Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - July 09, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 3:15 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: June 25, 2026
Public Comments:
4.b
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) Public Comments:
5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Nestande
7. INSPIRATION
Mayor Trubee
8. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Shah
9. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
9.a
Video and Proclamation: Outdoor Worker Appreciation Week
1. Outdoor Appreciation Week.pdf
10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
10.a
Sheriff Department update
11. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
12. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Supplemental Material - Public Comment.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 g, k, o, and s, which were pulled for separate discussion.
13.a
Approval of City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority Minutes
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_Jun25_2026 - English.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_Jun25_2026 - English.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of June 25, 2026.
13.b
Approval of Warrant Registers
1. 2026-06-18_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1__W3.pdf
2. 2026-06-25_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1.pdf
3. 2026-07-02_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1_FY2526.pdf
4. 2026-07-03_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1_FY2627.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 6/18/2026 to 7/3/2026.
13.c
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1452, Amending Chapter 8.85 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code to Modernize Skate Park Regulations and Making a Finding of Exemption Under CEQA
1. 2nd reading Ord No. 1452.pdf
2. Ordinance 1452.pdf
3. Supplemental Material - PW Memo Skate Park.pdf
4. Supplemental Material - Public Comments.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1452 entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Amending Chapter 8.85 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code to Modernize Skate Park Regulations and Making a Finding of Exemption Under CEQA.”
13.d
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1453, Amending Sections 11.01.010, 11.01.080, and 11.01.100 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code to Update Regulations Governing the Distribution and Posting of Handbills in City Parks, and Making a Finding of Exemption Under CEQA
1. 2nd reading Ord No. 1453.pdf
2. Ordinance 1453.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1453 entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Amending Sections 11.01.010, 11.01.080, and 11.01.100 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code to Update Regulations Governing the Distribution and Posting of Handbills in City Parks, and Making a Finding of Exemption Under CEQA.”
13.e
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1454, Adopting Regulations for Golf Cart and Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Sales, Amending Palm Desert Municipal Code Title 25, and Making a Finding of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act.
1. 2nd reading Ord No. 1454.pdf
2. Ordinance 1454.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1454 entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Adopting Regulations for Golf Cart and Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Sales, Amending Palm Desert Municipal Code Title 25, and Making a Finding of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act.”
13.f
Ratification of Letter Supporting the Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center Reach Initiative Funding Application
1. Ratification of CVWBC Support Letter.pdf
2. CVWBC Support Letter.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify the issuance of the letter supporting the Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center’s application for funding to expand the CVWBC Reach Initiative.
13.h
Release Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond, Grading Bond, and Accept the Maintenance Bond for Tract Map 36342 located at the Northwest Corner of University Park Drive and College Drive with the University Park Master Plan
1. RELEASE BONDS AND ACCEPT MAINTENANCE BOND FOR TRACT MAP 36342 .pdf
2. 01 Vicinity Map.pdf
3. 02 Performance Bond and Payment Bond.pdf
4. 03 Grading - Faithful Performance Bond.pdf
5. 05 Bond Release Form.pdf
6. 04 Maintenance Bond Receipt.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept public improvements within University Park East shown on Street Improvement Plan E-691-1 Release the following Public Improvement bonds:
Performance Bond in the amount of $32,136.00
Payment Bond in the amount of $32,136.00
Release the following Grading bond:
Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $45,300.00
Accept the Maintenance Cash Bond in the amount of $3,213.60
13.i
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Participation in the County of Riverside’s Urban County Program and Approve the Cooperation Agreement for Fiscal Years 2027-2028 through 2029-2030
1. Approve the Cooperation Agreement for CDBG.pdf
2. 01 City of Palm Desert Cooperation Agreement.pdf
3. 02 Resolution 2026-.pdf
4. 03 City of Palm Desert Cooperation Letter.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2026-042 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Authorizing Participation in the County of Riverside’s Urban County Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2028, 2028-2029, and 2029-2030.” Approve the Cooperation Agreement with the County of Riverside for participation in the County’s Urban County Program for Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant funds for Fiscal Years 2027-2028, 2028-2029, and 2029-2030.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary nonmonetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Cooperation Agreement and any related documents necessary to effectuate the action.
13.j
Award a Contract to LC Paving and Sealing, Inc., for the Monterey Avenue Street Rehabilitation Project, California Environmental Quality Act Determination (Project No. CST00027)
1. Award Contract for Monterey Avenue Street Rehabilitation Project.pdf
2. 01 Contract Agreement - CST00027.pdf
3. 02 Payment and Performance Bonds - CST00027.pdf
4. 03 Contractors Bid - LC Paving and Sealing.pdf
5. 04 NOE - Monterey Ave Street Rehab CST00027.pdf
6. 05 Vicinity Map.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Award Contract No. C50950, including Bid Alternate 1, to LC Paving and Sealing, Inc., of Escondido, CA, for the Monterey Avenue Street Rehabilitation Project (Project ID 2026-IFB-032) in the amount of $1,960,085.50, plus a $200,000 contingency.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary nonmonetary 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.
