Palm Desert public meetings in 2025

Architectural Review Commission

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

Library Advisory Committee

The Library Advisory Committee will vote to approve the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt the consent calendar. It will receive and file the Palm Desert Library’s fourth‑quarter 2025 report. No other business items are scheduled; the meeting includes informational updates from the city council liaison and staff.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve September 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive and file Library Quarterly Report – 4th Quarter 2025
• Informational updates from City Council liaison
• Informational updates from City staff

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board will meet to approve a final mid-year budget adjustment for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and provide direction on allocating remaining funds. The meeting will also include informational reports on marketing and sheriff updates.

• Approval of Final Mid-Year Budget Adjustment for Fiscal Year 2025/26
• Ad placement in Eisenhower Health’s Healthy Living magazine ($2,400 each)
• Direction on allocation of remaining $5,000 in mid-year budget adjustment
• Informational reports on marketing and sheriff updates
• Public comment on non-agenda items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending that the City Council adopt new hillside residential design standards. This action includes a corresponding zoning ordinance amendment to modify sections of Palm Desert Municipal Code Title 25.

• Public hearing for Resolution No. 2909 regarding Hillside Residential Design Standards
• Proposed zoning ordinance amendment to Palm Desert Municipal Code Title 25

Palm Desert City Council - Special Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will consider a request to amend Paragraph Six of City Council Resolution No. 2018-09, which addresses diversity and inclusion. The council will also consider rescinding City Council Resolution No. 2024-038, which established a policy for LGBTQ Pride Month commemorations. Public comments on these items will be accepted during the meeting.

• Amendment to Paragraph Six of City Council Resolution No. 2018-09 (Diversity and Inclusion)
• Rescission of City Council Resolution No. 2024-038 (LGBTQ Pride Month commemorations)

A motion to amend Resolution No. 2018‑09 and rescind Resolution No. 2024‑038 failed because it lacked a second. Councilmember Harnik then moved, and Councilmember Quintanilla seconded, to take no action on the two resolutions. The council voted 4‑1 in favor of that motion, leaving both resolutions unchanged.

• Motion to amend Resolution 2018‑09 and rescind Resolution 2024‑038 failed (no second)
• Council voted 4‑1 to take no action, keeping both resolutions in place

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council held a study session to receive updates and input on several topics. Items included an overview of a Riverside County Fire Department workshop, a report on fiscal reserves and reserve policy, discussion of landscape and lighting districts for privately maintained medians and parkways, and a presentation on the city’s tourism marketing program. No actions were taken; the council only received information and guidance.

• Overview of Riverside County Fire Department workshop
• Report on fiscal reserves, reserve policy, and best practices
• Input on pursuing landscape and lighting districts for citywide privately maintained medians and select parkways
• Update on the city’s marketing program and tourism strategy for FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27

The Palm Desert City Council held a study session on Dec. 11, 2025. Presentations covered the Riverside County Fire Department workshop, fiscal reserve policies, landscape and lighting districts, and the city marketing program. Council members discussed various topics but did not vote on or adopt any actions.

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will appoint Evan Trubee as Mayor and determine the Mayor Pro Tem for 2026. The body is also considering several contracts, including construction management for a new library and pool maintenance for housing authority properties.

• Award of $1,662,667 task order to Accenture LLP for new library facility construction management
• Two-year pool and spa maintenance agreement with VM Pool Service & Repairs Inc. up to $209,040 annually
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1437 regarding animal control amendments to Title 6 of the Municipal Code
• Approval of Final Tract Map No. 39276 south of Frank Sinatra Drive and west of Portola Avenue
• Payment of $4,670 plus 10% contingency to Mother Lode Van & Storage for CDFA relocation

The council appointed Evan Trubee as mayor and Joe Pradetto as mayor pro tem, each by a 5‑0 vote. It approved a $4,670 payment for moving the California Department of Food and Agriculture and adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including an animal‑control amendment, a citywide grant policy, and a $1,662,667 task order to Accenture for construction management of the new library. Additional approvals covered a two‑year pool‑maintenance agreement, the Clariti business‑licensing software purchase, and related grant and tract‑map actions.

• Appointed Evan Trubee as Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed Joe Pradetto as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Approved $4,670 payment for CDFA relocation services (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1437 amending animal control code (5-0)
• Awarded $1,662,667 task order to Accenture for new library construction management (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-073 establishing citywide grant policy and procedures (5-0)
• Approved two‑year maintenance agreement with VM Pool Service & Repairs Inc., up to $209,040 per year (5-0)
• Approved purchase and implementation of Clariti Business Licensing Software System ($205,820 + $49,500) (5-0)

Housing Commission

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

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee agenda for December 10, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda content.

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission is meeting to consider design reviews for landscape and storefront modifications. The body will review requests regarding the Stella at University Park project and businesses on El Paseo.

• Design review of landscape plans for the Stella at University Park project (Tract 37506-2)
• Request to waive a granite tile installation condition for White House Black Market at 73061 El Paseo Suites 6&7
• Design review for façade modification and exterior signage for Restoration Hardware at 73100 El Paseo, Suites 3–10

Public Affairs Marketing Panel

The Public Affairs Marketing Panel is meeting to review and potentially approve a tourism marketing campaign roadmap presented by Idea Peddler. The body will also hold a facilitated discussion on visitor behavior and market trends to inform qualitative research.

• Proposed 18-month strategic direction for tourism marketing campaign by Idea Peddler
• Discussion on visitor behavior and market trends for qualitative research
• Approval of August 25, 2025 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will receive a presentation from city staff regarding park assessments and rating sheet findings. The meeting also includes informational updates from several partner organizations.

• Presentation on Park Assessments and Rating Sheet Findings
• Updates from Palm Desert Aquatic Center
• Updates from First Tee - Coachella Valley
• Updates from Friends of the Desert Mountains
• Updates from Family YMCA of the Desert and Desert Recreation District

The meeting approved the November 4, 2025 minutes and considered the consent calendar, but no vote results or approvals were recorded. No other items were acted upon.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission agenda for December 2, 2025, contains no listed items. The document consists only of placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled.

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission will consider a design review for a one‑story industrial warehouse of 9,756 square feet on a 25,264‑square‑foot lot located at 34501 Spyder Circle. The commission will also vote to approve the consent calendar and the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. Informational updates from the Cultural Arts Committee, the ARC Subcommittee, and city staff will be presented, and an attendance report will be filed.

• Approval of the consent calendar (routine items)
• Approval of October 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Design review approval for the industrial warehouse at 34501 Spyder Circle
• Informational updates from Cultural Arts Committee and ARC Subcommittee
• Attendance report filing

The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar and the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. It also voted to continue the design review for the one‑story industrial warehouse at 34501 Spyder Circle, directing the applicant to modify the design, landscaping, signage, tree species, roof ladder placement, and roof drain location. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Continued design review for 34501 Spyder Circle warehouse with design and site modifications (5-0)

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board will meet to review financial statements and discuss a mid-year budget adjustment for Fiscal Year 2025/26. The board will also determine the meeting schedule for December 2025.

• Proposed mid-year budget adjustment for Fiscal Year 2025/26
• Approval of financial statement ending September 30, 2025
• Discussion of December 2025 board meeting schedule
• October 2025 marketing update
• Sheriff update

Planning Commission

The commission will recommend that the City Council adopt an addendum to the General Plan EIR, approve an updated Mobility (Circulation) Element, and adopt new transportation study guidelines. It will also consider approving a 546‑unit single‑family residential community located south of Frank Sinatra Drive and west of Portola Avenue. Routine items on the consent calendar and the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2908 recommending City Council adopt General Plan EIR addendum, update Mobility Element, and approve transportation study guidelines
• Consider approval of a 546 single‑family unit residential community south of Frank Sinatra Drive and west of Portola Avenue (APN 620170009)
• Approve consent calendar items as presented
• Approve the minutes of the November 4, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• No items on the action calendar

The commission approved the consent calendar and the November 4 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It adopted Resolution 2908 recommending the city council adopt an addendum to the General Plan mobility element and updated transportation study guidelines (4‑0). It also adopted Resolutions 2904, 2905 and 2907 approving a CEQA study and tentative tract maps for a new 546‑unit single‑family residential community (3‑0). Commissioner Nickerson recused himself from the development votes due to a financial conflict.

• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Approved November 4 minutes (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2908 recommending mobility element addendum (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2904 approving CEQA study for 546‑unit project (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2905 approving tentative tract map for master infrastructure (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2907 approving tentative tract map for subdivision (3-0)

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will consider several routine items on the consent calendar and approve closed‑session minutes. Major actions include awarding a $2,259,091.50 contract (plus a $225,000 contingency) to American Asphalt South for the Walk and Roll PD Phase 2 project, and adopting Ordinance No. 1436 to add single‑family homes and day‑care centers as allowed uses. The council will also adopt a resolution approving a density‑bonus agreement for the Affordable Housing project at Cook Street and Frank Sinatra Drive, and award a $1,737,227 contract (plus $170,000 contingency) to Tilden‑Coil Constructors for a new library facility.

• Award contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. for Walk and Roll PD Phase 2 – $2,259,091.50 plus $225,000 contingency
• Award Progressive Design‑Build contract to Tilden‑Coil Constructors for new library – $1,737,227 plus $170,000 contingency
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1436 modifying Title 25 to allow single‑family residential and day‑care centers
• Approve Resolution 2025‑071 granting a density‑bonus and one waiver for the Affordable Housing project at Cook St & Frank Sinatra Dr
• Ratify letters supporting Living Desert Zoo projects (Gecko Gulch Playground, Central Valley Pollinator Pathway)

The City Council approved several actions, including awarding a $2,259,091.50 contract (plus a $225,000 contingency) to American Asphalt South, Inc. for the Walk and Roll PD Phase 2 project. It also adopted a zoning amendment adding single‑family residential and day‑care uses, and approved a density‑bonus agreement for an affordable‑housing project. Additional items such as contract awards, rejections, and letter ratifications were also approved.

• Awarded contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. for Walk and Roll PD Phase 2 ($2,259,091.50 + $225,000 contingency) – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1436 adding single‑family residential and day‑care centers as allowed uses – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Rejected all proposals for Aquatic Center marketing services (RFP 2024‑RFP‑149) – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Approved density‑bonus agreement and one waiver for the affirmed affordable‑housing project at Cook St. & Frank Sinatra Dr. – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Awarded progressive design‑build contract to Tilden‑Coil Constructors, Inc. for new library facility ($1,737,227 + $170,000 contingency) – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Ratified letter supporting Living Desert Zoo’s Gecko Gulch Playground of Discovery & Inclusion grant application – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Approved deaccession of "SWIM DIVE PLAY" by artist Paul Hobson at the Aquatic Center – Motion carried (5‑0)

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council held a study session to review several agenda items. Council members received an update on the Unified Development Code administration and procedures section and discussed possible modifications to the Millennium Specific Plan Development Agreement. They also considered feedback on the Key to the City policy, an update on the North Sphere Regional Park project, and a potential ten‑year lease with Goldenvoice for the artwork “Taffy” by Stephanie Lin. No formal actions or votes will be taken during this meeting.

• Update on the Unified Development Code administration and procedures section
• Provide input on modifications to the Millennium Specific Plan Development Agreement
• Feedback on the Key to the City policy criteria
• Update on North Sphere Regional Park and possible land lease with CSUSB‑PD
• Potential ten‑year lease with Goldenvoice for the Taffy artwork by Stephanie Lin at Civic Center Park

During the study session the council gave staff specific directions on two major topics. For the Unified Development Code they instructed staff to keep the code Subdivision Map Act‑compliant, add pre‑application conferences, clarify commission roles, and improve the online application interface. For the Millennium Specific Plan Development Agreement they ordered staff to draft an amended agreement, ensure the developer finishes the Portola/Gerald Ford sidewalk, define cost‑share responsibilities for drainage, and explore options to dissolve the master association with a clear maintenance structure. No formal votes were recorded.

• Directed staff to ensure the updated Unified Development Code complies with the Subdivision Map Act
• Directed staff to implement pre‑application conferences to improve efficiency
• Directed staff to clarify roles between the Architectural Review Commission and Planning Commission
• Directed staff to improve the online user interface and navigation for applicants
• Directed staff to prepare an amended Millennium Specific Plan Development Agreement memorializing developer obligations
• Directed staff to ensure the developer completes the sidewalk at Portola/Gerald Ford without delay
• Directed staff to clarify and establish proportionate‑share cost responsibilities for drainage facilities and maintenance
• Directed staff to return with options for dissolving the master association and establishing a clear, enforceable maintenance structure

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee will approve the routine consent calendar and the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. It will then select up to five artists to prepare final proposals for the San Pablo Phase 2 roundabout sculpture located at San Pablo Avenue and the east entrance to College of the Desert. The meeting also includes informational updates from city staff and liaison reports with no formal action.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes from the October 8, 2025 Cultural Arts Committee meeting
• Select up to five artists to create proposals for the San Pablo Phase 2 roundabout sculpture at San Pablo Avenue and the east entrance to College of the Desert

The Cultural Arts Committee approved the consent calendar and the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. It then selected five artists to prepare final proposals for the San Pablo Phase 2 Roundabout at San Pablo Avenue and the east entrance to College of the Desert. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent calendar (motion carried)
• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Selected five artists for San Pablo Phase 2 Roundabout proposals (7-0)

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will consider routine items on the consent calendar and approve the minutes from its September 10, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will vote on a two‑year pool and spa maintenance agreement with V.M. Pool Repair and Service, limited to $209,040 per year plus up to $75,000 for additional services and containing three optional one‑year extensions. The commission will also appoint a liaison to the Homelessness Task Force for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and receive several informational reports, including monthly lease and occupancy data.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items).
• Approve minutes of the September 10, 2025 meeting.
• Approve two‑year pool maintenance contract with V.M. Pool Repair and Service, up to $209,040 annually and $75,000 for extra services, with three one‑year options.
• Appoint a Housing Commission liaison to the Homelessness Task Force for FY 2025‑2026.
• Review national CORE monthly lease reports for July‑September 2025 and city staff updates.

Architectural Review Commission

The Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission agenda for November 11, 2025 contains no specific items. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are detailed. The meeting likely covers routine or administrative matters.

Public Safety Committee

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

Homelessness Task Force

The Homelessness Task Force is meeting to review the 2026 work plan and shelter bed allocations. The body will also receive reports on code compliance and Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding.

• Proposed reduction of Coachella Valley Rescue Mission shelter beds from five to three effective July 1, 2026
• Approval of the Homelessness Task Force 2026 Work Plan
• Review of Code Compliance Activity Report for June 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025
• Review of City Net Impact Reports for June through September 2025
• Report on Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funding outlook for fiscal year 2026-31

Public Safety Committee

The Palm Desert Public Safety Committee will consider a consent calendar that bundles several routine items for single‑motion approval. Items include the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and monthly reports from Specialized Units, Code Compliance, Emergency Services Coordinator, Citizens on Patrol, Riverside County/Cal Fire, and an update on Fire Station 102. The committee will also receive non‑agenda public comments and informational updates, but no formal action will be taken on those. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2026.

• Approve the September 9, 2025 Public Safety Committee minutes
• Approve the October 2025 Specialized Units report
• Approve the August‑September 2025 Code Compliance Activity report
• Approve the September‑October 2025 Emergency Services Coordinator report
• Receive and file the Fire Station 102 update

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will vote on routine items on the consent calendar and approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It will consider a resolution to adopt Tentative Tract Map 39276 for a 546‑unit single‑family residential community located south of Frank Sinatra Drive and west of Portola Avenue, and will open a public hearing for related projects, continuing the hearing to November 18, 2025. The commission will also consider a resolution amending Vesting Tentative Tract Map 37506 to revise pad elevations in the University Park subdivision near University Park Drive and College Drive.

• Approve the consent calendar (routine items).
• Adopt Resolution 2906 approving Tentative Tract Map 39276 for a 546‑unit residential community south of Frank Sinatra Drive and west of Portola Avenue.
• Open a public hearing for PP/EA25-0003, TTM 391159, and TTM 39160 and continue the hearing to November 18, 2025.
• Adopt Resolution 2903 amending Vesting Tentative Tract Map 37506 to revise pad elevations in the University Park subdivision near University Park Drive and College Drive.
• Approve the minutes of the October 21, 2025 Planning Commission meeting.

