Palm Desert public meetings in 2024

Historic Preservation Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Architectural Review Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific projects, decisions, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Library Advisory Committee

The Library Advisory Committee agenda for December 23, 2024 contains no listed items or decisions. The document provides only generic headings and placeholders without specific topics, proposals, or votes.

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board scheduled a meeting for December 19, 2024, but the agenda text provided contains no decisions, proposals, or discussions.

Outside Agency - Charitable Contributions Committee

The Outside Agency Committee is meeting to discuss and approve funding recommendations for Program Year 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications. The body will review requests from public service providers and facilities for project funding.

• Approval of Program Year 2025-26 CDBG funding recommendations
• Public services applications from Desert Recreation District, Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, and Operation SafeHouse
• Public facilities and improvements applications from Desert Arc's, The Joslyn Center, Palm Desert Housing Authority, and The Ranch Recovery Center
• Approval of May 30, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending a zoning ordinance amendment to the City Council. The proposal involves changes to specific sections of the Palm Desert Municipal Code Title 25.

• Recommendation for Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA24-0004 affecting Municipal Code sections 25.60.080, 25.60.160, and 25.78.020(C)
• Review of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2887
• Approval of November 19, 2024 meeting minutes

Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee

The agenda for the December 16, 2024 meeting of the Palm Desert Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee is procedural and does not list specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting type: Regular
• Meeting date: 2024-12-16
• Department: Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee
• Status: Scheduled

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will declare the results of the November 5, 2024, general municipal election and appoint the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The body is also considering several municipal code updates and historical property contracts.

• Appointment of Jan Harnik as Mayor and Evan Trubee as Mayor Pro Tem
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1423 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Approval of Mills Act contracts for 241 Sandpiper Street, 72541 El Paseo Unit 1004, and 45666 Shadow Mountain Drive
• Adoption of Ordinances No. 1420, 1421, and 1422 updating grading, residential property disclosure, and encroachments
• Rejection of all proposals for pool, spa, and water feature maintenance at Housing Authority properties

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The City Council held a study session to receive an update on the design and progress of the Haystack Road Channel Improvements project (CDR00003). No decisions or actions will be taken during this meeting. The session was open to the public in person and via teleconference.

• Update on design and progress of Haystack Road Channel Improvements project (CDR00003)

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission is meeting to recommend contracts and maintenance actions to the Palm Desert Housing Authority Board. Key items include a roof replacement project and the rejection of current pool maintenance proposals.

• Proposed contract award to Garland/DBS, Inc for Santa Rosa Roof Replacement Project (CHA00004) not to exceed $591,229
• Proposed 10% contingency of $59,122.90 for the Santa Rosa roof project
• Proposal to reject all submitted bids for pool, spa, and water feature maintenance and repair at Housing Authority properties
• Review of October 2024 Home Improvement Program Activity Report
• Review of October 2024 monthly reports from Falkenberg/Gilliam & Associates (FGA)

Cultural Arts Committee

The Palm Desert Cultural Arts Committee will approve routine consent items, adopt the minutes from the November 13 meeting, and file a project status report for this meeting. The committee will also vote on a $25,000 sponsorship request from Desert X for the 2025 exhibition. Informational updates on a public sculpture and new mid‑block crosswalks will be presented.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the November 13, 2024 meeting
• Receive and file project status report for December 11, 2024
• Approve sponsorship request of $25,000 from Desert X for the 2025 exhibition
• Provide updates on the sculpture "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" and raised mid‑block crosswalks

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider routine consent‑calendar items, including approval of the November 2024 meeting minutes and several departmental reports. Commissioners will receive a presentation on fire stations 102, 33 and 71, which requires no action. The committee will provide feedback on the implementation of Measure G’s approved five‑year spending plan.

• Approve November 2024 Public Safety Committee minutes
• Approve Palm Desert Specialized Units November 2024 report
• Approve Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire November 2024 report
• Approve Automated License Plate Reader shared‑network November 2024 report
• Discuss and give feedback on Measure G five‑year spending plan implementation

Architectural Review Commission

The Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission will approve the November 12 minutes and the routine consent calendar. Commissioners will then review three design proposals: a Rove electric‑vehicle charging station with a 4,500‑sq‑ft market in the Monterey Crossings Specific Plan, a façade modification for O’Reilly Auto Parts at 72875 Highway 111, and a 146‑unit detached residential development in University Park.

• Approve November 12, 2024 ARC meeting minutes
• Approve routine consent calendar items
• Design review approval for Rove EV station with 4,500 sq ft market (Monterey Crossings Specific Plan)
• Design review approval for O’Reilly Auto Parts façade modification at 72875 Highway 111
• Design review approval for 146‑unit residential detached development in University Park

Library Advisory Committee

The Library Advisory Committee will consider routine consent items and approve the November 7, 2024 minutes. It will recommend that the conceptual design of the new library facility be presented to the City Council. The committee will also provide feedback on library statistics, the upcoming grand opening, programs, partnerships, and community engagement.

