Palm Desert City Council
January 22, 2026

CITY OF PALM DESERT

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 22, 2026
PREPARED BY: Cesar Lopez, Senior Engineer
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 38640, LOCATED AT 73815 SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE, WEST OF PORTOLA AVENUE.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 38640, LOCATED AT 73815 SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE, WEST OF PORTOLA AVENUE.”
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

On August 5, 2025, the Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract Map 38640 (TTM 38640) by Resolution No. 2896. The request by Robert Johnson (Applicant) was to subdivide a

0.31-acre property into four (4) residential lots to construct a single-story multi-family complex for condominium purposes and one (1) common lot for access, parking, drainage, and trash collection purposes located at 73815 Shadow Mountain Drive (APN 627-341-004).

Resolution No. 2896 included Conditions of Approval for certain improvements to be constructed and impact fees to be paid. The City Engineer has determined that Final Tract Map (FTM 38640) meets the application requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and the City’s ordinances. The Final Map has been deemed technically correct by the City Engineer, and the Conditions of Approval in the resolution have been satisfied for FTM 38640. Applicant has entered into a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with bonds for the completion and payment of these improvements based on the Cost Estimates provided to the City and approved by the City Engineer.

The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) of the Homeowner’s Association (HOA) document the maintenance obligations for the proposed site, which includes maintaining all lots reserved for open space, landscaping and storm drain purposes, and all landscaping located in the public right-of-way adjacent to private property.

Legal Review:

This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no direct fiscal impact to the General Fund with this action.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2026-

2. Tentative Tract Map 38640

3. Final Tract Map 38640

4. Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Bonds
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST AWARENESS CHECKLIST:
☒ Site-Specific Property Interest – Councilmembers should check if they own or lease real property within 1,000 feet of the project site (Gov. Code § 87103(b); FPPC Reg. 18702.2). ☒ SB 1439 Applicability (Campaign Contributions) – Applies to licenses, permits, or other entitlements for use, and to contracts or franchise agreements other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts.

Applicant(s)/Appellant(s): _ Robert Johnson ______________________ Councilmembers should review any campaign contributions received within the last 12 months from parties or participants to the proceeding and must not accept contributions over $500 from those parties for 12 months following the final decision (Gov. Code § 84308).

Note: These indicators are informational and do not constitute a legal determination. Each Councilmember is responsible for identifying and disclosing any disqualifying interests in accordance with the Political Reform Act and FPPC regulations. 178
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 38640, LOCATED AT 73815 SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE, WEST OF PORTOLA AVENUE.

WHEREAS, Parcel Map conforms to the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and City Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Tentative Tract Map 38640 (TPM 38640) was approved on August 5, 2025 by Planning Commission Resolution 2896 to subdivide a 0.31-acre property into four (4) residential lots to construct a single-story multi-family complex for condominium purposes and one (1) common lot for access, parking, drainage, and trash collection purposes, totaling 4,944 square feet of gross floor area located at 73815 Shadow Mountain Drive (APN 627-341-004); and
WHEREAS, the Final Subdivision Map of Tract Map 38640 has been deemed approved by the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the Final Subdivision Map of Tract Map 38640, has met the Conditions of Approval for this project (Resolution Nos. 2896).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows:

SECTION 1. That the foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. The Final Subdivision Map of Parcel Map 38640, City of Palm Desert, California, is hereby approved as the official map of said tract, subject to the conditions of the Tentative Map.

SECTION 3. The Director of Development Services is directed to process the Parcel Map for recording upon receipt of the required payment of all fees.

SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon this adoption.

ADOPTED ON ________________, 2026.

EVAN TRUBEE, MAYOR
ATTEST:

ANTHONY J. MEJIA, CITY CLERK
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Resolution No. 2026-____ Page 2
I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-___ is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on _______________________, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Palm Desert, California, on ______________, 2026.

ANTHONY J. MEJIA

CITY CLERK
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DEPARTMENT OF

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
APPROVED BY:

C.C. RES. NO_________ STAFF LETTER
P.C. RES. NO_________ ARC ACTION FORM
BY: ____________________________________________

STAFF DATE

CONSTRUCTION SHALL COMMENCE WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE APPROVAL kaguirre 10/08/2025
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DEPARTMENT OF

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
APPROVED BY:

C.C. RES. NO_________ STAFF LETTER
P.C. RES. NO_________ ARC ACTION FORM
BY: ____________________________________________

STAFF DATE

CONSTRUCTION SHALL COMMENCE WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE APPROVAL kaguirre 10/08/2025
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CITY OF PALM DESERT

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 22, 2026
PREPARED BY: Austin Yaple, Deputy Director of Finance
Veronica Chavez, Director of Finance
SUBJECT: RECEIVE AND FILE THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT ON

AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES PERFORMED ON THE MEASURE A
TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,
2025
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the Independent Accountants’ Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Performed on the Measure A Transportation Fund for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

The Measure A fund is a special revenue fund created to track funds received by the Riverside County Transportation Commission. In 1988, Riverside County voters approved a half-cent sales tax, known as Measure A, to fund various highway improvements, local streets and roads maintenance, commuter assistance, and specialized transit projects.

Conrad LLP performed the procedures, agreed to by the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), solely to assist RCTC with respect to an evaluation of the City of Palm Desert’s Measure A Transportation Fund and the degree of the City’s compliance with RCTC requirements for the year ended June 30, 2025.

The agreed-upon procedures report issued by Conrad LLP found the City to be in compliance with its Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements, but noted an accumulated excess fund balance of $17.1 million from prior-year revenues. The City has budgeted $25.1 million in Measure A expenditures in Fiscal Year 2025-26, which are anticipated to deplete the $17.1 million excess.

Staff requests that the City Council receive and file the Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Performed on the Measure A Transportation Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

Legal Review:

This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Independent Accountant’s Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures 187
City of Palm Desert
(Independent Accountant’s Report)

CONFLICT OF INTEREST AWARENESS CHECKLIST:
☐ Site-Specific Property Interest – Councilmembers should check if they own or lease real property within 1,000 feet of the project site (Gov. Code § 87103(b); FPPC Reg. 18702.2). ☐ SB 1439 Applicability (Campaign Contributions) – Applies to licenses, permits, or other entitlements for use, and to contracts or franchise agreements other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts.

Applicant/Appellant: Not Applicable
Councilmembers should review any campaign contributions received within the last 12 months from parties or participants to the proceeding and must not accept contributions over $500 from those parties for 12 months following the final decision (Gov. Code § 84308).

Note: These indicators are informational and do not constitute a legal determination. Each Councilmember is responsible for identifying and disclosing any disqualifying interests in accordance with the Political Reform Act and FPPC regulations. 188

CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures
Applied to Measure A – Local Streets and Roads
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 23161 Lake Center Drive, Suite 200, Lake Forest, CA 92630 ■ T: (949) 552-7700 ■ www.conradllp.com 1 Independent Accountant’s Report
On Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures
The Board of Commissioners
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Riverside, California
We have performed the procedures enumerated below on Measure A - Local Streets and Roads Program of the City of Palm Desert, California (“City”) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025.

Riverside County Transportation Commission (“RCTC”) has agreed to and acknowledged that the procedures performed are appropriate to meet the intended purpose on whether the City was in compliance with the Measure A - Local Streets and Roads Program grant terms and conditions for the year ended June 30, 2025. Additionally, RCTC and the City have agreed to and acknowledged that the procedures performed are appropriate for their purposes. This report may not be suitable for any other purpose. The procedures performed may not address all of the items of interest to a user of this report and may not meet the needs of all users of this report and, as such, users are responsible for determining whether the procedures performed are appropriate for their purposes.

The procedures and related findings are as follows:

1. Review the 2009 Measure A (“Ordinance 02-001”) compliance requirements. Western County jurisdictions are required to participate in the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (“TUMF”) program and in the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (“MSHCP”), which are administered by the Western Riverside Council of Governments (“WRCOG”) and the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (“RCA”), respectively.

Coachella Valley jurisdictions are required to participate in the TUMF program administered by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (“CVAG”). Indicate participation in TUMF and/or MSHCP programs.

Finding: No exceptions were noted as a result of applying this procedure. The City participates in the TUMF program administered by CVAG.

2. Obtain from RCTC the approved Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (“CIP”) for the fiscal year.

Finding: No exceptions were noted as a result of applying this procedure.

3. Obtain from the jurisdiction a detail general ledger and balance sheet for the fiscal year. a. Identify the amount of Measure A cash and investments recorded at the end of the fiscal year. Compare amount to Measure A fund balance and provide an explanation for any differences greater than 25% of fund balance.
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Board of Commissioners
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Riverside, California
2 Finding: Measure A cash and investments were $17,640,933 at June 30, 2025. The difference between Measure A cash and investments of $17,640,933 and fund balance of $17,107,013 is $533,920 or 3.12% of the fund balance. b. Identify amounts due from other funds.

Finding: There were no amounts due from other funds at June 30, 2025. c. Identify the components of ending fund balance for Measure A activity (e.g., nonspendable, restricted, assigned, committed, unassigned).

Finding: Ending fund balance for Measure A activity was restricted in the amount of $17,107,013 at June 30, 2025.
i. Identify the existence of any restatement of Measure A fund balance; inquire of management as to the reason for any restatement and provide a summary of the restatement items.

Finding: We noted the restatement of Measure A fund balance at June 30, 2024 in the amount of $4,211 due to an interest allocation adjustment. Due to this adjusting journal entry, the fund balance and revenue increased as follows:

Amount per FY
2024 Report Adjustment
Amount Restated
for FY 2024
Fund balance $ 23,386,003 $ 4,211 $ 23,390,214
Revenue $ 4,816,963 $ 4,211 $ 4,821,174
ii. Compare ending fund balance to total revenues for the current year and prior two years. If ending fund balance is greater than sum of total revenues for the threeyear period, inquire of management as to the reason(s) for the accumulation of fund balance (e.g., status of specific projects included in the 5-Year CIP).

Finding: We noted that the City’s ending fund balance was greater than the cumulative total revenues for the 3-year period as illustrated below.

Revenue for year ended June 30, 2025 $ 4,461,600
Revenue for year ended June 30, 2024 4,821,174
Revenue for year ended June 30, 2023 4,398,556
Total Revenue for the 3-year period $ 13,681,330
Fund balance for year ended June 30, 2025 $ 17,107,013
The City management stated that the accumulation of funds will be depleted based on the city adopting an aggressive 5-year CIP plan that anticipates spending the majority of the accumulated Measure A funds in FY 2025/26. The City established a Capital Projects Department in fiscal year 2022/23, which has been tasked with the completion of several of these projects.
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Riverside County Transportation Commission
Riverside, California
3 The City’s plan to use the fund balance of $17,107,013 in the next year is illustrated below.

Estimated
Measure A
Allocation
Estimated
Measure A
Expenditure
Ending
Fund
Balance
Fund balance at 6/30/2025 $ - $ - $ 17,107,013
5-year CIP for 2025/26 3,129,000 18,525,000 1,711,013
5-year CIP for 2026/27 3,192,000 3,100,000 1,803,013
5-year CIP for 2027/28 3,256,000 3,200,000 1,859,013
5-year CIP for 2028/29 3,321,000 3,275,000 1,905,013
5-year CIP for 2029/30 $ 3,387,000 $ 3,300,000 $ 1,992,013 Based on the approved 5-year CIP for FY 2024/25, the City estimated current year expenditures to be $21,960,000. However, the current year actual expenditure was $10,744,801, which resulted in a shortfall of estimated expenditures of $11,215,199. The estimated unspent expenditure of $11,215,199 is primarily due to industry-wide delays for construction projects, including continued challenges with materials and labor availability, which have delayed some of the anticipated Measure A spending into subsequent periods. There is a concerted effort internally by the City to drawdown the accumulated surplus through planned and programmed projects.

4. Obtain an operating statement for Measure A activity for the fiscal year, including budget amounts; include the operating statement as an exhibit to the report. a. Review the revenues in the operating statement.
i. Inquire of management as to what fund was used to record Measure A revenues received from RCTC and identify total revenues were for the fiscal year.

Finding: The City accounts for Measure A revenues in its Measure A Fund (“Fund #213”). The City recorded total revenues in the amount of $4,461,600 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
ii. Obtain from RCTC a listing of Measure A payments to the jurisdiction.

1. Compare the Measure A sales tax revenues recorded by the jurisdiction to the listing of payments made by RCTC.

Finding: We identified no variances. The Measure A revenue recorded by the City and RCTC Measure A payment schedule was $3,337,580 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
iii. Obtain from the jurisdiction an interest allocation schedule for the fiscal year. 192
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Riverside County Transportation Commission
Riverside, California
4 1. Identify the allocation amount of interest income to Measure A activity and what the amount of interest income was for the fiscal year. If no interest was allocated. Inquire of management as to reason for not allocating interest income.

Finding: The City allocated interest in the amount of $1,124,020 to the Measure A activity for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Allocated interest income of $1,124,020 is made up of interest income of $1,019,922 and Government Accounting Standard Board (“GASB”) 31 fair market value adjustment of $104,098.
b. Review the expenditures in the operating statement.
i. Inquire of management as to what fund is used to record Measure A expenditures and what the total expenditures for the fiscal year.

Finding: The City accounts for Measure A expenditures in its Measure A Fund (“Fund #213”). The City recorded total expenditures in the amount of $10,744,801 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
ii. Select expenditures for testing that comprise at least 20% of total expenditures.

Finding: The City recorded Measure A expenditures in the amount of $10,744,801.

We selected $2,179,073 or 20% for testing.

1. For the expenditures selected for testing, compare the dollar amount listed on the general ledger to the supporting documentation.

Finding: No exceptions were noted as a result of applying this procedure.

2. For the expenditures selected for testing, review the 5-Year CIP and note if the project is included in the 5-Year CIP and is an allowable costs.

Finding: Expenditures selected for testing were included in the 5-Year CIP and were allowable costs. No exceptions were noted as a result of applying this procedure.
iii. Inquire of management as to the nature of any transfers in or out recorded in the Measure A fund. For any transfers out, determine if nature of transfer out was included in the 5-Year CIP.

Finding: There were no transfers recorded in the Measure A Fund that were noted as a result of applying this procedure.
iv. Inquire of management as to the amount of general or non-project-related indirect costs, if any, included in expenditures. If indirect costs exceed 8% of Measure A revenue, inquire of management as to the basis for indirect costs charged to 193
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Riverside, California
5 Measure A. If indirect costs are identified, determine if such costs are included in the 5-Year CIP.

Finding: Per discussion with management, there were no indirect costs recorded for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
v. Inquire of management as to the amount of debt service expenditures recorded in the Measure A fund and determine if such costs are included in the 5-Year CIP.

Finding: There were no debt service expenditures recorded in the Measure A Fund that were noted as a result of applying this procedure.

1. Compare debt service expenditures to prior year amount. If debt service expenditures have increased or decreased at least 25%, inquire of management as to the reason for the change in debt service expenditures.

Finding: There were no debt service expenditures recorded in the Measure A Fund that were noted as a result of applying this procedure.

5. Obtain from RCTC a listing of jurisdictions that participate in the Western County or Coachella Valley TUMF programs.
a. If the jurisdiction is a participant in the TUMF program, select at least one disbursement for validation as to the amount remitted to WRCOG or CVAG, as applicable.

Finding: We selected one disbursement of $164,563 for validation. The payment selected for testing indicated that the TUMF is collected and remitted to CVAG as required.
b. Indicate the total amount of TUMF fees collected and remitted during the fiscal year.

Finding: The total amount of TUMF collected and remitted during fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, were $508,725 and $502,705, respectively. The difference of $6,020 is illustrated below.

Collected Remitted
Total TUMF recorded for FY 2025 $ 508,725 $ 502,705
May 2024 TUMF remitted in July 2024 - (9,604)
June 2025 TUMF remitted in July 2025 - 15,624
TUMF reconciled $ 508,725 $ 508,725
The $6,020 variance between TUMF collected and remitted was due to the City remitting May 2024 TUMF payment of $9,604 to CVAG in July 2024 and the City remitting June 2025 TUMF payment of $15,624 to CVAG in July 2025. 194
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Riverside, California
6 6. Obtain from RCTC a listing of jurisdictions that participate in the Western County MSHCP program.
a. If the jurisdiction is a participant in the MSHCP program, select at least one disbursement for validation as to the amount remitted to RCA, as applicable.

Finding: The City is not a participant in the Western County MSHCP program. b. Inquire of management as to the existence of any fees collected in prior years and not remitted to RCA as of the end of the fiscal year.

Finding: The City is not a participant in the Western County MSHCP program. c. Indicate the total amount of MSHCP fees collected and remitted during the fiscal year.

Finding: The City is not a participant in the Western County MSHCP program.

7. Obtain from RCTC the MOE base year requirement, including supporting detail of the calculations for its city, and the carryover amount allowed as of the beginning of the fiscal year.
a. Obtain from the city a calculation of its current year MOE amount in the format similar to its base year calculation. See Exhibit B.

Finding: No exceptions were noted as a result of applying this procedure. b. Compare the current year MOE amounts from the General Fund to the general ledger.

Finding: No exceptions were noted as a result of applying this procedure. c. Review the General Fund general ledger to determine if there were any transfers in to fund any MOE amounts.

Finding: No transfers in were noted as a result of applying this procedure. d. Compare the amount of current year MOE expenditures to the MOE base requirement and add any excess to, or subtract any deficiency from, the carryover amount.

Finding: We noted that current year MOE expenditures of $6,456,732 were greater than the MOE base requirement of $2,398,146 resulting in an excess of $4,058,586 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
e. If the amount of discretionary funds spent is less than the MOE base requirement (“MOE deficiency”), determine the amount of any prior year MOE carryover using the information obtained from RCTC and reduce the MOE deficiency by any available MOE carryover to determine an adjusted current year expenditure amount. 195
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Riverside County Transportation Commission
Riverside, California
7 Finding: No exceptions were noted as a result of applying this procedure. The City’s discretionary funds spent in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, exceeded the MOE base year requirement.

The City’s MOE carryover at June 30, 2025 is calculated as follows:

MOE excess at July 1, 2024 $ 21,218,721
Current year MOE expenditures 6,456,732
Less: MOE base requirement (2,398,146)
Excess MOE for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 4,058,586 MOE excess at June 30, 2025 $ 25,277,307
We were engaged by RCTC to perform this agreed-upon procedures engagement and conducted our engagement in accordance with attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. We were not engaged to and did not, conduct an examination or review engagement, the objective of which would be the expression of an opinion or conclusion, respectively on the Measure A - Local Streets and Roads Program compliance. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion or conclusion. Had we performed additional procedures, other matters might have come to our attention that would have been reported to you.

We are required to be independent of RCTC and the City to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements related to our agreed-upon procedures engagement.

This report is intended solely for the information and use of the Board of Commissioners and management of RCTC and the City Council and management of the City of Palm Desert and is not intended to be, and should not be, used by anyone other than these specified parties.

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November 19, 2025
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EXHIBIT A
Variance From
Final Budget
Favorable
Budget Actual (Unfavorable)
Revenues:

Measure A $ 3,328,000 $ 3,337,580 $ 9,580
Reimbursements from other agencies - - -
Interest income 875,600 1,124,020 248,420
Total revenues 4,203,600 4,461,600 258,000
Expenditures:

Construction and maintenance 14,510,000 10,744,801 3,765,199 Total expenditures 14,510,000 10,744,801 3,765,199
Excess/(deficiency) of revenues over/(under) expenditures $ (10,306,400) $ (6,283,201) $ 4,023,199

CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
Measure A Operating Statement
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
(Unaudited)
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CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
Measure A MOE Calculation
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
(Unaudited)

EXHIBIT B
FY 2024/25 Construction and Maintenance Expenditures Report as of June 30, 2025 (Round to nearest dollar)
Project Expenditures Included in General Ledger Total Cost General Fund Meas A City Funds
Special Revenue Other
Construction:
4134 - CV Link (CST00021) $ 400 $ - $ 400 $ - $ -
4134 - Traffic Calming Program (CST00004) 4,144 4,144
4250 - Cook Street Improvements (CTS00001) 404,866 404,866 4250 - Haystack @ Hwy 74 (CST00003) 373,245 373,245
4300 - Safe Routes to School Plan (MST00003 & CST00018) 132,380 132,380 4300 - Vision Zero Strategy Program (GSS00001) 647,834 647,834 4311 - CV Link (CST00021) 2,372,501 1,704,823 667,678
4370 - Stormwater and Drainage Infrastructure Assessment (CDR00006) 412,448 412,448 4385 - Cook Street Improvements (CTS00001) 96,310 96,310 4385 - Vitalia Way Improvements (CTS00002) 673,600 673,600 4565 - Haystack Traffic Calming (CST00006) 629,876 629,876 4565 - Traffic Calming Program (CST00004) 39,697 39,697 4633 - Bikeway & Pedestrian Improvements (CST00002 & MST00004) 359,911 359,911 4670 - Bikeway & Pedestrian Improvements (CST00005) 1,317,757 1,317,757 4670 - CV Link (CST00021) 329,927 329,927
Maintenance:
4134 - Street Resurfacing Program (CSL00001, CST00023, CST00024, MST00008, & MST00014) 913,914 625,318 288,596
4250 - Traffic Signal Maintenance 1,525,071 1,525,071
4250 - TS Hardware Upgrade Program (MTS00001) 655,526 655,526 4250 - TS Operations & Capacity Project (MST00001) 260,270 260,270 4250 - TS System Replacement (STS00001) 70,452 70,452
4310 - Street Maintenance 2,716,903 2,716,903
4311 - El Paseo Curb Ramp Modifications (CST00025) 1,010,440 1,010,440 4311 - Street Maintenance (SST00001) 345,580 243,449 102,131 4311 - Street Resurfacing Program (CST00023 & CST00024) 65,974 65,974 4312 - ADA Curb Ram Mods (MST00013) 596,310 50,000 546,310 4314 - Drainage Maintenance (MDR00004) 134,936 134,936
4315 - Street Striping Program (MST00002) 886,800 886,800 4315 - TS Operations & Capacity Project (MTS00004) 29,155 29,155 4317 - Traffic Signal Maintenance (CTS00004 & CTS00005) 163,567 163,567 4330 - Corporation Yard Facility (n/a) 348,914 215,989 132,925 4359 - Bridge Inspection & Repair Program (CST00011 & MFA00007) 109,016 109,016 4370 - Drainage (CDR00003 & CDR00004) 162,402 11,718 150,684 4370 - Street Maintenance (SST00001) 24,114 24,114
4374 - Drainage (CDR00004) 243,565 243,565
4396 - Drainage Maintenance 140,060 140,060
4614 - Median Landscape Maintenance 1,808,709 1,808,709 Expenditure Totals $ 21,915,963 $ 8,366,121 $ 10,744,801 $ 1,946,234 $ 858,807 Construction: $ - $ -
Maintenance: - -
Deduct Totals $ 1,909,389 $ 1,909,389
Total GF Expenditures $ 8,366,121
Minus Deductions 1,909,389
MOE Current Year 6,456,732
MOE Base Year Requirement (2,398,146)
MOE Excess For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 $ 4,058,586 1,909,389 1,909,389
Deductions for Special Consideration (Deductions Must Also Be Included in Project Expenditures Above):

Funding Breakdown
Engineering/Administrative Overhead Not Allocated to Specific Projects: 1,909,389 1,909,389 Total Project Cost General Fund
State Reason Why Project Expenditure Should Be
Deducted from MOE
Engineering/Administrative Overhead Not Allocated to Specific Projects:
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CITY OF PALM DESERT

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 22, 2026
PREPARED BY: Richard D. Cannone, AICP, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: ALLOCATION OF FUNDS AND APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AND SALE

AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR DAVE

ERWIN PARK ACCESS
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Approve the allocation of $23,232 from the Capital Bond Funds Account No 4514618- 5000913 for the acquisition of approximately 2,122 square feet of property, as provided in Attachment 2, for right-of-way purposes to provide access to the soon-to-be-built Dave Erwin Park.

2. Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the property owner at the rate of $11.00 per square foot, based on a 2023 appraisal.

3. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.

4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to complete the acquisition.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

The City is in the process of developing Dave Erwin Park. To provide appropriate access to the park, the acquisition of a portion of an adjacent parcel (approximately 2,112 SF) is required for right-of-way purposes (see attachment 2).

Staff initiated discussions with the property owner regarding a potential purchase of the required right-of-way. The owner has offered the property at $11.00 per square foot, based on a 2023 appraisal. At the time of the appraisal, Technology Drive had not yet been fully extended. With the roadway now completed and accepted by the City, it is possible that the current market value may be higher. This information was also provided as background to the City Council during the November 13, 2025, study session regarding the Millennium Specific Plan Development Agreement, to inform Council of right-of-way considerations associated with both the park and adjacent developments.

Palm Communities are required, as a condition of approval, to acquire a portion of the area to provide access to a property it recently purchased from the City. Because additional right-of-way is needed, staff determined it would be more efficient for the City to lead the acquisition process rather than having multiple entities independently negotiate with the property owner. Palm Communities has been notified that it will be responsible for reimbursing the City for its proportional share of the acquisition, approximately 574 square feet. This reimbursement will be addressed through a separate agreement, which will be brought forward for City Council consideration at a future meeting.
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Environmental Review
The proposed actions are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3), because the actions will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and do not constitute a “project” as defined in CEQA Guidelines section 15378. The actions are limited to approving funding and executing a purchase agreement to acquire approximately 2,122 square feet of property for rightof-way purposes, and do not authorize any construction or physical site disturbance.

In addition, the actions are exempt under the commonsense exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the actions may have a significant effect on the environment.

A Notice of Exemption shall be filed with the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15062.

Legal Review:

This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Sufficient unencumbered funds in the amount of $23,232 are available in the Capital Bond Funds Account No. 4514618-5000913.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Purchase and Sale Agreement

2. Parcel legal description and map
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST AWARENESS CHECKLIST:
☒ Site-Specific Property Interest – Councilmembers should check if they own or lease real property within 1,000 feet of the project site (Gov. Code § 87103(b); FPPC Reg. 18702.2). ☐ SB 1439 Applicability (Campaign Contributions) – Applies to licenses, permits, or other entitlements for use, and to contracts or franchise agreements other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts.

Applicant(s)/Appellant(s): Not Applicable
Councilmembers should review any campaign contributions received within the last 12 months from parties or participants to the proceeding and must not accept contributions over $500 from those parties for 12 months following the final decision (Gov. Code § 84308).

Note: These indicators are informational and do not constitute a legal determination. Each Councilmember is responsible for identifying and disclosing any disqualifying interests in accordance with the Political Reform Act and FPPC regulations. 201
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1 PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
This PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS (this “Agreement”) is dated as of ________________, 2026 and is entered into by and between PALM DESERT UNIVERSITY GATEWAY, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (“SELLER”) and the CITY OF PALM DESERT, a California municipal corporation (“BUYER”).

RECITALS
A. SELLER is the owner of the fee simple interest in that certain real property constituting a portion of Assessor’s Parcel No. 694-120-030 in the City of Palm Desert, and consisting of approximately 2,112 square feet of vacant land (the “Property”), as legally described on Exhibit “A,” attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference, and depicted on Exhibit “B,” attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference.

B. SELLER desires to sell the Property to BUYER, and BUYER desires to purchase the Property from SELLER, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, the mutual covenants and obligations contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, SELLER and BUYER hereto agree as follows:

Section 1. Recitals.

The recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. Purchase and Sale of Property.

Subject to all of the terms, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement and for the consideration set forth below, SELLER hereby agrees to sell, convey, and transfer to BUYER and BUYER hereby agrees to acquire all of the right, title, and interest of SELLER in and to the Property.

The Property will be conveyed to BUYER when the Purchase Price is paid in full in accordance with this Agreement.

Section 3. Consideration.

The total consideration to be paid by BUYER for the acquisition of the Property shall be Twenty Three Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Two Dollars ($23,232.00) (the “Purchase Price”).

The Purchase Price shall be payable by BUYER to SELLER in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
(a) Initial Deposit. Within three (3) Business Days following the Opening of Escrow (as defined below), BUYER shall deposit into Escrow (as defined below) the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), in the form of cash, which amount shall serve as an earnest money deposit (the “Earnest Money Deposit”).
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2 (b) Closing Payment. The Purchase Price, less the Earnest Money Deposit shall be paid by BUYER to Escrow Agent, in the form of cash, pursuant to Section 7. (c) Independent Consideration. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) of the Earnest Money Deposit (the “Independent Consideration”) shall not be refundable to BUYER (except as provided in Section 16(b)) but shall represent consideration for the granting of the time periods herein contained for BUYER to exercise BUYER’s right to satisfy and approve all of BUYER's conditions herein contained, and shall not be applied toward the Purchase Price.

Section 4. Opening of Escrow.
(a) The transfer and sale of the Property shall take place through escrow (the “Escrow”), and such Escrow shall be administered by ________ of _______________________ (the “Escrow Agent”). The Escrow for the Property shall be deemed open (“Opening of Escrow”) upon the receipt by the Escrow Agent of a copy of this Agreement executed by SELLER and BUYER. The date of Opening of Escrow shall be memorialized by Escrow Agent in writing delivered to the parties.
(c) If this Agreement is terminated or Escrow is cancelled as a result of a default by SELLER, then SELLER shall be solely responsible to the Escrow Agent for payment of all customary and reasonable escrow cancellation charges to the Escrow Agent without further or separate instruction to the Escrow Agent. If this Agreement is terminated or Escrow is cancelled for any reason other than SELLER’s default, then BUYER shall be solely responsible for the payment of all customary and reasonable escrow cancellation charges to the Escrow Agent without further or separate instruction to the Escrow Agent.

Section 5. Due Diligence Period.
(a) As used in this Agreement, the term “Due Diligence Period” means the period of time that will expire at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the date that is forty-five (45) days after the date of the Opening of Escrow. The purpose of the Due Diligence Period is to allow BUYER the opportunity to investigate the condition and suitability of the Property for BUYER’s intended use.

If BUYER finds the Property unsatisfactory for any reason, at its sole discretion, BUYER shall notify SELLER and Escrow Agent in writing prior to the expiration of the Due Diligence Period and, thereafter, SELLER and BUYER shall have no further obligation to each other, Escrow shall be cancelled at BUYER’s expense, this Agreement shall automatically terminate, and the parties shall each be relieved and discharged from all further responsibility or liability under this Agreement. If BUYER does not give written notice of termination to SELLER before the expiration of the Due Diligence Period, then BUYER will be deemed to have waived the termination right contemplated under this Section 5 and shall proceed with this Agreement, subject to all the other terms and conditions of this Agreement.
(b) SELLER hereby grants to BUYER for use by BUYER and its employees, agents, representatives, contractors, and other persons accessing the Property by, through or with the permission or under the direction or auspices of BUYER, a limited and revocable license to enter upon the Property for purposes of (a) conducting BUYER’s due diligence inspection, and (b) obtaining data and making surveys and tests that are determined by BUYER to be reasonably necessary to determine (1) the physical condition of the Property, (2) whether any hazardous substances are present on the property, and (3) whether the Property is suitable for BUYER’s purposes. However, BUYER shall give SELLER forty-eight hours’ advance notice by email or 204
3 telephone of any planned access that involves work on the Property and BUYER shall not conduct Invasive Investigations without the written consent of SELLER. The term “Invasive Investigations” includes environmental testing, sampling, invasive testing, and boring into the soils. If BUYER desires to conduct any Invasive Investigations, it will first provide SELLER with a written statement describing the scope of any such Invasive Investigations. SELLER will not unreasonably withhold, condition, or delay its consent to any such Invasive Investigations and will be deemed to have given its consent to the specified scope of such Invasive Investigations if SELLER does not (within three (3) business days following receipt of the proposed scope of such Invasive Investigations) give BUYER a written statement identifying those items to which SELLER has an objection. If SELLER permits any Invasive Investigations during the Due Diligence Period, and those Invasive Investigations compromises any agent applied to prevent dust migration or blowing, such as a soil stabilizer or dust control agent, BUYER shall promptly restore the Property to substantially the same condition that existed prior to the Invasive Investigation. BUYER shall conduct any restoration work in a commercially reasonable manner and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
(c) If not already provided by SELLER to BUYER, within five (5) days following the Opening of Escrow, SELLER shall deliver to BUYER copies of the following materials (the “Property Information”) which SELLER has in its possession:
(i) Copies of any existing title policy/commitment and any existing survey in SELLER’s possession or control that relate to the Property, including complete and legible copies of all instruments referred to in the title policy or commitment as conditions or exceptions to the title of the Property;
(ii) All environmental reports, engineering studies, soil-bearing test data, and any similar reports and studies with respect to the Property; and (iii) Such other items in SELLER’s possession or under SELLER’s control reasonably related to BUYER’s investigation of the Property. (d) BUYER has the unrestricted right to use the Property Information, including reports and studies, in connection with BUYER’s review of the Property and BUYER’s efforts to obtain its permits and approvals. BUYER may make copies of the Property Information at BUYER’s expense and may share the Property Information with its attorneys and consultants who have an obligation of confidentiality to BUYER regarding the Property Information. If SELLER obtains new information about the Property during the Due Diligence Period that is material, SELLER shall promptly deliver a copy of that information or otherwise disclose such information in writing to BUYER.
(e) BUYER acknowledges that the Property Information is being provided without any representation or warranty from SELLER. BUYER shall not hold SELLER liable for any claim regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in the Property Information.

Section 6. Contingencies.
(a) Certificate of Compliance. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, BUYER’s obligation to purchase and SELLER’s obligation to sell the Property shall be subject to BUYER recording a Certificate of Compliance (the “COC”) for the Property that (1) conforms the legal description of the Property to 205
4 the depiction contained in Exhibit A, and (2) results in a lot line adjustment that is satisfactory to BUYER and SELLER.

Section 7. Close of Escrow.
(a) As used herein, “Close of Escrow” means the date on which the conditions contained in this Agreement for the transfer of the Property have been satisfied and the Deed is recorded by the Escrow Agent. The Property shall be transferred to BUYER at the Close of Escrow. BUYER shall designate a date for the Close of Escrow that is no later than twenty (20) days after the later of (i) the expiration of the due diligence period, and (ii) the recording of the COC.
(b) Conditions to Buyer’s Performance. BUYER’s obligation to consummate the Close of Escrow is conditioned on all of the following:
(1) SELLER’s Closing Deliveries. At the Close of Escrow, SELLER shall deliver the following to the Escrow Agent:
(i) the Deed in recordable form executed by SELLER;
(ii) an affidavit of non-foreign status of SELLER under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act;
(iii) SELLER’s signature on a settlement statement prepared by the Escrow Agent that shows both SELLER’s and BUYER’s credits and debits consistent with this Agreement (the “Settlement Statement”);
(iv) any transfer declarations required by applicable law; (v) an owner’s affidavit in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Escrow Agent to delete the non-survey related standard, pre-printed exceptions; and (vi) any other customary closing documents in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to SELLER to consummate the sale of the Property. (2) Pre-Existing Obligations. SELLER shall have terminated any leases, contracts, rights of occupancy, and other agreements regarding the Property prior to the Close of Escrow.
(3) Title Conditions Satisfied. The Escrow Agent shall be in a position to issue the Title Policy to BUYER in the amount of the Purchase Price with respect to the Property and subject only to the exceptions permitted by Section 9 of this Agreement. (4) SELLER’s Deliveries Complete. SELLER shall have delivered all of the documents and other items required pursuant to Section 7(b)(1) and shall have performed all other material obligations under this Agreement to be performed by SELLER at or prior to the Close of Escrow provided that SELLER shall have a reasonable opportunity to cure any such default after receiving written notice thereof from BUYER. (5) Representations True. All representations and warranties made by SELLER in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Close of Escrow, as if made on and as of such date.
(6) Contingencies. Each of the contingencies set forth in Section 6 shall have been satisfied or waived.
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5 (c) Conditions to SELLER’s Performance. SELLER’s obligation to consummate the Close of Escrow is conditioned on all of the following:
(1) BUYER’s Closing Deliveries. At the Close of Escrow, BUYER shall deliver the following:
(i) the Purchase Price, less the Deposit, as adjusted for apportionments and other adjustments required under this Agreement; (ii) a payment for all other amounts BUYER is required to pay at the Close of Escrow, such as all escrow costs;
(iii) BUYER’s signature on the Settlement Statement;
(iv) any transfer declarations required by applicable law; and (v) any other customary closing documents in form and
substance reasonably satisfactory to BUYER to consummate the sale of the Property. (2) BUYER's Deliveries Complete. BUYER shall have delivered all of the documents and other items required pursuant to Section 7(c)(1) and shall have performed all other material obligations to be performed by BUYER at or prior to the Close of Escrow provided that BUYER shall have a reasonable opportunity to cure any such default after receiving written notice thereof from SELLER.
(3) Representations True. All representations and warranties made by BUYER in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Close of Escrow, as if made on and as of such date.
(4) Contingencies. Each of the contingencies set forth in Section 6 shall have been satisfied or waived.

