Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - December 11, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 3:30 P.M.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on items contained only on the Closed Session Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of this agenda.
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
4. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
RECOMMENDATION:
The following items were considered in closed session:
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Closed Session Meeting Minutes: November 13, 2025
Public Comments:
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Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)4 Public Comments:
5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Pradetto
7. INSPIRATION
Mayor Harnik
8. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Shah
9. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
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PRESENTATION: PALM DESERT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - GOLF CART PARADE 2025
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APPOINTMENT OF THE MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
1. Appointment of the Mayor and MPT.pdf
2. 01 Resolution 2025-069.pdf
3. 02 SOS Randomized Alphabet.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Evan Trubee to the position of Mayor for a one-year term commencing upon appointment, and conduct the required three-member tiebreak (drawing straws) to determine the appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem for the 2026 term.
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PROCLAMATION: URBAN HABITAT
1. Supplemental Material - URBAN HABITAT PROCLAMATION.pdf
10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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SHERIFF DEPARTMENT UPDATE
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PROJECTS UPDATE
1. Project Highlights.pdf
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INTERNSHIP RECOGNITION
11. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
12. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the City Council for a separate discussion.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
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APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_Nov13_2025 - English.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_Nov13_2025 - English.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of November 13, 2025.
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APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
1. 11-7-2025 Signed Check Register.pdf
2. 11-14-2025 Signed Check Register.pdf
3. 11-17-2025 Signed Check Register.pdf
4. 11-20-2025 Signed Check Register.pdf
5. 11-25-2025 Signed Check Register.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 11/7/2025 to 11/25/2025.
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OCTOBER 2025 PROCUREMENT REPORT
1. Procurement Report October 2025(1).pdf
2. Procurement Report 10.2025.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the monthly Procurement Report for October 2025.
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ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS FROM THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AND HOUSING COMMISSION; APPOINTMENT TO FILL HOUSING COMMISSION VACANCY
1. Acceptance of Resignations - Wallace Colvard and Kathleen Bauer.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Accept, with regret, the resignation of Wallace Colvard from the Architectural Review Commission, effective November 25, 2025.
Accept, with regret, the resignation of Kathleen Bauer from the Housing Commission, effective December 10, 2025.
Appoint Patricia Pyle to fill the unexpired Housing Commission term ending June 30, 2027, effective December 11, 2025.
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CEREMONIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS POLICY AND RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-011
1. Ceremonial Recognition Policy.pdf
2. 01 Resolution.pdf
3. 02 Recognition Policy.pdf
4. 03 Resolution 2024-011.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2025-072 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-011 AND ADOPTING A POLICY FOR CEREMONIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS.”
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ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1437 AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
1. Ordinance 1437 - Second Reading.pdf
2. Ordinance 1437 - First Reading.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1437 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.”
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE GRANT POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL AND ESTABLISHING A CITYWIDE FRAMEWORK FOR GRANT IDENTIFICATION, APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION, REPORTING, AND COMPLIANCE.
1. City of Palm Desert Grant Policy Resolution .pdf
2. 1. Resolution No. 2025-.pdf
3. 2. City of Palm Desert Grants Policy and Procedures Manual.pdf
4. Supplemental Material - 2025-12-11 QA Memo 13g.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2025-073 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF PALM DESERT GRANT POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL AND ESTABLISHING A CITYWIDE FRAMEWORK FOR GRANT IDENTIFICATION, APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION, REPORTING, AND COMPLIANCE.”
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM AWARD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED GRANT DOCUMENTS
1. Resolution Tobacco Grant.pdf
2. 1. Resolution.pdf
3. 2. Letter of Intent (LOI).pdf
4. 3. Letter of Commitment- Riverside County Sheriff .pdf
5. 4. Tobacco Grant Program Email .pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2025-074 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM AWARD AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS.” Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Grant Agreement, Summary of Award, Budget Detail, Government Taxpayer ID Form, any future amendments, and all other documents required by the California Department of Justice, provided that any amendments do not obligate additional City funds.
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AWARD A TASK ORDER TO ACCENTURE LLP FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF THE NEW LIBRARY FACILITY (PROJECT NO. CFA00027)
1. Approve Task Order for Construction Management Services for New Library Facility.pdf
2. 01 CM Services Task Order.pdf
3. 02 Accenture LLP Proposal.pdf
4. 03 C44810 - Anser Advisory Executed Agreement.pdf
5. 04 C44810 Amendment No. 3 - Accenture LLP.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Award Task Order No. TOCFA00027 to Accenture LLP for Construction Management Services of the New Library Facility in the amount of $1,662,667.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the task order and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 39276
1. Final Tract Map No. 39276.pdf
2. 01 RESOLUTION NO 2025-___.pdf
3. 02 Tentative Tract Map 39276.pdf
4. 03 Final Tract Map 39276.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2025-075 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 39276 FOR FINANCING AND CONVEYANCE PURPOSES LOCATED SOUTH OF FRANK SINATRA DRIVE AND WEST OF PORTOLA AVENUE.”
