Palm Desert public meetings in 2024

Historic Preservation Committee

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

Architectural Review Commission

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

Library Advisory Committee

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

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

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

Outside Agency - Charitable Contributions Committee

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee

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

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

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

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

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

The Palm Desert City Council certified the November 5, 2024 election results, installed newly elected councilmembers, and appointed Jan Harnik as Mayor and Evan Trubee as Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term. The council also approved a consent calendar with multiple contracts, ordinances, and appointments, and adopted a policy for notifying homeowner associations during the building permit process.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-082 declaring results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election (4-0)
• Appointed Jan Harnik as Mayor and Evan Trubee as Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1420 updating Title 27 Grading (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1421 updating Chapter 5.11 Disclosure upon Transfer of Residential Property (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1422 updating Chapter 12.04 Encroachments (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1423 amending Section 25.34.030 relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (4-0)
• Awarded Contract No. C48720 to Crosstown Electric and Data, Inc. for the Dinah Shore Drive Corridor Project in the amount of $295,783 plus $30,000 contingency (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-089 adopting policy DS-001 for notifying homeowner associations as part of the building permit process (4-0)

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

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

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

The City Council held a study session to receive an update on the Haystack Road Channel Improvements Project. Councilmembers emphasized the need for a long-term solution and agreed to continue community conversations. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only.

• Discussed Haystack Road Channel Improvements Project update (no vote)
• Agreed to continue community engagement on the project (no formal action)

Housing Commission

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

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

The Housing Commission voted to recommend awarding a $591,229 construction contract to Garland/DBS for the Santa Rosa Apartments roof replacement project, with a 10% contingency. They also recommended rejecting all pool, spa, and water feature maintenance proposals and resoliciting those services. Consent items, including October's Home Improvement Program report, were approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended awarding $591,229 roof replacement contract to Garland/DBS (motion carried)
• Recommended authorizing 10% contingency of $59,122.90 for roof project
• Recommended rejecting all pool, spa, and water feature maintenance proposals
• Recommended resoliciting pool and water feature maintenance services
• Approved consent calendar including November 13, 2024 minutes
• Received and filed Home Improvement Program Activity Report for October 2024

Cultural Arts Committee

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

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

The Cultural Arts Committee voted 7-0 to recommend City Council approve a $25,000 sponsorship for Desert X's 2025 exhibition. They also approved the consent calendar, including minutes and a project status report. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Recommended City Council approve $25,000 Desert X sponsorship (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar as presented (7-0)
• Approved November 13, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Received and filed project status report (7-0)

Public Safety Committee

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

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

The Public Safety Committee approved the consent calendar and provided feedback on the Measure G five-year spending plan for public safety. All consent items were approved unanimously, including reports from various departments. The committee also received updates on fire station construction and public safety activities.

• Approved consent calendar excluding item 5e (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Palm Desert Specialized Units Report for November 2024
• Approved Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire Monthly Report for November 2024
• Approved Code Compliance Report for November 2024
• Approved COP Monthly Report for October 2024
• Approved Automated License Plate Reader Shared Network Report for November 2024
• Approved Emergency Services Coordinator Monthly Report for November 2024

Architectural Review Commission

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

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

The Architectural Review Commission approved a design review for a new Rove Electric Vehicle station with a 4,500-square-foot market within the Monterey Crossings Specific Plan, subject to conditions including a photometric plan and equipment screening. The commission continued two other items to a date uncertain: a façade modification for O'Reilly Auto Parts and a 146-unit residential development in University Park, both with specific design comments. All votes were unanimous (6-0, with one recusal on the residential item).

• Approved design review for Rove EV station with market (6-0)
• Continued O'Reilly Auto Parts façade modification to date uncertain (6-0)
• Continued 146-unit residential development in University Park to date uncertain (5-0, Sanchez recused)

Library Advisory Committee

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

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

The Library Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend the conceptual design of the new Palm Desert Library facility be presented to the City Council. The committee also approved the consent calendar, including the November 7, 2024 minutes, and provided feedback on library updates regarding statistics, grand opening, partnerships, and engagement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended conceptual design of new library facility be presented to City Council (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 7, 2024 (5-0)
• Provided feedback on library updates (5-0)

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

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

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

The board approved a $5,000 sponsorship for the California Desert Plein Air Festival and voted to appoint Angela Rafferty to fill an open board seat. Consent calendar items, including approval of October minutes and financial statements, were also approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for California Desert Plein Air Festival
• Voted to appoint Angela Rafferty to open board seat
• Approved consent calendar as presented
• Approved minutes of October 17, 2024
• Approved financial statements for October 31, 2024

Parks and Recreation Committee

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

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

Public Affairs Marketing Panel

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

Public Affairs Marketing Panel

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

Planning Commission

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

Historic Preservation Committee

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

Architectural Review Commission

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

Finance Committee

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

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

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

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

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

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

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

Housing Commission

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

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

Cultural Arts Committee

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

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

Public Safety Committee

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

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

Architectural Review Commission

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

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

Library Advisory Committee

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

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

Parks and Recreation Committee

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

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

Planning Commission

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

Homelessness Task Force

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

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

Homelessness Task Force

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

Homelessness Task Force

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

Planning Commission

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

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

Library Advisory Committee

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

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

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

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

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

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

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

Historic Preservation Committee

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

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

Architectural Review Commission

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

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

Civic Engagement Committee

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

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

Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee

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

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

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

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

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

Planning Commission

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

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

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

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

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

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

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

Housing Commission

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

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

Cultural Arts Committee

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

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

Public Safety Committee

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

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

Architectural Review Commission

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

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

Parks and Recreation Committee

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

Public Affairs Marketing Panel

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

Planning Commission

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

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

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

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

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

Historic Preservation Committee

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

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

Finance Committee

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

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

Architectural Review Commission

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

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

Library Advisory Committee

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

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

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

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

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

Planning Commission

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

Parks and Recreation Committee

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

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

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the adoption of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) scoring and Park Maintenance Evaluation forms for all city parks, with a requirement to provide scoring sheets by December 31, 2024. The motion passed unanimously (9-0). The committee also approved the consent calendar, including the minutes from August 6, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational only.