• Approve consent calendar as presented
• Approve minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting
• Recommend conceptual design of the new library facility be presented to City Council
• Provide feedback on library updates, grand opening, programs, partnerships, and community engagement

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board will approve routine items on the consent calendar, adopt the minutes from the October 17 meeting, and accept the October 31 financial statements. The board will hear a marketing update for October 2024. It will then consider a $5,000 sponsorship of the California Desert Plein Air Festival and vote to fill an open board seat.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting
• Approve financial statements for the month ending Oct 31 2024
• Consider a $5,000 sponsorship of the California Desert Plein Air Festival
• Vote on a new member to fill an open board seat

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from November 5, 2024, and receive informational reports. There are no items on the action calendar for decision.

• Informational updates from Palm Desert Aquatic Center
• Informational updates from First Tee - Coachella Valley
• Informational updates from Friends of the Desert Mountains
• Informational updates from Family YMCA of the Desert
• Informational updates from Desert Recreation District

Public Affairs Marketing Panel

The agenda for the Palm Desert Public Affairs Marketing Panel on Dec 3, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive decisions or discussions recorded.

Public Affairs Marketing Panel

The agenda contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda.

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Palm Desert Planning Commission meeting on 2024-12-03 contains no listed items; it appears to be procedural boilerplate.

Historic Preservation Committee

The agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented.

Architectural Review Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific projects, decisions, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024 in Palm Desert has no agenda items listed. As a result, no specific decisions or discussions are documented for this session.

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board will approve the consent calendar, the minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting, and the financial statement ending October 31, 2024. The board will receive informational updates from city staff, the sheriff, and marketing. It will consider a proposed $5,000 sponsorship of the California Desert Plein Air Festival. Finally, the board will vote to fill an open board seat from three candidates.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the October 17, 2024 meeting
• Approve financial statement ending October 31, 2024
• Consider $5,000 sponsorship of the California Desert Plein Air Festival
• Vote to fill open board seat (three candidates)

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will first vote to approve the consent calendar and the minutes from the October 29 meeting. The commission will then consider a conditional use permit amendment and a notice of exemption to allow expansion of an existing restaurant at 77734 Country Club Drive, Suite F1. Additional agenda items include informational reports, attendance data, and public notices.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the October 29, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
• Consider conditional use permit amendment and CEQA notice of exemption for restaurant expansion at 77734 Country Club Drive, Suite F1
• Present informational reports and committee updates
• Provide public notices and attendance report

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will consider several routine items, including approval of the consent calendar and various contracts. It will also adopt Resolution 2024-080, authorizing the City Manager to implement a five‑year spending plan for the local transactions and use tax. Additional agenda items include awards of construction and professional services contracts and approval of out‑of‑state travel for the Public Affairs Manager.

• Award Construction Services Contract No. HA48600 with Mohawk Commercial, Inc. for floor coverings at Palm Desert Housing Authority properties, up to $175,000 annually
• Award Contract No. C48610 to R Dependable Construction, Inc. for ADA upgrades at the State Building, $279,900 plus $28,000 contingency
• Award Professional Services Agreement No. C48620 to Hermann Design Group for a Landscape Master Plan, $41,585 plus $8,415 contingency
• Approve out‑of‑state travel for the Public Affairs Manager to New York City on Jan 21 2025 to promote the Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-080 to implement the Palm Desert Transactions and Use Tax five‑year spending plan

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The City Council is holding a study session to review several policy and infrastructure items. No formal action will be taken during this meeting.

• Three options to address the deteriorating retention basin owned by Palm Desert Regency Estates Homeowners’ Association
• Policy amendments for public noticing of development permits
• Proposed Professional Services Agreement with Avenu Insights and Analytics for business licensing services
• Proposal to establish July 1st as the annual fixed date for business licensing renewals

Housing Commission

The commission will consider routine consent items, approve the minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting, receive the September Home Improvement Program activity report, and vote on a short‑form construction services contract with Mohawk Commercial, Inc. for floor coverings at Authority properties, limited to $175,000 for FY 2024/2025. Additional informational reports on city‑council actions and monthly housing data will be presented.

• Approve the consent calendar (routine items).
• Approve the minutes of the October 9, 2024 Housing Commission meeting.
• Receive and file the Home Improvement Program Activity Report for September 2024.
• Award a short‑form construction contract to Mohawk Commercial, Inc. for floor coverings, up to $175,000 for FY 2024/2025.
• Present monthly occupancy, rent, and financial reports for August and September 2024.

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee is meeting to rank designs for asphalt art at El Paseo raised mid-block crosswalks. The body will also consider the deaccession of a grand piano by David Mueller and review library art programming.