Section 8. Escrow Instructions.

SELLER and BUYER each agree to execute and deliver to the Escrow Agent the customary supplemental written escrow instructions (consistent with the terms of this Agreement) of the Escrow Agent. In the event of a conflict between the additional terms of such customary supplemental escrow instructions of the Escrow Agent and the provisions of this Agreement, this Agreement shall supersede and be controlling. Upon any termination of this Agreement or cancellation of the Escrow, except as results from the default of SELLER, BUYER shall be solely responsible for the payment of the escrow cancellation charges of the Escrow Agent.

Section 9. Title Report; Survey; Conveyance of Title.
(a) On or before the Close of Escrow, SELLER shall deliver to the Escrow Agent the Grant Deed, in form attached hereto as Exhibit “C” (the “Deed”) duly executed and acknowledged by SELLER. The Deed shall grant fee simple marketable title to the Property to BUYER. The Escrow Agent shall record the Deed in the Official Records of Riverside County, California at the Close of Escrow.

(b) Within five (5) days following the Opening of Escrow, SELLER shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause to be delivered or otherwise made available to BUYER a current preliminary report from a title company of BUYER’s choice (the “Title Company”) 207
6 covering the Property, together with full and legible copies of all supporting documents (collectively, “Preliminary Report”). BUYER may further order a survey of the Property from a licensed surveyor sufficient to obtain an ALTA title insurance policy (“Survey”). The Title Company shall issue an ALTA Owner’s policy (“Title Policy”) at the Close of Escrow insuring fee title in BUYER, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions as determined hereunder, and together with such commercially reasonable endorsements as are required by BUYER:
(c) BUYER shall notify SELLER in writing of BUYER’s disapproval of any exceptions, encumbrances, encroachments, or other defects shown in the Preliminary Report or the Survey (collectively, “Unpermitted Exceptions”) within fifteen (15) business days after receipt thereof, and any title exceptions which are not Unpermitted Exceptions will be considered permitted exceptions (“Permitted Exceptions”). Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the following are deemed to be Unpermitted Exceptions: (i) monetary liens affecting title; and (ii) liens or encumbrances evidenced in any supplemental title report or additional Preliminary Title Report (and not reflected in the Preliminary Title Report) (items in (i) and (ii) collectively, the “Mandatory Removal Items”). SELLER shall cause Mandatory Removal Items to be removed as matters affecting title to the Property unless BUYER expressly assumes in writing the Mandatory Removal Items at the Close of Escrow. SELLER shall notify BUYER by the end of ten (10) business days after receipt of BUYER’s notice which Unpermitted Exceptions (other than the Mandatory Removal Items) that SELLER will not cure. If SELLER notifies BUYER that SELLER will not cure certain Unpermitted Exceptions (other than the Mandatory Removal Items), BUYER may, at its sole option, either: (i) terminate this Agreement; or (ii) elect to approve those Unpermitted Exceptions as Permitted Exceptions (other than the Mandatory Removal Items, which will never be deemed Permitted Exceptions). If title to the Property is not insurable subject only to the then Permitted Exceptions and cannot be made so insurable by the date designated for the Close of Escrow, BUYER may, at its sole option, terminate this Agreement or BUYER may waive its prior disapproval and elect to approve those Unpermitted Exception(s) as a Permitted Exception(s), whereupon this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. If BUYER elects to terminate this Agreement because of Unpermitted Exceptions that SELLER refuses to cure, then SELLER shall pay any cancellation fee charged by the Title Company for the Preliminary Title Report and any escrow cancellation charges.

Section 10. “As-Is” Sale; Covenants Regarding Condition. (a) BUYER acknowledges and agrees that the Property is being conveyed in an “AS IS”, “WHERE IS” condition and “WITH ALL FAULTS” as of the date of this Agreement and the date of Close of Escrow. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, no representations or warranties have been made or are made and no responsibility has been or is assumed by SELLER or by any officer, person, firm, agent, or representative acting or purporting to act on behalf of SELLER as to the condition or repair of the Property or the value, expense of operation, or income potential thereof, or as to any other fact or condition which has or might affect the Property or the condition, repair, value, expense of operation, or income potential of the Property or any portion thereof. BUYER further acknowledges and agrees that it has relied solely upon its own investigations of the Property and its own review of such information and documentation as it has deemed appropriate and is satisfied with the opportunity afforded for investigation. BUYER is not relying upon any statement or representation by SELLER or by any officer, person, firm, agent or representative acting or purporting to act on behalf of SELLER unless such statement or representation is specifically embodied in this Agreement, or the Exhibits attached hereto. Except as expressly set forth herein, SELLER makes no representations or warranties (1) as to whether the Property contains any Hazardous Substances, or (2) pertaining to the extent, location, or nature of any Hazardous Substances. Further, to the extent that SELLER has provided to BUYER 208
7 information from any inspection, engineering, or environmental reports concerning any Hazardous Substances, SELLER makes no representations or warranties with respect to any aspect of those reports, such as their contents, accuracy, completeness, or methodology of preparation.
(b) Beginning at the Opening of Escrow and during the term of this Agreement, SELLER shall: (1) not to further encumber and not to place any further liens or encumbrances on the Property, including, but not limited to, covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, liens, options to purchase, rights of first offer, leases, tenancies, or other possessory interests; (2) not authorize anyone other than BUYER to take an action that materially and adversely affects the physical condition of the Property or its soils; and (3) continue to manage, operate, and maintain the Property in substantially the same manner as SELLER performed those duties prior to the execution of this Agreement.

Section 11. Closing Costs, Possession.
(a) SELLER shall pay: (i) the cost of recording any releases of mortgages, liens, or encumbrances as required hereunder; (ii) the cost of an ALTA Standard Owner’s Policy in the amount of the Purchase Price; (iii) SELLER’s share of prorations, and (v) SELLER’s attorneys’ fees. BUYER shall pay: (i) the premium for any requested ALTA extended coverage title policy (to the extent the cost of such extended policy exceeds the cost of an ALTA Standard Owner’s Policy); (ii) the costs of the Survey and all requested title policy endorsements; (iii) the cost of any documentary or other transfer taxes payable on account of the conveyance of the Property to BUYER; (iv) the Escrow Agent’s fees and costs for the Escrow; (v) BUYER’s share of prorations, and (vi) BUYER’s attorneys’ fees. Any other costs shall be divided among the parties in accordance with practices as are customary for similar transactions in the region where the Property is located.
(b) BUYER shall be entitled to exclusive possession of the Property immediately after the Close of Escrow.

Section 12. Representations and Warranties.
(a) SELLER hereby makes the following representations and warranties as of the date of this Agreement:
(1) Power and Authority. SELLER has the legal power, right, and authority to enter into this Agreement and to execute the instruments and documents referenced herein, and to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby. (2) Requisite Action. SELLER has taken all requisite action and obtained all requisite consents in connection with entering into this Agreement and the instruments and documents referenced herein and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, and no consent of any other party is required. (3) Enforceability of Agreement. The persons executing this Agreement and any instrument or document referenced herein on behalf of SELLER have been duly authorized to act on behalf of SELLER. This Agreement and any instrument or document delivered by SELLER under this Agreement is valid and legally binding on SELLER and enforceable against SELLER in accordance with its terms. 209
8 (4) No Violation. Neither the execution of this Agreement or the other instruments and documents referenced herein nor the performance by SELLER of its obligations hereunder and thereunder will result in a breach or constitute a default (1) under any agreement, document, instrument, or other obligation to which SELLER is a party or by which SELLER may be bound or (2) under law, statute, ordinance, rule, governmental regulation, state constitution, or any writ, injunction, order, or decree of any court or governmental body applicable to SELLER. (5) No Litigation. There is no pending or, to the best of SELLER’s knowledge, threatened claims, actions, allegations, or lawsuit of any kind, whether for personal injury, property damage, property taxes, or otherwise, that could affect the Property. (6) Contracts. There are no contracts or agreements to which SELLER is a party relating to the operation, maintenance, development, improvement, or ownership of the Property that will survive the Close of Escrow.
(7) Hazardous Substances. To SELLER’s knowledge, except as disclosed in any Phase I Environmental Inspection Report delivered by SELLER to BUYER, the Property has not been used to generate, manufacture, refine, transport, treat, store, handle, dispose, transfer, produce, or process Hazardous Substances (defined below) or solid waste, except in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

SELLER has no knowledge of the presence, or of any Release (defined below), of any Hazardous Substances on the Property. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Hazardous Substances” includes, without limitation, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, and petroleum (including crude oil or any fraction thereof), and materials or substances defined as “hazardous waste,” “hazardous substances,” “hazardous materials,” “pollutants,” or “toxic substances” in the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (PL 99-499); the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et. seq.; the Toxic Substance Control Act, 15 U.S.C.

Section 2601, et. seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C.

Section 6901, et. seq.; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. Section 1251, et. seq.; any environmental law promulgated by the State of California; and in the rules or regulations adopted and guidelines promulgated pursuant to said laws. “Release” means releasing, spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, disposing, or dumping.

All representations and warranties contained in this Section 12(a) are true and correct on the date hereof and will be true and correct in all material respects at the Close of Escrow. The representations and warranties in this Section 12(a) will survive as follows: (A) subsections (1) through and (4) shall survive indefinitely; (B) subsections (5) and (6) will survive for one year after the Close of Escrow; and (C) subsection (7) will survive for three years after the Close of Escrow. (b) Warranties and Representations by BUYER. BUYER hereby makes the following representations and warranties as of the date of this Agreement:
(1) Power and Authority. BUYER has the legal power, right, and authority to enter into this Agreement and to execute the instruments and documents referenced herein, and to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby. (2) Requisite Action. BUYER has taken all requisite action and obtained all requisite consents in connection with entering into this Agreement and the 210
9 instruments and documents referenced herein and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, and no consent of any other party is required. (3) Enforceability of Agreement. The persons executing this Agreement and any instrument or document referenced herein on behalf of BUYER have been duly authorized to act on behalf of BUYER. This Agreement and any instrument or document delivered by BUYER under this Agreement is valid and legally binding on BUYER and enforceable against BUYER in accordance with its terms.
(4) No Violation. Neither the execution of this Agreement or the other instruments and documents referenced herein nor the performance by BUYER of its obligations hereunder and thereunder will result in a breach or constitute a default (1) under any agreement, document, instrument, or other obligation to which BUYER is a party or by which BUYER may be bound or (2) under law, statute, ordinance, rule, governmental regulation, state constitution, or any writ, injunction, order, or decree of any court or governmental body applicable to BUYER.

All representations and warranties contained in this Section 12(b) are true and correct on the date hereof and will be true and correct in all material respects on the date of the Close of Escrow. All representations and warranties contained in this Section 12(b) and shall survive indefinitely.

Section 13. Nonliability of Officials and Employees.

No officer, official, employee or agent of either party shall be personally liable to the other party, or any successor in interest of such other party, for any obligation, or breach of any obligation, contained in this Agreement.

Section 14. Indemnification.

BUYER agrees to indemnify and hold SELLER and its owners, managers, officers, employees, and agents harmless from and against all damages, judgments, costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees arising from or related to any act or omission of BUYER in performing its investigations of the Property, except to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of SELLER. SELLER shall give BUYER written notice of the occurrence of a claim, litigation, or other matters for which SELLER seeks indemnity under this Section 14 as promptly as practicable following SELLER’S knowledge of the occurrence of such matter and SELLER shall reasonably cooperate with BUYER in the defense of any such claim or matter and shall not take any action that SELLER knows is likely to adversely affect BUYER’s defense of such matter.

Section 16. Default.
(a) Default by Buyer; Limitation on Liability; Liquidated Damages. IF BUYER

REFUSES OR FAILS TO CONSUMMATE THE CLOSE OF ESCROW UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY REASON OTHER THAN: (I) THE FAILURE OF AN EXPRESS CONDITION PRECEDENT TO BUYER’S OBLIGATION TO CLOSE, OR (II) ANY OTHER

EXPRESS RIGHT OF BUYER SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT TO TERMINATE THIS

AGREEMENT, AND IF BUYER FAILS TO CURE ANY SUCH FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE CLOSE OF ESCROW WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN

NOTICE FROM SELLER INDICATING THE NATURE OF ANY DEFAULT ON THE PART OF

BUYER, SELLER SHALL RETAIN THE EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT, PLUS ANY INTEREST ACCRUED THEREON, AS SELLER’S SOLE REMEDY FOR BUYER’S FAILURE TO CLOSE 211
10 OR FOR ANY DEFAULT ON THE PART OF BUYER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, AND IN

SUCH A CASE, BOTH PARTIES SHALL BE RELIEVED OF AND RELEASED FROM ANY FURTHER LIABILITY HEREUNDER. THE PARTIES HAVE AGREED THAT SELLER'S

ACTUAL DAMAGES, IN THE EVENT OF A DEFAULT BY BUYER, WOULD BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT OR IMPRACTICABLE TO DETERMINE. SELLER AND BUYER AGREE THAT THE

EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT, PLUS ANY INTEREST ACCRUED THEREON, IS A FAIR AND

REASONABLE AMOUNT TO BE RETAINED BY SELLER AS AGREED AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IN LIGHT OF SELLER’S REMOVAL OF THE PROPERTY FROM THE MARKET

AND THE COSTS INCURRED BY SELLER AND SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A PENALTY OR A FORFEITURE.

BY PLACING ITS INITIALS BELOW, EACH PARTY SPECIFICALLY CONFIRMS THE

ACCURACY OF THE STATEMENTS MADE ABOVE AND THE FACT THAT EACH PARTY

WAS REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL WHO EXPLAINED, AT THE TIME THIS AGREEMENT WAS MADE, THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PROVISION.

INITIALS: SELLER: BUYER:
(b) Default By Seller; Other Failure To Consummate Agreement. IN THE

EVENT OF ANY DEFAULT ON THE PART OF SELLER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH SELLER FAILS TO CURE WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN NOTICE, BUYER SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT, IN BUYER’S SOLE DISCRETION AND AS ITS

SOLE AND ONLY REMEDIES HEREUNDER TO THE EXCLUSION OF ALL OTHER

POTENTIAL REMEDIES, TO EITHER (I) TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT AND RECEIVE THE

EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT (INCLUDING THE INDEPENDENT CONSIDERATION) PLUS ANY INTEREST ACCRUED THEREON, AND RECEIVE FROM SELLER ALL OF BUYER’S

OUT OF POCKET THIRD PARTY COSTS AND EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THIS TRANSACTION (BUT NOT TO EXCEED $7,500), IN WHICH EVENT THIS AGREEMENT

SHALL AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATE AND BE OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT AND

NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE ANY FURTHER RIGHTS OR OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER,

OTHER THAN PURSUANT TO ANY PROVISION HEREOF WHICH EXPRESSLY SURVIVES THE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT; (II) BRING AN ACTION FOR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE; OR (III) WAIVE SUCH DEFAULT AND PROCEED TO CONSUMMATE THE

PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY, WAIVING ANY CLAIM AGAINST SELLER AND

RELEASING SELLER FROM ANY LIABILITY OR OBLIGATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH

SUCH DEFAULT (PROVIDED THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL BUYER HAVE THE RIGHT TO WAIVE ANY OF SELLER’S CONDITIONS PRECEDENT HEREUNDER).

INITIALS: SELLER: BUYER:

Section 17. Broker Commissions. SELLER has an agency relationship with Lee and Associates and is being represented by Maggie Montez (the “SELLER’s Broker”). SELLER shall be solely responsible for any commissions due to SELLER’s Broker. SELLER and BUYER each represent and warrant to the other that, other than Lee and Associates, no other real estate agent or broker was involved in negotiating the transaction contemplated in this Agreement. If any claims for real estate commissions, fees or compensation arise in connection with this transaction, the party so incurring or causing such claims agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the 212
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Section 18. Natural Hazard Disclosures. As used herein, the term “Natural Hazard Area” means an area identified as natural hazard areas or natural hazards in the Natural Hazard Disclosure Act, California Government Code Sections 8589.3, 8589.4 and 51183.5, and California Public Resources Code Sections 2621.9, 2694 and 4136, and any successor statutes or laws (collectively, the “Natural Hazards Laws”). SELLER shall provide BUYER with a Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement (“Disclosure Statement”) in a form required by the Natural Hazards Laws by not less than twenty (20) days prior to the end of the Due Diligence Period. BUYER acknowledges that SELLER will retain the services of the Escrow Agent, or its agent, to examine the maps and other information made available to the public by government agencies for the purpose of enabling SELLER to fulfill its disclosure obligations with respect to the Natural Hazards Laws and to prepare the written report of the result of its examination (“Natural Hazards Report”).

BUYER acknowledges that the Natural Hazards Report will fully and completely discharge SELLER from its disclosure obligations under the Natural Hazards Laws and under California Civil Code Sections 1102 through 1102.17. BUYER acknowledges and agrees that nothing contained in the Disclosure Statement releases BUYER from its obligation to fully investigate and satisfy itself with the condition of the Property, including, without limitation, whether the Property is located in any Natural Hazard Area. BUYER further acknowledges and agrees that the matters set forth in the Disclosure Statement or Natural Hazards Report may change on or prior to the Closing and that SELLER has no obligation to update, modify or supplement the Disclosure Statement or Natural Hazards Report.

Section 19. Time of the Essence.

Time is of the essence with respect to the Close of Escrow and all of the provisions of this Agreement.

Section 20. Miscellaneous.
(a) This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and together shall constitute one and the same agreement, with one counterpart being delivered to each party hereto.
(b) All periods of time referred to in this Agreement shall include all Saturdays, Sundays and state or national holidays, provided that if the date or last date to perform any act or give any notice with respect to this Agreement shall fall on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or state or national holiday, such act or notice may be timely performed or given on the next succeeding day which is not a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or state or national holiday. (c) The unenforceability, invalidity, or illegality of any provision of this Agreement shall not render the other provisions hereof unenforceable, invalid, or illegal. (d) This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their respective heirs, successors and assigns.
(e) This Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and applied in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any litigation or arbitration regarding the Property or this Agreement will be brought in Riverside County Superior Court or conducted in Riverside County. 213
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(g) In the event of any action or proceeding to enforce or construe any of the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party in any such action or proceeding shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
(h) Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
(i) No change or modification of the terms or provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Section 21 Notices.

Any and all notices required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be (i) personally delivered, (ii) sent by recognized overnight delivery service, or (iii) mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Any such notice or communication shall be effective when received by the addressee or upon refusal of such delivery to the parties at the addresses indicated below:

To BUYER: City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Attn: City Manager
With copy to: Best Best & Krieger LLP
74-760 Highway 111, Suite 200
Indian Wells, CA 92210
Attn: Isra Shah
To SELLER: Palm Desert University Gateway, LLC
Yonatan Dotan
15 E Oak Street, Suite 330
Chicago IL 60611
Any party may change its address by a notice given to the other party in the manner set forth above.

Section 21. Entire Agreement
(a) This Agreement and the exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire understanding and Agreement of the parties.
(b) This Agreement integrates all of the terms and conditions mentioned herein or incidental hereto with respect to the Property.
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BUYER:

CITY OF PALM DESERT,
a California municipal corporation
By: __________________________________ Date: ____________________ Chris Escobedo, City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:

By: ____________________________ By: __________________________ Anthony Mejia, MMC, City Clerk City Attorney, Best Best & Krieger LLP Date: __________________________ Date: ________________________ SELLER:

PALM DESERT UNIVERSITY GATEWAY, LLC
By: 8405 Management, Inc., its manager
By: ____________________________
Yonatan Dotan, President
Date: _________________

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The undersigned Escrow Agent hereby agrees to: (i) accept the foregoing Agreement; (ii) be Escrow Agent under said Agreement; (iii) to make all filings required under Section 6045 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and (iv) be bound by said Agreement in the performance of its duties as Escrow Agent; provided, however, the undersigned shall have no obligations, liability or responsibility under (a) this Consent or otherwise, unless and until said Agreement, fully signed by the parties, has been delivered to the undersigned, or (b) any amendment to said Agreement unless and until the same is accepted by the undersigned in writing.

Dated: __________________, 2026
__________ TITLE COMPANY
By
Title

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16 EXHIBIT “A”
Legal Description of Real Property
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17 EXHIBIT “B”
Depiction of Real Property
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18 EXHIBIT “C”
Form of Deed
[See attached]
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AFTER RECORDATION MAIL TO:

City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, California 92260
Attention: Economic Development Director
This document is exempt from the payment of
a recording fee pursuant to Government
Code §§ 6103, 27383

EXEMPT FROM DOCUMENTARY

TRANSFER TAXES PURSUANT TO R & T
CODE SECTION 11922
(Space Above This Line for Recorder’s Use Only)

GRANT DEED
For valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Palm Desert University Gateway, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, hereby grants to the City of Palm Desert, a California municipal corporation, the real property located in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, California, and more particularly described in Attachment No. 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, together with all interests, privileges and easements appurtenant thereto and any and all improvements located thereon.

PALM DESERT UNIVERSITY GATEWAY,
LLC
Date: _______________________, 20__ By: [form document – do not execute] Name:
[SIGNATURE MUST BE
NOTARIZED]
Title:
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

State of California )
County of ______________ )
On ____________________, before me, ____________________________, a Notary Public, personally appeared _______________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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OF

GRANT DEED
(City of Palm Desert)
This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed by the foregoing Grant Deed from PALM DESERT UNIVERSITY GATEWAY, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, to the CITY OF PALM DESERT, a California municipal corporation (“City”), is hereby accepted by the undersigned authorized officer on behalf of City, pursuant to authority conferred on such authorized officer by City, and City consents to recordation of such Grant Deed in the Official Records of the Recorder of the County of Riverside, California.

CITY OF PALM DESERT, a California municipal corporation By: __________________________
Name: ________________________
Title: _________________________
Dated: ____________, 2026
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CITY OF PALM DESERT

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 22, 2026
PREPARED BY: Chris Gerry, Senior Project Manager
SUBJECT: APPROVE WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN (PROJECT NO. MST00003) RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the Citywide Wayfinding Master Plan and provide direction on the preferred naming convention for the Palm Desert Civic Center.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

The City of Palm Desert (City) has been undertaking a comprehensive effort to update and unify its directional and entry monument signage. Wayfinding signage assists residents and visitors in navigating to key destinations, while entry monument signage identifies major gateways and reinforces Palm Desert’s visual identity. This effort has included coordination with City departments, advisory bodies, and the broader community across multiple phases. A summary of prior meetings and key milestones is provided in Attachment 1.

On May 22, 2025, the City Council approved the wayfinding and entry monument signage design set, establishing the preferred design direction for the Citywide Wayfinding Master Plan (Master Plan). Since that action, staff has continued working with the design consultant to refine signage placement, directional hierarchy, and naming conventions. The item today incorporates these refinements and is presented for final consideration of the Master Plan (Attachment 2).

Wayfinding Framework:

The wayfinding destinations, language, and placement are guided by principles that emerged as staff and the design consultant translated the system from concept to street-level application.

This framework reflects how signs function in real-world conditions, how information is perceived by motorists and pedestrians, and aligns with prior City outreach and survey feedback emphasizing clarity, simplicity, and visual cohesion. This framework includes:
 Less is more, particularly along key corridors such as El Paseo. The wayfinding system emphasizes restraint by reducing the overall number of signs and avoiding unnecessary message density, supporting both corridor aesthetics and sign legibility.  Limit single-destination signs where feasible. Wayfinding signs are designed to prioritize clarity by consolidating multiple related destinations on a single panel where appropriate, reducing the number of standalone signs and minimizing visual clutter.  Use clear, concise, and consistent language. Destination names are drafted to fit on a single line where possible, avoid compound phrasing, and maintain consistent terminology and naming conventions across the system.
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 Establish Civic Center as the campus identity. The Civic Center is treated as a unified destination representing the broader civic campus, with internal wayfinding relied upon to direct visitors to individual facilities once onsite. Naming convention concepts for the campus are discussed later in this staff report.

Signage Quantity and System Refinement:

As the Master Plan advanced from concept to implementation, staff and the design consultant conducted a focused review of sign quantities and placement to ensure the system functions efficiently at the street level. This refinement emphasized consolidating messages, eliminating redundancies, and aligning sign types with how users encounter and navigate destinations.

The proposed system reflects a more intentional distribution of destination, parking, and pedestrian signage. Destination and parking information is consolidated where appropriate to reduce standalone signs, while pedestrian-oriented signage is selectively introduced to support onsite navigation in key activity areas. These adjustments improve legibility, reduce visual clutter, and better align sign placement with user decision points. The table below summarizes the refinement of sign types across the system.

Signage Type Existing Proposed
Destinations 67 51
Parking 11 3
Pedestrian 0 4
Total: 78 58
Destination Naming and Prioritization:

As part of finalizing the Master Plan, staff and the design consultant reviewed destination naming, abbreviations, and prioritization to ensure clarity, consistency, and legibility across the wayfinding system. Given physical sign size constraints and the need for quick comprehension at travel speeds, destination names were evaluated to balance formal accuracy with practical readability. The proposed language reflects commonly recognized destination names while remaining aligned with official facility titles and City standards.

Destinations are organized into Primary and Secondary categories to establish a clear and functional hierarchy within the wayfinding system. This hierarchy considers overall wayfinding demand, sign capacity constraints, network coverage, and each destination’s role in citywide navigation. Primary destinations represent the City’s most significant and widely accessed civic, cultural, educational, and commercial anchors and serve as key orientation points for residents and visitors, warranting more consistent directional emphasis across multiple corridors.

Secondary destinations may also have community recognition or cultural significance, but do not require the same level of directional repetition. For parks and recreational facilities, sites generally under 20 acres are generally categorized as Secondary to maintain consistency, manage message density, and prioritize destinations with broader wayfinding demand. 228
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Primary and Secondary destinations can be found in the Master Plan (Attachment 2). As new destinations are constructed and become operational, staff will apply these same criteria to evaluate potential additions or refinements to the wayfinding system based on observed use patterns, access points, and navigational needs. Any proposed changes that may be considered substantial would be brought forward to the Active Transportation Program Subcommittee for recommendation and to City Council for consideration.

The table below summarizes the recommended destination nomenclature, priority designation, and frequency of inclusion within the Master Plan.

Proper Nomenclature Proposed Language Priority Frequency El Paseo El Paseo Primary 23
McCallum Theatre McCallum Theatre Primary 23
College of the Desert College of the Desert Primary 23
Palm Desert Civic Center Civic Center Primary 22
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens The Living Desert Zoo Primary 18 University of California, Riverside - PD Campus UCR Primary 10 California State University, San Bernardino PD Campus CSUSB Primary 9 Desert Willow Golf Resort Desert Willow Primary 9
The Joslyn Center The Joslyn Center Secondary 6
Historical Society of Palm Desert Historical Society Secondary 5 Cahuilla Hills Park Cahuilla Hills Park Secondary 5
Freedom Park Freedom Park Secondary 4
Cap Homme / Ralph Adams Park Homme Adams Park Secondary 2 Hovley Soccer Park Hovley Soccer Park Secondary 2
Entrada Del Paseo Entrada Del Paseo Secondary 2
Artists Center at the Galen Artists Center Secondary 2
Eric Johnson Memorial Gardens Eric Johnson Gardens Secondary 2 Proposed Naming Revisions:

Most of the naming conventions above remain consistent or slightly modified within the existing wayfinding system. Notable recommended revisions include:
 The Living Desert Zoo: The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is referenced using three naming conventions across the existing wayfinding system. Following coordination with The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, staff recommends the use of “The Living Desert Zoo.” This abbreviated form maintains alignment with the organization’s identity and allows the destination name to fit clearly and consistently within the available sign panel dimensions.  Entrada Del Paseo: While the existing wayfinding system includes destinations located within Entrada Del Paseo, it does not reference the paseo itself, instead identifying individual tenants such as the Chamber of Commerce and Artists Center. Staff recommends incorporating “Entrada Del Paseo” as a named destination, along with Artists Center and Eric Johnson Gardens, to better reflect the broader district, improve visitor orientation, and more accurately represent the diverse uses at that location. 229
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 Palm Desert Civic Center: The existing wayfinding system references this destination as “Civic Center / Park.” Given the breadth of civic, cultural, recreational, and community uses located within the Civic Center campus, staff recommends simplifying the destination name to “Civic Center.” This approach recognizes the site as a multi-use civic hub rather than a single park facility and aligns with the Master Plan’s goal of reducing compound phrases for visual consistency and readability. On December 10, 2025, the Active Transportation Program Subcommittee requested additional consideration of this naming convention. In response, staff evaluated the following options for Council consideration:

1. Retain the existing “Civic Center / Park” terminology, acknowledging its familiarity, while noting this naming convention would represent an exception to the Master Plan’s approach of minimizing compound phrasing.

2. Adopt “Civic Center” as the primary destination, allowing the broader campus to be identified at the corridor level while relying on new or existing internal wayfinding to direct visitors to specific facilities once onsite; and

3. Consider rebranding the campus, recognizing that while the site functions as a civic center in form, an alternative name could better reflect its evolving and diverse mix of uses. If the City were ever to pursue renaming the campus, implementation of this Master Plan may represent an opportune time to do so.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends approval of the Master Plan, including the proposed destination hierarchy, naming conventions, and signage refinements. While Civic Center naming approaches are presented for Council consideration, approval of the Master Plan is not contingent upon selecting a final Civic Center name, and will allow staff to proceed with implementation, including procurement and eventual construction.

Legal Review:

This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The Wayfinding Master Plan, along with the estimated implementation costs, is included in the approved Fiscal Year 2025–26 Financial Plan and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) List under Measure A and Bond Funds. Therefore, approval of the Master Plan results in no current financial impact to the General Fund.

The table below illustrates the project budget and expenditures to date:

Description Budget Expenses Balance
FY 24/25 2134300-5000910 (Master Plan) $162,500
2134300-5000910 (Wayfinding) $1,875,000
4514300-4400100 (Monument) $1,200,000
Design Wayfinding Master Plan – A46980 $87,500
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Contingency – A46980 $20,000
Design Entry Monument – A47210 $55,000
Total $3,237,500 $162,500 $3,075,000
Costs associated with implementation of the Wayfinding Master Plan will be considered and addressed through subsequent City Council actions.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Project History Summary

2. Wayfinding Master Plan

3. PowerPoint Presentation
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST AWARENESS CHECKLIST:
☐ Site-Specific Property Interest – Councilmembers should check if they own or lease real property within 1,000 feet of the project site (Gov. Code § 87103(b); FPPC Reg. 18702.2). ☐ SB 1439 Applicability (Campaign Contributions) – Applies to licenses, permits, or other entitlements for use, and to contracts or franchise agreements other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts.

Applicant(s)/Appellant(s): _________________________
Councilmembers should review any campaign contributions received within the last 12 months from parties or participants to the proceeding and must not accept contributions over $500 from those parties for 12 months following the final decision (Gov. Code § 84308).

Note: These indicators are informational and do not constitute a legal determination. Each Councilmember is responsible for identifying and disclosing any disqualifying interests in accordance with the Political Reform Act and FPPC regulations. 232
Attachment 1
Project History Summary and Key Milestones
Date Milestone
March 2023  City Council held a study session to evaluate citywide wayfinding and entry monument signage.
 Requested staff to develop a new wayfinding master plan and design three entry monument signs.

November 2023  City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to design the master plan and received seven proposals.

January 2024  City approved an administrative agreement with Selbert Perkins Design (Consultant) to develop the master plan.

January 2024  City issued an RFP for the design of new entry monument signs and received five proposals.

March 2024  City approved an administrative agreement with Selbert Perkins Design to develop the new entry monument signs.

March 2024  City and Consultant conducted a community survey to gather feedback on existing wayfinding system (73 responses).

October 2024  Active Transportation Program (ATP) Subcommittee presented initial design concepts; requested design revisions.

November 2024  City and Consultant conducted community survey to receive input on designs of wayfinding and monument signage (603 responses).

January 2025  Architectural Review Commission presented designs of wayfinding and monument signage.

February 2025  City Council presented the designs of the wayfinding and monument signage; requested design revisions.

April 2025  El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board presented an update on the wayfinding and monument signage.

April 2025  ATP Subcommittee reviewed and recommended the revised wayfinding designs for full Council consideration.

May 2025  City Council approved the revised wayfinding and monument sign design sets.

October 2025  ATP Subcommittee presented wayfinding destinations, language and placement; requested design revisions.

December 2025  ATP Subcommittee presented update and asked remaining questions prior to full Council consideration; received input. 233
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Table of Contents
0 | Preface
Table of Contents 2
Goals & Objectives 3
How to Use Document 4
Planning & Strategic Insights 5
Analysis 6
Site Map 6
Demographics 7
Citywide Circulation 8
El Paseo Circulation 9
Existing SLP 10
S.W.O.T. Analysis 15
Recommendations 16
City of Palm Desert Branding 17
Branding 18
Signage Overview 19
Signage 20
Summary of Signs 20
Concept Moodboard 21
Family of Signs 22
Renderings 24
Sign Details 26
Color, Materials, Type, & Symbols 27
Color 27
Materials 28
Type 29
Symbols 30
Detail Drawings 31
A01 - Gateway Monument 1 31
A02 - Gateway Monument 2 32
A03 - Gateway Monument 3 33
B01 - Vehicle Direction Large 34
B02 - Vehicle Direction Medium 35
B03 - Vehicle Direction Small 36
B04 - Pedestrian Directory Static 37
Sign Location Plan 38
Sign Location Plan (In Progress) 39
Specifications 45
Specifications 46
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0 | Preface — Provides Clear Navigation for residents and visitors, directing them to essential civic and community
locations such as parks, schools, City buildings,
facilities, and local attractions
— Establishes Consistent and Unified design criteria for directional signage that embodies the unique identity of Palm Desert.
— Enhances and updates wayfinding system to accurately
represent points of interest and the incorporation of
new signs where necessary.
— Attracts New Audiences through modern branding and
design, which will directly promote development in Palm Desert.
— A Flexible Master Plan that can be expanded and
adapted to meet the needs of various city departments
and projects.

Design a refreshed wayfinding system that captures
the artistic, vibrant, desert city of Palm Desert and
it's inhabitants — be they visitor or resident.
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The City of Palm Desert Master Plan manual provides uniform and consistent wayfinding signage guidelines and serves as the master reference for City of Palm Desert employees, residents and visitors.

How to Use Document
0 | Preface
— Summary of Signs
Presents approved signs in a comprehensive matrix
index for quick reference.
— General Information
Provides an overview of City of Watsonville signage and wayfinding program, as well as park and trail types with corresponding sign types per type.
— Graphic Standards
Specifies typography, patterns, pictograms, direction
arrows, and materials guidelines for the signage and
wayfinding program.
— Sign Type Design Details
Details the design intent of individual signs with
drawings and notes.
— Specifications
Includes general performance specifications for
fabrication.
— Contact
Questions about wayfinding and signage may be
directed to Chris Gerry.

Chris Gerry
[email protected]
73510 Fred Waring
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Scope of work for City of
Palm Desert Wayfinding
Master Plan.

Analysis
Site Map
1 | Planning & Strategic Insights
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Analysis
Demographics
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Research shows
demographics of City of
Palm Desert residents.

