Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - March 12, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 3:30 P.M.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on items contained only on the Closed Session Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of this agenda.
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
4. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
RECOMMENDATION:
The following items were considered in closed session:
4.a
Closed Session Meeting Minutes: February 26, 2026
Public Comments:
4.b
Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Public Comments:
5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Harnik
7. INSPIRATION
Mayor Trubee
8. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Shah
9. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
9.a
PRESENTATION - MINI MUSTER MONTH
1. Mini-muster Month.pdf
9.b
PRESENTATION - ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCE CENTER (ERC) ANNUAL REPORT UPDATE
1. PD ERC Report_annual_2025_final.pdf
2. 2025_Annual_ PD ERC results.pdf
9.c
PRESENTATION - RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (RUHS BH), MATURE ADULT PROGRAM
1. RUHS one page summary flier 2-2026.pdf
10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
11. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
12. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. 12 Non-Agenda Public Comment 1.pdf
2. 12 Non-Agenda Public Comment 2.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 - StudySession_Feb26_2026 - English.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_Feb26_2026 - English.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of February 26, 2026.
13.b
APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
1. 2026-02-19_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1.pdf
2. 2026-02-26_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 2/19/2026 to 2/26/2026.
13.c
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR ISSUANCE OF THE KEY TO THE CITY
1. Key to the City - Ron Gregory.pdf
2. 01 Resolution 2025-072.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the issuance of the Key to the City to Ron Gregory pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-072 and the Ceremonial Recognition Policy.
13.d
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 2026 WORK PLAN FRAMEWORK AND SUBCOMMITTEE STRUCTURE
1. Public Safety Committee 2026 Work Plan .pdf
2. 01 Public Safety Committee City Staff Report - February 10, 2026.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the Public Safety Committee’s 2026 work plan framework.
Acknowledge the Committee’s action creating three subcommittees to guide 2026 priorities: Traffic, Budget, and Innovative Technology.
13.e
ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM HOUSING COMMISSION
1. Resignation from Housing Commission - Firestine.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
With regret, accept the resignation of Andrew Firestine from the Housing Commission effective February 9, 2026.
13.f
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1443 AMENDING CHAPTERS 8.34 AND 8.36 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TOBACCO RETAILER LICENSING, SMOKING REGULATIONS, FLAVORED TOBACCO LAW COMPLIANCE, AND KRATOM SALES AND POSSESSION
1. 2nd Reading Ordinance No. 1443.pdf
2. Ordinance No. 1443 .pdf
3. Supplemental Material - 13f Public Comments.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1443 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 8.34 AND 8.36 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TOBACCO RETAILER LICENSING AND SMOKING REGULATIONS TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA FLAVORED TOBACCO LAWS, REGULATE KRATOM SALES AND POSSESSION, AND ENHANCE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTIONS AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA.”
13.g
ADVANCE PAYMENT OF 2026 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION EXPENDITURES FROM FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ANNUAL BUDGET
1. PREPAYMENT OF 2026 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION EXPENDITURES.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve advance payment of expenditures in an amount not to exceed $169,838, to be included in the FY 2026-27 Annual Budget, for production of the 2026 Independence Day Celebration.
Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute vendor contracts and related agreements necessary for event production.
13.h
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN, LLP. (CLA) TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE REPORTING REQUIRED FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, JUNE 30, 2027 AND JUNE 30, 2028
1. AWARD CONTRACT TO CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN, LLP. (CLA), FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES.pdf
2. 01 Professional Services Agreement.pdf
3. 02 CLA Cost Proposal.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Award a Professional Services Agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP. (CLA), to perform professional auditing services for the reporting required in fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028, in the amount of $105,462 for the first year, and two subsequent years as outlined in the contract.
Authorize the Finance Director to negotiate and approve additional auditing or related professional services that may be necessary, in an amount reasonable for such services, and within available and previously approved budget appropriations.
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, amendments, and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action, in accordance with Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
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.
None.
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
APPROVE OUTSIDE AGENCY COMMITTEE FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2026-27 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
1. APPROVE OUTSIDE AGENCY FUNDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PY 2026-27 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN .pdf
2. 01 CDBG Funding Recommendations Budget Summary.pdf
3. 02 Public Hearing Notice - 30 Days English.pdf
4. 03 Public Hearing Notice - 30 Days Spanish.pdf
5. 04 Public Hearing Notice - 10 Days English and Spanish.pdf
6. 05 CDBG Presentation.pdf
7. CDBG Presentation FY 26-27.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a public hearing and accept public comment related to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year (PY) 2026-27.
Approve Outside Agency Funding Committee (Committee) recommendations for PY 2026-27 CDBG award of subrecipients, programs, and/or projects, and funding amounts as proposed.
Approve the use of the PY 2026-27 CDBG funding allocation awarded to the City of Palm Desert (City) by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the proposed funding of subrecipients' programs and/or projects recommended by the Committee.
Authorize staff to submit the recommended allocations to the County of Riverside Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS).
Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the actions taken herewith.
16. ADJOURNMENT
17. 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:
It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the city will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 346-0611, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Michelle Nance, 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