• Ranking of asphalt art designs for El Paseo raised mid-block crosswalks
• Proposed deaccession of Grand Piano by David Mueller
• Informational report on arts programming at the Palm Desert Library

Public Safety Committee

The Palm Desert Public Safety Committee will consider establishing a subcommittee to evaluate camera systems for public safety. The meeting also includes approval of monthly reports for specialized units, code compliance, and emergency services.

• Approval of October 2024 specialized units and fire department reports
• Approval of code compliance and emergency services monthly reports
• Proposal to establish a subcommittee to evaluate camera systems for public safety
• Approval of Citizens on Patrol monthly reports
• Approval of Automated License Plate Reader shared network report

Architectural Review Commission

The Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission will consider several design review requests, including a private pickleball court, a new Rove electric‑vehicle charging station with market space, and a 950‑square‑foot drive‑through coffee shop within the Monterey Crossings Specific Plan. The commission will also vote on an amendment to the sign program for the El Paseo Square Building G and routine consent‑calendar items such as approval of the October 22, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Design review approval for a private pickleball court in the rear yard of 77800 Delaware Place, with usage and noise conditions.
• Amendment to the existing comprehensive sign program for El Paseo Square Building G at 73495 Highway 111.
• Design review approval for a new Rove electric vehicle charging station with a 4,500 sq ft market within the Monterey Crossings Specific Plan.
• Design review approval for a new 950 sq ft drive‑through coffee shop (Dutch Bros) within the Monterey Crossings Specific Plan.
• Routine consent calendar approval and adoption of the October 22, 2024 Architectural Review Commission minutes.

Library Advisory Committee

The committee will hear a presentation of the proposed new library conceptual design. It will also consider routine consent‑calendar items and approve the September 23, 2024 meeting minutes. Finally, the committee will receive and file library updates on statistics, the grand opening, partnerships, programs, and community engagement.

• New Library Conceptual Design Presentation (PDF attachments provided)
• Approval of the consent calendar (routine items)
• Approval of the September 23, 2024 Library Advisory Committee minutes
• Receive and file library updates and statistics, including grand opening and program information
• Non‑agenda public comments (up to three minutes per speaker)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss whether to explore cost options for installing fencing around playground equipment at city parks. The committee is specifically considering an initial assessment of Freedom Park.

• Discussion on cost options for playground fencing, starting with Freedom Park
• Approval of September 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Updates from Palm Desert Aquatic Center
• Updates from First Tee - Coachella Valley
• Updates from Friends of the Desert Mountains

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Palm Desert Planning Commission meeting on November 5, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

Homelessness Task Force

The Palm Desert Homelessness Taskforce will vote on routine consent items, approve the September 4, 2024 meeting minutes, and adopt the City Net September 2024 Impact Report. Members will elect a chair and vice‑chair for fiscal year 2024‑2025. The primary decision is to approve the 2025 Workplan and incorporate a new “Homeless Prevention Resources” category.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve September 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve City Net September 2024 Impact Report
• Approve and reaffirm 2025 Workplan, adding “Homeless Prevention Resources”
• Elect chair and vice‑chair for fiscal year 2024‑2025

Homelessness Task Force

The agenda for the Palm Desert Homelessness Task Force meeting on November 4, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings and no specific proposals, contracts, or decisions. No concrete agenda items are provided.

Homelessness Task Force

The Homelessness Task Force meeting on November 4, 2024 in Palm Desert has no agenda items detailed in the provided document. The agenda consists only of placeholders and software interface elements. No decisions or discussions are specified.

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will meet to discuss amending municipal code sections regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs to comply with state law. The body will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of October 1, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Consideration to amend Section 25.34.030 regarding ADUs and junior ADUs
• Finding the ADU ordinance amendment to be statutorily exempt from CEQA

Library Advisory Committee

The Palm Desert Library Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for 2024-10-28 has an agenda that contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda document.

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council is holding a study session to receive an update and provide feedback on the Palm Springs International Airport Master Plan. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this meeting.

• Update and feedback on the Palm Springs International Airport Master Plan

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items and adopt several ordinances, including updates to short‑term rentals and right‑of‑way vacation procedures. Council members will vote on two major contract awards: a $733,400 traffic signal installation for the Vitalia project and a $750,000 on‑call contract for parks and landscape enhancements. Additional actions include a lease extension with the Artist Council at 72-567 Highway 111 and a resolution on dining‑deck lease rates.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 1417 amending short‑term rental regulations (Chapter 5.10)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1418 adding Chapter 12.36 for public right‑of‑way vacation procedures
• Award contract to DBX, Inc. of Temecula for Vitalia Traffic Signal Installation – $733,400 plus $73,000 contingency
• Award on‑call contracts to multiple vendors for parks and landscape enhancements – $750,000 for a 31‑month term
• Approve lease extension with the Artist Council at 72-567 Highway 111 through June 2030

Historic Preservation Committee

The Cultural Resources Preservation Committee will meet to review updates on specific preservation topics. The body is seeking feedback on education topics, Modernism week, and updated Mills Act guidelines.

