Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - June 12, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 3:30 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Harnik on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 3:30 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 3:32 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
4.a
Closed Session Meeting Minutes: May 22, 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 regarding Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1 Public Comments:
5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee led the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. INSPIRATION
Mayor Harnik 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
None.
10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
10.a
ANIMAL SERVICES UPDATE
City Manager provided an update on Riverside County Animal Services contract.
11. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION Councilmembers provided updates on their attendance at various events.
Councilmember Pradetto, with support of Mayor Harnik, requested Board, Committees, Commissions, and Task Forces implement a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson rotation.
Mayor Harnik, with support of GN, for JP and ET to review standards for dining deck.
Mayor Harnik, with support of JP, for a study of lighting and use of neon lighting ordinances.
12. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. 12 Non Agenda Public Comment.pdf
2. Supplemental Material - Non Agenda Public Comment.pdf John Sisley
, Palm Desert resident, addressed the City Council regarding the benefits of Community Workforce Agreements and requested an opportunity to provide a future presentation for Council consideration of their implementation in City projects.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
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 - Palm Desert City Council - Special Meeting_May16_2025 - English.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_May22_2025 - English.pdf
3. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_May22_2025 - English.pdf
4. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_May23_2025 - English.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Approve the Minutes of May 16, May 22, and May 23, 2025 Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
1. 2025.05.15_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date__W1.pdf
2. 2025.05.22_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date__W1.pdf
3. 2025.05.29_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date__W1.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 5/15/2025 to 5/29/2025 Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
1. 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Approve the cancellation of the October 9, 2025, City Council meeting to allow for City Council participation in the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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RATIFICATION OF LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 1323 (SCHIFF/SHEEHY) – THE FIREWALL ACT
1. Senate Bill 1323 Firewall Act.pdf
2. 01 Firewall Act S 1323 - Schiff.pdf
3. 02 Firewall Act S 1323 - Padilla.pdf
4. 03 Senate Bill 1323 Firewall Act.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Ratify the issuance of letters of support for Senate Bill 1323, the Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization, and Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act, submitted to Senator Alex Padilla and Senator Adam Schiff.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING UPDATES TO THE CITY’S RECORDS MANAGEMENT POLICY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-71
1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT POLICY.pdf
2. 01 Resolution.pdf
3. 02 Exhibit A - Citywide Records Management Policy.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Adopt Resolution 2025-034 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING UPDATES TO THE CITY’S RECORDS MANAGEMENT POLICY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-71.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’s BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND TASK FORCES (“APPOINTED BODIES”)
1. BCC APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Appoint/Reappoint the individuals, as outlined in the staff report, to serve on the City of Palm Desert’s appointed bodies for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, except as noted.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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APPOINTMENTS TO THE JOSLYN COVE SENIOR CENTER BOARD AND PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION
1. CC Subcommittee Appointment Recommendations.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Appoint Janet Davidson to the Joslyn Cove Senior Center Board for a term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029.
Nominate Kevin Wiseman for reappointment to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for a term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE 2025-2026 WORK PLAN
1. CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE 2025-2026 WORK PLAN.pdf
2. 01 CAC SR MAY 12 2025.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Approve the Cultural Arts Committee’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Work Plan.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PROJECT LIST TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
1. Adopt Resolution Approving SB1 Project List for FY25-26.pdf
2. 01 SB 1 Project List Resolution.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Adopt Resolution 2025-036 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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REJECT BIDS SUBMITTED FOR THE DESERT POINTE APARTMENT NUMBER 13 INTERIOR RENOVATION
1. REJECT BIDS SUBMITTED FOR THE DESERT POINTE UNIT 13 INTERIOR RENOVATION.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Reject all bids submitted in response to a Formal Bid Request for the interior renovation of unit #13 at Desert Pointe Apartments.