• Adopted KPI scoring and Park Maintenance Evaluations for all city parks (9-0)
• Required Park Scoring Sheets for all city parks by December 31, 2024 (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of August 6, 2024 (9-0)

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

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

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

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

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

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

The City Council approved the consent calendar (excluding three items that were considered separately), including contracts for landscaping, lighting, and drainage work, and a bid protest rejection. The Council also adopted a resolution supporting Proposition 36, opposed a League of California Cities resolution, and approved a $20,000 sponsorship for Tour de Palm Springs with a 4-1 vote. No public hearings were held.

• Approved consent calendar excluding items 13j, 13k, 13p (5-0)
• Awarded $1.03M contract to Superb Engineering for Desert Willow landscape/lighting (5-0)
• Approved $395,901 change order for Desert Willow golf course renovation
• Approved $122,000 change order for seasonal lighting
• Approved $154,264.73 backhoe purchase
• Approved $212,095.10 bench and waste bin replacements for El Paseo
• Adopted Resolution 2024-068 supporting Proposition 36 (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 Tour de Palm Springs sponsorship (4-1)

Cultural Arts Committee

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

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

Housing Commission

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

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

Architectural Review Commission

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

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

Public Safety Committee

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

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

The Public Safety Committee elected Kevin Wahlstrom as Chairperson and Terry Kramer as Vice Chairperson for fiscal year 2024-25, both by unanimous votes. The committee approved the consent calendar (excluding the Emergency Services Coordinator report, which was later approved separately) and reappointed Joseph Butts to the Homelessness Taskforce. Several informational reports were received, and future agenda items were requested.

• Elected Kevin Wahlstrom as Chairperson (6-0)
• Elected Terry Kramer as Vice Chairperson (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar excluding item 6e (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 11, 2024
• Approved specialized units reports for May-July 2024
• Approved Riverside County Fire/Cal Fire reports for July-August 2024
• Approved Emergency Services Coordinator report for July-August 2024 (7-0)
• Reappointed Joseph Butts to Homelessness Taskforce (7-0)

Homelessness Task Force

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

The Palm Desert Planning Commission approved the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens expansion project, adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving a Conditional Use Permit and Precise Plan. The commission also granted a six-month extension for Tentative Parcel Map 37234 and approved a revised PAD elevation and development standard for the Staybridge Hotel project. Public comments raised concerns about traffic and noise, prompting staff to propose a community meeting.

• Approved Living Desert Zoo expansion project (Resolution 2877) (3-0, 2 recused)
• Granted six-month extension for Tentative Parcel Map 37234 (Resolution 2880) (5-0)
• Approved revised PAD elevation and development standard for Staybridge Hotel (Resolution 2881) (3-0, 2 recused)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of Dec 19, 2023 and Aug 20, 2024 (4-0)

Historic Preservation Committee

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

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

Architectural Review Commission

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

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

Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee

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

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

Library Advisory Committee

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

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

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

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

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

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee

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

• Procedural agenda items
• Video recording of session

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

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El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

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Housing Commission

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Cultural Arts Committee

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Architectural Review Commission

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Public Safety Committee

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Public Affairs Marketing Panel

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

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

Parks and Recreation Committee

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

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

Planning Commission

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Historic Preservation Committee

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Finance Committee

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Architectural Review Commission

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

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

Library Advisory Committee

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

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

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

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

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

Palm Desert City Council - Special Meeting

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

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

Civic Engagement Committee

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

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

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

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

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

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

Cultural Arts Committee

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

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

Housing Commission

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

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

Public Safety Committee

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Architectural Review Commission

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Parks and Recreation Committee

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Planning Commission

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Homelessness Task Force

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Historic Preservation Committee

The committee will consider a recommendation to designate the Avondale Golf Club clubhouse as a local historic landmark. Members will also review proposed revisions to the Mills Act program manual. Additionally, the committee is scheduled to approve minutes from the March 27, 2024 meeting.

• Recommendation to designate the clubhouse at 75800 Avondale Drive as a local historic landmark
• Recommendation to deny historic landmark designation for the Avondale golf course
• Proposed revisions to Appendix A of the Mills Act program manual
• Approval of March 27, 2024 meeting minutes

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission will consider design reviews for two development items. These include architectural revisions to the Bravo Gardens project and signage for Millennium Apartments.

• Architectural revisions to the Bravo Gardens project (MISC24-0009)
• Two wall-mounted 'M' signs for Millennium Apartments at Technology Drive and Gerald Ford Drive

Palm Desert City Council - Special Meeting

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• 2024 State of the City Address
• Public Notices

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

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El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The board will provide feedback on the FY 2023-2024 budget and give direction for the FY 2024-2025 budget preparation. Members will also interview candidates for board vacancies and receive a marketing update.

