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Palm DesertCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
51,551
Per-capita income
$57,793
Median home value
$491,600
Bachelor's or higher
40%
Typical home value $544,379 -2.1% yr/yr · +17% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Reported crime — Palm Desert Police Department (2024)
Violent crime169 (324/100k · 2024)
Property crime1,480 (2,835/100k · 2024)
Homicides0 (0/100k · 2024)
Offenses reported to the FBI UCR/CDE; latest available year. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.
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Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025313 housing units ($118.7M)
🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council District 1 2024-11-05
Joe Pradetto ✓ 2,227 · Gina Nestande ✓ 2,034 · Karina Quintanilla ✓ 1,704 · Anyse Smith 1,801 · Kathleen Kelly 1,673 · Chris Scott 1,505
City Council District 2 2022-11-08
Jan C. Harnik ✓ 6,749 · Evan Trubee ✓ 3,701 · Gregg Akkerman 3,045 · Carlos E. Garcia 1,791 · Gregory Meinhardt 823
City Council District 1 2020-11-03
Gina May Nestande ✓ 10,790 · Kathleen Kelly ✓ 9,533 · Karina Quintanilla ✓ 2,082 · Evan Trubee 7,998 · Steven E. Moyer 7,153 · Susan Marie Weber 1,322
🗳️ Ballot measures (2)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure G
2024-11-05 · Passed — 16,342 yes / 8,599 no
Measure B
2022-11-08 · Passed — 9,829 yes / 8,633 no

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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

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PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, September 01, 2026 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Council Chamber, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 1. Call to Order   2. Roll Call   3. Pledge of Allegiance   4. Non-Agenda Public Comments   This time has been set aside for the public to address the Planning Commission on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Planning Commission to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 5. Consent Calendar   All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the Planning Commission for a separate discussion. Recommendation: To approve the consent calendar as presented. 5.a Approval of Minutes   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Planning Commission_Jul07_2026 - English.pdf Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2026. 6. Action Calendar   The public may comment on individual Action Items within th …
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Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Historic Preservation Committee

Historic Preservation Committee meeting is procedural only

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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Architectural Review Commission

Commission to review church-to-medical-office conversion at 72700 Fred Waring

The Architectural Review Commission will consider approving a design review (Case No. DR-26-0009) for renovating a former church building at 72700 Fred Waring into a medical office. The commission will also vote on minutes from its July 28 and August 11 meetings. No public hearings are scheduled.

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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12 :30 P . m . - 1 :30 P . m . Administrative Conference Room, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 1. Call to Order   2. Roll Call   3. Non-Agenda Public Comment   This time has been set aside for the public to address the Architectural Review Commission on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Commission to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 4. Consent Calendar   All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the Architectural Review Commission for a separate discussion. Recommendation: To approve the consent calendar as presented. 4.a Approval of Minutes   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Architectural Review Commission_Jul28_2026 - English.pdf 2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Architectural Review Commission_Aug11_2026 - English.pdf Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of July 28 and August 11, 2026. 5. Business Items   Items listed in this section are pr …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

Council to review commercial compliance program and new library design approach

This is a study session only; no formal action will be taken. The City Council will receive a presentation on the Commercial Compliance Program and discuss its objectives, priorities, and administrative framework. They will also receive an update on the Progressive Design-Build procurement for the new Palm Desert Library and provide feedback on the preferred design approach before formal consideration.

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PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MEETING AGENDA Thursday, August 20, 2026 2 :00 P . m . - 3 :00 P . m . Council Chamber, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the purpose of the Study Session is to review the items listed on the agenda. No action will be taken. This is a joint meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Palm Desert Housing Authority, and Palm Desert Board of Library Trustees . Pursuant to Senate Bill 707, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person, and up to two Councilmembers may attend remotely. WATCH THE MEETING LIVE: Watch the City Council meeting live at the City’s website: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/ or on the City's YouTube Channel . OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS MEETING:   OPTION 1: IN PERSON Attend in person in the Council Chamber, located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260.   OPTION 2: VIA EMAIL Send your comments by email to: [email protected] . Emails received prior to 10:00 a.m. on the day of the City Council meeting will be made part of the record and distributed to the City Council. Emails will not be read aloud at the meeting.   OPTION 3: LIVE VIA ZOOM Access via https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/83367449572 or zoom.us, click “Join Meeting” and …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · Thursday, August 20, 2026 - Closed Session 3:00 p.m.; Regular Session 4:00 p.m.