Authorize Staff to solicit bids for these services and to include additional interior renovations needed throughout the Palm Desert Housing Authority properties.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. C49360 TO FRED ROCK POOLS, INC., FOR POOL AND SPA MAINTENANCE AND ADDITIONAL WORK AT PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES
1. AWARD CONTRACT TO FRED ROCK POOLS INC., FOR POOL AND SPA MAINTENANCE AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES AT PDHA PROPERTIES.pdf
2. 1 Draft Maintenance Services Agreement.pdf
3. 2. Payment and Performance Bond.pdf
4. 3. Fred Rock Pools, Inc. Proposal.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Award a maintenance services agreement no. C49360 to Fred Rock Pools, Inc., (Fred Rock) for pool maintenance and repair at an annual cost of $191,240, subject to CPI increases if budget allows, for a two-year term with three one-year extension options.
Authorize additional work for pool and spa repairs and emergency response in the amount not to exceed $60,000 per fiscal year.
Authorize Special Counsel to make necessary nonmonetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the Executive Director to execute agreement, amendments, changes, and all documents necessary to effectuate this action, in accordance with Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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AUTHORIZE THE USE OF QUILL, WAXIE, LOWE’S, HD SUPPLY, HOME DEPOT, AND SHERWIN WILLIAMS FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES FOR THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
1. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF VENDORS UNDER THE OMNIA PARTNERS COOPERATIVE FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES FOR PDHA.pdf
2. 1. OMNIA Participation Letter-Quill.pdf
3. 2. OMNIA Participation Letter- Waxie (BradyPLUS).pdf
4. 3. OMNIA Participation Letter- Lowes.pdf
5. 4. OMNIA Participation Letter-The Home Depot.pdf
6. 5. OMNIA Participation Letter-HDSupply.pdf
7. 6. OMNIA Participation Letter-The Sherwin Williams Company.pdf Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Authorize Quill, LLC, for recurring office supplies in an amount not to exceed $17,000.
Authorize Brady Plus dba Waxie Sanitary Supply for recurring purchase of janitorial and sanitary supplies in an amount not to exceed $17,000.
Authorize Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc., for recurring purchase of materials, supplies, and appliances in an amount not to exceed $215,000.
Authorize Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., for recurring purchase of materials and supplies in an amount not to exceed $55,000.
Authorize HD Supply Facilities Maintenance for recurring purchase of materials and supplies in an amount not to exceed $230,000.
Authorize Sherwin Williams Company for recurring purchase of paint and supplies in an amount not to exceed $45,000.
Authorize the disposal and recycling of inefficient, damaged, obsolete, and non-functioning appliances as appropriate in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) standards and declare a surplus at the time of removal from the properties.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO HA48600 WITH MOHAWK COMMERCIAL FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF FLOOR COVERINGS AT PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
1. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO HA48600 WITH MOHAWK TO EXTEND TERM AND INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR FY 2025_26.pdf
2. 1. OMNIA Partners Participation Letter-Mohawk group.pdf
3. 2. Action Stamped Staff Report from November 14, 2024.pdf
4. 3. Executed Agreement HA 48600.pdf
5. 4 Draft Amendment.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Approve Amendment No. 1 to contract HA48600 with Mohawk Commercial, Inc. (“Mohawk”) for the procurement of floor coverings and installation at Palm Desert Housing Authority (“Authority”) properties in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Authorize Special Counsel to make necessary nonmonetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the Executive Director to execute agreement, amendments, changes, and all documents necessary to effectuate this action in accordance with Section 3.30.170 of the PDMC.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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AWARD CONTRACT HA49370 TO TRI-STAR CONTRACTING II, INC., FOR DEMOLITION AND PARTIAL REMOVAL OF WATER FEATURE AT ONE QUAIL PLACE APARTMENTS, PROJECT NO. CHA00012
1. AWARD CONTRACT TO TRI-STAR CONTRACTING II FOR DEMOLITION AND PARTIAL REMOVAL OF WATER FEATURE AT ONE QUAIL PLACE APARTMENTS.pdf
2. 1. Estimate from V.M.Pool Service and Repair.pdf
3. 2.Tri_Star Contracting II, Inc. bid.pdf
4. 3 Draft Short Form Construction Contract.pdf
5. 4.Draft Payment and Performance Bonds.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Award Contract No. HA49370 to Tri-Star Contracting II, Inc., for demolition and partial removal of water feature at One Quail Place Apartments, in an amount not to exceed $128,362.
Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a 20% contingency in the amount of $25,672 for unforeseen circumstances.
Authorize Special Legal Counsel to make necessary non-monetary changes to the contract.
Authorize the Executive Director to approve and execute the contract, change orders up to contingency amount, amendments, and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action in accordance with Section 3.30.170(B) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk file the same upon satisfactory completion of the project.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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AWARD CONTRACT NO. HA49380 TO GARLAND/DBS, INC., FOR ROOF REPLACEMENTS AT LAS SERENAS, NEIGHBORS AND PUEBLOS, PROJECT NO. CHA00011
1. Award Contract to Garland DBS for Project CHA00011.pdf
2. 02 CHA00011 Garland DBS Construction Contract.pdf
3. 01 PDHA Garland DBS Proposal 25-CA-250256.pdf
4. 03 Payment and Performance Bonds.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Award the construction contract no. HA49380 to Garland/DBS, Inc., for Roof Replacements at Las Serenas, Neighbors, and Pueblos (Project No. CHA00011) in an amount not to exceed $4,594,147.
Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside contingency in the amount of $459,415 for unforeseen conditions.
Authorize Director of Finance to appropriate $369,415 from Housing Authority Reserve to Account No. 8714195-4331100.
Authorize the Chairperson and/or the Executive Director to execute the Agreement and written requests for change orders up to the contingency amount, amendments, and any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
Authorize the Chairperson and/or Executive Director to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC) and the City Clerk to file the NOC upon satisfactory completion of the Project.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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AWARD CONTRACT NO. C49400 TO HORIZON PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE, INC., OF COACHELLA, CA, FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 7 AND ADDITIONAL WORK (PROJECT NO. MLS00013)
1. Award Contract LMA 7.pdf
2. 01 Maintenance Services Agreement.pdf
3. 02 Payment and Performance Bonds.pdf
4. 03 Proposal.pdf
5. 04 LMA 7 Vicinity Map.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Award a Maintenance Services Agreement No. C49400 to Horizon Professional Landscape, Inc., Coachella, California, for Landscape Maintenance Area No. 7 at an annual amount of $236,460, subject to CPI increases, for a three-year term with two one-year extensions.
Authorize additional work in an amount not to exceed $60,000 per fiscal year.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreement, amendments, changes, and any documents necessary to effectuate this action.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AMERICAN CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS WEST COAST, LLC, PURSUANT TO THE FY 2024-25 BRIDGE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENACE PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. MFA00007 – CEQA DETERMINATION
1. Award Contract to American Civil Constructors West Coast LLC for the BPMP.pdf
2. 01 Contract for Construction_American Civil Constructors West Coast LLC.pdf
3. 02 Contractor Bid.pdf
4. 03 Payment and Performance Bonds(1).pdf
5. 04 CEQA Notice of Exemption.pdf
6. 05 Vicinity map - MFA00007.pdf
7. 06 Dokken Report.pdf
Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Make a finding that the project is categorically exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), and authorize the City Engineer to submit a Notice of Exemption.
Award contract no. C49410 to American Civil Constructors West Coast, LLC, of Benicia, CA, in the amount of $737,000 for the Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program (BPMP), Project No. MFA00007.
Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a 10% contingency in the amount of $73,700.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any written requests for change orders up to the contingency amount, amendments, and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action, in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 3.30.170(B).
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC) and the City Clerk to file the NOC upon satisfactory completion of the Project.