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APPROVE THE HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE 2026 ANNUAL WORK PLAN
1. Approve the Homelessness Task Force 2026 Work Plan.pdf
2. Supplemental Material - 2025-12-11 QA Memo 13k.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve and reaffirm the existing Work Plan categories for the 2026 Annual Work Plan, effective January 1, 2026.
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APPROVE A TWO-YEAR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH VM POOL SERVICE AND REPAIRS FOR POOL AND SPA MAINTENANCE AT HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES.
1. Pool and Spa Maintenance Contract - VM Pool Service and Repairs.pdf
2. Attachment 1 Draft Maintenance Services Agreement.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a two-year maintenance agreement with VM Pool Service & Repairs Inc., with three one-year extension options, at an annual not-to-exceed amount of $209,040 per fiscal year, and up to $75,000 for additional as-needed services.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute any change orders or amendments to the agreement.
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MILLS ACT CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF TWO DESIGNATED HISTORIC RESOURCES LOCATED AT 73411 WILLOW STREET AND 72801 EL PASEO, UNIT 808
1. 2025 Mills Act Contracts.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution and Mills Act Contract for 73411 Willow Street (MILLS25-0002).pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Draft Resolution and Mills Act Contract for 72801 El Paseo Unit 808 (MILLS25-0003).pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2025-076 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 73411 WILLOW STREET.” Adopt Resolution 2025-077 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 72801 EL PASEO, UNIT 808.
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MOVING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH RELOCATION OF THE CA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE FROM PARKVIEW BUILDING, AND PARKING SPACE LEASE WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE USE OF TEN (10) DESIGNATED PARKING SPACES AT 73-710 FRED WARING DRIVE
1. APPROVE CDFA RELOCATION COSTS AND PARKING SPACE LEASE AGREEMENT .pdf
2. 01. Moving Quote-Mother Lode Van and Storage.pdf
3. 02. Parking Space Lease Agreement-City-State of California (CDFA).pdf
4. 03. Aerial Map-Parking Space Location.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve payment of moving services in the amount of $4,670 to Mother Lode Van & Storage for the relocation of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) from the Parkview Building, plus a 10% contingency.
Approve the Parking Space Lease Agreement with the CA Department of General Services (acting on behalf of CDFA) for ten (10) designated parking spaces located at 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, effective January 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary, nonmonetary changes to the Agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents and take all necessary actions to complete the relocation.
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APPROVE PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CLARITI BUSINESS LICENSE SOFTWARE SYSTEM
1. Approve Implementation of Clariti Business Licensing System.pdf
2. 01 Speridian Implementation Contract.pdf
3. 02 Speridian Implementaion Proposal.pdf
4. 03 Park Consulting Group Contract.pdf
5. 04 Park Consulting Group Proposal.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement with Speridian, LLC, for Clariti Business Licensing System implementation costs of $205,820, plus 10% contingency.
Approve and authorize the City Manager to finalize an agreement with Park Consulting Group for consulting services and project management for a 3-month term in the amount of $49,500, plus 10% contingency.
Authorize the City Manager to review and approve contract amendments and change orders up to contingency amounts, for unforeseen circumstances associated with each agreement, per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Authorize City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to any of the agreements and authorize City Manager to execute any documents necessary to facilitate the contract award and implementation of the Clariti Business Licensing Software System.
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RESOLUTION UPDATING POLICY NO. FIN-013 TRAVEL EXPENSE AND REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
1. Resolution Approving Updated Travel Policy.pdf
2. 01 Draft Resolution .pdf
3. 02 Exhibit A to Resolution - Travel Reimbursement Policy.pdf
4. 03 Travel Policy - 2016 Council Approved 10-13-16.pdf
5. 04 Local Meeting and Local Event Reimbursement Policy.pdf
6. 05 Administrative Procedures (Fleet Management Policy).pdf
7. Supplemental Material - 2025-12-11 QA Memo 13p.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2025-078 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2016-80 AND ADOPTING A REVISED TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY FOR OFFICIAL CITY BUSINESS FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS AND CITY EMPLOYEES.”