Demographics
White 70.8%
Black or African American 2.9%
American Indian
and Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian alone 4.3%
Native Hawaiian
and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Races 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
White alone,
not Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
Population of 51,583 (2022)
Persons under 5 years, percent 3.1%
Persons under 18 years, percent 14.2%
Persons 65 years and over, percent 36.1%
The median age was 55.1 years old.
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Analysis
Citywide Circulation
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COLLEGE
OF THE
DESERT

MCCALLUM

THEATRE

EL PASEO
CIVIC
CENTER
PARK
HOVLEY
SOCCER
PARK

PD CIVIC
CENTER

PD VISITOR

SERVICES
JOSLYN
CENTER

CAP HOMME AND

RALPH ADAMS
PARK
HWY 111
HWY 111
HWY 111

FRED WARING

PORTOLA AVE PORTOLA AVE

PORTOLA AVE

PORTOLA AVE

MONTEREY AVE MONTEREY AVE

MONTEREY AVE

COOK ST

PORTOLA AVE

COOK STEL DORADO DR

PORTOLA AVE

FRED WARING
42ND AVE

HOVELY LANE EAST

COUNTRY CLUB DR

FRANK SINATRA

GERALD FORD GERALD FORD

FRANK SINATRA

COUNTRY CLUB DR COUNTRY CLUB DR

FRED WARING

HOVELY LANE EAST

MONTEREY AVE MONTEREY AVE

MONTEREY AVE
HWY 111

EL PASEO
HIGHWAY 74
HIGHWAY 74

SHOPS/DINING

SHOPS/DINING

SHOPS/DINING
PARKS

DESTINATIONS

SHOPS/DINING

CITY LIMITS

EXISTING STREETS
I10 FREEWAY

EXISTING CITY

MONUMENTS

NEW CITY

MONUMENTS

DECISION POINTS
HWY 111
Existing Monument Sign for Replacement (2 of 2)
Monterrey Ave & Dinah Shore Drive (Southeast Corner)
Existing Monument Sign for Replacement (1 of 2)
Washington Street & Fred Waring Drive (Northwest Corner) Monument Sign – New Location (1 of 1)
Cook Street & North of Gerald Ford Drive (Center Median) ExisƟng Monument Sign Remaining In Place (3 of 3)
Highway 111 & East of Hospitality Row (Northside of Highway) ExisƟng Monument Sign Remaining In Place (2 of 3)
Highway 111 & Barbara Drive (Westside of Highway)
ExisƟng Monument Sign Remaining In Place (1 of 3)
Highway 74 & North of City Limits (Eastside of Highway)

Site circulation reveals
primary and secondary
routes—how people
approach, enter, and
move within a space It
includes pathways taken
by pedestrians, vehicles,
cyclists, and even
maintenance vehicles.

By understanding these
key routes, we can position
signs at critical junctions,
intersections, and decision
points, ensuring visibility
and relevance.
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El Paseo Circulation
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HWY 111
EL PASEO EL PASEO HWY 74 MONTEREY AVE

TOWNE CENTER WAY

SAN PABLO AVEPORTOLA AVE PORTOLA AVE

EL PASEO

SHADOW MOUNTAIN LN
HWY 111

DECISION POINTS
HWY 111

P PARKING
P
P
P
P
P
P
PP
P
PP
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Existing SLP
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The following pages provide
an inventory of existing sign
locations across the City of
Palm Desert. For clarity,
the signs have been
organized into four
quadrants. Each sign is
assigned a tag number that
corresponds to its type,
description, quantity, and
accompanying image.

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EB01-1
EB01-2
EB01-3
EB01-4
EB01-5
EB01-6
EB01-7
EB01-8
EB01-9
EB01-10
EB01-11
EB01-12
EB01-13
EB01-14EB
01-15
EB01-16
EB01-17
EB01-18
EA01-19
EB01-20
EB01-21
EB01-22
EB01-23
EB01-24
EB01-25
EB01-26
EB01-27E
B01-28
EB01-29
EB01-30
EB01-31
EB01-32
EB01-33
EB01-34
EB01-35
EA01-36
EB01-37
EB01-38
EB01-39
EB01-40
EB01-41
EB01-42
EB01-44
EB01-45
EB01-46
EB01-47E
B01-48
EB01-49
EA01-50
EB01-51
EB01-52
EB01-53
EB01-54
EB01-55
EB01-56
EB01-57
EB01-58
EB01-59
EA01-61
EB01-62
EB01-63
EB01-64
EB01-65
EB02-66
EB02-67
EB02-68
EB02-69
EB02-70
EB02-71E
B02-72
EB02-73
EB02-74
EB02-75
EB02-76
EB01-77
EB01-78
EB01-79
EB01-80
EB01-81
EB01-82
EB01-83
EB01-84
12 4
3 Type Description Qty. Unit Co
Citywide Wayfinding
EA01 Existing Monument Sign4 US$0
EB02 Existing Parking Directional 11 US$0
EB01 Existing Vehicular Directional 67 US$0
SUB-TOTAL 82
GRAND-TOTAL 82
Wayfinding Existing Locations
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PROJECT:

CITY OF PALM DESERT
WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 11
Analysis
Existing SLP
1 | Planning & Strategic Insights
PHASE:

TASK 4
JUNE 2025
PROJECT:

CITY OF PALM DESERT
WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 4
Wayfinding Existing Locations
EB01-1
EB01-2
EB01-3
EB01-4
EB01-5
EB01-6
EB01-7
EB01-8
EB01-9
EB01-10
EB01-11
EB01-12
EB01-13
EB01-14
EB01-15
EB01-16
EA01-61
EB01-62
EB01-63
Type Description Qty. Unit Cost Extended Cost
Citywide Wayfinding
EA01 Existing Monument Sign 4 US$0.00 US$0.00
EB02 Existing Parking Directional 11 US$0.00 US$0.00
EB01 Existing Vehicular Directional 67 US$0.00 US$0.00
SUB-TOTAL 82 US$0.00
GRAND-TOTAL 82 US$0.00
EB01-1
EB01-2
EB01-3
EB01-4
EB01-5
EB01-6
EB01-7
EB01-8
EB01-9
EB01-10
EB01-11
EB01-12
EB01-13
EB01-14
EB01-15
EB01-16
EB01-17
EB01-18
EA01-19
EB01-20
EB01-21
EB01-22 EB01-23
EB01-24
EB01-25
EB01-26 EB01-27
EB01-28
EB01-29
EB01-30
EB01-31
EB01-32
EB01-33
EB01-34
EB01-35
EA01-36
EB01-37
EB01-38
EB01-39
EB01-40
EB01-41
EB01-42
EB01-44
EB01-45 EB01-46
EB01-47
EB01-48
EB01-49
EA01-50
EB01-51
EB01-52
EB01-53
EB01-54
EB01-55
EB01-56
EB01-57 EB01-58
EB01-59
EA01-61
EB01-62
EB01-63
EB01-64 EB01-65
EB02-66
EB02-67
EB02-68
EB02-69
EB02-70
EB02-71
EB02-72
EB02-73
EB02-74
EB02-75
EB02-76
EB01-77
EB01-78
EB01-79
EB01-80
EB01-81
EB01-82
EB01-83
EB01-84
2 4 3
1 Existing Monument Sign for Replacement (2 of 2)
Monterrey Ave & Dinah Shore Drive (Southeast Corner)
EB01-1
EB01-2 EB01-3
EA01-61
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PROJECT:

CITY OF PALM DESERT
WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 12
Analysis
Existing SLP
1 | Planning & Strategic Insights
PHASE:

TASK 4
JUNE 2025
PROJECT:

CITY OF PALM DESERT
WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 5
EB01-4
EB01-5
EB01-6
EB01-7
EB01-8
EB01-9
EB01-10
EB01-11
EB01-12
EB01-13
EB01-14
EB01-15
EB01-16
EB01-62
EB01-63
Type Description Qty. Unit Cost Extended Cost
Citywide Wayfinding
EA01 Existing Monument Sign 4 US$0.00 US$0.00
EB02 Existing Parking Directional 11 US$0.00 US$0.00
EB01 Existing Vehicular Directional 67 US$0.00 US$0.00
SUB-TOTAL 82 US$0.00
GRAND-TOTAL 82 US$0.00
Wayfinding Existing Locations
EB01-1
EB01-2
EB01-3
EB01-4
EB01-5
EB01-6
EB01-7
EB01-8
EB01-9
EB01-10
EB01-11
EB01-12
EB01-13
EB01-14
EB01-15
EB01-16
EB01-17
EB01-18
EA01-19
EB01-20
EB01-21
EB01-22 EB01-23
EB01-24
EB01-25
EB01-26 EB01-27
EB01-28
EB01-29
EB01-30
EB01-31
EB01-32
EB01-33
EB01-34
EB01-35
EA01-36
EB01-37
EB01-38
EB01-39
EB01-40
EB01-41
EB01-42
EB01-44
EB01-45 EB01-46
EB01-47
EB01-48
EB01-49
EA01-50
EB01-51
EB01-52
EB01-53
EB01-54
EB01-55
EB01-56
EB01-57 EB01-58
EB01-59
EA01-61
EB01-62
EB01-63
EB01-64 EB01-65
EB02-66
EB02-67
EB02-68
EB02-69
EB02-70
EB02-71
EB02-72
EB02-73
EB02-74
EB02-75
EB02-76
EB01-77
EB01-78
EB01-79
EB01-80
EB01-81
EB01-82
EB01-83
EB01-84
1 4 3
2 EB01-8 EB01-11
EB01-7 EB01-6
EB01-5
EB01-62 EB01-63
EB01-4 EB01-14 EB01-15
EB01-12 EB01-13
EB01-9 EB01-10
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PROJECT:

CITY OF PALM DESERT
WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 13
Analysis
Existing SLP
1 | Planning & Strategic Insights
PHASE:

TASK 4
JUNE 2025
PROJECT:

CITY OF PALM DESERT
WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 6
Type Description Qty. Unit Cost Extended Cost
Citywide Wayfinding
EA01 Existing Monument Sign 4 US$0.00 US$0.00
EB02 Existing Parking Directional 11 US$0.00 US$0.00
EB01 Existing Vehicular Directional 67 US$0.00 US$0.00
SUB-TOTAL 82 US$0.00
GRAND-TOTAL 82 US$0.00
EB01-4
EB01-5
EB01-6
EB01-14
EB01-15
EB01-16
EB01-17
EB01-18
EA01-19
EB01-20
EA01-50
EB01-62
EB01-63
Wayfinding Existing Locations
EB01-1
EB01-2
EB01-3
EB01-4
EB01-5
EB01-6
EB01-7
EB01-8
EB01-9
EB01-10
EB01-11
EB01-12
EB01-13
EB01-14
EB01-15
EB01-16
EB01-17
EB01-18
EA01-19
EB01-20
EB01-21
EB01-22 EB01-23
EB01-24
EB01-25
EB01-26 EB01-27
EB01-28
EB01-29
EB01-30
EB01-31
EB01-32
EB01-33
EB01-34
EB01-35
EA01-36
EB01-37
EB01-38
EB01-39
EB01-40
EB01-41
EB01-42
EB01-44
EB01-45 EB01-46
EB01-47
EB01-48
EB01-49
EA01-50
EB01-51
EB01-52
EB01-53
EB01-54
EB01-55
EB01-56
EB01-57 EB01-58
EB01-59
EA01-61
EB01-62
EB01-63
EB01-64 EB01-65
EB02-66
EB02-67
EB02-68
EB02-69
EB02-70
EB02-71
EB02-72
EB02-73
EB02-74
EB02-75
EB02-76
EB01-77
EB01-78
EB01-79
EB01-80
EB01-81
EB01-82
EB01-83
EB01-84
1 2
4 3
Existing Monument Sign for Replacement (1 of 2)
Washington Street & Fred Waring Drive (Northwest Corner) EB01-16 EB01-17 EB01-18 EA01-19
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PROJECT:

CITY OF PALM DESERT
WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 14
Analysis
Existing SLP
1 | Planning & Strategic Insights
Type Description Qty. Unit Cost Extended Cost
Citywide Wayfinding
EA01 Existing Monument Sign 4 US$0.00 US$0.00
EB02 Existing Parking Directional 11 US$0.00 US$0.00
EB01 Existing Vehicular Directional 67 US$0.00 US$0.00
SUB-TOTAL 82 US$0.00
GRAND-TOTAL 82 US$0.00
EB01-16
EB01-17
EB01-20
EB01-21
EB01-22 EB01-23
EB01-24
EB01-25
EB01-26 EB01-27
EB01-28
EB01-29
EB01-30
EB01-31
EB01-32
EB01-33
EB01-34
EB01-35
EA01-36
EB01-37
EB01-38
EB01-39
EB01-40
EB01-41
EB01-42
EB01-44
EB01-45 EB01-46
EB01-47
EB01-48
EB01-49
EA01-50
EB01-51
EB01-52
EB01-53
EB01-54
EB01-55
EB01-56
EB01-57 EB01-58
EB01-59
EB01-64 EB01-65
EB02-66
EB02-67
EB02-68
EB02-69
EB02-70
EB02-71
EB02-72
EB02-73
EB02-74
EB02-75
EB02-76
EB01-77
EB01-78
EB01-79
EB01-80
EB01-81
EB01-82
EB01-83
EB01-84
EB01-1
EB01-2
EB01-3
EB01-4
EB01-5
EB01-6
EB01-7
EB01-8
EB01-9
EB01-10
EB01-11
EB01-12
EB01-13
EB01-14
EB01-15
EB01-16
EB01-17
EB01-18
EA01-19
EB01-20
EB01-21
EB01-22 EB01-23
EB01-24
EB01-25
EB01-26 EB01-27
EB01-28
EB01-29
EB01-30
EB01-31
EB01-32
EB01-33
EB01-34
EB01-35
EA01-36
EB01-37
EB01-38
EB01-39
EB01-40
EB01-41
EB01-42
EB01-44
EB01-45 EB01-46
EB01-47
EB01-48
EB01-49
EA01-50
EB01-51
EB01-52
EB01-53
EB01-54
EB01-55
EB01-56
EB01-57 EB01-58
EB01-59
EA01-61
EB01-62
EB01-63
EB01-64 EB01-65
EB02-66
EB02-67
EB02-68
EB02-69
EB02-70
EB02-71
EB02-72
EB02-73
EB02-74
EB02-75
EB02-76
EB01-77
EB01-78
EB01-79
EB01-80
EB01-81
EB01-82
EB01-83
EB01-84
1 2
3 ExisƟng Monument Sign Remaining In Place (2 of 3)
Highway 111 & Barbara Drive (Westside of Highway)
ExisƟng Monument Sign Remaining In Place (3 of 3)
Highway 111 & East of Hospitality Row (Northside of Highway) EA01-36
EA01-50
EB01-37
EB01-21 EB01-22 EB01-23 EB01-24 EB01-25 EB01-26
EB01-31 EB01-32 EB01-33 EB01-34
EB01-27
EB01-28 EB01-29 EB01-30
EB01-83 EB01-84
EB01-38 EB01-39 EB01-40 EB01-41 EB01-42
EB01-49
EB01-56 EB01-57
EB01-58 EB01-59 EB01-64 EB01-65 EB02-66 EB02-67 EB02-68 EB02-69 EB02-70 EB02-71
EB02-77 EB02-78 EB02-79 EB02-80 EB02-81 EB02-82
EB02-72 EB02-73 EB02-74 EB02-75
EB02-76
EB01-51 EB01-52 EB01-53 EB01-54 EB01-55
EB01-44 EB01-45 EB01-46 EB01-47 EB01-48
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PROJECT:

CITY OF PALM DESERT
WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 15
S.W.O.T. Analysis
Strengths
— Consistent, branded signage.
— Signs are helpful.

Weaknesses
— Messaging is inconsistent.
— Too many signs in some areas.
— Entry monuments are inconsistent.
— Lack of pedestrian signage in walkable areas.
— Existing signage blends in with environment.
— Existing signage not visible at night.

Following our analysis and survey findings, we crafted a S.W.O.T. report.

Opportunities
— Include new and existing destinations.
— Develop colorful branded signage that will appeal to
visitors, residents and businesses.
— Use technology to enhance the wayfinding experience.

Threats
— Some residents, visitors, businesses do not want to
see signage change.
— Concerns why some businesses are included and not
others.
1 | Planning & Strategic Insights
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WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 16
Based on the analysis, community outreach survey, and S.W.O.T. Report, the following signage and wayfinding approaches are recommended for the City of Palm Desert:

Recommendations
1 | Planning & Strategic Insights
— Develop a colorful, branded signage and wayfinding
system that will be visible day or night.
— Coordinate with City team to develop consistent
messaging throughout sign system.
— Create a streamlined sign location plan,
eliminating sign blight.
— Add pedestrian level signage in walkable areas.
— Add new destinations to wayfinding.
— Design a versatile digital sign suitable for various events, or incorporate QR codes into the proposed signage.
250
City of Palm Desert
Branding 2
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WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 18
2 | City of Palm Desert Branding
Branding
14 The primary font faces to be used in all
communication materials are Futura Book
and Futura Light. Selection of fonts will be
determined by legibility in the execution.

Please see pages 22–23 for examples of font
usage in layouts.

Additional acceptable font faces for use are
Futura Thin, Medium, Heavy, Bold, and Extra
Bold, as well as all oblique versions. The
Condensed versions listed on page 15 are
also acceptable.

When using two or more font faces in a
single layout, ensure that the headline is
clearly more dominant than the body copy,
as this will establish a hierarchy to guide the
reader’s eye.

PRIMARY FONT
Futura Book/Book Oblique
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Futura Light/Light Oblique
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

PRIMARY FO
Futura Thin/Thin Ob
abcdefghijklmnopqrs

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO
Futura Medium/Me
abcdefghijklmnopqr

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO
Futura Heavy/Heav
abcdefghijklmnopq

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO
Futura Bold/Bol
abcdefghijklmno

ABCDEFGHIJKLM
Futura Extra Bo
abcdefghijklmn

ABCDEFGHIJKL

5.0 TYPOGRAPHY
Futura Condensed Light/Condensed Light Oblique
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Futura Condensed Medium/Condensed Medium Oblique
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Futura Condensed Bold/Condensed Bold Oblique
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Futura Condensed Extra Bold/
Condensed Extra Bold Oblique
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
rimary font faces to be used in all
munication materials are Futura Book
Futura Light. Selection of fonts will be
mined by legibility in the execution.
e see pages 22–23 for examples of font
e in layouts.
ional acceptable font faces for use are
a Thin, Medium, Heavy, Bold, and Extra
as well as all oblique versions. The
ensed versions listed on page 15 are
acceptable.
n using two or more font faces in a
e layout, ensure that the headline is
y more dominant than the body copy,
s will establish a hierarchy to guide the
er’s eye.

PRIMARY FONT
Futura Book/Book Oblique
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Futura Light/Light Oblique
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

PRIMARY FONT FAMILY PRIMARY FONT FAMILY
Futura Thin/Thin Oblique
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Futura Medium/Medium Oblique
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Futura Heavy/Heavy Oblique
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Futura Bold/Bold Oblique
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Futura Extra Bold/Extra Bold Oblique
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
ALTERN
Calibri L
abcdefg
ABCDEF
Calibri R
abcdefg
ABCDEF
Calibri B
abcdefg
ABCDEF
0 YPOGRAPHY
3 The fresh Palm Desert logo gives a nod to the city’s relaxed vibe with a palm leaf. The sliver of empty space between the P and D invites visitors to come fill that gap and enjoy the low-key, palm-tree way of life. The city’s initialing — PD — emboldens the Palm Desert brand with a youthful energy, while elevating the destination for a target audience accustomed to the statement-making ability of abbreviations (LA and the OC). With a contemporary color palette and a welcoming font, this logo is designed to resonate with the next generation of Palm Desert visitors and welcome returning Palm Desert guests as they rediscover one of their favorite escapes.

NATURAL BLACK
cmyk: 0/0/0/100
rgb: 35/31/32
Hex: #231f20
PMS: Natural Black C
The secondary colors are intended to
allow the logo to stand out and be the
main focal point.

The secondary colors complement
our campaign imagery and videos,
emphasizing the natural colors of the
desert — morning and evening sky along
with the desert mountains and greenery.

Secondary colors can be used throughout
marketing collateral, both print and
digital, as well as in presentations. These
secondary colors will further evolve to help
identify various department messages to
the public.

6.0 SECONDARY

COLOR PALETTE

MIDNIGHT BLUE
cmyk: 100/73/10/48
rgb: 15/68/120
Hex: #0f4378
PMS: 654 C

ORANGE PEEL
cmyk: 0/47/98/0
rgb: 248/153/29
Hex: #f8991d
PMS: 144 C

LEMON YELLOW
cmyk: 0/4/71/0
rgb: 248/225/87
Hex: #f8e157
PMS: 113 C

SKY BLUE
cmyk 93/60/13/1
rgb: 0/101/158
Hex #00659e
PMS: 647 C

GREEN GRAPES
cmyk 54/0/100/0
rgb: 130/195/65
Hex #82c341
PMS: 369 C

CLOUDY SKY
cmyk 75/34/3/0

LIME GREEN
cmyk 30/0/100/0

MOUNTAIN RED
cmyk: 32/93/78/37
rgb: 125/36/43
Hex: #7d242b
PMS: 1815 C

CHILI PEPPER
cmyk: 12/100/96/3
rgb: 209/32/43
Hex: #d1202b
PMS: 186 C

GRASS GREEN
cmyk: 86/15/100/2
rgb: 0/152/73
Hex: #009849
PMS: 7741 C

STONE GRAY
cmyk: 33/18/13/37

NATURAL BLACK
cmyk: 0/0/0/100
rgb: 35/31/32
Hex: #231f20
PMS: Natural Black C
The secondary colors are intended to
allow the logo to stand out and be the
main focal point.

The secondary colors complement
our campaign imagery and videos,
emphasizing the natural colors of the
desert — morning and evening sky along
with the desert mountains and greenery.

Secondary colors can be used throughout
marketing collateral, both print and
digital, as well as in presentations. These
secondary colors will further evolve to help
identify various department messages to
the public.

6.0 SECONDARY

COLOR PALETTE

MIDNIGHT BLUE
cmyk: 100/73/10/48
rgb: 15/68/120
Hex: #0f4378
PMS: 654 C

ORANGE PEEL
cmyk: 0/47/98/0
rgb: 248/153/29
Hex: #f8991d
PMS: 144 C

LEMON YELLOW
cmyk: 0/4/71/0
rgb: 248/225/87
Hex: #f8e157
PMS: 113 C

SKY BLUE
cmyk 93/60/13/1
rgb: 0/101/158
Hex #00659e
PMS: 647 C

GREEN GRAPES
cmyk 54/0/100/0
rgb: 130/195/65
Hex #82c341
PMS: 369 C

CLOUDY SKY
cmyk 75/34/3/0

LIME GREEN
cmyk 30/0/100/0

MOUNTAIN RED
cmyk: 32/93/78/37
rgb: 125/36/43
Hex: #7d242b
PMS: 1815 C

CHILI PEPPER
cmyk: 12/100/96/3
rgb: 209/32/43
Hex: #d1202b
PMS: 186 C

GRASS GREEN
cmyk: 86/15/100/2
rgb: 0/152/73
Hex: #009849
PMS: 7741 C

STONE GRAY
cmyk: 33/18/13/37

NATURAL BLACK
cmyk: 0/0/0/100
rgb: 35/31/32
Hex: #231f20
PMS: Natural Black C
The secondary colors are intended to
allow the logo to stand out and be the
main focal point.

The secondary colors complement
our campaign imagery and videos,
emphasizing the natural colors of the
desert — morning and evening sky along
with the desert mountains and greenery.

Secondary colors can be used throughout
marketing collateral, both print and
digital, as well as in presentations. These
secondary colors will further evolve to help
identify various department messages to
the public.

6.0 SECONDARY

COLOR PALETTE

MIDNIGHT BLUE
cmyk: 100/73/10/48
rgb: 15/68/120
Hex: #0f4378
PMS: 654 C

ORANGE PEEL
cmyk: 0/47/98/0
rgb: 248/153/29
Hex: #f8991d
PMS: 144 C

LEMON YELLOW
cmyk: 0/4/71/0
rgb: 248/225/87
Hex: #f8e157
PMS: 113 C

SKY BLUE
cmyk 93/60/13/1
rgb: 0/101/158
Hex #00659e
PMS: 647 C

GREEN GRAPES
cmyk 54/0/100/0
rgb: 130/195/65
Hex #82c341
PMS: 369 C

CLOUDY SKY
cmyk 75/34/3/0

LIME GREEN
cmyk 30/0/100/0

MOUNTAIN RED
cmyk: 32/93/78/37
rgb: 125/36/43
Hex: #7d242b
PMS: 1815 C

CHILI PEPPER
cmyk: 12/100/96/3
rgb: 209/32/43
Hex: #d1202b
PMS: 186 C

GRASS GREEN
cmyk: 86/15/100/2
rgb: 0/152/73
Hex: #009849
PMS: 7741 C

STONE GRAY
cmyk: 33/18/13/37
The secondary colors are intended to
allow the logo to stand out and be the
main focal point.

The secondary colors complement
our campaign imagery and videos,
emphasizing the natural colors of the
desert — morning and evening sky along
with the desert mountains and greenery.

Secondary colors can be used throughout
marketing collateral, both print and
digital, as well as in presentations. These
secondary colors will further evolve to help
identify various department messages to
the public.

6.0 SECONDARY

COLOR PALETTE

MIDNIGHT BLUE
cmyk: 100/73/10/48
rgb: 15/68/120
Hex: #0f4378
PMS: 654 C

ORANGE PEEL
cmyk: 0/47/98/0
rgb: 248/153/29
Hex: #f8991d
PMS: 144 C

LEMON YELLOW
cmyk: 0/4/71/0
rgb: 248/225/87
Hex: #f8e157
PMS: 113 C

SKY BLUE
cmyk 93/60/13/1
rgb: 0/101/158
Hex #00659e
PMS: 647 C

GREEN GRAPES
cmyk 54/0/100/0
rgb: 130/195/65
Hex #82c341
PMS: 369 C

CLOUDY SKYLIME GREEN

MOUNTAIN RED
cmyk: 32/93/78/37
rgb: 125/36/43
Hex: #7d242b
PMS: 1815 C

CHILI PEPPER
cmyk: 12/100/96/3
rgb: 209/32/43
Hex: #d1202b
PMS: 186 C

GRASS GREEN
cmyk: 86/15/100/2
rgb: 0/152/73
Hex: #009849
PMS: 7741 C

STONE GRAY
The secondary colors are intended to
allow the logo to stand out and be the
main focal point.

The secondary colors complement
our campaign imagery and videos,
emphasizing the natural colors of the
desert — morning and evening sky along
with the desert mountains and greenery.

Secondary colors can be used throughout
marketing collateral, both print and
digital, as well as in presentations. These
secondary colors will further evolve to help
identify various department messages to
the public.

6.0 SECONDARY

COLOR PALETTE

MIDNIGHT BLUE
cmyk: 100/73/10/48
rgb: 15/68/120
Hex: #0f4378
PMS: 654 C

ORANGE PEEL
cmyk: 0/47/98/0
rgb: 248/153/29
Hex: #f8991d
PMS: 144 C

LEMON YELLOW
cmyk: 0/4/71/0
rgb: 248/225/87
Hex: #f8e157
PMS: 113 C

SKY BLUE
cmyk 93/60/13/1
rgb: 0/101/158
Hex #00659e
PMS: 647 C

GREEN GRAPES
cmyk 54/0/100/0
rgb: 130/195/65
Hex #82c341
PMS: 369 C

CLOUDY SKYLIME GREEN

MOUNTAIN RED
cmyk: 32/93/78/37
rgb: 125/36/43
Hex: #7d242b
PMS: 1815 C

CHILI PEPPER
cmyk: 12/100/96/3
rgb: 209/32/43
Hex: #d1202b
PMS: 186 C

GRASS GREEN
cmyk: 86/15/100/2
rgb: 0/152/73
Hex: #009849
PMS: 7741 C

STONE GRAY
The secondary colors are intended to
allow the logo to stand out and be the
main focal point.

The secondary colors complement
our campaign imagery and videos,
emphasizing the natural colors of the
desert — morning and evening sky along
with the desert mountains and greenery.

Secondary colors can be used throughout
marketing collateral, both print and
digital, as well as in presentations. These
secondary colors will further evolve to help
identify various department messages to
the public.

6.0 SECONDARY

COLOR PALETTE

MIDNIGHT BLUE
cmyk: 100/73/10/48
rgb: 15/68/120
Hex: #0f4378
PMS: 654 C

ORANGE PEEL
cmyk: 0/47/98/0
rgb: 248/153/29
Hex: #f8991d
PMS: 144 C

LEMON YELLOW
cmyk: 0/4/71/0
rgb: 248/225/87
Hex: #f8e157
PMS: 113 C

SKY BLUE
cmyk 93/60/13/1
rgb: 0/101/158
Hex #00659e
PMS: 647 C

GREEN GRAPES
cmyk 54/0/100/0
rgb: 130/195/65
Hex #82c341
PMS: 369 C

CLOUDY SKYLIME GREEN

MOUNTAIN RED
cmyk: 32/93/78/37
rgb: 125/36/43
Hex: #7d242b
PMS: 1815 C

CHILI PEPPER
cmyk: 12/100/96/3
rgb: 209/32/43
Hex: #d1202b
PMS: 186 C

GRASS GREEN
cmyk: 86/15/100/2
rgb: 0/152/73
Hex: #009849
PMS: 7741 C

STONE GRAY
17 NSHINE YELLOW
yk: 0/31/91/0
: 253/183/49
x: #fdb731
S: 143 C

NATURAL BLACK
cmyk: 0/0/0/100
rgb: 35/31/32
Hex: #231f20
PMS: Natural Black C
The secondary colors are intended to
allow the logo to stand out and be the
main focal point.

The secondary colors complement
our campaign imagery and videos,
emphasizing the natural colors of the
desert — morning and evening sky along
with the desert mountains and greenery.

Secondary colors can be used throughout
marketing collateral, both print and
digital, as well as in presentations. These
secondary colors will further evolve to help
identify various department messages to
the public.

6.0 SECONDARY

COLOR PALETTE

MIDNIGHT BLUE
cmyk: 100/73/10/48
rgb: 15/68/120
Hex: #0f4378
PMS: 654 C

ORANGE PEEL
cmyk: 0/47/98/0
rgb: 248/153/29
Hex: #f8991d
PMS: 144 C

LEMON YELLOW
cmyk: 0/4/71/0
rgb: 248/225/87
Hex: #f8e157
PMS: 113 C

SKY BLUE
cmyk 93/60/13/1
rgb: 0/101/158
Hex #00659e
PMS: 647 C

GREEN GRAPES
cmyk 54/0/100/0
rgb: 130/195/65
Hex #82c341
PMS: 369 C

CLOUDY SKY
cmyk 75/34/3/0
rgb: 54/141/198
Hex #368dc6
PMS: 7689 C

LIME GREEN
cmyk 30/0/100/0
rgb: 191/215/48
Hex #bfd730
PMS: 381 C

MOUNTAIN RED
cmyk: 32/93/78/37
rgb: 125/36/43
Hex: #7d242b
PMS: 1815 C

CHILI PEPPER
cmyk: 12/100/96/3
rgb: 209/32/43
Hex: #d1202b
PMS: 186 C

GRASS GREEN
cmyk: 86/15/100/2
rgb: 0/152/73
Hex: #009849
PMS: 7741 C

STONE GRAY
cmyk: 33/18/13/37
rgb: 123/129/132
Hex: #7b8184
PMS: 430 C
17 SHINE YELLOW
k: 0/31/91/0
253/183/49
: #fdb731
: 143 C

NATURAL BLACK
cmyk: 0/0/0/100
rgb: 35/31/32
Hex: #231f20
PMS: Natural Black C
The secondary colors are intended to
allow the logo to stand out and be the
main focal point.

The secondary colors complement
our campaign imagery and videos,
emphasizing the natural colors of the
desert — morning and evening sky along
with the desert mountains and greenery.

Secondary colors can be used throughout
marketing collateral, both print and
digital, as well as in presentations. These
secondary colors will further evolve to help
identify various department messages to
the public.

6.0 SECONDARY

COLOR PALETTE

MIDNIGHT BLUE
cmyk: 100/73/10/48
rgb: 15/68/120
Hex: #0f4378
PMS: 654 C

ORANGE PEEL
cmyk: 0/47/98/0
rgb: 248/153/29
Hex: #f8991d
PMS: 144 C

LEMON YELLOW
cmyk: 0/4/71/0
rgb: 248/225/87
Hex: #f8e157
PMS: 113 C

SKY BLUE
cmyk 93/60/13/1
rgb: 0/101/158
Hex #00659e
PMS: 647 C

GREEN GRAPES
cmyk 54/0/100/0
rgb: 130/195/65
Hex #82c341
PMS: 369 C

CLOUDY SKY
cmyk 75/34/3/0
rgb: 54/141/198
Hex #368dc6
PMS: 7689 C

LIME GREEN
cmyk 30/0/100/0
rgb: 191/215/48
Hex #bfd730
PMS: 381 C

MOUNTAIN RED
cmyk: 32/93/78/37
rgb: 125/36/43
Hex: #7d242b
PMS: 1815 C

CHILI PEPPER
cmyk: 12/100/96/3
rgb: 209/32/43
Hex: #d1202b
PMS: 186 C

GRASS GREEN
cmyk: 86/15/100/2
rgb: 0/152/73
Hex: #009849
PMS: 7741 C

STONE GRAY
cmyk: 33/18/13/37
rgb: 123/129/132
Hex: #7b8184
PMS: 430 C
17 INE YELLOW
0/31/91/0
253/183/49
#fdb731
143 C

NATURAL BLACK
cmyk: 0/0/0/100
rgb: 35/31/32
Hex: #231f20
PMS: Natural Black C
The secondary colors are intended to
allow the logo to stand out and be the
main focal point.

The secondary colors complement
our campaign imagery and videos,
emphasizing the natural colors of the
desert — morning and evening sky along
with the desert mountains and greenery.

Secondary colors can be used throughout
marketing collateral, both print and
digital, as well as in presentations. These
secondary colors will further evolve to help
identify various department messages to
the public.

6.0 SECONDARY

COLOR PALETTE

MIDNIGHT BLUE
cmyk: 100/73/10/48
rgb: 15/68/120
Hex: #0f4378
PMS: 654 C

ORANGE PEEL
cmyk: 0/47/98/0
rgb: 248/153/29
Hex: #f8991d
PMS: 144 C

LEMON YELLOW
cmyk: 0/4/71/0
rgb: 248/225/87
Hex: #f8e157
PMS: 113 C

SKY BLUE
cmyk 93/60/13/1
rgb: 0/101/158
Hex #00659e
PMS: 647 C

GREEN GRAPES
cmyk 54/0/100/0
rgb: 130/195/65
Hex #82c341
PMS: 369 C

CLOUDY SKY
cmyk 75/34/3/0
rgb: 54/141/198
Hex #368dc6
PMS: 7689 C

LIME GREEN
cmyk 30/0/100/0
rgb: 191/215/48
Hex #bfd730
PMS: 381 C

MOUNTAIN RED
cmyk: 32/93/78/37
rgb: 125/36/43
Hex: #7d242b
PMS: 1815 C

CHILI PEPPER
cmyk: 12/100/96/3
rgb: 209/32/43
Hex: #d1202b
PMS: 186 C

GRASS GREEN
cmyk: 86/15/100/2
rgb: 0/152/73
Hex: #009849
PMS: 7741 C

STONE GRAY
cmyk: 33/18/13/37
rgb: 123/129/132
Hex: #7b8184
PMS: 430 C
17 MARY

LOR PALETTE
palette for the City of Palm Desert
ed of bold, bright colors found in
e primary colors are those of the
hine Yellow and Natural Black.
sure to utilize the appropriate color
n all print and digital layouts.