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider CalPERS repayment strategy and $1.2M payment

The Palm Desert City Council will receive an update on FY 2025-26 General Fund revenue and consider committing to a 10-year repayment strategy for the city's CalPERS unfunded accrued liability, including ratifying a $1,206,372 discretionary payment. The council will also award a $3,271,210 task order for construction management of fire station renovations and hold public hearings on a hillside home and a historic landmark designation.

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PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Thursday, August 20, 2026 Closed Session 3:00 p.m.; Regular Session 4:00 p.m. Council Chamber, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California This is a joint meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Palm Desert Housing Authority and the Palm Desert Board of Library Trustees . Pursuant to Senate Bill 707, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person, and up to two Councilmembers may attend remotely. WATCH THE MEETING LIVE: Watch the City Council meeting live at the City’s website: www.palmdesert.gov under the “Meetings & Agendas” link at the top of the homepage, or on the City's YouTube Channel . OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS MEETING:   OPTION 1: IN PERSON Attend in person in the Council Chamber, located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260.   OPTION 2: VIA EMAIL Send your comments by email to: [email protected] . Emails received prior to 10:00 a.m. on the day of the City Council meeting will be made part of the record and distributed to the City Council. Emails will not be read aloud at the meeting.   OPTION 3: LIVE VIA ZOOM Access via https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/83367449572 or zoom.us, click “Join Meeting” and enter Webinar ID 833 6744 9572.   OPTION 4: LIVE V …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 8:00 AM

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board meeting agenda

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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Public Affairs Marketing Panel

Panel to appoint chair, review FY26 ad campaign, and hear RFP update

The Public Affairs Marketing Panel will hold a special meeting to appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson for FY 2026-2027, review the FY26 advertising campaign performance, and receive an update on the creative agency request for proposals process. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS MARKETING PANEL CITY OF PALM DESERT SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, August 18, 2026 3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Administrative Conference Room, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Please see the last page of this agenda for public notices and participation options.  1. Call to Order   2. Roll Call   3. Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for Fiscal Year 2026-2027   1. Appointment of PAMP Chair and VC.pdf Recommendation: Appoint Stephanie Torres to serve as Chairperson and Clark Albright to serve as Vice-Chairperson of the Public Affairs Marketing Panel for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 4. Non-Agenda Public Comments   This time has been set aside for the public to address the Public Affairs Marketing Panel on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Marketing Panel to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 5. Consent Calendar   All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the Panel for a separate discussion. Recommendation: To approve the cons …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Housing Commission

Housing Commission to award $1M+ in maintenance contracts

The Palm Desert Housing Commission will consider awarding several contracts for maintenance services at its housing properties, including electrical, pest control, plumbing, HVAC, and general building work, totaling over $1 million annually. The commission will also appoint its chair and vice-chair for the fiscal year, approve a change order for the Taos Palms Apartments project, and receive monthly lease reports.

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HOUSING COMMISSION PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, August 12, 2026 3 :30 P . m . - 4 :30 P . m . Administrative Conference Room, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Please see last page for public notices and information regarding public participation. 1. Call to Order   2. Roll Call   3. Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for Fiscal Year 2026-2027   1. Appointment of HC Chair and VC 2026.pdf Recommendation: Appoint Jan Buller to serve as Chairperson and Olivia Docken to serve as Vice-Chairperson of the Housing Commission for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 4. Non-Agenda Public Comments   This time has been set aside for the public to address the Housing Commission on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Commission to act on items not listed on the agenda, Commissioners may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 5. Consent Calendar   All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Housing Commission for a separate discussion. Members of the public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit.  Recommendation: To approve the consen …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Cultural Arts Committee

Cultural Arts Committee meeting agenda is only procedural boilerplate

This meeting agenda for the Palm Desert Cultural Arts Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, contracts, dollar amounts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.