• Discussion of Modernism week
• Review of updated Mills Act guidelines
• Discussion of education topics
• Approval of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes

Civic Engagement Committee

The Civic Engagement Committee is meeting to provide feedback on a guide for new Palm Desert residents. The body is also considering the approval of a one-day civic engagement event with Palm Desert High School.

• Feedback on New Resident Guide
• Approval of one-day civic engagement event with Palm Desert High School
• Approval of July 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission will consider routine consent items and approve the minutes from the October 8 meeting. It will also review and vote on a design review for a monument sign at 44795 San Pablo Avenue and a sign program for two industrial buildings at 75051 Sego Lane.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the October 8, 2024 meeting
• Design review approval for a multi-tenant monument sign at 44795 San Pablo Avenue
• Sign program approval for two multi-tenant industrial buildings at 75051 Sego Lane

Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee

The Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee will consider routine consent items, approve the August 26, 2024 meeting minutes, receive and file the October 2024 status report, receive and file the 2024/2025 workplan update, and solicit public feedback on potential greenhouse gas reduction measures for the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve August 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receive and file October 2024 status report
• Receive and file 2024/2025 workplan update
• Provide public feedback on potential GHG reduction measures for the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board will approve routine items such as the consent calendar, September 19 meeting minutes, and financial statements for July‑September 2024. The board will receive a public health presentation from the CV Mosquito and Vector Control District and a marketing update for September 2024. Action items include providing feedback on a proposed raised mid‑block pedestrian crossing on El Paseo between Portola Avenue and San Luis Rey Avenue, approving the agenda for the Fall Merchant Meeting on November 12, and directing FY 2024‑25 marketing initiatives.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the September 19, 2024 meeting
• Approve financial statements for July‑Sept 2024
• Provide feedback on raised mid‑block pedestrian crossing on El Paseo between Portola Ave and San Luis Rey Ave
• Approve agenda for Fall Merchant Meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024

Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific projects, decisions, or discussion items listed.

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will discuss a development agreement for the Palm Villas at Millenium affordable housing project. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and a policy for notifying homeowner associations during the building permit process.

• Contract for Fire Station 67 restroom renovation awarded to Southern Pacific Construction for $276,940.87 plus $30,000 contingency
• Design contract for Walk and Roll PD Phase 3 pedestrian improvements awarded to TKE Engineering, Inc. for $360,700 plus 10% contingency
• Contract for Market Place Drive and Cook Street traffic signal improvements awarded to DBX, Inc. for $464,580 plus $47,000 contingency
• Proposed $25,000 funding for the inaugural 2025 California Desert Plein Air Festival
• Public hearing for a precise plan amendment to build a 1,103-square-foot guesthouse at 72240 Upper Way West

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council will hold a study session to discuss a draft ordinance that would amend the municipal code to prohibit possession of firearms at City Hall. No vote or formal action will be taken on the proposal during this meeting. Council members and the public may provide feedback through written comments submitted before 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.

• Draft ordinance to prohibit possession of firearms at City Hall (discussion only)
• Public comment period – written submissions accepted by 10:00 a.m. on meeting day

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee will approve routine items on the consent calendar and adopt the September 11 meeting minutes. It will consider a $100,000 purchase of the “Rising Inversion” sculpture by Cristopher Cichocki. Additional actions include selecting an artist for a vinyl art wrap on a park bench at the Civic Center Park and approving the relocation of two existing sculptures—the Desert Gateway Rock Sculpture by Heath Satow and the Roadrunner sculpture by Allen Root to the Desert Willow Golf Resort.

• Approve $100,000 purchase of “Rising Inversion” sculpture by Cristopher Cichocki
• Select artist proposal for vinyl art wrap on a park bench at Palm Desert Civic Center Park
• Approve relocation of Desert Gateway Rock Sculpture by Heath Satow and deaccession of its monument sign
• Approve relocation of Roadrunner sculpture by Allen Root to Desert Willow Golf Resort
• Approve consent calendar and adopt September 11 meeting minutes

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a Home Improvement Program activity report. The body will also review monthly occupancy and rent reports from Falkenberg/Gilliam & Associates for June and July 2024.

• Home Improvement Program Activity Report for August 2024
• Falkenberg/Gilliam & Associates monthly reports for June and July 2024
• Approval of September 11, 2024 meeting minutes

Public Safety Committee

The Palm Desert Public Safety Committee will approve routine monthly reports from specialized units, code compliance, and emergency services. The committee will also receive and file a ruling from the Supreme Court regarding the City of Grants Pass v. Johnson case.

• Approval of September 2024 specialized units and code compliance reports
• Approval of Riverside County Fire Department and Cal Fire monthly reports
• Receiving and filing City of Grants Pass v. Johnson Supreme Court ruling
• Presentation on CVAG CV SYNC and Riverside County C.A.R.E. Program
• Presentation on scams targeting the elderly

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission is meeting to discuss a design review for a multitenant monument sign. This item is a continuation from a July 23, 2024, meeting.