SUNSHINE YELLOW
cmyk: 0/31/91/0
rgb: 253/183/49
Hex: #fdb731
PMS: 143 C

NATURAL BLACK
cmyk: 0/0/0/100
rgb: 35/31/32
Hex: #231f20
PMS: Natural Black C
The secondary colors are intended to
allow the logo to stand out and be the
main focal point.

The secondary colors complement
our campaign imagery and videos,
emphasizing the natural colors of the
desert — morning and evening sky along
with the desert mountains and greenery.

Secondary colors can be used throughout
marketing collateral, both print and
digital, as well as in presentations. These
secondary colors will further evolve to help
identify various department messages to
the public.

6.0 SECONDARY

COLOR PALETTE

MIDNIGHT BLUE
cmyk: 100/73/10/48
rgb: 15/68/120
Hex: #0f4378
PMS: 654 C

ORANGE PEEL
cmyk: 0/47/98/0
rgb: 248/153/29
Hex: #f8991d
PMS: 144 C

LEMON YELLOW
cmyk: 0/4/71/0
rgb: 248/225/87
Hex: #f8e157
PMS: 113 C

SKY BLUE
cmyk 93/60/13/1
rgb: 0/101/158
Hex #00659e
PMS: 647 C

GREEN GRAPES
cmyk 54/0/100/0
rgb: 130/195/65
Hex #82c341
PMS: 369 C

CLOUDY SKY
cmyk 75/34/3/0
rgb: 54/141/198
Hex #368dc6
PMS: 7689 C

LIME GREEN
cmyk 30/0/100/0
rgb: 191/215/48
Hex #bfd730
PMS: 381 C

MOUNTAIN RED
cmyk: 32/93/78/37
rgb: 125/36/43
Hex: #7d242b
PMS: 1815 C

CHILI PEPPER
cmyk: 12/100/96/3
rgb: 209/32/43
Hex: #d1202b
PMS: 186 C

GRASS GREEN
cmyk: 86/15/100/2
rgb: 0/152/73
Hex: #009849
PMS: 7741 C

STONE GRAY
cmyk: 33/18/13/37
rgb: 123/129/132
Hex: #7b8184
PMS: 430 C
17 ARY

OR PALETTE
e for the City of Palm Desert
bold, bright colors found in
mary colors are those of the
Yellow and Natural Black.
o utilize the appropriate color
print and digital layouts.

SUNSHINE YELLOW
cmyk: 0/31/91/0
rgb: 253/183/49
Hex: #fdb731
PMS: 143 C

NATURAL BLACK
cmyk: 0/0/0/100
rgb: 35/31/32
Hex: #231f20
PMS: Natural Black C
The secondary colors are intended to
allow the logo to stand out and be the
main focal point.

The secondary colors complement
our campaign imagery and videos,
emphasizing the natural colors of the
desert — morning and evening sky along
with the desert mountains and greenery.

Secondary colors can be used throughout
marketing collateral, both print and
digital, as well as in presentations. These
secondary colors will further evolve to help
identify various department messages to
the public.

6.0 SECONDARY

COLOR PALETTE

MIDNIGHT BLUE
cmyk: 100/73/10/48
rgb: 15/68/120
Hex: #0f4378
PMS: 654 C

ORANGE PEEL
cmyk: 0/47/98/0
rgb: 248/153/29
Hex: #f8991d
PMS: 144 C

LEMON YELLOW
cmyk: 0/4/71/0
rgb: 248/225/87
Hex: #f8e157
PMS: 113 C

SKY BLUE
cmyk 93/60/13/1
rgb: 0/101/158
Hex #00659e
PMS: 647 C

GREEN GRAPES
cmyk 54/0/100/0
rgb: 130/195/65
Hex #82c341
PMS: 369 C

CLOUDY SKY
cmyk 75/34/3/0
rgb: 54/141/198
Hex #368dc6
PMS: 7689 C

LIME GREEN
cmyk 30/0/100/0
rgb: 191/215/48
Hex #bfd730
PMS: 381 C

MOUNTAIN RED
cmyk: 32/93/78/37
rgb: 125/36/43
Hex: #7d242b
PMS: 1815 C

CHILI PEPPER
cmyk: 12/100/96/3
rgb: 209/32/43
Hex: #d1202b
PMS: 186 C

GRASS GREEN
cmyk: 86/15/100/2
rgb: 0/152/73
Hex: #009849
PMS: 7741 C

STONE GRAY
cmyk: 33/18/13/37
rgb: 123/129/132
Hex: #7b8184
PMS: 430 C

COLOR PALETTE
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Summary of Signs

PALM DESERT

IDENTITY DIRECTION

AMENITY
A01 GATEWAY MONUMENT A02 GATEWAY MONUMENT A03 GATEWAY MONUMENT VEHICLE DIRECTION LARGE
B01 VEHICLE DIRECTION
MEDIUM
B02 VEHICLE DIRECTION
SMALL
B03 PEDESTRIAN
W/ MAP
B04
E01 ART TOTEM - EXISTING E02 BANNER E03 PLACEMAKING

PALM DESERT

Y DIRECTION
Y
ONUMENT A02 GATEWAY MONUMENT A03 GATEWAY MONUMENT VEHICLE DIRECTION LARGE
B01 VEHICLE DIRECTION
MEDIUM
B02 VEHICLE DIRECTION
SMALL
B03 PEDESTRIAN DIRECTION
W/ MAP
B04
- EXISTING E02 BANNER E03 PLACEMAKING

PALM DESERT

IDENTITY DIRECTION

AMENITY
A01 GATEWAY MONUMENT A02 GATEWAY MONUMENT A03 GATEWAY MONUMENT VEHICLE DIRECTION LARGE
B01 VEHICLE DIRECTION
MEDIUM
B02 VEHICLE DIRECTION
SMALL
B03 PEDESTRIAN DIRE
W/ MAP
B04
E01 ART TOTEM - EXISTING E02 BANNER E03 PLACEMAKING
3 | Signage Overview
A summary of signs provides
an overview of the various
categories of signs used
within a wayfinding system,
highlighting their purpose,
design characteristics, and
ideal placement.

This summary serves as
a guide for selecting and
implementing signage based
on the specific needs of the
environment.
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Concept Moodboard
3 | Signage Overview
CONCEPT 2 MOOD BOARD
CONCEPT 2 MOOD BOARD
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4 CONCEPT 2 MOOD BOARD
T 2 MOOD BOARD
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R PLAN 4

OOD BOARD
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CONCEPT 2 MOOD BOARD
The Palm Desert signage and wayfinding system blends the timeless elegance of the desert landscape with the city’s bold, modern energy. Drawing inspiration from the region’s natural sandstone formations, each monument incorporates textured stone finishes that evoke the surrounding mountains and arid terrain. These classic materials are juxtaposed with bright, vibrant panels in golden hues, reflecting the city’s radiant sun, contemporary design sensibility, and active lifestyle.

Typography, color, and form come together to create a cohesive visual language that is both highly functional and distinctly Palm Desert. From iconic gateway monuments to intuitive vehicle and pedestrian signage, the system elevates the experience of both residents and visitors by improving navigation while reinforcing civic pride.

More than a wayfinding program, this system is an expression of place—capturing the spirit of Palm Desert as a destination defined by natural beauty, cultural sophistication, and vibrant community life. 255
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Family of Signs
3 | Signage Overview
3’- 6”
5’-10”
10’-0”

GATEWAY MONUMENT
LOCATION 1
A01 GATEWAY MONUMENT
LOCATION 2
A02 GATEWAY MONUMENT
LOCATION 3
A03
The three sign types shown on this page represent the approved monument designs for Palm Desert. These monuments will be installed at three distinct locations designated by the City of Palm Desert.

Each sign features a dual-layered design: a front sandstone element sculpted to reflect the surrounding desert landscape, and a rear metal panel painted in alignment with the City’s branding. The metal panel will include a cut-out of the Palm Desert logo. Integrated between the two layers is a lighting feature that casts a soft glow along the sandstone edge—evoking the visual of a sunset behind the mountains.
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Family of Signs
3 | Signage Overview
The wayfinding signage is designed to align with the approved monument aesthetic, incorporating consistent City-branded colors and a mountain graphic on the reverse side for added visual interest. Messaging will be displayed at a height of six inches to ensure legibility on high-speed roadways, and all signage will feature the official City logo.

The pedestrian directory sign will share the same visual language as the vehicular signs, maintaining a cohesive look and feel across the system. It will include a map and corresponding directory to support easy navigation for pedestrians. 3’- 6”
5’-10”
10’-0”
Directory
DINING
SHOPS
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
Parking
El Paseo
Civic Center
College of the Desert
McCallum Theatre
The Living Desert Zoo
Desert Willow
Freedom Park

VEHICLE DIRECTION
LARGE
B01 VEHICLE DIRECTION
MEDIUM
B02 B03 VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL B04
SMALL

PEDESTRIAN DIRECTORY
STATIC
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Signage
Renderings
3 | Signage Overview
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CONCEPT 2 DESIGN
The monument and
wayfinding signage has been
integrated into contextual
renderings to illustrate
its placement at specific
locations and how it will
interact with the surrounding
environment. These
renderings include both day
and night views, ensuring
the design maintains
appropriate height, scale,
and clear legibility of the city
name and logo under varying
lighting conditions.
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Renderings
3 | Signage Overview
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Sign Details
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4 | Sign Details
Color, Materials, Type, & Symbols
Color

PQRSTUVWXYZ
qrstuvwxyz

LMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
nopqrstuvwxyz
M1

ALUMINUM
PAINTS
M2

SANDSTONE
P1
MP-26406

PASTEL ORANGE
PANTONE 143C

SUNSHINE YELLOW
MP-11705

CHOCOLATE THUNDER
CMYK: 40,70,100,50
P2
MP-10211

CITRUS YELLOW
CMYK: 0,21,85,0
P3
MP-853

PLASTIC PUMPKIN
CMYK: 2,63,91,0
P4
MP-1224

ORANGE SUPREME
CMYK: 0,47,85,0
P5
MP-21250

MONETA GOLD
CMYK: 5,15,38,13

P6
MP-46534

COBRE COPPER
CMYK: 30,50,75,10

P7
Color is an essential and effective component of the signage program. Its ability to communicate transcends language, promotes clarity, and helps to identify important information This signage colors palette is approved for use at all City of Palm Desert facilities and shall never be substituted to ensure consistency of the signage system.

Signage not regulated by the City of Palm Desert will use other colors as required by their governing codes.
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4 | Sign Details
Color, Materials, Type, & Symbols
Materials

MATERIALS

PQRSTUVWXYZ
qrstuvwxyz

KLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
mnopqrstuvwxyz
M1

ALUMINUM

MATERIALS
PAINTS
M2

SANDSTONE
P1
MP-26406

PASTEL ORANGE
PANTONE 143C

SUNSHINE YELLOW
MP-11705

CHOCOLATE THUNDER
CMYK: 40,70,100,50
P2
MP-10211

CITRUS YELLOW
CMYK: 0,21,85,0
P3
MP-853

PLASTIC PUMPKIN
CMYK: 2,63,91,0
P4
MP-1224

ORANGE SUPREME
CMYK: 0,47,85,0
P5
MP-21250

MONETA GOLD
CMYK: 5,15,38,13

P6
The signage system features a combination of durable
and high-quality materials chosen for their longevity,
sustainability, and compatibility with Palm Desert’s
environment.

The use of metal panels provides a modern, resilient solution capable of withstanding the region’s intense heat and sun exposure, ensuring long-term performance with minimal
maintenance.

Stone offers lasting durability and low maintenance—it
resists fading, weathering, and damage from wind and
sand—making it an ideal material for long-term use
All materials have been carefully reviewed and approved by the City of Palm Desert, and any variation from these standards should be coordinated with City management to maintain design integrity and consistency.
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4 | Sign Details
Color, Materials, Type, & Symbols
Type

CLEARVIEW ADA CONDENSED

TYPOGRAPHY

SYMBOLS

GOTHAM BOLD

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789

CLEARVIEW ADA CONDENSED

TYPOGRAPHY

SYMBOLS

GOTHAM BOLD

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789
Visual messages must
communicate quickly and
profoundly. Typography
supports effective
wayfinding with the
consistent use of legible
fonts, suitable letter and
word spacing, appropriate
size, and rules of usage.
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WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 30
4 | Sign Details
Color, Materials, Type, & Symbols
Symbols

SYMBOLS

SYMBOLS

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789
P1
MP-26406

PASTEL ORANGE
PANTONE 143C

SUNSHINE YELLOW
MP-11705

CHOCOLA
CMYK: 40
P2
MP-853

PLASTIC PUMPKIN
CMYK: 2,63,91,0
P4
MP-1224
ORANGE
CMYK: 0,
P5
MP-46534

COBRE COPPER
CMYK: 30,50,75,10

P7

SYMBOLS

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvw
0123456789
A pictogram is a symbol that indicates, signifies, or represents an idea, object, space, activity, or relationship without the use of words. Many of our pictograms are universally understood and aid in wayfinding because of the clarity of their design and recognizable meaning, thereby eliminating the need for multiple language translations. When feasible, pictograms may be used with an accompanying word description for maximum message comprehension. These pictograms are the only approved symbols for use at all City of Palm Desert facilities and shall never be altered.
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WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 31
Detail Drawings
A01 - Gateway Monument 1 6'-8"
2 SIDE ELEVATION
4" 4" 3"
1'-4"
1'-7"
28'-0"
1 FRONT ELEVATION
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"
Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" 4 CONTEXT ELEVATION
3 PLAN VIEW
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"
1 P1
3 P7
3 6
2 4
4 4
4 NOTES – SIGN TYPE A01

1. BACK PANEL: 3" deep fabricated aluminum sign cabinet with strutural framing. No visible seams between panels.

Aluminum panels to we welded, grinded, filled and sanded smooth prior to painting. Provide UV protective clear coat.

2. CITY LOGO: City logo to be routed out and fabricated with returns.

3. STONE SLAB: Min. 3" thick solid shaped sandstone with carved graphics. Graphics to have paint fill.

4. ILLUMINATIONS: Halo illumination behind stone.

Up-lighting for front of sign.

5. ATTACHMENT: Monument to be bolted to concrete
footing. Sign fabricator to engineering required concrete footing and final installation method.

6. CONCRETE FOOTING: Sign fabricator is responsible for the engineering of the concrete footing.

7. POWER: Sign contractor to coordinate electrical conduit and power access with general contractor; components’
requirements per manufacturer's specifications; provide accessible on/off switch.

GENERAL NOTES
A. MEASUREMENTS & LOCATIONS: Sign Contractor to
field verify all measurements and conditions, and
determine final sign locations with owner prior to creating shop drawings and/or digging the footing.

B. DESIGN INTENT: Drawings display design intent. Sign
Contractor to verify efficacy of fabrication and installation methods proposed with designer prior to creating shop
drawings.
4" 4" 3"
28'-0"
1'-0"
VATION
1 P1
2 4
4 4
NOTES – SIGN TYPE A01

1. BACK PANEL: 3" deep fabricated aluminum sign cabinet with strutural framing. No visible seams between panels.

Aluminum panels to we welded, grinded, filled and sanded smooth prior to painting. Provide UV protective clear coat.

2. CITY LOGO: City logo to be routed out and fabricated with returns.

3. STONE SLAB: Min. 3" thick solid shaped sandstone with carved graphics. Graphics to have paint fill.

4. ILLUMINATIONS: Halo illumination behind stone.

Up-lighting for front of sign.

5. ATTACHMENT: Monument to be bolted to concrete
footing. Sign fabricator to engineering required concrete footing and final installation method.

6. CONCRETE FOOTING: Sign fabricator is responsible for the engineering of the concrete footing.

7. POWER: Sign contractor to coordinate electrical conduit and power access with general contractor; components’
requirements per manufacturer's specifications; provide accessible on/off switch.

GENERAL NOTES
A. MEASUREMENTS & LOCATIONS: Sign Contractor to
field verify all measurements and conditions, and
determine final sign locations with owner prior to creating shop drawings and/or digging the footing.

B. DESIGN INTENT: Drawings display design intent. Sign
Contractor to verify efficacy of fabrication and installation methods proposed with designer prior to creating shop
drawings.
4 | Sign Details
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WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 32
4 | Sign Details
Detail Drawings
A02 - Gateway Monument 2
2 SIDE ELEVATION
4" 4" 3"
4'-11"
11'-6"
1'-8"
1'-5"
9'-6"
10"
1 FRONT ELEVATION
Scale: 3/8" = 1'-0" Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 3 CONTEXT ELEVATION 4 PLAN VIEW
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"
1 P1
3 P7
3 6
2 4
4 4 4
NOTES – SIGN TYPE A02

1. BACK PANEL: 3" deep fabricated aluminum sign cabinet with strutural framing. No visible seams between panels.

Aluminum panels to we welded, grinded, filled and sanded smooth prior to painting. Provide UV protective clear coat.

2. CITY LOGO: City logo to be routed out and fabricated with returns.

3. STONE SLAB: Min. 3" thick solid shaped sandstone with carved graphics. Graphics to have paint fill.

4. ILLUMINATIONS: Halo illumination behind stone.

Up-lighting for front of sign.

5. ATTACHMENT: Monument to be bolted to concrete
footing. Sign fabricator to engineering required concrete footing and final installation method.

6. CONCRETE FOOTING: Sign fabricator is responsible for the engineering of the concrete footing.

7. POWER: Sign contractor to coordinate electrical conduit and power access with general contractor; components’
requirements per manufacturer's specifications; provide accessible on/off switch.

GENERAL NOTES
A. MEASUREMENTS & LOCATIONS: Sign Contractor to
field verify all measurements and conditions, and
determine final sign locations with owner and RJM prior to creating shop drawings and/or digging the footing.

B. DESIGN INTENT: Drawings display design intent. Sign
Contractor to verify efficacy of fabrication and installation methods proposed with designer prior to creating shop
drawings.
4" 4" 3"
1 P1
3 P7
3 2
4 4 4
NOTES – SIGN TYPE A02

1. BACK PANEL: 3" deep fabricated aluminum sign cabinet with strutural framing. No visible seams between panels.

Aluminum panels to we welded, grinded, filled and sanded smooth prior to painting. Provide UV protective clear coat.

2. CITY LOGO: City logo to be routed out and fabricated with returns.

3. STONE SLAB: Min. 3" thick solid shaped sandstone with carved graphics. Graphics to have paint fill.

4. ILLUMINATIONS: Halo illumination behind stone.

Up-lighting for front of sign.

5. ATTACHMENT: Monument to be bolted to concrete
footing. Sign fabricator to engineering required concrete footing and final installation method.

6. CONCRETE FOOTING: Sign fabricator is responsible for the engineering of the concrete footing.

7. POWER: Sign contractor to coordinate electrical conduit and power access with general contractor; components’
requirements per manufacturer's specifications; provide accessible on/off switch.

GENERAL NOTES
A. MEASUREMENTS & LOCATIONS: Sign Contractor to
field verify all measurements and conditions, and
determine final sign locations with owner and RJM prior to creating shop drawings and/or digging the footing.

B. DESIGN INTENT: Drawings display design intent. Sign
Contractor to verify efficacy of fabrication and installation methods proposed with designer prior to creating shop
drawings.
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WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 33
4 | Sign Details
Detail Drawings
A03 - Gateway Monument 3
2 SIDE ELEVATION
4" 4" 3"
6'-5"
1'-7"
2'-0" 1'-6"
15'-0"
1 FRONT ELEVATION
Scale: 3/8" = 1'-0" Scale: 3/8" = 1'-0"
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 4 CONTEXT ELEVATION 3 PLAN VIEWScale: 3/8" = 1'-0" 1 P1
3 P7
3 2
4 4
4 4
NOTES – SIGN TYPE A03

1. BACK PANEL: 3" deep fabricated aluminum sign cabinet with strutural framing. No visible seams between panels.

Aluminum panels to we welded, grinded, filled and sanded smooth prior to painting. Provide UV protective clear coat.

2. CITY LOGO: City logo to be routed out and fabricated with returns.

3. STONE SLAB: Min. 3" thick solid shaped sandstone with carved graphics. Graphics to have paint fill.

4. ILLUMINATIONS: Halo illumination behind stone.

Up-lighting for front of sign.

5. ATTACHMENT: Monument to be bolted to concrete
footing. Sign fabricator to engineering required concrete footing and final installation method.

6. CONCRETE FOOTING: Sign fabricator is responsible for the engineering of the concrete footing.

7. POWER: Sign contractor to coordinate electrical conduit and power access with general contractor; components’
requirements per manufacturer's specifications; provide accessible on/off switch.

GENERAL NOTES
A. MEASUREMENTS & LOCATIONS: Sign Contractor to
field verify all measurements and conditions, and
determine final sign locations with owner and RJM prior to creating shop drawings and/or digging the footing.

B. DESIGN INTENT: Drawings display design intent. Sign
Contractor to verify efficacy of fabrication and installation methods proposed with designer prior to creating shop
drawings.
4" 4" 3"
15'-0"
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 4 CONTEXT ELEVATION
1 P1
3 2
4 4
4 NOTES – SIGN TYPE A03

1. BACK PANEL: 3" deep fabricated aluminum sign cabinet with strutural framing. No visible seams between panels.

Aluminum panels to we welded, grinded, filled and sanded smooth prior to painting. Provide UV protective clear coat.

2. CITY LOGO: City logo to be routed out and fabricated with returns.

3. STONE SLAB: Min. 3" thick solid shaped sandstone with carved graphics. Graphics to have paint fill.

4. ILLUMINATIONS: Halo illumination behind stone.

Up-lighting for front of sign.

5. ATTACHMENT: Monument to be bolted to concrete
footing. Sign fabricator to engineering required concrete footing and final installation method.

6. CONCRETE FOOTING: Sign fabricator is responsible for the engineering of the concrete footing.

7. POWER: Sign contractor to coordinate electrical conduit and power access with general contractor; components’
requirements per manufacturer's specifications; provide accessible on/off switch.

GENERAL NOTES
A. MEASUREMENTS & LOCATIONS: Sign Contractor to
field verify all measurements and conditions, and
determine final sign locations with owner and RJM prior to creating shop drawings and/or digging the footing.

B. DESIGN INTENT: Drawings display design intent. Sign
Contractor to verify efficacy of fabrication and installation methods proposed with designer prior to creating shop
drawings.
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WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 34
4 | Sign Details
Detail Drawings
B01 - Vehicle Direction Large
El Paseo
Civic Center
College of the Desert
McCallum Theatre
The Living Desert Zoo
El Paseo
Civic Center
College of the Desert
McCallum Theatre
The Living Desert Zoo
8"
8"
5'-6"
1/4"
15'-0"
5"
8'-3"
8"
5'-6"
6'-10"
6"
1 FRONT ELEVATION – B01-48(CLONED)
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 2 SIDE ELEVATIONScale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 3 REAR ELEVATIONScale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 5 SECTION AScale: 3" = 1'-0" Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" 5 CONTEXT ELEVATION 4 PLAN VIEWScale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 1 P1
2 P2
5 P6
7 3 P6 4
3 5 P6
Scale: N.T.S. 6 POST DETAIL
P1
4 P3
4 P5
4 P4
NOTES – SIGN TYPE B01

1. MESSAGE PANEL: Minimum 1/4" thick flat aluminum
panel with paint finish. Provide UV protective clear coat.

Sign panel to wrap around sign post. Message panel to be plug welded to post. Grind, fill and sand smooth all welds prior to painting.

2. SIGN MESSAGE: Surface printed graphics.

3. SIDE PANEL MESSAGE: Reversed cut out letters. Sign
post color to show thru.

4. REAR PANEL GRAPHICS: Surface printed graphics on
backside of sign panel

5. SIGN POST: 8" Aluminum square post with top capped
and paint finish.

6. ATTACHMENT: Steel post to be directly embeded into
concrete footing, Sign post to sleeve onto embeded post and secured with tamper proof stainless steel mechanical fasteners.

7. CONCRETE FOOTING: Sign fabricator is responsible for the engineering of the concrete footing.

GENERAL NOTES
A. MEASUREMENTS & LOCATIONS: Sign Contractor to
field verify all measurements and conditions, and
determine final sign locations with owner and RJM prior to creating shop drawings and/or digging the footing.

B. DESIGN INTENT: Drawings display design intent. Sign
Contractor to verify efficacy of fabrication and installation methods proposed with designer prior to creating shop
drawings.

A
3/16"
SET SCREWS:

Use silicone and tamper-proof
stainless steel set screws at bottom to
secure sign post in place; paint
exposed surface of set screws same
as adjacent surfaces.

BASE:

Bore a hole and set the base stub
flush with top of hardscape.

Concrete footing as required.

SIGN POST ASSEMBLY:

Sign post sleeves over
galvanized steel base stub
(shown with dotted line);
length above and below grade
to be determined by sign
contractor for proper fit
and break-away point. Isolate
dissimilar metals.
5 El Paseo
Civic Center
College of the Desert
McCallum Theatre
The Living Desert Zoo
1/4"
5"
6'-10"
Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" 5 CONTEXT ELEVATION
1 P1
2 P2
5 P6
3 P6 4
3 5 P6
Scale: N.T.S. 6 POST DETAIL
P1
4 P3
4 P5
4 P4
NOTES – SIGN TYPE B01

1. MESSAGE PANEL: Minimum 1/4" thick flat aluminum
panel with paint finish. Provide UV protective clear coat.

Sign panel to wrap around sign post. Message panel to be plug welded to post. Grind, fill and sand smooth all welds prior to painting.

2. SIGN MESSAGE: Surface printed graphics.

3. SIDE PANEL MESSAGE: Reversed cut out letters. Sign
post color to show thru.

4. REAR PANEL GRAPHICS: Surface printed graphics on
backside of sign panel

5. SIGN POST: 8" Aluminum square post with top capped
and paint finish.

6. ATTACHMENT: Steel post to be directly embeded into
concrete footing, Sign post to sleeve onto embeded post and secured with tamper proof stainless steel mechanical fasteners.

7. CONCRETE FOOTING: Sign fabricator is responsible for the engineering of the concrete footing.

GENERAL NOTES
A. MEASUREMENTS & LOCATIONS: Sign Contractor to
field verify all measurements and conditions, and
determine final sign locations with owner and RJM prior to creating shop drawings and/or digging the footing.

B. DESIGN INTENT: Drawings display design intent. Sign
Contractor to verify efficacy of fabrication and installation methods proposed with designer prior to creating shop
drawings.

A
3/16"
SET SCREWS:

Use silicone and tamper-proof
stainless steel set screws at bottom to
secure sign post in place; paint
exposed surface of set screws same
as adjacent surfaces.

BASE:

Bore a hole and set the base stub
flush with top of hardscape.

Concrete footing as required.

SIGN POST ASSEMBLY:

Sign post sleeves over
galvanized steel base stub
(shown with dotted line);
length above and below grade
to be determined by sign
contractor for proper fit
and break-away point. Isolate
dissimilar metals.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 35
4 | Sign Details
Detail Drawings
B02 - Vehicle Direction Medium 6'-10"
Desert Willow
Freedom Park
/4"
5"
Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" 5 CONTEXT ELEVATION
1 P1
2 P2
5 P6
NOTES – SIGN TYPE B02

1. MESSAGE PANEL: Minimum 1/4" thick flat aluminum
panel with paint finish. Provide UV protective clear coat.

Sign panel to wrap around sign post. Message panel to be plug welded to post. Grind, fill and sand smooth all welds prior to painting.

2. SIGN MESSAGE: Surface printed graphics.

3. SIDE PANEL MESSAGE: Reversed cut out letters. Sign
post color to show thru.

4. REAR PANEL GRAPHICS: Surface printed graphics on
backside of sign panel

5. SIGN POST: 8" Aluminum square post with top capped
and paint finish.

6. ATTACHMENT: Steel post to be directly embeded into
concrete footing, Sign post to sleeve onto embeded post and secured with tamper proof stainless steel mechanical fasteners.

7. CONCRETE FOOTING: Sign fabricator is responsible for the engineering of the concrete footing.

GENERAL NOTES
A. MEASUREMENTS & LOCATIONS: Sign Contractor to
field verify all measurements and conditions, and
determine final sign locations with owner and RJM prior to creating shop drawings and/or digging the footing.

B. DESIGN INTENT: Drawings display design intent. Sign
Contractor to verify efficacy of fabrication and installation methods proposed with designer prior to creating shop
drawings.

A
3 P6 5 P6
Scale: N.T.S. 6 POST DETAIL
4 P1
4 P3
4 P5
4 3
P4
3/16"
SET SCREWS:

Use silicone and tamper-proof
stainless steel set screws at bottom to
secure sign post in place; paint
exposed surface of set screws same
as adjacent surfaces.

BASE:

Bore a hole and set the base stub
flush with top of hardscape.

Concrete footing as required.

SIGN POST ASSEMBLY:

Sign post sleeves over
galvanized steel base stub
(shown with dotted line);
length above and below grade
to be determined by sign
contractor for proper fit
and break-away point. Isolate
dissimilar metals.
5 6'-10"
Desert Willow
Freedom Park
Desert Willow
Freedom Park
8"
8"
1/4"
12'-6"
6" 8"
4'-6"
5"
4'-6"
5'-9"
9"
1 FRONT ELEVATION – B02-6(CLONED)
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 2 SIDE ELEVATIONScale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 3 REAR ELEVATIONScale: 1/4" = 1'-0" A SECTION AScale: 3" = 1'-0" Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" 5 CONTEXT ELEVATION 4 PLAN VIEWScale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 1 P1
2 P2
5 P6
7 NOTES – SIGN TYPE B02

1. MESSAGE PANEL: Minimum 1/4" thick flat aluminum
panel with paint finish. Provide UV protective clear coat.

Sign panel to wrap around sign post. Message panel to be plug welded to post. Grind, fill and sand smooth all welds prior to painting.

2. SIGN MESSAGE: Surface printed graphics.

3. SIDE PANEL MESSAGE: Reversed cut out letters. Sign
post color to show thru.

4. REAR PANEL GRAPHICS: Surface printed graphics on
backside of sign panel

5. SIGN POST: 8" Aluminum square post with top capped
and paint finish.

6. ATTACHMENT: Steel post to be directly embeded into
concrete footing, Sign post to sleeve onto embeded post and secured with tamper proof stainless steel mechanical fasteners.

7. CONCRETE FOOTING: Sign fabricator is responsible for the engineering of the concrete footing.

GENERAL NOTES
A. MEASUREMENTS & LOCATIONS: Sign Contractor to
field verify all measurements and conditions, and
determine final sign locations with owner and RJM prior to creating shop drawings and/or digging the footing.

B. DESIGN INTENT: Drawings display design intent. Sign
Contractor to verify efficacy of fabrication and installation methods proposed with designer prior to creating shop
drawings.

A
3 P6 5 P6
Scale: N.T.S. 6 POST DETAIL
4 P1
4 P3
4 P5
4 3
P4
3/16"
SET SCREWS:

Use silicone and tamper-proof
stainless steel set screws at bottom to
secure sign post in place; paint
exposed surface of set screws same
as adjacent surfaces.

BASE:

Bore a hole and set the base stub
flush with top of hardscape.

Concrete footing as required.

SIGN POST ASSEMBLY:

Sign post sleeves over
galvanized steel base stub
(shown with dotted line);
length above and below grade
to be determined by sign
contractor for proper fit
and break-away point. Isolate
dissimilar metals.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 36
4 | Sign Details
Detail Drawings
B03 - Vehicle Direction Small
Parking
6'-10"
5"
Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" 5 CONTEXT ELEVATION
P1
NOTES – SIGN TYPE B03

1. MESSAGE PANEL: Minimum 1/4" thick flat aluminum
panel with paint finish. Provide UV protective clear coat.

Sign panel to wrap around sign post. Message panel to be plug welded to post. Grind, fill and sand smooth all welds prior to painting.

2. SIGN MESSAGE: Surface printed graphics.

3. SIDE PANEL MESSAGE: Reversed cut out letters. Sign
post color to show thru.

4. REAR PANEL GRAPHICS: Surface printed graphics on
backside of sign panel

5. SIGN POST: 6" Aluminum square post with top capped
and paint finish.

6. ATTACHMENT: Steel post to be directly embeded into
concrete footing, Sign post to sleeve onto embeded post and secured with tamper proof stainless steel mechanical fasteners.

7. CONCRETE FOOTING: Sign fabricator is responsible for the engineering of the concrete footing.

GENERAL NOTES
A. MEASUREMENTS & LOCATIONS: Sign Contractor to
field verify all measurements and conditions, and
determine final sign locations with owner and RJM prior to creating shop drawings and/or digging the footing.

B. DESIGN INTENT: Drawings display design intent. Sign
Contractor to verify efficacy of fabrication and installation methods proposed with designer prior to creating shop
drawings.

A
3 P6
5 P6
P2
P6
Scale: N.T.S. 6 POST DETAIL
4 P1
4 P3
4 P5
4 P4
3/16"
SET SCREWS:

Use silicone and tamper-proof
stainless steel set screws at bottom to
secure sign post in place; paint
exposed surface of set screws same
as adjacent surfaces.

BASE:

Bore a hole and set the base stub
flush with top of hardscape.

Concrete footing as required.

SIGN POST ASSEMBLY:

Sign post sleeves over
galvanized steel base stub
(shown with dotted line);
length above and below grade
to be determined by sign
contractor for proper fit
and break-away point. Isolate
dissimilar metals.
5 Parking
Parking
1/4"
3'-0"
6'-10"
6"
6"
3'-0"
5'-0"
5"
7" 7" 10" 11" 5"
1 FRONT ELEVATION
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 2 SIDE ELEVATIONScale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 3 REAR ELEVATIONScale: 1/4" = 1'-0" A SECTION AScale: 3" = 1'-0" Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" 5 CONTEXT ELEVATION 4 PLAN VIEWScale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 1 P1
5 7
1 NOTES – SIGN TYPE B03

1. MESSAGE PANEL: Minimum 1/4" thick flat aluminum
panel with paint finish. Provide UV protective clear coat.

Sign panel to wrap around sign post. Message panel to be plug welded to post. Grind, fill and sand smooth all welds prior to painting.

2. SIGN MESSAGE: Surface printed graphics.

3. SIDE PANEL MESSAGE: Reversed cut out letters. Sign
post color to show thru.

4. REAR PANEL GRAPHICS: Surface printed graphics on
backside of sign panel

5. SIGN POST: 6" Aluminum square post with top capped
and paint finish.

6. ATTACHMENT: Steel post to be directly embeded into
concrete footing, Sign post to sleeve onto embeded post and secured with tamper proof stainless steel mechanical fasteners.

7. CONCRETE FOOTING: Sign fabricator is responsible for the engineering of the concrete footing.

GENERAL NOTES
A. MEASUREMENTS & LOCATIONS: Sign Contractor to
field verify all measurements and conditions, and
determine final sign locations with owner and RJM prior to creating shop drawings and/or digging the footing.

B. DESIGN INTENT: Drawings display design intent. Sign
Contractor to verify efficacy of fabrication and installation methods proposed with designer prior to creating shop
drawings.

A
3 P6
5 P6
P2
P6
2 Scale: N.T.S. 6 POST DETAIL
4 P1
4 P3
4 P5
4 P4
3/16"
SET SCREWS:

Use silicone and tamper-proof
stainless steel set screws at bottom to
secure sign post in place; paint
exposed surface of set screws same
as adjacent surfaces.

BASE:

Bore a hole and set the base stub
flush with top of hardscape.

Concrete footing as required.

SIGN POST ASSEMBLY:

Sign post sleeves over
galvanized steel base stub
(shown with dotted line);
length above and below grade
to be determined by sign
contractor for proper fit
and break-away point. Isolate
dissimilar metals.
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WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 37
4 | Sign Details
Detail Drawings
B04 - Pedestrian Directory Static
Directory
DINING
SHOPS
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
3"
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 5 CONTEXT ELEVATION
P1
NOTES – SIGN TYPE B04

1. MESSAGE PANEL: Minimum 1/4" thick flat aluminum
panel with paint finish. Provide UV protective clear coat.

Sign panel to wrap around sign post. Message panel to be plug welded to post. Grind, fill and sand smooth all welds prior to painting.

