Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - March 26, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 3:00 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: March 12, 2026
Public Comments:
4.b
Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Public Comments:
4.c
Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Public Comments:
4.d
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2 Public Comments:
5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Trubee
7. INSPIRATION
Councilmember Quintanilla
8. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Shah
9. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
9.a
PROCLAMATION: FRANK LOCATELL
1. Frank Locatell.pdf
9.b
PROCLAMATION: RECOGNIZING GOVERNMENT FINANCE PROFESSIONALS WEEK
1. Recognizing Government Finance Professionals Week.pdf
9.c
PROCLAMATION: WATER CONSERVATION MONTH
1. 3.26.26 Water Conservation Month.pdf
9.d
PROCLAMATION: DR. DOUG WALKER
1. Doug Walker.pdf
9.e
PRESENTATION: COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD UPDATE
10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
10.a
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT UPDATE
1. Supplemental Material - RSO update.pdf
11. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
12. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the City Council for a separate discussion.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
13.a
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_Mar12_2026 - English.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_Mar12_2026 - English.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of March 12, 2026.
13.b
APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
1. 2026-03-05_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1__W3.pdf
2. 2026-03-11_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1.pdf
3. 2026-03-12_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 3/5/2026 to 3/12/2026.
13.c
FEBRUARY 2026 PROCUREMENT REPORT
1. Procurement Report February 2026.pdf
2. February 2026 Procurement Report V2.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the monthly Procurement Report for February 2026.
13.d
RATIFICATION OF LETTER SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1632 (JOHNSON) - TRESPASS
1. Letter of Support - AB 1632 Trespassing.pdf
2. 01 Letter - AB 1632 - Trespassing.pdf
3. 02 AB 1632 Bill Text.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify the issuance of the letter supporting Assembly Bill 1632 (Johnson) relating to trespass enforcement procedures.
13.e
RATIFICATION OF LETTERS REGARDING KRATOM REGULATION AND ASSEMBLY BILL 1088 (BAINS)
1. Letters - Kratom Regulation.pdf
2. 01 Kratom - CVAG Public Safety Committee - Kratom.pdf
3. 02 AB 1088 - Kratom.pdf
4. 03 AB 1088 Kratom - Bill Text.pdf
5. 04 AB 1088 Kratom - Bill Analysis.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify the issuance of a letter to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Public Safety Committee, encouraging evaluation of a coordinated regional approach to synthetic kratom regulation and youth protections Ratify the issuance of a letter supporting Assembly Bill 1088 (Bains) relating to statewide public health standards for kratom products.
13.f
RATIFICATION OF LETTERS SUPPORTING FISCAL YEAR 2027 CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING / COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUESTS
1. Support Letters for Congressional Funding.pdf
2. 01 Letters of Support – Indian Wells, CVAG, CVWD, PSP, and SunLine Transit.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify the issuance of letters supporting Fiscal Year 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending / Community Project Funding requests submitted by regional agencies and jurisdictions.
13.g
RATIFICATION OF LETTER SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1855 (GONZALEZ) – PASSENGER RAIL CEQA EXEMPTIONS
1. Letter of Support - AB 1855.pdf
2. 01 AB 1855 Passenger Rail CEQA.pdf
3. 02 AB 1855 Fact Sheet.pdf
4. 03 AB 1855 Bill Text.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify the issuance of the letter supporting Assembly Bill 1855 (Gonzalez) - Passenger Rail CEQA Exemptions.
13.h
RATIFICATION OF LETTER SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 2002 (SOLACHE) - REGIONAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING
1. Letter of Support - AB 2002.pdf
2. 01 AB 2002 REAP.pdf
3. 02 AB 2002 Fact Sheet.pdf
4. 03 AB 2002 Bill Text.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify the issuance of the letter supporting Assembly Bill 2002 (Solache) relating to the Regional Early Action Planning program.