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING UPDATES TO THE LIBRARY SERVICES’ POLICIES TO REPLACE AND SUPERCEDE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-039
1. Library Services' Policy Updates.pdf
2. 01 Resolution(1).pdf
3. 02 Exhibit A- Draft of Library Policies.pdf
4. Supplemental Material - 2025-12-11 QA Memo 13q.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2025-079 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING UPDATED LIBRARY SERVICES POLICIES LIBR-002, LIBR-003, LIBR-004, LIBR-005, LIBR-006, AND LIBR-010, TO REPLACE AND SUPERSEDE THE VERSIONS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-039”
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REJECT ALL PROPOSALS FOR STORM DRAIN AND STORMWATER CHANNEL CLEAN UP AND QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE SERVICES (PROJECT NO. MDR00004)
1. Reject all Bid Proposals for Storm Drain and Stormwater Channel Clean Up .pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Reject all bid proposals submitted under Request for Proposal No. 2025-RFP-219 for Storm Drain and Stormwater Channel Clean Up and Quarterly Maintenance Services
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REJECT BID PROPOSAL FOR ON-CALL SPORTS COURTS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS WITHIN CITY PARK FACILITIES (PROJECT NO. CFA00011)
1. Reject Bid Proposal for On-Call Sports Courts Maintenance.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Reject bid proposal submitted under Request for Proposal (RFP) 2025-RFP-202 for On-Call Sports Courts Maintenance and Repairs.
Authorize staff to re-advertise the request.
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AWARD A CONTRACT TO WESTERN STATE BUILDERS, INC., FOR THE CIVIC CENTER PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION (PROJECT NO. CFA00011)
1. Award Construction Contract for Civic Center Park Playground Renovation.pdf
2. 01 Construction Agreement.pdf
3. 02 Payment and Performance Bonds.pdf
4. 03 Western State Builders Proposal.pdf
5. 04 Plans and Conceptual Drawings.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Award a construction contract to Western State Builders, Inc., of Escondido, California, in the amount of $1,570,136.14, plus a $157,000 contingency for unforeseen expenses.
Authorize Director of Finance to appropriate funds from General Fund Facility Reserve to the Interfund Transfer Out Account No. 1104199-4501000 in the amount of $1,000,000 and transfer to Capital Projects Fund Transfer In Account No. 4000000-3910000.
Appropriate $1,000,000 Capital Projects Fund – Civic Center Account No. 4004674-4400100.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any written requests for change orders up to the contingency amount, amendments, and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action, in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 3.30.170(B).
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC) and the City Clerk to file the NOC upon satisfactory completion of the Project.
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GRANT OF EASEMENT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT FOR HAYSTACK ROAD CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (PROJECT NO. CDR00003)
1. Grant of Easement to CVWD for Haystack Road Channel Improvements.pdf
2. 01 Grant of Easement.pdf
3. 02 Legal Description.pdf
4. 03 Parcel Plat.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant of Easement to the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for an existing pipeline.
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RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 66000-66008 RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
1. AB 1600 ADOPT RESOLUTION RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR FY 2024-25.pdf
2. 01 Resolution(2).pdf
3. 02 Exhibit A FY2024-25 Developer Fee Reports.pdf
4. 03 Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY2025-26 to FY2029-30.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2025-080 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REVIEWING AND ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE DISCLOSURE REPORT FOR THE CITY’S VARIOUS DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND MAKING FIVE-YEAR FINDINGS REGARDING THE CONTINUING NEED FOR UNEXPENDED BALANCES OF IMPACT FEES AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66001.”
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AWARD A CONTRACT TO QUINN COMPANY FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY’S EMERGENCY GENERATORS (PROJECT NO. MEQ00005)
1. Award Contract for Generator Maintenance Services.pdf
2. 01 Maintenance Services Agrement.pdf
3. 02 Payment and Performance Bonds(1).pdf
4. 03 Quinn Company RFP Submittal.pdf
5. Supplemental Material - 2025-12-11 QA Memo 13w.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Award a one-year Maintenance Services Agreement to Quinn Company, dba Quinn Power Systems, of the City of Industry, California (referred to as “Quinn”) for preventative maintenance of the City’s emergency generators in the amount of $87,795 pro-rated for the first year at $43,897.50, with the option of four, one-year extensions.
Authorize additional as-needed repairs and service parts in an amount not-to-exceed $75,000 pro-rated for the first year at $37,500, with the option of four, one-year extensions.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments
and change orders
and any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
14. ACTION CALENDAR
The public may comment on individual Action Items within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda.
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INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE DELETING SECTION 2.52.555(F) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO REMOVE OUTDATED EMAIL RETENTION PROVISIONS
1. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SUBSECTION 2.52.555(F).pdf
2. 01 Draft Ordinance - Email Retention.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Introduction of Ordinance No. 1438 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DELETING SECTION 2.52.555(F) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO REMOVE OUTDATED EMAIL RETENTION PROVISIONS.”