2. SIGN MESSAGE: Surface printed graphics. Full color
digital print map directory graphics

3. SIDE PANEL MESSAGE: Reversed cut out letters. Sign
post color to show thru.

4. REAR PANEL GRAPHICS: Surface printed graphics on
backside of sign panel

5. SIGN POST: 4" Aluminum square post with top capped
and paint finish.

6. ATTACHMENT: Steel post to be directly embeded into
concrete footing, Sign post to sleeve onto embeded post and secured with tamper proof stainless steel mechanical fasteners.

7. CONCRETE FOOTING: Sign fabricator is responsible for the engineering of the concrete footing.

GENERAL NOTES
A. MEASUREMENTS & LOCATIONS: Sign Contractor to
field verify all measurements and conditions, and
determine final sign locations with owner and RJM prior to creating shop drawings and/or digging the footing.

B. DESIGN INTENT: Drawings display design intent. Sign
Contractor to verify efficacy of fabrication and installation methods proposed with designer prior to creating shop
drawings.

A
3 P6
5 P6
P2
Scale: N.T.S. 6 POST DETAIL
4 P1
4 P3
4 P5
4 P4
3/16"
SET SCREWS:

Use silicone and tamper-proof
stainless steel set screws at bottom to
secure sign post in place; paint
exposed surface of set screws same
as adjacent surfaces.

BASE:

Bore a hole and set the base stub
flush with top of hardscape.

Concrete footing as required.

SIGN POST ASSEMBLY:

Sign post sleeves over
galvanized steel base stub
(shown with dotted line);
length above and below grade
to be determined by sign
contractor for proper fit
and break-away point. Isolate
dissimilar metals.
5 Directory
DINING
SHOPS
TENANT
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3"
1 FRONT ELEVATION
Scale: 3/8" = 1'-0" 2 SIDE ELEVATIONScale: 3/8" = 1'-0" 3 REAR ELEVATIONScale: 3/8" = 1'-0" A SECTION AScale: 3" = 1'-0" Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 5 CONTEXT ELEVATION 4 PLAN VIEWScale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 1 P1
5 NOTES – SIGN TYPE B04

1. MESSAGE PANEL: Minimum 1/4" thick flat aluminum
panel with paint finish. Provide UV protective clear coat.

Sign panel to wrap around sign post. Message panel to be plug welded to post. Grind, fill and sand smooth all welds prior to painting.

2. SIGN MESSAGE: Surface printed graphics. Full color
digital print map directory graphics

3. SIDE PANEL MESSAGE: Reversed cut out letters. Sign
post color to show thru.

4. REAR PANEL GRAPHICS: Surface printed graphics on
backside of sign panel

5. SIGN POST: 4" Aluminum square post with top capped
and paint finish.

6. ATTACHMENT: Steel post to be directly embeded into
concrete footing, Sign post to sleeve onto embeded post and secured with tamper proof stainless steel mechanical fasteners.

7. CONCRETE FOOTING: Sign fabricator is responsible for the engineering of the concrete footing.

GENERAL NOTES
A. MEASUREMENTS & LOCATIONS: Sign Contractor to
field verify all measurements and conditions, and
determine final sign locations with owner and RJM prior to creating shop drawings and/or digging the footing.

B. DESIGN INTENT: Drawings display design intent. Sign
Contractor to verify efficacy of fabrication and installation methods proposed with designer prior to creating shop
drawings.

A
3 P6
5 P6
2 P2
3 5
Scale: N.T.S. 6 POST DETAIL
53 4 P1
4 P3
4 P5
4 P4
P6
3/16"
SET SCREWS:

Use silicone and tamper-proof
stainless steel set screws at bottom to
secure sign post in place; paint
exposed surface of set screws same
as adjacent surfaces.

BASE:

Bore a hole and set the base stub
flush with top of hardscape.

Concrete footing as required.

SIGN POST ASSEMBLY:

Sign post sleeves over
galvanized steel base stub
(shown with dotted line);
length above and below grade
to be determined by sign
contractor for proper fit
and break-away point. Isolate
dissimilar metals.
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ONT ELEVATION
le: 3/8" = 1'-0" 2 SIDE ELEVATIONScale: 3/8" = 1'-0" 3 REAR ELEVATIONScale: 3/8" = 1'-0" A SECTION AScale: 3" = 1'-0" Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 5 CONTEXT ELEVATION

AN VIEW
le: 1/4" = 1'-0"
1 P1
5 NOTES – SIGN TYPE B04

1. MESSAGE PANEL: Minimum 1/4" thick flat aluminum
panel with paint finish. Provide UV protective clear coat.

Sign panel to wrap around sign post. Message panel to be plug welded to post. Grind, fill and sand smooth all welds prior to painting.

2. SIGN MESSAGE: Surface printed graphics. Full color
digital print map directory graphics

3. SIDE PANEL MESSAGE: Reversed cut out letters. Sign
post color to show thru.

4. REAR PANEL GRAPHICS: Surface printed graphics on
backside of sign panel

5. SIGN POST: 4" Aluminum square post with top capped
and paint finish.

6. ATTACHMENT: Steel post to be directly embeded into
concrete footing, Sign post to sleeve onto embeded post and secured with tamper proof stainless steel mechanical fasteners.

7. CONCRETE FOOTING: Sign fabricator is responsible for the engineering of the concrete footing.

GENERAL NOTES
A. MEASUREMENTS & LOCATIONS: Sign Contractor to
field verify all measurements and conditions, and
determine final sign locations with owner and RJM prior to creating shop drawings and/or digging the footing.

B. DESIGN INTENT: Drawings display design intent. Sign
Contractor to verify efficacy of fabrication and installation methods proposed with designer prior to creating shop
drawings.

A
3 P6
5 P6
2 P2
3 5
Scale: N.T.S. 6 POST DETAIL
53 4 P1
4 P3
4 P5
4 P4
P6
3/16"
SET SCREWS:

Use silicone and tamper-proof
stainless steel set screws at bottom to
secure sign post in place; paint
exposed surface of set screws same
as adjacent surfaces.

BASE:

Bore a hole and set the base stub
flush with top of hardscape.

Concrete footing as required.

SIGN POST ASSEMBLY:

Sign post sleeves over
galvanized steel base stub
(shown with dotted line);
length above and below grade
to be determined by sign
contractor for proper fit
and break-away point. Isolate
dissimilar metals.
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Type Description Details Qty
A01 Gateway Monument 1
A02 Gateway Monument Secondary 1
A03 Gateway Monument Tertiary 1
B01 Vehicle Direction Large 40
B02 Vehicle Direction Medium 16
B03 Vehicle Direction Small 3
B04 Pedestrian Direction 4
Subtotal: 66
Sign Count
City of Palm Desert
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
Issued Date: 2025-10-17
The sign location plan presented on the following pages outlines the approved and proposed sign placements,
developed through a combination of stakeholder feedback and the comprehensive analysis conducted at the start of this document. These locations reflect key decision points, circulation patterns, and visibility requirements identified during the planning process.

The accompanying chart summarizes the recommended sign
types—previously detailed in the summary of sign types
and approved designs—and provides a breakdown of the
quantities needed to implement a complete and cohesive
wayfinding system throughout the area.

B01-1 (cloned)
B01-2 (cloned)
B01-3 (cloned) B01-4 (cloned)
B01-5 (cloned)
B02-6 (cloned)
B02-7 (cloned)
B02-9 (cloned)
B02-10 (cloned)
B02-11 (cloned)
B01-13 (cloned)
B01-14
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
B01-17 (cloned)
A03-19 (cloned)
B01-20 (cloned)
B01-21 (cloned)
B01-23 (cloned)
B01-24 (cloned)
B02-25 (cloned) B01-29 (cloned)
B01-31 (cloned)
B01-34 (cloned) B01-38 (cloned)
B01-39 (cloned)
B01-40 (cloned)
B02-41 (cloned)
B01-42 (cloned)
B01-44 (cloned)
B01-45 (cloned)
B01-46 (cloned)
B01-47 (cloned)
B01-48 (cloned)
B01-52 (cloned)
B01-53 (cloned)
B02-54 (cloned)
B01-55 (cloned)
B02-56 (cloned)
B02-57 (cloned)
B01-59 (cloned)
A01-61 (cloned)
B01-63
B01-64 (cloned)
B03-68 (cloned)
B01-80 (cloned)
B02-81 (cloned)
B01-82 (cloned)
B01-83 (cloned)
B01-1
B02-4
B02-5
B01-8
B02-9
B02-10
B01-11
A02-15
B01-16
B03-18 B04-25
B04-27
B04-30
B04-32
B01-33
B03-69
B02-60
1 2
4 3
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B01-1 (cloned)
B01-2 (cloned)
B01-3 (cloned) B01-4 (cloned)
B01-5 (cloned)
B02-6 (cloned)
B02-7 (cloned)
B02-9 (cloned)
B02-10 (cloned)
B02-11 (cloned)
B01-13 (cloned)
B01-14
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
A01-61 (cloned)
B01-63
A02-15
B01-33
Type Description Details Qty
A01 Gateway Monument 1
A02 Gateway Monument Secondary 1
A03 Gateway Monument Tertiary 1
B01 Vehicle Direction Large 40
B02 Vehicle Direction Medium 16
B03 Vehicle Direction Small 3
B04 Pedestrian Direction 4
Subtotal: 66
Sign Count
City of Palm Desert
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
Issued Date: 2025-10-17
B01-1 (cloned)
B01-2 (cloned)
B01-3 (cloned) B01-4 (cloned)
B01-5 (cloned)
B02-6 (cloned)
B02-7 (cloned)
B02-9 (cloned)
B02-10 (cloned)
B02-11 (cloned)
B01-13 (cloned)
B01-14
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
B01-17 (cloned)
A03-19 (cloned)
B01-20 (cloned)
B01-21 (cloned)
B01-23 (cloned)
B01-24 (cloned)
B02-25 (cloned) B01-29 (cloned)
B01-31 (cloned)
B01-34 (cloned) B01-38 (cloned)
B01-40 (cloned)
B02-41 (cloned)
B01-42 (cloned)
B01-44 (cloned)
B01-45 (cloned)
B01-46 (cloned)
B01-47 (cloned)
B01-48 (cloned)
B01-52 (cloned)
B01-53 (cloned)
B02-54 (cloned)
B01-55 (cloned)
B02-56 (cloned)
B02-57 (cloned)
B01-59 (cloned)
A01-61 (cloned)
B01-63
B01-64 (cloned)
B03-68 (cloned)
B01-80 (cloned)
B02-81 (cloned)
B01-82 (cloned)
B01-83 (cloned)
B01-1
B02-4
B02-5
B01-8
B02-9
B02-10
B01-11
A02-15
B01-16
B03-18 B04-25 B04-27
B04-30
B04-32
B01-33
B03-69
B02-60
2 4 3
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B01-4 (cloned)
B01-5 (cloned)
B02-6 (cloned)
B02-7 (cloned)
B02-9 (cloned)
B02-10 (cloned)
B02-11 (cloned)
B01-13 (cloned)
B01-14
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
B01-63
A02-15
Type Description Details Qty
A01 Gateway Monument 1
A02 Gateway Monument Secondary 1
A03 Gateway Monument Tertiary 1
B01 Vehicle Direction Large 40
B02 Vehicle Direction Medium 16
B03 Vehicle Direction Small 3
B04 Pedestrian Direction 4
Subtotal: 66
Sign Count
City of Palm Desert
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
Issued Date: 2025-10-17
B01-1 (cloned)
B01-2 (cloned)
B01-3 (cloned) B01-4 (cloned)
B01-5 (cloned)
B02-6 (cloned)
B02-7 (cloned)
B02-9 (cloned)
B02-10 (cloned)
B02-11 (cloned)
B01-13 (cloned)
B01-14
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
B01-17 (cloned)
A03-19 (cloned)
B01-20 (cloned)
B01-21 (cloned)
B01-23 (cloned)
B01-24 (cloned)
B02-25 (cloned) B01-29 (cloned)
B01-31 (cloned)
B01-34 (cloned) B01-38 (cloned)
B01-40 (cloned)
B02-41 (cloned)
B01-42 (cloned)
B01-44 (cloned)
B01-45 (cloned)
B01-46 (cloned)
B01-47 (cloned)
B01-48 (cloned)
B01-52 (cloned)
B01-53 (cloned)
B02-54 (cloned)
B01-55 (cloned)
B02-56 (cloned)
B02-57 (cloned)
B01-59 (cloned)
A01-61 (cloned)
B01-63
B01-64 (cloned)
B03-68 (cloned)
B01-80 (cloned)
B02-81 (cloned)
B01-82 (cloned)
B01-83 (cloned)
B01-1
B02-4
B02-5
B01-8
B02-9
B02-10
B01-11
A02-15
B01-16
B03-18 B04-25 B04-27
B04-30
B04-32
B01-33
B03-69
B02-60
4 3
1 2
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Type Description Details Qty
A01 Gateway Monument 1
A02 Gateway Monument Secondary 1
A03 Gateway Monument Tertiary 1
B01 Vehicle Direction Large 40
B02 Vehicle Direction Medium 16
B03 Vehicle Direction Small 3
B04 Pedestrian Direction 4
Subtotal: 66
Sign Count
City of Palm Desert
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
Issued Date: 2025-10-17
B01-1 (cloned)
B01-2 (cloned)
B01-3 (cloned) B01-4 (cloned)
B01-5 (cloned)
B02-6 (cloned)
B02-7 (cloned)
B02-9 (cloned)
B02-10 (cloned)
B02-11 (cloned)
B01-13 (cloned)
B01-14
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
B01-17 (cloned)
A03-19 (cloned)
B01-20 (cloned)
B01-21 (cloned)
B01-23 (cloned)
B01-24 (cloned)
B02-25 (cloned) B01-29 (cloned)
B01-31 (cloned)
B01-34 (cloned) B01-38 (cloned)
B01-40 (cloned)
B02-41 (cloned)
B01-42 (cloned)
B01-44 (cloned)
B01-45 (cloned)
B01-46 (cloned)
B01-47 (cloned)
B01-48 (cloned)
B01-52 (cloned)
B01-53 (cloned)
B02-54 (cloned)
B01-55 (cloned)
B02-56 (cloned)
B02-57 (cloned)
B01-59 (cloned)
A01-61 (cloned)
B01-63
B01-64 (cloned)
B03-68 (cloned)
B01-80 (cloned)
B02-81 (cloned)
B01-82 (cloned)
B01-83 (cloned)
B01-1
B02-4
B02-5
B01-8
B02-9
B02-10
B01-11
A02-15
B01-16
B03-18 B04-25 B04-27
B04-30
B04-32
B01-33
B03-69
B02-60
4 1 2
3 B01-4 (cloned)
B01-5 (cloned)
B02-6 (cloned)
B02-7 (cloned)
B01-14
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
B01-17 (cloned)
A03-19 (cloned)
B01-20 (cloned)
B01-63
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5 | Sign Location Plan
Type Description Details Qty
A01 Gateway Monument 1
A02 Gateway Monument Secondary 1
A03 Gateway Monument Tertiary 1
B01 Vehicle Direction Large 40
B02 Vehicle Direction Medium 16
B03 Vehicle Direction Small 3
B04 Pedestrian Direction 4
Subtotal: 66
Sign Count
City of Palm Desert
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
Issued Date: 2025-10-17
B01-1 (cloned)
B01-2 (cloned)
B01-3 (cloned) B01-4 (cloned)
B01-5 (cloned)
B02-6 (cloned)
B02-7 (cloned)
B02-9 (cloned)
B02-10 (cloned)
B02-11 (cloned)
B01-13 (cloned)
B01-14
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
B01-17 (cloned)
A03-19 (cloned)
B01-20 (cloned)
B01-21 (cloned)
B01-23 (cloned)
B01-24 (cloned)
B02-25 (cloned) B01-29 (cloned)
B01-31 (cloned)
B01-34 (cloned) B01-38 (cloned)
B01-40 (cloned)
B02-41 (cloned)
B01-42 (cloned)
B01-44 (cloned)
B01-45 (cloned)
B01-46 (cloned)
B01-47 (cloned)
B01-48 (cloned)
B01-52 (cloned)
B01-53 (cloned)
B02-54 (cloned)
B01-55 (cloned)
B02-56 (cloned)
B02-57 (cloned)
B01-59 (cloned)
A01-61 (cloned)
B01-63
B01-64 (cloned)
B03-68 (cloned)
B01-80 (cloned)
B02-81 (cloned)
B01-82 (cloned)
B01-83 (cloned)
B01-1
B02-4
B02-5
B01-8
B02-9
B02-10
B01-11
A02-15
B01-16
B03-18 B04-25 B04-27
B04-30
B04-32
B01-33
B03-69
B02-60
1 2
4 3
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
B01-17 (cloned)
B01-20 (cloned)
B01-21 (cloned)
B01-23 (cloned)
B01-24 (cloned)
B02-25 (cloned) B01-29 (cloned)
B01-31 (cloned)
B01-34 (cloned) B01-38 (cloned)
B01-39 (cloned)
B01-40 (cloned)
B02-41 (cloned)
B01-42 (cloned)
B01-44 (cloned)
B01-45 (cloned)
B01-46 (cloned)
B01-47 (cloned)
B01-48 (cloned)
B01-52 (cloned)
B01-53 (cloned)
B02-54 (cloned)
B01-55 (cloned)
B02-56 (cloned)
B02-57 (cloned)
B01-59 (cloned)
B01-64 (cloned)
B03-68 (cloned)
B01-80 (cloned)
B02-81 (cloned)
B01-82 (cloned)
B01-83 (cloned)
B01-1
B02-4
B02-5
B01-8
B02-9
B02-10
B01-11
B01-16
B03-18 B04-25
B04-27
B04-30
B04-32
B03-69
B02-60
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Type Description Details Qty
A01 Gateway Monument 1
A02 Gateway Monument Secondary 1
A03 Gateway Monument Tertiary 1
B01 Vehicle Direction Large 40
B02 Vehicle Direction Medium 16
B03 Vehicle Direction Small 3
B04 Pedestrian Direction 4
Subtotal: 66
Sign Count
City of Palm Desert
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
Issued Date: 2025-10-17
B01-1 (cloned)
B01-2 (cloned)
B01-3 (cloned) B01-4 (cloned)
B01-5 (cloned)
B02-6 (cloned)
B02-7 (cloned)
B02-9 (cloned)
B02-10 (cloned)
B02-11 (cloned)
B01-13 (cloned)
B01-14
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
B01-17 (cloned)
A03-19 (cloned)
B01-20 (cloned)
B01-21 (cloned)
B01-23 (cloned)
B01-24 (cloned)
B02-25 (cloned) B01-29 (cloned)
B01-31 (cloned)
B01-34 (cloned) B01-38 (cloned)
B01-40 (cloned)
B02-41 (cloned)
B01-42 (cloned)
B01-44 (cloned)
B01-45 (cloned)
B01-46 (cloned)
B01-47 (cloned)
B01-48 (cloned)
B01-52 (cloned)
B01-53 (cloned)
B02-54 (cloned)
B01-55 (cloned)
B02-56 (cloned)
B02-57 (cloned)
B01-59 (cloned)
A01-61 (cloned)
B01-63
B01-64 (cloned)
B03-68 (cloned)
B01-80 (cloned)
B02-81 (cloned)
B01-82 (cloned)
B01-83 (cloned)
B01-1
B02-4
B02-5
B01-8
B02-9
B02-10
B01-11
A02-15
B01-16
B03-18 B04-25 B04-27
B04-30
B04-32
B01-33
B03-69
B02-60
1 2
4 3
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Message Schedule
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# Quadrant Sign Type Street Recommended Language
1 1 B02-01 (cloned) Monterey SB El Paseo (S), McCallum Theatre (S), The Living Desert Zoo (S) 2 1 B02-02 (cloned) Country Club EB Desert Willow (E), Civic Center (S) 3 1 B02-33 Country Club WB College of the Desert (S), McCallum Theatre (S), El Paseo (S) 4 2 B02-04 (cloned) Country Club EB CSUSB (N), UCR (N), Freedom Park (E) 5 2 B02-05 (cloned) Country Club WB CSUSB (N), UCR (N), Desert Willow (E) 6 2 B01-13 (cloned) Frank Sinatra EB UCR (E), CSUSB (N), Desert Willow (S) 7 2 B01-14 (cloned) Cook NB Desert Willow (W), CSUSB (N), UCR (N), Freedom Park (E) 8 2 B01-15 (cloned) Cook SB Hovley Soccer Park (W), Civic Center (S), College of the Desert (S), McCallum Theatre (S) 9 2 B01-63 (cloned) Country Club WB Freedom Park (W), Desert Willow (W), CSUSB (W), UCR (W) 10 2 B02-06 (cloned) Cook SB Desert Willow (W), Freedom Park (E) 11 2 B02-07 (cloned) Cook NB UCR (E), CSUSB (N)
12 2 B02-09 (cloned) Gerald Ford EB CSUSB (S), UCR (S)
13 2 B02-10 (cloned) Cook SB CSUSB (E), UCR (S)
14 2 B02-11 (cloned) Cook SB UCR (E), Desert Willow (S) 15 3 B01-16 (cloned) Cook NB Hovley Soccer Park (E), Desert Willow (N), CSUSB (N), UCR (N) 16 3 B01-17 (cloned) Cook SB Civic Center (W), College of the Desert (W), McCallum Theatre (W), El Paseo, (W), The Living Desert Zoo (W) 17 3 B01-20 (cloned) Fred Waring WB Civic Center (W), College of the Desert (W), McCallum Theatre (W), El Paseo, (W), The Living Desert Zoo (W) 18 4 B02-08 (New) Portola NB Civic Center (N), College of the Desert (N), McCallum Theatre (N) 19 4 B01-11 (New) Portola NB The Joslyn Center (W), Civic Center (N), College of the Desert (N), McCallum Theatre (N) 20 4 B02-16 (New) San Pablo NB Civic Center (N), College of the Desert (N), McCallum Theatre (N) 21 4 B01-21 (cloned) Fred Waring WB Civic Center (W), College of the Desert (W), McCallum Theatre (W), El Paseo (S), The Living Desert Zoo (S) 22 4 B01-23 (cloned) Portola SB Civic Center (W), McCallum Theatre (W), College of the Desert (W), El Paseo (S), The Living Desert Zoo (S) 23 4 B01-24 (cloned) Fred Waring WB Civic Center (N), The Joslyn Center (S), College of the Desert (W), McCallum Theatre (W) 24 4 B01-29 (New) Fred Waring EB College of the Desert (N), Civic Center (N), The Joslyn Center (S), El Paseo (S), The Living Desert Zoo (S) 25 4 B02-31 (cloned) Fred Waring WB College of the Desert (N), McCallum Theatre (N), El Paseo (S) 26 4 B01-34 (cloned) Monterey SB McCallum Theatre (E), Civic Center (E), El Paseo (S), The Living Desert Zoo (S) 27 4 B01-38 (cloned) Highway 111 SB McCallum Theatre (E), College of the Desert (E), Civic Center (E), El Paseo (S), The Living Desert Zoo (S) 28 4 B02-39 (cloned) Highway 111 SB Entrada Del Paseo (S), Artists Center (S), Eric Johnson Gardens (S) 29 4 B01-40 (cloned) Highway 111 SB El Paseo (S), Cahuilla Hills Park (S), Historical Society (S), The Living Desert Zoo (E) 30 4 B02-42 (cloned) Highway 111 WB Cahuilla Hills Park (S), Historical Society (S) 31 4 B01-44 (cloned) Highway 111 WB El Paseo (S), McCallum Theatre (N), College of the Desert (N), Civic Center (N) 32 4 B01-45 (cloned) Highway 111 EB El Paseo (S), Civic Center (N), College of the Desert (N), McCallum Theatre (N), The Living Desert Zoo (E) 33 4 B01-46 (cloned) Highway 111 WB El Paseo (S), Civic Center (N), College of the Desert (N), McCallum Theatre (N) 34 4 B01-47 (cloned) Highway 111 EB El Paseo (S), The Living Desert Zoo (S), Civic Center (N), College of the Desert (N) 35 4 B01-48 (cloned) Highway 111 WB El Paseo (S), Civic Center (N), College of the Desert (N), McCallum Theatre (N), The Living Desert Zoo (S) 36 4 B02-52 (cloned) Monterey SB El Paseo (E), Historical Society (W), Cahuilla Hills Park (W) 37 4 B01-53 (cloned) Monterey NB El Paseo (E), The Living Desert Zoo (E), College of the Desert (N), McCallum Theatre (N), Historical Society (W) 38 4 B02-64 (cloned) Portola NB Civic Center (W), College of the Desert (W), McCallum Theatre (W) 39 4 B02-80 (cloned) Monterey NB College of the Desert (N), McCallum Theatre (E), Civic Center (E) 40 4 B01-82 (cloned) San Pablo NB The Joslyn Center (E), Civic Center (N), College of the Desert (N), McCallum Theatre (N) 41 4 B02-83 (cloned) San Pablo NB Civic Center (N), College of the Desert (W), McCallum Theatre (W) 42 4 B02-04 (New) Town Center Way SB Cahuilla Hills Park (W), Historical Society (S) 43 4 B02-05 (New) Town Center Way NB Cahuilla Hills Park (W), Entrada Del Paseo (W), Artists Center (W), Eric Johnson Gardens (W) 44 4 B02-09 (New) Portola SB The Joslyn Center (W), El Paseo (S), The Living Desert Zoo (S) 45 4 B02-10 (New) Portola SB El Paseo (S), The Living Desert Zoo (S) 46 4 B02-25 (cloned) Fred Waring EB El Paseo (S), The Living Desert Zoo (S), Desert Willow (N) 47 4 B02-41 (cloned) Highway 111 EB El Paseo (S), The Living Desert Zoo (E) 48 4 B02-56 (cloned) Highway 74 SB Homme Adams Park (W) 49 4 B02-59 (New) Highway 74 NB Homme Adams Park (W), El Paseo (N) 50 4 B02-60 (New) San Pablo SB The Joslyn Center (E), El Paseo (S) 51 4 n n Monterey SB El Paseo (S), The Living Desert Zoo (E) 52 4 B03-18 (New) El Paseo WB Parking (N)
53 4 B03-68 (New) El Paseo WB Parking (N)
54 4 B03-69 (New) El Paseo EB Parking (S)
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WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 47
Message Schedule
6 | Message Schedule
37 4 B0153 (cloned) Monterey NB El Paseo (E), The Living Desert Zoo (E), College of the Desert (N), McCallum Theatre (N), Historical Society (W) 38 4 B02-64 (cloned) Portola NB Civic Center (W), College of the Desert (W), McCallum Theatre (W) 39 4 B02-80 (cloned) Monterey NB College of the Desert (N), McCallum Theatre (E), Civic Center (E) 40 4 B01-82 (cloned) San Pablo NB The Joslyn Center (E), Civic Center (N), College of the Desert (N), McCallum Theatre (N) 41 4 B02-83 (cloned) San Pablo NB Civic Center (N), College of the Desert (W), McCallum Theatre (W) 42 4 B02-04 (New) Town Center Way SB Cahuilla Hills Park (W), Historical Society (S) 43 4 B02-05 (New) Town Center Way NB Cahuilla Hills Park (W), Entrada Del Paseo (W), Artists Center (W), Eric Johnson Gardens (W) 44 4 B02-09 (New) Portola SB The Joslyn Center (W), El Paseo (S), The Living Desert Zoo (S) 45 4 B02-10 (New) Portola SB El Paseo (S), The Living Desert Zoo (S) 46 4 B02-25 (cloned) Fred Waring EB El Paseo (S), The Living Desert Zoo (S), Desert Willow (N) 47 4 B02-41 (cloned) Highway 111 EB El Paseo (S), The Living Desert Zoo (E) 48 4 B02-56 (cloned) Highway 74 SB Homme Adams Park (W) 49 4 B02-59 (New) Highway 74 NB Homme Adams Park (W), El Paseo (N) 50 4 B02-60 (New) San Pablo SB The Joslyn Center (E), El Paseo (S) 51 4 B02-81 (cloned) Monterey SB El Paseo (S), The Living Desert Zoo (E) 52 4 B03-18 (New) El Paseo WB Parking (N)
53 4 B03-68 (New) El Paseo WB Parking (N)
54 4 B03-69 (New) El Paseo EB Parking (S)
55 4 B04-25 (New) El Paseo WB Pedestrian Level Wayfinding 56 4 B04-27 (New) El Paseo EB Pedestrian Level Wayfinding 57 4 B04-30 (New) EL Paseo WB Pedestrian Level Wayfinding 58 4 B04-32 (New) El Paseo WB Pedestrian Level Wayfinding 281
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WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 49
Message Diagrams
7 | Message Diagrams
A01-61 (cloned)
B02-1 (cloned)
B01-13 (cloned)
B01-2 (cloned)
B02-33
El Paseo
McCallum Theatre
College of the Desert
Civic Center
Desert Willow
Desert Willow
CSUSB
UCR
El Paseo
McCallum Theatre
The Living
Desert Zoo
College of
the Desert
McCallum Theatre
El Paseo
B01-1 (cloned)
B01-2 (cloned)
B01-3 (cloned) B01-4 (cloned)
B01-5 (cloned)
B02-6 (cloned)
B02-7 (cloned)
B02-9 (cloned)
B02-10 (cloned)
B02-11 (cloned)
B01-13 (cloned)
B01-14
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
B01-17 (cloned)
A03-19 (cloned)
B01-20 (cloned)
B01-21 (cloned)
B01-23 (cloned)
B01-24 (cloned)
B02-25 (cloned) B01-29 (cloned)
B01-31 (cloned)
B01-34 (cloned) B01-38 (cloned)
B01-40 (cloned)
B02-41 (cloned)
B01-42 (cloned)
B01-44 (cloned)
B01-45 (cloned)
B01-46 (cloned)
B01-47 (cloned)
B01-48 (cloned)
B01-52 (cloned)
B01-53 (cloned)
B02-54 (cloned)
B01-55 (cloned)
B02-56 (cloned)
B02-57 (cloned)
B01-59 (cloned)
A01-61 (cloned)
B01-63
B01-64 (cloned)
B03-68 (cloned)
B01-80 (cloned)
B02-81 (cloned)
B01-82 (cloned)
B01-83 (cloned)
B01-1
B02-4
B02-5
B01-8
B02-9
B02-10
B01-11
A02-15
B01-16
B03-18 B04-25 B04-27
B04-30
B04-32
B01-33
B03-69
B02-60
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PROJECT:

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WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 50
B01-1 (cloned)
B01-2 (cloned)
B01-3 (cloned) B01-4 (cloned)
B01-5 (cloned)
B02-6 (cloned)
B02-7 (cloned)
B02-9 (cloned)
B02-10 (cloned)
B02-11 (cloned)
B01-13 (cloned)
B01-14
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
B01-17 (cloned)
A03-19 (cloned)
B01-20 (cloned)
B01-21 (cloned)
B01-23 (cloned)
B01-24 (cloned)
B02-25 (cloned) B01-29 (cloned)
B01-31 (cloned)
B01-34 (cloned) B01-38 (cloned)
B01-40 (cloned)
B02-41 (cloned)
B01-42 (cloned)
B01-44 (cloned)
B01-45 (cloned)
B01-46 (cloned)
B01-47 (cloned)
B01-48 (cloned)
B01-52 (cloned)
B01-53 (cloned)
B02-54 (cloned)
B01-55 (cloned)
B02-56 (cloned)
B02-57 (cloned)
B01-59 (cloned)
A01-61 (cloned)
B01-63
B01-64 (cloned)
B03-68 (cloned)
B01-80 (cloned)
B02-81 (cloned)
B01-82 (cloned)
B01-83 (cloned)
B01-1
B02-4
B02-5
B01-8
B02-9
B02-10
B01-11
A02-15
B01-16
B03-18 B04-25 B04-27
B04-30
B04-32
B01-33
B03-69
B02-60
Message Diagrams
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B02-9 (cloned)
B02-10 (cloned)
B02-11 (cloned)
B02-7 (cloned)
B02-6 (cloned)
B02-5 (cloned)
B01-63
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-14
B02-4 (cloned)
A02-15
Freedom ParkDesert WillowCSUSBUCR
Desert Willow
CSUSB
UCR
Freedom Park
Hovley Soccer Park
Civic Center
College of the Desert
McCallum Theatre
CSUSB
UCR
CSUSB
UCR
UCR
Desert Willow
UCR
CSUSB
Desert Willow
Freedom Park
Freedom Park
UCR
CSUSB
CSUSB
UCR
Desert Willow
2 4 3
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PROJECT:

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WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 51
Message Diagrams
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A03-19 (cloned)
B01-17 (cloned)
B01-20 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
Hovley Soccer Park
Desert Willow
CSUSB
UCR
Civic Center
McCallum Theatre
College of the Desert
El Paseo
The Living Desert Zoo Civic Center McCallum Theatre College of the Desert El Paseo
The Living Desert Zoo
B01-1 (cloned)
B01-2 (cloned)
B01-3 (cloned) B01-4 (cloned)
B01-5 (cloned)
B02-6 (cloned)
B02-7 (cloned)
B02-9 (cloned)
B02-10 (cloned)
B02-11 (cloned)
B01-13 (cloned)
B01-14
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
B01-17 (cloned)
A03-19 (cloned)
B01-20 (cloned)
B01-21 (cloned)
B01-23 (cloned)
B01-24 (cloned)
B02-25 (cloned) B01-29 (cloned)
B01-31 (cloned)
B01-34 (cloned) B01-38 (cloned)
B01-40 (cloned)
B02-41 (cloned)
B01-42 (cloned)
B01-44 (cloned)
B01-45 (cloned)
B01-46 (cloned)
B01-47 (cloned)
B01-48 (cloned)
B01-52 (cloned)
B01-53 (cloned)
B02-54 (cloned)
B01-55 (cloned)
B02-56 (cloned)
B02-57 (cloned)
B01-59 (cloned)
A01-61 (cloned)
B01-63
B01-64 (cloned)
B03-68 (cloned)
B01-80 (cloned)
B02-81 (cloned)
B01-82 (cloned)
B01-83 (cloned)
B01-1
B02-4
B02-5
B01-8
B02-9
B02-10
B01-11
A02-15
B01-16
B03-18 B04-25 B04-27
B04-30
B04-32
B01-33
B03-69
B02-60
3 2
4 1
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PROJECT:

