Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - June 11, 2026
1. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Harnik
3. INSPIRATION
Mayor Pro Tem Pradetto
4. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Shah
5. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
5.a
Proclamation: Pollinator Week
1. Pollinator Week.pdf
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
7. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
8. 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.
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, with the exception of Item 9.J, which was pulled for separate discussion.
9.a
Approval of City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority Minutes
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_May28_2026 - English.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_May28_2026 - English.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of May 28, 2026.
9.b
Approval of Warrant Registers
1. 2025-12-31__Dec2025_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_WR.pdf
2. 2026-01-31_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_WR.pdf
3. 2026-05-15_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1.pdf
4. 2026-05-28_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 12/31/2025 to 5/28/2026.
9.c
Finance Committee Reports
1. Finance Committee Reports 4.2026.pdf
2. General Fund Operations Financial Report - March 2026(1).pdf
3. Parkview - January 2026 to March 2026.pdf
4. Parkview Vacancy Report 3.31.2026.pdf
5. Desert Willow Financial Reports 03.2026.pdf
6. City Investment Statements.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the Finance Director Report, Parkview Office Complex and Vacancy Report, Desert Willow Golf Resort Financial Reports, and City Treasurer Investment Report for January through March 31, 2026.
9.d
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1451, 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. Ordinance 1451 - Second Reading.pdf
2. Ordinance 1451.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt 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.
9.e
2026 Biennial Notice for City Staff to Review the Conflict of Interest Code Pursuant to the Political Reform Act
1. 2026 Biennial Notice - Conflict of Interest.pdf
2. 01 Resolution-Conflict of Interest.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-026 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Directing City Staff to Review the Conflict of Interest Code and Submit the 2026 Biennial Notice as Required under the Political Reform Act.”
9.f
Ratification of Letters Supporting the City of Indian Wells Grant Applications
1. Ratification of Letter of Support (IW).pdf
2. 01 Letter of Support Safe Roads for All.pdf
3. 02 Letter of Support Active Transportation Program.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify the issuance of the letters supporting the City of Indian Wells’ application for funding through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation Grant Program and the California Transportation Commission’s Active Transportation Cycle 8 Grant Program.
9.g
Resolutions Calling the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election, Ordering Services, and Adopting Regulations for Candidate Statements
1. Resolutions Calling November 2026 Election.pdf
2. 01 Resolution - Calling Election.pdf
3. 02 Resolution - Requesting Consolidation.pdf
4. 03 Resolution - Candidate Statements.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-027 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Calling for a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California and City Charter.” Adopt Resolution No. 2026-028 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be Held on that Date Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403.” Adopt Resolution No. 2026-029 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Adopting Regulation for Candidate for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate Statements Submitted to the Voters at the General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.”
9.h
Appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees
1. BCC Appointments and Reappointments 2026.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint or reappoint the individuals outlined in the staff report to serve on the City of Palm Desert’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, except as noted.
9.i
Appoint Amy Smith to the Board of Directors of the El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District.
1. Appoint Amy Smith to the Board of Directors of the El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Amy Smith to the Board of Directors of the El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District (EPPBID) for the remainder of a term expiring June 30, 2028, to fill the seat vacated by David Fletcher.
9.k
Authorize Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C46680 with Interwest Consulting Group for the University Neighborhood Specific Plan Update
1. Interwest UNSP Contract Amendment .pdf
2. 01 Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C46680.pdf
3. 02 Exhibit C-1 – Interwest Consulting Group.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C46680 with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $105,400 for a total contract amount of $370,280, with an additional $23,600 in contingency funding, extending the contract term through June 30, 2027, and allowing for administrative extensions, if necessary.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary nonmonetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment and all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement pursuant to Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
9.l
Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Project List to be Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act
1. SR Adopt SB 1 Project List Resolution FY26-27.pdf
2. 01 SB1 Project List Resolution 2026.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-030 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Approving Before the City Council a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Funded By SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.”
9.m
Authorize the City Manager to Approve Purchase of Annual Grass Seed for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Project No. MLS00021)
1. Authorize City Manager to Approve the Purchase of Grass Seed for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase of 158,500 pounds of grass seed from the lowest responsible bidder in an amount not to exceed $280,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Pursuant to Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 3.30.160(I), make a finding that such purchase is in the best interest of the City.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary nonmonetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement No. C50840 and any other documents, changes, or amendments necessary to effectuate this action.