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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Architectural Review Commission

Commission to review design for new monopalm cell tower at 77530 Enfield Lane

The Architectural Review Commission will consider approving a design review for a new monopalm communication tower at 77530 Enfield Lane Unit C. Staff recommends approval based on findings in the report. The meeting also includes subcommittee and staff updates on project compliance and other matters.

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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12 :30 P . m . - 1 :30 P . m . Administrative Conference Room, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 1. Call to Order   2. Roll Call   3. Non-Agenda Public Comment   This time has been set aside for the public to address the Architectural Review Commission on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Commission to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 4. Consent Calendar   None. 5. Business Items   Items listed in this section are presented for the Commission's review and action. Public comment is allowed on each item, with a three-minute time limit for each speaker. The Commission may provide direction, request additional information, or take action as appropriate. 5.a Consideration of the approval of a design review for Conditional Use Permit (CUP24-0007) for a new monopalm communication tower located at 77530 Enfield Lane Unit C (APN 626-320-036)   1. CUP24-0007 - ARC Staff Report.pdf 2. 1 - Site Photographs.pdf 3. 2 - Plan Set.pdf 4. 3 - Utility Easements.pdf 5. 4 - Public Notice.pdf RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Architec …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

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The Palm Desert Planning Commission agenda for August 4, 2026 contains no listed items. The agenda appears to consist only of procedural placeholders.

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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 8:30 AM

Parks and Recreation Committee

Parks and Recreation Committee to appoint chair and approve annual work plan

The Parks and Recreation Committee will appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and vote on the committee's annual work plan. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and informational updates from partner organizations and city staff. No major projects or financial decisions are on the agenda.

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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, August 04, 2026 8 :30 A . m . - 9 :30 A . m . Administrative Conference Room, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 1. Call to Order   2. Roll Call   3. New Member Introduction   4. Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for Fiscal Year 2026-2027   1. Appointment of PRC Chair and VC 2026-2027.pdf RECOMMENDATION: Appoint Rob Langford to serve as Chairperson and Paul Murphy to serve as Vice-Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Committee for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 5. Non-Agenda Public Comments   This time has been set aside for the public to address the Parks and Recreation Committee on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Committee to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 6. Consent Calendar   All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the Committee for a separate discussion. RECOMMENDATION: To approve the consent calendar as presented. 6.a Approval of Minutes …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to appoint new leadership and review fiscal year reports

The Finance Committee will vote on the appointment of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The body will also review and file several preliminary financial reports covering the period ending June 30, 2026.

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FINANCE COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, July 28, 2026 10 :00 A . m . - 11 :00 A . m . Administrative Conference Room, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 1. Call to Order   2. Roll Call   3. New Member Introduction   4. Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson   1. Appointment of Chair and VC - Finance Committee.pdf Recommendation: Appoint Faith Messenger to serve as Chairperson of the Finance Committee for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Appoint Bob McCauley to serve as Vice-Chairperson of the Finance Committee for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 5. Non-Agenda Public Comments   This time has been set aside for the public to address the Finance Committee on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Committee to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 6. Consent Calendar   All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Committee for a separate discussion. Members of the public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Recommendation: To approve the consent calendar as presented. 6.a Appr …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Architectural Review Commission

Commission to review monument signs for Giuseppes Restaurant & Pizzeria

The Architectural Review Commission will consider the design of two monument signs off Monterey Avenue. The body will also appoint its Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and a liaison to the Cultural Arts Committee for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12 :30 P . m . - 1 :30 P . m . Administrative Conference Room, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 1. Call to Order   2. Roll Call   3. New Member Introduction   4. Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson   1. Appointment of ARC Chair and VC 2026.pdf Recommendation: Appoint James Blakeley III to serve as Chairperson of the Architectural Review Commission for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Appoint Geoff Gregory to serve as Vice-Chairperson of the Architectural Review Commission for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 5. Non-Agenda Public Comment   This time has been set aside for the public to address the Architectural Review Commission on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Commission to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 6. Consent Calendar   All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the Architectural Review Commission for a separate discussion. RECOM …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

No agenda items listed for the Palm Desert Planning Commission meeting

The agenda posted for the Palm Desert Planning Commission meeting on July 21, 2026 contains no listed items. It only includes generic headings and software interface elements. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are identified in the document.