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will vote to approve the consent calendar, which contains routine items, and to adopt the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. No business items are scheduled. The committee will also receive informational updates from partner organizations and city staff on park projects.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the October 7, 2025 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting
• Receive monthly update from Palm Desert Aquatic Center
• Receive monthly update from First Tee – Coachella Valley
• City staff presentation on Dave Irwin Park, park improvements, and inspections

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and file financial reports for the General Fund, Parkview Office Complex, and Desert Willow Golf Resort. The meeting also includes informational updates on Measure G and PFM investment performance for the quarter ending September 30, 2025.

• General Fund Operations Financial Report for September 2025
• Parkview Office Complex financial and vacancy reports through September 2025
• Desert Willow Golf Resort financial reports through September 2025
• Measure G quarterly report for Q1 FYE 2026
• PFMAM Investment Performance Review and 3rd Quarter Outlook

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission will approve its consent calendar and the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a request for a height exception for a new single‑family residence at 47600 Silver Spur Trail, limiting the building height to 16 ft 6 in. The commission will also receive informational updates from its subcommittee and city staff.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the October 14, 2025 ARC meeting
• Consider height exception request for a single‑family home at 47600 Silver Spur Trail (max height 16 ft 6 in)
• ARC subcommittee update on final construction drawings for larger projects
• City staff update on relevant projects (informational, no action)

The Architectural Review Commission approved the consent calendar and the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting, each by a 6‑0 vote. The commission also approved a height exception for a single‑family residence at 47600 SILVER SPUR TRAIL, limiting the building height to 16 ft 6 in and requiring compliance with approved plans, materials, and zoning setbacks. The November 11, 2025 meeting was cancelled due to the Veterans Day holiday.

• Approved consent calendar (6-0)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved height exception for 47600 SILVER SPUR TRAIL single‑family home (6-0)
• Cancelled November 11, 2025 meeting due to Veterans Day

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council held a study session on October 23, 2025. Council members received an update on the city’s progress toward meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). They also reviewed the final draft of the Palm Desert University Neighborhood Specific Plan. No formal actions were taken during the session.

• Receive update on the City’s progress toward meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
• Receive update on the final draft of the Palm Desert University Neighborhood Specific Plan (UNSP)

The Palm Desert City Council met for a study session on October 23, 2025. Council members received updates on the city’s progress toward its Regional Housing Needs Allocation and on the University Neighborhood Specific Plan. No motions were made, and the session was adjourned at 3:39 p.m.

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The council will vote on several contracts and resolutions, notably awarding a $1,655,190 task order (plus $166,000 contingency) to Accenture for construction‑management services on the Dave Erwin Community Park project, approving $623,020.32 for two advanced‑life‑support paramedic remount units, and authorizing up to $500,000 for the Palm Desert Aquatic Center renovation. The agenda also includes a $133,000 change order for a soil‑removal project and a resolution to destroy obsolete finance records dating from 1975‑2020.

• Award task order TOCPK00002 to Accenture, $1,655,190 plus $166,000 contingency for Dave Erwin Community Park construction‑management services
• Purchase two ALS paramedic remount units from Frazer, LTD, $623,020.32
• Authorize construction agreement for Palm Desert Aquatic Center renovation, not to exceed $500,000
• Ratify Change Order No. 1, $133,000 to Jeremy Harris Construction for Nuisance Soil Removal Project
• Adopt resolution to destroy obsolete finance department records (records 1975‑2020)

The City Council voted 5‑0 to award Accenture, LLP a task order for construction management services for the Dave Erwin Community Park, totaling $1,655,190 plus a $166,000 contingency. The Council also approved the purchase of two Advanced Life Support Paramedic Remount Units for $623,020.32 and authorized a $500,000 construction agreement for the Palm Desert Aquatic Center renovation. Additional actions included ratifying a $133,000 change order for a soil‑removal project and adopting a resolution to destroy obsolete finance records.

• Awarded Accenture task order for Dave Erwin Community Park ($1,655,190 + $166,000 contingency) (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of two ALS Paramedic Remount Units ($623,020.32) (5-0)
• Authorized construction agreement for Palm Desert Aquatic Center renovation up to $500,000 (5-0)
• Ratified Change Order No. 1 to Contract C49570 for Nuisance Soil Removal ($133,000) (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to destroy obsolete finance records from 1975‑2020 (5-0)
• Ratified letter supporting Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport user‑fee facility designation (5-0)
• Received and filed CVAG Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee schedule effective Jan 1 2026 (5-0)
• Released bonds for 72310 Highway 111: performance $32,102.25, PM10 $920, demolition $65,700 (5-0)

Historic Preservation Committee

The agenda for the Palm Desert Historic Preservation Committee meeting on October 22, 2025 contains no listed items. The document consists only of placeholders and procedural headings without any specific resolutions, contracts, or hearings.

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will approve the consent calendar and the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It will also recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance modifying municipal code sections on two‑unit projects and urban lot splits, and find the project exempt from further environmental review. No items are listed on the action calendar.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the October 7, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Recommend City Council adopt ordinance amending municipal code sections for two‑unit projects and urban lot splits, exempting the project from further environmental review

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board will approve the consent calendar, minutes from September 18, 2025, and the July‑August 2025 financial statements. It will reaffirm the district's social media strategy and receive the September 2025 marketing report. The board will also discuss a proposed mid‑year budget adjustment and provide direction on potential funding priorities. Informational updates from the sheriff, city staff, and city council will be presented with no formal action.

• Approve consent calendar
• Approve September 18, 2025 board minutes
• Approve financial statements ending July 31 and August 31, 2025
• Reaffirm social media strategy approved in FY 2025 budget
• Discuss proposed mid‑year budget adjustment

Civic Engagement Committee

The Civic Engagement Committee will vote to appoint members as Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It will also consider routine items on the consent calendar and approve the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. The committee will adopt its 2026 work plan and discuss new digital‑content strategies for community outreach.

• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson for fiscal year 2025‑2026
• Approval of the consent calendar (routine items)
• Approval of the minutes of the April 17, 2025 meeting
• Approval of the 2026 Civic Engagement Committee Work Plan
• Discussion on new approaches for digital content

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission will consider a height exception for a new single-family residence and rooftop equipment screening for a business. The body will also review meeting minutes from August and September 2025.

• Height exception request for a new single-family residence at 47600 Silver Spur Trail (proposed max height 17 feet 6 inches)
• Rooftop equipment screening approval for Desert Kid Coffee at 44850 San Pablo Avenue
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 12, August 26, September 9, and September 23, 2025

The commission approved the consent calendar and the meeting minutes with unanimous votes. It approved the rooftop equipment screening for Desert Kid Coffee at 44850 San Pablo Avenue, adding two conditions. The request for a height exception on the new single‑family residence at 47600 Silver Spur Trail was postponed, allowing the applicant more time to revise the design.

• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for Aug 12, Aug 26, Sep 9, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved rooftop equipment screening for Desert Kid Coffee at 44850 San Pablo Avenue, with conditions to fill rear gap and paint selected material (4-0)
• Postponed height exception request for 47600 Silver Spur Trail, continuing item (4-0)

Housing Commission

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

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee will approve the consent calendar and the September 10 meeting minutes. It will receive an informational report on arts programming at the Palm Desert Library and a presentation on the 2026 California Desert Plein Air Festival. The committee will appoint a subcommittee to review submissions for the San Pablo Phase 2 Roundabout Sculpture and will recommend that the City Council permanently remove the “Swim Dive Play” sculpture from the Palm Desert Aquatic Center.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve Cultural Arts Committee minutes from September 10, 2025
• Receive arts programming update at the Palm Desert Library
• Receive presentation on the 2026 California Desert Plein Air Festival
• Appoint subcommittee to review submissions for the San Pablo Phase 2 Roundabout Sculpture

The Cultural Arts Committee approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). It accepted informational reports on library arts programming, the 2026 California Desert Plein Air Festival, and appointed a subcommittee to review submissions for the San Pablo Phase 2 roundabout sculpture (all votes unanimous). The committee also recommended that the City Council permanently remove Paul Hobson’s “Swim Dive Play” sculpture from the Aquatic Center.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed informational report on Palm Desert Library arts programming (5-0)
• Received and filed presentation on 2026 California Desert Plein Air Festival (6-0)
• Appointed subcommittee (up to three members) to review San Pablo Phase 2 roundabout sculpture submissions (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve permanent removal of “Swim Dive Play” sculpture (motion made; outcome not recorded)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will vote to approve the consent calendar and the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. No new business items are on the agenda. The committee will also receive informational updates from partner organizations and city staff, but no formal actions are required on those reports.

• Approve the consent calendar as presented
• Approve the September 2, 2025 committee minutes
• Receive updates from Palm Desert Aquatic Center
• Receive updates from First Tee – Coachella Valley
• Receive updates from Family YMCA of the Desert

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will consider approving a tentative parcel map to subdivide a 7.7-acre site into three residential lots and a conditional use permit for a temporary cell tower. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of September 16 and September 23 meeting minutes
• Tentative Parcel Map 37336 for three residential lots
• Conditional Use Permit for temporary cell tower at 75178 Gerald Ford Dr

The Commission approved the tentative parcel map 37336, subdividing a 7.7‑acre parcel into three single‑family residential lots, with a condition that the applicant provide written proof of Homeowners Association approval before final map acceptance. The motion passed 3‑to‑1. The Commission also approved a conditional use permit for a temporary monopole communication tower at 75178 Gerald Ford Drive, adding a condition to replace any dead or declining landscaping, with the motion passing 4‑to‑0. The consent calendar and the September 16 minutes were each approved unanimously (3‑to‑0).

• Approved consent calendar (3 to 0)
• Approved September 16 minutes (3 to 0)
• Approved tentative parcel map 37336 with HOA proof condition (3 to 1)
• Approved conditional use permit for temporary monopole tower with landscaping replacement condition (4 to 0)

Palm Desert City Council - Special Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council special meeting agenda for October 3, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda content.

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council will hold a study session to review three items. Council members will receive an update on the General Plan amendment for the Circulation Element. They will receive an update on the Median Landscape Master Plan (Project No. CFA00011). They will receive and file the 2025 mid‑year update on City Council goals. No action or vote is scheduled.

• Circulation Element General Plan Update – receive update
• Median Landscape Master Plan Development (Project No. CFA00011) – receive update
• 2025 Mid-Year Update on City Council Goals – receive and file

The Palm Desert City Council met on September 25, 2025 to receive updates on the Circulation Element General Plan, the Median Landscape Master Plan (Project CFA00011), and mid‑year progress toward council goals. Council members asked questions and offered comments, but no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The session adjourned at 4:06 p.m.

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will consider several contract approvals, including a $743,000 task order to TKE Engineering for drainage design at Cook Street and Gerald Ford Drive, and a $150,000 agreement to purchase the Rising Inversion sculpture for Ironwood Park. The council will also act on routine consent‑calendar items such as minutes, warrant registers, and license applications, and will adopt a resolution declaring the former Sears building at 72880 Highway 111 surplus land.

• Approve $743,000 task order to TKE Engineering for Cook Street & Gerald Ford drainage improvements
• Approve $150,000 purchase agreement for Rising Inversion sculpture by Cristopher Cichocki for Ironwood Park
• Amend Contract No. C28880 with Best Best & Krieger LLP for City Attorney services
• Adopt resolution declaring 72880 Highway 111 (former Sears building) surplus land
• Approve relocation of Lily Pad Bench from El Paseo & Sage Lane to Civic Center Park

The Palm Desert City Council adopted Resolution 2025‑065, declaring the property at 72880 Highway 111 surplus and exempt from CEQA review. The council also approved several contracts and amendments, including a $776,400 construction contract for the Aquatic Center pump‑room renovation and a $150,000 purchase of the Rising Inversion sculpture for Ironwood Park. All motions were carried with the recorded vote counts.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑065 declaring 72880 Highway 111 surplus land (5‑0)
• Awarded Construction Contract No. C50020 to Condor, Inc. for Aquatic Center pump‑room renovation, $647,000 plus 20% contingency (5‑0)
• Approved Agreement No. C50010 with artist Cristopher Cichocki to purchase Rising Inversion for $150,000 (4‑0)
• Approved Amendment No. 6 to Contract No. C28880 with Best Best & Krieger LLP for City Attorney Services (5‑0)
• Approved Amendments to Landscape Maintenance Service Agreements (total $583,? approx.) (5‑0)
• Awarded task order to TKE Engineering for grant administration and drainage design, $743,000 (5‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to approve NTPs and NOCs for contracts under $250,000 (5‑0)
• Received and filed Alcoholic Beverage License applications for La Tablita Mexican Restaurant and Red Barn (5‑0)

Architectural Review Commission

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

Joint ARC and PC Study Session

The Architectural Review Commission and Planning Commission are holding a joint study session to review draft Hillside Objective Design Standards. No action will be taken during this meeting.

• Review of draft Hillside Objective Design Standards

Library Advisory Committee

The Palm Desert Library Advisory Committee will elect a Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson for fiscal year 2025‑2026, approve the consent calendar, and adopt the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes informational updates on library activities and attendance, and a period for non‑agenda public comments.

• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson for FY 2025‑2026 (Officer Elections Memo)
• Approval of the consent calendar (routine items)
• Adoption of the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The board will consider the consent calendar, which includes routine items that can be approved by a single motion. It will vote to approve the August 24, 2025 meeting minutes and the financial statements for May‑June 2025. The board will also receive and file the August 2025 marketing report. Additional informational updates from the sheriff, city staff, and the city council liaison will be presented with no action required.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve August 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve financial statement ending May 31‑June 30, 2025
• Receive and file August 2025 marketing report
• Receive informational updates (sheriff, city staff, city council liaison)

The board approved the August 2025 monthly marketing report and reallocated up to $20,000 to the Fall 2025 marketing budget, with the funds to be replenished during the spring 2026 budget adjustment. The consent calendar, the minutes from the August 24, 2025 meeting, and the financial statement covering May 31 and June 30, 2025 were each approved unanimously. No other actions were taken; the meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.

• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Approved August 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial statement ending May 31 and June 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Received and filed August 2025 Monthly Marketing Report (5-0)
• Approved reallocation of up to $20,000 to Fall 2025 marketing budget (5-0)

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee will consider appointing a subcommittee of up to three members to review and select artist submissions for the San Pablo Phase 2 Roundabout Sculpture. Public comment will be allowed on the item, with a three‑minute limit per speaker. The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Administrative Conference Room, City Hall.

• Appointment of a subcommittee (up to three members) to assist with review and selection of submissions for the San Pablo Phase 2 Roundabout Sculpture

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will consider approving a tentative parcel map to subdivide a 7.7-acre property into three single-family residential lots. The meeting will also include the approval of the August 19, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Approve minutes from August 19, 2025
• Approve Tentative Parcel Map 37336 (TPM23-0003)
• Subdivide 7.7-acre parcel into 3 residential lots
• Project located west of Palm Valley Drainage Channel
• Project consistent with previously approved mitigated negative declaration

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The City Council, together with the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, and Library Trustees, will hold a study session to review a proposal to amend the appointment process for the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The proposal would clarify that declining service resets a councilmember’s “last served” date for rotation priority and would add a voluntary deferral option in tie situations. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Consider amendment to Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem appointment process (reset service decline date and add deferral option)

The council adopted directions to amend the appointment process for the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The changes require that a councilmember who declines the position have their “last served” date reset for rotation priority, add a voluntary deferral option in tie situations, and prohibit members from serving two consecutive terms. No vote tally was recorded.

• Directed amendment to mayor/Mayor Pro Tem appointment process: reset last‑served date, add deferral option, prohibit consecutive terms

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will consider several routine items on the consent calendar, adopt ordinances renaming two advisory committees, and reallocate $30,000 of CDBG funds. It will also award a $3,203,261 construction contract to Granite Construction Company for Fire Station 102 street improvements and a $719,987 contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for a Local Highway Safety Improvement Program project.

• Award construction contract No. C49900 to Granite Construction Company for $3,203,261 (Fire Station 102 Gerald Ford Drive Street Improvements)
• Award construction contract No. C49890 to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for $719,987 (Local Highway Safety Improvement Program 2025)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1435 amending the General Plan to remove minimum density requirements in the City Center/Downtown section
• Reallocate $30,000 of FY 2025‑26 CDBG funds to the Palm Desert Housing Authority
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1433 renaming the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee to the Historic Preservation Committee

The council approved several administrative items, adopted two ordinance name changes, and awarded major construction contracts—including a $3,203,261 contract to Granite Construction for Fire Station 102 improvements and a $719,987 contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data. It also reallocated $30,000 of CDBG funds to the Palm Desert Housing Authority and approved various maintenance service agreements.