• Review of Certified Farmer's Market Proposal
• Feedback on FY 2023-2024 budget and direction for FY 2024-2025 budget preparation
• Interviews for Board vacancies
• Approval of April 30, 2024 financial statement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several development proposals, including a new 93-unit single-family residential subdivision. The commission will also consider an amendment to release specific parcels of the Marriott Shadow Ridge project and a permit for an outdoor dining patio on El Paseo.

• Proposed 93-unit single-family residential subdivision at Shadow Ridge Road
• Amendment to release parcels 4 and 5 of the Marriott Shadow Ridge project at 9003 Shadow Ridge Road
• Conditional Use Permit for an outdoor dining patio at 72990 El Paseo, Suite 3

Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee

The Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee will review an update on its 2024/2025 work plan. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding Walk and Roll PD Phase 3.

• Approval of April 15, 2024, meeting minutes
• Update on the 2024/2025 Work Plan
• Presentation on Walk and Roll PD Phase 3

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several service agreements and contract amendments. Key items include fire protection services with Riverside County, road repair projects funded by Senate Bill 1, and housing program funding.

• Annual contract for arboricultural services up to $1,114,125 with West Coast Arborists, Inc.
• One-year agreement with Riverside County Fire Department for fire and medical services
• $100,000 MOU for the CV Housing First Program
• $134,655 amendment to HR Green contract for engineering services
• Resolution adopting the FY 2024-25 SB1 road repair project list

Housing Commission

The commission will review several service contracts for Housing Authority properties. These include agreements for tree maintenance, flooring installation, and property upkeep services.

• Contract award to West Coast Arborists, Inc. up to $1,114,125
• Agreement with Sid's Carpet Barn, Inc. for flooring up to $175,000 annually
• Ratification of vendor contracts for roof repairs and pest control up to $124,729

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee is reviewing several public art proposals and reports. Key items include a recommendation for the 'Dueling Palms' sculpture and the relocation of artwork to the Burrtec Waste Management Recycle Center. Members will also receive updates on the library's public art plan and the City Poet Laureate.

• Proposal for 'Dueling Palms' sculpture by Kyle Absolom (up to $169,500 plus up to $130,500 for installation)
• Relocation of 'Recycle' artwork to Burrtec Waste Management Recycle Center
• Recommendation to purchase a sculpture from the El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition
• Report on Palm Desert Library Public Art Plan
• Report on the City's Poet Laureate

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review May 2024 reports from the Sheriff, Fire Department, and Code Compliance. Members will also consider approving a summer recess and the meeting schedule for fiscal year 2024-25.

• Approval of summer recess and FY 2024-25 meeting schedule
• May 2024 Sheriff, Fire, and Code Compliance reports
• April 2024 Citizens on Patrol report
• May 2024 Automated License Plate Reader report

Palm Desert Recreational Facilities Corporation Board

The Palm Desert Recreational Facilities Corporation Board is meeting to review and approve the proposed financial plan for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The agenda also includes receiving annual financial reports and tax returns for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. Additionally, the board will hold elections for Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Review and approval of the 2024-2025 fiscal year financial plan
• Annual election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• Receipt of annual financial report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
• Receipt of federal and state income tax returns for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an environmental impact study and mitigation program for the Haystack Channel Improvement Project. The commission will also review a recommendation to the City Council regarding amendments to several sections of the city's zoning ordinance.

• Environmental impact study and mitigation program for Haystack Channel Improvement Project
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment recommendation for Title 25 of the Municipal Code
• Approval of May 21, 2024, meeting minutes

Public Affairs Marketing Panel

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Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will discuss directing staff to obtain quotes for signage, lighting, and landscaping at Baja California Park. Members will also vote on the regular meeting schedule for Fiscal Year 2024/25. Updates from several partner organizations are also scheduled.

• Quotes for signage, lighting, and landscaping at Baja California Park
• Approval of the FY 2024/25 regular meeting schedule
• Updates from Palm Desert Aquatic Center, First Tee - Coachella Valley, and Friends of the Desert Mountains
• Updates from Family YMCA of the Desert and Desert Recreation District

Outside Agency - Charitable Contributions Committee

The Outside Agency Committee will consider approving Community Sponsorship Awards totaling $533,500, Outside Agency Funding Awards totaling $521,000, and an additional $90,000 budget increase for FY 2024-25. They will also review Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding allocations for various public services and facility projects. The meeting includes public comment periods and a consent calendar for routine items.

• Community Sponsorship Awards: $533,500
• Outside Agency Funding Awards: $521,000
• FY 2024-25 budget increase: $90,000
• CDBG funding allocations for public services and facilities
• Approval of May 30, 2023 minutes

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

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Finance Committee

The Palm Desert Finance Committee will meet to receive and file routine financial reports for March and April 2024, including General Fund, Parkview Office Complex, Desert Willow Golf Resort, and City Treasurer's investment reports. The committee will also hear a city budget update from staff. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Receive and file General Fund Financial Reports for March and April 2024
• Receive and file Parkview Office Complex financials and vacancy report for April 2024
• Receive and file Desert Willow Golf Resort financial reports for March and April 2024
• Receive and file City Treasurer's Investment Reports for March and April 2024
• City Budget Update presentation

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council, along with the Successor Agency and Housing Authority, will consider a consent calendar with routine approvals and several action items. Key decisions include direction on the El Paseo dining deck program and street improvement schedule, the scope of the Walk and Roll PD Phase 3 project, and a $3.05 million contract for CV Link enhancements and slurry seal. The meeting also includes presentations on the Lift to Rise action plan and a proclamation for National Public Works Week.

• Contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. for $3,048,952.10 for CV Link Enhancements and Slurry Seal Project
• Direction on El Paseo dining deck program and street improvement schedule, including a license agreement for right-of-way use
• Amendment No. 3 to Kimley-Horn contract for $310,000 for traffic assessments and designs
• Contract to GameTime for $157,490 for Civic Center Dog Park improvements
• Ratify letters of opposition to SB 1037 and AB 1886 regarding housing element enforcement

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council will hold a study session to receive an informational update on library programs and partnerships, and to provide feedback on proposed clean-up amendments to Title 25 of the municipal code. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Informational update on library programs and partnerships
• Proposed bundle amendments to Title 25, Zoning
• Joint meeting with Successor Agency and Housing Authority
• Hybrid meeting with remote participation options

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals will hear an appeal of the Chief Building Official's determination that a room at 239 Serena Drive, approved as a den in the original 1979 floor plan, cannot be used as a bedroom because it lacks required emergency escape and rescue egress under the 2022 California Residential Code. The board will also nominate and appoint a chair and vice chair. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with time for non-agenda public comments.

• Appeal hearing on Chief Building Official's application of 2022 California Residential Code Section R310.1 to 239 Serena Drive
• Recommendation to uphold determination that the den cannot count as a bedroom, keeping residence as 2-bedroom with den
• Nomination and appointment of Building Board of Appeals Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Non-agenda public comments limited to three minutes per speaker

Historic Preservation Committee

The agenda for the Palm Desert Historic Preservation Committee meeting on May 4, 2022, contains no substantive items. The text is entirely composed of interface elements and placeholders from the eSCRIBE system, with no decisions, proposals, or discussions listed.

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three major items: a 40-unit multifamily development (ARC Village), a 332 single-family home project by Pulte Homes, and the potential revocation of a cannabis business permit. The commission will also review the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program for consistency with the General Plan. Consent items include approval of the May 7, 2024 minutes.

• Public hearing on precise plan and conditional use permit for 40-unit multifamily development at APN 622-370-014 (ARC Village)
• Public hearing on precise plan for architecture and landscaping of 332 single-family homes south of Gerald Ford Drive and west of Portola Road (Pulte Homes)
• Public hearing on revocation of Conditional Use Permit 2017-0033 for cannabis business at 73818 Dinah Shore Drive
• Review of FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program for General Plan consistency (Resolution No. 2867)
• Approval of May 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Homelessness Task Force

The Palm Desert Homelessness Taskforce will consider recommending City Council approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments and a $100,000 annual contribution to the CV Housing First Program for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The task force will also approve its FY 2024/2025 meeting schedule and minutes from March 4, 2024. Informational reports on code compliance and CityNet activity will be received and filed.

• $100,000 contribution to CV Housing First Program
• Memorandum of Understanding with Coachella Valley Association of Governments
• Approve FY 2024/2025 meeting schedule
• Approve March 4, 2024 minutes
• Receive code compliance and CityNet reports

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2024, but no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to review and provide feedback on current procedures for scheduling road work and road closures during special events. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approval of minutes and monthly reports from police, fire, code compliance, emergency services, and other public safety units.

• Discussion of road work and road closure scheduling during special events
• Approval of April 2024 minutes
• Monthly reports: Specialized Units, Fire, Code Compliance, Emergency Services, COP, ALPR
• Update on FY 2024/25 Budget Study Session
• Introduction of Ivan Tenorio, Homeless and Support Services Manager

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board is meeting to approve routine items including minutes and financial statements, and to review the current fiscal year budget and marketing plan to provide direction for the upcoming budget. Public comment is allowed on non-agenda items and consent calendar items.

• Approve April 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve financial statement ending March 30, 2024
• Review FY 2023-2024 budget and provide direction for FY 2024-2025 budget
• Review EPPBID 2023-24 marketing plan
• Review attendance report

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

This is a study session only; no formal action will be taken. The City Council, along with the Successor Agency and Housing Authority, will receive updates on the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument and Joshua Tree National Park expansion, discuss future updates to the General Plan Mobility Element, and hear an informational report on library policies.

• Update on proposed Chuckwalla National Monument and expansion of Joshua Tree National Park
• Feedback on proposed future updates to Palm Desert General Plan Mobility Element
• Informational update on library policies
• Joint meeting of City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority
• Hybrid meeting allowed under Assembly Bill 2449

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine approvals and several action items. Key decisions include adopting ordinances on catalytic converter possession and a library board, approving contracts and leases, and providing direction on the Lupine Plaza project. A public hearing will consider an appeal of a short-term rental bedroom determination.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 1412 prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1413 establishing a Library Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee
• Approve $42,000 increase for library furniture and equipment contracts (total $692,000)
• Approve one-year lease with extension for RC racetrack on city-owned parcel (APN 640-091-010)
• Public hearing on appeal of short-term rental bedroom determination

Housing Commission

The Palm Desert Housing Commission will consider consent and action items, including approving minutes, setting FY 2024/2025 meeting dates, and authorizing purchases from Lowe's, Home Depot, HD Supply, and Sherwin Williams for housing authority properties. Action items include awarding a landscape maintenance contract to Excel Landscape, Inc. for $418,680 annually plus up to $85,000 for repairs, and approving agreements with Garland/DBS for roof repairs and with Quill and Waxie for supplies. The commission will also receive informational reports, including a Home Improvement Program activity report.

