Agenda packet — Palm Desert City Council, September 10, 2026 (part 4 of 4)

City of Palm Desert Staff Report
Meeting Date: September 10, 2026
Prepared By: Richard D. Cannone, AICP, Assistant City Manager Department: City Manager’s Office
Subject: Resolution Requesting Southern California Edison (SCE) to Minimize Planned Outages During High Temperature Summer Months.

Recommendation
Adopt a resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Requesting Southern California Edison (SCE) to Minimize Planned Outages During High Temperature Summer Months.”
Executive Summary
Southern California Edison (SCE) periodically schedules planned outages to perform maintenance, repairs, equipment upgrades, and other necessary work to maintain the safety and reliability of the electrical grid. The City recognizes the importance of this work and SCE's responsibility for maintaining and strengthening its electrical system.

However, planned outages during periods of high temperatures can have significant impacts on residents and businesses, particularly in Palm Desert, where temperatures routinely exceed 100 degrees during the summer and overnight temperatures can remain high.

Given the desert climate, the City believes routine planned maintenance requiring outages should, whenever operationally feasible, be scheduled outside of June, July, and August and, when possible, early September. When an outage cannot safely be postponed, the proposed resolution also requests that SCE provide or coordinate appropriate resources and support for affected customers.

Background
In July and August 2026, several planned SCE maintenance outages affecting Palm Desert raised concerns regarding outages occurring during periods of high temperatures.

A planned outage affecting approximately 878 Palm Desert customers was originally scheduled for July 28, 2026. Following customer concerns regarding high temperatures and local media attention, the outage was rescheduled to August 9-10. Additional planned outages were also scheduled in Palm Desert during the overnight periods of August 8-9 and August 9-

10. The impacts were not limited to residential customers. During the City's outreach regarding the planned outages, staff learned that some businesses were unaware that their electrical service was scheduled to be interrupted. Some businesses reported having to arrange for private security because alarm systems would be offline during the outage, while others rented 679

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portable generators to maintain essential operations. In some cases, businesses made these arrangements only to learn shortly before the scheduled outage that the work had been canceled or rescheduled. This created additional costs and operational impacts for businesses.

The City recognizes that maintaining the electrical grid requires regular maintenance and that emergency repairs, wildfire mitigation, public safety concerns, and critical system reliability work may need to proceed regardless of weather conditions. The intent of the proposed resolution is not to interfere with SCE's responsibility to maintain the electrical system.

Rather, given Palm Desert's climate, the City is requesting that routine planned maintenance requiring outages be scheduled outside of June, July, and August whenever operationally feasible and, when possible, early September. When work cannot be postponed, the resolution requests that SCE take the lead in providing or coordinating reasonable assistance for affected customers. This may include enhanced outreach to vulnerable and Medical Baseline customers, cooling and temporary lodging resources, backup power assistance for eligible customers, coordination with businesses and critical facilities, and adequate resources to restore electrical service as quickly and safely as possible.

The resolution also requests improved advance coordination and communication with the City and affected customers so residents and businesses have adequate time to prepare and are promptly notified when scheduled work is canceled, postponed, or otherwise changed.

Legal Review
This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.

Financial Impact
Adoption of the resolution does not have a direct fiscal impact on the City. Any staff coordination associated with planned outages would be performed as part of existing City operations.

Attachments

1. Drat Resolution
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Conflict of Interest Awareness Checklist
Note: This checklist is informational only and does not constitute a legal determination. Each Councilmember remains responsible for identifying, disclosing, and evaluating any disqualifying interests under the Political Reform Act and applicable FPPC regulations.

1. Site-Specific Property Interest
Does this item involve a project site or other identifiable real property? ☐ Yes
☒ No
If yes, identify the project site:

Councilmembers should consider whether they own, lease, or hold interests in real property within 1,000 feet of the project site. (Gov. Code § 87103(b); FPPC Reg. 18702.2).

Councilmembers should review campaign contributions received within the prior 12 months from parties or participants to the proceeding and must not accept contributions over $500 from those parties for 12 months following the final decision. (Gov. Code § 84308). 681
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Requesting Southern California Edison (SCE) to Minimize Planned Outages During High Temperature Summer Months
Whereas, the City of Palm Desert routinely experiences prolonged periods of temperatures exceeding 100 degrees during the summer months; Whereas, the City recognizes Southern California Edison's ("SCE") responsibility to inspect, maintain, repair, strengthen, and modernize the electrical system, and acknowledges that timely maintenance and equipment upgrades are essential to longterm public safety, wildfire risk reduction, and reliable electric service; Whereas, planned power outages during periods of high temperatures may create significant health and safety concerns for residents, businesses, and public agencies;
Whereas, loss of electrical service during periods of high temperatures can disproportionately affect seniors, medically vulnerable individuals, residents who rely on electrically powered medical equipment, and those who depend on air conditioning to maintain safe indoor temperatures;
Whereas, planned outages may also affect businesses, traffic signals, public facilities, residential communities, critical infrastructure, and emergency response operations;
Whereas, during recent planned outages, City staff learned that some businesses were unaware that their electrical service was scheduled to be interrupted and reported having to arrange for private security when alarm systems would be offline or rent portable generators, only to have planned work canceled or rescheduled shortly before the outage, resulting in additional costs and operational impacts; Whereas, planned SCE maintenance outages scheduled in Palm Desert for the overnight periods of August 8-9 and August 9-10, 2026, highlighted the need to balance necessary system maintenance with the significant health, safety, and economic impacts that loss of electrical service can create during periods of high temperatures; Whereas, a planned SCE outage affecting approximately 878 Palm Desert customers, originally scheduled for July 28, 2026, received local media attention and was rescheduled to August 9-10 following customer concerns regarding high temperatures, demonstrating that scheduling adjustments may be possible when system safety and reliability allow;
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high temperatures during the summer, the City believes that routine, non-emergency maintenance requiring extended planned outages should, whenever operationally feasible, be scheduled outside of June, July, and August and, when possible, early September;
Whereas, when SCE determines that maintenance, repair, or system reliability work cannot safely be postponed during periods of high temperatures, the City believes that appropriate mitigation, customer assistance, and community support resources should be provided or coordinated to reduce impacts on those affected; and Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows:

Section 1. Recitals.