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate a Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Rancho Mirage.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND SALES AGREEMENT FOR AN 8.0 ACRE PORTION OF PARCEL KNOWN AS LOT E BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND BLIEU COMPANIES, LLC
1. Blieu Companies LLC Purchase and Sales Agreement.pdf
2. 02. Blieu LLC - Grant Deed-c1.pdf
3. 03. Lot E.pdf
4. 01. Purchase and Sale PSA - Blieu LLC Desert Willow Parcel.pdf Economic Development Director Alvarez provided a staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by:
Councilmember Nestande
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Approve the Purchase and Sales Agreement (PSA) between the City of Palm Desert and Blieu Companies LLC, for the sale of Lot E on the northeast corner of Desert Willow Drive
.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to complete the transaction.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE UPDATED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-98
1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED UPDATED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES.pdf
2. 01 Resolution(1).pdf
3. 02 Exhibit A - Records Retention Schedules.pdf
City Clerk Mejia provided a staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Adopt Resolution 2025-035 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE UPDATED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-98” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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PURCHASE A NEW EMERGENCY PORTABLE GENERATOR FROM QUINN GROUP INC., DBA QUINN COMPANY, CONTRACT NO. C49350
1. Approval to Purchase a New Portable Generator.pdf
2. 01 Purchase Agreement.pdf
3. 02 Quote.pdf
Project Manager Swartz provided a staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Councilmember Quintanilla, with support of Councilmember Pradetto, requested staff reach out to housing authority property residents regarding the emergency generator program offered by Souther California Edison.
Authorize the purchase of a new emergency portable generator Model XQ425/375KW from Quinn Group, Inc., DBA Quinn Company, in the amount of $320,595 plus $10,000 contingency for unforeseen costs.
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.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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AWARD CONTRACTS TO FIVE VENDORS FOR PARK AND TRAILHEAD ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES PROJECTS NO. CPK00004, CPK00005, CPK00006, CPK00008, CPK00009, MPK00001, MPK00008
1. Award Contract for Park and Trailhead Engineering and Design Services.pdf
2. 01 Professional Services Agreement Architerra.pdf
3. 02 Professional Services Agreement - HAI.pdf
4. 03 Professional Services Agreement - Hermann.pdf
5. 04 Professional Services Agreement - In-Site.pdf
6. 05 Professional Services Agreement - Interwest.pdf
7. 06 Architerra Design Group Proposal.pdf
8. 07 HAI Hirsch and Associates Inc Landscape Architects Proposal.pdf
9. 08 Hermann Design Group Proposal.pdf
10. 09 IN SITE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE INC Proposal.pdf
11. 10 Interwest Consulting Group Inc Proposal.pdf
12. Supplemental Material - 2025-06-12 QA Memo.pdf
Award Professional Services Agreement No. C49390A to Architerra Design Group for Park and Trailhead Engineering and Design services in the amount of $119,299, plus $11,930 contingency for unforeseen circumstances.
Award Professional Services Agreement No. C49390B to HAI, Hirsch & Associates, Inc. (Landscape Architects) for Park and Trailhead Engineering and Design services in the amount of $125,140, plus $12,514 contingency for unforeseen circumstances.
Award Professional Services Agreement No. C49390C to Hermann Design Group for Park and Trailhead Engineering and Design services in the amount of $172,170, plus $17,217 contingency for unforeseen circumstances.
Award Professional Services Agreement No. C49390Dto In-Site Landscape Architects, Inc. for Park and Trailhead Engineering and Design services in the amount of $400,051, plus $40,006 contingency for unforeseen circumstances.
Award Professional Services Agreement No. C49390E to Interwest Consulting Group for Park and Trailhead Engineering and Design services in the amount of $175,600, plus $17,560 contingency for unforeseen circumstances.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreements.
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements, amendments, change orders, and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
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APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT C47860 WITH ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE HAYSTACK ROAD TRAFFIC CALMING AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PROJECT NO. CST00006
1. Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract C47860 with All American Asphalt for the Haystack Road Traffic Calming Project.pdf
2. 01 Change Order 01.pdf
3. 02 Contractor Proposal.pdf
4. 03 Vicinity Map.pdf
5. 04 C47860 All American Asphalt.pdf
6. 05 Award Contract C47860 to All American Asphalt, Project CST00006, Haystack Road.pdf Authorize an increase of $22,973.56 to the contingency budget to account for unforeseen construction-related issues.
Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract C47860 with All American Asphalt, of Corona, CA, in the amount of $78,090.56 for the Haystack Road Traffic Calming and Safety Improvement Project (CST00006).