• Approved City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority minutes of Aug 28 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved warrant registers for 8/21/2025‑8/29/2025 (5‑0)
• Received and filed Alcoholic Beverage License application for Bohemios Mexican Cuisine, 34460 Monterey Ave (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1433 renaming Cultural Resources Preservation Committee to Historic Preservation Committee (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1434 renaming Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee to Environmental Resources Committee (5‑0)
• Awarded construction contract C49890 to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for $719,987 plus $71,998.70 contingency (5‑0)
• Awarded construction contract C49900 to Granite Construction Company for $3,203,261 (5‑0)
• Reallocated $30,000 of FY 2025‑26 CDBG funds to Palm Desert Housing Authority (5‑0)

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee will consider a recommendation to authorize staff to issue a Call for Entries seeking artists for the El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition. The committee will also consider routine items on the consent calendar, including approval of the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. Public comment will be allowed on each agenda item. The meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at City Hall.

• Authorize staff to issue Call for Entries for the El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition
• Approve the consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the July 9, 2025 Cultural Arts Committee meeting
• Public comment period for non‑agenda items (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Informational reports from city staff, architectural review commission liaison, city council liaison, and attendance report

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will review recommendations to award on-call maintenance contracts for electrical and plumbing services. The body will also receive monthly lease and home improvement activity reports.

• Proposed $150,000 each for Horizon Lighting, Inc. and GA Technical Services, Inc. for on-call electrical services ($300,000 total per fiscal year)
• Proposed $150,000 each for Urban Worx Construction, Inc. and Pro-Craft Construction, Inc. for on-call plumbing services ($300,000 total per fiscal year)
• Review of FGA Monthly Lease Report for June 2025
• Review of Home Improvement Program Activity Reports for June and July 2025

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider routine consent‑calendar items, approve the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes, and receive several monthly fire and emergency services reports. It will vote to appoint a committee member to the Homelessness Task Force for a term ending June 30, 2026. The committee will also discuss maintaining Medic Unit 71 or similar equipment at the new Fire Station 102 in the Portola area.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the July 8, 2025 meeting
• Approve Specialized Units Report for July 2025
• Appoint a Public Safety Committee member to the Homelessness Task Force (term ends June 30, 2026)
• Discuss maintaining Medic Unit 71 or similar equipment at new Fire Station 102 (Portola Area)

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission will consider approving a sign program for a commercial building, a recommendation for a cell tower permit, and revised design plans for Restoration Hardware. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Approve sign program for 72-171 Highway 111
• Recommend approval of cell tower at 75178 Gerald Ford Dr
• Review facade modification for Restoration Hardware at 73100 El Paseo
• Hybrid meeting format with Zoom option
• Non-agenda public comment allowed

The Architectural Review Commission unanimously approved three items. It approved a sign program for the building at 72-171 Highway 111. It approved the revised design review for the storefront at 73100 El Paseo, Suites 3–10 with specific awning and lighting conditions. It recommended the Planning Commission approve a conditional use permit for a temporary monopole tower at 75178 Gerald Ford Dr, adding two 24‑inch box shrubs on the north and east sides.

• Approved sign program for 72-171 Highway 111 (6-0)
• Approved revised design review for 73100 El Paseo, Suites 3–10 with conditions (6-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for temporary monopole tower at 75178 Gerald Ford Dr, with two 24‑inch box shrubs (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will appoint a Vice‑Chairperson for FY 2025‑2026, approve the consent calendar and August 5 meeting minutes, and consider several business items. Items include a memorial bench proposal from the Rotary Club of Palm Desert, the Baja Park Improvement Plans, and a budget overview for the Palm Desert Aquatic Center. The committee will also discuss member involvement in parks projects and receive updates from partner organizations.

• Appointment of Vice‑Chairperson for fiscal year 2025‑2026
• Approval of consent calendar and August 5, 2025 minutes
• Review of Rotary Club proposal for a memorial bench honoring the Loretta family
• Approval of Baja Park Improvement Plans
• Receive Palm Desert Aquatic Center budget overview and updates

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Palm Desert Planning Commission on 2025-09-02 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of generic placeholders and procedural text. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are detailed.

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to review several topics. No action will be taken during this meeting.

• Update on the 2025 California Desert Plein Air Festival sponsorship
• Direction on the Certificate of Appropriateness process for historic properties
• Feedback on updating Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 24.16 regarding exterior lighting and illumination on commercial buildings

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will review a consent calendar including a $120,800 grant for the California Highway Patrol and updates to the Housing Authority's administrative plan. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss litigation and city manager appointment.

• Resolution 2025-061 to accept a $120,800 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for the California Highway Patrol
• Resolution HA-132 to amend the Housing Authority's administrative plan for affordable residential communities
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1430 regarding advisory body officers
• Contract Amendment No. 5 with Best Best & Krieger LLP for City Attorney services
• Ratification of opposition letters for Assembly Bill 339 and Senate Bill 445

The Palm Desert City Council unanimously initiated litigation in a pending case and appointed Chris Escobedo as City Manager, subject to agreement approval. The council approved the consent calendar with several items set aside for separate discussion. It also authorized major contracts, including a $989,206 pump equipment purchase for the Aquatic Center and a $1.05 M park improvement contract.

• Initiated litigation (unanimous) – Item 4c
• Appointed Chris Escobedo as City Manager (unanimous), pending agreement approval
• Approved consent calendar (5‑0) excluding items 13e, 13i, 13j, 13k, 13o
• Approved Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. C28880 with Best Best & Krieger LLP (5‑0)
• Approved Cannabis Tax Fund Grant award of $120,800 (5‑0)
• Authorized purchase of pump room equipment for Aquatic Center, $989,206.48 plus $15,000 contingency (5‑0)
• Awarded construction contract No. C49800 to Superb Engineering, Inc., $1,049,485.79 plus $104,948.60 contingency (5‑0)
• Released demolition performance bonds $93,500 and $126,500 for Netas Court properties (5‑0)

Historic Preservation Committee

The Cultural Resources Preservation Committee will appoint a chairperson and vice‑chairperson for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It will approve the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting and adopt the consent calendar. The main agenda item is a recommendation to the City Council to designate the Marrakesh Country Club, located south of Grapevine Lane and west of Portola Avenue, as a historic district under municipal code criteria.

• Appointment of chairperson and vice‑chairperson for FY 2025‑2026
• Approval of April 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adoption of consent calendar (routine items)
• Consideration of recommendation to designate Marrakesh Country Club as historic district (CRPC25‑0002)
• Public hearing notice for Marrakesh Country Club historic district nomination

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission will consider approving a design review for a two‑story industrial warehouse. The proposed building is 7,624 square feet on a 21,446‑square‑foot lot at 73731 Spyder Circle. Staff recommends that the design‑review requirements have been met and that the review be approved. Public comment will be permitted on the item.

• Design review approval for a two‑story industrial warehouse, 7,624 sq ft on a 21,446 sq ft lot at 73731 Spyder Circle

The Architectural Review Commission voted to approve the design review for a two‑story industrial warehouse on a 21,446‑sq‑ft lot at 73731 Spyder Circle. The approval includes four specific conditions on elevations, wainscoting, lighting, and palm tree species. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑to‑0 vote. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved design review for 2‑story industrial warehouse at 73731 Spyder Circle with conditions (4-0)

Public Affairs Marketing Panel

The Public Affairs Marketing Panel will meet to review tourism impact and fiscal year 2025 marketing reports. The panel will also discuss local businesses and appoint a chair and vice chair for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2025 Marketing Review
• Tourism Impact Report for 2024
• Discussion on Palm Desert businesses
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2025/2026
• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and Zoom options

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board will appoint officers for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and consider approving a $5,000 sponsorship for the 2026 Palm Desert California Plein Air Festival. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes and informational updates.

• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for FY 2025-2026
• Approval of June 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consider sponsorship of 2026 Palm Desert California Plein Air Festival ($5,000)
• Rolling attendance report for August 2025
• Officer elections documents

The board appointed Chair Patrick Klein and Vice‑Chair Rebecca Elliott for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It approved the consent calendar and the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting. It also approved a $5,000 sponsorship for the 2025 Palm Desert California Plein Air Festival. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Appointed Chair Patrick Klein and Vice‑Chair Rebecca Elliott for FY 2025‑2026 (4‑0)
• Approved consent calendar as presented (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of June 19, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for 2025 Palm Desert California Plein Air Festival (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will consider routine items on the consent calendar and approve the minutes from its July 8 and August 5 meetings. The commission will also consider a resolution to grant a twelve‑month extension of time for Precise Plan 22‑0009 and Tentative Parcel Map 38728, extending the deadline to October 26, 2026. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Consent calendar items to be approved by a single motion (routine matters).
• Approval of the July 8, 2025 special meeting minutes and August 5, 2025 regular meeting minutes.
• Resolution No. 2899 to grant a twelve‑month extension for Precise Plan 22‑0009 and Tentative Parcel Map 38728 until October 26, 2026.
• No public hearings are scheduled.
• Informational reports including a summary of City Council actions, committee updates, and an attendance report.

The commission approved the consent calendar with a 4‑to‑0 vote. It also approved the July 8 and August 5 meeting minutes. A resolution extending Precise Plan 22‑0009 and Tentative Parcel Map 38728 to October 26, 2026 was adopted by a 3‑to‑0 vote after one member recused himself.

• Consent calendar approved (4-0)
• July 8 and August 5 meeting minutes approved (motion carried)
• Approved 12‑month extension for Precise Plan 22‑0009 and Tentative Parcel Map 38728 (3-0, one recusal)

Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee

The Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee will meet to discuss environmental messaging for City Council consideration. The body will also appoint its leadership for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Discussion on opportunities to provide environmental messaging
• Approval of February 24, 2025 meeting minutes

Cultural Arts Committee

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

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission will elect its chairperson and vice‑chairperson for fiscal year 2025‑26, approve routine consent‑calendar items, appoint a liaison to the Cultural Arts Committee, and consider a design‑review request for a private pickleball court at 73481 Purslane with staff‑recommended conditions. Public comment is permitted on each agenda item.

• Appointment of chairperson and vice‑chairperson for FY 2025‑26
• Approval of the consent calendar (routine items)
• Appointment of an ARC liaison to the Cultural Arts Committee for FY 2025‑26
• Design review approval for a private pickleball court at 73481 Purslane, with conditions on hours, noise, commercial use, screening, and future lighting
• Approval of the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The Architectural Review Commission voted 6‑0 to appoint Commissioner James McIntosh as Chair and Commissioner James Blakeley as Vice‑Chair for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The Consent Calendar and the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes were each approved unanimously. Commissioner Dean Colvard was reappointed as the Cultural Arts Committee liaison by a 6‑0 vote. The commission also voted 6‑0 to continue review of the private pickleball court project (Case No. MISC25‑0018) pending a licensed survey and a sound‑engineer briefing.

• Appointed Commissioner James McIntosh as Chair (6‑0)
• Appointed Commissioner James Blakeley as Vice‑Chair (6‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar as presented (6‑0)
• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Reappointed Commissioner Dean Colvard as Cultural Arts Committee liaison (6‑0)
• Continued review of private pickleball court project MISC25‑0018 with conditions (6‑0)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will elect a chairperson and vice‑chairperson for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. It will also consider routine items on the consent calendar, approve the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes, and assign members to work with park vendors on design issues. Partner organizations will provide informational updates, but no formal action is required on those reports.

• Appointment of chairperson and vice‑chairperson for fiscal year 2025‑2026
• Approval of consent calendar (routine items)
• Approval of June 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Assign committee members to specific parks to collaborate with vendors on park and trailhead designs
• Informational updates from partner organizations (Aquatic Center, First Tee, Friends of the Desert Mountains, Family YMCA, Desert Recreation District)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding three development projects. The body will consider a new hotel, a small condominium complex, and a liquor license for a barbershop.

• Proposed four-story, 107-room Home2Suites hotel on Technology Drive
• Proposed four-unit condominium complex at 73815 Shadow Mountain Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for a barbershop at 44700 San Pablo Ave to sell alcohol under a Type 40 license
• Approval of July 15, 2025, meeting minutes

The commission approved the consent calendar and July 15, 2025 minutes. It adopted a precise plan, conditional use permit and parcel map for a four‑unit condo at 73815 Shadow Mountain Drive and a conditional use permit allowing alcohol sales at a barbershop on 44700 San Pablo Ave. After an initial failed vote, the commission later approved a precise plan and parcel map for a new 107‑room hotel on Technology Drive.

• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2896 for four‑unit condo (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2897 for barbershop alcohol permit (4-0)
• Initial motion to postpone hotel resolution failed (1-2)
• Approved Resolution 2898 for 107‑room hotel (2-1)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will appoint a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for fiscal year 2025-2026. The body will also receive and file several financial, investment, and vacancy reports covering the period ending June 30, 2025.

• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for FY 2025-2026
• General Fund Financial Report for June 2025
• Measure G Quarterly Report (April 30, 2025, through June 30, 2025)
• City Treasurer's Investment Report (April 30, 2025, through June 30, 2025)
• Parkview Office Complex and Desert Willow Golf Resort financial reports

Architectural Review Commission

The posted agenda for the Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission on July 22, 2025 contains only generic placeholders and no specific items, descriptions, or attachments. No decisions, proposals, or discussions can be identified from the available document.

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.

Planning Commission

The commission will hear a public hearing item recommending the City Council approve a general plan amendment and zoning ordinance amendment that would remove minimum density requirements and add single‑family residential and day‑care centers as permitted uses in the downtown edge transition overlay. It will also consider appointing commissioners as liaisons to the Cultural Arts and Parks and Recreation committees for fiscal year 2025‑2026. All other agenda items are routine or non‑agenda public comments.

• Recommendation to adopt Resolution 2895 to modify the city center/downtown section of the General Plan and Title 25 (Zoning) to allow single‑family homes and day‑care centers
• Appointment of a commissioner as liaison to the Cultural Arts Committee for FY 2025‑2026
• Appointment of a commissioner as liaison to the Parks and Recreation Committee for FY 2025‑2026

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will consider several routine items on a consent calendar and then vote on a series of ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include adopting Ordinance No. 1431 to rezone a 2.21‑acre parcel at the northwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Fairhaven Avenue, and Ordinance No. 1432 to amend the noise‑control code. The council will also approve a memorandum of understanding with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments for the CV Housing First program, a professional services agreement with Holistic System Integration Solutions, and a resolution declaring city‑owned land on Portola Avenue as surplus.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 1431 – general‑plan amendment for 2.21‑acre property at Fred Waring Drive & Fairhaven Ave
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1432 – amend Noise Control code to set uniform property‑maintenance hours
• Approve MOU with Coachella Valley Association of Governments for CV Housing First program, not to exceed $125,000 for FY 2025‑2026
• Approve Professional Services Agreement with Holistic System Integration Solutions, up to $192,000 for FY 2025‑26
• Adopt Resolution declaring 0.95 acre at 47501 Portola Avenue surplus land under Government Code §54221

The Palm Desert City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1431, approving a general‑plan amendment for a 2.21‑acre property at the northwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Fairhaven Avenue. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 1432 amending the noise‑control code, rejected all bids for the Cahuilla Hills Park ADA improvements and authorized a rebid, and approved a $125,000 MOU with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments for the CV Housing First program. All motions were carried unanimously, except the amendment for Papa Dan’s Pizza which passed 4‑0 after the mayor recused herself.

• Consent calendar approved (5‑0) except items 13q‑13s pulled for discussion
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1431 – general‑plan amendment for 2.21‑acre site (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1432 – amended noise‑control chapter (5‑0)
• Rejected all bids for Cahuilla Hills Park ADA improvements; authorized rebid (5‑0)
• Approved MOU with CVAG for up to $125,000 for Housing First program (5‑0)
• Declared 0.95 acre on Portola Avenue surplus land, exempt from CEQA (5‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Holistic System Integration up to $192,000 (5‑0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 to contract C45130 with M&M Sweeping for $10,800 (5‑0)

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to review a proposed contract and cost recovery model for animal services. The body will also receive information on standard practices for city tree pruning and maintenance. No action will be taken during this meeting.

• Riverside County Department of Animal Services proposed contract and rates for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2027/28
• Overview of city tree pruning and maintenance practices and wildlife impacts

The council asked for a review of county animal‑service metrics and for a contract clause that lets the city modify the agreement if services are unsatisfactory. They also asked the city to study licensing, alteration and microchipping requirements for animals and the feasibility of weekend field services. Councilmember Quintanilla recommended forming a subcommittee with Mayor Pro Tem Trubee and herself to oversee the animal services liaison work.