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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 8:00 AM

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

Board to review FY 2026-2027 marketing plan and budget allocation

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board will meet to appoint leadership for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board is considering a revised marketing plan and budget allocation and reviewing design concepts for the 2026/27 El Paseo Catalog.

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El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board City of Palm Desert Regular Meeting Agenda Thursday, July 16, 2026 8 :00 A . m . - 9 :00 A . m . Administrative Conference Room, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Please see last page for public notices and information regarding public participation. 1. Call to Order   2. Roll Call   3. Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for FY 2026-2027   Recommendation: Appoint Mahasti Islami to serve as Chairperson and Angela Rafferty to serve as Vice-Chairperson for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 4. Non-Agenda Public Comments   This time has been set aside for the public to address the El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Board to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 5. Sheriff Update   6. Consent Calendar   All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Board for a separate discussion. Members of the  public may comment  on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Recommendation: To approv …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Public Safety Committee

Palm Desert Public Safety Committee meeting is procedural only

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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Architectural Review Commission

Architectural Review Commission meeting has no substantive items

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Thu Jul 9, 2026 · Thursday, July 09, 2026 - Closed Session 3:15 p.m.; Regular Session 4:00 p.m.

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to award $1.96M contract for Monterey Avenue street rehab

The Palm Desert City Council will vote on a $1.96 million contract for the Monterey Avenue Street Rehabilitation Project. They will also adopt three ordinances modernizing skate park rules, updating handbill distribution in parks, and regulating golf cart/NEV sales. Other actions include designating 'North Palm Desert' as a geographic subarea, adopting a public art program, and declaring a 0.22-acre parcel as surplus land.

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Council Chamber, City Hall
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adjourn to closed session. Thank you. Thank you. And we're going to do All right. Thank you. accomplish very timely as we looked at what our reimagining our library will look like and then last thing I had was no fourth of July fun was had by everyone great job staff every year it gets better the logistics get better the signage gets better the coordination gets better the mayor and I were talking about that I think the only thing that we could have improved on was just keeping a Palm Desert booth there longer to serve as an information tent or a way to give out some of our our information to service lost and found and who'd how to get info like you know medical attention citizens on patrol etc so that was just one of the the discussion points oh the earplugs that was one of them that if people were looking for the earplugs there was nowhere on site to be able to say go to the Palm Desert booth if the booth was gone but that said it was it was beautiful it was emotional that it's 250 years and we 're celebrating the past and looking at all of the little ones that were dancing it was it was joyful it was joyful and out of all of the years that I've been attending it's been 24 years now and this one was my favorite by far so thanks to everyone that had their their fingerprint on it all of public works going and doing all of the behind scenes that nobody sees but we just reap the benefits so thank you thank you thank you that's it councilmember Nostand yes I just wanted to take …
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PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Thursday, July 09, 2026 Closed Session 3:15 p.m.; Regular Session 4:00 p.m. Council Chamber, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California This agenda has been amended to include the addition of Consent Calendar item 13.s.    This is a joint meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Palm Desert Housing Authority and the Palm Desert Board of Library Trustees . Pursuant to Senate Bill 707, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person, and up to two Councilmembers may attend remotely. WATCH THE MEETING LIVE: Watch the City Council meeting live at the City’s website: www.palmdesert.gov under the “Meetings & Agendas” link at the top of the homepage, or on the City's YouTube Channel . OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS MEETING:   OPTION 1: IN PERSON Attend in person in the Council Chamber, located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260.   OPTION 2: VIA EMAIL Send your comments by email to: [email protected] . Emails received prior to 10:00 a.m. on the day of the City Council meeting will be made part of the record and distributed to the City Council. Emails will not be read aloud at the meeting.   OPTION 3: LIVE VIA ZOOM Access via https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/83367449572 …
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Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

Council gets update on new library design-build process

This is a study session where no formal action will be taken. The City Council will receive an update on the New Palm Desert Library Facility Project, including the progressive design-build procurement process, shortlisted proposers, and next steps before formal consideration.