• Award landscape maintenance contract to Excel Landscape, Inc. for $418,680/year plus up to $85,000 for repairs
• Authorize up to $230,000 for Lowe's, $60,000 for Home Depot, $320,000 for HD Supply, and $80,000 for Sherwin Williams for FY 2024/2025
• Approve agreement with Garland/DBS for roof repairs up to $75,000/year for 3 years with renewal options
• Authorize up to $58,600 for Quill office supplies and $36,100 for Waxie janitorial supplies
• Approve minutes of April 10, 2024 and set FY 2024/2025 meeting dates

Cultural Arts Committee

The Cultural Arts Committee will consider recommending City Council action on several public art items: accepting a donated 50th Anniversary children's mural, deaccessioning a library mural, and purchasing a sculpture from the El Paseo exhibition. They will also provide input on a potential Civic Center Park art installation and receive a presentation from Desert X. The meeting is largely routine, with consent calendar items and informational reports.

• Accept donation of Palm Desert's 50th Anniversary children's mural by Kellie Pellegrini and Tyler Ontiveros
• Approve deaccession of Library Community Room mural by Susan Smith Evans
• Consider purchase of a sculpture from 2023/2024 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition
• Request for input on potential Civic Center Park public art installation
• Receive and file presentation from Desert X

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority will hold a joint study session to continue reviewing the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Financial Plan and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. No action will be taken; the council will receive a presentation and provide general feedback.

• Continuation of May 6 study session on FY 2024-25 budget
• Presentation of proposed financial plan and five-year capital improvement program
• Council to provide general feedback only, no decisions

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider several public hearing items, including an environmental study for the Haystack Channel Improvement Project. They will also review a permit for a 24-hour emergency animal clinic and a recommendation regarding local CEQA guidelines.

• Haystack Channel Improvement Project environmental impact study
• 24-hour emergency animal clinic at 73495 Highway 111
• Recommendation to City Council for updated CEQA guidelines
• Continuance of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2024-0002 to June 4, 2024

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss adding KPI scoring, or 'Park Maintenance Evaluations,' to its monthly parks reports. The committee will also consider approving the April 2, 2024 minutes and receive updates from partner organizations and city staff. The meeting is largely routine, with most items being informational reports to be received and filed.

• Discussion on adding KPI scoring to monthly parks reports
• Approval of April 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Updates from Palm Desert Aquatic Center, First Tee, Friends of the Desert Mountains, and others
• Public art update on student art and essay winners and Aquatic Center art

Homelessness Task Force

This agenda for the Palm Desert Homelessness Task Force meeting on May 6, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council, along with the Successor Agency and Housing Authority, will hold a study session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Financial Plan and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. No formal action will be taken; the council will receive the report and provide general feedback. The meeting is a joint session and may be conducted as a hybrid meeting.

• Presentation of proposed FY 2024-25 Financial Plan
• Review of Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
• Joint meeting of City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority
• Public comments accepted via email, Zoom, or phone

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council holds a study session to review an update on current stormwater protection efforts and proposed improvements. No action will be taken at this meeting. The session is a joint meeting with the Successor Agency and Housing Authority.

• Receive and file update on Storm Water Protection Plan
• Review proposed stormwater improvements

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar and several action items. Key decisions include adopting a rail station feasibility study, introducing an ordinance to ban unlawful possession of catalytic converters, and awarding a large on-call construction management contract. The council will also consider a street vacation, library board establishment, and various project approvals.

• Adopt Palm Desert Rail Station Feasibility Study and submit to RCTC
• Introduce ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Award TKE Engineering on-call construction management contract up to $11,739,394
• Ratify change order for Hilary Storm repairs up to $609,760
• Approve street vacation of 8,582 sq ft portion of Shadow Lake Drive

Historic Preservation Committee

This agenda for the Palm Desert Historic Preservation Committee meeting on April 24, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board will hold a regular meeting with routine consent items (minutes, financials) and informational reports from staff, sheriff, and marketing. Action items include selecting a date for the FY 2024-2025 budget special meeting, providing feedback on a potential May merchant mixer, receiving a courtesy cart special event request protocol, and discussing updates on El Paseo benches and trash receptacles.

• Select date for FY 2024-2025 budget special meeting
• Provide feedback on potential May merchant mixer
• Receive and file courtesy cart special event request protocol
• Update on El Paseo benches and trash receptacles
• Approve financial statement ending February 29, 2024

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

This agenda for the Palm Desert El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed for the 2024-04-18 meeting.

Civic Engagement Committee

The Palm Desert Civic Engagement Committee will discuss how to improve outreach to diverse communities, including methods to increase meeting attendance and survey responses. The committee will also vote on approving its 2024 work plan. Informational items include a presentation on the new municipal library and an update on the HOA outreach strategy.

• Discussion on current engagement methods and how to improve outreach
• Approval of 2024 Civic Engagement Committee Work Plan
• Presentation on status and potential programming of new municipal library
• Update and discussion on HOA outreach strategy
• Approval of January 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

This agenda for the Palm Desert Planning Commission meeting on April 16, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee

The Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee is meeting to consider approving its draft 2024/2025 workplan for City Council approval, and to receive a presentation from Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes and public comments.