That the foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. Scheduling of Planned Outages.

The City Council respectfully requests that SCE, whenever operationally feasible and when doing so will not compromise public safety or system reliability, schedule nonemergency planned maintenance outages outside of June, July, and August and, when possible, early September. When planned work must occur during these months, SCE is requested to minimize, postpone, or adjust outage windows during periods of high temperatures to reduce impacts on residents and businesses.

Section 3. Consideration of High Temperature Conditions.

The City Council requests that SCE incorporate forecasted temperatures, overnight low temperatures, outage duration, affected customer characteristics, and the availability of reasonable mitigation measures into the scheduling and re-evaluation of future planned maintenance outages, particularly during June through August and, when high temperatures persist, early September.

Section 4. Advance Notice.

The City Council requests that SCE provide the City and affected customers with the greatest possible advance notice of planned outages, including affected areas, anticipated customer impacts, expected duration, the nature and necessity of the work, and any available customer assistance or mitigation resources.

Section 5. City Coordination.

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facilities, large residential communities, businesses, or vulnerable populations, and identify in advance any special support that may be needed during the outage.

Section 6. Necessary Grid Maintenance.

The City Council recognizes that emergency repairs, immediate public safety concerns, wildfire mitigation, and critical system reliability needs may require work that cannot be postponed. Nothing in this Resolution is intended to impede SCE's responsibility to maintain and strengthen the electrical grid or to defer work when doing so would create a greater risk to public safety or system reliability.

Section 7. Customer Support and Mitigation.

When SCE determines that an outage must proceed during periods of high temperatures, the City Council requests that SCE take primary responsibility for providing or coordinating reasonable mitigation and customer support resources before and during the outage. Such support should include, as appropriate, enhanced direct outreach to Medical Baseline and other vulnerable customers; information regarding cooling resources and available hotel discount or temporary lodging programs; backup battery or other temporary power assistance for eligible medically dependent customers; coordination with critical facilities and businesses; and sufficient field, restoration, and customer-service resources to restore service as safely and quickly as possible.

Section 8. Coordinated Outage Evaluation.

The City Council encourages SCE to work collaboratively with the City to establish a coordinated process for evaluating planned outages during high temperature summer months, including clear criteria for rescheduling or adjusting outage windows, prompt notification when scheduled work is canceled or changed, and a defined process for activating customer support and community mitigation resources when an outage cannot be avoided.

Section 9. Transmittal.

The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Southern California Edison and other appropriate representatives. 685
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Adopted on __________________.

Evan Trubee
Mayor
ATTEST:

Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-__ is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on _______________________, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Recused:

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Palm Desert, California, on ___________________.

Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
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City of Palm Desert Staff Report
Meeting Date: September 10, 2026
Prepared By: Chris Gerry, Senior Project Manager
Department: Public Works
Subject: Palm Springs Preservation Foundation Funding Offer for Conceptual Design of the Historic William F. Cody-Designed Entry Sign
Recommendation
Provide direction on whether to proceed with conceptual design of the historic William F. Codydesigned entry sign using up to $30,000 in reimbursement funding offered by the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation.

Background
In 1968, architect William F. Cody designed an entrance sign for Palm Desert at the corner of Highway 111 and Painter's Path. The sign was constructed on property donated by Cody and was dedicated in May 1968. The sign was later removed to accommodate commercial development of the property and had been removed by January 1981.

On June 9, 2026, the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation (PSPF) submitted a letter to the City Council proposing to reimburse up to $30,000 for architectural documentation and conceptual design of the historic William F. Cody-designed entry sign. PSPF has asked the City to indicate whether it is interested in partnering with PSPF on the effort.

In order to advance this for City Council consideration, PSPF and City staff agreed on an approach under which the City would select, procure, and manage the consultant through its standard competitive procurement process, with reimbursement provided directly to the City.

The proposal also clarifies that conceptual design, or acceptance of the PSPF grant, would not obligate the City to construct the sign.

The selected consultant would research the historic sign and prepare conceptual design drawings establishing its dimensions, materials, finishes, and architectural character. The resulting design package would provide a basis for future engineering, site-specific design, permitting, and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates should the City elect to pursue construction.

Analysis
Staff is seeking City Council direction on whether to accept PSPF's offer and proceed with the proposed design effort. If the City Council directs staff to proceed, the anticipated process would be:
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1. Solicit design services. Staff would prepare and advertise a competitive solicitation through OpenGov Procurement for professional design services consistent with the purpose of the PSPF grant.

2. Evaluate proposals. Staff would evaluate the proposals and identify a recommended consultant, proposed scope of work, and fee.

3. Prepare the grant agreement. Staff would coordinate with PSPF to develop a grant agreement establishing the eligible scope, terms, and reimbursement requirements.

4. Return to the City Council. Staff would return with the proposed grant agreement, consultant agreement, and a request to appropriate funds to initially pay for the design services prior to reimbursement by PSPF.

5. Complete the design effort. Following City Council approval, the selected consultant would complete the approved scope of work, including evaluation of up to three potential locations and development of a planning-level cost estimate for recreating the historic sign. Eligible costs would be submitted to PSPF for reimbursement.

The conceptual design work would not include construction-ready engineering plans. If the City elects to proceed with the monument sign, additional engineering, site-specific design, permitting, and construction documents would be required. That work, along with future fabrication and installation, would be considered separately as part of the Fiscal Year 2027-28 budget process.

