AND UPDATE OF VENDOR AND CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION LIST FOR SUBMISSIONS THROUGH APRIL 18, 2025
1. Ratification and Update Contractor Vendor List Submissions.pdf
2. Prequalified Vendor List (Combined) July 1, 2024, through April 18, 2025.pdf
3. Prequalified Contractor Prequalification List (Combined) July 1, 2024, through April18,2025.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Ratify the updated prequalified vendor and contractor list through April 18, 2025, for the City of Palm Desert, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Palm Desert Housing Authority, and Desert Willow Golf Resort.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.g
RESOLUTION 2025-026 UPDATING OUTSIDE AGENCY FUNDING PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
1. Resolution Updating Outside Agency Funding Program Committee Members.pdf
2. Draft Resolution.pdf
3. REDLINE RESOLUTION 2024-002.pdf
4. 2025-05-08 QA Memo.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Adopt Resolution 2025-026 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE OUTSIDE AGENCY CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FUNDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-002.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.h
HOUSING AUTHORITY RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING COMMISSION DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
1. ADOPT HA RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH HC REGULAR MEETING DATES FOR 2025_26.pdf
2. HA Resolution to Establish 2025_26 Housing Commission Meeting Dates.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Adopt Resolution HA-130 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY, SETTING THE SCHEDULE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING COMMISSION IN FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.i
RELEASE PARTICULATE MATTER (PM10) BONDS FOR COMPLETED PROJECTS
1. RELEASE PM10 BONDS FOR COMPLETED PROJECTS.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Release the following PM 10 Bonds:
Alpha Holdings (PG21-0010) in the amount of $2,420.
DOLCE Tract 31071 (PG21-0022) in the amount of $35,700.
Bond for Gerald Ford Apartments (RG22-0009) in the amount of $13,640.
Bond for West Coast Self Storage (PG23-0025) in the amount of $4,220.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.j
UPDATE ON THE MAYORS’ MONARCH PLEDGE AND POLLINATOR WEEK
1. Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Proclamation.pdf
2. 01 Proclamation Pollinator Week.pdf
3. 02 Site Map.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Receive and file the update on the City’s participation in the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and recognition of Pollinator Week.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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RATIFY AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. C44200 WITH HERMANN DESIGN GROUP FOR THE DESIGN OF DESERT WILLOW GREENS AND TEE BOX RENOVATION PROJECT AND TURF REDUCTION ON FIRECLIFF AND MOUNTAIN VIEW COURSES IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,500 (MLS00005)
1. RATIFY AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. C44200.pdf
2. 01 C44200 - Executed Agreement.pdf
3. 02 C44200 Am 1 - Hermann Design - signed.pdf
4. 03 C44200 Am 2 - Hermann Design Group - signed.pdf
5. 04 C44201 Am 3 - Hermann Design Group - signed.pdf
6. C44202 Am 4 Hermann Design - Executed.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Ratify Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C44200 with Hermann Design Group for the design of Desert Willow Firecliff Greens and Tee Box Renovations and Turf Reduction for both the Firecliff and Mountain View Courses in an amount not to exceed $57,500.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
13.l
APPROVE THE START OF PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS AND GRANT PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE 2025/26 ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR CONSOLIDATED PALM DESERT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1
1. Levy and Collect LLD No.1 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.pdf
2. 01 Inititate Proceedings (Resolution).pdf
3. 02 Intent to Levy (Resolution).pdf
4. 03 2025-26 Engineer's Report.pdf
5. 04 Vicinity Map.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Adopt Resolution 2025-027 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR CONSOLIDATED PALM DESERT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.” Adopt Resolution 2025-028 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR CONSOLIDATED PALM DESERT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 AND PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT,” and setting a Public Hearing to be held at Palm Desert City Hall on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 4 p.m.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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APPROVE THE START OF PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR CITY OF PALM DESERT BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
1. Levy BAD No.1 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.pdf
2. 01 Initiate Proceedings (Resolution).pdf
3. 02 Intent to Levy (Resolution)(1).pdf
4. 03 2025-26 Engineer's Report(1).pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Adopt Resolution 2025-029 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR PALM DESERT BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.” Adopt Resolution 2025-030 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR CITY OF PALM DESERT BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026, PURSUANT TO THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THESE MATTERS,” and setting a Public Hearing to be held at Palm Desert City Hall on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
14. ACTION CALENDAR
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.a
ADOPT AND APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL ACTION PLANS FOR PROGRAM YEARS 2020(CV), 2021, 2022, 2023, AND 2024
1. CDBG Substantial Amendments PY 2020-2024.pdf
2. 01 PD PY20 AAP SA4.pdf
3. 02 PD PY21 AAP SA3.pdf
4. 03 PD PY22 AAP SA1.pdf
5. 04 PD PY23 AAP SA2.pdf
6. 05 PD PY24 AAP SA1.pdf
7. 06 CDBG Amendment Presentation.pdf
Supportive Services Manager Tenorio narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Harnik opened and closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public wishing to speak.