• Requested review of county animal‑service metrics (adopted animals, spay/neuter totals, response times)
• Requested inclusion of a clause allowing contract modifications if services are unsatisfactory
• Requested research on requiring animals to be licensed, altered and microchipped before release
• Requested feasibility study on adding weekend field services
• Recommended creation of a subcommittee composed of Mayor Pro Tem Trubee and Councilmember Quintanilla

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee will discuss several public art projects, including a potential sculpture purchase and a lease agreement for an installation at Civic Center Park. The body will also elect its leadership for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and set themes for a student art contest.

• Proposed $150,000 purchase of 'Rising Inversion' sculpture by Cristopher Cichocki for Ironwood Park
• Proposed 10-year lease agreement with Goldenvoice for 'Taffy' by Stephanie Lin at Civic Center Park
• Approval of 2026 Student Art and Essay Contest theme and vinyl wrap competition
• Informational report on Request for Qualifications for San Pablo Phase 2 Roundabout Sculpture
• Appointment of a three-member subcommittee for public art programming strategy

The Cultural Arts Committee elected Maureen Boren as chair and Lori Flint as vice chair for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It approved a ten‑year lease with Goldenvoice for the Taffy artwork at Civic Center Park and adopted the theme “What grows in my dream garden” for the 2026 student art contest while continuing the vinyl wrap competition. The committee also recommended that the City Council approve a $150,000 purchase of the Rising Inversion sculpture for permanent installation at Ironwood Park and appointed a subcommittee to develop a strategic public‑art plan.

• Appointed Maureen Boren Chairperson and Lori Flint Vice Chairperson (7‑0)
• Approved consent calendar as presented, except item 5.a (motion carried)
• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes as amended (7‑0)
• Approved ten‑year lease with Goldenvoice for Taffy artwork (6‑1)
• Approved 2026 Student Art contest theme “What grows in my dream garden” and continued vinyl wrap competition (7‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve $150,000 purchase of Rising Inversion sculpture (6‑0)
• Appointed subcommittee (Grant, Simley, Boren) to develop public‑art strategic plan (5‑0, Hauer abstaining)

Housing Commission

The Palm Desert Housing Authority Board will consider a resolution to amend and restate its Administrative Plan for affordable residential communities and to give the Executive Director authority to implement it. The Board will also vote on a $6,581 increase for pool and spa services with Service First, LLC, and authorize registration as a payee with rental‑assistance providers. Additional items include officer elections, approval of the consent calendar, and approval of the June 11, 2025 minutes.

• Authorize $6,581 increase for FY 2024/25 pool and spa additional services with Service First, LLC
• Adopt resolution amending and restating the Administrative Plan for affordable housing and authorize Executive Director actions
• Authorize registration of the Authority as a payee/vendor with local and regional rental assistance providers
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for fiscal year 2025/2026
• Approve consent calendar and June 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission elected Franchon‑Marie Siddiq as Chair and Jan Buller as Vice‑Chair for fiscal year 2025‑26. It approved the consent calendar, the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes, and a $6,581 increase for pool and spa services. Commissioners adopted a resolution amending the authority’s administrative plan for its affordable‑housing properties and authorized the executive director to implement it. They also authorized the authority to register as a payee with rental‑assistance providers.

• Elected Franchon‑Marie Siddiq as Chair and Jan Buller as Vice‑Chair (5‑0)
• Approved consent calendar (5‑0)
• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Increased FY 2024/25 pool and spa services budget by $6,581 (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution amending administrative plan for affordable housing; authorized Executive Director to implement (4‑0, Chair abstaining)
• Authorized registration of Authority as payee with rental‑assistance providers (4‑0, Chair abstaining)

Architectural Review Commission

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

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider and vote on a conditional use permit (CUP25-0003) for three outdoor dining patio structures at 36901 Cook Street and 36891 Cook Street, and will adopt a CEQA notice of exemption for those buildings. It will also adopt Resolution No. 2893 to approve amendment 1 revising the pad elevation for the Palm Communities affordable housing project (PP22-0003) at the northwest corner of Gerald Ford Drive and the extension of Technology Drive. Routine items on the consent calendar, including approval of the June 3, 2025 minutes, will be approved by a single motion. No items are listed on the action calendar.

• Approve conditional use permit (CUP25-0003) for three outdoor dining patios at 36901 Cook St and 36891 Cook St; adopt CEQA notice of exemption
• Adopt Resolution No. 2893 to approve amendment 1 revising pad elevation for Palm Communities housing project (PP22-0003) at Gerald Ford Drive and Technology Drive
• Approve consent calendar items by one motion
• Approve minutes of the June 3, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• No action items on the action calendar

The commission elected Lindsay Holt as Chairperson and John Greenwood as Vice Chair for FY 2025‑2026 (vote 4‑0). It approved the consent calendar and filed the June 3, 2025 minutes (vote 4‑0). The commission approved a conditional use permit for three outdoor dining patio structures at 36901 and 36891 Cook Street, adopting a CEQA notice of exemption and adding a parking condition (vote 3‑0 after a recusal). It also approved revised pad elevations for the Palm Communities affordable housing project at Gerald Ford Drive (vote 4‑0).

• Elected Lindsay Holt Chairperson and John Greenwood Vice Chair (4‑0)
• Approved consent calendar and filed June 3, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for three outdoor dining patios at 36901 & 36891 Cook Street with CEQA exemption and parking condition (3‑0)
• Approved revised pad elevations for Palm Communities housing project (PP22‑0003) (4‑0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will approve routine items on the consent calendar and adopt the May‑June 2025 reports from the sheriff, fire department, code compliance, emergency services and Citizen on Patrol. It will also review the Safety Stick pilot program and recommend moving it to a City Council study session. The meeting includes informational updates from the City Council liaison, police/fire partners and staff, and a non‑agenda public comment period.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Adopt May‑June 2025 Riverside County Sheriff reports
• Adopt May‑June 2025 Riverside County Fire/CalFire reports
• Adopt May‑June 2025 Emergency Services Coordinator report
• Review Safety Stick pilot program and recommend scheduling a City Council study session

The Public Safety Committee voted 7‑0 to appoint Terry Kramer as Chairperson and Jeff Alley as Vice Chairperson for fiscal year 2025/2026. It also approved the consent calendar, the May 2025 minutes, and several monthly reports without recorded opposition. A 5‑2 vote recommended moving the Safety Stick pilot program to a City Council study session.

• Elected Terry Kramer Chairperson and Jeff Alley Vice Chairperson for FY 2025/2026 (7‑0)
• Approved the consent calendar as presented (7‑0)
• Approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (vote not recorded)
• Approved Palm Desert Specialized Units reports for May‑June 2025 (vote not recorded)
• Approved Riverside County Fire Department/CAL FIRE monthly reports for May‑June 2025 (vote not recorded)
• Received and filed the May‑June 2025 Code Compliance Activity Report (vote not recorded)
• Approved the Emergency Services Coordinator monthly report for May‑June 2025 (vote not recorded)
• Recommended staff move forward with a City Council study session on the Safety Stick pilot program (5‑2)

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Palm Desert Planning Commission meeting on July 1, 2025 contains no specific items. It only shows generic placeholders and no details about decisions, proposals, or discussions. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified.

Homelessness Task Force

The Homelessness Task Force will discuss a memorandum of understanding with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments. The body will also review impact reports, a county point-in-time count, and a presentation from Riverside County Probation.

• Proposed $125,000 funding allocation for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 for the CV Housing First Program
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Review of City Net Impact Reports for January through May 2025
• Review of Riverside County Point In Time (PIT) Count 2025 Summary
• Review of Code Compliance Activity Report from January 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025

Parks and Recreation Committee

The agenda for the Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on July 1, 2025 contains no listed items or decisions. No items, contracts, or proposals are detailed in the provided document.

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will consider approving consent calendar items including a five-year fire services agreement with Riverside County, special tax levies for two community facilities districts, and funding for community events and software maintenance.

• Five-year fire services cooperative agreement with Riverside County Fire Department
• Special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (University Park)
• Special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (University Park)
• City sponsorship and outside agency funding totaling $2,330,135 for FY 2025-26
• Annual computer software and hardware maintenance estimated at $1,852,183

The Palm Desert City Council approved its consent calendar and several routine items, then adopted Ordinance 1429 to implement fire‑hazard severity zones. The Council also approved a five‑year cooperative agreement with the Riverside County Fire Department to provide fire protection and emergency medical services.

• Adopted Ordinance 1429 adopting fire‑hazard severity zones (5‑0)
• Approved five‑year fire services cooperative agreement with Riverside County Fire Dept (5‑0)
• Approved Community Sponsorship Awards of $540,000 and Outside Agency Funding of $1,790,135 (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 computer software and hardware maintenance budget of $1,852,183 (5‑0)
• Authorized grant application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the North Palm Desert Community Park project (5‑0)
• Authorized purchase of up to 174,500 lb of grass seed, not to exceed $300,000 (5‑0)
• Awarded on‑call facilities‑repair contracts to eight vendors, up to $4.5 M per year for three years (5‑0)
• Adopted resolutions levying special taxes in Community Facilities Districts 2021‑1 and 2005‑1 (5‑0)

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to review the Portola Avenue/Interstate-10 Interchange project. No action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion on including the Portola Avenue/Interstate-10 Interchange Study in the General Plan Circulation Element Update

The Palm Desert City Council gave direction to proceed with adding the Portola Avenue Interchange to the Circulation Element of the Palm Desert General Plan. No vote tally was recorded. The study session was called by Mayor Harnik and adjourned at 3:33 p.m.

• Direction to include Portola Avenue Interchange in General Plan circulation element (decision recorded, no vote tally provided)

Historic Preservation Committee

The Palm Desert Historic Preservation Committee meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025 contains no listed agenda items. The agenda consists only of procedural placeholders and empty sections.

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission will consider approving a comprehensive sign program for a commercial building. The body will also provide feedback on a proposed Citywide Landscape Master Plan.

• Proposed sign program for a multitenant commercial building at 72-171 Highway 111
• Feedback on the proposed Citywide Landscape Master Plan

The Architectural Review Commission approved the consent calendar and the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. The commission then voted 7‑0 to continue Case No. SAR C24-0009, a sign program for the existing multi‑tenant commercial building at 72‑171 Highway 111, with comments to study the monument sign, accept the proposed locations, and upgrade the monument sign design. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved Consent Calendar (7-0)
• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Continued sign program case SAR C24-0009 for 72-171 Highway 111 (7-0)

Library Advisory Committee

The Library Advisory Committee will consider routine items on the consent calendar and will vote to approve the minutes from its April 28, 2025 meeting. The committee will also receive informational updates from the City Council liaison, city staff on library projects for April and May 2025, and an attendance report. Public comment will be allowed on non‑agenda items and on the consent calendar items.

• Approve minutes of the April 28, 2025 Library Advisory Committee meeting
• Approve the consent calendar (routine items)
• Review informational report from City Council liaison
• Review city staff updates on library projects (April‑May 2025)
• Review library advisory committee attendance report

Homelessness Task Force

The Palm Desert Homelessness Taskforce will vote on routine consent‑calendar items, receive several impact and compliance reports, and consider a one‑year Memorandum of Understanding with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments that allocates $125,000 for the CV Housing First program in FY 2025/2026.

• Riverside County Probation Department presentation (informational, no action required)
• Consent calendar: approve February 25, 2025 minutes and receive City Net Impact Reports for January‑May 2025
• Consent calendar: receive and file Riverside County 2025 Point‑In‑Time count summary
• Consent calendar: receive and file Code Compliance Activity Report for January‑May 2025
• Approve one‑year MOU with Coachella Valley Association of Governments for the CV Housing First program, allocating $125,000 for FY 2025/2026

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board will consider routine consent items, approve minutes from April and May 2025, and adopt the financial statement ending May 30, 2025. It will vote to continue a $5,000 sponsorship for the 2025 Palm Desert California Plein Air Festival for fiscal year 2025/26. The board will also reappoint three members—Patrick Klein, David Fletcher, and Angela Rafferty—to three‑year terms ending June 30, 2028. Additional presentations on the Food & Wine and Fashion Week events and an Acrisure Arena co‑op sponsorship will be received.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of April 17, 2025 and May 29, 2025
• Approve financial statement ending May 30, 2025
• Approve $5,000 sponsorship for 2025 Palm Desert California Plein Air Festival (FY 2025/26)
• Reappoint board members Patrick Klein, David Fletcher, and Angela Rafferty for terms ending June 30, 2028

The board approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from April 17 and May 29, 2025, and the financial statement ending May 31, 2025, with a 4‑0 vote. The board reappointed Patrick Klein, David Fletcher, and Angela Rafferty to three‑year terms ending June 30, 2028, also by a 4‑0 vote. The board accepted a verbal presentation from FG Creative about an Acrisure Arena co‑op sponsorship and appointed Chair Klein, Vice‑Chair Elliott, and Board Member Islami as a subcommittee to review the proposal, again 4‑0. Discussion of sponsorship funding for the 2025 Palm Desert Plein Air Festival was postponed to the August 2025 meeting.

• Approve consent calendar (minutes and financials) – 4-0
• Reappoint Patrick Klein, David Fletcher, Angela Rafferty to three-year terms – 4-0
• Receive FG Creative presentation on Acrisure Arena sponsorship – 4-0
• Appoint subcommittee (Klein, Elliott, Islami) to review sponsorship proposal – 4-0
• Postpone Plein Air Festival sponsorship discussion to August 2025

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will adopt a consent calendar and approve the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It will consider a conditional use permit for three outdoor dining patio structures at 36901 Cook Street and 36891 Cook Street, and revised pad elevations for the Palm Springs Community Housing Project at the northwest corner of Gerald Ford Drive and Technology Drive. The commission will also recommend that the City Council approve a general plan and zoning ordinance amendment that removes minimum density requirements and adds single‑family residential as an allowed use in the downtown edge transition overlay.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-0003) for three outdoor dining patio structures at 36901 Cook St and 36891 Cook St
• Revised pad elevations for the Palm Springs Community Housing Project (PP22-0003/TPM 38366, Amendment 1) at Gerald Ford Drive and Technology Drive (APN 694120028)
• Recommendation to City Council for General Plan Amendment and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (GPA25-0001) to permit single‑family dwellings in the downtown edge transition overlay
• Adoption of the consent calendar (routine items)
• Approval of the June 3, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

Homelessness Task Force

The Homelessness Task Force meeting on June 16, 2025 did not list any agenda items. The agenda contains only placeholders and no decisions or discussions are recorded.

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council held a study session to receive an update on the dining deck program and to discuss strategies based on the 2025 Commercial Brokers’ Report. No formal action will be taken; the council will file the update and provide feedback on the report. The meeting also included public notices and concluded with adjournment.

• Update on the dining deck program (June 2025 Dining Deck Update.pdf)
• Strategy discussion of the 2025 Commercial Brokers’ Report (Strategy Discussion based on the 2025 Commercial Brokers’ Report.pdf and 01. 2025 Brokers Report.pdf)

The Palm Desert City Council held a study session on June 12, 2025. Council members received updates on the dining deck program and the 2025 Commercial Brokers’ Report. Requests were made for consistent safety guidelines and a zoning review, but no motions were approved, denied, or tabled. The session adjourned at 2:53 p.m.

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several maintenance and renovation contracts for Palm Desert Housing Authority properties. The body will also review the fiscal year 2025-26 project list for road repairs funded by Senate Bill 1.