Proceeding with the design effort would not constitute a commitment to construct the monument sign. Any future decision to construct the sign would require separate City Council approval, an environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and identification of funding sources.

No location has been selected, and the cost of fabrication and installation is not presently known. Completion of the design effort would provide the City with the information necessary to evaluate the monument sign’s size, scale, and potential locations. It would also allow staff to refine the overall project cost based on site-specific conditions, including potential utility conflicts, landscaping, and other site improvements.

Environmental Review
This action is not a project under CEQA because it is an administrative, organizational, procedural, fiscal, or informational activity that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15378(b)(5)). Any future decision to construct the monument sign at a specific location would be subject to separate CEQA review.

Legal Review
This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.

Financial Impact
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the City Council's discussion and direction at this time. The conceptual design effort is estimated at up to $30,000 and is anticipated to be fully reimbursable by PSPF. If the City Council directs staff to proceed, staff will explore 688

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available savings from other projects to initially fund the design services prior to reimbursement by PSPF.

If the City elects to proceed with final design and engineering, staff estimates that phase could cost up to an additional $30,000, depending on the selected location and project requirements.

Staff's preliminary estimate for subsequent design and construction is up to approximately $300,000, resulting in an estimated all-in project cost of up to approximately $330,000, including the PSPF-funded conceptual design effort. Assuming full reimbursement by PSPF, the City's total project cost would be up to approximately $300,000.

The $330,000 estimate represents the upper end of the anticipated overall project cost based on currently available information. Actual costs are anticipated to be lower but cannot be more precisely estimated until a potential location is identified and the project scope is further defined through the conceptual design process, including evaluation of site-specific conditions, utility coordination, landscaping, and other site improvements.

Funding for final design and construction would be considered as part of the City's annual budget process for Fiscal Year 2027-28.

Attachments

1. Photos and Renderings

2. Palm Springs Preservation Foundation – Letter (June 9, 2026) 689

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1. Site-Specific Property Interest
Does this item involve a project site or other identifiable real property? ☐ Yes
☒ No
If yes, identify the project site: Not applicable at this time. No location has been selected.

Councilmembers should consider whether they own, lease, or hold interests in real property within 1,000 feet of the project site. (Gov. Code § 87103(b); FPPC Reg. 18702.2).

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City of Palm Desert Staff Report
Meeting Date: September 10, 2026
Prepared By: Denice Thomas, AICP, Deputy Director
Department: Development Services
Subject: Conduct a TEFRA Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Approving the California Municipal Finance Authority’s (“CMFA”) Issuance of Up to $62 Million in Tax-Exempt Bonds for Vitalia Apartments located at 36101 Explorer Drive Recommendation

1. Conduct the public hearing and receive public comments under the requirements of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act ("TEFRA") and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") in connection with the proposed issuance of bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”) for the 269-unit Vitalia Apartments, a multifamily affordable rental housing project located at 36101 Explore Drive (APN 694- 310-006), Palm Desert, California (the “Project”).

2. Adopt a resolution entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert approving the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority exempt facility bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $62,000,000 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of Vitalia Apartments and certain other matters relating thereto,” approving the issuance of bonds by CMFA for the benefit of Palm Desert Pacific Associates, a California Limited Partnership (the “Borrower”), to provide for the financing of the Project, such adoption is solely for the purposes of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code and the California Government Code Section 6500 (and following).

3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution and any related documents necessary to carry out the intent of the Resolution, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.

Executive Summary
The Borrower requested that CMFA serve as the municipal issuer of the proposed tax-exempt revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $62,000,000 (the “Bonds”). The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of the Project, being the 269 unit Vitalia Apartments, a multifamily rental affordable housing project located at 36101 Explorer Drive, Palm Desert, California, APN 694-310-013.

In order for the Bonds to qualify as tax-exempt bonds, the City of Palm Desert has been requested to conduct a public hearing (the “TEFRA Hearing”) providing for the members of the community an opportunity to speak in favor of or against the use of tax-exempt bonds for the financing of the Project. Prior to such TEFRA Hearing, reasonable notice must be provided to the members of the community. Following the close of the TEFRA Hearing, an “applicable elected representative” of the governmental unit hosting the Project must provide its approval of the issuance of the Bonds for the financing of the Project. 695

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Based on the information contained in this report, and in order to support affordable housing, staff recommends that the City conduct the TEFRA Hearing and adopt the resolution in favor of the issuance of the Bonds by CMFA.

Background
On August 26, 2021, the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving Vitalia Apartments, a 269-unit affordable housing development located at 36101 Explorer Drive on approximately 11 acres. Construction of the Vitalia Apartments has recently been completed, and units are ready for occupancy.

On September 29, 2022, the City Council held a TEFRA Hearing for this project adopting Resolution No. 2022-81, and bonds were issued by CMFA on December 29, 2022. The Borrower is seeking an increase in the principal amount of the Bonds which requires a technical reissuance of the Bonds. A technical reissuance requires an additional TEFRA Hearing.

As part of the process to issue bonds, the issuer, here CMFA, must obtain the consent of certain local agencies and is required to hold a public hearing . The Bonds to be issued by CMFA for the Project will be the sole responsibility of the Borrower, and the City will have no financial, legal, moral obligation, liability or responsibility for the Project or the repayment of the Bonds for the financing or refinancing of the Project. All financing documents with respect to the issuance of the Bonds will contain clear disclaimers that the Bonds are not obligations of the City and will be paid solely from funds provided by the Borrower.

Analysis
CMFA was created on January 1, 2004, pursuant to a joint exercise of powers agreement to promote economic, cultural and community development, through the financing of economic development and charitable activities throughout California. CMFA was formed to assist local governments, non-profit organizations and businesses with the issuance of taxable and taxexempt bonds aimed at improving the standard of living in California.

The Board of Directors of the California Foundation for Stronger Communities, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation (the “Foundation”), acts as the Board of Directors for the CMFA.