• Design review for a multitenant monument sign at 44795 San Pablo Avenue

Parks and Recreation Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

Public Affairs Marketing Panel

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will meet to consider approving a Conditional Use Permit for a church in an industrial building and granting a one-year extension for a development project. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Conditional Use Permit for Providence Presbyterian Church at 42580 Caroline Court
• Revoking previous Conditional Use Permit No. 12-188 for a church at 42620 Caroline Court
• Extension of Precise Plan 22-0003 and Tentative Parcel Map 38336 until October 13, 2025
• Approval of September 3, 2024 Planning Commission Minutes
• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and Zoom options

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will discuss several funding approvals, including a partnership for a new electric substation and a new enterprise resource planning system. The body is also reviewing contracts for traffic consulting, grant writing, and housing authority services.

• Appropriate $950,000 for the Imperial Irrigation District Energy Partnership to develop a new substation
• Appropriate $393,353 for a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system with Workday, Inc.
• Award on-call traffic consulting and design contracts not to exceed $1,000,000 per fiscal year
• Award grant writing and advocacy contracts not to exceed $200,000 per fiscal year
• Adopt Policy CLRK-002 regarding threats of violence directed towards Council members and candidates

Historic Preservation Committee

The Cultural Resources Preservation Committee is meeting to discuss the designation of a local historic landmark. The body will consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Avondale Golf Club Clubhouse.

• Public hearing for the designation of the Avondale Golf Club Clubhouse at 75800 Avondale Drive as a historic landmark

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The body will also receive and file financial reports for the General Fund, City Treasurer's investments, Desert Willow Golf Resort, and the Parkview Office Complex for the period of May through August 2024.

• Election of Finance Committee Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• General Fund Financial Reports (May-August 2024)
• City Treasurer's Investment Reports (May-August 2024)
• Desert Willow Golf Resort Financial Reports (May-August 2024)
• Parkview Office Complex Financial and Vacancy Reports (May-August 2024)

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission is meeting to discuss a design review for a spa building renovation. The body will also review minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting.

• Design review for a facade renovation to an existing spa building for the Bighorn development at 256 Palowet Drive

Library Advisory Committee

The Library Advisory Committee will meet to receive and file updates on library statistics, the website, and the strategic framework. The committee will also discuss the Library Advisory Committee workplan, the library of things, and various programs and partnerships.

• Review of library statistics, website, and strategic framework
• Discussion of Library Advisory Committee workplan
• Updates on the library of things
• Review of programs and partnerships
• Approval of August 26, 2024 meeting minutes

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board will approve the consent calendar, the July 18, 2024 meeting minutes, and the financial statements for the month ending June 30, 2024. The board will receive informational reports on the 2025‑2026 sculpture exhibition, the sheriff, and marketing updates. Members will discuss proposed marketing initiatives, select a date for the Fall Merchant Meeting, and provide feedback on the El Paseo catalog and directory.

• Approve minutes of the July 18, 2024 meeting
• Approve financial statements for the month ending June 30, 2024
• Discuss direction for proposed El Paseo marketing initiatives
• Select a date for the Fall Merchant Meeting
• Provide feedback on the El Paseo catalog and directory

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024 has no agenda items listed in the provided document. The agenda consists only of placeholders and procedural headings, with no specific items for discussion or decision.

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will consider routine consent items and approve the August 6, 2024 minutes. It will adopt a citywide Key Performance Indicator scoring system and park maintenance evaluations, with scoring sheets to be provided by Dec 31, 2024. The agenda also includes a community parks presentation and updates from partner groups such as the Palm Desert Aquatic Center, First Tee, and Friends of the Desert Mountains.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve August 6, 2024 committee minutes
• Adopt KPI scoring and park maintenance evaluations for all city parks (scoring sheets due Dec 31, 2024)
• Presentation on community and regional parks
• Updates from partner organizations (PDAC, First Tee, Friends of the Desert Mountains)

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The City Council, its successor redevelopment agency, the Housing Authority, and the Library Trustees will review several draft updates during a study session. Items include an introduction to the Unified Development Code, proposed amendments to Subdivision and Grading codes, changes to the Building Board of Appeals, and a draft policy on threats of violence and possible firearms restrictions on city property. The council will gather public feedback and direct staff to consider forming a subcommittee, but no formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Unified Development Code introduction and presentation
• Proposed text amendments to Municipal Code Title 26 (Subdivisions) and Title 27 (Grading)
• Proposed text amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 2.18 (Building Board of Appeals)
• Draft Policy CLRK-002 on threats of violence toward council members and candidates, with consideration of firearms restrictions on city property

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will review several infrastructure and maintenance contracts, including landscaping and lighting projects. The body is also deciding on alcoholic beverage license applications and real property negotiations in closed session.