• Contract for pool and spa maintenance with Fred Rock Pools, Inc. at $191,240 annually
• Contract with Tri-Star Contracting II, Inc. for water feature removal at One Quail Place Apartments for $128,362
• Floor covering procurement amendment with Mohawk Commercial, Inc. up to $250,000
• Operational supply authorizations including $230,000 for HD Supply and $215,000 for Lowe's
• Adoption of the FY 2025-26 SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act project list

The council approved the consent calendar and the minutes from May meetings, adopted updates to the city’s records‑management policy, and approved several contracts including a $4.59 million roof‑replacement contract and a $191,240 pool‑maintenance contract. It also approved the purchase of an 8.0‑acre parcel (Lot E) on Desert Willow Drive. All actions were adopted with a 5‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved consent calendar (excluding items 13f,13l,13r,13t) – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Approved May 16, 22, and 23, 2025 council, agency, and housing‑authority minutes – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑034 updating records‑management policy and rescinding Resolution 2022‑71 – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Approved SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act FY 2025‑26 project list – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Awarded contract C49360 to Fred Rock Pools, Inc. for pool and spa maintenance at $191,240 annual cost – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Awarded contract HA49380 to Garland/DBS, Inc. for roof replacements at $4,594,147 – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Rejected all bids for Desert Pointe Apartment unit #13 interior renovation and authorized new solicitation – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Approved purchase and sales agreement for 8.0‑acre Lot E between the City and Blieu Companies, LLC – Motion carried (5‑0)

Housing Commission

The Palm Desert Housing Authority Commission will consider several contract awards and amendments. Items include a roof replacement contract for Las Serenas, Neighbors and Pueblos up to $4,594,147, and a demolition contract for a water feature at One Quail Place Apartments up to $128,362. The Commission will also approve facilities repair contracts totaling up to $4.5 million per fiscal year, a floor‑covering amendment for up to $250,000, and a pool‑maintenance agreement costing $191,240 annually. Routine items such as the consent calendar and May 14 minutes will also be addressed.

• Award contract to Garland/DBS, Inc. for roof replacements (Project No. CHA00011) up to $4,594,147
• Award contract to Tri‑Star Contracting II, Inc. for water‑feature demolition at One Quail Place Apartments up to $128,362
• Approve facilities repairs and improvements contracts with eight vendors up to $4,500,000 per fiscal year
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to contract HA48600 with Mohawk Commercial for floor coverings up to $250,000 for FY 2025/26
• Award pool‑maintenance agreement to Fred Rock Pools, Inc. at $191,240 annually plus up to $60,000 for additional work

The Housing Commission approved the consent calendar and the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It then approved several contracts, including a $4,594,147 roof‑replacement contract for Las Serenas, Neighbors and Pueblos, a $128,362 demolition contract at One Quail Place Apartments, and a $4.5 million facilities‑repairs agreement with eight vendors. Additional approvals covered a $250,000 floor‑covering amendment, a pool‑maintenance agreement, and related authorizations, all passing with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved consent calendar (5‑0)
• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Awarded roof replacement contract to Garland/DBS, Inc., up to $4,594,147 (5‑0)
• Awarded demolition contract to Tri‑Star Contracting II, Inc., up to $128,362 (5‑0)
• Approved facilities repairs and improvements contracts with eight vendors, up to $4,500,000 per fiscal year (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to contract HA48600 with Mohawk Commercial, up to $250,000 for FY 2025/26 (5‑0)
• Awarded pool maintenance agreement to Fred Rock Pools, Inc., $191,240 annual plus up to $60,000 for additional work (5‑0)

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee will recommend that the City Council approve a sponsorship for the 2026 California Desert Plein Air Festival. It will also recommend approval of deaccessioning two El Paseo entry signs by Water Studio and discuss purchasing a sculpture from the 2025 Desert X Exhibition. Informational updates from city staff and liaison agencies will be provided with no formal action.

• Recommend City Council approve sponsorship for the 2026 California Desert Plein Air Festival
• Recommend City Council approve deaccession of two El Paseo entry signs by Water Studio
• Discuss purchase of a sculpture from the 2025 Desert X Exhibition (Unsui by Sanford Biggers; Plotting Rest by Kapwani Kiwanga; Soul Service Station by Alison Saar)

The Cultural Arts Committee approved the consent calendar and the May 14, 2025 minutes, each with a 4‑0 vote and one abstention. The committee unanimously recommended that the City Council approve sponsorship for the 2026 California Desert Plein Air Festival. It also recommended deaccession of two El Paseo entry signs and voted not to purchase a sculpture from the 2025 Desert X exhibition.

• Approved consent calendar (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended City Council approve sponsorship for 2026 Desert Plein Air Festival (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve deaccession of two El Paseo entry signs (5-0)
• Decided not to proceed with purchase of Desert X 2025 sculpture (5-0)

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission meeting on June 10, 2025 has no listed agenda items. The agenda contains only the meeting framework without specific proposals, contracts, or decisions.

Palm Desert Recreational Facilities Corporation Board

The Palm Desert Recreational Facilities Corporation Board will consider routine consent items and approve them with a single motion. It will adopt a resolution appointing the corporation's President/CEO, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary. The board will also receive and file the FY 2024 annual financial report, tax returns, and approve the FY 2025‑2026 financial plan.

• Approve the consent calendar as presented
• Adopt Resolution appointing President/CEO, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary
• Receive and file the Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024
• Receive and file the Federal and State income tax returns for the year ended June 30, 2024
• Review and approve the proposed financial plan for fiscal year 2025‑2026

Outside Agency - Charitable Contributions Committee

The Outside Agency Committee will consider routine consent items and adopt the December 2024 meeting minutes. It will then review and vote on the Action Calendar, which includes approving $540,000 in community event sponsorships, $1,783,500 in outside‑agency funding awards, and a five‑year partnership with the McCallum Theatre at $300,000 per year. The committee will also recommend adding $300,000 to the FY 2025‑26 budget for the theatre partnership and authorize the City Manager to approve similar requests.

• Approve $540,000 in Community Event Sponsorship awards
• Approve $1,783,500 in Outside Agency Funding awards
• Approve five‑year, $300,000‑per‑year McCallum Theatre partnership (up to $1,500,000)
• Recommend adding $300,000 to FY 2025‑26 budget for McCallum Theatre funding
• Approve the consent calendar and adopt the December 2024 meeting minutes

Public Affairs Marketing Panel

The agenda for the Palm Desert Public Affairs Marketing Panel on June 3, 2025 contains only generic headings and no specific items. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed. Consequently, the board has no concrete matters to decide or discuss as recorded.

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will vote to approve the routine consent calendar items and the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. It will also receive an FG Creative presentation about the Palm Desert Aquatic Center and informational updates from partner organizations, the City Council liaison, and city staff. No other business items are scheduled for discussion.

• Approve the consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve the May 6, 2025 committee minutes
• FG Creative presentation on the Palm Desert Aquatic Center
• Updates from partner organizations (Aquatic Center, First Tee, Friends of the Desert Mountains, Family YMCA, Desert Recreation District)
• Informational updates from the City Council liaison and city staff

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the consent calendar with a 6‑to‑0 vote. It also approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting, also 6‑to‑0. No other actions or proposals were taken; remaining agenda items were informational.

• Approved consent calendar (6-0)
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will adopt a resolution to approve a six‑month extension of the precise plan/conditional use permit 16‑394 for a 388‑unit apartment development on the south side of Hovley Lane East (formerly the Sands Apartments). The commission will also consider a conditional use permit for three outdoor dining patio structures at 36901 and 36891 Cook Street, and a resolution to revise pad elevations for the Palms Community Housing Project (PP22‑0003) at the northwest corner of Gerald Ford Drive and Technology Drive (APN 694‑120‑028). Routine consent‑calendar items and approval of the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Approve 6‑month extension for precise plan/conditional use permit 16‑394 for a 388‑unit apartment on Hovley Lane East
• Approve conditional use permit (CUP25‑0003) for three outdoor dining patio structures at 36901 and 36891 Cook Street
• Approve revised pad elevations for the Palms Community Housing Project (PP22‑0003) at Gerald Ford Drive and Technology Drive (APN 694‑120‑028)
• Approve routine consent‑calendar items
• Approve minutes of the May 20, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

The commission adopted Resolution No. 2894, granting a six‑month extension for Precise Plan/Conditional Use Permit 16‑394 for a 388‑unit apartment project on Hovley Lane East, effective until September 19, 2025. The motion passed unanimously (3‑0). The commission also approved the consent calendar, approved the May 20, 2025 minutes, and continued three pending items to June 17, 2025.

• Approved consent calendar (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 (3‑0)
• Continued CUP25‑0003 conditional use permit to June 17, 2025 (3‑0)
• Continued revised pad elevations for the Palm’s Community Housing Project to June 17, 2025 (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2894 granting a 6‑month extension for Permit 16‑394 (3‑0)

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The board will consider and vote on the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District budget. It will also receive an update on the El Paseo Pass program and discuss next steps. Additional informational reports will be presented on the sheriff, marketing activities for April 2025, and city council liaison matters.

• Approve Fiscal Year 2025‑26 EPPBID budget
• Explore El Paseo Pass program update and discussion
• Sheriff update (informational)
• Marketing update report for April 2025 (informational)
• City Council liaison update (informational)

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board approved the fiscal year 2025‑26 budget as presented. The motion was made by Board Member Fletcher, seconded by Vice‑Chair Elliott, and carried unanimously with a 6‑to‑0 vote. No other actions were taken; the board only discussed the El Paseo Pass program and scheduled future agenda items.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 EPPBID budget (6‑0)

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission is meeting to review design and signage proposals. The body will consider three specific projects for approval based on staff recommendations.

• Design review for a 7,583 square foot clubhouse at 72425 Stone Eagle Drive
• Comprehensive sign program for Palm Springs Motorsports at 72750 Dinah Shore Drive, Unit 107
• Design review for a 4,944 square foot condominium complex at 73815 Shadow Mountain Drive

The Architectural Review Commission approved a design review for a 7,583‑sq‑ft clubhouse at Stone Eagle Development (6‑0). It also approved a comprehensive sign program for Palm Springs Motorsports at 72750 Dinah Shore Drive, Unit 107 (6‑0) and approved a design review for a 4,944‑sq‑ft condominium complex at 73815 Shadow Mountain Drive with specific conditions (5‑0). All approvals were unanimous among the voting members.

• Approved design review for 7,583‑sq‑ft clubhouse at 72425 Stone Eagle Drive (6‑0)
• Approved comprehensive sign program for Palm Springs Motorsports, 72750 Dinah Shore Drive, Unit 107 (6‑0)
• Approved design review for 4,944‑sq‑ft condominium at 73815 Shadow Mountain Drive with conditions (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar as presented (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting (6‑0)

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council study session will review applications and interview candidates for existing and scheduled vacancies on several boards, commissions, committees, and a task force. No formal action will be taken; the council will consider the application packets and interview schedule. Public comments may be submitted by email before 8:00 a.m. on the meeting day.

• Review of applications for board, commission, committee and task force positions (2025 Annual BCC Recruitment.pdf)
• Review of Council Interview Policy (Council Interview Policy.pdf)
• Review of interview schedule (Interview Schedule.pdf)
• Review of 2025 Maddy Act (2025 Maddy Act.pdf)
• Recommendation to conduct interviews for Architectural Review Commission, Building Board of Appeals, Cultural Resources Preservation Committee, Finance Committee, Homelessness Task Force, Planning Commission, and Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee

The Palm Desert City Council held a study session on May 23, 2025, during which it reviewed applications and interviewed candidates for various city boards, commissions, committees, and task forces. No approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded in the minutes. The session was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council held a study session to review two items. Staff presented an update on the conceptual design for the Civic Center Park playground improvements (Project CFA00011). They also discussed proposed amendments to Municipal Code Section 9.24.075 to set uniform property‑maintenance timeframes for city‑hired contractors. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Update on conceptual design for Civic Center Park playground improvements (Project CFA00011)
• Proposed amendments to PDMC Section 9.24.075 to establish uniform property maintenance timeframes

The Palm Desert City Council held a study session to review updates on the Civic Center Park playground improvements and landscape‑maintenance timeframes. After discussion, the council directed staff to prepare a code amendment related to property maintenance activities. No other actions were taken.

• Directed staff to prepare a code amendment on property maintenance (no vote recorded)

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will consider a series of routine consent items and several major contract actions. A $2,710,175 construction contract will be awarded to American Asphalt South for the 2025 Slurry Seal Project (Project No. CSL00001). Additional actions include amendments to existing contracts and a closed‑session discussion of potential litigation. The council will also adopt resolutions and approve minutes and warrant registers.

• Award $2,710,175 contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. for the 2025 Slurry Seal Project (Project No. CSL00001)
• Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract C46710 with Park Consulting Group to increase compensation up to $299,880
• Approve Amendment No. 5 to FG Creative contract for El Paseo Parking & Business Improvement District, raising total to $325,000 for FY 2024‑25
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to contract HA48770 with V.M. Pool Repair and Service, Inc., increasing NTE to $35,000
• Award Vintage Landscape a maintenance services agreement for Landscape Maintenance Area No. 16 at $504,600 annually, plus up to $100,920 for additional work

The Palm Desert City Council adopted the consent calendar, approved minutes, warrant registers and the April procurement report, and authorized several contract awards and amendments, including a $4.8 M El Paseo Street rehabilitation contract and a $2.71 M slurry‑seal project. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved consent calendar except items l, n, p, q (5‑0)
• Approved May 8, 2025 City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority minutes (5‑0)
• Approved warrant registers for 5/1/2025 and 5/8/2025 (5‑0)
• Approved April 2025 procurement report (5‑0)
• Approved amendment No. 2 to Contract C46710 increasing compensation up to $299,880 (5‑0)
• Awarded construction contract C49280 to Vance Corp. for El Paseo Street rehab, $4,803,488.92 (5‑0)
• Awarded construction contract C49260 to American Asphalt South for 2025 slurry‑seal project, $2,710,175 (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to Contract C46680 extending term through Dec 31 2025 with optional extension (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission will adopt a resolution recommending the City Council approve a General Plan amendment and zone change for a 2.21‑acre parcel at Fred Waring Drive and Fairhaven Avenue, shifting the area from Planned Residential to Office Professional. It will also adopt a resolution finding the FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan and exempt from further CEQA review. Finally, the commission will continue a public hearing on a proposed pad elevation change for Precise Plan PP22‑0003 (Palm Communities) scheduled for June 3, 2025.

• Adopt Resolution 2891 recommending General Plan amendment and zone change for 2.21‑acre site at Fred Waring Drive and Fairhaven Avenue
• Adopt Resolution 2890 finding FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program consistent with General Plan and CEQA exempt
• Continue public hearing for pad elevation change for Precise Plan PP22‑0003 (Palm Communities) to June 3, 2025

The commission approved the consent calendar and the April 1, 2025 minutes, each by a 3‑0 vote. It adopted Resolution 2890 finding the FY 2025‑26 capital improvement program consistent with the General Plan and exempt from further CEQA review. It recommended the City Council adopt a general‑plan amendment changing the zone of a 2.21‑acre parcel at Fred Waring Drive and Fairhaven Avenue from Planned Residential to Office Professional. The hearing on a PAD elevation change was continued to June 3, 2025.

• Approved consent calendar (3‑0)
• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2890 on capital improvement program consistency and CEQA exemption (3‑0)
• Recommended City Council adopt general‑plan amendment changing zone to Office Professional for 2.21‑acre parcel (3‑0)
• Continued public hearing on PAD elevation change for PP22‑0003 to June 3, 2025

Palm Desert City Council - Special Meeting

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

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The agenda contains no listed items or decisions, only placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are presented for discussion.

Housing Commission

The Palm Desert Housing Authority will consider several routine items, including the consent calendar and approval of April 9 meeting minutes. Commissioners will vote on an amendment to contract HA48770 with V.M. Pool Repair to increase the not‑to‑exceed amount by $20,000 for FY 2024/25. They will also authorize the use of six vendors for operational supplies with caps from $17,000 to $230,000 for fiscal year 2025/26, award a demolition contract to Tri‑Star Contracting II, Inc. up to $128,362 with a $26,000 contingency, and reject bids for interior renovation of Desert Pointe unit #13.

• Approve amendment to contract HA48770 with V.M. Pool Repair to increase NTE by $20,000 (aggregate $35,000) for FY 2024/25.
• Authorize use of Quill, Waxie, Lowe’s, Home Depot, HD Supply, and Sherwin‑Williams for FY 2025/26 with spending limits of $17k, $17k, $215k, $55k, $230k, and $45k respectively.
• Award Tri‑Star Contracting II, Inc. a short‑form construction contract up to $128,362 for demolition at One Quail Place Apartments and set a $26,000 contingency.
• Reject all bids for interior renovation of Desert Pointe Apartment unit #13 and direct staff to solicit new bids.
• Approve the consent calendar and the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting.

The Housing Commission unanimously approved the consent calendar and the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It approved Amendment No. 1 to contract HA48770, raising the not‑to‑exceed amount by $20,000 to a total of $35,000. The commission also authorized the use of several vendors for FY 2025/26 supplies, with a combined limit of $557,000, and rejected all bids for the interior renovation of Desert Pointe unit #13, directing staff to re‑solicit.

