Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - February 12, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 3:15 P.M.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on items contained only on the Closed Session Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of this agenda.
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
4. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
RECOMMENDATION:
The following items were considered in closed session:
4.a
Closed Session Meeting Minutes: December 11, 2025
Public Comments:
4.b
Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Public Comments:
4.c
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2 Public Comments:
4.d
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)4 Public Comments:
4.e
Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Public Comments:
5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Nestande
7. INSPIRATION
Mayor Pro Tem Pradetto
8. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Shah
9. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
9.a
VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS UPDATE
1. Supplemental Material - Visit Greater Palm Springs.pdf
10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
10.a
DESERT WILLOW AWARD RECOGNITION FROM 59CLUB
1. Desert Willow Golf Resort Gold Flag IG Tile.pdf
2. Leading Individual Golf Visit Experience IG Tile.pdf
3. Food and Beverage Manager of The Year IG Tile.pdf
4. Retail Manager of the Year IG Tile.pdf
5. Superintendent of the Year Desert Willow IG Tile.pdf
11. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
12. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Supplemental Material - Non Agenda Public Comments.pdf This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the City Council for a separate discussion.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
13.a
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_Jan22_2026 - English.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of January 22, 2026.
13.b
APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
1. 2026-01-15_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1.pdf
2. 2026-01-22_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1.pdf
3. 2026-01-29_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 1/15/2026 to 1/29/2026.
13.c
RECEIVE AND FILE APPLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. ABC - D'Coffee Bouteaque.pdf
2. ABC - Red Lobster.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for:
D' Coffee Bouteaque at 36901 Cook Street, Suites 8 & 9, Palm Desert, CA 92211-6112 Red Lobster #6378 at 72291 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260-2744
13.d
AMENDMENT TO THE 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
1. 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule - revision.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the cancellation of the regular City Council meeting of September 24, 2026, to accommodate City Council participation in the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
13.e
ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE EL PASEO PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
1. EPPBID Resignation (Fletcher).pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
With regret, accept the resignation of David Fletcher from the El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board effective January 15, 2026.
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AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
1. Out of State Travel .pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve additional out-of-state travel as outlined in the staff report, consistent with the City’s Travel Policy.
13.g
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MIDYEAR BUDGET STATUS AND STAFF ALLOCATION UPDATE
1. FY 2025-26 Midyear Budget and Staff Allocation Update.pdf
2. 01 Resolution.pdf
3. 02 Exhibit A - Allocated Positions.pdf
4. 03 Resolution 2025-052.pdf
5. Supplemental Material - 2026-02-12 QA Memo.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file Fiscal Year 2025-26 Midyear Budget Status Update.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-007 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, RATIFYING CHANGES TO EXHIBIT “A” ALLOCATED POSITIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-052, ADOPTING AUTHORIZED CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOCATED POSITIONS, SALARY SCHEDULE, AND SALARY RANGES.”
13.h
RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AUDITED ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
1. RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AUDITED ACFR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025.pdf
2. Att. 1 City of Palm Desert ACFR FS Final 01-29-2026.pdf
3. Att. 2 City of Palm Desert Auditor Communication Letter Final 1-29-26.pdf
4. Att. 3 City of Palm Desert Report on IC Final 1-29-26.pdf
5. Att. 4 Appropriations Limit Calculation.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the City of Palm Desert for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
13.i
AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TRI-STAR CONTRACTING II, INC., FOR THE MOUNTAIN VIEW RETENTION BASIN PROJECT (CDR00007) – CEQA DETERMINATION
1. Award Construction Contract for Mountain View Retention Basin.pdf
2. 01 Tri-Star Construction Contract.pdf
3. 02 Tri-Star Construction Bid.pdf
4. 03 Performance and Payment Bonds.pdf
5. 04 CEQA Notice of Exemption.pdf
6. 05 Vicinity Map.pdf
7. Supplemental Material - 2026-02-12 QA Memo(1).pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Award a construction contract no. C50470, including Bid Alternate #1, to Tri-Star Contracting II, Inc., of Desert Hot Springs, California, in the amount of $2,082,687.30, plus a $200,000 contingency for unforeseen expenses.
Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds in the amount of $967,552.30 from unobligated Capital Improvement Fund Reserves to Account No. 4004159-4219100.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any written requests for change orders up to the contingency amount, amendments, and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action, in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 3.30.170(B).
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC) and the City Clerk to file the NOC upon satisfactory completion of the Project.
Make a finding that the project is categorically exempt from further review under the California Environmental Air Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), Class 3, Section 15303 (Small Structures)
and 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land)
and authorize the City Engineer to submit Notice of Exemption.
13.j
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT NO. A47670, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN KALISKI ARCHITECTS TO ADD A VIEWS ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS COMPONENT AND EXTEND THE CONTRACT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
1. Approve Contract Amendment with JKA for Views Analysis.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Professional Services Amendment.pdf
3. Supplemental Material - 2026-02-12 QA Memo(2).pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with John Kaliski Architects (JKA) to increase the contract amount by $36,677 to incorporate a comprehensive views analysis and recommendations component into the ongoing contract, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $264,839.
Extend the term of the Professional Services Agreement through June 30, 2027.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any change orders or amendments, including extensions of the agreement, provided such actions remain within the approved amount.
14. ACTION CALENDAR
The public may comment on individual Action Items within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda.