CITY OF PALM DESERT
WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 52
Message Diagrams
7 | Message Diagrams
B01-34 (cloned)
B02-31 (cloned)
B02-80 (cloned)
B02-83 (cloned)
B01-29 (cloned)
B02-25 (cloned)
B02-56 (cloned)
B01-24 (cloned)
B01-38 (cloned)
B01-40 (cloned)
B02-39 (cloned)
B02-42 (cloned)
B01-21 (cloned) B01-23 (cloned)
B02-64 (cloned)
B02-4
B02-9
B02-5
B02-60
B01-59 (cloned)
B01-82 (cloned)
B01-11
McCallum Theatre
Civic Center
El Paseo
The Living Desert Zoo
The Living Desert Zoo
El Paseo
The Joslyn Center
Civic Center
College of the Desert
College of the Desert
McCallum Theatre
Civic Center
El Paseo
The Living Desert Zoo
El Paseo
Cahuilla Hills Park
Historical Society
The Living Desert Zoo
Civic Center
McCallum Theatre
College of the Desert
El Paseo
The Living Desert Zoo
Civic Center
McCallum Theatre
College of the Desert
El Paseo
The Living Desert Zoo
Civic Center
The Joslyn Center
McCallum Theatre
College of the Desert
Homme Adams Park
El Paseo
The Living Desert Zoo
The Joslyn Center
Civic Center
College of the Desert
McCallum Theatre The Joslyn Center
Civic Center
College of the Desert
McCallum Theatre
Cahuilla Hills
Park
Historical Society
College of
the Desert
McCallum Theatre
Civic Center
McCallum Theatre
College of
the Desert
El Paseo
The Joslyn Center
El Paseo
The Living
Desert Zoo
Civic Center
McCallum Theater
College of
the Desert
The Joslyn Center
El Paseo
Desert Willow
Desert Zoo
The Living
El Paseo
Homme Adams
Park
Cahuilla Hills Park
Historical Society
Entrada Del Paseo
Artist Center
Eric Johnson
Gardens
Cahuilla Hills Park
Entrada Del Paseo
Artists Center
Eric Johnson
Gardens
Civic Center
College of
the Desert
McCallum Theatre
B01-1 (cloned)
B01-2 (cloned)
B01-3 (cloned) B01-4 (cloned)
B01-5 (cloned)
B02-6 (cloned)
B02-7 (cloned)
B02-9 (cloned)
B02-10 (cloned)
B02-11 (cloned)
B01-13 (cloned)
B01-14
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
B01-17 (cloned)
A03-19 (cloned)
B01-20 (cloned)
B01-21 (cloned)
B01-23 (cloned)
B01-24 (cloned)
B02-25 (cloned) B01-29 (cloned)
B01-31 (cloned)
B01-34 (cloned) B01-38 (cloned)
B01-40 (cloned)
B02-41 (cloned)
B01-42 (cloned)
B01-44 (cloned)
B01-45 (cloned)
B01-46 (cloned)
B01-47 (cloned)
B01-48 (cloned)
B01-52 (cloned)
B01-53 (cloned)
B02-54 (cloned)
B01-55 (cloned)
B02-56 (cloned)
B02-57 (cloned)
B01-59 (cloned)
A01-61 (cloned)
B01-63
B01-64 (cloned)
B03-68 (cloned)
B01-80 (cloned)
B02-81 (cloned)
B01-82 (cloned)
B01-83 (cloned)
B01-1
B02-4
B02-5
B01-8
B02-9
B02-10
B01-11
A02-15
B01-16
B03-18 B04-25 B04-27
B04-30
B04-32
B01-33
B03-69
B02-60
4 2
3 1
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JANUARY 05, 2025
PROJECT:

CITY OF PALM DESERT
WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 53
Message Diagrams
7 | Message Diagrams
B01-44 (cloned)
B01-45 (cloned) B01-46 (cloned)
B02-81 (cloned)
B02-41 (cloned)
B02-52 (cloned)
B01-53 (cloned)
B02-16
B03-18
B03-69
B04-30
B04-27 B04-32
B03-68
El Paseo
College of the Desert
McCallum Theatre
Civic Center
The Living Desert Zoo
McCallum Theatre
College of the Desert
Civic Center
El Paseo
El Paseo
Civic Center
College of the Desert
McCallum Theatre
El Paseo
Historical Society
College of the Desert
McCallum Theatre
Desert Zoo
The LivingEl Paseo
El Paseo
The Livingo Desert Zo
Civic Center
College of
the Desert
McCallum Theatre
El Paseo
Historical Society
Cahuilla Hills
Park
Parking
Parking
Parking
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TENANTTENANTTENANTTENANT
B01-1 (cloned)
B01-2 (cloned)
B01-3 (cloned) B01-4 (cloned)
B01-5 (cloned)
B02-6 (cloned)
B02-7 (cloned)
B02-9 (cloned)
B02-10 (cloned)
B02-11 (cloned)
B01-13 (cloned)
B01-14
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
B01-17 (cloned)
A03-19 (cloned)
B01-20 (cloned)
B01-21 (cloned)
B01-23 (cloned)
B01-24 (cloned)
B02-25 (cloned) B01-29 (cloned)
B01-31 (cloned)
B01-34 (cloned) B01-38 (cloned)
B01-40 (cloned)
B02-41 (cloned)
B01-42 (cloned)
B01-44 (cloned)
B01-45 (cloned)
B01-46 (cloned)
B01-47 (cloned)
B01-48 (cloned)
B01-52 (cloned)
B01-53 (cloned)
B02-54 (cloned)
B01-55 (cloned)
B02-56 (cloned)
B02-57 (cloned)
B01-59 (cloned)
A01-61 (cloned)
B01-63
B01-64 (cloned)
B03-68 (cloned)
B01-80 (cloned)
B02-81 (cloned)
B01-82 (cloned)
B01-83 (cloned)
B01-1
B02-4
B02-5
B01-8
B02-9
B02-10
B01-11
A02-15
B01-16
B03-18 B04-25 B04-27
B04-30
B04-32
B01-33
B03-69
B02-60
4 2
3 1
287
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JANUARY 05, 2025
PROJECT:

CITY OF PALM DESERT
WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN 54
Message Diagrams
7 | Message Diagrams
B01-48 (cloned)
B01-47 (cloned)
B02-8
B02-10
B04-25
El Paseo
The Living Desert Zoo
Civic Center
College of the Desert
McCallum Theatre
College of the Desert
Civic Center
The Living Desert Zoo
El Paseo
El Paseo
The Livingo Desert Zo
Civic Center
College of
the Desert
McCallum Theatre
Directory
DINING
SHOPS

TENANTTENANTTENANTTENANT

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TENANTTENANTTENANTTENANT

TENANTTENANTTENANTTENANT

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TENANTTENANTTENANTTENANT
Directory
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TENANTTENANTTENANTTENANT
B01-1 (cloned)
B01-2 (cloned)
B01-3 (cloned) B01-4 (cloned)
B01-5 (cloned)
B02-6 (cloned)
B02-7 (cloned)
B02-9 (cloned)
B02-10 (cloned)
B02-11 (cloned)
B01-13 (cloned)
B01-14
B01-15 (cloned)
B01-16 (cloned)
B01-17 (cloned)
A03-19 (cloned)
B01-20 (cloned)
B01-21 (cloned)
B01-23 (cloned)
B01-24 (cloned)
B02-25 (cloned) B01-29 (cloned)
B01-31 (cloned)
B01-34 (cloned) B01-38 (cloned)
B01-40 (cloned)
B02-41 (cloned)
B01-42 (cloned)
B01-44 (cloned)
B01-45 (cloned)
B01-46 (cloned)
B01-47 (cloned)
B01-48 (cloned)
B01-52 (cloned)
B01-53 (cloned)
B02-54 (cloned)
B01-55 (cloned)
B02-56 (cloned)
B02-57 (cloned)
B01-59 (cloned)
A01-61 (cloned)
B01-63
B01-64 (cloned)
B03-68 (cloned)
B01-80 (cloned)
B02-81 (cloned)
B01-82 (cloned)
B01-83 (cloned)
B01-1
B02-4
B02-5
B01-8
B02-9
B02-10
B01-11
A02-15
B01-16
B03-18 B04-25 B04-27
B04-30
B04-32
B01-33
B03-69
B02-60
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PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 – QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Mock-ups and Prototypes:

1. Provide a mock-up of each sign type at the fabrication facility or on-site for review. The mock-up should be a 1:1 scale fabrication of the proposed sign type. The mock-up of a smaller portion of the full-scale sign type may be acceptable if indicated in the Contract Drawings and agreed to by the City's signage representative.

2. Utilize the same materials and installation methods in the mock-up as intended for the final Work. Schedule the installation so that the mock-up may be examined, and any necessary
adjustments made, prior to commencing fabrication of the final Work. Replace unsatisfactory items as directed.

3. For freestanding signs, the Sign Contractor is to
demonstrate how the sign will be mounted to ground or
footing to ensure acceptable stability, level placement and concealed attachments based on structural calculations.

4. When accepted, mock-up shall serve as the standard for materials, workmanship, and appearance for the Work throughout the project.

B. Work-In-Progress Approvals:

1. Provide work-in-progress sign elements reviews. Scheduled or unscheduled viewings at the Fabrication Facility may be initiated by the City's signage representative as deemed necessary to ensure continued quality control and make any adjustments required during fabrication. Unsatisfactory items are to be corrected by the Signage Contractor as directed by the City's signage representative.

C. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Comply with applicable requirements of the laws,
codes, ordinances and regulations of Federal, State,
and Municipal authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Obtain necessary approvals and permits
from all such authorities as required.

D. Markings and Labels:

1. Locate markings, labels, manufacturer names and other identifications so as to be concealed from public view and as acceptable by the City's signage representative unless required by code to be visible.

2. No trade name or other identification shall appear on any item where it will be seen by the public, except as specifically approved by the City's signage representative in advance.

E. Final Location of Signs:

1. The location of signs as shown on the Location Plans is for general reference only and in some cases is not representative of the exact final location. Final locations of Signs shall be field verified in coordination with the City's signage representative.

2. The Signage Contractor shall arrange for meetings at the Project site to accommodate direction of final locations according to Project Construction Schedule.

3. The final location of signs shall be submitted along with shop drawings to the City's signage representative.

F. Lettering:

1. The Signage Contractor shall be responsible for the quality control of all lettering. All letterforms shall be crisp, sharp, free of nicks, ragged edges and discontinuous curves. All lettering shall conform to approved typeface, weight and letter spacing. No substitutions of typeface foundry, brand, version or implementation technique will be accepted without approval.

2. Vinyl Die Cut Graphics: All artwork shall be
approved vector files for cutting.

3. All cutting and routing shall be executed in such a manner that all edges and corners of finished letterforms are true and clean.

Letterforms with rounded positive or negative corners, nicked, cut, or ragged edges, etc., will not be accepted. All letterforms shall be so aligned as to maintain a baseline parallel to the sign format.

Margins must be maintained as specified in the Contract Drawings.

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G. Tactile Sign Messages:

1. All tactile sign messages must comply with current
CBC/LABC sections 11B-703.2 through 11B-703.4.

2. Character spacing shall be measured between
the two closest points of adjacent raised characters
within a message, excluding word spaces. Where
characters have rectangular cross sections, spacing
between individual raised characters shall be 0.125-
inch (3.2 mm) minimum and 4 times the raised
character stroke width maximum. Where characters
have other cross sections, spacing between
individual raised characters shall be 0.0625-inch
(1.6 mm) minimum and 4 times the raised character
stroke width maximum at the base of the cross
sections, and 0.125-inch (3.2 mm) minimum and 4
times the raised character stroke width maximum
at the top of the cross sections. Characters shall
be separated from raised borders and decorative
elements 0.375-inch (9.5 mm) minimum.

3. Braille shall be contracted Braille (Grade 2),
domed compliant with CBC/LABC Table 11B703.3.1, and maintain a minimum 0.375-inch clear-space from other tactile elements.

4. Braille messages shall be proof-read by
the Signage Contractor prior to fabrication.

The Signage Contractor shall be responsible
to provide certification of true and accurate
Braille translations for each message.

H. High Quality of Workmanship:

1. The Signage Contractor shall be responsible for
the high quality of all materials and workmanship
required for the execution of the Agreement including
materials and workmanship of any firm or individual
who act as the Signage Contractor's Sub-Contractor.

2. The Signage Contractor shall be responsible for
providing up-to-date shop drawings, specifications,
graphic schedule, etc., to all sub-contractors.

I. Dimensions:

1. Written dimensions on drawings shall have
precedence over scaled dimensions.

2. The Signage Contractor shall verify and be
responsible for all dimensions and conditions
shown in the Contract Drawings and shall verify
scale and dimensions in any architectural drawings
provided. Shop details must be approved by the
City's signage representative prior to fabrication.

3. The Signage Contractor to verify dimensions
at existing install locations where signage will
be mounted to ensure proper fit, spacing and
alignment as shown in the Contract Drawings.

J. Discrepancies:

1. The Signage Contractor shall notify the City's
signage representative at once of any discrepancies
in the Contract Drawings, including but not limited
to the detail drawings, sign location plans or sign
message schedules. As well as any discrepancies
found in field dimensions, conditions or changes
that require additional/revised shop drawings.

K. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Comply with applicable portions in current ADA
Standards for Transportation Facilities (US DOT),
current ADA Standards for Accessible Design
(US DOJ), current CBC, and current LABC.

2. Comply with ASCE-21 section 11.5. ASCE
21 also refers to compliance with NFPA-130

3. References:
a. California Building Code – California
Fire Code – Title 24
b. California Public Safety Codes – Title 19
c. California Environmental Protection – Title 27
d. National Association of Architectural Metal
Manufacturers (NAAMM) "Metal Finishes Manual."
e. American Welding Society (AWS) – AWS D1.1
"Structural Welding Code, Steel," and AWS
D1.2 "Structural Welding Code, Aluminum."
f. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) – Standards
for Safety, UL Publication 48 "Electric Signs."

1.02 – WARRANTY
A. Signage Warranty:

1. After the successful completion of all the signs
in the Contract Drawings and after the City's
signage representative's acceptance of the finished
product, the Sign Contractor shall submit to the
City's signage representative a 5-year written
warranty covering all Signs, notarized by the
Signage Contractor and Installer (if Sub-Contractor
is used), agreeing to repair or replace the Defective
Signs. Upon notification of such Defective Signs
within the warranty period, make necessary repairs
or replacement at the convenience of the City.

B. Linear Polyurethane Paint Factory Finish Warranty:

1. After the successful completion of all the signs
in the Contract Drawings and after the City's
signage representative's acceptance of the finished
product, the Sign Contractor shall submit to the
City's signage representative a 5-year written
warranty covering all Signs, notarized by the
Signage Contractor and Installer (if Sub-Contractor
is used), agreeing to repair or replace the Defective
Signs. Upon notification of such Defective Signs
within the warranty period, make necessary repairs
or replacement at the convenience of the City.
a. Excessive Fading: A change in appearance
that is perceptible and objectionable as
determined when visually compared with
the original color range standards.
b. Excessive Non-Uniformity: Non-uniform
fading to the extent that adjacent panels
have a color difference greater than the
original acceptable range of color.
c. Will Not Pit or Otherwise Corrode: No pitting
or other type of corrosion, discernible from a
distance of 10' (3 m), resulting from the natural
elements in the atmosphere at the project site.

1.03 – MAINTENANCE & MANUALS
A. Maintenance and Operating Manuals:

1. Submit one (1) PDF or Word document
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1. Digital copy of Maintenance and Operating
Manuals to city representive.

2. Furnish complete manuals describing the
materials, devices and procedures to be followed
in operating, cleaning and maintaining the Work.

Include manufacturers' brochures and parts
lists describing the actual materials used in the
Work, including metal alloys, finishes, electrical
components and other major components.

3. Assemble manuals for component parts into
single digital folders identified for each system.

B. Instruction:

1. Prior to acceptance, establish an instruction
and training program for City personnel.

2. Notify the city in writing at least seven (7)
days prior to commencement of the program
providing an outline of topics indexed to the
Maintenance and Operating Manual.

3. Provide a trained instructor. Provide three (3)
consecutive 4-hour periods of training scheduled
during the normal 8-hour working day. Instruction
and training shall include, but shall not be limited
to, procedures for normal day-to-day maintenance
and operation of the Work (as applicable).

PART 2 : FABRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

2.01 – PROCEDURES
A. Signage shall be complete for proper installation
as described in the Contract Drawings.

B. Finish work shall be firm, well anchored, in true
alignment, properly squared, with smooth clean
uniform appearance, without holes, cracks,
discoloration, distortion, stains, or marks.

C. Construct all work to eliminate burrs, dents,
cutting edges, and sharp corners.

D. Finish welds on exposed surfaces to be
imperceptible in the finished work.

E. Except as indicated or directed otherwise,
finish all surfaces smooth.

F. Surfaces, which are intended to be flat,
shall be without dents, bulges, oil canning,
gaps, or other physical deformities.

G. Surfaces, which are intended to be curved, shall
be smoothly free flowing to required shapes.

H. Conceal all fasteners, except where
indicated in Contract Drawings.

I. Make access panels tight-fitting, light proof,
and flush with adjacent surfaces.

J. Conceal all identification labels and
Underwriters Limited labels to conform
to Underwriters Limited Codes.

K. Carefully follow manufacturer's recommended
fabricating procedures regarding expansion or
contraction, fastening, and restraining of all metals,
glass, acrylic and polycarbonate materials.

L. Exercise care to ensure that painted, polished, and
plated surfaces are unblemished in the finished work.

M. Isolate dissimilar materials. Exercise care to
isolate nonferrous metals from ferrous metals.

N. All illumination shall be even and
without hot spots or light leaks.

O. Ease all exposed metal edges.

P. Provide miscellaneous metal supports,
fasteners or fabrication items required for
completion of the work even though not shown
or specified in the Contract Drawings.

Q. Refer to Contract Drawings for sign color
specifications and requirements.

R. Paint finishes shall be Matthews Acrylic
Polyurethane with Matthews Primers and
Metal Pre-Treatments or approved equal.

S. Shop painting to be uniform on and around
all sign elements to ensure sign elements
will withstand all weather conditions.

T. Mounting plates shall be in conformance with
manufacturer's written recommendations and
engineered requirements per sign type.

1. CalTrans standard details

2. CalTrans standard posting details
for large roadway signs
U. Sign faces and/or message panels shall be
constructed as removable pieces from a frame or
structure by concealed fasteners for refurbishing.

2.02 – MATERIALS
A. All Specified Metals:

1. Aluminum
a. Aluminum shall be suitable for ornamental,
architectural work. Surface finish shall be
smooth, free of extrusion marks or imperfections.

Alloy shall be selected to meet the structural
requirements of the specific application.
b. Aluminum exterior cabinets, spacers,
backplates and frames shall be constructed
from 0.25-inch aluminum, #4 horizontal
brushed and clear anodized finish, unless
otherwise specified on Contract Drawings.
c. Aluminum interior plaques shall be
constructed from 0.125-inch aluminum,
#4 horizontal brushed finish with semigloss linear polyurethane clear coat, unless otherwise specified on Contract Drawings.
d. Aluminum interior fabricated components
shall be constructed from 0.125-
inch thickness aluminum sheet.
e. Extruded aluminum shapes shall utilize
6063-T6 aluminum alloys, unless otherwise
specified on Contract Drawings.
f. Aluminum posts shall be constructed from
2-inch square T52 tubes, 0.1875-inch
wall thickness and #4 brushed and clear
anodized finish with capped ends, unless
otherwise specified on Contract Drawings.
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2. Stainless Steel:
a. Stainless steel shall be suitable for ornamental
and architectural work. Surface finish shall
be smooth, free of all extrusion marks or
imperfections. Alloy shall be selected to meet the
structural requirements of specific application.

Structural metal for concealed framing shall be
of galvanized rolled steel or equal as required
to satisfy structural requirements. Stainless
steel 316 is suitable and should be indicated
in the Sign Contractor shop drawings.
b. Stainless steel exterior cabinets, spacers,
backplates and frames shall be constructed
from 0.125-inch stainless steel, #4 horizontal
brushed and clear anodized finish, unless
otherwise specified on Contract Drawings.
c. Stainless steel interior plaques shall be
constructed from 0.125-inch thickness stainless
steel sheet, #4 horizontal brushed finish with
semi-gloss linear polyurethane clear coat, unless
otherwise specified on Contract Drawings.
d. Stainless steel interior fabricated components
shall be constructed from 0.0625-
inch stainless steel, unless otherwise
specified on Contract Drawings.

B. Adhesive:

Adhesives required in fabrication and
installation of Signs shall be manufactured
by Dow Corning or equal.

1. Adhesives shall be of a type formulated to not
deteriorate, discolor, delaminate, or fail in adhesion
for any reason including exposure to heat, sunlight,
weathering or other environmental conditions.

Clear or light color types shall be non-yellowing.

2. "VHB" tape such as Polyfoam or "Isotac" contact
adhesive tape manufactured by 3M shall be used in
conjunction with silicone adhesives for installation
of wall signs, in minimum thicknesses available.

3. One-part silicone adhesives shall be 20 to 30
"shore A" hardness, clear and non-yellowing.

C. Concrete Installation:

Installation of anchoring devices into concrete
slab shall be adjusted to avoid penetrating
existing reinforcing structural components.
contained in the concrete slab. Coordinate
with the Architect and Structural Engineer.

D. Acrylic:

Acrylic intended for non-illuminated use shall be

0.25-inch cast acrylic sheet with non-glare finish,
unless otherwise specified on Contract Drawings.

Acrylic intended for edge-illuminated use shall be
10mm extruded acrylic sheet with embedded diffuser
particles designed specifically for edge-lighting,
unless otherwise specified on Contract Drawings.

E. Plexiglas® and Lexan®:

Plexiglas® shall be manufactured by Rohm and
Haas Co., or equal quality. Lexan® polycarbonate
resin thermoplastic shall be manufactured by GE
Plastics, or equal quality. Thickness shall be as
indicated on Contract Drawings or not less than

0.125-inch thick. The Signage Contractor shall
provide color and finish samples of all plastics for
approval before fabrication; no substitution in color,
thickness, or finish of plastics will be accepted
without written approval from the City's signage
representative. All plastics shall be of uniform
color, translucence and illumination, as supplied
by manufacturer. Any exposed edges of material
shall be finished so as no saw marks are visible.

F. Hardware/Hinges:

Provide and install all incidental hardware
necessary for the proper functioning of the
Signs, including, but not restricted to, materials
and products covered in this section. Provide
stainless steel hinges for all hinged access panels.

Provide pin tumbler locks for all access panels
requiring locks. Provide stainless steel fasteners
for assembling ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

G. Fasteners:

All tamper proof bolts, nuts, acorn nuts, screws,
washers, lock washers, anchors and other devices
required to complete the Work shall use the same
basic metal or alloy as the metal fastened, and
match in color and texture. Use stainless steel 300
series alloy where used to join dissimilar materials.

H. Exposed Fasteners:

All exposed fasteners to be 0.125-inch
flathead stainless steel screws painted to
match adjoining surfaces unless otherwise
specified on Contract Drawings.

I. Pin-mount Supports:

Pin-mount supports shall be 0.1875-inch
to 1-inch diameter painted threaded rods
with non-corrosive spacer covers painted
to match returns as appropriate.

J. Insulation/Material Isolation:

All ferrous and non-ferrous metals shall be
separated with non-conductive gaskets to prevent
electrolysis. In addition to gaskets, provide stainless steel fasteners for some cases as required.

K. Interior Vinyl Graphics:

Applied interior vinyl graphics to be High
Performance Cast Vinyl Sheeting, unless
otherwise specified on Contract Drawings.

L. Exterior Vinyl Graphics:

Applied exterior vinyl graphics to be High
Performance Reflective Vinyl Sheeting, unless
otherwise specified on Contract Drawings.

1. All reflective vinyl shall be minimum
3M Diamond Grade Series 4000, which is
CalTrans/LADOT compliant unless otherwise
specified on Contract Drawings.

2. All vinyl overlays will be applied
over new fabricated metal sign panels
with no existing overlays.

M. Additional Material/Processes:

For materials or processes described in the
preceding list, the material and/or process
as detailed in the Contract Drawings shall be
used as the meet or exceed equivalent.

N. Outdoor Material Application:

All materials in the preceding list required for
outdoor application must be suitable for coastal
environments. Any material(s) proposed by the
Sign Contractor that is not listed above should be
clearly identified in the shop drawings for the City's
signage representative's review and approval.
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2.03 – ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
A. Electrical Components:

All electrical components must conform to
applicable electrical codes and the following:

1. All materials must be approved and listed
by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

2. Light Emitting Diode (LED)
general lighting requirements:
a. Provide sufficient LED wattage,
quantities and spacing to ensure
continuous, maximum illumination.
b. Provide LED lighting prototypes
to verify brightness and uniformity
of lighting with designer.

3. LED lighting component, color
and power requirements:
a. Edge lighting – fabricated linear
white LEDs 24 VAC.
b. Back lighting – fabricated matrix
white LEDs 24 VAC.

4. Heavy duty, non-keyed, flush mounted, fused
or unfused disconnects. Provide NEMA 1 for dry
locations and proper enclosure for others.

B. Electrical Wiring and Equipment:

Provide and install electrical materials such as
ballasts, transformers, power supplies, LED modules,
lamps, sockets, neon units, connectors, and all
other equipment which shall be new and shall be
approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. The
assembly of all components within the illuminated
signs shall conform to all standards of Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. as published in the latest edition of "Standards for Sign Safety" and all illuminated signs
shall bear the U.L. label. All wiring and equipment
shall be concealed within the Sign structure.

C. Conduit and Devices:

Provide rigid steel conduit, junction boxes
and associated devices in accordance
with applicable codes as required.

D. Wiring:

Minimum #12 AWG copper shall be used. High
tension wiring shall not be less than GTO 15 wire as
manufactured by Carol Cable Company or approved
equal. All wiring shall be AWM 90 0 centigrade 1000-
volt TW/MTW U.L. file no. 18971. Wiring connectors
for wire splicing shall be U.L. approved 1000-volt
capacity and shall be Scotch Lock type Y or R or
equal. All splices should be easily accessible for
inspection and should be shown on shop drawings.

E. Power Supplies:

Ballast and or UL approved power supplies shall
be used as required for internally illuminated
cabinet signs, in quantity and arrangement as
recommended by manufacturer, accessible
for maintenance and shown on shop drawings
provided by the Signage Contractor.

F. LED Power Supplies:

LED power supplies shall be used as required for
internally illuminated cabinet signs, in quality and
arrangement as recommended by manufacturer,
accessible for maintenance and shown on shop
drawings provided by the Signage Contractor..

G. Disconnect Switch:

All Signs or Sign components with electrical service
shall be equipped with an approved external
disconnect switch, flush mounted on the cabinet /
Sign, with circuits and capacity to control all primary wiring within the Sign. Location of switch must be
shown on shop drawings and is subject to approval.

H. LED Illumination:

All signs with LED fixtures shall provide even,
diffused, illumination without light leaks or
hotspots. The Signage Contractor shall provide
any specification information required to verify
performance. All fixtures shall be provided by the
Signage Contractor. The Signage Contractor shall
provide waterproof flush access panel(s), which shall
be concealed wherever possible. Conduit wiring
and electrical equipment from the field electrical
connection to any part of the sign and within the
sign shall be provided by the Signage Contractor.

I. Ventilation:

While maintaining a proper weather seal, the Signage
Contractor shall provide for sufficient ventilation of
Sign components to prevent overheating or warping;
allowing for color of sign, mounting surface, climate
conditions, etc. In providing for ventilation, Signage
Contractor shall protect sign from elements (rain,
wind, debris, etc.) that might cause operational or
cleaning problems. Signs / cabinets with light leaks
will not be accepted. the Signage Contractor shall
utilize stainless steel bug mesh screen for integration with weep holes or vent / louvers on the Signs to
prevent insect migration into illuminated Signs.

J. IT Conformity:

All electrical components are subject to
review by the City's IT group. Sign Contractor
shall provide all fabrication details and
electrical component specifications for all
sign types in detailed shop drawings.

2.04 – DYNAMIC VIDEO DISPLAYS
A. IT Conformity:

All Dynamic Screens, Electronic Full Color
LCD, LED and OLED Dynamic Video Displays
shall conform to the latest City IT department
specifications and requirements. Sign Contractor
is to provide all compatible dynamic signage,
screens, related equipment and mounting
systems per Contract Drawings unless noted
otherwise. Sign structural support, internal
illumination, electrical/data connections and
required custom fabrication details for all sign
types should be detailed in shop drawings.

B. FCC Compliance:

Electronic Full Color Dynamic Video Displays
must conform to FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) Title 47, Part 15, Class A. The
Displays must have FCC Compliance statement
sticker affixed to the exterior of the product.

C. Third-party Testing:

Upon request, display manufacturer must provide
an accredited Third-party Testing Lab Center
certificate of compliance for the Display model
quoted for the project. The FCC requires that all
digital screens be tested in a worst-case scenario
to ensure compliance with emissions limits and to
show that the equipment will not cause harmful
electromagnetic interference to other devices.

D. Display Statement:

All displays must showcase the following
statement on the exterior of the displays, as
required by 47 CFR section 15.19(a)(3):
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1. This devise complies with part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following 2 conditions:
a. This device may not cause harmful interference.
b. This devise must accept any interference
received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

E. Test Plan:

The Signage Contractor is required to submit a Test
plan for all Dynamic Video Displays in compliance
with Division 27 and to include the following:

1. Factory Testing

2. Field Installation Testing

3. Field Functional Testing
F. Functionality Verification:

After successfully installing all displays and
components, Sign Contractor to demonstrate
to the City's signage representative and verify
that all components work seamlessly per Test
Plan and manufacturer’s specifications.

2.05 – FINISHING MATERIALS
A. Linear Polyurethane Coatings:

The Signage Contractor is required to provide
the following, or other products as approved
by the City's signage representative.

1. Acrylic Polyurethane Ultra Low VOC Paint:

MAP-LV by Matthews Paint Company to be used
for exterior application for properly prepared
and primed substrates such as aluminum, steel
and other substrates. Substrates should be
prepared according to the Matthews Substrate
Preparation Guide prior to topcoat application.

2. Primer for Aluminum:

Two-part component primer: One-coat Matthews
74-734 and 74-735 Metal Pretreat at. 25 mils
dry film thickness or one-coat Matthews 74-793
Spray Bond at .15 to .25 mils dry film thickness
or Wyandotte / AKZO Grip-Guard Wash Primer
(2Afy-31284) with Grip-Guard Wash Primer
Hardener (10AFK-31285) combined and applied
per manufacturer's specifications or approved
equal (primer) for the application of the preapproved and pre-formulated paint system.

3. Primer for Steel:

Two part component primer: One-coat Matthews
74-734 and 74-735 Metal Pretreat at .25 mils dry
film thickness or Wyandotte / AKZO Grip-Guard
Wash Primer (2Afy-31284) with Grip-Guard Wash
Primer Hardener (10AFK-31285) combined and
applied per manufacturer's specifications or
approved equal (primer) for the application of the
pre-approved and pre-formulated paint system.

4. Clear Sealers:

Crystal clear matte Low VOC or Ultra Low VOC
polyurethane sealers by Matthews Paint Co. or
approved equal. Sealers are to resist rust and
corrosion associated with exposure to salt air. And
provide additional UV protection, graffiti resistance
and durability. As required and of highest quality
available, applied per manufacturer's specifications.

Where vinyl, decals, or film are to be applied over
painted surfaces, apply clear polyurethane over both
applique and paint to provide an anti-graffiti coating.

B. Anodized Aluminum Components/Panels:

If required, the Signage Contractor shall provide
anodized (application of aluminum oxide film
coating in clear or colored dye finish) aluminum
panels or parts to match Contract Drawing
specified color, grain, finish and specifications.

C. Direct Printing Materials:

Provide only weather-resistant coating materials,
compatible with the intended substrates under
normal wear and use the workmanship and materials
used should not delaminate, peel, blister, crack or
fade for a period of ten (10) years for exterior use.

This does not include accidents, abuse or misuse.

D. Painted or Silk-Screening Materials:

Provide only weather-resistant coating materials,
compatible with the intended substrates. All silkscreened graphics are to be done with the finest screen size feasible for sharp, even reproduction.

E. Vinyl Die-Cut and Pattern Cut-out Graphics:

Use Scotchcal Opaque and Translucent film
and Scotchcal Diamond Grade VIP Reflective
film manufactured by 3M where specified.

Use pressure-sensitive, non-yellowing, nonpeeling and weather resistant vinyl as specified.

Use approved fonts and colors as specified.

Apply in strict accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions. Make uniformly smooth and free from
bubbles, wrinkles, stretching, and blemishes.

2.06 – FABRICATION OF SIGNS AND SUPPORTS
A. General:

Provide custom manufactured Sign assemblies,
components completely fabricated and finished
at factory before delivery to Project. Construct
to accurate detail and dimensions as shown and
as review on approved shop drawings. Fit and
assemble the Work at the shop and mark the
components as required to facilitate assembly
during installation. Exposed fasteners on finished
faces will not be allowed, unless specifically
indicated. Waviness and oil canning of surfaces
is not acceptable. Minimum material thickness is
to be 0.090 inches. Conceal wiring, conduct and
other electrical items within sign enclosures.

B. Lettering:

Cut and rout in a manner to produce true and
clean edges and corners of finished letterforms.

Letterforms having rounded positive or negative
corners, nicked, cut, or ragged edges are not
acceptable. Align letter forms to maintain a
baseline parallel to the sign format. Maintain
margins as indicated on the Contract Drawings.

C. Seams and Joints:

The Signage Contractor shall cut walls and floors
carefully and neatly repair them in an acceptable
manner. The Signage Contractor shall consult the
Architect of Record in cases where cutting into a
structural portion of the building is required so that
satisfactory reinforcement may be provided. Added
joints shall be ground filled and finished flush and
smooth with adjacent work. Such seams shall be
invisible after final finish has been applied. Spot
welded joints shall not be visible on exterior of
signs after final finish has been applied. No gaps,
light leaks, waves, or oil canning will be permitted
in Work. If any of these are evident, the Signage
Contractor will be required to correct its Work
or construct a new Sign at its own expense.

D. Metal Signs and Supports:

Fabricate exposed surfaces uniformly flat and
smooth, without distortion, pitting, or other
blemishes. Form exposed metal edges to a
smooth radius. Permanently bond the laminated
metal components and honeycomb core
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with adhesive or sealant in accordance with
product manufacturer's recommendations.

Grind exposed welds and rough areas to
make flush with adjacent smooth surfaces.

E. Welding:

Make welds continuous. Comply with American
Welding Society, Aluminum Association,
and Copper Development Association
standards for the type of metal used.

F. Fasteners:

Sign face surfaces shall not be penetrated,
deformed, distorted,or discolored by attachment of
concealed fasteners. All fasteners and attachment
hardware shall be resistant to oxidation or other
corrosive action completely through their cross
sections. Work shall be secured with fasteners of
the same metal, color, and finish as the components
they secure when visible. Use exposed fasteners
only if shown on the Contract Drawings.

G. Dissimilar Materials:

Where metal surfaces will be in contact with
dissimilar materials, coat the surfaces with epoxy
paint or plate with zinc chromate, or provide other
means of dielectric separation as recommended
by manufacturer to prevent galvanic corrosion (i.e.

Neoprene gasket as an isolation membrane).

H. Castings:

Exposed surfaces shall be uniformly free from
porosity and roughness. Edges shall be filled and
ground smooth. Faces shall be chemically etched
and mechanically polished for specified finish.

I. Galvanizing:

Provide for steel components in exterior
construction, and where noted in Contract Drawings
shall be galvanized. Complete the shop fabrication
prior to application of the zinc coating. Remove
mill scale and rust, clean and pickle the units as
required for proper pretreatment of the surfaces.

J. Hardware:

Provide all incidental hardware necessary for the
proper functioning of signs. External hardware shall
conform to the external appearance of the Sign.

K. Supports and Backing in Walls:

The Signage Contractor shall provide engineered
Sign supports anchored to building structure where
required and to meet requirements of applicable
building codes. Support or backing requiring
installation within the building wall construction
shall be immediately relayed to the Architect of
Record and the City's signage representative for field
coordination. the Signage Contractor shall meet with
the General Contractor to review all requirements.

L. Access Doors and Frames:

Access doors and frames shall be flush with the
material in which they occur, unless otherwise
specified. Access doors and frames shall be
provided upon prior written approval of the Architect
of Record and the City's signage representative.

Each trade providing access doors and frames
shall verify the need for fire rated doors on the
Construction Drawings. Access doors in walls,
partitions or ceilings shall bear UL fire rated labels
of same fire rating. If access doors and frames
are required to be exposed to view, they shall be
chrome, brass, stainless steel, or other finish to
match other finishes in the spaces in which they are
to be installed, unless otherwise specified. Obtain the City's signage representative's approval for location
of each access door prior to placement.

2.07 – FINISHES APPLICATION
A. Sign Graphics:

Provide the letters, numerals, symbols, and
other graphics markings, using the finish
materials shown. Apply the graphics neatly,
uniformly proportioned and spaced, and accurate
within the dimensions indicated. Prepare the
substrate surfaces and apply finish materials in
accordance with manufacturers' instructions.

B. Metal Finishes:

Remove scratches, abrasions, dents and other
blemishes before applying finish. Apply the following
to the fabricated Work, with texture and reflectivity
as required to match the Architect's sample.

1. Linear Polyurethane Finishes:

Clean the surfaces as required for proper
adhesion of coatings. Use 3M Scotch-Brite™
pads with cleanser and water, and/or chemically
treat as recommended by paint manufacturer
to remove deleterious film or residue.