Through its conduit issuance activities, the CMFA shares a portion of the issuance fees it receives with its member communities and donates a portion of these issuance fees to the Foundation for the support of local charities. With respect to the City of Palm Desert, it is expected that a portion of the issuance fee attributable to the City will be granted by the CMFA to the general fund of the City.

The City’s role in this matter is procedural and non-financial. Approval of the proposed resolution will satisfy the federal requirement that the jurisdiction in which the Project is located hold a public hearing and approve the bond issuance. The Bonds will be issued solely by CMFA, and all repayment obligations will remain with the Borrower. The existing Indemnity Agreement remains in effect and continues to apply to the Project and the proposed bond issuance.

Approval of this item will allow CMFA to complete the bond issuance and enable the Project to proceed.
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Environmental Review
California Code of Regulations Section 15378 of Title 14 (Natural Resources), commonly known as the CEQA Guidelines, defines what a project does not include. Specifically, Section 15378(b)(4 and 5) states, in pertinent part, “Project does not include: (4) the creation of governmental funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (5) Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

The underlying Project has undergone CEQA review and was not found to have significant physical impacts on the environment. Additionally, the borrower is asking for an administrative fiscal action to approve an amended bond request, which was previously approved. This administrative action is not a project under CEQA.

Legal Review
This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.

Financial Impact
The Bonds to be issued by CMFA for the Project will be the sole responsibility of the Borrower, and the City will have no financial, legal, moral obligation, liability or responsibility for the Project or the repayment of the Bonds for the financing of the Project. All financing documents with respect to the issuance of the Bonds will contain clear disclaimers that the Bonds are not obligations of the City but are to be paid for solely from funds provided by the Borrower.

There is no fiscal impact to the City resulting from the approval of the Borrower’s request.

Adoption of a resolution would allow CMFA to issue Bonds for the financing or refinancing of the Project.

Attachments

1. Resolution

2. City Council Public Hearing Notice
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Resolution No. 2026-
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert Approving the Issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority Exempt Facility Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $62,000,000 for the Purpose of Financing or Refinancing the Acquisition, Construction, Improvement and Equipping of Vitalia Apartments and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto
Whereas, Palm Desert Pacific Associates, a California Limited Partnership (the "Borrower") a partnership of which Pacific West Communities, Inc. (the "Developer") or a related person to the Developer is the general partner, has requested that the California Municipal Finance Authority (the "Authority") adopt a plan of financing providing for the issuance of exempt facility bonds for a qualified residential rental project pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") in one or more series issued from time to time, including bonds issued to refund such exempt facility bonds in one or more series from time to time, and at no time to exceed $62,000,000 in aggregate principal amount (the "Bonds"), to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project located at 36101 Explorer Drive, Palm Desert, California (the "Project"); and Whereas, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority may be approved by the City of Palm Desert (the "City") because the Project is located within the territorial limits of the City; and Whereas, the City Council of the City (the "City Council") is the elected legislative body of the City and is one of the "applicable elected representatives" the may approve the issuance of the Bonds under Section 147(f) of the Code; and Whereas, the Authority has requested that the City Council approve the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority in order to satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Code and the requirements of Section 4 of that certain Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Municipal Finance Authority, dated as of January 1, 2004 (the "Agreement"), among certain local agencies, including the City; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the City Council has, following notice duly given, held a public hearing regarding the issuance of the Bonds, and now desires to approve the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert as follows:

Section 1. Recitals.

The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. Approval of Bond Issuance.

The City Council hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority in an aggregate principal amount no-to-exceed $62,000,000. It is the purpose and intent of the
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2 City Council that this resolution constitute approval of the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority, for the purposes of (a) Section 147(f) of the Code by the applicable elected representative of the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which the Project is located, in accordance with said Section 147(f) and (b) Section 4 of the Agreement; provided, however, that this Resolution shall not constitute an approval by the City Council of the Project for any other purpose.

Section 3. Financing Documents; City Liability.

The issuance of the Bonds shall be subject to the approval of the Authority of all financing documents relating thereto to which the Authority is a party. The City shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever with respect to the Bonds.

Section 4. City Obligation.

The adoption of this Resolution shall not obligate the City or any department thereof to (i) provide any financing to acquire or construct the Project or any refinancing of the Project; (ii) approve any application or request for or take any other action in connection with any planning approval, permit or other action necessary for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, installation or operation of the Project; (iii) make any contribution or advance any funds whatsoever to the Authority; or (iv) take any further action with respect to the Authority or its membership therein.

Section 5. Authorization of City Officers.

The officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents which they deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this resolution and the financing transaction approved hereby.

Section 6. Effective Date.

This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

Adopted on _______________, 2026.
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Evan Trubee
Mayor
Attest:
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Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
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3 I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-__ is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on _______________________, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Recused:

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Palm Desert, California, on ___________________.
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Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
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City of Palm Desert Staff Report
Meeting Date: September 10, 2026
Prepared By: Carlos Flores, AICP, Deputy Director of Development Services Department: Development Services
Subject: Designation of an Existing Single-Family Residence Located at 47550 Silver Spur Trail as a Historic Landmark
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Designating the Property Located at 47550 Silver Spur Trail as a Historic Landmark Pursuant to Criteria A and C of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 29.40.010 and Finding the Action Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 630-250-046).” Executive Summary
This application is an owner-initiated request from Corina Morrison to designate the singlefamily residence located at 47550 Silver Spur Trail as a historic landmark pursuant to Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) Chapter 29.40 Criteria A and C. The residence was constructed in 1956 as the original sales office and model home for Silver Spur Ranch, one of Palm Desert’s early planned residential communities.

On June 24, 2026, the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) considered the application, and a discussion ensued regarding the extent of the alterations and the historic integrity. A motion to recommend approval of the landmark designation failed on a 2-4 vote.