• Recommend City Council approve draft 2024/2025 Workplan
• Presentation from Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services
• Approve minutes of February 26, 2024 special meeting
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority will meet jointly to decide on consent items and several major actions. Key items include approving a $1.64M land purchase for flood infrastructure, increasing facilities repair contracts by $1.5M, and introducing a zoning ordinance for residential and mixed-use design standards. The council will also consider a broadband master plan and a resolution on mayor appointment procedures.

• Approve $1,640,359 from General Fund reserve for Mountain View Flood Infrastructure Improvements Project (APN 637-300-023)
• Increase on-call facilities repair contracts C44620A-E from $3,000,000 to $4,500,000
• Approve two loans totaling $6,755,000 for Palm Villas at Millennium affordable housing project (10.49 acres)
• Introduce Ordinance No. 1411 adding Chapter 25.42 Multifamily and Mixed-Use Objective Design Standards
• Adopt Palm Desert Broadband Feasibility and Master Plan Study and approve $19,884 contract amendment with HR Green

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

This is a study session of the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority. No formal action will be taken; the council will review and provide feedback on proposed changes to the Mills Act Contract Guidelines and an update on the Dining Deck Program.

• Review proposed changes to Mills Act Contract Guidelines
• Update on Dining Deck Program

Housing Commission

The Palm Desert Housing Commission will consider recommending approval of the proposed FY 2024-25 Palm Desert Housing Authority budget and capital improvement plan for inclusion in the city's comprehensive annual financial plan. The agenda also includes routine consent items, such as approving the March 13, 2024 minutes, and informational reports on property management, renovations, and the Home Improvement Program.

• Proposed FY 2024-25 PDHA budget and capital improvement plan
• Approval of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• FGA monthly property reports for February 2024
• Las Serenas renovation update for Unit 125
• Home Improvement Program activity report for February 2024

Cultural Arts Committee

The Palm Desert Cultural Arts Committee is meeting to approve several public art projects, including selecting winners of the 2024 Student Art and Essay Contest for vinyl art wrap installations, approving sculptures for the 2025/2026 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition, and approving mural designs for the Aquatic Center and a community mural project. The committee will also receive an informational report on the FY 2024/2025 Public Art budget and projects, and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Select and approve 2024 Student Art and Essay Contest winners for vinyl art wrap installation on traffic signal cabinets and water bottle fillers
• Approve alternate sculpture for Pad 16 and recommend City Council approval of 18 sculptures and up to 6 alternates for 2025/2026 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition
• Approve artwork proposal by artist Paul Hobson for bench murals at Palm Desert Aquatic Center
• Approve final mural design for Community Mural Project
• Receive and file informational report on FY 2024/2025 Public Art budget and projects

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider recommending an ordinance to the City Council that would prohibit unlawful possession of catalytic converters in Palm Desert. The committee will also approve routine consent items including monthly reports from police, fire, code compliance, emergency services, and citizen patrol programs.

• Recommend ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Approve March 2024 police specialized units report
• Approve March 2024 and Q1 fire department reports
• Approve March 2024 code compliance report
• Receive ALPR shared network report for March 2024

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to approve minutes from March 5, 2024, and receive informational updates from partner organizations including the Palm Desert Aquatic Center, First Tee - Coachella Valley, Friends of the Desert Mountains, Palm Desert Library, Friends of the Library, Family YMCA of the Desert, and Desert Recreation District. No action items are scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of March 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receive and file report from Palm Desert Aquatic Center
• Receive and file report from First Tee - Coachella Valley
• Receive and file report from Family YMCA of the Desert
• Receive and file report from Desert Recreation District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider adopting Resolution No. 2863, recommending the City Council approve a zoning ordinance amendment to add Chapter 25.42 (Objective Design Standards) to the Palm Desert Municipal Code. The standards would apply to residential and mixed-use projects. The Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from CEQA review. The rest of the agenda is routine, including approval of the March 19, 2024 minutes and informational reports.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2863 recommending a Zoning Ordinance Amendment adding Chapter 25.42 – Objective Design Standards
• Find the project exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15378, and/or 15061(b)(3)
• Approve minutes of the March 19, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
• No public hearings are scheduled

Public Affairs Marketing Panel

The Palm Desert Marketing Committee is meeting to receive a status update on the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 tourism campaign and to provide feedback on proposed marketing budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the December 5, 2023 meeting minutes and hearing non-agenda public comments.

• Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Tourism Campaign Status Update (receive and file)
• Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Proposed Marketing Budget Priorities (feedback requested)
• Approval of December 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Non-agenda public comments (up to 3 minutes each)

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority will meet jointly to discuss closed-session real estate negotiations and labor talks, then consider a $1.5 million emergency grant program for commercial property owners and HOAs along Interstate 10 affected by Tropical Storm Hilary. Other action items include replacing a bronze plaque at the Desert Holocaust Memorial and placing a Peace Pole at the Community Rose Garden. The consent calendar includes a zone change at 73600 Alessandro Drive, a new library architect contract for up to $514,865, and a $624,527 CNG street sweeper purchase.