14.a
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND DESIGNATING CERTAIN APPOINTED BODIES AND OFFICIALS FOR TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT AND APPLICABLE ETHICS AND FISCAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
1. Conflict of Interest Code and Required Trainings.pdf
2. 01 Resolution - Conflict of Interest Code.pdf
3. 02 Resolution - Reimbursement and Training.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-008 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-070.” Adopt Resolution No. 2026-009 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND TASK FORCES AS ELIGIBLE FOR TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT AND IDENTIFYING OFFICIALS SUBJECT TO STATE-MANDATED ETHICS AND FISCAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.”
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The public may comment on individual public hearing items within the three-minute time limit. The applicant or appellant will be provided up to ten minutes to make their presentation. If other speakers provide comments, the applicant or appellant will be given an opportunity to offer rebuttal comments for up to three additional minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of this agenda.
15.a
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED PLAN FOR BOND ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE PALM DESERT FAMILY HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF COOK STREET AND FRANK SINATRA DRIVE (SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 2026-001)
1. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED PLAN FOR BOND ISSUANCE.pdf
2. 01 Resolution 2026-.pdf
3. 02 2026-01-08; Indemnity Agreement - Sinatra Family Housing, LP.pdf
4. 03 Indemnity Agreement Amendment No. 1.pdf
5. 04 Public Hearing 10-Day Notice.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing and receive public comments under the requirements of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), in connection with the proposed issuance, in one or more series, of exempt facility bonds for a qualified residential rental project pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the Code by the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”), a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, in an amount not to exceed Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000) (the “Bonds”). The Bonds will finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of the Palm Desert Family Housing Project, a 298 unit multifamily affordable rental housing development (295 income restricted units and 3 manager units) located at the northwest corner of Cook Street and Frank Sinatra Drive (APN 694-200-021) in Palm Desert, California (the “Project”).
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-010 entitled, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF PALM DESERT FAMILY HOUSING AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO,” approving the issuance of the Bonds by CMFA for the benefit of Sinatra Family Housing, LP, a partnership of which Compass for Affordable Housing (the “Developer”) or a related person to the Developer is the general partner, to provide for the financing of the Project. Such adoption is solely for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code, and California Government Code Sections 6500 et seq. This action is intended to supersede Resolution No. 2026-001 solely for TEFRA public approval purposes with respect to the Bonds and the Project.
Ratify the Indemnity Agreement previously executed with Sinatra Family Housing, LP, and authorize the Mayor or City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Indemnity Agreement, in substantially the form attached.
15.b
APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER GUIDELINES SECTION 15183, AND APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE CATAVINA RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
1. Catavina Appeal Continuance.pdf
2. 01 Draft City Council Resolution.pdf
3. 02 Planning Commission Staff Report November 18, 2025.pdf
4. 03 PC Draft Resolution 2904.pdf
5. 03a Exhibit A ISMND Response to Comments and MMRP.pdf
6. 03b Exhibit B PP25-0003 Conditions of Approval.pdf
7. 04 Appeal Application.pdf
8. 05 PP25-0003 Site Layout Plan.pdf
9. 06 SAFER PC Comment.pdf
10. 07 CEQA Notice of Intent.pdf
11. 08 Community Engagement Letter.pdf
12. 09 Public Hearing Notice.pdf
13. 10 Response Letter to CDFW12.12.25 - City copy.pdf
14. 11 Responding to DTSC Comments (12-15-25) - City copy.pdf
15. 12 January 6, 2026 SAFER Comments.pdf
16. 13 January 28, 2026 Applicant Comments.pdf
17. 14 February 4, 2026 Memorandum re Project Qualification for Exemption Under CEQA Guideline Section.pdf
18. Supplemental Material - 2026-02-12 QA Memo(3).pdf
19. Supplemental Material - Appeal PP-EA25-0003 - CC Presentation 2.12.2026.pdf
20. Supplemental Material - Public Comment .pdf
21. Supplemental Material - Public Comment 2.pdf
22. Supplemental Material - Memo.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Hold a public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL AND CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT AN INITIAL STUDY MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 546 SINGLE FAMILY UNIT RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY LOCATED SOUTH OF FRANK SINATRA DRIVE AND WEST OF PORTOLA AVENUE, AND FIND THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15183.”
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THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 96-1 WITH WVC RANCHO MIRAGE, INC. (FORMERLY STARWOOD) FOR THE DESERT WILLOW WESTIN, AND FIND THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
1. DA25-0001 Amendment to DA96-1 for Desert Willow CC.pdf
2. Attachment 1 Draft Ordinance.pdf
3. Attachment 2 Development Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment 3 DA and Amendments 1 and 2.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Public Hearing Notice.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 96-1 BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND WVC RANCHO MIRAGE, INC. (FORMERLY STARWOOD) FOR DESERT WILLOW WESTIN, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY SIX (6) MONTHS TO AUGUST 27, 2026, AND FINDING THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.”
16. INFORMATION ITEMS
17. ADJOURNMENT
18. PUBLIC NOTICES
Agenda Related Materials:
Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items considered in open session, and documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for public inspection at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.palmdesert.gov
by clicking “
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Americans with Disabilities Act:
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Michelle Nance, Assistant City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda for the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency for the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority, was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website www.palmdesert.gov
no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
/S/ Michelle Nance
Assistant City Clerk