2. Linear Polyurethane Primer:

Provide pretreatment and primer in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendation. Add ultraviolet
inhibitors to paint subject to sunlight exposure.

3. Clear Linear Polyurethane Finish:

Provide pretreatment, primer, and matte or
semi-gloss finish coatings in accordance
with manufacturer's recommendations and
Contract Drawings. Apply 1.5 to 2.0 mils
(0.0375 to 0.050 mm) dry film thickness.

2.08 – GRAPHICS APPLICATION
A. Preparation:

Surfaces to receive the graphic markings shall be
clean, dry, and otherwise made ready for application
of the materials. Accurately measure and lay out
the required marking configurations as indicated
on Contract Drawings. Graphic applications
include but are not limited to the following.

B. Vinyl Die-cut and Pattern-cut Graphics:

Use pressure sensitive, non-yellowing, nonpeeling and weather resistant vinyl adhesive letters or images, custom flood coated as required,
die cut from Scotchcal™ or Scotchlite™ as
manufactured by 3M Company. Apply in strict
accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Make uniformly smooth and free from bubbles,
wrinkles, stretching and blemishes.

C. Direct Printing Graphics:

All digital pictorials to output at a true minimum
[720x720] dpi output resolution. Files to contain a
minimum of 200 pixels per inch at final size. Under
normal wear and use the workmanship and materials
used should not delaminate, peel, blister, crack or
fade for a period of ten (10) years for exterior use.

This does not include accidents, abuse or misuse.

D. Painted or Silk-screened Graphics:

All graphics shall be applied using photo processed
screens from camera ready art, arranged to
furnish sharp and solid images without build-up
or bleeding of the coating. Comply with coating
manufacturer's application instructions. Provide
proper type of primer to suit each substrate and
obtain a permanent bond. Verify compatibility of
each substrate with the coatings to be used in
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the Work. Apply the markings with neat edges,
minimum 3 mils (0.075 mm) dry film thickness and
as required to obtain solid markings without voids.

4. Acid-Etched Graphics and Typography:

Acid-etched typography and graphic imagery
must be an average of 1/16-inch deep, with clean,
crisp, sharp edges; ragged or soft (polished out)
edges will be rejected. Acid baths used for etching
should be fresh and used in an environment and
temperature that will provide the highest quality
etched images. Color fill as indicated by the S/P
color and finish schedule, keeping inks and fills
true to the edges of letterforms/graphics.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.01 – VERIFICATION OF CONDITIONS
A. Inspect all surfaces to receive signage and report all defects that would interfere with signage installation.

B. Starting Work implies acceptance
of surfaces as satisfactory.

C. Verify all conditions and sign dimensions in field. the Signage Contractor to review and study architectural,
landscape, lighting, electrical and related plans
to ensure that all proposed signs can be installed
and supported. Verification of conditions and sign
dimensions to be completed prior to sign fabrication
and reviewed with the City's signage representative.

3.02 – DEMOLITION
A. Existing signage to be removed and
responsibly and lawfully disposed.

B. To support the City’s environmental sustainability
policies all materials, where practicable,
should be recovered and recycled prior to
commencement of work when maintenance
or general replacement is undertaken.

C. Installation of new signage to be installed
immediately after any demolition.

D. Unused data and/or electrical feeds to be
coordinated with with city representitive
for proper terminations.

E Any surfaces damaged shall be repaired and
painted/patched to match adjacent surface.

F. Concrete and floor surfaces to be repaired
in coordination with city representitive.

3.03 – INSTALLATION
A. Install signage upon acceptance by the City's
signage representative of material and completion
of job site area to receive such materials.

B. Guard against damaging existing pavements
and planting where Sign is to be installed.

C. Footings beneath topping surface shall be installed
and located prior to top surface installation.

D. Prior to installation, check all components,
nuts, bolts, and other connections for proper
alignment, fit and any damage. Replace
damaged or defective components.

E. Prior to installation, confirm all electrical
locations and requirements with the
City's signage representative.

3.04 – CLEANUP
A. Keep areas of work clean, neat and orderly
at all times. Clean surfaces, inside and out.

Use approved cleaners if necessary, to
remove dirt, smudges, stains or grime.

B. Protective coverings and strippable films shall
be removed at a time that will afford the greatest
protection of the installed Work. Sign adjacent
surfaces shall be cleaned to remove excess glazing
and sealant compounds, dirt, and other substances.

C. Upon completion of work and before final
acceptance, remove tools, surplus materials,
apparatus, and debris from the site. Wash,
clean, and leave paved areas without stains.

Leave the site in a neat, clean condition for
review by the City's signage representative.

3.05 – FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
A. Upon completion of work, the City's
signage representative will perform a
final inspection for acceptance.

B. The Sign Contractor shall remove all unused
mock-ups, submittals, materials, and
equipment from site prior to final acceptance
by the City's signage representative.

C. The Sign Contractor shall submit to the City's
signage representative all operation manuals,
tools, and keys as specified in this Document.
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Maintenance Schedule

All signs, in inventory storage and public areas, shall be inspected and cleaned bi-annually to maintain a high
quality finish and achieve longevity. In addition, sitewide inspections shall occur after earthquakes, power outages, heavy rainfall, and high wind conditions.

Signage Inventory Oversight and Inspections
Regular sign inventory inspections and
information will be managed by city representive.

Oversight responsibilities include:
• Sign inventory
• Photographic archives
• Damage Report/Repair Request documents
• Specifications
• Shop drawings
• As-builts drawings
• Field verification for sign types, messaging, location • Warranties
The signage inspector shall maintain a photographic
archive of each sign. Dated record updates will occur
upon sign installation and at regular inspections.

Regular scheduled signage inspections
shall include the following steps:

1. Physical inspection and
photographic documentation.

2. Completion of the Damage Report/Repair Request.

The Inspection Damage Report/Repair Request
will detail all damage and repairs needed
and confirm completion of these tasks:
a. Complete photographic documentation
b. Note message updates where applicable
c. Enter message updates into
database (upon validation)
d. Remove damaged signs promptly
e. Check and test all illuminated signs
to ensure proper performance
f. Tighten screws, bolts, and fasteners periodically
Replace missing fasteners promptly
g. Check sign cabinets and support
structures for cracks and vandalism
h. Remove broken components and replace promptly
i. Clean graffiti immediately
j. Touch up damaged paint promptly
k. Cleaning
Graffiti & Vandalism
All signs shall be covered in removable transparent
anti-graffiti film which can be easily replaceable.

For all cleaning or maintenance issues,
please contact city representitive.

Cleaning
All signs shall be cleaned to a professional standard.

Tape, grime, dirt, and graffiti shall be removed. Most
surfaces can be cleaned with mild soaps and detergents
applied with a soft lint-free cloth or sponge.

Cleaning methods shall include but
not be limited to the following:

1. No aggressive solvents, paint thinners, acetone,
alcohol, and chemical cleaners shall ever be used.

2. No scouring pads and cleaners
containing abrasives which can scratch
finishes shall ever be used.

3. Exterior signs shall be washed with
automobile cleaner and warm water.

4. Tape shall be removed with 3M
vinyl tape remover agent.

5. Light graffiti can be removed with citrusbased products and pressurized clean water. Signs which can not be cleaned of
graffiti shall be refurbished or replaced.

6. Electronic and dynamic display signs
shall be cleaned according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
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Destinations, Language & Placement
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Agenda
Wayfinding Framework
Destinations & Language
Frequencies
Signage Comparison
Feedback
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Wayfinding Framework
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Less is More,
Especially on
El Paseo
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Limit Signs
with Single
Destinations
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Use Clear, Concise &
Consistent Language
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Civic Center
Represents the
Campus Identity
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Destinations & Language
Proper Nomenclature Proposed Language Destination Priority El Paseo El Paseo Primary
McCallum Theatre McCallum Theatre Primary
College of the Desert College of the Desert Primary
Palm Desert Civic Center Civic Center Primary
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens The Living Desert Zoo Primary University of California, Riverside - Palm Desert Campus UCR Primary California State University, San Bernardino - Palm Desert Campus CSUSB Primary Desert Willow Golf Resort Desert Willow Primary
The Joslyn Center Joslyn Center Secondary
Historical Society of Palm Desert Historical Society Secondary Cahuilla Hills Park Cahuilla Hills Park Secondary
Freedom Park Freedom Park Secondary
Cap Homme / Ralph Adams Park Homme Adams Park Secondary Hovley Soccer Park Hovley Soccer Park Secondary
Entrada Del Paseo Entrada Del Paseo Secondary
Artists Center at the Galen Artists Center Secondary
Eric Johnson Memorial Gardens Eric Johnson Gardens Secondary 307
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Proposed Language Destination Priority Frequency
El Paseo Primary 23
McCallum Theatre Primary 23
College of the Desert Primary 23
Civic Center Primary 22
The Living Desert Zoo Primary 18
UCR Primary 10
CSUSB Primary 9
Desert Willow Primary 9
The Joslyn Center Secondary 6
Historical Society Secondary 5
Cahuilla Hills Park Secondary 5
Freedom Park Secondary 4
Homme Adams Park Secondary 2
Hovley Soccer Park Secondary 2
Entrada Del Paseo Secondary 2
Artists Center Secondary 2
Eric Johnson Gardens Secondary 2
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Signage Comparison
Signage Type Existing Proposed
Destinations 67 51
Parking 11 3
Pedestrian 0 4
Total: 78 58
25% Less Signage
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Naming Convention: Civic Center
Retain “Civic Center / Park”
Adopt “Civic Center”
Consider Rebranding the Campus
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Comments
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CITY OF PALM DESERT

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 22, 2026
PREPARED BY: Veronica Chavez, Director of Finance
SUBJECT: RESOLULTIONS ADOPTING OPERATING BUDGET POLICY, CAPITAL

PLANNING AND PRIORITIZATION POLICY, LONG-TERM FINANCIAL

PLAN POLICY, AND RESERVE POLICY CHANGES
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2018-73 AND ADOPTING A REVISED RESERVE POLICY.”

2. Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN OPERATING BUDGET POLICY.”

3. Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL PLANNING AND PRIORITIZATION POLICY.”

4. Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING POLICY.”
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

On December 15, 2025, staff presented the City’s 10-Year General Fund Cash Flow Analysis, projected demands on fiscal resources, and potential policy refinements aligned with Council priorities and best practices. Council directed staff to return with updates to the policy and additional information as follows:

Updates:

1. Reduce Operating Reserve amount from 25% to 10% of Revenue

2. Reduce Emergency Reserve amount from 20% to 15% of Revenue

3. Create a minimum Reserve Floor of 16.7% per GFOA best practices.

4. Add $5 million annual reserve into Economic/Community Investment Reserve with ROI requirement for use

5. Create Productivity Savings/Innovation Reserve to encourage continuous improvement by allowing managers to retain and reinvest productivity related savings in long-term service enhancements.

Clarifications:

1. Clarification regarding the City of Rancho Mirage reserve percentage (84%).

2. Additional methods to support facility maintenance reserves and long-term capital savings, including rollover and cap mechanisms.

3. Additional support for the static liability reserve. 313
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4. A revised Reserve Policy incorporating Council feedback and recommended bestpractice refinements.

Coordinated Policy Package
While the December Study Session focused on the Reserve Policy, staff’s follow-up work confirmed that reserves cannot be managed effectively in isolation. Operating budget rules, capital planning, and long-term financial forecasting must work together to ensure reserve targets are achievable and aligned with Council priorities. Accordingly, this report includes three additional policies—FIN-014 (Operating Budget Policy), FIN-015 (Capital Planning and Prioritization Policy), and FIN-016 (Long-Term Financial Planning Policy)—which complement the updated Reserve Policy (FIN-003a). These policies reflect current practices and implement GFOA best practices and strengthen the City’s award of distinction program submissions.

City of Rancho Mirage Reserve
The City of Rancho Mirage Reserve Policy, approved in 2013, commits static dollar amounts for each reserve category rather than a target percentage of fund balance. The “84%” figure reflects a point-in-time calculation: total reserve allocations divided by current fund balance. Deviations from the 2013 reserve dollar allocations are considered and approved annually by their City Council.

Facility Maintenance Reserves and Capital Improvement Project Reserves Current Approach and Need for an Updated Method
Reserving for facility maintenance ensures City buildings remain in good condition to meet community needs. The City currently references a 2018 Replacement Reserve Study (RRS).

However, reserve studies require periodic updating to reflect inflation, asset changes, and evolving service demands. Updating a comprehensive study can be costly and may not be necessary if the City adopts a simpler, policy-driven approach that can be revisited annually through the budget process.

Recommended Facility Maintenance Reserve Method (Best Practice Model) Staff recommends a facility reserve methodology modeled after the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. Under this approach, the City establishes an annual facility maintenance “provision” equal to 4% of the Replacement Value of General Fund facilities. A 4% annual provision is commonly used as a rule of thumb to support major facility component replacement on an approximate 25-year lifecycle basis (1 ÷ 4% = 25 years). Funds are appropriated annually through the budget process, and unspent amounts may roll forward to support future replacement needs.

Replacement Reserve Calculation and Threshold
To manage reserve balances responsibly, staff recommends a “target plus ceiling” threshold model commonly used in public-sector reserve policies. Under the recommended facility methodology, the base annual facility provision is 4% of replacement value. Therefore, the facility reserve target is tied to the annual provision (assuming a 25-year lifecycle), and thresholds are expressed as a percentage of the annual provision amount to prevent underfunding or over-accumulation while maintaining flexibility for timing of major projects.

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Annual Facility Provision (4% of Replacement Value): $9,201,479 Using the “target plus ceiling” model, staff recommends the following thresholds for the Facility Maintenance Reserve:

Level Purpose Metric Palm Desert
Minimum Avoid underfunding risk 30% of Annual Facility Provision $2,760,444 Target Optimal funded level 70% of Annual Facility Provision $6,441,035 Maximum
(Cap)
Prevent excess
accumulation
110% of Annual Facility Provsion $10,121,627
Under this approach, the target facilities reserve for FY 2025–26 would be $6,441,035.

Use and Rollover: Reserve funds may be used only for facility capital replacement, major maintenance, or related capital expenditures approved through the budget or CIP process.

Unspent amounts may carry over year to year; however, reserve balances will not exceed the cap. If the reserve exceeds the cap, annual contributions will be paused and/or projects may be advanced in the CIP until balances return to the target range.

At no time will the facilities reserve carry less than 30% of the replacement value for that fiscal year.

There are other methods of establishing ceilings, however this one is more conservative and provides staff time to assess the impact, while helping to maintain long-term financial stability.

Long Term Capital Project Funding
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is the City’s primary tool to plan, prioritize, and fund capital investments. While five-year CIP programs are common, staff will present the CIP in a ten-year format to align with the City’s current project horizon and strengthen long-term planning.

The City will continue using a blend of funding sources, prioritizing restricted funds first where legally eligible, and utilizing General Fund resources strategically.

A commonly used framework for capital funding is:
 Use a capital replacement reserve to fund predictable renewals  Use the CIP for larger renovations and new assets
 Use debt for major long-lived expansions when appropriate Historically, up until 2012 the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (RDA) largely represented the primary funding source for capital improvement projects within the City. Following the Dissolution of RDA (and the Great Recession), many improvements were halted as funds became scarce and growth was slow. Most projects completed between 2012 and 2020 were largely funded by special funds like Measure A, CVAG, former RDA bond proceeds, and more recently transfers from the General Fund balance. Currently the City has no debt.

Common city CIP funding sources include:
 General Fund transfers (for general-purpose capital)
 Enterprise fund rates (water, sewer, solid waste)
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 Development impact fees (parks, traffic, public facilities—legally restricted)  State/federal grants (transportation, water, climate)  Special taxes/assessments (voter approved)
 Debt proceeds (lease revenue bonds, COPs, GO bonds)
 One-time revenues (excess fund balance, property transfer tax windfalls) Pay-Go or general fund transfers are used when necessary for projects that are recurring or maintenance like, where adequate reserves exist, or restricted funds are unavailable (if eligible).

The updated Reserve Policy maintains a CIP contingency reserve equal to 20% of the entire CIP Program. These funds may be used for cost overruns and/or new capital needs not currently included in the CIP and replenished when resources are available.

Council may also consider adopting a “one-time revenue set-aside” policy in the future (e.g., 5%–20% of one-time revenues dedicated to capital reserves), which would provide an additional tool to support long-term capital needs.

Debt Issuance Option
Debt financing is a potential tool option to deliver major projects while maintaining desired reserve levels. Lease revenue bonds allow the City to build infrastructure now and pay over time, aligning costs with the useful life of the asset. Any future debt issuance would be evaluated through the City’s debt policy and affordability analysis that considers interest costs, construction cost escalation, and long-term financial impacts.

Minimum Total Reserve Threshold
Finally, City Council agreed to staff’s recommendation of adding a minimum threshold to the Reserve Policy in alignment with GFOA’s recommended 16.7%. Upon further investigation, staff recommends revising the cumulative reserve minimum to 35%. A recently published paper on Rethinking Reserves notes that bond rating agencies require at least 35% of revenue to be held in reserves in order to maintain an Aaa rating.

Cash Flow Projection Comparisons
Following the Study Session review, staff is providing six variations of the Ten-Year Cash Flow Model for consideration:

1. As Is – No Changes to Policy

2. Revised Policy based on Recommended Changes

3. Adds CIP Costs across 10 Years (vs. 5-Year Model) to reflect reality

4. Adds Reserve for HA Properties

5. Adds removal of Regional Park Costs

6. Add a Financing Component
The highlights are as follows:

Schedule
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As Is Revised 10-Year Adds HA Removes
Pk
Adds Debt
Fund Balance at FYE
2035
$8,558,774 $8,558,774 $29,685,346 $29,685,346 $36,553,753 $96,989,110 % Reserve Funded
at Yr 10
10% 12% 41% 39% 48% 127%
35% Minimum Res
Met
No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Required Res Met No No No No No Yes
Although the net effect of the recommended changes to the reserve policy are not extensive, it does provide opportunities to invest in the community and ultimately our revenue streams. Staff will continue to evaluate needs and research optimal reserve levels and best practices to ensure the City is maintaining financial stability, as well as maximizing flexibility to recognize opportunity costs while reserving the need for debt issuance.

Staff recommends adoption of FIN-003a, FIN-014, FIN-015, and FIN-016 as presented. Staff will review these policies annually during the budget process and return to City Council with reserve and compliance reporting as appropriate. Staff intends to return with a separate item for Council consideration to formally adopt a policy establishing reserve requirements for revenue-sensitive Special Funds and Enterprise Funds.

Legal Review:

This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no immediate impact to the General Fund with this action. While the policy amendment will adjust reserve allocations within fund balance, it does not change total fund balance. The additional policies codify operating budget practices, establish capital prioritization criteria, and strengthen long-term planning requirements.

Staff would like to note that several additional big projects are not currently included in the CIP Plan but remain in the queue for future consideration. Once prioritized and upon availability of funding they will be added:

PROJECT COST

ESTIMATE
Citywide Undergrounding $350,000,000
Citywide Fiberoptics $5,000,000
Cook Street Bridge @ Whitewater $85,000,000
Median Landscape Plan $40,000,000
Park Construction Plan (All Parks) $10,700,000
Portola at I-10 Interchange $150,000,000
Traffic Operations (All Functions and
Parking)
$17,000,000
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TOTAL $657,700,000
ATTACHMENTS:

1. FIN-003 RES 2018-73 Reserve Policy

2. Ten-Year Cash Flow Forecast – Combined

3. Resolution - Adopting Revised Reserve Policy FIN-003a

4. Rancho Mirage Staff Report dated March 10, 2015 – General Fund Reserve Balances

5. Resolution - Adopting Operating Budget Policy No. FIN-014

6. Resolution - Adopting Capital Plan Policy No. FIN-015

7. Resolution - Adopting Long-Term Financial Plan Policy No. FIN-016 318
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST AWARENESS CHECKLIST:
☐ Site-Specific Property Interest – Councilmembers should check if they own or lease real property within 1,000 feet of the project site (Gov. Code § 87103(b); FPPC Reg. 18702.2). ☐ SB 1439 Applicability (Campaign Contributions) – Applies to licenses, permits, or other entitlements for use, and to contracts or franchise agreements other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts.

Applicant(s)/Appellant(s): Not Applicable
Councilmembers should review any campaign contributions received within the last 12 months from parties or participants to the proceeding and must not accept contributions over $500 from those parties for 12 months following the final decision (Gov. Code § 84308).

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Measure G – Five-Year Plan
1 Category FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 Total 5-Yr Plan Measure G Estimated Revenue 25,164,510 25,869,116 26,515,844 27,311,320 104,860,790 Current Planned Costs
New Fire Services Staffing Public Safety 900,000 10,657,440 10,971,472 11,232,818 11,496,338 45,258,067 Fire Station 33 Renovation/Temp Site Public Safety 1,200,000 1,200,000 Fire Station 71 Renovation/Temp Site Public Safety 1,200,000 1,200,000 New Police Services Staffing Public Safety 1,300,000 2,600,000 2,704,000 2,812,160 5,849,293 15,265,453 Storm Channel and Retention Basin Imps Infrastructure/H&S 5,508,000 8,000,000 5,000,000 18,508,000 City-Wide Facility and Equipment Replaceme Infrastructure/H&S 8,397,001 9,944,665 7,798,734 12,865,305 9,264,802 48,270,506 New Public Works Staffing Public Works 360,000 370,800 381,924 786,763 810,366 2,709,854 Library Construction ($20M Pd from Bonds) Community Amenity 10,000,000 10,000,000 North Sphere Regional Park Community Amenity 15,000,000 15,000,000 30,000,000 Spending Contingency/Reserve ReplenishmeFiscal Discipline/Responsibility 2,815,167 2,815,167 Total Planned Costs 16,465,001 33,972,905 41,856,130 52,697,046 30,235,966 175,227,047 Additional Amount needed from Reserve or Other Source (16,465,001) (8,808,395) (15,987,014) (26,181,202) (2,924,646) (70,366,257) *Annual allocations are subject to City Council approval through the annual budget process. Spending will be audited annually. ** Priority 1 costs will be implemented upon Measure approval and Priority 2 costs will follow in years 2-5 MEASURE G - 5 YEAR SPENDING PLAN AND PRIORITIES
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10-Year Cash Flow Projections
1 TEN-YEAR FORECAST FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 FY 2032-33 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35 Estimated Revenue
Property Tax 14,712,737 15,006,992 15,307,132 15,613,274 15,925,540 16,244,050 16,568,931 16,900,310 17,238,316 17,583,083 Sales Tax (General 1%) 25,274,315 25,598,778 26,045,477 26,447,033 26,795,972 27,088,751 27,339,875 28,160,071 29,004,873 29,875,020 TOT & STR's 22,755,000 25,940,700 28,534,770 29,390,813 30,272,537 31,180,714 32,116,135 33,079,619 34,072,008 35,094,168 Measure G * 25,887,322 26,416,518 26,929,837 27,394,342 27,805,342 28,462,695 29,031,949 29,612,588 30,500,966 31,415,995 All Other GF Revenue 23,059,380 23,566,686 24,085,153 24,615,027 25,156,557 25,710,002 26,275,622 26,853,685 27,444,466 28,048,245 Combined GF Revenue 111,688,754 116,529,674 120,902,369 123,460,489 125,955,949 128,686,212 131,332,512 134,606,274 138,260,629 142,016,509 Estimated Expenditures
Salaries & Benefits 26,853,063 27,792,920 28,765,672 29,772,471 30,814,507 31,893,015 33,009,271 34,164,595 35,360,356 36,597,968 Professional Services 11,208,344 11,768,761 12,357,199 12,975,059 13,623,812 14,305,003 15,020,253 15,771,266 16,559,829 17,387,820 Public Safety 28,547,236 29,689,125 30,876,690 32,111,758 33,396,228 34,732,078 36,121,361 37,566,215 39,068,864 40,631,618 Other Ops 6,775,484 7,182,013 7,612,934 8,069,710 8,553,892 9,067,126 9,611,154 10,187,823 10,799,092 11,447,038 Repair & Maintenance 6,269,023 6,707,855 7,177,404 7,679,823 8,217,410 8,792,629 9,408,113 10,066,681 10,771,349 11,525,343 Events & Outside Agency Funding 2,111,135 2,237,803 2,372,071 2,514,396 2,665,259 2,825,175 2,994,685 3,174,366 3,364,828 3,566,718 Transfers to Other Funds (Leaves/AD's) 1,846,000 1,901,380 1,958,421 2,017,174 2,077,689 2,140,020 2,204,221 2,270,347 2,338,458 2,408,611 Transfer to Library Services 2,523,443 2,573,912 2,625,390 2,677,898 2,731,456 2,786,085 2,841,807 2,898,643 2,956,616 3,015,748 Transfer to Aquatic Facility Services 2,152,543 2,174,068 2,195,809 2,217,767 2,239,945 2,262,344 2,284,968 2,307,817 2,330,896 2,354,205 Transfer to Fire Services* 7,750,000 10,500,000 11,500,000 13,000,000 14,000,000 14,560,000 15,142,400 15,748,096 16,378,020 17,033,141 Total Operational Expenditures 96,036,271 102,527,838 107,441,592 113,036,056 118,320,200 123,363,475 128,638,231 134,155,849 139,928,307 145,968,210 CIP Related Transfers
Transfer to Projects* 10,726,545 12,030,561 11,505,021 10,430,277 1,964,673 9,858,953 9,805,369 9,739,471 9,956,674 10,174,920 Transfers for Facilities * 3,847,482 3,885,957 3,924,816 3,964,065 4,003,705 4,043,742 4,084,180 4,125,021 4,166,272 4,207,934 Total GF Expenditures 110,610,298 118,444,356 122,871,429 127,430,398 124,288,578 137,266,170 142,527,780 148,020,341 154,051,252 160,351,064 Est. Beginning General Fund Balance 116,772,032 116,523,943 96,639,822 78,175,783 74,205,875 75,873,245 67,293,287 56,098,019 42,683,952 26,893,329 Revenue over (under) expenditures 1,078,456 (1,914,682) (1,969,060) (3,969,908) 1,667,370 (8,579,958) (11,195,268) (13,414,068) (15,790,623) (18,334,555) Unfunded Requests (from Reserve)
New Library ($30M) $20M RDA BOND PR (6,000,000)
Station 33/71 Rehab/Rebuild $23.6M RDA (2,400,000)
Dave Erwin Community Park ($19M) (12,500,000) (3,000,000) North Sphere Regional Park ($30M) (3,000,000) (20,000,000) (7,000,000) North Sphere Stormwater - Channel Pro (1,000,000) (8,500,000) (5,000,000) Henderson Trailhead Improvements (2,000,000)
Other Imps (Assumes all Measure G Fun (1,326,545) (4,000,000) (3,430,277) (9,801,637) (9,858,953) (9,805,369) (9,739,471) (9,956,674) (10,174,920) Estimated Amount from Measure G 9,400,000 12,030,561 11,505,021 10,430,277 9,801,637 9,858,953 9,805,369 9,739,471 9,956,674 10,174,920 Requests from GF Reserve (1,326,545) (17,969,439) (16,494,979) 0 - - - - - - Est. Ending General Fund Balance $ 116,523,943 $ 96,639,822 $ 78,175,783 $ 74,205,875 $ 75,873,245 $ 67,293,287 $ 56,098,019 $ 42,683,952 $ 26,893,329 $ 8,558,774 338
Schedule 1 – Reserve Policy As Is
10-Year Cash Flow Projections
2 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 FY 2032-33 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35 Est. General Fund Bal $ 116,523,943 $ 96,639,822 $ 78,175,783 $ 74,205,875 $ 75,873,245 $ 67,293,287 $ 56,098,019 $ 42,683,952 $ 26,893,329 $ 8,558,774 Annual Percentage Reserve Funded 150% 122% 93% 97% 95% 80% 67% 44% 30% 10% Non-Spendable (Leave Balances and Trus 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 Reserve Requirement - Per Current Policy

ASSIGNED
GF Operating Reserve (25% of Ops) 21,691,071 22,341,803 23,012,057 23,702,419 24,413,492 25,145,897 25,900,273 26,677,282 27,477,600 28,301,928

COMMITTED
GF Emergency Reserve (20% of GF Reven 22,337,751 23,305,935 24,180,474 24,692,098 25,191,190 25,737,242 26,266,502 26,921,255 27,652,126 28,403,302 Liability Reserve ($4M) 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 Emplymnt Bene Reserve (50% for chg in
Disc Rate) 10,697,122 10,804,093 10,912,134 11,021,255 11,131,468 11,242,783 11,355,211 11,468,763 11,583,450 11,699,285 Other Fund Stability Reserve (equal to 25%
Facility Reserve (at 70% sensitivity) 6,961,265 5,459,114 9,005,713 6,485,361 8,037,456 8,331,572 7,032,306 14,169,390 7,050,049 8,252,353 CIP Reserve (20% of CIP ) 6,045,267 7,319,615 6,792,935 392,935 392,935 3,657,538 2,387,729 7,319,615 6,792,935 392,935 Equip Replacement Reserve (100% cost
of assets) 2,869,354 2,955,435 3,044,098 3,135,421 3,229,483 3,229,483 3,261,778 3,294,396 3,327,340 3,360,613 Total Required Reserve 77,719,235 79,303,399 84,064,816 76,546,894 79,513,428 84,461,920 83,321,206 96,968,106 91,000,908 87,527,825 Reserve Requirement Overfunded/(Und 38,804,708 17,336,423 (5,889,033) (2,341,019) (3,640,183) (17,168,632) (27,223,186) (54,284,154) (64,107,579) (78,969,051)

16.7% Minimum Reserve per GFOA 18,652,022 19,460,456 20,190,696 20,617,902 21,034,643 21,490,597 21,932,530 22,479,248 23,089,525 23,716,757 35% Reserve Floor 39,091,064 40,785,386 42,315,829 43,211,171 44,084,582 45,040,174 45,966,379 47,112,196 48,391,220 49,705,778 This amount is included in Expenditures and Immediately Transferred 339
Schedule 2 – Reserve Policy w Recommended Changes
10-Year Cash Flow Projections
1 TEN-YEAR FORECAST FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 FY 2032-33 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35 Estimated Revenue
Property Tax 14,712,737 15,006,992 15,307,132 15,613,274 15,925,540 16,244,050 16,568,931 16,900,310 17,238,316 17,583,083 Sales Tax (General 1%) 25,274,315 25,598,778 26,045,477 26,447,033 26,795,972 27,088,751 27,339,875 28,160,071 29,004,873 29,875,020 TOT & STR's 22,755,000 25,940,700 28,534,770 29,390,813 30,272,537 31,180,714 32,116,135 33,079,619 34,072,008 35,094,168 Measure G * 25,887,322 26,416,518 26,929,837 27,394,342 27,805,342 28,462,695 29,031,949 29,612,588 30,500,966 31,415,995 All Other GF Revenue 23,059,380 23,566,686 24,085,153 24,615,027 25,156,557 25,710,002 26,275,622 26,853,685 27,444,466 28,048,245 Combined GF Revenue 111,688,754 116,529,674 120,902,369 123,460,489 125,955,949 128,686,212 131,332,512 134,606,274 138,260,629 142,016,509 Estimated Expenditures
Salaries & Benefits 26,853,063 27,792,920 28,765,672 29,772,471 30,814,507 31,893,015 33,009,271 34,164,595 35,360,356 36,597,968 Professional Services 11,208,344 11,768,761 12,357,199 12,975,059 13,623,812 14,305,003 15,020,253 15,771,266 16,559,829 17,387,820 Public Safety 28,547,236 29,689,125 30,876,690 32,111,758 33,396,228 34,732,078 36,121,361 37,566,215 39,068,864 40,631,618 Other Ops 6,775,484 7,182,013 7,612,934 8,069,710 8,553,892 9,067,126 9,611,154 10,187,823 10,799,092 11,447,038 Repair & Maintenance 6,269,023 6,707,855 7,177,404 7,679,823 8,217,410 8,792,629 9,408,113 10,066,681 10,771,349 11,525,343 Events & Outside Agency Funding 2,111,135 2,237,803 2,372,071 2,514,396 2,665,259 2,825,175 2,994,685 3,174,366 3,364,828 3,566,718 Transfers to Other Funds (Leaves/AD's) 1,846,000 1,901,380 1,958,421 2,017,174 2,077,689 2,140,020 2,204,221 2,270,347 2,338,458 2,408,611 Transfer to Library Services 2,523,443 2,573,912 2,625,390 2,677,898 2,731,456 2,786,085 2,841,807 2,898,643 2,956,616 3,015,748 Transfer to Aquatic Facility Services 2,152,543 2,174,068 2,195,809 2,217,767 2,239,945 2,262,344 2,284,968 2,307,817 2,330,896 2,354,205 Transfer to Fire Services* 7,750,000 10,500,000 11,500,000 13,000,000 14,000,000 14,560,000 15,142,400 15,748,096 16,378,020 17,033,141 Total Operational Expenditures 96,036,271 102,527,838 107,441,592 113,036,056 118,320,200 123,363,475 128,638,231 134,155,849 139,928,307 145,968,210 CIP Related Transfers
Transfer to Projects* 10,726,545 12,030,561 11,505,021 10,430,277 1,964,673 9,858,953 9,805,369 9,739,471 9,956,674 10,174,920 Transfers for Facilities * 3,847,482 3,885,957 3,924,816 3,964,065 4,003,705 4,043,742 4,084,180 4,125,021 4,166,272 4,207,934 Total GF Expenditures 110,610,298 118,444,356 122,871,429 127,430,398 124,288,578 137,266,170 142,527,780 148,020,341 154,051,252 160,351,064 Est. Beginning General Fund Balance 116,772,032 116,523,943 96,639,822 78,175,783 74,205,875 75,873,245 67,293,287 56,098,019 42,683,952 26,893,329 Ops Revenue over (under) expenditures 1,078,456 (1,914,682) (1,969,060) (3,969,908) 1,667,370 (8,579,958) (11,195,268) (13,414,068) (15,790,623) (18,334,555) Unfunded Requests (from Reserve)
New Library ($30M) $20M RDA BOND PROCEEDS (6,000,000) - - - - - - - - - Station 33/71 Rehab/Rebuild $23.6M RDA BONDS (2,400,000) - - - - - - - - - Dave Erwin Community Park ($19M) - (12,500,000) (3,000,000) - - - - - - - North Sphere Regional Park ($30M) - (3,000,000) (20,000,000) (7,000,000) - - - - - - North Sphere Stormwater - Channel Projects (1,000,000) (8,500,000) (5,000,000) - - - - - - - Henderson Trailhead Improvements - (2,000,000) - - - - - - - - Other Imps (Assumes all Measure G Funds Used) (1,326,545) (4,000,000) (3,430,277) (9,801,637) (9,858,953) (9,805,369) (9,739,471) (9,956,674) (10,174,920) Estimated Amount from Measure G 9,400,000 12,030,561 11,505,021 10,430,277 9,801,637 9,858,953 9,805,369 9,739,471 9,956,674 10,174,920 Requests from GF Reserve $ (1,326,545) $ (17,969,439) $ (16,494,979) $ 0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Est. Ending General Fund Balance $ 116,523,943 $ 96,639,822 $ 78,175,783 $ 74,205,875 $ 75,873,245 $ 67,293,287 $ 56,098,019 $ 42,683,952 $ 26,893,329 $ 8,558,774 340
Schedule 2 – Reserve Policy w Recommended Changes
10-Year Cash Flow Projections
2 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 FY 2032-33 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35 Est. General Fund Bal $ 116,523,943 $ 96,639,822 $ 78,175,783 $ 74,205,875 $ 75,873,245 $ 67,293,287 $ 56,098,019 $ 42,683,952 $ 26,893,329 $ 8,558,774 Annual Percentage Reserve Funded 176% 139% 110% 116% 113% 94% 79% 56% 35% 12% Non-Spendable (Leave Balances and Trust Accounts) 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 Reserve Requirement - Per Current Policy