• Contract award of $1,031,528.03 plus $200,000 contingency to Superb Engineering, Inc. for Desert Willow Perimeter Landscape and Lighting Rehabilitation Phase 3
• Change order of $395,901 plus $40,000 contingency to American Landscape, Inc. for Desert Willow Golf Resort renovations
• Purchase of bench and waste bin replacements for El Paseo from Outdoor Creations, Inc. for $212,095.10
• Purchase of one 580 SN backhoe from Sonsray Machinery for $154,264.73 plus $5,000 contingency
• Alcoholic beverage license applications for Palm Desert Local Mart, Black Cat Pizza, La Quinta Brewing Co, The Cheese Shop, Shake Shack, and Dennys

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee is meeting to discuss the conversion of Little Free Libraries into Free Little Art Galleries and the discontinuation of a public art documentary series. The body is also considering a recommendation for City Council to sponsor a new art festival.

• Recommendation for City Council to approve sponsorship for the inaugural California Desert Plein Air Festival
• Direction on converting Little Free Libraries (LFL) into Free Little Art Galleries (FLAG)
• Proposed discontinuation of Palm Desert’s Public Art Documentary Film Series
• Presentation by Poet Laureate Lori Davis

Housing Commission

The Palm Desert Housing Commission will consider routine items on the consent calendar, approve June 12 minutes, and receive Home Improvement Program reports. It will vote on a $280,647 change order for the One Quail Place parking lot rehabilitation and on a contract up to $11,739,394 for TKE Engineering, Inc. as an on‑call construction manager. Additional actions include rejecting courtesy patrol proposals, adopting bylaws amendments, and appointing a liaison to the Homelessness Taskforce.

• Ratify Change Order No. 4 for the One Quail Place Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project (CHA00003) up to $280,647 with Jacobsson Engineering Construction, Inc.
• Ratify award of contract to TKE Engineering, Inc. for on‑call construction management services, not to exceed $11,739,394.
• Reject all proposals submitted for Courtesy Patrol Services at Housing Authority properties.
• Adopt resolutions amending and restating the bylaws for the Palm Desert Housing Authority and Housing Commission.
• Appoint a Housing Commission liaison to the Homelessness Taskforce for Fiscal Year 2024‑2025.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for the 2024‑25 fiscal year. It will consider routine consent‑calendar items, approve the June 11, 2024 minutes, and reappoint Joseph Butts to the Homelessness Taskforce. The meeting also includes presentations and reports from various public‑safety agencies.

• Election of Public Safety Committee chairperson and vice chairperson for FY 2024‑25
• Approval of the consent calendar (routine reports and items)
• Approval of the June 11, 2024 Public Safety Committee minutes
• Approval of specialized unit and emergency services reports for May‑July 2024
• Reappointment of Committee Member Joseph Butts to the Homelessness Taskforce

Architectural Review Commission

The Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission met on September 10, 2024, to discuss procedural agenda items. The meeting included a video recording and standard voting procedures.

• Meeting held on September 10, 2024
• Video recording available for the session
• Standard voting procedures followed

Homelessness Task Force

The Palm Desert Homelessness Taskforce will approve routine consent items, including the May 21, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive and file several reports: the City Net July 2024 Impact Report, the May‑June‑July Code Compliance Activity Report, an update on resources for homeless students at schools, and the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Budget. No new policy actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of the May 21, 2024 Homelessness Taskforce meeting
• Receive and file City Net July 2024 Impact Report
• Receive and file May, June, and July Code Compliance Activity Report
• Receive and file update regarding resources for homeless students at schools
• Receive and file the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Budget

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will adopt a mitigated negative declaration and approve a conditional use permit and precise plan for the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens expansion project at 47900 Portola Avenue. The commission will also consider a six‑month extension for Tentative Parcel Map 37234 until March 12, 2025, and a notice of exemption with revised pad elevation for the Staybridge Hotel project at 74-755 Technology Drive. Routine consent items and informational reports will be addressed as well.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2877 for Living Desert Zoo expansion (conditional use permit, precise plan, mitigated negative declaration)
• Approve six‑month extension for Tentative Parcel Map 37234 (Resolution No. 2880, extension until March 12, 2025)
• Adopt Resolution No. 2881 for Staybridge Hotel pad elevation revision (notice of exemption, revised development standard)
• Approve consent calendar items by a single motion
• Review informational reports and attendance report

Historic Preservation Committee

The Cultural Resources Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a construction project at a city landmark. The body will also review a historic context statement and survey presentation.

• Public hearing for a Certificate of Appropriateness to build a breeze block garden wall at 72861 El Paseo
• Feedback on Historic Context Statement and Survey presentation by Architectural Resources Group
• Election of Committee Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission will consider approving design reviews for a jewelry store facade renovation at 72990 Highway 111 and a storefront modification for Shiraz Rugs at 74-220 Highway 111. The meeting also includes approval of the July 23, 2024, commission minutes.