13.i
REVIEW THE 2025 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS AND AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH, AND DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. 2025 GP and HE APR Report CC.pdf
2. 01 2025 General Plan and Housing Element APR.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize City staff to submit the General Plan and the Housing Element Annual Progress Reports to the State Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
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AMENDMENTS TO THE EL PASEO VILLAGE PUBLIC PARKING EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND THE PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE EL PASEO VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER
1. SECOND AMENDMENT-EL PASEO VILLAGE PARKING EASMENT AGREEMENT AND PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN.pdf
2. 01 El Paseo Village Public Parking Easement Agreement.pdf
3. 02 El Paseo Village Public Parking Easement - First Amendment.pdf
4. 03 Second Amendment-EPV Public Parking Agreement Easement.pdf
5. 04 Second Amendment- EPV Parking Management Agreement Plan.pdf
6. 05 Electrify America-EV Charging Stations.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Second Amendment to the El Paseo Village Public Parking Easement Agreement between the City of Palm Desert and The Gardens on El Paseo LLC.
Approve the Second Amendment to the Parking Management Plan (PMP) for the El Paseo Village Shopping Center Public Parking Easement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to implement the project.
13.k
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. C44960 WITH PFM ASSET MANAGEMENT, A DIVISION OF U.S. BANCORP ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICES
1. PFM Asset Mgmt Amendment No. 1.pdf
2. 01 Amendment No. 1 - C44960.pdf
3. 02 C44960 Executed Contract.pdf
4. 03 Quarterly Investment Report - City of Palm Desert Q4 25 .pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment 1 to Contract No. C44960 with PFM Asset Management, a division of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. to extend the contract term for investment management and advisory services through June 30, 2027.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the amendment.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and all documents necessary to effectuate this action.
13.l
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE 2026 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
1. 2026 Goal Setting Resolution.pdf
2. 01 Resolution - 2026 Council Goals.pdf
3. 02 City Council Goals - Work Plans.pdf
4. 03 2026 Goals Presentation.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2026-012 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY COUNCIL GOALS FOR THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR.” Receive and file the proposed work plans and preliminary funding information.
Appoint Councilmember Harnik and Councilmember Nestande to a 2-by-2 subcommittee with the Palm Springs Unified School District.
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
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND THE PALM DESERT EMPLOYEES ORGANIZATION (PDEO) AND AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
1. Approval of PDEO MOU and Unrepresentative Agreement .pdf
2. 01 Memorandum of Understanding with PDEO.pdf
3. 02 Agreement with Unrepresented Employees.pdf
4. Supplemental Material - City Council Negotiations PP FINAL.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Palm Desert and the Palm Desert Employee Organization (PDEO), effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031.
Approve the Agreement between the City of Palm Desert and Unrepresented Employees effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031.
Authorize the City Manager to take actions to implement the MOU and agreement between the City of Palm Desert, PDEO, and Unrepresented Employees.
14.b
CONSIDERATION OF THE PALM DESERT CIVIC CENTER SKATE PARK OPERATIONAL MODEL AND POTENTIAL TRANSITION TO AN UNSUPERVISED PILOT
1. Consider the Operational Model for the Civic Center Skate Park.pdf
2. 01 C32410 Agreement - DRD.pdf
3. Supplemental Material - Skate Park Presentation.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Implement a 12-month pilot program for the Civic Center Skate Park as an unsupervised facility, while ensuring compliance with California Health and Safety Code § 115800 through required signage and enforcement of protective equipment requirements.
Authorize the City Manager to execute any amendment or related documents to Contract No. C32410, if necessary, to implement the City Council’s direction, including the 12-month pilot period
14.c
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. C49180C WITH TILDEN-COIL CONSTRUCTORS, INC., FOR NEW LIBRARY FACILITY (PROJECT NO. CFA00027)
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C49180C for Tilden-Coil Constructors Inc. on New Library Facility Project.pdf
2. 01 C49180C Tilden-Coil Amendment No.1.pdf
3. 02 Tilden-Coil Proposal.pdf
4. 03 C49180C Progressive Design-Build Contract_Tilden-Coil 11.13.25.pdf
5. 04 Presentation - Approve Tilden-Coil Amendment No.1.pdf
6. Supplemental Material - Revised Presentation - Approve Tilden-Coil Amendment No.1.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C49180C with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc. on the New Library Facility Project, to compensate completed preconstruction and design services, and add demolition of the Parkview Office Building to the contract, reducing the total compensation from $1,737,227 to $1,068,460 ($86,451 Progressive Design-Build Services plus $982,009 Demolition) as Tilden-Coil’s final scope of work for the project.
Authorize maintaining contingency in the amount of $170,000 for unforeseen expenses related to demolition.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the amendments .
Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith .
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.
None.
16. ADJOURNMENT
17. PUBLIC NOTICES
Agenda Related Materials:
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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