ASSIGNED
GF Operating Reserve (Innovation) (10% of Rev) 11,168,875 11,652,967 12,090,237 12,346,049 12,595,595 12,868,621 13,133,251 13,460,627 13,826,063 14,201,651

COMMITTED
GF Emergency Reserve (15% of Rev) 16,753,313 17,479,451 18,135,355 18,519,073 18,893,392 19,302,932 19,699,877 20,190,941 20,739,094 21,302,476 Liability Reserve ($4M) 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 Emplymnt Bene Reserve (50% for PERS chg in Disc Rate) 10,697,122 10,804,093 10,912,134 11,021,255 11,131,468 11,242,783 11,355,211 11,468,763 11,583,450 11,699,285 Other Fund Stability Reserve (equal to 25% T-fer Out)
Capital Replacement Reserve 6,441,035 7,001,035 7,841,035 6,485,361 8,759,446 8,847,040 8,935,511 9,024,866 9,115,114 9,206,266 Housing Replacement Reserve
CIP Reserve (20% of CIP) 6,045,267 7,319,615 6,792,935 392,935 392,935 3,657,538 2,387,729 7,319,615 6,792,935 392,935 Equip Replacement Reserve (100% of hist cost of assets) 2,869,354 2,955,435 3,044,098 3,135,421 3,229,483 3,229,483 3,261,778 3,294,396 3,327,340 3,360,613 Econ Development/Community Investment
w/ROI 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 Total Required Reserve 66,092,372 69,330,001 70,933,199 64,017,499 67,119,724 71,265,802 70,890,761 76,876,612 77,501,401 72,280,630 Reserve Requirement Overfunded/(Underfunded) 50,431,571 27,309,821 7,242,584 10,188,376 8,753,521 (3,972,515) (14,792,742) (34,192,661) (50,608,073) (63,721,856)

16.7% Minimum Reserve per GFOA 18,652,022 19,460,456 20,190,696 20,617,902 21,034,643 21,490,597 21,932,530 22,479,248 23,089,525 23,716,757 35% Reserve Floor 39,091,064 40,785,386 42,315,829 43,211,171 44,084,582 45,040,174 45,966,379 47,112,196 48,391,220 49,705,778 Transferred with Budget Approval
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Schedule 3 – Reserve Policy Changes w CIP over 10 Years 10-Year Cash Flow Projections
1 TEN-YEAR FORECAST FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 FY 2032-33 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35 Estimated Revenue
Property Tax 14,712,737 15,006,992 15,307,132 15,613,274 15,925,540 16,244,050 16,568,931 16,900,310 17,238,316 17,583,083 Sales Tax (General 1%) 25,274,315 25,598,778 26,045,477 26,447,033 26,795,972 27,088,751 27,339,875 28,160,071 29,004,873 29,875,020 TOT & STR's 22,755,000 25,940,700 28,534,770 29,390,813 30,272,537 31,180,714 32,116,135 33,079,619 34,072,008 35,094,168 Measure G * 25,887,322 26,416,518 26,929,837 27,394,342 27,805,342 28,462,695 29,031,949 29,612,588 30,500,966 31,415,995 All Other GF Revenue 23,059,380 23,566,686 24,085,153 24,615,027 25,156,557 25,710,002 26,275,622 26,853,685 27,444,466 28,048,245 Combined GF Revenue 111,688,754 116,529,674 120,902,369 123,460,489 125,955,949 128,686,212 131,332,512 134,606,274 138,260,629 142,016,509 Estimated Expenditures
Salaries & Benefits 26,853,063 27,792,920 28,765,672 29,772,471 30,814,507 31,893,015 33,009,271 34,164,595 35,360,356 36,597,968 Professional Services 11,208,344 11,768,761 12,357,199 12,975,059 13,623,812 14,305,003 15,020,253 15,771,266 16,559,829 17,387,820 Public Safety 28,547,236 29,689,125 30,876,690 32,111,758 33,396,228 34,732,078 36,121,361 37,566,215 39,068,864 40,631,618 Other Ops 6,775,484 7,182,013 7,612,934 8,069,710 8,553,892 9,067,126 9,611,154 10,187,823 10,799,092 11,447,038 Repair & Maintenance 6,269,023 6,707,855 7,177,404 7,679,823 8,217,410 8,792,629 9,408,113 10,066,681 10,771,349 11,525,343 Events & Outside Agency Funding 2,111,135 2,237,803 2,372,071 2,514,396 2,665,259 2,825,175 2,994,685 3,174,366 3,364,828 3,566,718 Transfers to Other Funds (Leaves/AD's) 1,846,000 1,901,380 1,958,421 2,017,174 2,077,689 2,140,020 2,204,221 2,270,347 2,338,458 2,408,611 Transfer to Library Services 2,523,443 2,573,912 2,625,390 2,677,898 2,731,456 2,786,085 2,841,807 2,898,643 2,956,616 3,015,748 Transfer to Aquatic Facility Services 2,152,543 2,174,068 2,195,809 2,217,767 2,239,945 2,262,344 2,284,968 2,307,817 2,330,896 2,354,205 Transfer to Fire Services* 7,750,000 10,500,000 11,500,000 13,000,000 14,000,000 14,560,000 15,142,400 15,748,096 16,378,020 17,033,141 Total Operational Expenditures 96,036,271 102,527,838 107,441,592 113,036,056 118,320,200 123,363,475 128,638,231 134,155,849 139,928,307 145,968,210 CIP Related Transfers
Transfer to Projects* 10,726,545 12,030,561 11,505,021 10,430,277 1,964,673 9,858,953 9,805,369 9,739,471 9,956,674 10,174,920 Transfers for Facilities * 3,847,482 3,885,957 3,924,816 3,964,065 4,003,705 4,043,742 4,084,180 4,125,021 4,166,272 4,207,934 Total GF Expenditures 110,610,298 118,444,356 122,871,429 127,430,398 124,288,578 137,266,170 142,527,780 148,020,341 154,051,252 160,351,064 Est. Beginning General Fund Balance 116,772,032 116,523,943 108,139,822 106,170,762 102,200,854 103,868,224 95,288,266 84,092,998 70,678,930 50,844,981 Ops Revenue over (under) expenditures 1,078,456 (1,914,682) (1,969,060) (3,969,908) 1,667,370 (8,579,958) (11,195,268) (13,414,068) (15,790,623) (18,334,555) Unfunded Requests (from Reserve)
New Library ($30M) $20M RDA BOND PROCEEDS (6,000,000) - - - - - - - - - Station 33/71 Rehab/Rebuild $23.6M RDA BONDS (2,400,000) - - - - - - - - - Dave Erwin Community Park ($19M) - (12,500,000) (3,000,000) - - - - - - - North Sphere Regional Park ($30M) *if proceeds early - - - - - - (1,500,000) (1,250,000) (14,000,000) (13,000,000) North Sphere Stormwater - Channel Projects (1,000,000) - - - (6,000,000) (7,500,000) - - - - Henderson Trailhead Improvements - (2,000,000) - - - - - - - - Other Imps (Assumes all Measure G Funds Used) (1,326,545) (4,000,000) (8,505,021) (10,430,277) (3,801,637) (2,358,953) (8,305,369) (8,489,471) Estimated Amount from Measure G 9,400,000 12,030,561 11,505,021 10,430,277 9,801,637 9,858,953 9,805,369 9,739,471 9,956,674 10,174,920 Requests from GF Reserve $ (1,326,545) $ (6,469,439) $ (0) $ 0 $ - $ (0) $ 0 $ (0) $ (4,043,326) $ (2,825,080) Est. Ending General Fund Balance $ 116,523,943 $ 108,139,822 $ 106,170,762 $ 102,200,854 $ 103,868,224 $ 95,288,266 $ 84,092,998 $ 70,678,930 $ 50,844,981 $ 29,685,346 342
Schedule 3 – Reserve Policy Changes w CIP over 10 Years 10-Year Cash Flow Projections
2 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 FY 2032-33 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35 Est. General Fund Bal $ 116,523,943 $ 108,139,822 $ 106,170,762 $ 102,200,854 $ 103,868,224 $ 95,288,266 $ 84,092,998 $ 70,678,930 $ 50,844,981 $ 29,685,346 Annual Percentage Reserve Funded 176% 156% 150% 160% 155% 134% 119% 92% 66% 41% Non-Spendable (Leave Balances and Trust Accounts) 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 Reserve Requirement - Per Current Policy

ASSIGNED
GF Operating Reserve (Innovation) (10% of Rev) 11,168,875 11,652,967 12,090,237 12,346,049 12,595,595 12,868,621 13,133,251 13,460,627 13,826,063 14,201,651

COMMITTED
GF Emergency Reserve (15% of Rev) 16,753,313 17,479,451 18,135,355 18,519,073 18,893,392 19,302,932 19,699,877 20,190,941 20,739,094 21,302,476 Liability Reserve ($4M) 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 Emplymnt Bene Reserve (50% for PERS chg in Disc Rate) 10,697,122 10,804,093 10,912,134 11,021,255 11,131,468 11,242,783 11,355,211 11,468,763 11,583,450 11,699,285 Other Fund Stability Reserve (equal to 25% T-fer Out)
Capital Replacement Reserve 6,441,035 7,001,035 7,841,035 6,485,361 8,759,446 8,847,040 8,935,511 9,024,866 9,115,114 9,206,266 Housing Replacement Reserve
CIP Reserve (20% of CIP) 6,045,267 7,319,615 6,792,935 392,935 392,935 3,657,538 2,387,729 7,319,615 6,792,935 392,935 Equip Replacement Reserve (100% of hist cost of assets) 2,869,354 2,955,435 3,044,098 3,135,421 3,229,483 3,229,483 3,261,778 3,294,396 3,327,340 3,360,613 Econ Development/Community Investment
w/ROI 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 Total Required Reserve 66,092,372 69,330,001 70,933,199 64,017,499 67,119,724 71,265,802 70,890,761 76,876,612 77,501,401 72,280,630 Reserve Requirement Overfunded/(Underfunded) 50,431,571 38,809,821 35,237,563 38,183,355 36,748,500 24,022,464 13,202,237 (6,197,682) (26,656,420) (42,595,284)

16.7% Minimum Reserve per GFOA 18,652,022 19,460,456 20,190,696 20,617,902 21,034,643 21,490,597 21,932,530 22,479,248 23,089,525 23,716,757 35% Reserve Floor 39,091,064 40,785,386 42,315,829 43,211,171 44,084,582 45,040,174 45,966,379 47,112,196 48,391,220 49,705,778 Transferred with Budget Approval
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Schedule 4 – Reserve Policy Changes w 10 Yr CIP plus HA Reserve 10-Year Cash Flow Projections
1 TEN-YEAR FORECAST FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 FY 2032-33 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35 Estimated Revenue
Property Tax 14,712,737 15,006,992 15,307,132 15,613,274 15,925,540 16,244,050 16,568,931 16,900,310 17,238,316 17,583,083 Sales Tax (General 1%) 25,274,315 25,598,778 26,045,477 26,447,033 26,795,972 27,088,751 27,339,875 28,160,071 29,004,873 29,875,020 TOT & STR's 22,755,000 25,940,700 28,534,770 29,390,813 30,272,537 31,180,714 32,116,135 33,079,619 34,072,008 35,094,168 Measure G * 25,887,322 26,416,518 26,929,837 27,394,342 27,805,342 28,462,695 29,031,949 29,612,588 30,500,966 31,415,995 All Other GF Revenue 23,059,380 23,566,686 24,085,153 24,615,027 25,156,557 25,710,002 26,275,622 26,853,685 27,444,466 28,048,245 Combined GF Revenue 111,688,754 116,529,674 120,902,369 123,460,489 125,955,949 128,686,212 131,332,512 134,606,274 138,260,629 142,016,509 Estimated Expenditures
Salaries & Benefits 26,853,063 27,792,920 28,765,672 29,772,471 30,814,507 31,893,015 33,009,271 34,164,595 35,360,356 36,597,968 Professional Services 11,208,344 11,768,761 12,357,199 12,975,059 13,623,812 14,305,003 15,020,253 15,771,266 16,559,829 17,387,820 Public Safety 28,547,236 29,689,125 30,876,690 32,111,758 33,396,228 34,732,078 36,121,361 37,566,215 39,068,864 40,631,618 Other Ops 6,775,484 7,182,013 7,612,934 8,069,710 8,553,892 9,067,126 9,611,154 10,187,823 10,799,092 11,447,038 Repair & Maintenance 6,269,023 6,707,855 7,177,404 7,679,823 8,217,410 8,792,629 9,408,113 10,066,681 10,771,349 11,525,343 Events & Outside Agency Funding 2,111,135 2,237,803 2,372,071 2,514,396 2,665,259 2,825,175 2,994,685 3,174,366 3,364,828 3,566,718 Transfers to Other Funds (Leaves/AD's) 1,846,000 1,901,380 1,958,421 2,017,174 2,077,689 2,140,020 2,204,221 2,270,347 2,338,458 2,408,611 Transfer to Library Services 2,523,443 2,573,912 2,625,390 2,677,898 2,731,456 2,786,085 2,841,807 2,898,643 2,956,616 3,015,748 Transfer to Aquatic Facility Services 2,152,543 2,174,068 2,195,809 2,217,767 2,239,945 2,262,344 2,284,968 2,307,817 2,330,896 2,354,205 Transfer to Fire Services* 7,750,000 10,500,000 11,500,000 13,000,000 14,000,000 14,560,000 15,142,400 15,748,096 16,378,020 17,033,141 Total Operational Expenditures 96,036,271 102,527,838 107,441,592 113,036,056 118,320,200 123,363,475 128,638,231 134,155,849 139,928,307 145,968,210 CIP Related Transfers
Transfer to Projects* 10,726,545 12,030,561 11,505,021 10,430,277 1,964,673 9,858,953 9,805,369 9,739,471 9,956,674 10,174,920 Transfers for Facilities * 3,847,482 3,885,957 3,924,816 3,964,065 4,003,705 4,043,742 4,084,180 4,125,021 4,166,272 4,207,934 Total GF Expenditures 110,610,298 118,444,356 122,871,429 127,430,398 124,288,578 137,266,170 142,527,780 148,020,341 154,051,252 160,351,064 Est. Beginning General Fund Balance 116,772,032 116,523,943 108,139,822 106,170,762 102,200,854 103,868,224 95,288,266 84,092,998 70,678,930 50,844,981 Revenue over (under) expenditures 1,078,456 (1,914,682) (1,969,060) (3,969,908) 1,667,370 (8,579,958) (11,195,268) (13,414,068) (15,790,623) (18,334,555) Unfunded Requests (from Reserve)
New Library ($30M) $20M RDA BOND PROCEEDS (6,000,000) - - - - - - - - - Station 33/71 Rehab/Rebuild $23.6M RDA BONDS (2,400,000) - - - - - - - - - Dave Erwin Community Park ($19M) - (12,500,000) (3,000,000) - - - - - - - North Sphere Regional Park ($30M) - - - - - - (1,500,000) (1,250,000) (14,000,000) (13,000,000) North Sphere Stormwater - Channel Projects (1,000,000) - (6,000,000) (7,500,000) - - - - Henderson Trailhead Improvements - (2,000,000) - - - - - - - Other Imps (Assumes all Measure G Funds Used) (1,326,545) (4,000,000) (8,505,021) (10,430,277) (3,801,637) (2,358,953) (8,305,369) (8,489,471) Estimated Amount from Measure G 9,400,000 12,030,561 11,505,021 10,430,277 9,801,637 9,858,953 9,805,369 9,739,471 9,956,674 10,174,920 Requests from GF Reserve $ (1,326,545) $ (6,469,439) $ (0) $ 0 $ - $ (0) $ 0 $ (0) $ (4,043,326) $ (2,825,080) Est. Ending General Fund Balance $ 116,523,943 $ 108,139,822 $ 106,170,762 $ 102,200,854 $ 103,868,224 $ 95,288,266 $ 84,092,998 $ 70,678,930 $ 50,844,981 $ 29,685,346 344
Schedule 4 – Reserve Policy Changes w 10 Yr CIP plus HA Reserve 10-Year Cash Flow Projections
2 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 FY 2032-33 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35 Est. General Fund Bal $ 116,523,943 $ 108,139,822 $ 106,170,762 $ 102,200,854 $ 103,868,224 $ 95,288,266 $ 84,092,998 $ 70,678,930 $ 50,844,981 $ 29,685,346 Annual Percentage Reserve Funded 168% 149% 143% 152% 147% 127% 113% 88% 63% 39% Non-Spendable (Leave Balances and Trust Accounts) 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 Reserve Requirement - Per Current Policy

ASSIGNED
GF Operating Reserve (Innovation) (10% of Rev) 11,168,875 11,652,967 12,090,237 12,346,049 12,595,595 12,868,621 13,133,251 13,460,627 13,826,063 14,201,651

COMMITTED
GF Emergency Reserve (15% of Rev) 16,753,313 17,479,451 18,135,355 18,519,073 18,893,392 19,302,932 19,699,877 20,190,941 20,739,094 21,302,476 Liability Reserve ($4M) 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 Emplymnt Bene Reserve (50% for PERS chg in Disc Rate) 10,697,122 10,804,093 10,912,134 11,021,255 11,131,468 11,242,783 11,355,211 11,468,763 11,583,450 11,699,285 Other Fund Stability Reserve (equal to 25% T-fer Out)
Capital Replacement Reserve - at Target Rate 6,441,035 7,001,035 7,841,035 6,485,361 8,759,446 8,847,040 8,935,511 9,024,866 9,115,114 9,206,266 Housing Replacement Reserve - at Target Rate 3,187,928 3,251,687 3,316,721 3,383,055 3,450,716 3,519,730 3,590,125 3,661,928 3,735,166 3,809,869 CIP Reserve (20% of CIP) 6,045,267 7,319,615 6,792,935 392,935 392,935 3,657,538 2,387,729 7,319,615 6,792,935 392,935 Equip Replacement Reserve (100% of hist cost of assets) 2,869,354 2,955,435 3,044,098 3,135,421 3,229,483 3,229,483 3,261,778 3,294,396 3,327,340 3,360,613 Econ Development/Community Investment
w/ROI 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 Total Required Reserve 69,280,300 72,581,688 74,249,920 67,400,554 70,570,440 74,785,532 74,480,886 80,538,540 81,236,567 76,090,500 Reserve Requirement Overfunded/(Underfunded) 47,243,643 35,558,134 31,920,842 34,800,300 33,297,784 20,502,734 9,612,112 (9,859,610) (30,391,586) (46,405,154)

16.7% Minimum Reserve per GFOA 18,652,022 19,460,456 20,190,696 20,617,902 21,034,643 21,490,597 21,932,530 22,479,248 23,089,525 23,716,757 35% Reserve Floor 39,091,064 40,785,386 42,315,829 43,211,171 44,084,582 45,040,174 45,966,379 47,112,196 48,391,220 49,705,778 Transferred with Budget Approval
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Schedule 5 – Reserve Policy Changes without Regional Park 10-Year Cash Flow Projections
1 TEN-YEAR FORECAST FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 FY 2032-33 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35 Estimated Revenue
Property Tax 14,712,737 15,006,992 15,307,132 15,613,274 15,925,540 16,244,050 16,568,931 16,900,310 17,238,316 17,583,083 Sales Tax (General 1%) 25,274,315 25,598,778 26,045,477 26,447,033 26,795,972 27,088,751 27,339,875 28,160,071 29,004,873 29,875,020 TOT & STR's 22,755,000 25,940,700 28,534,770 29,390,813 30,272,537 31,180,714 32,116,135 33,079,619 34,072,008 35,094,168 Measure G * 25,887,322 26,416,518 26,929,837 27,394,342 27,805,342 28,462,695 29,031,949 29,612,588 30,500,966 31,415,995 All Other GF Revenue 23,059,380 23,566,686 24,085,153 24,615,027 25,156,557 25,710,002 26,275,622 26,853,685 27,444,466 28,048,245 Combined GF Revenue 111,688,754 116,529,674 120,902,369 123,460,489 125,955,949 128,686,212 131,332,512 134,606,274 138,260,629 142,016,509 Estimated Expenditures
Salaries & Benefits 26,853,063 27,792,920 28,765,672 29,772,471 30,814,507 31,893,015 33,009,271 34,164,595 35,360,356 36,597,968 Professional Services 11,208,344 11,768,761 12,357,199 12,975,059 13,623,812 14,305,003 15,020,253 15,771,266 16,559,829 17,387,820 Public Safety 28,547,236 29,689,125 30,876,690 32,111,758 33,396,228 34,732,078 36,121,361 37,566,215 39,068,864 40,631,618 Other Ops 6,775,484 7,182,013 7,612,934 8,069,710 8,553,892 9,067,126 9,611,154 10,187,823 10,799,092 11,447,038 Repair & Maintenance 6,269,023 6,707,855 7,177,404 7,679,823 8,217,410 8,792,629 9,408,113 10,066,681 10,771,349 11,525,343 Events & Outside Agency Funding 2,111,135 2,237,803 2,372,071 2,514,396 2,665,259 2,825,175 2,994,685 3,174,366 3,364,828 3,566,718 Transfers to Other Funds (Leaves/AD's) 1,846,000 1,901,380 1,958,421 2,017,174 2,077,689 2,140,020 2,204,221 2,270,347 2,338,458 2,408,611 Transfer to Library Services 2,523,443 2,573,912 2,625,390 2,677,898 2,731,456 2,786,085 2,841,807 2,898,643 2,956,616 3,015,748 Transfer to Aquatic Facility Services 2,152,543 2,174,068 2,195,809 2,217,767 2,239,945 2,262,344 2,284,968 2,307,817 2,330,896 2,354,205 Transfer to Fire Services* 7,750,000 10,500,000 11,500,000 13,000,000 14,000,000 14,560,000 15,142,400 15,748,096 16,378,020 17,033,141 Total Operational Expenditures 96,036,271 102,527,838 107,441,592 113,036,056 118,320,200 123,363,475 128,638,231 134,155,849 139,928,307 145,968,210 CIP Related Transfers
Transfer to Projects* 10,726,545 12,030,561 11,505,021 10,430,277 1,964,673 9,858,953 9,805,369 9,739,471 9,956,674 10,174,920 Transfers for Facilities * 3,847,482 3,885,957 3,924,816 3,964,065 4,003,705 4,043,742 4,084,180 4,125,021 4,166,272 4,207,934 Total GF Expenditures 110,610,298 118,444,356 122,871,429 127,430,398 124,288,578 137,266,170 142,527,780 148,020,341 154,051,252 160,351,064 Est. Beginning General Fund Balance 116,772,032 116,523,943 108,139,822 106,170,762 102,200,854 103,868,224 95,288,266 84,092,998 70,678,930 54,888,308 Revenue over (under) expenditures 1,078,456 (1,914,682) (1,969,060) (3,969,908) 1,667,370 (8,579,958) (11,195,268) (13,414,068) (15,790,623) (18,334,555) Unfunded Requests (from Reserve)
New Library ($30M) $20M RDA BOND PROCEEDS (6,000,000) - - - - - - - - - Station 33/71 Rehab/Rebuild $23.6M RDA BONDS (2,400,000) - - - - - - - - - Dave Erwin Community Park ($19M) - (12,500,000) (3,000,000) - - - - - - - North Sphere Regional Park ($30M) - - - - - - - - - -
North Sphere Stormwater - Channel Projects (1,000,000) - (6,000,000) (7,500,000) - - - - Henderson Trailhead Improvements - (2,000,000) - - - - - - - - Other Imps (Assumes all Measure G Funds Used) (1,326,545) (4,000,000) (8,505,021) (10,430,277) (3,801,637) (2,358,953) (9,805,369) (9,739,471) (9,956,674) (10,174,920) Estimated Amount from Measure G 9,400,000 12,030,561 11,505,021 10,430,277 9,801,637 9,858,953 9,805,369 9,739,471 9,956,674 10,174,920 Requests from GF Reserve $ (1,326,545) $ (6,469,439) $ (0) $ 0 $ - $ (0) $ 0 $ (0) $ 0 $ (0) Est. Ending General Fund Balance $ 116,523,943 $ 108,139,822 $ 106,170,762 $ 102,200,854 $ 103,868,224 $ 95,288,266 $ 84,092,998 $ 70,678,930 $ 54,888,308 $ 36,553,753 346
Schedule 5 – Reserve Policy Changes without Regional Park 10-Year Cash Flow Projections
2 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 FY 2032-33 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35 Est. General Fund Bal $ 116,523,943 $ 108,139,822 $ 106,170,762 $ 102,200,854 $ 103,868,224 $ 95,288,266 $ 84,092,998 $ 70,678,930 $ 54,888,308 $ 36,553,753 Annual Percentage Reserve Funded 168% 149% 143% 152% 147% 127% 113% 88% 68% 48% Non-Spendable (Leave Balances and Trust Accounts) 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 Reserve Requirement - Per Current Policy

ASSIGNED
GF Operating Reserve (Innovation) (10% of Rev) 11,168,875 11,652,967 12,090,237 12,346,049 12,595,595 12,868,621 13,133,251 13,460,627 13,826,063 14,201,651

COMMITTED
GF Emergency Reserve (15% of Rev) 16,753,313 17,479,451 18,135,355 18,519,073 18,893,392 19,302,932 19,699,877 20,190,941 20,739,094 21,302,476 Liability Reserve ($4M) 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 Emplymnt Bene Reserve (50% for PERS chg in Disc Rate) 10,697,122 10,804,093 10,912,134 11,021,255 11,131,468 11,242,783 11,355,211 11,468,763 11,583,450 11,699,285 Other Fund Stability Reserve (equal to 25% T-fer Out)
Capital Replacement Reserve 6,441,035 7,001,035 7,841,035 6,485,361 8,759,446 8,847,040 8,935,511 9,024,866 9,115,114 9,206,266 Housing Replacement Reserve 3,187,928 3,251,687 3,316,721 3,383,055 3,450,716 3,519,730 3,590,125 3,661,928 3,735,166 3,809,869 CIP Reserve (20% of CIP) 6,045,267 7,319,615 6,792,935 392,935 392,935 3,657,538 2,387,729 7,319,615 6,792,935 392,935 Equip Replacement Reserve (100% of hist cost of assets) 2,869,354 2,955,435 3,044,098 3,135,421 3,229,483 3,229,483 3,261,778 3,294,396 3,327,340 3,360,613 Econ Development/Community Investment
w/ROI 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 Total Required Reserve 69,280,300 72,581,688 74,249,920 67,400,554 70,570,440 74,785,532 74,480,886 80,538,540 81,236,567 76,090,500 Reserve Requirement Overfunded/(Underfunded) 47,243,643 35,558,134 31,920,842 34,800,300 33,297,784 20,502,734 9,612,112 (9,859,609) (26,348,260) (39,536,747)

16.7% Minimum Reserve per GFOA 18,652,022 19,460,456 20,190,696 20,617,902 21,034,643 21,490,597 21,932,530 22,479,248 23,089,525 23,716,757 35% Reserve Floor 39,091,064 40,785,386 42,315,829 43,211,171 44,084,582 45,040,174 45,966,379 47,112,196 48,391,220 49,705,778 Transferred with Budget Approval
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Schedule 6 – Reserve Policy Changes with Financing Component 10-Year Cash Flow Projections
1 TEN-YEAR FORECAST FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 FY 2032-33 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35 Estimated Revenue
Property Tax 14,712,737 15,006,992 15,307,132 15,613,274 15,925,540 16,244,050 16,568,931 16,900,310 17,238,316 17,583,083 Sales Tax (General 1%) 25,274,315 25,598,778 26,045,477 26,447,033 26,795,972 27,088,751 27,339,875 28,160,071 29,004,873 29,875,020 TOT & STR's 22,755,000 25,940,700 28,534,770 29,390,813 30,272,537 31,180,714 32,116,135 33,079,619 34,072,008 35,094,168 Measure G * 25,887,322 26,416,518 26,929,837 27,394,342 27,805,342 28,462,695 29,031,949 29,612,588 30,500,966 31,415,995 All Other GF Revenue 23,059,380 23,566,686 24,085,153 24,615,027 25,156,557 25,710,002 26,275,622 26,853,685 27,444,466 28,048,245 Combined GF Revenue 111,688,754 116,529,674 120,902,369 123,460,489 125,955,949 128,686,212 131,332,512 134,606,274 138,260,629 142,016,509 Estimated Expenditures
Salaries & Benefits 26,853,063 27,792,920 28,765,672 29,772,471 30,814,507 31,893,015 33,009,271 34,164,595 35,360,356 36,597,968 Professional Services 11,208,344 11,768,761 12,357,199 12,975,059 13,623,812 14,305,003 15,020,253 15,771,266 16,559,829 17,387,820 Public Safety 28,547,236 29,689,125 30,876,690 32,111,758 33,396,228 34,732,078 36,121,361 37,566,215 39,068,864 40,631,618 Other Ops 6,775,484 7,182,013 7,612,934 8,069,710 8,553,892 9,067,126 9,611,154 10,187,823 10,799,092 11,447,038 Repair & Maintenance 6,269,023 6,707,855 7,177,404 7,679,823 8,217,410 8,792,629 9,408,113 10,066,681 10,771,349 11,525,343 Events & Outside Agency Funding 2,111,135 2,237,803 2,372,071 2,514,396 2,665,259 2,825,175 2,994,685 3,174,366 3,364,828 3,566,718 Transfers to Other Funds (Leaves/AD's) 1,846,000 1,901,380 1,958,421 2,017,174 2,077,689 2,140,020 2,204,221 2,270,347 2,338,458 2,408,611 Transfer to Library Services 2,523,443 2,573,912 2,625,390 2,677,898 2,731,456 2,786,085 2,841,807 2,898,643 2,956,616 3,015,748 Transfer to Aquatic Facility Services 2,152,543 2,174,068 2,195,809 2,217,767 2,239,945 2,262,344 2,284,968 2,307,817 2,330,896 2,354,205 Transfer to Fire Services* 7,750,000 10,500,000 11,500,000 13,000,000 14,000,000 14,560,000 15,142,400 15,748,096 16,378,020 17,033,141 Total Operational Expenditures 96,036,271 102,527,838 107,441,592 113,036,056 118,320,200 123,363,475 128,638,231 134,155,849 139,928,307 145,968,210 CIP Related Transfers
Transfer to Projects* 10,726,545
Transfers for Facilities * 3,847,482 3,885,957 3,924,816 3,964,065 4,003,705 4,043,742 4,084,180 4,125,021 4,166,272 4,207,934 Total GF Expenditures 110,610,298 106,413,795 111,366,409 117,000,120 122,323,905 127,407,217 132,722,411 138,280,871 144,094,578 150,176,145 Est. Beginning General Fund Balance 116,772,032 116,523,943 123,139,823 129,175,783 132,136,152 132,268,195 130,047,190 125,157,292 117,982,694 108,648,746 Revenue over (under) expenditures 1,078,456 10,115,879 9,535,960 6,460,369 3,632,043 1,278,995 (1,389,899) (3,674,597) (5,833,949) (8,159,635) Unfunded Requests (from Reserve)
New Library ($30M) $20M RDA BOND PROCEEDS (6,000,000)
Station 33/71 Rehab/Rebuild $23.6M RDA BONDS (2,400,000) Debt Service Payment (3,500,000) (3,500,000) (3,500,000) (3,500,000) (3,500,000) (3,500,000) (3,500,000) (3,500,000) (3,500,000) Dave Erwin Community Park ($19M)
North Sphere Regional Park ($30M)
North Sphere Stormwater - Channel Projects (1,000,000)
Henderson Trailhead Improvements
Other Imps (Assumes all Measure G Funds Res) (1,326,545) (12,030,561) (11,505,021) (10,430,277) (9,801,637) (9,858,953) (9,805,369) (9,739,471) (9,956,674) (10,174,920) Estimated Amount from Measure G 9,400,000 12,030,561 11,505,021 10,430,277 9,801,637 9,858,953 9,805,369 9,739,471 9,956,674 10,174,920 Requests from GF Reserve $ (1,326,545) $ (3,500,000) $ (3,500,000) $ (3,500,000) $ (3,500,000) $ (3,500,000) $ (3,500,000) $ (3,500,000) $ (3,500,000) $ (3,500,000) Est. Ending General Fund Balance $ 116,523,943 $ 123,139,823 $ 129,175,783 $ 132,136,152 $ 132,268,195 $ 130,047,190 $ 125,157,292 $ 117,982,694 $ 108,648,746 $ 96,989,110 348
Schedule 6 – Reserve Policy Changes with Financing Component 10-Year Cash Flow Projections
2 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 FY 2032-33 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35 Est. General Fund Bal $ 116,523,943 $ 123,139,823 $ 129,175,783 $ 132,136,152 $ 132,268,195 $ 130,047,190 $ 125,157,292 $ 117,982,694 $ 108,648,746 $ 96,989,110 Annual Percentage Reserve Funded 168% 170% 174% 196% 187% 174% 168% 146% 134% 127% Non-Spendable (Leave Balances and Trust Accounts) 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 3,117,405 Reserve Requirement - Per Current Policy

ASSIGNED
GF Operating Reserve (Innovation) (10% of Rev) 11,168,875 11,652,967 12,090,237 12,346,049 12,595,595 12,868,621 13,133,251 13,460,627 13,826,063 14,201,651

COMMITTED
GF Emergency Reserve (15% of Rev) 16,753,313 17,479,451 18,135,355 18,519,073 18,893,392 19,302,932 19,699,877 20,190,941 20,739,094 21,302,476 Liability Reserve ($4M) 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 Emplymnt Bene Reserve (50% for PERS chg in Disc Rate) 10,697,122 10,804,093 10,912,134 11,021,255 11,131,468 11,242,783 11,355,211 11,468,763 11,583,450 11,699,285 Other Fund Stability Reserve (equal to 25% T-fer Out)
Capital Replacement Reserve 6,441,035 7,001,035 7,841,035 6,485,361 8,759,446 8,847,040 8,935,511 9,024,866 9,115,114 9,206,266 Housing Replacement Reserve 3,187,928 3,251,687 3,316,721 3,383,055 3,450,716 3,519,730 3,590,125 3,661,928 3,735,166 3,809,869 CIP Reserve (20% of CIP) 6,045,267 7,319,615 6,792,935 392,935 392,935 3,657,538 2,387,729 7,319,615 6,792,935 392,935 Equip Replacement Reserve (100% of hist cost of assets) 2,869,354 2,955,435 3,044,098 3,135,421 3,229,483 3,229,483 3,261,778 3,294,396 3,327,340 3,360,613 Econ Development/Community Investment w/ROI 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 Total Required Reserve 69,280,300 72,581,688 74,249,920 67,400,554 70,570,440 74,785,532 74,480,886 80,538,540 81,236,567 76,090,500 Reserve Requirement Overfunded/(Underfunded) 47,243,643 50,558,134 54,925,863 64,735,598 61,697,756 55,261,658 50,676,405 37,444,155 27,412,178 20,898,611

16.7% Minimum Reserve per GFOA 18,652,022 19,460,456 20,190,696 20,617,902 21,034,643 21,490,597 21,932,530 22,479,248 23,089,525 23,716,757 35% Reserve Floor 39,091,064 40,785,386 42,315,829 43,211,171 44,084,582 45,040,174 45,966,379 47,112,196 48,391,220 49,705,778 Transferred with Budget Approval
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026- _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2018-73 AND

ADOPTING A REVISED RESERVE POLICY
WHEREAS, the City desires to ensure that there is sufficient capital available at all times to meet its operating, equipment replacement, capital project, employment benefits, and other substantial obligations; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to formalize its reserve policies; and WHEREAS, the City desires to reserve capital for unanticipated and unforeseeable expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to establish a buffer should revenue estimates in any year not meet projections; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has been presented with a Reserve Policy in the form attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A and by this reference incorporated herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF PALM DESERT DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. The City Council hereby adopts the Reserve Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to implement, administer, and periodically review and update the Reserve Policy, consistent with applicable law and City policy.

Section 4. The Reserve Policy shall be incorporated into the City’s Administrative Procedures as Policy No. FIN-003a.

Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption 351
RESOLUTION 2026- ______