Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - April 09, 2026
1. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Pradetto.
3. INSPIRATION
Councilmember Quintanilla.
4. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Shah
5. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
5.a
PRESENTATION - KEY TO THE CITY: RON GREGORY
1. 4.9.26 Ron Gregory Day.pdf
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
7. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
8. 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.
9. 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.
9.a
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_Mar26_2026 - English.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_Mar26_2026 - English.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of March 26, 2026.
9.b
APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
1. 2026-03-18_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1_PR.pdf
2. 2026-03-19_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1_W3.pdf
3. 2026-03-20_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1.pdf
4. 2026-03-26_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 3/18/2026 to 3/26/2026.
9.c
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT C45120A WITH ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR THE FIRE STATION 102 GERALD FORD DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. CFA00010)
1. Approve Amendment No.1 to ERSC for Project CFA00010.pdf
2. 01 ERSC Amendment 1.pdf
3. 02 ERSC Exhibit A-1.pdf
4. 03 ESRC Executed Contract NO. C45120A.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C45120A with Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC), Inc., for additional services in an amount not to exceed $24,300.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the amendment.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
9.d
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. C41450 WITH HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES (HDL) TO CONTINUE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND FEES ADMINISTRATION
1. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. C41450 WITH HINDERLITER, LLAMAS AND ASSOC (HDL) FOR BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND FEES.pdf
2. 1. Draft Professional Services Amendment.pdf
3. 2. Executed Agreement C41450.pdf
4. 3. Executed Amendment No. 1 .pdf
5. 4. Executed Amendment No. 2.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C41450 with Hinderliter, De Llamas and Associates (HdL) to extend the agreement for a term of up to one (1) year, administered on a month-to-month basis.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment and any related documents necessary to implement the agreement.
9.e
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. C40870 WITH PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM, INC., FOR THE LEASE OF THE FAYE SARKOWSKY SCULPTURE GARDEN LOCATED AT ENTRADA DEL PASEO
1. FIRST AMENDMENT-C40870 PSAM FAYE SARKOWKSY SCULPTURE GARDEN.pdf
2. 01 FIRST AMENDMENT- C40870 PSAM FAYE SARKOWSKY SCULPTURE GARDEN.pdf
3. 02 Contract C40870 - Lease Agreement.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the First Amendment to Contract No. C40870 with Palm Springs Art Museum, Inc., for the lease of the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden located at Entrada del Paseo.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and all documents necessary to effectuate this action.
10. 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.
10.a
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 5.10.130 TO CHAPTER 5.10 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL FACILITATOR ACT OF 2025 REGARDING SHORT-TERM RENTAL FACILITATOR REPORTING – CEQA DETERMINATION
1. TOT Ordinance Update.pdf
2. 01 Proposed Ordinance.pdf
3. Supplemental Material - Presentation.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
1.Find that the adoption of the proposed ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378 and 15061(b)(3), as set forth herein.
2.Introduce an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 5.10.130 TO CHAPTER 5.10 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL FACILITATOR ACT OF 2025 (SENATE BILL 346) REGARDING SHORT-TERM RENTAL FACILITATOR REPORTING AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA.”
10.b
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS
1. Code of Conduct.pdf
2. 01 Resolution - Code of Conduct.pdf
3. 02 Exhibit A - Palm Desert Code of Conduct.pdf
4. 03 Sample Code of Conduct.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS.”
11. 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.
11.a
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.26 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CAMPING
1. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.26 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CAMPING.pdf
2. 01 Chapter 9.26 Redline.pdf
3. 02 Draft Ordinance - Unlawful Camping .pdf
4. 03 Exhibit A - Chapter 9.26 Proposed Amendment .pdf
5. 04 Presentation.pdf
6. Supplemental Material - Revised Presentation.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Hold a public hearing and introduce an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.26 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CAMPING AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.”
11.b
ADOPT AND APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL ACTION PLANS FOR PROGRAM YEARS 2023 AND 2024
1. CDBG Substantial Amendments PY 2023-2024.pdf
2. 01 PY23 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 3.pdf
3. 02 PY24 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 3.pdf
4. 03 CDBG Substantial Amendments Presentation.pdf
5. Supplemental Material - Revised Presentation .pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a public hearing, receive public testimony, and approve the Substantial Amendment to the Program Year (PY) 2023 and 2024 Annual Action Plans.
Adopt the Substantial Amendment to PY 2023 to reallocate $125,000 in unspent funds to the City of Palm Desert Housing Authority for capital improvement projects.
Adopt the Substantial Amendment to PY 2024 to reallocate $5,000 in unspent funds to the City of Palm Desert Housing Authority for capital improvement projects.
Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds for the applicable CDBG Accounts, if necessary to implement the approved amendments.
Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the actions taken herewith.
11.c
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER GUIDELINES SECTION 15183, AND APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 39307, PORTOLA SPRINGS PROJECT
1. Portola Springs Appeal.pdf
2. 01 Draft City Council Resolution.pdf
3. 02 Planning Commission Staff Report and attachments February 17, 2026.pdf
4. 03 Supplemental Materials Planning Commission February 17, 2026.pdf
5. 04 February 17, 2026 Letter from Applicant requesting staff to consider CEQA streamlining.pdf
6. 05 February 17, 2026 Comment Letter from SAFER for Planning Commission.pdf
7. 06 Minutes Planning Commission Feb17, 2026.pdf
8. 07 Appeal Application.pdf
9. 08 March 23, 2026 Response letter from Applicant related to Appeal Claims.pdf
10. 09 Public Hearing Notice Appeal.pdf
11. Supplemental Material - Appendices to Addemdum Portola Springs.pdf
12. Supplemental Material - Public Comments.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, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 39307 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 156 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL Lots LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FRANK SINATRA DRIVE AND PORTOLA AVENUE AND APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH#2022120165)
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15183.”
12. ADJOURNMENT
13. 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