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Council Chamber, City Hall
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. All right, good afternoon, everyone. I now call to order the Palm Desert City Council study session for Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 3 p.m. We are here to discuss item 2A, an update on the new Palm Desert Library facility project and progressive design build procurement process. And staff report. There we go. Good evening, Mayor, members of the council. Casey Arndt, Director of Capital Projects. Tonight's study session is intended to provide an update on the new library facility project and, more specifically, where we are in the progressive design build procurement process. We're going to walk through where we've been, where we are today, and why we've adjusted our procurement schedule and what you can expect over the next several months. First, a brief timeline of the project and how we arrived at today's procurement, followed by an update on the current design builder selection process. Third, why staff believes additional due diligence is necessary before recommending a partner. And lastly, the next steps, including our return to council in August and September. Rather than revisiting every milestone in detail, I just want to provide a high-level overview of how we arrived where we are today. Council first authorized the conceptual design in 2024. In 2025, that work established both the project program and the approximately $30 million project budget. Later that year, council selected Tilden Coyle as the city 's original progressive design builder. As design validation pr …
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PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MEETING AGENDA Thursday, July 09, 2026 3 :00 P . m . - 3 :30 P . m . Council Chamber, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the purpose of the Study Session is to review the items listed on the agenda. No action will be taken. This is a joint meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Palm Desert Housing Authority, and Palm Desert Board of Library Trustees . Pursuant to Senate Bill 707, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person, and up to two Councilmembers may attend remotely. WATCH THE MEETING LIVE: Watch the City Council meeting live at the City’s website: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/ or on the City's YouTube Channel . OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS MEETING: OPTION 1: IN PERSON Attend in person in the Council Chamber, located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260.   OPTION 2: VIA EMAIL Send your comments by email to: [email protected] . Emails received prior to 10:00 a.m. on the day of the City Council meeting will be made part of the record and distributed to the City Council. Emails will not be read aloud at the meeting.   OPTION 3: LIVE VIA ZOOM Access via https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/83367449572 or zoom.us, click “Join Meeting” and enter Webi …
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Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Housing Commission

Housing Commission meeting agenda is only procedural

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Agenda Open Video in new Window Video Title × close This is an embedded content area. To exit and return to the dialog, use your screen reader command to move to the parent document or exit the frame. Powered by eSCRIBE Software Ltd. Details × close Title Description Category Number Stage Department Attachments History Meeting Type Meeting Date Stage Status Number Vote Vote Result × close 1 ( 0 )
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Cultural Arts Committee

Committee to decide $25K sponsorship for 2027 Plein Air Festival

The Cultural Arts Committee will consider a $25,000 sponsorship request for the 2027 California Desert Plein Air Festival, select a theme for the 2027 Student Art and Essay Contest, and appoint Aaron Grant as Chairperson and Pia Rose as Vice-Chairperson for the fiscal year. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and informational updates.

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CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, July 08, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 10 :00 A . m . Administrative Conference Room, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Please see last page for public notices and information regarding public participation. 1. Call to Order   2. Roll Call   3. New Member Introductions   4. Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson   1. Supplemental Material - SR Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.pdf Recommendation: Appoint Aaron Grant to serve as Chairperson and Pia Rose to serve as Vice-Chairperson of the Cultural Arts Committee for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. 5. Non-Agenda Public Comments   This time has been set aside for the public to address the Cultural Arts Committee on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Committee to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 6. Consent Calendar   All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Committee for a separate discussion. Members of the public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Commission to recommend extending Desert Willow Westin agreement term

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: recommending approval of a hillside development plan for a new 7,600-square-foot home at 47780 Calle de Los Campesinos, and recommending approval of a fourth amendment to the Desert Willow Westin development agreement to extend its term. They will also appoint a chairperson and vice chairperson for the fiscal year and assign commission liaisons to the Cultural Arts and Parks and Recreation committees.