• Emergency grant program up to $1.5M for I-10 properties affected by Tropical Storm Hilary
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1409 changing zoning at 73600 Alessandro Drive from DE-O to DE
• Award of $514,865 contract to Richärd Kennedy Architects for new library conceptual design
• Purchase of CNG street sweeper from PB Loader Corporation for $624,527
• Change Order No. 3 with Mariposa Landscapes increasing contract by $150,000 annually

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council will hold a study session to discuss two topics: the potential formation of a Library Advisory Committee and a 501(c)(3) Foundation, and an update on the Animal Services Contract with Riverside County Animal Services. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Feedback on establishing a Library Advisory Committee and a 501(c)(3) Foundation
• Update on Animal Services Contract with Riverside County Animal Services

Historic Preservation Committee

The Cultural Resources Preservation Committee will consider recommending a draft work plan for fiscal year 2024/2025 to the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of the January 24, 2024 meeting minutes and a consent calendar. No public hearings or action items other than the work plan are scheduled.

• Recommend City Council approve the draft CRPC Work Plan for FY 2024/2025 (Table 3 of staff report)
• Approve minutes of January 24, 2024 regular meeting
• Consent calendar approval
• Non-agenda public comments (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
• Next regular meeting: April 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Finance Committee

The Palm Desert Finance Committee will meet to receive and file routine financial reports for January and February 2024. Items include the General Fund financial reports, Parkview Office Complex financial and vacancy reports, Desert Willow Golf Resort financial reports, and the City Treasurer's investment reports. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the January 22, 2024 meeting. No major policy decisions or new business are on the agenda.

• Receive and file General Fund Financial Reports for January and February 2024
• Receive and file Parkview Office Complex Financial Reports and Vacancy Report for January and February 2024
• Receive and file Desert Willow Golf Resort Financial Reports for January and February 2024
• Receive and file City Treasurer's Investment Reports for January and February 2024
• Approve minutes of the January 22, 2024 Finance Committee meeting

El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two large apartment developments and a street vacation. They will also receive an update on a cannabis facility's conditional use permit revocation.

• Consider 12-month time extension for 388-unit Bravo Gardens apartment development on Holey Lane East.
• Consider approval of 384-unit Vesta Apartments at southeast corner of Dick Kelly Drive and Gateway Drive.
• Adopt notice of exemption for vacation of 8,582 sq ft portion of Shadow Lake Drive at 73745 Shadow Lake Drive.
• Receive update on revocation of Conditional Use Permit 17-0030 for a cannabis facility at 77-700 Enfield Lane.

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council will hold a study session to review traffic assessment studies for raised mid-block crossings on El Paseo and parking options at the University Dog Park. No action will be taken at this meeting.

• Traffic assessment study for El Paseo raised mid-block crossings
• Parking options study for University Dog Park

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will hold a joint regular meeting with the Successor Agency and Housing Authority. Key decisions include appropriating $1.8 million from facility reserves for park and facility improvements, authorizing up to $650,000 for new library furniture, and introducing zoning changes for a property on Alessandro Drive and new objective design standards for residential and mixed-use projects.

• Appropriation of $1,810,317 from General Fund Facility Reserves for facility and park improvements, including Ironwood Park
• Authorization to award library furniture, fixtures, and equipment contracts up to $650,000 for the new library at 73-300 Fred Waring Drive
• Introduction of an ordinance to change zoning at 73600 Alessandro Drive from Downtown Edge Transition Overlay (DE-O) to Downtown Edge (DE)
• Introduction of an ordinance to add Chapter 25.42 – Multifamily and Mixed-Use Objective Design Standards to the zoning code
• Award of a $199,645 contract to HR Green Pacific for inspection and construction management of the Firecliff Greens/Tee Box renovation at Desert Willow Golf Resort

Public Safety Committee

The Palm Desert Public Safety Committee will receive a presentation on the Fire Station 102 project. The consent calendar includes approval of February 2024 meeting minutes and receiving monthly reports from specialized units, fire, code compliance, emergency services, Citizen on Patrol, and ALPR. No action items are listed.

• Fire Station 102 project update presentation
• Approval of February 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receive and file February 2024 specialized units report
• Receive and file February 2024 Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire report
• Receive and file February 2024 ALPR monthly report

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution to approve a revision to approved pad elevations for Tentative Tract Map 38434, a 332 single-family home development on 93.56 acres south of Gerald Ford Drive and west of Portola Road in the Refuge Specific Plan area. The consent calendar includes approval of the February 20, 2024 meeting minutes. No other action items are listed.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2859 to revise pad elevations for a 332-home residential development on 93.56 acres (APNs 694-310-009 & 694-31-011)
• Consent calendar approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will receive informational updates from partner organizations including the Palm Desert Aquatic Center, First Tee, Friends of the Desert Mountains, the Palm Desert Library, and the YMCA. The committee will also hear reports on park projects such as Cahuilla Hills Park design and Hovley Soccer Park. No action items or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion and updates.

• Cahuilla Hills Park Design community engagement survey summary
• Updates from Palm Desert Aquatic Center, First Tee, Friends of the Desert Mountains, Palm Desert Library, Friends of the Library
• Updates from Family YMCA of the Desert and Desert Recreation District
• Reports on Hovley Soccer Park, Washington Charter School Park, and Freedom Park
• Approval of February 6, 2024 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Committee

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five items: an 18-month time extension for a 32-unit condominium project at Gerald Ford Dr and Shepherd Ln; a precise plan to revise a pad elevation at 178 Tekis Place; a recommendation to the City Council to rezone 73600 Alessandro Drive to Downtown Edge; a precise plan for a 61,788 sq ft personal storage facility at 75220 Merle Drive; and a use determination and conditional use permit for a wedding chapel at 72221 Highway 111. The meeting also includes a consent calendar to approve the February 6, 2024 minutes and non-agenda public comments.