Make a finding that the project is categorically exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), and authorize the City Engineer to submit a Notice of Exemption.
13.l
Resolution Declaring Approximately 0.22 Acres of Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency owned property located at Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue (APN 627-101-068) as Surplus Lande Pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act
1. RESOLUTION FOR SARDA PROPERTY - APN 630-250-052.pdf
2. 01. SARDA-Reso 627-101-068.pdf
3. 02. Resolution No. 2023-031.pdf
4. 03. Property Map.pdf
5. 04. Property APN Change-County Clerk Record.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. SA-RDA 106 entitled “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Declaring Pursuant to Government Code Section 54221 that Real Property Owned by the Successor Agency Located Near Fred Waring Dr and San Pablo Ave (APN 627-101-068 [Formerly 627-101-062]) is Surplus Land and Not Necessary for the Agency’s Use, Finding that such Declaration is Exempt from Environmental Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act, and Taking Related Actions.”
13.m
Adopt a Three-Year Public Art Program, including the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan
1. Adopt a three-year public art program, including the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan.pdf
2. 01 Staff Report Cultural Arts Committee Apr 08 2026.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a three-year public art program, including the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan as a planning and implementation framework for future public art opportunities to expand installations at civic sites and City entry corridors.
13.n
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Administration of the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant for the City’s Illicit Cannabis Response and Education Campaign
1. Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program.pdf
2. 1. Resolution No. 2026-.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2026-044 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute the Board of State and Community Corrections Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program, Cohort 4 Grant Agreement and Related Documents.” Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary nonmonetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take all administrative actions necessary to implement the grant, including execution of required assurances, reports, reimbursement requests, and related documents, subject to the approved grant scope and budget.
13.p
Ratify Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. C43180 with Beck Oil, Inc. for Gas and Diesel Fuel (MEQ00007)
1. Ratify the CM's Approval of Fuel Purchase .pdf
2. 01 C43180 - Executed Agreement.pdf
3. 02 C43180 Beck Oil CO No. 1.pdf
4. 03 C43180 Beck Oil CO No. 2.pdf
5. 04 C43180 Beck Oil CO No. 3.pdf
6. 05 C43180 Beck Oil CO No. 4 DRAFT.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. C43180 with Beck Oil, Inc. for gas and diesel fuel purchases, increasing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 annual purchase authority by $20,000, from $140,000 to an amount not to exceed $160,000.
Authorize the City Attorney to make nonmonetary changes to the change orders and amendments as deemed necessary.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the change order, the three optional one-year extensions, and any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
13.q
Ratify the Purchase of One Ditch Witch HX30A Vacuum Trailer from Ditch Witch West and Authorize Trade-In of Existing Vacuum Trailer No. 386
1. Ratify the CM's Approval of the Purchase of a Ditch Witch Trailer.pdf
2. 01 ASR – Original Ditch Witch Vacuum Trailer Purchase.pdf
3. 02 New Ditch Witch Purchase Quote.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify the purchase of one Ditch Witch HX30A vacuum trailer from Ditch Witch West in the net purchase amount of $99,029.64, plus a contingency of $15,000, for a total amount not to exceed $114,029.64.
Authorize the trade-in of the City’s existing Ditch Witch vacuum trailer No. 386 for a trade-in credit of $20,000 per City Policy FIN-009.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary nonmonetary changes to the purchase documents.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
13.r
Reject All Bids for the Construction of Pilot Medians and Authorize Staff to Readvertise for Bid (Project No. MLS00031)
1. Reject All Bids for Construction of Pilot Medians.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Reject all bids submitted under Invitation for Bid 2026-IFB-018 Construction of Pilot Medians for Landscape Master Plan.
Authorize staff to re-bid the project with revisions to reduce the overall cost of construction.
13.g
Designating the Northern Area of Palm Desert as “North Palm Desert”
1. Designation of the Northern Area of Palm Desert .pdf
2. 01 Draft Resolution North Palm Desert Naming Designation.pdf
3. 02 Proposed North Palm Desert (002).pdf
4. Exhibit A Proposed North Palm Desert.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-041 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Formally Recognizing 'North Palm Desert' as a Geographic Subarea of the City for Planning, Wayfinding, Economic Development, Mapping, and Communication Purposes.”