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Good evening, everybody. I will go ahead and call the Planning Commission meeting of Tuesday, July 7, 6 p.m. to order. Can we have roll call, please? Absolutely. Commissioner Colum. Present. Vice Chair Greenwood. Here. Commissioner Meyerhoff. Present. And Commissioner Nickerson. Present. Absent today is Chair Holt. Wonderful. Would Commissioner Nickerson please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance? Yes. Please stand if you're able. All right. So moving on to Item 4, appointment of Chairperson and Vice Chair. City Clerk, do we have a staff report? Absolutely. Going with the rotation that was provided last year, we are here to appoint Commissioner Greenwood as Chairperson and Commissioner Meyerhoff as Vice Chairperson for fiscal year 2627. And I'm available with any questions if you have any. Any questions of staff? Do I have a motion? So moved. Second. Wonderful. Please vote. Motion passes. Four to zero. Thank you. Wonderful. So moving on to non-agenda public comments. This time has been set aside for the public to address the Planning Commission on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Planning Commission to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer to the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. Is there anyone here this evening that would like to speak on non-agenda pu …
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PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, July 07, 2026 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Council Chamber, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California Please see the last page of this agenda for public notices and participation options. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. ROLL CALL   3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   4. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON   RECOMMENDATION: Appoint John Greenwood as Chairperson and Alex Meyerhoff as Vice Chairperson for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 5. NON­AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS   This time has been set aside for the public to address the Planning Commission on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Planning Commission to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR   All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the Planning Commission for a separate discussion. RECOMMENDATION: To approve the consent calendar as presented. …
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Mon Jun 29, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Library Advisory Committee

Library committee to hear quarterly update, approve minutes

The Library Advisory Committee will meet to approve the minutes from March 23, 2026, and receive informational updates from the City Council liaison and city staff, including a Library Quarterly Update for June 2026 and a membership update. No business items or formal actions are scheduled.

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LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Monday, June 29, 2026 1 :00 P . m . - 2 :00 P . m . Administrative Conference Room, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 1. Call to Order   2. Roll Call   3. Non-Agenda Public Comment   This time has been set aside for the public to address the Library Advisory Committee on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Library Advisory Committee to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 4. Consent Calendar   All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the Library Advisory Committee for a separate discussion. Recommendation: To approve the consent calendar as presented. 4.a Approval of Minutes   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Library Advisory Committee_Mar23_2026 - English.pdf Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of March 23, 2026. 5. Business Items   None. 6. Informational Reports   6.a …
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Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

City Council reviews Palm Desert views analysis

The Palm Desert City Council holds a study session to review the Palm Desert Views Analysis, including proposed view classifications and conservation opportunities. No action will be taken at this meeting, which is purely for discussion and feedback.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses view-protection rules for Palm Desert

The City Council held a study session to discuss the Palm Desert Views Analysis, a presentation by consultant John Kaliski Architects. The discussion covered including San Pablo as a key corridor for view protection, balancing view protection with development, and creating clear design guidelines. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion only.