9.n
Award a Maintenance Services Agreement to US Metro Group, Inc., for Janitorial Services at City-Owned Facilities
1. Award a Maintenance Services Agreement to US Metro Group, Inc., for Janitorial Services at City-Owned Facilities.pdf
2. 01 US Metro Group - Maint Services.pdf
3. 02 US Metro Group RFP.pdf
4. 03 US Metro Updated Bid.pdf
5. 04 Performance and Payment Bonds - Janitorial.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the termination of Maintenance Services Agreement, Contract No. C42320, with Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC, for janitorial services at City-owned facilities in accordance with Section 3.4.1 of the agreement, with an effective termination date of August 31, 2026.
Award a Maintenance Services Agreement No. C50850 to US Metro Group, Inc., for janitorial services at City-owned facilities in the amount of $465,664.87, subject to cost price index (CPI) increase, for a three-year term with the option of two, one-year extensions.
Authorize allowable extra work and services in an annual amount of $40,000.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary nonmonetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, amendments, and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action, in accordance with Municipal Code Section 3.30.170(B).
9.j
Approve Flock Safety Amendment Order Form and Authorize Continued Expansion of the City’s Public Safety Camera System Under Contract No. C47070
1. Approve Flock Safety Amendment Order Form and Authorize Continued Expansion of the City’s Public Safety Camera System.pdf
2. 1. Amendment No 2 to Contract C47070.pdf
3. 2. Amendment No. 1 to Contract C47070.pdf
4. Supplemental Material - 2026-06-11 QA Memo.pdf
5. Supplemental Material - Memo.pdf
6. Supplemental Material - Amendment No 2 to Contract C47070.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Flock Safety Amendment Order Form to Contract No. C47070.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment Order Form and related documents.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute future order forms, amendments, equipment additions, relocations, and related documents necessary to maintain and expand the City’s public safety camera system, provided the total contract amount does not exceed $2,500,000 through June 30, 2029.
Find that the action is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15303.
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
Establishment of Live Scan Fingerprinting Services at the Palm Desert Library
1. Receive and file Library as a Live Scan Location .pdf
2. Supplemental Material - Live scan.pdf
10.b
Consideration of an International Surfing Association Para Surfing Championship Sponsorship
1. Consideration of an ISA Para Surfing Championship Sponsorship .pdf
2. 01 2025 WPSC Event Reports.pdf
3. Supplemental Material - ISA Sponsorship Presentation.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a sponsorship contribution in the amount of $75,000 for the 2026 International Surfing Association (ISA) World Para Surfing Championship, contingent upon a matching sponsorship contribution of $75,000 from Visit Greater Palm Springs and a contribution of $150,000 from DSRT Surf and its partners, for a total event sponsorship package of $300,000.
Authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary agreements and related documents associated with the sponsorship, subject to City Attorney review.
10.c
Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Jewish Family Service of San Diego for Homeless Outreach and Engagement Services
1. Approve JFSSD Agreement.pdf
2. 01 Professional-Services Agreement.pdf
3. 02 JFSSD Proposal.pdf
4. Supplemental Material - Presentation.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Professional Services Agreement No. C50870 with Jewish Family Service of San Diego in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for homeless outreach and engagement services from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary nonmonetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, exercise the two optional one-year extensions, and execute any documents necessary to effectuate this action, subject to available budget authority.
10.d
Consideration of an Extension to the Temporary Outdoor Dining Deck Program and Direction to Evaluate a Permanent Outdoor Dining Program
1. Outdoor Dining Update.pdf
2. Attachment 1 Public Comments.pdf
3. Supplemental Material - Dining Deck Updates - Council Presentation 6.11.26.pdf
4. Supplemental Material - Additional Public Comments.pdf
5. Supplemental Material - Letter submitted by Little Bar.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Direct staff to explore the feasibility of establishing a permanent outdoor dining program within El Paseo’s public right-of-way, including evaluation of potential permanent sidewalk structure options, such as a pedestal paver system for an elevated sidewalk, and re-evaluation of the existing lease rate structure adopted for the temporary outdoor dining program, and return to City Council with recommendations and a proposed program framework.
Approve an extension of the temporary outdoor dining deck program for existing permit holders that remain compliant to operate through June 30, 2027
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.
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
13. PUBLIC NOTICES
Pursuant to Senate Bill 707, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person. Members of the public may record open-session meetings. Recording may be limited only if the manner of recording causes a persistent disruption due to noise, illumination, or obstruction of view.
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