• 18-month time extension for Tentative Parcel Map 38033 and 12-month extension for Precise Plan 21-0008 for 32 single-story condominium units on 3.91 acres at Gerald Ford Dr and Shepherd Ln
• Precise plan to revise pad elevation at 178 Tekis Place (APN 771-260-030)
• Change of Zone 24-0001 to rezone 73600 Alessandro Drive from DE-O to DE (Downtown Edge)
• Precise plan for a 61,788 sq ft personal storage facility on 1.89 acres at 75220 Merle Drive
• Use determination and conditional use permit for a 1,140 sq ft wedding chapel at 72221 Highway 111, Suite A7

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

This is a study session only; no action will be taken. The council will receive a presentation on the City's authority under Article 34 of the California Constitution and its status. They will also receive a presentation on Palm Desert Visitor Services.

• Study session on Article 34 of the California Constitution
• Study session on Palm Desert Visitor Services

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will consider mid-year budget adjustments for fiscal year 2023-24 and a resolution authorizing the issuance of University Park Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 Special Tax Bonds, Series 2024. The consent calendar includes approval of a five-year automated license plate recognition software subscription with Flock Safety, a three-year lease for Indian Wells Fire Station No. 55, and a contract for auditing services totaling $89,082 for the first year. The council will also adopt ordinances eliminating ranked-choice voting and establishing a municipal library.

• Mid-year budget adjustments and revised staff allocation schedule (Action Calendar item 14.a)
• Issuance of University Park CFD No. 2021-1 Special Tax Bonds, Series 2024 (Action Calendar item 14.b)
• Five-year agreement with Flock Safety for automated license plate recognition software (Consent Calendar item 13.h)
• Three-year lease agreement with City of Indian Wells for Fire Station No. 55 (Consent Calendar item 13.g)
• Contract with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP for auditing services at $89,082 for first year (Consent Calendar item 13.f)

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

The Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority hold a joint study session to review progress on 2023 goals and provide input for 2024 goals. No action will be taken. The session also includes a closed session to evaluate the City Manager's performance.

• Review progress on 2023 goals and provide input for 2024 goals
• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation of City Manager
• Attachments include cash flow projections with district tax measures considered

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a tentative parcel map to split a parcel at 49425 JFK Trail into two lots and a retention lot; a conditional use permit and precise plan for an 11,380-square-foot fire station at 75665 Gerald Ford Drive; and a recommendation to the City Council to adopt objective design standards for residential and mixed-use projects. The commission will also consider approving the January 4, 2024 meeting minutes and receive informational reports.

• Tentative parcel map to subdivide 49425 JFK Trail into two 0.46-acre parcels and a 0.05-acre retention lot
• Conditional use permit and precise plan for an 11,380-square-foot fire station at 75665 Gerald Ford Drive
• Zoning ordinance amendment to add objective design standards for residential and mixed-use development
• All three public hearing items include adoption of a Notice of Exemption from CEQA
• Consent calendar includes approval of January 4, 2024 special meeting minutes

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

This is a study session only; no formal action will be taken. The City Council will receive presentations on council roles and new laws (including the Levine Act) and an update on Palm Desert Farmers' Markets. A traffic assessment item was removed at staff's request.

• Presentation on 2024 City Council Roles and New Laws
• Presentation on the Levine Act
• Informational update on Palm Desert Farmers' Markets
• Traffic assessment item removed at staff request

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider recommending that the City Council adopt Residential and Mixed-Use Objective Design Standards and amend Title 25 of the Municipal Code. The item is the only substantive action on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• ZOA24-0001: Zoning Ordinance Amendment adding Chapter 25.42 – Objective Design Standards
• Recommendation to find the project exempt from CEQA review

Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting

The Palm Desert City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt a new city council election district boundaries map (Map 109 Renumbered B) and introduce an ordinance for by-district elections. The council will also discuss and provide direction on updating zoning and business regulations for cannabis manufacturing businesses, including options to limit such businesses. Other action items include awarding a $948,920 contract for a Vision Zero strategy and approving a second amendment to a development agreement with Desert Wave Ventures, LLC.

• Public hearing to adopt Map 109 Renumbered B for city council election district boundaries
• Discussion on updating cannabis manufacturing regulations, including limiting to two Type P licenses
• Award contract to Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for $948,920 to develop a Vision Zero strategy
• Approve second amendment to disposition and development agreement with Desert Wave Ventures, LLC for Desert Willow lots
• Closed session negotiations for properties at 72559 Highway 111 and Desert Willow lots

Palm Desert City Council - Study Session

This is a study session only; no action will be taken. The council will receive information on the progress of municipal library services and next steps, and provide feedback on the Palm Desert Broadband Feasibility and Master Plan Study.

• Receive information on progress of municipal library services and next steps
• Provide feedback on Palm Desert Broadband Feasibility and Master Plan Study

Planning Commission

The Palm Desert Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings on two cannabis-related conditional use permits. They will consider revoking a permit for a manufacturing, delivery, and distribution business at 75-080 Saint Charles Place, and modifying another permit at 77-700 Enfield Lane to remove manufacturing and allow only distribution.

• Revocation of Conditional Use Permit No. 17-0027 for a cannabis business at 75-080 Saint Charles Place
• Modification of Conditional Use Permit No. 17-0030 for a cannabis business at 77-700 Enfield Lane to allow only distribution
• Adoption of CEQA exemptions for both actions

Planning Commission

This meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission was cancelled. The agenda consists only of procedural items with no substantive business scheduled.