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PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MEETING AGENDA Thursday, June 25, 2026 3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Council Chamber, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the purpose of the Study Session is to review the items listed on the agenda. No action will be taken. This is a joint meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Palm Desert Housing Authority, and Palm Desert Board of Library Trustees . Pursuant to Senate Bill 707, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person, and up to two Councilmembers may attend remotely. WATCH THE MEETING LIVE: Watch the City Council meeting live at the City’s website: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/ or on the City's YouTube Channel . OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS MEETING:   OPTION 1: IN PERSON Attend in person in the Council Chamber, located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260.   OPTION 2: VIA EMAIL Send your comments by email to: [email protected] . Emails received prior to 10:00 a.m. on the day of the City Council meeting will be made part of the record and distributed to the City Council. Emails will not be read aloud at the meeting.   OPTION 3: LIVE VIA ZOOM Access via https://palmdesert.zoom.us/ or zoom.us, click “Join Meeting” and enter Webinar I …
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1 Study Session of the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, and Board of Library Trustees Minutes June 25, 2026. Present: Councilmember Jan Harnik, Councilmember Gina Nestande, Mayor Evan Trubee, Councilmember Karina Moreno*, Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto *Councilmember Moreno participated remotely in accordance with Senate Bill 707 due to illness. 1. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION A Study Session of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Trubee on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. 2. STUDY SESSION TOPICS 2.a Palm Desert Views Analysis Carlos Flores, Deputy Director of Development Services, introduced Amee Bhatt with John Kaliski Architects, who narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. During discussion, the following items were discussed:  Including San Pablo as a key corridor for view protection;  Balancing view protection with future development opportunities while avoiding overly restrictive standards;  Establishing clear and predictable design guidelines to provide certainty for developers and staff; and  Balancing the preservation of mature trees and shade with the protection of mountain views. 3. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned the Study Session at 3:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ …
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Thu Jun 25, 2026 · Thursday, June 25, 2026 - Closed Session 3:30 p.m.; Regular Session 4:00 p.m.

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

Palm Desert Council to approve $2.26M software maintenance and various city contracts

The City Council will consider several financial approvals, including annual software maintenance and community funding. The body is also reviewing special tax levies for University Park districts and various contract extensions for city services.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY 2026-27 budget, sets salaries and trash rates

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Financial Plan and Capital Improvement Program, including the city and housing authority budgets, the appropriations limit, and salary schedules. The Council also approved new solid waste, recycling, and organics service rates, authorizing annual adjustments through 2030 and placing residential charges on the property tax roll. In a separate 4-1 vote, the Council introduced an ordinance to re-establish golf cart and NEV sales as a distinct land use classification, despite a failed motion to table it for more public safety feedback.

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Recording in progress. Okay. Welcome, everyone. I now call to order the regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council and successor agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. The Palm Desert Housing Authority and the Palm Desert Board of Library Trustees for Thursday, June 25, 2026. City Clerk, may we please have the roll call. Council Member Harding. Here. Council Member Moreno. Present. And may we ask the nature of the need to remote participate ? Yes, I'm participating remotely from my office in City Hall due to illness. There is no one present in the room with me. Thank you. Council Member Nastandy. Here. Mayor Pro Tempredetto. Here. And Mayor Truby. All councils present. Okay. I want to ask Mayor Pro Tempredetto to lead us in the P ledge of Allegiance. Please rise. I want to ask Council Member Harnick to provide us with some words of inspiration. Thank you, Mayor. How you do anything is how you do everything. Portrays how the whole picture of our life is composed of the sum of small moments. The way we do every little task. How we handle every minute. How we approach our life, job, friends, and how we use our time. The great philosopher, the great philosopher Heraclitus is quoted, day by day, what you do is who you become. Excellent. Thank you very much. And if we could now have a report from closed session from our city attorney. Thank you, Mayor. No reportable actions were taken in closed session this afternoon. Very good. Moving on to item nine, awards, present …
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PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Thursday, June 25, 2026 Closed Session 3:30 p.m.; Regular Session 4:00 p.m. Council Chamber, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California This is a joint meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Palm Desert Housing Authority and the Palm Desert Board of Library Trustees . Pursuant to Senate Bill 707, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person, and up to two Councilmembers may attend remotely. WATCH THE MEETING LIVE: Watch the City Council meeting live at the City’s website: www.palmdesert.gov under the “Meetings & Agendas” link at the top of the homepage, or on the City's YouTube Channel . OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS MEETING:   OPTION 1: IN PERSON Attend in person in the Council Chamber, located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260.   OPTION 2: VIA EMAIL Send your comments by email to: [email protected] . Emails received prior to 10:00 a.m. on the day of the City Council meeting will be made part of the record and distributed to the City Council. Emails will not be read aloud at the meeting.   OPTION 3: LIVE VIA ZOOM Access via https://palmdesert.zoom.us  or zoom.us, click “Join Meeting” and enter Webinar ID 833 6744 9572.   OPTION 4: LIVE VIA TELEPHO …
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Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, and Board of Library Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes June 25, 2026 Present: Mayor Evan Trubee, Councilmember Jan Harnik, Councilmember Gina Nestande, Councilmember Karina Moreno*, Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto *Councilmember Moreno participated remotely in accordance with Senate Bill 707 due to illness. 1. CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 3:30 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Trubee on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY None. 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Trubee adjourned to Closed Session at 3:30 p.m. 4. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA The following items were considered in closed session: 4.a Closed Session Meeting Minutes: May 28, 2026 4.b Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Description: 37023 Cook St, Ste 102 Agency: City of Palm Desert City Negotiator: Chris Escobedo/Richard Cannone/Amy Lawrence Negotiating Parties: Sinatra and Cook Project, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms 5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M. 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Pradetto led the Pledge of Allegiance. 7. INSPIRATION Councilmember Harnik provided words of inspiration. 8. REPORT …
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Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Historic Preservation Committee