Motion by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Conduct a public hearing, receive public testimony, and approve the Substantial Amendment to the PY 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Annual Action Plans.
Adopt the Substantial Amendment to PY 2020 (CV) to reallocate $180,000 in remaining CDBG-CV funds to the Desert Arc HVAC Replacement Project, an eligible public facility upgrade.
Adopt the Substantial Amendment to PY 2021 to reallocate $59,723.44 in unspent funds to the PY 2024 for Palm Desert Housing Authority (PDHA) public infrastructure improvements.
Adopt the Substantial Amendment to PY 2022 to reallocate $32,467.73 in unspent funds to PY 2024 for PDHA public infrastructure improvements.
Adopt the Substantial Amendment to PY 2023 to reallocate $50,000 in unspent funds to The Joslyn Center for ADA bathroom improvements.
Adopt the Substantial Amendment to PY 2024 to allocate $110,000 in remaining funds to the City’s Housing Authority for PDHA public infrastructure improvements.
Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds for the applicable CDBG Accounts, if necessary to implement the approved amendments.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
15.b
PROPOSED PLAN FOR BOND ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR PHASE I OF THE PALM VILLAS AT MILLENNIUM APARTMENT PROJECT LOCATED NORTH OF GERALD FORD DRIVE BETWEEN DINAH SHORE DRIVE AND TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
1. APPROVE BOND ISSUANCE BY CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR PHASE I OF PALM VILLAS AT MILLENNIUM .pdf
2. 01 TEFRA Resolution - Palm Villas at Millennium.pdf
3. 02 Public Hearing Notice CC - Facility Bonds for Palm Villas revised 4-23-25.pdf
4. 03 Indemnity Agreement - TEFRA - Palm Communities.pdf Finance Director Chavez provided a staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Harnik opened and closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public wishing to speak.
Motion by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Seconded by:
Councilmember Nestande
Conduct the public hearing under the requirements of Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) in connection with the proposed issuance in one or more series of revenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (“CSCDA”), a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, in an amount not to exceed Sixty Five Million Dollars ($65,000,000) (the “Bonds”), to finance the acquisition, construction and development of Phase I of Palm Villas at Millennium Apartments, 121-units of a 241-unit multifamily affordable rental housing project located north of Gerald Ford Drive between Dinah Shore Drive and Technology Drive, Palm Desert, California (the “Phase I of Project”) and receive public comments.
Adopt Resolution 2025-031 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF The CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS FOR PHASE I OF PALM VILLAS AT MILLENNIUM,” approving the issuance of the Bonds by CSCDA for the benefit of PD Millennium Partners, L.P., a California Limited Partnership (the "Borrower") a partnership of which Palm Communities (the "Developer") or a related person to the Developer is the general partner, to provide for the financing of the Project. Such adoption is solely for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code, and California Government Code Sections 6500 et seq.
Authorize the Mayor or the Executive Director to enter into and execute the Indemnity Agreement, attached hereto in substantial form.
NOES (1)
Councilmember Quintanilla
Motion Carried (4 to 1)
16. INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
17. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 4:41 p.m.
18. PUBLIC NOTICES