Staff conducted a thorough review of the application, City records and supplemental materials, City historic resource documentation, and evaluation criteria, and found that the property retains sufficient integrity to convey its significance. Staff continues to find that, although the residence has been modified over time, the alterations do not prevent the property from conveying its historic significance as the original Silver Spur Ranch sales office and model home.

Staff therefore recommends that the City Council approve the historic landmark designation pursuant to Criterion A for its association with the development and marketing of Silver Spur Ranch and Criterion C as a representative example of mid-century residential architecture adapted to the desert environment.

Background
The subject property is a single-family residence constructed in 1956 and located at 47550 Silver Spur Trail within the Silver Spur Ranch neighborhood. The property originally functioned as the subdivision’s sales office and model home and was directly associated with the initial marketing, identity, and development of Silver Spur Ranch. 703

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The City’s Historic Context Statement identifies Silver Spur Ranch within the broader context of Palm Desert’s mid-century residential development and its transition toward expanded yearround residential subdivision development. The subdivision was developed beginning in 1956 as part of Palm Desert’s “Diversified Development, 1957-1966” period. The Citywide Historic Resources Survey also identifies multiple Silver Spur Ranch-related resources as potentially significant.

The applicant’s materials and City permit records document alterations to the property over time, including:
 1968-1969: Enclosure of the original carport and construction of the pool;  1976: Construction of a detached garage and related site improvements;  1992: Replacement of roof material;
 1996: Replacement of flooring;
 2000: Exterior paint and column-base modifications; and  2023-2024: Recently approved remodel, including interior remodeling, replacement of windows and sliding doors, new flooring, and a limited raised roof area at the primary bedroom. The project did not substantially expand the residence and reduced the living area by approximately 87 square feet. Approximately 123 square feet of roof area was raised, with new roof overhangs and roofing designed to remain compatible with the existing residence.

Historic Preservation Committee
The HPC initially considered the application on April 22, 2026. Following discussion regarding alterations to the property and its existing condition, the HPC continued the item and requested additional photographs and information regarding the property’s permit history and modifications.

The applicant subsequently provided supplemental materials documenting the property’s previous and existing condition and known alterations. Staff returned the application to the HPC on June 24, 2026, with a recommendation that the Committee find the property retains sufficient integrity and recommend designation pursuant to Criteria A and C.

During the June 24 hearing, the HPC received staff’s presentation, comments from the applicant, and public testimony in support of the designation. HPC discussion focused primarily on the alterations and whether the residence continues to convey its original architectural character. Multiple HPC members expressed concern that the modifications had diminished the property’s integrity.

A motion to recommend City Council approval pursuant to Criteria A and C failed by a 2-4 vote. As a result, the HPC did not forward an affirmative recommendation for designation. Per PDMC Section 29.40.080, HPC may recommend to the City Council approval or denial and City Council shall review after said recommendation.

Following the HPC hearing, the applicant submitted correspondence to the City expressing concerns about the conduct and comments of certain Committee members and the Committee’s discussion of the possibility of a tiered historic-resource designation system. 704

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The City currently evaluates landmark applications according to the criteria set forth in PDMC Section 29.40.010. The proposed designation before the Council is therefore evaluated under those existing criteria rather than any potential future classification or tiered system.

Analysis
The item before the City Council is whether the property retains sufficient integrity and meets at least one of the landmark designation criteria set forth in PDMC Section 29.40.010. PDMC Section 29.40.010 provides that a cultural resource may qualify as a landmark when it retains integrity and meets one or more specified criteria. Staff finds the property qualifies under:
 Criterion A: Is associated with an event or events that have made a significant contribution to broad patterns of history; and
 Criterion C: Embodies distinctive characteristics or is one of the few remaining examples of a style, type, period, or method of construction, or possesses high artistic value.

Criterion A – Association with Silver Spur Ranch Development Staff finds the property meets Criterion A based on its direct association with the establishment and development of Silver Spur Ranch. The residence was constructed as the subdivision's original sales office and model home. In that role, the property was directly connected to the marketing, sale, and early identity of one of Palm Desert’s significant mid-century residential neighborhoods. The property served a specific historical function in the creation and development of Silver Spur Ranch and remains physically located within the subdivision it was constructed to represent and market.

The City’s Historic Context Statement places Silver Spur Ranch within the broader pattern of Palm Desert’s transition from its early resort-oriented development into a more diversified pattern of residential subdivision growth. The subject property’s original function as the subdivision sales office and model home provides a direct physical association with that development pattern.

Criterion C – Architectural Significance
Staff also finds the property meets Criterion C as a representative example of mid-century residential design adapted to Palm Desert’s desert climate and residential setting.

Character-defining elements that remain evident include the residence’s low horizontal massing, one-story form, broad roof overhangs, wraparound veranda configuration, indooroutdoor orientation, stone fireplace and wall features, and relationship to the surrounding landscape. The property also retains the original great room/reception area associated with its initial function as the Silver Spur Ranch sales office and model home.

Although windows, doors, finishes, roofing, portions of the former carport area, and other elements have been altered, staff finds that the residence continues to convey the overall form, scale, architectural composition, and desert-oriented design characteristics associated with its original construction.

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PDMC Chapter 29.20 defines integrity as the ability of a cultural resource to convey its significance based on the aspects of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. The extent of alterations was the principal issue raised by the HPC. Staff agrees that the property has experienced modifications and does not retain every original material or architectural feature. However, historic integrity does not require a property to remain entirely unchanged.

Staff finds that the property retains the aspects of integrity most directly related to its significance under Criteria A and C, including:
 Its original location within Silver Spur Ranch;
 Its relationship and orientation to Silver Spur Trail;  Its overall one-story form and primary footprint;
 Its low horizontal massing;
 Its wraparound veranda and broad roof overhangs;
 Stone fireplace and wall features;
 Its original great room/reception space;
 Its relationship to the surrounding residential setting; and  Its continued ability to convey its association with the original development and marketing of Silver Spur Ranch.