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
14. ACTION CALENDAR
14.a
ADOPTION OF THE PALM DESERT VISION ZERO STRATEGY
1. Adoption of the Palm Desert Vision Zero Strategy.pdf
2. 01 Resolution(2).pdf
3. 02 Safe Routes to School Plan.pdf
4. 03 Safe Routes for Older Adults Plan.pdf
5. 04 Data Dashboard.pdf
6. 05 Scope of Grant Application.pdf
7. 06 Vision Zero Strategy Presentation.pdf
Project Manager Gerry narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Seconded by:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Adopt Resolution 2025-037 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A VISION ZERO STRATEGY TO ELIMINATE TRAFFIC DEATHS AND SERIOUS INJURIES IN PALM DESERT BY 2040.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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TERMINATE CONTRACT NO. C48070A WITH KYLE ABSOLOM AND RELEASE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SAN PABLO PHASE 2 ROUNDABOUT SCULPTURE
1. CONSIDERATION TO TERMINATE CONTRACT NO. C48070A AND RELEASE AN RFQ FOR THE SAN PABLO PHASE 2 ROUNDABOUT SCULPTURE.pdf
2. 01 Fully Executed Contract C48070A.pdf
3. 02 Termination Letter Contract No C48070A Kyle Absolom.pdf
4. 03 Request for Qualifications 2025 DRAFT.pdf
Management Analyst Powell provided a staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Approve termination of
Contract No. C48070A with Kyle Absolom for the San Pablo Phase 2 Roundabout Sculpture, Dueling Palms
.
Approve release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the San Pablo Phase 2 Roundabout Sculpture.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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2025 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND NATIONAL COMMUNITY SURVEY
1. 2025 Strategic Planning.pdf
2. 01 Contract - Berry Dunn.pdf
3. 02 Proposal - Berry Dunn.pdf
4. 03 NCS Report - Palm Springs 2021.pdf
5. 14c Supplemental.pdf
6. Supplemental Material - Presentation(1).pdf
City Clerk Mejia
narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Trubee
Award a Professional Services Agreement to Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, for Strategic Planning Services in the amount of $128,900, plus $12,890 in contingency, as amended.
Authorize the City Manager to finalize negotiations with Polco to facilitate the conduct of the National Community Survey in the amount of $25,000.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary nonmonetary changes to the agreements.
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements, amendments, change orders, and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.a
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 73411 WILLOW STREET AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK
1. CRPC25-0001 73411 Willow St Designation.pdf
2. Attachment 1 Draft City Council Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 2 Project Application.pdf
4. Attachment 3 Public Hearing Notice.pdf
5. Supplemental Material - presentation.pdf
Interim Deputy Director of Development Services Flores 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
Adopt Resolution 2025-038 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE AT 73411 WILLOW STREET AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK PURSUANT TO CRITERIA C AND F IN PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 29.40.010 (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 630-082-007).” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178
1. Adoption of Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in Local Responsibility Areas (LRA).pdf
2. 1. Draft Ordinance .pdf
3. 2. Palm Desert Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map .pdf
4. 3. PowerPoint Presentation.pdf
Public Safety Analyst Hurtado 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:
Councilmember Quintanilla
Approve and adopt the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone map released on March 24, 2025.
Introduce Ordinance 1429 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REPORT PROPOSING TO HAVE SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES COLLECTED ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
1. Burrtec Tax Roll Billing Public Hearing FY 25-26.pdf
2. 01 Tax Roll Resolution 2025-2026 REVISED BBK.pdf
3. 02 Exhibit A 2025_26 City of Palm Desert Proposed Tax Roll.pdf Management Analyst Moctezuma 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 Quintanilla
Seconded by:
Councilmember Pradetto
Adopt Resolution 2025-039 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE REPORT PROPOSING TO HAVE SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES COLLECTED ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY AUDITOR CONTROLLER TO PLACE SAID CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL.” Motion Carried (5 to 0)
16. INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
17. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 5:36 p.m.
18. PUBLIC NOTICES