• Approval of July 23, 2024, ARC minutes
• Design review for Hope Diamonds & Company at 72990 Highway 111
• Design review for Shiraz Rugs at 74-220 Highway 111

Library Advisory Committee

The Library Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its meeting schedule for the 2024/2025 fiscal year and the minutes from July 22, 2024. The committee will also receive informational reports on library policies, partnerships, and the Civic Center Park Library.

• Approval of the Library Advisory Committee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
• Review of library policies
• Staff report on library partnerships and programs
• Civic Center Park Library update
• Library Advisory Committee Workplan 2024-25

Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee

The Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair, approve the consent calendar and the June 17 minutes, and recommend that City Council adopt a resolution prohibiting artificial turf in public rights‑of‑way. It will also receive and file updates on the Inland Regional Energy Network, the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, and its 2024‑2025 workplan.

• Election of Vice‑Chair Blackburn as Chairperson and Committee Member Heuring as Vice‑Chairperson
• Approval of the consent calendar as amended
• Recommendation for City Council to adopt a resolution approving the Artificial Turf/Synthetic Grass Administrative Policy
• Receive and file presentation on the Inland Regional Energy Network (I‑REN)
• Receive and file update on the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP)

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council held a study session to examine two proposed text amendments to the municipal code. Council members will provide feedback on changes to Chapter 8.36, Regulation and Prohibition of Smoking, and on updates to Chapter 24.16, Outdoor Lighting Requirements for commercial buildings. No formal action or vote will be taken at this meeting.

• Proposed text amendments to Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 8.36, Regulation and Prohibition of Smoking
• Proposed updates to Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 24.16, Outdoor Lighting Requirements for commercial buildings

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss various administrative approvals, including public art purchases and library policies. The body is deciding on several infrastructure contracts and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Purchase of 19 traffic signal cabinets from Econolite Control Products, Inc. for $381,718.67
• Contract No. C47800 to PaveWest, Inc. for parking lot maintenance not to exceed $368,000 for the first year
• Purchase of two sculptures, 'The Seeker' ($12,000) and 'SWIRLY GIRL' ($17,700), for the permanent public art collection
• Resolution No. 2024-060 approving library internet use and youth bullying policies
• Amendment to the Gerald Ford Apartments housing agreement at 75580 Gerald Ford Drive

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will consider three public‑hearing items. It will adopt a notice of exemption and conditional use permit for an outdoor patio at 72990 El Paseo Suite 3, a mitigated negative declaration and conditional use permit for the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens expansion at 47900 Portola Avenue, and a precise‑plan amendment for a 1,103‑square‑foot guesthouse at 72240 Upper Way West. The commission will also approve the consent calendar and the July 19 meeting minutes.

• Adopt notice of exemption and conditional use permit for outdoor patio at 72990 El Paseo Suite 3
• Adopt mitigated negative declaration and conditional use permit for Living Desert Zoo and Gardens expansion at 47900 Portola Avenue
• Adopt precise‑plan amendment for 1,103‑sq ft guesthouse at 72240 Upper Way West
• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of July 19, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee

The Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee convened on August 19, 2024, for a regular meeting. The agenda included procedural items and a video recording of the session, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• Procedural agenda items
• Video recording of session

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The Palm Desert El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board agenda for August 15, 2024 contains no listed agenda items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive proposals, contracts, or decisions. No decisions or discussions can be identified from the provided document.

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Housing Commission

The Palm Desert Housing Commission agenda for August 14, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed.

Cultural Arts Committee

The agenda for the Palm Desert Cultural Arts Committee meeting on August 14, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the agenda. The document appears to be a placeholder without substantive content.

Public Safety Committee

The agenda for the Palm Desert Public Safety Committee on 2024-08-13 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no concrete proposals, contracts, or hearings detailed.

Architectural Review Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific projects, decisions, or discussion items are listed.

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The meeting includes informational reports from local partner organizations and the approval of minutes from June 4, 2024.

• Election of Committee Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Updates from Palm Desert Aquatic Center
• Updates from First Tee - Coachella Valley
• Updates from Friends of the Desert Mountains

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission agenda for August 6, 2024 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions.

Public Affairs Marketing Panel

The Palm Desert Marketing Committee will elect a chairperson and vice‑chairperson, approve the consent calendar and the minutes from the April 2, 2024 meeting, receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023‑24 marketing campaign recap, and consider a proposed Firebirds docuseries pitch. Public comment is allowed on non‑agenda items for up to three minutes.

• Election of marketing committee chairperson and vice chairperson (Item 3).
• Approval of the consent calendar (Item 5).
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2024 (Item 5.a).
• Receipt and filing of the Fiscal Year 2023‑24 marketing campaign recap (Item 7.a).
• Consideration of the proposed Firebirds docuseries pitch (Item 7.b).

Historic Preservation Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or projects are listed for this meeting.

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission will consider design approvals for three local projects. The body will also elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and a liaison for the Cultural Arts Commission.