Staff finds that the work from said alterations does not outweigh the property’s continued integrity of location, setting, overall design, feeling, and association.

The property’s significance under Criterion A derives substantially from its function and association as the original sales office and model home for Silver Spur Ranch, which has not been impacted by alterations. The building remains at its original location within the subdivision it served and retains sufficient physical form to convey that relationship.

While alterations have affected certain architectural details relevant to Criterion C, the residence retains its primary massing, form, roof configuration, veranda relationship, stone elements, and overall desert-oriented residential composition. Based on the totality of the property’s remaining features and historic associations, staff finds that the residence retains sufficient integrity to convey its significance.

Staff has considered the HPC’s concerns regarding cumulative alterations but continues to find that the property satisfies the applicable standards. Staff therefore recommends designation pursuant to Criteria A and C.

Environmental Review
The proposed landmark designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, Class 8. The designation is a regulatory action intended to protect a historic resource and does not authorize construction, demolition, alteration, or other physical changes to the property. None of the exceptions identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 applies.
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Legal Review
This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.

Financial Impact
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the proposed designation.

Attachments

1. Draft Resolution

2. Application

3. Public Hearing Notice

4. Applicant Public Comment
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1. Site-Specific Property Interest
Does this item involve a project site or other identifiable real property? ☒ Yes
☐ No
If yes, identify the project site: 47550 Silver Spur Trail Councilmembers should consider whether they own, lease, or hold interests in real property within 1,000 feet of the project site. (Gov. Code § 87103(b); FPPC Reg. 18702.2).

2. SB 1439 / Gov. Code § 84308 Applicability (Campaign Contributions) Does this item involve a license, permit, other entitlement for use, or a contract or franchise agreement that is not competitively bid, a labor agreement, or a personal employment contract?
☒ Yes
☐ No
If yes, identify the applicant(s), appellant(s), party, or participant(s): Corina Morrison Councilmembers should review campaign contributions received within the prior 12 months from parties or participants to the proceeding and must not accept contributions over $500 from those parties for 12 months following the final decision. (Gov. Code § 84308). 708
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Designating the Property Located at 47550 Silver Spur Trail as a Historic Landmark Pursuant to Criteria A and C of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 29.40.010 and Finding the Action Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 630-250-046)
Whereas, the owners of the property located at 47550 Silver Spur Trail, Assessor’s Parcel Number 630-250-046 (“Property”), submitted an application requesting designation of the Property as a historic landmark pursuant to Palm Desert Municipal Code (“PDMC”) Chapter 29.40; and
Whereas, the Property contains a single-family residence constructed in 1956 as the original sales office and model home for Silver Spur Ranch, one of Palm Desert’s early planned residential communities; and
Whereas, the City’s Historic Context Statement and Citywide Historic Resources Survey identify Silver Spur Ranch within the context of Palm Desert’s significant midcentury residential development and transition toward diversified year-round residential subdivision development; and
Whereas, PDMC Section 29.40.010 establishes the criteria for designation of a cultural resource as a historic landmark and requires that the cultural resource retain integrity and meet one or more of the designation criteria; and Whereas, City records and materials submitted by the property owners document alterations to the Property over time, including enclosure of the original carport, construction of a pool and detached garage, replacement of roofing and flooring, exterior modifications, replacement of windows and doors, interior remodeling, and limited modification of the roofline; and
Whereas, notwithstanding these alterations, the Property retains its original location, overall one-story form, primary footprint, relationship to Silver Spur Trail, low horizontal massing, broad roof overhangs, stone fireplace and wall features, original great room/reception space, residential setting, and association with the development of Silver Spur Ranch; and
Whereas, on April 22, 2026, the Historic Preservation Committee considered the landmark designation application and continued the matter to allow the applicant to provide additional photographs and information regarding the Property’s alterations and existing condition; and
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Whereas, on June 24, 2026, the Historic Preservation Committee conducted a continued public hearing to consider the landmark designation application and supplemental information; and
Whereas, following discussion regarding the Property’s alterations and remaining integrity, a motion to recommend that the City Council designate the Property as a historic landmark pursuant to Criteria A and C of PDMC Section 29.40.010 failed by a vote of two in favor and four opposed. Per PDMC Section 29.40.080, HPC may recommend to the City Council approval or denial and City Council shall review after said recommendation; and
Whereas, the City Council has considered the application, supplemental materials, City permit records, Historic Context Statement and Citywide Historic Resources Survey, Historic Preservation Committee proceedings, public testimony and correspondence, staff report, and all other evidence presented in connection with the application; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the determination of historic integrity requires consideration of the relationship between the Property’s remaining physical characteristics and the particular historical and architectural significance for which designation is proposed; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that alterations to certain materials, finishes, openings, and architectural features have diminished some aspects of the Property’s integrity but have not eliminated its ability to convey its historic significance. The Property continues to retain sufficient integrity of location, design, setting, feeling, and association, together with sufficient historic materials and physical features, to communicate its original function and significance; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the Property satisfies Criterion A of PDMC Section 29.40.010 because its original use as the sales office and model home for Silver Spur Ranch directly associates the Property with the establishment, marketing, and development of an important mid-century Palm Desert residential neighborhood and the broader pattern of the community’s postwar residential growth; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the Property satisfies Criterion C of PDMC Section 29.40.010 because it continues to embody distinctive characteristics of midcentury residential architecture adapted to the desert environment, including low horizontal massing, a one-story form, broad roof overhangs, a wraparound veranda configuration, indoor-outdoor orientation, stone architectural features, and integration with its residential setting; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the cumulative alterations to the Property do not prevent it from retaining sufficient integrity to convey its significance under Criteria A and C; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that designation of the Property as a historic landmark is consistent with the purposes of Title 29 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code; 710
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Whereas, the proposed landmark designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, Class 8, because the designation constitutes a regulatory action for the protection of a historic resource and does not authorize any physical alteration, construction, demolition, or other change to the Property. The City Council further finds that none of the exceptions to the categorical exemption identified in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply.

