Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - May 28, 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: April 23, 2026
Public Comments:
4.b
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1 Public Comments:
4.c
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Public Comments:
4.d
Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Public Comments:
4.e
Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 11 Request for Action - Moreno.pdf
5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Trubee
7. INSPIRATION
Councilmember Moreno
8. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Shah
9. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
9.a
Mini Muster Program Presentation and Art Contest Certificate Distribution
9.b
Presentation: Sister Cities Foundation
1. Council Presentation May 28 2026 - Final.pdf
2. Sister Cities Handout.pdf
9.c
Proclamation: Paul A. Voth
10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
10.a
Riverside County Sheriff's Department Update
1. 2025 City of Palm Desert Crime Trends.pdf
10.b
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department Quarterly Update
1. Palm Desert 3rd Quarter 2026.pdf
10.c
Library Department Update
1. Supplemental Material - Library Updates.pdf
10.d
Internship Program Update
11. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
1. 11 Request for Action - Moreno.pdf
12. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Supplemental Material - Non-Agenda Public Comment 1.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, with the exception of items: 13.d, 13.f, and 13.h.
13.a
Approval of City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority Minutes
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_May14_2026 - English.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_May14_2026 - English.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of May 14, 2026.
13.b
Approval of Warrant Registers
1. 2026-05-08_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1.pdf
2. 2026-05-14_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 5/8/2026 to 5/14/2026.
13.c
April 2026 Procurement Report
1. Procurement Report April 2026.pdf
2. April_2026_Procurement_Transparency_Report FINAL.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the Procurement Report for April 2026.
13.e
Adoption of Ordinance 1450 Amending the Palm Desert Municipal Code relating to City Council Agendas and Request for Action
1. Ordinance 1450 - Second Reading .pdf
2. Ordinance 1450.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1450 entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Amending Section 2.36.060 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code relating to City Council Agendas and Requests For Action.”
13.g
Acceptance of a Resignation from Parks and Recreation Committee
1. PRC Resignation (Perry).pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the resignation of Ralph Perry from the Parks and Recreation Committee effective May 18, 2026.
13.d
Receive and File Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
1. ABC Routing Memo - The Hood cc.pdf
2. ABC Routing Memo - J's Deli cc.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for:
The Hood (Viking Holding Company, LLC) 74360 HWY 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 J's Deli (J's Deli Palm Desert, LLC) 73655 El Paseo Ste L & M Palm Desert, CA 92260
13.f
Ratification of Letter Supporting the Palm Desert Charter Middle School Charter Renewal
1. Ratification of a Letter of Support (PDCMS).pdf
2. 2026-05-11 PDCMS - Support.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify the issuance of the letter supporting the renewal of the Palm Desert Charter Middle School (PDCMS) charter.
13.h
Award Construction Contract for Energy Efficiency Windows at City Hall
1. Award Construction Contract for Energy Efficiency Windows at City Hall.pdf
2. 01 Draft South Coast Specialty Construction Agreement.pdf
3. 02 South Coast Specialty Construction, Inc Full Bid_Redacted.pdf
4. 03 Payment Performance Bond.pdf
5. 04 Bid Protest Response.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Reject August-Jaye Construction, Inc., bid protest dated January 23, 2026.
Award Construction Contract No. C50780 to South Coast Specialty Construction, Inc., for Energy Efficiency Replacement Windows at City Hall in the amount of $247,400, plus a $50,000 contingency for unforeseen expenses.
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.
Find that the Proposed Action is Categorically Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities.
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
Introduction of an Ordinance amending Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 2.52.705(F), "Accrued Vacation Time Buy-Back," to Authorize Tiered Vacation Leave Buy-Back Amounts of Up to One Hundred Sixty (160) Hours per Calendar Year
1. Amend Ordinance 1372 Accrued Vacation Time Buy Back.pdf
2. 01 Ordinance and Exhibit A.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce Ordinance No. 1451 entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Amending Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 2.52.705(F), ‘Accrued Vacation Time Buy-Back,’ to Amend Annual Irrevocable Election Procedures, Increase Eligible Buy-Back Amounts, and Authorize a Limited Initial Implementation Transition Election Period,” to authorize eligible employees to buy back up to one hundred sixty (160) hours of vacation leave per calendar year, subject to tiered eligibility thresholds.
14.b
Receive and File a Recap of the 2026 Fashion Week El Paseo and Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival Events and Provide Direction Regarding a Future Sponsorship Agreement with Palm Springs Life
1. Fashion Week El Paseo and Palm Desert Food and Wine 2026 Recap.pdf
2. 01 Fashion Week El Paseo 2026 Recap.pdf
3. 02 Palm Desert Food and Wine 2026 Recap.pdf
4. 03 Palm Springs Life Event Partnership Vision.pdf
5. Supplemental Material - FWEP and PDFW Presentation.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the 2026 event recap for Fashion Week El Paseo and the Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival.
Provide direction regarding a potential future sponsorship agreement with Desert Publications, Inc., d.b.a. Palm Springs Life.
Direct staff to return with any necessary agreement and appropriation actions for future City Council consideration.
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
Public Hearing on City Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts as Required by Assembly Bill 2561
1. Public Hearing on City Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts as Required by Assembly Bill 2561.pdf
2. 01 AB 2561 Bill Text.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Hold a public hearing and receive and file the report on City Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts as required by Assembly Bill 2561.
15.b
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. 10 Appendices to Addendum Portola Springs.pdf
12. 11 April 8, 2026 Comment Letter from SAFER for City Council.pdf
13. 12 April 9, 2026 Comment Letter from SAFER for City Council.pdf
14. 13 April 9 2026 Response letter from Applicant.pdf
15. 14 May 28 2026 Public Hearing Notice.pdf
16. Memo Responses to SAFER Comment Letter.pdf
17. Supplemental Material - Appeal Portola Springs - CC Presentation 5.27.2026.pdf
18. Supplemental Material - Public Comments.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Hold a public hearing and adopt a Resolution 2026-025 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 Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Finding the Project Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.”
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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” at the top of the page.
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