• Revised design review for an outdoor patio remodel at Wildest Restaurant (72990 El Paseo, Suite #3)
• Design review amendment for a 1,103 square foot guesthouse at 72240 Upper Way West
• Design review for a multitenant monument sign at 44795 San Pablo
• Election of Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Election of Commission Liaison for Cultural Arts Commission

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee agenda for July 23, 2024 in Palm Desert contains no listed items or details. The agenda appears to consist only of placeholder text and no specific decisions, contracts, or hearings are identified.

Library Advisory Committee

The Library Advisory Committee will elect a chairperson and vice‑chairperson. It will receive and file staff reports on pre‑opening activities, partnerships and programs, and usage statistics for the new library. Public comment is permitted on each action item for up to three minutes. The meeting also includes informational reports and standard procedural items.

• Election of Library Advisory Committee chairperson and vice‑chairperson
• Receive and file listing of activities related to the library opening
• Receive and file staff presentations on library partnerships and programs
• Receive and file library usage statistics for the first two weeks of operations
• Review attendance policy documents

Palm Desert City Council - Special Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will consider two resolutions that would authorize the levy of a special tax in Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (University Park) and Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (University Park) for fiscal year 2024‑25. Both resolutions are recommended for adoption by staff. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and public notices.

• Adopt resolution authorizing special tax levy in CFD No. 2005-1 (University Park) for FY 2024‑25
• Adopt resolution authorizing special tax levy in CFD No. 2021-1 (University Park) for FY 2024‑25

Civic Engagement Committee

The Civic Engagement Committee will meet to discuss the necessity and structure of a neighborhood engagement strategy. The body will also elect a chairperson and vice chairperson and receive an update on a new speaker series.

• Election of Civic Engagement Committee Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Discussion on the implementation of a neighborhood engagement program
• Informational update on "Palm Desert Discussions" speaker series beginning July 31, 2024
• Approval of April 18, 2024 meeting minutes

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board will consider routine consent items, approve the June 19, 2024 minutes, and adopt the financial statement ending May 31, 2024. The board will also vote to approve the proposed media plan for fiscal year 2024‑25. Additional agenda items include providing feedback on the Courtesy Cart signage program and receiving a report on Fashion Week and Palm Desert Food & Wine.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve June 19, 2024 board minutes
• Approve financial statement ending May 31, 2024
• Approve FY 2024‑25 media plan
• Provide feedback on Courtesy Cart program signage

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider the revocation of a cannabis business permit and the modification of another. The body will also discuss a zoning ordinance amendment and the creation of a landscaping regulation task force.

• Revocation of Conditional Use Permit No. 17-0018 for a cannabis business at 42-650 Melanie Place
• Modification of Conditional Use Permit 17-0033 for a cannabis business at 73818 Dinah Shore Drive
• Recommendation for Zoning Ordinance Amendment Case No. ZOA24-0002
• Direction on the creation of a landscaping regulation task force
• Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Expansion Project (continued to August 6, 2024)

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to review two items without taking formal action. The council will discuss potential participation in the Imperial Irrigation District’s energy infrastructure partnership. They will also receive a presentation regarding a proposed hospital lease agreement for the Desert Healthcare District.

• Review of Imperial Irrigation District’s energy infrastructure partnership
• Presentation on Desert Healthcare District's proposed hospital lease with Tenet Healthcare
• Discussion of 'non-compete' provision in the hospital lease agreement

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several infrastructure projects and legal matters, including an opioid settlement with Kroger. The agenda also includes contract awards for fire station architectural services and park facility repairs. Additionally, the council will consider updates to meeting procedures.

• Contract award for Fire Station 33 and 71 design up to $1,397,000
• Resolution to join opioid settlement agreement with Kroger Co.
• Change order for One Quail Place parking lot rehabilitation up to $280,647
• On-call contracts for park and facilities repairs up to $4,500,000 per year
• Contract award for El Paseo Curb Ramp Modification Project for $1,070,234

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will elect a new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The commission will also consider recommending a change order for the One Quall Place parking lot rehabilitation. Additionally, members will review patrol service bids and 2024 income limits.

• Change Order No. 4 for One Quail Place Parking Lot Rehabilitation up to $280,647
• Rejection of all proposals for Courtesy Patrol Services at Housing Authority properties
• Election of the Housing Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Receipt of 2024 Palm Desert Housing Authority income limits

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee will elect its chairperson and vice chairperson. Members will also consider approving an expenditure for Development Services lobby artwork and authorizing a request for proposals for park bench vinyl art wraps. Additionally, the committee will select a theme for the 2025 Student Art and Essay Contest.

• Authorize Request for Proposals for Park Bench Vinyl Art Wrap at Civic Center Park
• Select theme for the 2025 Student Art and Essay Contest
• Approve installation expenditure for Development Services lobby artwork
• Review updated signage for El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition
• Receive report on Palm Desert Community Gallery closure