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows:

Section 1. Recitals.

The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. Landmark Designation Findings.

The City Council finds that the property located at 47550 Silver Spur Trail, Assessor’s Parcel Number 630-250-046, retains sufficient historic integrity and satisfies Criteria A and C of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 29.40.010.

Specifically, the City Council finds:

A. Criterion A. The Property is associated with an event or events that have made a significant contribution to broad patterns of history because the residence was constructed and originally used as the sales office and model home for Silver Spur Ranch and was directly associated with the establishment, marketing, and early development of the subdivision and Palm Desert’s broader pattern of mid-century residential growth.

B. Criterion C. The Property embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of construction because it remains a representative example of mid-century desert residential architecture through its low horizontal massing, one-story configuration, broad roof overhangs, wraparound veranda, indoor-outdoor orientation, stone architectural features, and relationship to the surrounding residential setting.

C. Integrity. Although the Property has undergone alterations, it retains its original location, overall form and scale, primary footprint, relationship to Silver Spur Trail, significant architectural features, original great room/reception space, residential setting, and historic association with Silver Spur Ranch. The alterations do not substantially impair the Property’s ability to convey its significance under Criteria A and C.
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Section 3. Landmark Designation.

The City Council hereby designates the property located at 47550 Silver Spur Trail, Palm Desert, California, Assessor’s Parcel Number 630-250-046, as a historic landmark pursuant to Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 29.40.

Section 4. California Environmental Quality Act.

The City Council finds that the landmark designation is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, Class 8, because the action is undertaken for the protection of a historic resource and does not authorize any construction, demolition, alteration, or other physical change to the Property.

The City Council further finds that none of the exceptions contained in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply.

Section 5. Implementation and Recordation.

The Development Services Director, or designee, is authorized and directed to update the City’s applicable historic-resource records to identify the Property as a designated landmark and to take all actions required by Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 29.40 to implement this designation. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to provide notice of the designation and record the resolution and other documents required by Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 29.40.110 with the Riverside County Recorder.

Section 6. Effective Date.

This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

Adopted on __________________.

Evan Trubee
Mayor
ATTEST:

Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
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I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-__ is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on _______________________, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Recused:

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Palm Desert, California, on ___________________.

Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
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C I T Y O F P A L M
D E S E R T 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
TEL: 760-776-6483
[email protected]

CITY OF PALM DESERT

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CASE NO. CRPC25-0003
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, will hold a public hearing to consider a request to designate the single-family residence located at 47550 Silver Spur Trail as a local historic landmark.

The City of Palm Desert has determined that the proposed landmark designation is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) because the action will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and does not constitute a project as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378.

PROJECT LOCATION: 47550 Silver Spur Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (APN 630-250-046) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The property owner requests that the single-family residence located at 47550 Silver Spur Trail be designated as a local historic landmark. On June 24, 2026, the Historic Preservation Committee recommended that the City Council deny the landmark designation application.

PUBLIC HEARING: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, will hold a Public Hearing at its meeting on September 10, 2026. The City Council meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. The meeting will provide opportunities for the public to attend and comment in person or remotely. Instructions for remote participation will be included in the posted agenda available at www.palmdesert.gov/government/meetings
COMMENT ON THIS APPLICATION: Those wishing to comment on this application may either appear in person at the public hearing or submit written comments, which must be received by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing. Written comments should be sent to the City of Palm Desert at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260, Attention: City Clerk, or emailed to:
[email protected].

If you challenge the proposed landmark designation in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council, in care of the City Clerk, at or prior to the public hearing. (Government Code section 65009(b)(2).)
Si necesita ayuda con esta notificación por favor llame a la Ciudad de Palm Desert y comuníquese con Damian Olivares (760) 346-0611.

PUBLISH: THE DESERT SUN ANTHONY J. MEJIA, MMC, CITY CLERK AUGUST 28, 2026 CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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Outlook
Historical Preservation Committee
From Corina Morrison <[email protected]>
Date Thu 7/2/2026 1:15 PM
To [email protected] <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; Carlos Flores <[email protected]>; Siji Fernandez <[email protected]>; Phil Cox <[email protected]>
Dear Mayor,
My husband and I submitted an application for historical consideration of our home at 47550 Silver Spur Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260. We attended a public hearing on July 24, 2026 at Palm Desert City hall.

I would like to go on record about our treatment by three of the members of the Historical Preservation Committee. (Rochelle McCune, David Tolzmann and Kim Housken) They attacked us! They were aggressive, angry and not truthful. These people represent the City of Palm Desert. I could not believe as home owners in Palm Desert, submitting an application, we would be treated in such a disrespectful way. I will be filing a complaint against these 3 board members.

Another issue is the board kept referring to a "tiered" system to make decisions on historical buildings.

I do not know what this system is but obviously at the present time the city of Palm Desert is not using it. Yet ,they still proceeded to judge our property using a system they "wished" the city would implement, rather than the way the city presently has it written.

For both of these reasons we believe we should have another opportunity to be considered for historical recognition. Bobby Keatinge as the city representative saw and supported our application.

Fortunately the meeting was recorded so the actions of the 3 board members listed above will be easy to review.

I look forward to your response. Sincerely,
Corina Morrison
[email protected]
760-333-3686
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City of Palm Desert Staff Report
Meeting Date: September 10, 2026
Prepared By: Ivan Tenorio, Homeless and Supportive Services Manager Department: Development Services
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Participation in the 2024-2028 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program and Adopt the City’s Five-Year Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan
Recommendation

1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City's proposed 2024-2028 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Five-Year Plan.

2. Adopt Resolution entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Authorizing the Application and Adopting the PLHA Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program.”