13.k
Resolution Adopting the City of Palm Desert Digital Accessibility Policy
1. City of Palm Desert Digital Accessibility Policy.pdf
2. 01 Draft Resolution - Digital Accessibility Policy - BBK EDIT 062726-c1 2.0.pdf
3. 02 Exhibit A - Digital Accessibility Policy - BBK EDIT 062726-c1 - 2.0.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-043 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Adopting a Digital Accessibility Policy.”
13.o
Reject All Bids for Aquatics Consulting Services and Authorize Staff to Readvertise for Proposals (Project No. MFA00022)
1. Reject All Bids for Aquatics Consulting Services.pdf
2. Supplemental Material - QA Memo.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Reject all proposals submitted under Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2026-RFP-015 Aquatics Consulting Services.
13.s
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Administration of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Award Number 30911 in the Amount of $160,800
1. Cannabis Tax Grant Program Resolution .pdf
2. 1. Resolution .pdf
3. 2. Award Letter.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2026-052 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Accepting Fiscal Year 2026/27 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Funds Under Award Number 30911 and Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute the Grant Agreement and Related Documents.” Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary nonmonetary and non-substantive changes to the Grant Agreement.
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take all administrative actions necessary to accept, administer, and implement the grant, including execution of required assurances, reports, reimbursement requests, amendments, certifications, and related documents, subject to the approved grant scope and budget.
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
Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement 96-1 with WVC Rancho Mirage, Inc., (formerly Starwood) for the Desert Willow Westin, and find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
1. DA25-0001 Amendment 4 to DA96-1 for Desert Willow CC.pdf
2. Attachment 1 Draft Ordinance.pdf
3. Attachment 2 Development Agreement.pdf
4. Supplemental Exhibit A.pdf
5. Supplemental Material - Presentation.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce Ordinance No. 1455 entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Approving a Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement 96-1 between the City of Palm Desert and WVC Rancho Mirage, Inc. (Formerly Starwood) for Desert Willow Westin, Extending the Term of the Development Agreement and Finding the Project is Exempt from Environmental Review in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.”
15.b
Approve the Engineer’s Report and Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for City of Palm Desert Benefit Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27
1. Resolutions to Approve the Engineer's Report for BAD No. 1.pdf.pdf
2. 01 Resolution - Order the Levy.pdf
3. 02 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Engineer's Report.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-045 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Approving the Engineer’s Report and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within City of Palm Desert Benefit Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27, Pursuant to the Provisions of the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982.”
15.c
Approve the Engineer’s Report, and Order the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27
1. Resolutions to Approve the Engineer's Report for LLD's No. 1 .pdf
2. 01 Resolution - ER Approval.pdf
3. 02 Resolution - Order the Levy.pdf
4. 03 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Engineer's Report.pdf
5. 04 Vicinity Map.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-046 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Approving the Engineer’s Report for Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.” Adopt Resolution No. 2026-047 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.”
15.d
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Resolutions Declaring the Results of the Property Owner Protest Ballot Proceeding and Confirming the Annexation of Tract 31377 (Corte Placitas) into Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Zone
1. Corte Placitas LLD Consideration.pdf
2. 01 Resolution – Declaring Results of Property Owner Protest Ballot Proceeding.pdf
3. 02 Resolution – Confirming Annexation and Ordering Levy of Assessments.pdf
4. Engineer's Report – Annexation of Tract 31377 (Corte Placitas).pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-048 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Declaring the Results of the Property Owner Protest Ballot Proceeding Conducted for the Levy of Assessments Related to the Annexation of Territory (Tract 31377 – Corte Placitas) to the Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 (Zone #6 – Hovley Lane), Fiscal Year 2026-27 and Approving Certain Related Actions.” If no majority protest exists, adopt Resolution 2026-049 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Confirming the Annexation of Parcels within Tract 31377 – Corte Placitas to the Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 (Zone #6 – Hovley Lane), the Diagram and Assessments Related Thereto, Overruling All Protests Concerning the Assessments, and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27.”
15.e
Declare the Results of the Property Owner Protest Proceeding and Order the Renewal of the President’s Plaza III Property and Business Improvement District and the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27
1. Resolutions to Approve PBID III Property and Business Improvement District Renewal .pdf
2. 01 Resolution - Ordering the Renewal.pdf
3. 02 Resolution - Declaring the Results of Renewal.pdf
4. 03 FY 2026-27 Management District Plan and Engineer's Report - PBID III.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-050 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Declaring the Results of a Property Owner Protest Proceeding for the President’s Plaza III Property and Business Improvement District and Approving Certain Related Actions.” Adopt Resolution no. 2026-051 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Ordering the Renewal of the President’s Plaza III Property and Business Improvement District, Approving and Adopting the Management District Plan and Engineer’s Report, and Authorizing the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27.”
16. ADJOURNMENT
17. PUBLIC NOTICES
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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