• Approved consent calendar (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 9, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to contract HA48770, increasing services amount by $20,000 to $35,000 total (5‑0)
• Authorized use of multiple vendors for FY 2025/26 supplies, total not to exceed $557,000 (5‑0)
• Rejected all bids for interior renovation of Desert Pointe unit #13 and directed staff to re‑solicit (5‑0)

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee will consider a request to release a Request for Qualifications for a sculpture at the San Pablo Phase 2 roundabout. It will discuss purchasing the sculpture "The Act of Being Together" by José Dávila from the 2025 Desert X exhibition. The committee will also revise priority one of its FY 2025‑2026 work plan and seek direction on relocating or deaccessioning the Lily Pad Bench by Michael Todd. Routine consent calendar items and minutes approval are also on the agenda.

• Approve release of RFQ for San Pablo Phase 2 roundabout sculpture
• Discuss purchase of "The Act of Being Together" sculpture by José Dávila from 2025 Desert X exhibition
• Revise priority one of the Cultural Arts Committee FY 2025‑2026 work plan and forward to City Council
• Request direction to relocate or deaccession Lily Pad Bench by Michael Todd
• Approve consent calendar and April 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The Cultural Arts Committee approved the consent calendar and the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended that the City Council release a Request for Qualifications for a sculpture at the San Pablo Phase 2 roundabout, amending the criteria. The committee voted not to pursue the purchase of the Desert X artwork “The Act of Being Together” and accepted the revised FY 2025‑2026 work plan. It also approved the removal and relocation of the Lily Pad Bench by Michael Todd.

• Approved consent calendar (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 9, 2025 (motion carried)
• Received and filed informational report on Dueling Palms (motion carried)
• Recommended City Council approve RFQ for San Pablo Phase 2 roundabout sculpture (5‑0)
• Declined purchase of “The Act of Being Together” sculpture (4‑2)
• Accepted revised FY 2025‑2026 work plan and forwarded to City Council (6‑0)
• Approved removal and relocation of Lily Pad Bench by Michael Todd (6‑0)

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission will consider design reviews for a new Home2Suites hotel on Technology Drive and patio shade structures at University Village. The meeting will also approve the April 8, 2025, commission minutes.

• Approve April 8, 2025, ARC minutes
• Review Home2Suites hotel design on Technology Drive
• Review patio shade structures at University Village (Cook Street)

The Architectural Review Commission approved the consent calendar and the April 8 minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. It then approved design review for patio shade structures at 36901 and 36891 Cook Street (6‑0) with two conditions. The commission also approved design review for a new four‑story home‑to‑suites hotel on Technology Drive (APN 694190093) (6‑0) with one condition. Chair John Vuksic recused himself from both design‑review votes because his firm is the project architect.

• Consent calendar approved (7-0)
• April 8 minutes approved (7-0)
• Approved design review for patio shade structures at 36901 & 36891 Cook St (6-0) with sign‑program and concealed utilities conditions
• Approved design review for new four‑story home‑to‑suites hotel on Technology Drive (APN 694190093) (6-0) with internal gutter condition

Public Safety Committee

The committee will consider the consent calendar, which bundles routine items for approval by a single motion. It will also approve the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes and receive several monthly and quarterly reports from the Palm Desert Specialized Units, Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire, the Emergency Services Coordinator, Code Compliance, and the Automated License Plate Readers shared network. Informational updates on Fire Station 102, code compliance, public safety activities, and attendance will be presented, but no formal action is required on those items.

• Approve the consent calendar as presented
• Approve the minutes of the March 11, 2025 Public Safety Committee meeting
• Receive and file Palm Desert Specialized Units reports for March and April 2025
• Receive and file Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire monthly and quarterly reports for March–April 2025
• Receive and file Automated License Plate Readers shared network reports for March and April 2025

The committee approved the consent calendar with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes and received and filed several reports, including specialized units, fire department, code compliance, emergency services, and ALPR reports for March and April 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent calendar (5‑0)
• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Received and filed Palm Desert Specialized Units reports (motion carried)
• Received and filed Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire monthly reports (motion carried)
• Received and filed Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire quarterly report (motion carried)
• Approved Code Compliance Activity reports (motion carried)
• Approved Emergency Services Coordinator reports (motion carried)
• Received and filed Automated License Plate Readers shared network reports (motion carried)

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council held a study session on May 8, 2025 to review the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Financial Plan and the Five‑Year Capital Improvement Program. No action will be taken; the meeting is for informational review only. Council members, the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, the Housing Authority, and the Library Trustees participated.

• Presentation of the FY 2025‑26 Financial Plan
• Review of the Five‑Year Capital Improvement Program
• Discussion of departmental budget summaries (by department and by category)
• Examination of historical fire and police budget projections
• Overview of finance fund descriptions and glossary

The City Council held a study session on May 8, 2025 to review the proposed fiscal year 2025‑26 budget and the five‑year capital improvement program. City Manager Escobedo and Finance Director Chavez presented the financial plan, and department directors summarized their budgets. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded, and the session was adjourned without any decisions.

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will adopt multiple resolutions to initiate and levy annual assessments for the Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 and the Palm Desert Benefit Assessment District No. 1 for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It will also ratify an amendment to Contract No. C44200 with Hermann Design Group for up to $57,500 to design desert‑willow greens and tee‑box renovations. Additional actions include approving the release of PM10 bonds totaling $55,980 and updating the pre‑qualified vendor and contractor list through April 18, 2025.

• Ratify Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C44200 with Hermann Design Group – up to $57,500 for desert‑willow greens and tee‑box renovations
• Release PM10 bonds: $2,420 (Alpha Holdings), $35,700 (Dolce Tract 31071), $13,640 (Gerald Ford Apartments), $4,220 (West Coast Self Storage)
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑027 and 2025‑028 to levy assessments for Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑029 and 2025‑030 to levy assessments for Palm Desert Benefit Assessment District No. 1
• Ratify updated pre‑qualified vendor and contractor list for submissions through April 18, 2025

The City Council approved the issuance of up to $65,000,000 in bonds for Phase I of the Palm Villas at Millennium apartment project, with a vote of 4‑1. The Council also adopted substantial amendments to the Community Development Block Grant action plans, reallocating unspent funds for various city projects, passing the motion 5‑0. All other consent‑calendar items, resolutions and appointments were approved unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved up to $65M bond issuance for Phase I Palm Villas at Millennium (4‑1)
• Adopted CDBG substantial amendments reallocating $180,000, $59,723.44, $32,467.73, $50,000 and $110,000 (5‑0)
• Released PM10 bonds totaling $56,? (Alpha Holdings $2,420; DOLCE Tract $35,700; Gerald Ford Apartments $13,640; West Coast Self Storage $4,220) (5‑0)
• Ratified Amendment 4 to Contract C44200 with Hermann Design Group for up to $57,500 (5‑0)
• Approved levy and collection proceedings for the Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (5‑0)
• Approved levy and collection proceedings for the Palm Desert Benefit Assessment District No. 1 (5‑0)
• Accepted resignation and appointed new representatives to the CVMSHCP Trails Management Subcommittee (5‑0)
• Ratified updated vendor and contractor pre‑qualification list through April 18, 2025 (5‑0)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will approve the consent calendar and the minutes from the April 1 meeting. It will review and provide comments on draft concept, landscape, and construction plans for the Civic Center Park playground improvements. The meeting also includes informational updates from partner organizations and city staff on various recreation projects.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the April 1, 2025 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting
• Review and comment on draft concept and landscape plans for Civic Center Park playground improvements
• Receive updates from partner organizations (Aquatic Center, First Tee, Friends of the Desert Mountains, Family YMCA, Desert Recreation District)
• City staff informational reports on projects such as the Skate Park at Civic Center Park

The Parks and Recreation Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar presented. It also unanimously approved the meeting minutes from April 1, 2025. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0)
• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Palm Desert Planning Commission meeting on 2025-05-06 contains no listed items or decisions; it appears to be a placeholder with no content.

Library Advisory Committee

The Library Advisory Committee will consider routine items on the consent calendar, including approval of the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes. No business items are listed for discussion. The meeting will also feature informational updates from the City Council liaison and city staff, as well as reports on library membership, recent updates, and attendance. No formal actions are planned beyond the consent calendar approval.

• Approval of the consent calendar (routine items)
• Approval of March 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Informational update from City Council liaison
• City staff updates on library projects and membership
• Attendance report for the Library Advisory Committee

The Library Advisory Committee approved the consent calendar as presented, with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting, also by a 5‑0 vote. No other business items were acted upon.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will consider a range of items, including closed‑session negotiations with Dick's Sporting Goods, routine consent‑calendar approvals, and several contract awards. A key decision is the authorization of a $75,000 contingency for supplemental plan review, inspections, and related services under Contract No. C48010. Other notable actions include landscape‑maintenance contracts for Areas 1 and 2 and a change order for ADA upgrades at the State Building.

• Closed‑session negotiation with Dick's Sporting Goods (APN 640‑140‑020) on price and terms
• Authorize $75,000 contingency for supplemental plan review, inspections, and related services (Contract No. C48010)
• Award $367,764 annual landscape‑maintenance contract to Mariposa Landscapes for Area 1, with up to $95,000 extra work
• Ratify $41,394.31 change order for ADA upgrades at the State Building (Contract No. C48610)
• Ratify letters of support for AB 650 housing legislation and Indian Wells Whitewater Channel Lining Project

The council adopted the final concept plan for a new park on Dinah Shore in north Palm Desert and approved naming it Dave Erwin Park. It also approved a one‑time $230,747 increase in admission fees for the Palm Desert Aquatic Center. In addition, the council designated the Sandpiper Circle 4 condominiums as a historic district and awarded two multi‑year landscape‑maintenance contracts to Mariposa Landscapes.

• Approved final concept plan for North Palm Desert Community Park (Project CPK00002) (5-0)
• Approved park name “Dave Erwin Park” (3-1, Quintanilla abstaining)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-024 to increase Aquatic Center admission fees, authorizing $230,747 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-025 designating Sandpiper Circle 4 Condominiums as a historic district (5-0)
• Awarded Landscape Maintenance Area 1 contract to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for $367,764 annual (5-0)
• Awarded Landscape Maintenance Area 2 contract to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for $288,588 annual (5-0)
• Ratified Change Order 1 to Contract C48610 with R Dependable Construction for ADA upgrades, $41,394.31 change (5-0)
• Authorized $75,000 contingency for supplemental plan review, inspections, and related services (Contract C48010) (5-0)

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to review several city initiatives. No formal action will be taken during this meeting.

• Review of the Palm Desert Vision Zero Strategy, including Safe Routes to School and Older Adults plans
• Discussion on code inconsistencies for landscape maintenance and construction start times
• Feedback on future operations of the El Paseo Courtesy Cart program

The City Council expressed support for extending the hours of the El Paseo courtesy cart program while postponing any expansion of its service area. Council members agreed that the municipal code on landscape maintenance and construction start times should be amended and asked staff to develop options. They also requested a prioritized project list for the Active Transportation Subcommittee and suggested exploring walking‑to‑school strategies.

• Supported extending El Paseo courtesy cart hours; expansion postponed
• Agreed to amend landscape maintenance and construction start‑time code; staff to draft options
• Requested prioritized project list for Active Transportation Subcommittee review
• Recommended staff identify low‑cost, high‑return projects for possible Measure G funding
• Suggested exploring strategies to promote walking to school

Historic Preservation Committee

The Cultural Resources Preservation Committee will consider a recommendation to designate a single-family house at 73411 Willow Street as a historic landmark. The committee will also approve post-meeting minutes from March 26, 2025, and receive informational updates.

• Recommendation to designate 73411 Willow St as a historic landmark
• Approval of March 26, 2025, post-meeting minutes
• Hybrid meeting with in-person and Zoom access
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Updates to CRPC meeting schedule

The Cultural Resources Preservation Committee unanimously approved its consent calendar and the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution designating the single‑family house at 73411 Willow Street as a historic landmark.

• Approved consent calendar (7‑0)
• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recommended historic landmark designation for 73411 Willow Street (7‑0)

Architectural Review Commission

The agenda for the Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission meeting on April 22, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific proposals, contracts, or hearings. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving its work plan for the 2025-26 fiscal year and its regular meeting schedule. The body will also receive and file various financial, audit, and vacancy reports for city assets and operations.

• Approval of FY 2025-26 Finance Committee Work Plan
• Single Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024
• Palm Desert Recreational Facilities Corporation audited financial reports for FY ended June 30, 2024
• 4th Quarter 2024 Sales Tax update
• Financial and vacancy reports for Parkview Office Complex and Desert Willow Golf Resort (January-March 2025)

The committee approved the consent calendar, the FY 2025‑26 work plan, and filed several audit and financial reports. It also adopted a regular quarterly meeting schedule for the fourth Tuesday of January, April, July, and October. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑to‑0 vote.

• Approve consent calendar (6‑0)
• Approve FY 2025‑26 Finance Committee Work Plan (6‑0)
• Receive and file Single Audit Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 (6‑0)
• Receive and file Palm Desert Recreational Facilities Corp audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 (6‑0)
• Receive and file 4th Quarter 2024 Sales Tax update (6‑0)
• Receive and file General Fund Financial Reports Jan‑Mar 2025 (6‑0)
• Receive and file City Treasurer’s Investment Report Jan‑Mar 2025 (6‑0)
• Establish regular quarterly meeting schedule (fourth Tuesday of Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct) (6‑0)

Civic Engagement Committee

The Civic Engagement Committee will approve the consent calendar and the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. It will review the proposed civic‑engagement promotional sticker design and discuss the annual review of current civic‑engagement programs. Informational updates from the City Council liaison, city staff, and reports on committee structure, board vacancies, and attendance will also be presented.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the January 16, 2025 meeting
• Review Civic Engagement Promotional Sticker Design
• Annual review of current Civic Engagement programs (2024‑2025)
• Informational updates: City Council liaison, city staff, committee structure, board vacancies, attendance report

The committee approved the consent calendar and the minutes of the Jan. 16, 2025 meeting, each by a unanimous 6‑to‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken; members discussed a promotional sticker design, program reviews, and received updates on city‑council liaison priorities, staff projects, and upcoming board vacancies. The chair asked staff to research extending chair terms to two years for the next meeting.

• Approved consent calendar (6-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 16, 2025 meeting (6-0)

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board will consider routine consent items, including approval of the March 25, 2025 minutes and the February‑28 and March‑31, 2025 financial statements. The board will discuss and vote to approve the fiscal year 2025‑26 initiatives and focus areas for the district. Additional business items include a construction update and a report on Bandwango activations, both of which will be received and filed.

• Approve FY 2025‑26 EPPBID Initiatives and Focus Areas
• Approve minutes of the March 25, 2025 meeting
• Approve financial statements for February 28 and March 31, 2025
• Receive and file the El Paseo construction update
• Review and approve the Bandwango activations update

The board approved the FY 2025‑26 El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District initiatives and focus areas, with a 5‑to‑0 vote. It also approved the consent calendar, the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes, and the February‑March 2025 financial statements. Updates on the El Paseo construction project, marketing activities, and wayfinding sign design were presented with no actions taken. The board received requests to discuss paver designs at non‑raised crosswalks and to consider a special meeting in May.

• Approved consent calendar (motion carried)
• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial statements for Feb 28 and Mar 31, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 EPPBID initiatives and focus areas (5‑0)
• Approved Bandwango activations update (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Palm Desert Planning Commission meeting on 2025-04-15 contains no listed items or decisions, only procedural boilerplate.

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council will hold a study session to receive an update on the Unified Development Code and Development Regulations Assessment Report. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• Study session on Unified Development Code assessment
• Review of Development Regulations Assessment Report
• Detailed review of current ordinances
• Supplemental material for UDC Assessment Report presentation

The council held a study session on April 10, 2025. Principal Planner Melloni introduced Clarion Associates to present an update on the Unified Development Code and Development Regulations Assessment Report. Council members provided commentary, but no formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will hold a closed‑session discussion on pending litigation, then move to routine consent items and several resolutions. Council members will ratify letters of support for state university projects and legislative bills, and adopt work plans for the Homelessness and Public Safety Task Forces. The council will also approve a change order to contract C47750 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for additional arboricultural services up to $275,000, and award contract C49090 to Tri‑Star Contracting II, Inc. for on‑call street maintenance up to $150,000 for FY 2024‑25 and $500,000 annually thereafter.