Committee to recommend landmarking two properties

The Historic Preservation Committee will hold public hearings and vote on recommending that the City Council designate 47550 Silver Spur Trail and 73411 Bursera Way as landmarks. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive informational updates.

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A roll call. Committee Member Mercuse. Is here. Committee Member McCune. Here. Committee Member McLeod. Here. Committee Member Mortensen. Here. Committee Member Toltzman. Here. And Acting Chair Houskine. We have a quorum. Number three, non-agenda public comments. This time has been set aside for the public to address the committee on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the committee to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. Do we have anyone here or online that has a public comment for something not on our agenda today? If you're joining us online and would like to provide non- agenda public comment, please use the raise hand function at the bottom of your screen or press star nine to join by phone. Okay. Seeing nobody will move on. Okay. I think it locked me out again. I don't know what I do. You touch it. It's fine. Thanks. So the consent calendar, the only item on it, the approval of the minutes has been pulled by staff. So there's nothing on the consent calendar for us to consent to five business items. None. Moving on to the public hearings. 6a consideration of a recommendation of the city council to designate 47, 550 silver spur trail as a landmark recommendation from the city. Make findings to adopt the resolution to designate the property, et cetera, et cetera. The public hearing would still be open f …
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, June 24, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 10 :00 A . m . Administrative Conference Room, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Please see last page of agenda for public notices and participation options. 1. Call to Order   2. Roll Call   3. Non-Agenda Public Comments   This time has been set aside for the public to address the Committee on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Committee to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 4. Consent Calendar   All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the Committee for a separate discussion. Recommendation: To approve the consent calendar as presented. 4.a Approval of Minutes   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Historic Preservation Committee_Apr22_2026 - English.pdf Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of April 22, 2026. 5. Business Items   None. 6. Public Hearings   6.a Consideration Of A Recommendation To The Cit …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Palm Desert City Council - Special Meeting

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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Architectural Review Commission

Architectural Review Commission meets with no substantive items

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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Library Advisory Committee

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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
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Department of the Treasury · SPECTRALINK SPECTRACARE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE
$20,000RETROTEL, INC.
Department of State · ---------- COMMENTS: APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT CIO MILLER
$13,676UNIQUE AUTO BODY & COLLISION CENTER INC
General Services Administration · AUTO BODY REPAIRS
$2,230RETROTEL, INC.
Department of Defense · THESE CISCO PHONES WILL BE USED TO FULFILL OFFICES IN THE NEW JXRR OFF

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Riverside County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+7,387 people (+$388.9M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)19 ({"Fire": 38, "Flood": 13, "Severe Storm": 7, "Freezing": 2, · last Wed May 20, 2026)
Traffic fatalities4 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments46,244 (687,526 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,306/mo (113 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy32.3% (low numeracy 42% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

💰 Local campaign finance
1,994 filings · $1.6M total · 15 filers · latest Thu Aug 20, 2026

NetFile filers, predominantly California. Full transactions in the public dataset. Source: NetFile.

City profile

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$169.4M
Annual budget
172
Employees on payroll
313
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$169.4M
Spending$165.8M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who the city actually cuts checks to.

172 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.453
All kids
0.409
Black kids
0.344

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

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