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INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE BY REFERENCE WITH APPENDICES AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS AND SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING
1. SR Adoption of 2025 California Model Codes.pdf
2. 01 Draft Ordinance - 2025 Palm Desert Model Code.pdf
3. Supplemental Material - 2025 PDMC Chapter 15 Mode Code Adoption.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce Ordinance No. 1439 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE BY REFERENCE WITH APPENDICES AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS.” Schedule a public hearing and second reading for the City Council meeting of January 8, 2026, at 4 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 8.50 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE AND CREATE DRILLING AND MAINTENANCE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS FOR WATER WELLS
1. SR Resolution regarding Drilling and Maintenance of Water Wells.pdf
2. 01 Draft Resolution.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2025-081 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 8.50 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DRILLING AND MAINTENANCE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS FOR WATER WELLS.”
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SPAY/NEUTER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AND RESCINDING THE CITY’S PET REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
1. Resolution establishing a Spay and Neuter program.pdf
2. 1. Resolution No. 2025-(1).pdf
3. 2. Contract .pdf
4. 3. PowerPoint .pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2025-082 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING THE CITY’S PET REIMBURSEMENT POLICY AND ESTABLISHING A NEW SPAY/NEUTER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WITH ANIMAL SAMARITANS.” Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to administer the program.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary implementation documents.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The public may comment on individual public hearing items within the three-minute time limit. The applicant or appellant will be provided up to ten minutes to make their presentation. If other speakers provide comments, the applicant or appellant will be given an opportunity to offer rebuttal comments for up to three additional minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of this agenda.
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APPROVE AN ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AN UPDATED MOBILITY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN, AND UPDATED TRANSPORTATION STUDY GUIDELINES
1. Circulation Element Update_Council.pdf
2. 1. Draft Resolution EIR and Mobility Element.pdf
3. 1A Environmental Impact Report Addendum.pdf
4. 1B Mobility Element Update.pdf
5. 2. Draft Resolution Transportation Study Guidelines.pdf
6. 2A. Transportation Study Guidelines.pdf
7. 3. Public Hearing Notice.pdf
8. 4. VMT Analysis.pdf
9. 5. Implementation Matrix.pdf
10. 6. Presentation.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2025-083 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE CITY GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT UPDATING THE MOBILITY (CIRCULATION) ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN.” Hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2025-084 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING UPDATED TRANSPORTATION STUDY GUIDELINES, INCLUDING THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE, FOR LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND FINDING THE PROJECT NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.”
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REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY PROJECT MODIFICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
1. Reallocation of CDBG Funds and Project Modifications for FY 2024-25.pdf
2. 01 Palm Desert Program Year 24 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 2.pdf
3. 02 Public Hearing 30-Day CDBG English - Taos Apartments.pdf
4. 03 Public hearing 30-Day CDBG Spanish - Taos Apartments.pdf
5. 04 Public Hearing 10-Day CDBG English - Taos Apartments.pdf
6. 05 Public Hearing 10-Day CDBG Spanish - Taos Apartments.pdf
7. CDBG Amendment Presentation.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the reallocation of $14,987.64 in unused Fiscal Year (FY) 2024–25 Community Development Block (CDBG) Grant Administration funds, which are U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated funds designated for program oversight, to the Palm Desert Housing Authority (PDHA) for eligible CDBG activities.
Approve the reallocation of $217,756.47 in FY 2024-25 CDBG funds from the PDHA Candlewood Apartments project to the PDHA Taos Palms Apartments project.
Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to complete the reallocation.
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INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO TWO-UNIT PROJECTS AND TITLE 26 PERTAINING TO URBAN LOT SPLITS AND FINDING THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CASE NO. ZOA25-0002)
1. SB 9 Ordinance to Amend PDMC Titles 25 and 26.pdf
2. 1. Zoning Ordinance Amendment.pdf
3. 2. Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Tracked Changes.pdf
4. Supplemental Material - ZOA25-0002 - SB 9 Update - CC 12.11.2025.pdf
5. Supplemental Material - 2025-12-11 QA Memo 15c.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce Ordinance No. 1440 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 25.34 (SPECIAL USE PROVISIONS) AND CHAPTER 26.30 (URBAN LOT SPLITS) OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT PROJECTS AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA”
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URGENCY ORDINANCE (ZOA 22-0005) AMENDING SECTION 25.34.030 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
1. Urgency Ordinance to Amend Title 25 Related to ADUs.pdf
2. 01 Draft Urgency Ordinance.pdf
3. 02 Exhibit A to Draft Urgency Ordinance.pdf
4. Supplemental Material - ZOA25-0003 - ADU Urgency Ord - CC 12.11.2025.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing and receive public testimony.
Adopt an Urgency Ordinance No. 1441 entitled, “AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 25.34.030 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH THE RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.17.”
16. INFORMATION ITEMS
17. ADJOURNMENT
18. PUBLIC NOTICES
Agenda Related Materials:
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It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the city will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 346-0611, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Michelle Nance, Acting Assistant City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda for the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency for the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority, was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website www.palmdesert.gov
no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
/S/ Michelle Nance
Acting Assistant City Clerk