• Approve Change Order No. 1 to C47750 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for up to $275,000 additional arboricultural services (total annual amount $1,389,125)
• Award Contract No. C49090 to Tri‑Star Contracting II, Inc. for on‑call street maintenance up to $150,000 FY 2024‑25 and $500,000 annually for 38 months
• Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C41450 with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates to extend term by one year
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C47070 with Flock Safety for expansion of the automated license‑plate recognition system
• Approve the Homelessness Task Force 2025 Annual Work Plan

The Palm Desert City Council unanimously approved a series of routine items, including the consent calendar, meeting minutes, and warrant registers. It also ratified several letters of support, adopted administrative policies, and approved multiple contracts and amendments, such as a change order for arboricultural services and a street‑maintenance agreement with Tri‑Star Contracting. Additionally, the council approved an interim city manager employment agreement for Christopher Escobedo effective March 24, 2025. All motions passed with a 5‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved consent calendar (5‑0)
• Approved March 27, 2025 council minutes (5‑0)
• Approved warrant registers for 3/20/2025‑4/3/2025 (5‑0)
• Ratified letters of support for CSUSB AI/VR research center (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑020 administrative policy (5‑0)
• Approved Change Order No.1 with West Coast Arborists up to $275,000 (5‑0)
• Awarded contract C49090 to Tri‑Star for street maintenance (up to $150,000 FY24‑25, $500,000 annually) (5‑0)
• Approved Interim City Manager Employment Agreement No. C49100 for Christopher Escobedo (5‑0)

Cultural Arts Committee

The Palm Desert Cultural Arts Committee will approve the consent calendar and the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive and file a project status report for April 2025 and an informational report on the FY 2025‑2026 public art budget and projects. The committee will also identify and establish three to five priorities for its FY 2025‑2026 work plan.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the March 12, 2025 meeting
• Receive and file April 2025 project status report
• Receive and file FY 2025‑2026 public art budget informational report
• Identify and establish three to five priorities for the FY 2025‑2026 work plan

The committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, the March 12, 2025 minutes, and filed the April 2025 project status and FY 2025/2026 public‑art budget reports. It also approved the FY 2025‑2026 Cultural Arts work plan. All motions carried 6‑0.

• Approved consent calendar (6-0)
• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Received and filed April 2025 project status report (6-0)
• Received and filed FY 2025/2026 public art budget informational report (6-0)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 Cultural Arts work plan (6-0)

Housing Commission

The Palm Desert Housing Commission will review a recommendation for the Palm Desert Housing Authority to approve its proposed FY 2025‑26 budget and Capital Improvement Plan for inclusion in the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Plan. Commissioners will also consider a resolution setting the regular meeting dates for fiscal year 2025/2026. Routine consent‑calendar items and the approval of March 12, 2025 minutes are also on the agenda. Informational reports on lease activity and the Home Improvement Program will be presented with no formal action.

• Recommendation to approve FY 2025‑26 Palm Desert Housing Authority Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution to establish regular meeting dates for FY 2025/2026
• Approval of the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting
• Consent calendar approval of routine items
• Informational reports: February 2025 FGA monthly lease report and Home Improvement Program activity report

The commission approved the consent calendar unanimously and adopted the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution setting regular meeting dates for FY 2025/2026. The commission also approved the proposed FY 2025‑2026 Housing Authority budget and capital improvement plan by a 4‑to‑1 vote.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution setting regular meeting dates FY 2025/2026 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget and capital improvement plan (4-1, one NOE)

Architectural Review Commission

The Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission will first approve routine items on the consent calendar and the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a design review request that seeks height, setback, and landscape exceptions for a proposed wall on the vacant property at 77620 Mountain View. The meeting will also include brief reports from commissioners, city staff, and an attendance report before adjourning.

• Approve the consent calendar as presented (routine items).
• Approve the March 25, 2025 Architectural Review Commission minutes.
• Consider a design review for height, setback, and landscape exceptions for a wall at 77620 Mountain View.
• Reports & remarks from commissioners, city staff, and attendance report.
• Adjournment; next regular meeting scheduled for April 22, 2025.

The Architectural Review Commission approved the consent calendar and the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved a design review for a height, setback, and landscape exception for a proposed wall on the vacant property at 77620 Mountain View (Case No. MISC25‑0009) with specific material and boulder requirements, again by a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Consent Calendar approved (4-0)
• March 25, 2025 minutes approved (4-0)
• Approved design review for height, setback, and landscape exception for wall at 77620 Mountain View (Case MISC25-0009) with conditions (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will consider a resolution to grant a conditional use permit for a real estate office in an existing ground‑floor commercial building at 73375 El Paseo, Suite D. The commission will also continue the public hearing on General Plan Amendment 24‑0001 and Change of Zone 24‑0002, moving it to April 15, 2025. Routine items include approval of the consent calendar and the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2889 for a conditional use permit at 73375 El Paseo, Suite D
• Continue public hearing for General Plan Amendment 24‑0001 and Change of Zone 24‑0002 to April 15, 2025
• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the March 18, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• No business items listed

The commission approved the consent calendar and the March 18, 2025 minutes. It adopted Resolution No. 2889, granting a conditional use permit for a real‑estate office at 73375 El Paseo, Suite D. The commission also voted to continue the public hearing on General Plan Amendment 24‑0001 and Change of Zone 24‑0002 to April 15, 2025.

• Approved consent calendar as presented
• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025
• Adopted Resolution No. 2889 granting conditional use permit for real‑estate office at 73375 El Paseo (3‑1)
• Continued public hearing for General Plan Amendment 24‑0001 and Change of Zone 24‑0002 to April 15, 2025 (4‑0)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will consider a recommendation to the City Council to approve the Year 2 admission‑fee increase for the Palm Desert Aquatic Center. It will also review an update on the agreement with park designer Interwest and vote on adopting a key‑performance‑indicator scoring system for each park. Routine consent items and informational updates from partner organizations will also be addressed.

• Discuss Palm Desert Aquatic Center Year 2 fee increase
• Update on agreement between the City and park designer Interwest (Community Park)
• Approve KPI scoring system for each park and six‑month reporting structure
• Approve consent calendar items
• Approve minutes of the March 4, 2025 meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar and the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. Members voted 6‑1 to recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed Year 2 admission‑fee increase for the Palm Desert Aquatic Center. The committee also unanimously approved a key‑performance‑indicator scoring system for each park and a six‑month reporting structure. No formal actions were taken on the Interwest agreement update or the skate‑park item.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended City Council approve Year 2 Aquatic Center fee increase (6-1)
• Approved KPI scoring system for each park (7-0)
• Approved six-month parks reporting structure (7-0)

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council and Housing Authority will hold a public hearing regarding a loan and land conveyance for the Arc Village project. The body will also review routine consent items, including city seal redesign and staff travel. A public hearing for the CDBG Program Year 2024 plan has been continued to a date uncertain.

• Proposed $4,680,000 Housing Authority loan to Chelsea Investment Corporation for 39 low-income rental units at Arc Village
• Approval of a short-term lease with Blieu Companies for suite 117 at the Parkview Building (April to September 2025)
• Appointment of Mayor Harnik and Councilmember Pradetto to a city seal redesign subcommittee
• Rejection of all proposals for camera procurement and monitoring at Housing Authority properties
• Authorization of out-of-state travel for the Deputy Director of Economic Development and a Senior Management Analyst

The council voted 5‑0 to authorize a $4,680,000 loan and a $1,680,000 appropriation from the Housing Asset Fund for the ARC Village development. It also approved a short‑term lease with Blieu Companies for suite 117 at the Parkview Building and rejected all camera‑procurement proposals for Housing Authority properties. Additional actions included approving the consent calendar and authorizing out‑of‑state travel for two staff members.

• Approved consent calendar (5‑0)
• Approved lease with Blieu Companies for suite 117 at Parkview Building (5‑0)
• Rejected camera procurement proposals for Housing Authority properties (5‑0)
• Authorized out‑of‑state travel for Deputy Director of Economic Development to ICSC conference in Las Vegas (5‑0)
• Authorized substitute travel for Senior Management Analyst to US Housing and Community Development Conference in Dallas (5‑0)
• Authorized $4,680,000 Housing Authority loan for ARC Village project (5‑0)
• Authorized $1,680,000 appropriation from Housing Asset Fund for ARC Village project (5‑0)
• Adopted Housing Authority Resolution HA-128 amending Disposition Development and Loan Agreement for ARC Village project (5‑0)

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council held a study session to receive updates on two items. Council members will hear a report on the Hillside Objective Design Standards project (case ZOA25-0001) and on the redesign of the city seal. No formal action or vote will be taken; the council will simply file the updates and consider the presented considerations.

• Update on the Hillside Objective Design Standards project (case ZOA25-0001)
• Update on the City Seal redesign process

The Palm Desert City Council met in a study session on March 27, 2025. Council members received updates on the Hillside Objective Design Standards project and the city seal redesign process. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the session.

Historic Preservation Committee

The Cultural Resources Preservation Committee will consider two recommendations: one for the City Council to approve the Historic Context Statement and certify the city‑wide Historic Resources Survey, and another to adopt the committee’s work plan for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The committee will also vote to approve the consent calendar and the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting. Public comment is permitted on agenda items within a three‑minute limit.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of February 26, 2025 meeting
• Recommend City Council approve Historic Context Statement and certify city‑wide Historic Resources Survey
• Recommend City Council approve Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Work Plan for FY 2025‑2026
• No public hearings scheduled

The Cultural Resources Preservation Committee approved its consent calendar and the February 26, 2025 minutes. It then recommended that the City Council accept the Historic Context Statement and certify the city‑wide Historic Resources Survey. The committee also recommended approval of its FY 2025/2026 work plan, adding a public outreach component.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0)
• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended City Council accept Historic Context Statement and certify City-wide Historic Resources Survey (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve FY 2025/2026 work plan with outreach plan (6-0)

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board will hold a goal‑setting session to review and comment on the proposed 2025 EPPBID Board Goals. No consent calendar items or informational reports are scheduled. Public comment is permitted for up to three minutes per speaker. The meeting will be conducted as a hybrid session.

• 2025 EPPBID Board Goal Setting Session – review and provide input on proposed board goals (PDF attached)

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board held a special meeting on March 25, 2025. Board members discussed goals, social‑media partners, sponsorship ideas, and upcoming summer improvements such as benches and crosswalks, but no formal actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 a.m.

Architectural Review Commission

The Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission will consider routine items on the Consent Calendar and approve the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. The commission will also vote on two design review applications: a façade modification for White House Black Market at 73061 El Paseo Suites 6&7, and revisions to the four‑story Staybridge Suites hotel at 74755 Technology Drive, the latter with conditions on grading and final construction documents. Public comment is allowed on each agenda item for up to three minutes.

• Approve Consent Calendar (routine items)
• Approve March 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve design review for White House Black Market façade modification at 73061 El Paseo Suites 6&7
• Approve design review for Staybridge Suites hotel revisions at 74755 Technology Drive with grading and document review conditions

The Architectural Review Commission approved the design review for the Staybridge Suites hotel at 74755 Technology Drive, adding three conditions on grading, final document review, and a paint sample. The commission also approved a façade modification design review for the White House Black Market storefront at 73061 El Paseo Suites 6&7, requiring removal of a trim detail and an updated material board. The consent calendar and the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes were each approved unanimously. No public comments were received and no other items were acted upon.

• Approved Consent Calendar (6-0)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved design review for White House Black Market façade modification (Case MISC25-0004) with conditions (6-0)
• Approved design review for Staybridge Suites hotel (Case MISC25-0008) with conditions (5-0)

Library Advisory Committee

The Library Advisory Committee will consider and vote on the routine items on the consent calendar, which are approved by a single motion. The committee will also approve the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes. Additionally, the committee will receive and file February 2025 library updates covering statistics, programs, and budget information. No other agenda items are scheduled for discussion.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items) by one motion
• Approve February 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive and file February 2025 library updates (statistics, programs, budget)
• Review and file attendance report
• Allow non‑agenda public comments (up to three minutes per speaker)

The Library Advisory Committee approved the consent calendar with a 5‑to‑0 vote. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (motion carried, vote not recorded)

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

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

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports. It will recommend that the City Council authorize staff to submit the reports to the State Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar approval, approval of the January 7, 2025 minutes, and informational updates.

• Approve the consent calendar (routine items) by a single motion
• Approve the draft minutes from the January 7, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Review the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports and recommend council authorization for submission to OPR and HCD
• No public hearings scheduled for this meeting
• Provide informational reports such as a summary of City Council actions and committee updates

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council will hold a study session to review programs and resources provided by the California Department of Insurance. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this session.

• Presentation by the California Department of Insurance on programs and resources

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will consider several routine items on the consent calendar, including the adoption of Ordinance 1427 to dissolve the Marketing Committee and Ordinance 1428 to update bylaws for boards and commissions. The council will also vote on resolutions approving Final Tract Maps No. 38866 and No. 38434-2. A public hearing will be held on a proposed one‑time increase in admission fees for the Palm Desert Aquatic Center, with an appropriation of $497,527 authorized. All items are presented for council action at the March 13, 2025 meeting.

• Adopt Ordinance 1427 dissolving the Marketing Committee
• Adopt Ordinance 1428 amending bylaws for boards, commissions, committees
• Adopt Resolution approving Final Tract Map No. 38866
• Adopt Resolution approving Final Tract Map No. 38434-2
• Public hearing and resolution to increase Aquatic Center admission fees, authorizing $497,527

Cultural Arts Committee

The Palm Desert Cultural Arts Committee will approve routine items on the consent calendar and adopt the December 11, 2024 minutes. It will receive informational reports on the city poet laureate and library arts programming. The committee will select artwork for a traffic‑signal vinyl wrap and consider two major public‑art expenditures: a $100,000 purchase of the "Rising Inversion" sculpture for Ironwood Park and a $106,267.25 contract increase for the Dueling Palms sculpture.

• Approve consent calendar items with one motion
• Adopt minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting
• Select and approve artwork for a vinyl art wrap on a traffic signal cabinet
• Recommend $100,000 purchase of "Rising Inversion" sculpture for Ironwood Park
• Recommend $106,267.25 contract increase for the Dueling Palms sculpture

Housing Commission

The Palm Desert Housing Commission will approve the consent calendar and the minutes from February 12, 2025, and file the Home Improvement Program activity report for January 2025. It will vote to reject all proposals for camera procurement, installation, and off‑site monitoring services for residential properties. The commission will also consider establishing an ad hoc subcommittee to evaluate future monitoring services for the fifteen Palm Desert Housing Authority properties. Additional informational reports on city council actions, monthly housing operations, resident activities, and the Las Serenas pool rehabilitation project will be presented.

• Approve the consent calendar as presented
• Approve the Minutes of February 12, 2025
• Receive and file the Home Improvement Program Activity Report for January 2025
• Reject all proposals for Camera Procurement, Installation and Off‑Site Monitoring Service for Residential Properties
• Establish an ad hoc subcommittee to evaluate future monitoring services for the fifteen Palm Desert Housing Authority properties

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will recommend a resolution to amend the Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery (VICR) fees, setting the standard impound fee at $275 and the DUI‑related impound fee at $1,190. The committee will also approve the February 2025 reports for Palm Desert Specialized Units, Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire, Code Compliance, Citizens on Patrol, and the Automated License Plate Reader shared network. Routine items on the consent calendar, including minutes from the February 11 meeting, will be approved as well.

• Amend Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery fees: $275 standard, $1,190 DUI‑related
• Approve Palm Desert Specialized Units February 2025 report
• Approve Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire February 2025 report
• Approve Code Compliance February 2025 report
• Approve Citizens on Patrol (COP) February 2025 reports

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission will approve its consent calendar and the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting. It will consider a sign program amendment for an existing multi‑tenant commercial building north of Highway 111, about 505 feet east of Deep Canyon Road. The commission will also review landscaping plans for Phase 1 of Site A at Palm Desert Country Club and provide feedback on the design of a new library facility.

• Approve sign program amendment for commercial building north of Highway 111, ~505 ft east of Deep Canyon Road
• Approve design review for Phase 1 landscaping at Palm Desert Country Club Site A
• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes from February 11, 2025 meeting
• Provide feedback on design of new library facility

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Committee will consider routine consent items and approve the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting. The committee will also receive informational updates from partner organizations including the Palm Desert Aquatic Center, First Tee – Coachella Valley, and Friends of the Desert Mountains. No other actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of the February 4, 2025 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting
• Consent calendar routine approvals (items not detailed in agenda)
• Informational update from Palm Desert Aquatic Center
• Informational update from First Tee – Coachella Valley
• Informational update from Friends of the Desert Mountains

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission agenda for March 4, 2025 contains no listed items or descriptions, only placeholders and procedural elements.

Homelessness Task Force

The agenda for the Palm Desert Homelessness Task Force meeting on March 3, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to have only procedural placeholders.

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items and several major actions, including adopting a special‑tax levy ordinance for the Shadow Ridge Public Services district and dissolving the Marketing Committee while creating a Public Affairs Marketing Panel. The council will also vote on multiple housing‑related contracts, notably a five‑year affordable‑housing management agreement with National Community Renaissance for up to $832,356 annually. Additional items include authorizing consultant agreements for housing program administration and ratifying a pool‑maintenance contract for Housing Authority properties.

• Adopt Ordinance 1426 authorizing a special tax levy for the Palm Desert Community Facilities District No. 2025‑1 (Shadow Ridge Public Services).
• Introduce ordinance dissolving the Marketing Committee and adopt a resolution establishing a Public Affairs Marketing Panel.
• Approve award of a five‑year Affordable Housing Compliance and Property Management Services contract to National Community Renaissance, up to $832,356 annually.
• Authorize City Manager to award multiple consultant agreements for Affordable Housing Administrative Services, not to exceed $50,000 initially and $100,000 annually thereafter.
• Ratify a six‑month V.M. Pool Maintenance and Repair agreement for Housing Authority properties, not to exceed $95,400.

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council held a study session to review two items. Council members will examine the proposed 2025 City Council goals and give input on them. They will also review design proposals for the citywide wayfinding and entry monument signage and provide feedback. No formal decisions will be made during this meeting.

• Review and provide input on proposed 2025 City Council goals
• Review design proposals for citywide wayfinding and entry monument signage (Project No. MST00003) and provide feedback

Historic Preservation Committee

The Cultural Resources Preservation Committee will approve routine consent items and the minutes from its October 23, 2024 meeting. It will then consider a recommendation to the City Council to designate the Sandpiper Circle 4 condominiums, located south of El Paseo Drive on Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 640-230-002 through 640-230-027, as a historic landmark district. The recommendation would be presented as a resolution under Municipal Code Section 29.50.010.

• Approve the consent calendar (routine items) as presented
• Approve the minutes from the October 23, 2024 CRPC meeting
• Consider recommendation (CRPC24-0005) to designate Sandpiper Circle 4 condos as a historic landmark district
• Public hearing notice for the Sandpiper Circle 4 historic designation
• Adjournment and scheduling of the next meeting on March 26, 2025

Homelessness Task Force

The Palm Desert Homelessness Taskforce will approve its consent calendar and adopt the minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting. It will receive the City Net December 2024 Impact Report and the October‑December 2024 Code Compliance Activity Report. The board will vote to prioritize existing housing and homeless resources and to forgo further tiny home development. Public comment and informational updates on legislation and point‑in‑time counts are also scheduled.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting
• Receive City Net December 2024 Impact Report
• Receive October‑December 2024 Code Compliance Activity Report
• Prioritize existing housing resources and forgo tiny home development

Architectural Review Commission

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

Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee

The Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee will receive status reports on its 2024/2025 workplan and artificial turf policy. The meeting includes presentations on energy infrastructure and solar initiatives.

• Presentation on the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Energy/North Sphere Energy Infrastructure Partnership
• Presentation on the Citywide Photovoltaic Project
• Review of Artificial Turf Policy status report
• Update on the 2024/2025 Workplan

Library Advisory Committee

The Library Advisory Committee will approve the consent calendar and the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss and provide feedback on library updates, usage statistics, and the budget for January 2025. The meeting also includes time for non‑agenda public comments, informational reports, and an attendance report before adjourning.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the January 27, 2025 meeting
• Discuss library updates, statistics, and January 2025 budget
• Review attendance report (LAC Attendance Report - current.pdf)
• Allow non‑agenda public comments (up to three minutes per speaker)

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board will consider routine consent items, approve the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting, and adopt the financial statements for January 2025. The board will vote on a mid‑year budget adjustment and discuss a schedule for planning the FY 25‑26 budget. Additional updates include on‑street parking striping, a courtesy cart program, and a report on Fashion Week and Palm Desert Food & Wine.

• Approve the mid‑year budget adjustment (see MID‑YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT.pdf)
• Discuss and set a schedule for FY 25‑26 budget planning (FY 25‑26 Budget Planning Discussion.pdf)
• Provide feedback on the Courtesy Cart Program implementation (Courtesy Cart Program Update.pdf)
• Update on the On‑Street Parking Striping Plan (Update for On‑street Parking Striping Plan.pdf)
• Update on Fashion Week, Food & Wine events (FASHION WEEK, FOOD AND WINE UPDATE.pdf)

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission agenda for February 18, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to have no substantive agenda items.

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council will hold a study session to review updates on the Circulation Element of the General Plan and the progress of a new library facility. No official action will be taken.

• Review of General Plan Circulation Element update
• Update on New Library Facility project design
• Review of Riverside County withdrawal agreement
• Review of DCCD 5-year Library Lease Agreement
• Review of conceptual design services contract

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will consider a consent calendar and adopt Ordinance 1425 amending sections of the municipal code. It will also approve several contracts, including a $200,000 amendment to the traffic signal maintenance agreement with St. Francis Electric and a $151,757.33 change order for the PD Link Phase 2 project. Additionally, the council will authorize a $130,000 prepayment for the July 4, 2025 Independence Day celebration and adopt a resolution to replace the city’s Standard Details and Design Guidelines.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 1425 amending Title 25 sections of the Palm Desert Municipal Code
• Approve Amendment No. 4 to Contract C40350 with St. Francis Electric, LLC for up to $200,000 for traffic signal preventive maintenance and emergency on‑call services
• Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract C47830 with Granite Construction Company for $151,757.33 for the PD Link Phase 2 Project
• Approve prepayment of up to $130,000 for the July 4, 2025 Independence Day celebration event
• Adopt resolution to repeal and replace the City of Palm Desert Standard Details and Design Guidelines

Cultural Arts Committee

The agenda for the February 12, 2025 Cultural Arts Committee meeting contains no listed items, only boilerplate headings and placeholders.

Housing Commission

The Palm Desert Housing Commission will review routine consent items, approve the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting, and receive the December 2024 Home Improvement Program report. The commission will vote on three major action items: an $80,000 increase to the not‑to‑exceed amount for John Harrison Contracting, ratification of a pool‑maintenance agreement with V.M. Pool up to $95,400 (plus $15,000 for extra services), and rejection of all camera‑system proposals with a plan to re‑issue a smaller‑scale RFP. Public comment is allowed for each agenda item within a three‑minute limit.

• Authorize an $80,000 increase to the not‑to‑exceed amount for John Harrison Contracting, Inc. for FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26 (aggregate $108,500 each fiscal year).
• Ratify a six‑month pool, spa, and water‑feature maintenance agreement with V.M. Pool Maintenance not to exceed $95,400, plus $15,000 for additional services.
• Reject all proposals for camera procurement, installation, and off‑site monitoring for residential properties and direct staff to re‑solicit a revised, smaller‑scale RFP.
• Approve the consent calendar containing routine items.
• Approve the minutes of the January 8, 2025 Housing Commission meeting.

Architectural Review Commission

The commission will approve the consent calendar and the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. It will then review three action items: a sign program amendment for an existing multi‑tenant commercial building north of Highway 111, a façade modification for Restoration Hardware at 73100 El Paseo (suites 3‑10), and a façade modification for Lovesac retail at 73‑199 El Paseo (suites C‑D). Staff recommends approval of each item with specified design conditions.

• Approve consent calendar as presented
• Approve minutes of the January 28, 2025 meeting
• Consider sign program amendment for a commercial building north of Highway 111, approx. 505 ft east of Deep Canyon Road
• Approve façade modification for Restoration Hardware at 73100 El Paseo, suites 3‑10 (awning color “Heather Beige”)
• Approve façade modification for Lovesac retail at 73‑199 El Paseo, suites C‑D (dark tile plank finish “Walnut” brown)

Public Safety Committee

The Palm Desert Public Safety Committee will consider routine items on the consent calendar, including approval of the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes and several monthly reports. It will also review and vote to approve the committee’s 2025 Work Plan presentation. Public comments are limited to three minutes per item.

• Approve the consent calendar as presented
• Approve the minutes of the January 21, 2025 PSC special meeting
• Approve the Palm Desert Specialized Unit January 2025 report
• Approve the Automated License Plate Reader Shared Network Information January 2025 report
• Review and approve the Public Safety Committee’s 2025 Work Plan presentation

Public Affairs Marketing Panel

The agenda for the February 4, 2025 meeting is procedural and does not list any specific items for decision, vote, or discussion.

Public Affairs Marketing Panel

The Palm Desert Public Affairs Marketing Panel meeting on February 4, 2025 has no listed agenda items. The agenda contains only generic placeholders and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss a conceptual plan for the north Palm Desert Community Park and a second-year admission fee increase for the Palm Desert Aquatic Center. The body will also consider the placement of a dedication bench for Buford Crites.

• Updated conceptual plan for the north Palm Desert Community Park
• Year 2 admission fee increase for the Palm Desert Aquatic Center
• Placement of a dedication bench for former City Councilmember Buford Crites
• Staff updates on Civic Center Park volleyball sand and Joe Mann Park fencing

Planning Commission

The agenda for the February 4, 2025, meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission contains no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed in the provided text.

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The agenda for the Palm Desert El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board meeting on January 28, 2025 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive business.

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission will consider routine items such as the consent calendar and approval of the December 10, 2024 meeting minutes. It will review and conditionally approve a façade modification for O’Reilly Auto Parts at 72875 Highway 111. The commission will also approve the design review for a project proposing 146 detached residential units within University Park. Finally, staff will seek feedback on proposed city wayfinding signs and designs for Fire Stations 33 and 71.

• Approve the consent calendar (routine items).
• Approve minutes of the December 10, 2024 meeting.
• Approve design review for O’Reilly Auto Parts façade modification at 72875 Highway 111, with sign‑area paint restrictions and a separate sign permit requirement.
• Approve design review for a development of 146 detached residential units in University Park.
• Provide feedback on proposed city wayfinding signs and designs for Fire Stations 33 and 71.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider the Consent Calendar, which contains routine items for a single motion. It will approve the minutes from the September 24, 2024 meeting and receive several reports for filing, including the Independent Accountants’ Report on Measure A Transportation Fund and the City’s audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ended June 30, 2024. Additional reports to be filed are the General Fund financial reports for September‑December 2024, the City Treasurer’s investment reports for the same period, and financial reports from Desert Willow Golf Resort and the Parkview Office Complex. Public comments are allowed on agenda items within a three‑minute limit.

• Approve Consent Calendar (routine items)
• Approve September 24, 2024 Finance Committee minutes
• Receive and file Independent Accountants’ Report on Measure A Transportation Fund (FY ended June 30, 2024)
• Receive and file Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (FY ended June 30, 2024)
• Receive and file Desert Willow Golf Resort Financial Reports (Sept‑Dec 2024)

Library Advisory Committee

The Library Advisory Committee will approve the consent calendar and the minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss recent library updates, usage statistics, and the upcoming budget. Public comments are allowed on non‑agenda items and on items in the consent and action calendars.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of December 9, 2024
• Discuss library updates, statistics, and budget

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

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

Historic Preservation Committee

The meeting agenda contains no listed items or decisions; it appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Palm Desert Planning Commission meeting on 2025-01-21 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without any rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing details.

Public Safety Committee

The committee will hear a presentation on the Haystack Road Traffic Calming Project (no action required). It will approve routine items on the consent calendar, including minutes and various monthly reports. The committee will provide feedback on the city's cooling and warming centers and a recommendation to purchase and install an emergency generator for the Palm Desert Community Center building, and will also discuss the 2025 Public Safety Committee workplan.

• Haystack Road Traffic Calming Project – presentation only
• Consent calendar approvals (minutes, specialized units report, fire department report, code compliance report, emergency services report, COPS report, ALPR report)
• Update on cooling and warming centers and recommendation to purchase/install emergency generator for Palm Desert Community Center
• Development of 2025 Public Safety Committee workplan – feedback requested

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, including minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting and financial statements for November 30 and December 31, 2024. The board will receive updates on the El Paseo sculpture exhibition, on‑street parking striping, the sheriff, and marketing activities. Action items include providing direction on a mid-year budget adjustment and giving feedback on possible restrictions for delivery vehicles on El Paseo.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting
• Approve financial statements for November 30 and December 31, 2024
• Provide direction on a mid-year budget adjustment
• Provide feedback on restricting delivery vehicles on El Paseo

Civic Engagement Committee

The committee will consider approving the consent calendar and the minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting. It will recommend that the City Council adopt the Civic Engagement Committee 2025 Work Plan. Members will also provide feedback on a marketing strategy for civic engagement programs and on the draft Palm Desert Resident Guide.

• Approve consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the October 22, 2024 meeting
• Recommend City Council approve the 2025 Civic Engagement Committee Work Plan
• Provide feedback on creating a civic engagement marketing strategy
• Provide feedback on the design and content of the draft Palm Desert Resident Guide

Public Safety Committee

The agenda for the Palm Desert Public Safety Committee on Jan 14, 2025 contains no listed items; it only shows placeholders and no substantive proposals or decisions.

Architectural Review Commission

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

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council held a study session to receive updates on the FY 2025‑26 Outside Agency Funding Award program and to discuss feedback on business licensing services. Council members also reviewed the status of key development projects and received a presentation on council roles and recently enacted legislation. No formal actions or votes were taken during this meeting.

• FY 2025‑26 Outside Agency Funding Award Update – review of award program and guidelines
• Evaluation of Business Licensing Services – consider bringing licensing in‑house Jan 1 2026 and setting a fixed renewal date
• Update on key projects by the Development Services Department
• City Council Roles and New Laws – presentation on council responsibilities and recent legislation

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will consider a range of items, including closed‑session real‑property negotiations, routine consent‑calendar approvals, and several contract and ordinance actions. Key decisions include approving a contract for Fred Waring Drive intersection work, a new agreement with the Living Desert Zoo, and an amendment to the law‑enforcement services agreement that adds six sworn officers. The council will also authorize park ordinance waivers for the 2025 Half Marathon, 5K and Wildflower Festival events.

• Closed‑session real‑property negotiations for APNs 625‑082‑022, 625‑082‑023 (All About Families) and multiple APNs for Mary Erickson Community Housing
• Approve Contract No. C43350 for Fred Waring Drive at Monterey Avenue and Haystack Road at Hwy 74 intersection modifications
• Approve Contract No. C47980H‑1A with the Living Desert Zoo for funding expansion of education programs
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement adding six sworn officers in two phases
• Approve park ordinance waivers for the 2025 Palm Desert Half Marathon, 5K and Wildflower Festival events

Cultural Arts Committee

The Palm Desert Cultural Arts Committee agenda for Jan 8, 2025 contains no specific items; it only shows placeholders and procedural headings.

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive activity reports. The session focuses on reviewing program and occupancy data from November 2024.

• Approval of December 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Home Improvement Program Activity Report for November 2024
• Falkenberg/Gilliam & Associates (FGA) monthly reports for November 2024
• Resident activities report for November and December 2024

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

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

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss a new disc golf course at Homme Adams Park and a proposal to name a future community park after Dave Erwin. The committee will also review the Baja Park Enhancement Project and approve consent calendar items.

• Discuss new disc golf course at Homme Adams Park/Slaughter Recreation Area
• Park Naming Subcommittee recommendation to name future Community Park for Dave Erwin
• Discuss Baja Park Enhancement Project
• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2024
• 2025 Desert X presentation

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will consider routine consent calendar items and approve the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting. It will adopt Resolution No. 2864 recommending the City Council approve a mitigated negative declaration and monitoring program for the Haystack Channel Improvement Project (SCH No. 2023090542). It will also adopt Resolution No. 2888 approving a precise plan and notice of exemption for a duplex development near the northwest corner of Alessandro Drive and San Jacinto (Assessor’s Parcel 627-182-010).

• Approve consent calendar as presented (routine items).
• Adopt Resolution No. 2864 for Haystack Channel Improvement Project mitigated negative declaration.
• Adopt Resolution No. 2888 for duplex development on San Jacinto near Alessandro Drive.
• Approve the minutes of the December 17, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.

Homelessness Task Force

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Homelessness Task Force

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