3. Adopt the City's 2024-2028 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Five-Year Plan.

4. Authorize the City of Palm Desert to submit an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program formula funds for the 2024-2028 allocation cycle, with an estimated five-year allocation of up to $751,531.

5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Application, Standard Agreement, amendments, and related documents necessary to administer the grant.

Executive Summary
The City is seeking authorization to participate in the second five-year allocation cycle of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program, covering years 2024 through 2028. The City’s first PLHA cycle has been fully awarded and no additional funding is available under the cycle. Continued participation in PLHA will allow the City to maintain funding for eligible homelessness services currently supported through the program.

The PLHA Program, administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), provides local governments with an ongoing source of funding for eligible housing and homelessness-related activities. HCD estimates that Palm Desert may receive up to $751,531 over the 2024–2028 allocation cycle. Actual funding for the 2026–2028 allocation years will depend on annual PLHA revenues and amounts ultimately made available by HCD.

To participate in the new allocation cycle, the City must submit an application that includes a City Council-adopted authorizing resolution and a Five-Year Plan adopted following a public hearing. The proposed Plan directs 95 percent of each PLHA allocation to eligible homelessness assistance activities and 5 percent to eligible program administration. 759

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Following City Council approval and HCD acceptance of the application, staff will return to the City Council later this fiscal year to request appropriation of awarded PLHA funds, beginning with the 2024 allocation of $120,245. No appropriation is requested as part of this action.

Background
The Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program was established pursuant to Senate Bill 2 to provide local governments with an ongoing source of funding for eligible housing activities. PLHA funding varies annually based on revenues deposited into the State's Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund.

In May 2020, the City Council approved Palm Desert's participation in the first five-year PLHA allocation cycle, covering allocation years 2019 through 2023, through Resolution No. 2020-

49. Since 2020, the City has used PLHA funds primarily to support homelessness services, including street outreach, emergency shelter, and housing navigation. The City's first allocation cycle is now fully awarded, and no additional funding is available under that cycle.

On July 16, 2026, HCD released the Notice of Funding Availability for the second five-year PLHA formula allocation cycle, covering allocation years 2024 through 2028. PLHA allocation years correspond to the calendar years in which PLHA revenues are collected, rather than the year in which a jurisdiction applies for or receives the funds.

As part of the current cycle, HCD has identified a 2024 allocation of $120,245 and a 2025 allocation of $128,800 for Palm Desert. These allocations became available for application in 2026. HCD anticipates making the remaining annual allocations available in subsequent years, beginning with the 2026 allocation in spring 2027.

Analysis
Need for Continued Participation
To participate in the second cycle, HCD requires a new authorizing resolution, a Five-Year Plan, and a public hearing. Notice of the public hearing was published at least 10 days in advance, as required.

If the City does not apply for the second allocation cycle, it will not receive PLHA formula funding for that cycle. Approval of the proposed resolution and Five-Year Plan will allow the City to remain eligible for PLHA funding and continue supporting eligible homelessness services.

Homelessness assistance remains an eligible use of PLHA funds under the current allocation cycle. Staff therefore recommends continuing to direct the majority of PLHA funding toward homelessness assistance activities to sustain services currently being provided.

Resolution and Five-Year Plan
The proposed resolution contains the required HCD’s findings and authorizations and authorizes the City Manager to execute the documents necessary to apply for and administer PLHA funding.
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The proposed Five-Year Plan identifies homelessness assistance as the City's eligible activity and allocates 95 percent of PLHA funding to homelessness assistance activities and 5 percent to eligible program administrative expenses. The administrative allocation will allow the City to recover a portion of the costs associated with preparing the application, monitoring subrecipients, administering the program, and completing required annual reporting.

The Five-Year Plan also identifies the populations to be served, anticipated households to be served, eligible activities, and the anticipated implementation schedule, consistent with PLHA Program requirements.

Five-Year Allocation
HCD has established an estimated five-year allocation of up to $751,531 for Palm Desert (see Table 1). This amount represents the maximum estimated funding identified for planning and authorization purposes and does not guarantee that the City will receive the full amount. Actual allocations for 2026 through 2028 will depend on annual PLHA revenues and the amounts ultimately made available by HCD.

Table 1
PLHA 5- Year Allocation Plan
Allocation
Year
HCD Allocation Homelessness Activities –
95%
Administrative
Expenses – 5%
2024 $120,245 $114,232.75 $6,012.25
2025 $128,800 $122,360.00 $6,440.00
2026 TBD TBD TBD
2027 TBD TBD TBD
2028 TBD TBD TBD
Confirmed
Allocations $249,045 $236,593 $12,452
5-Year
Estimate Up to $751,531 Up to $713,954.45 Up to $37,576.55 Based on the currently identified 2024 and 2025 allocations totaling $249,045, approximately $502,486 remains within the five-year estimate for allocation years 2026 through 2028. For planning purposes only, this equates to approximately $167,495 per year over the remaining three years. These amounts are estimates and are not HCD-established annual allocations.

Next Steps
Following City Council approval, staff will submit the Five-Year Plan, authorizing resolution, and application to HCD. Upon HCD approval, the City will execute the required Standard Agreement and complete the necessary steps to receive awarded funds.

Staff will subsequently return to the City Council to request appropriation of awarded PLHA funds, beginning with the 2024 allocation of $120,245. Future annual allocations will be requested through HCD's applicable process and will remain subject to continued program compliance and the availability of State funding.
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Environmental Review
This action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act because it is an administrative activity that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

Legal Review
This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.

Financial Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the proposed resolution, and no appropriation is requested for this action. PLHA is a State formula grant that requires no local match. Awarded funds will be deposited into the City’s PLHA fund and appropriated through a separate Council action following HCD approval.

Upon receipt of PLHA funds, awarded amounts will be deposited into the City's PLHA fund and appropriated through a separate City Council action following HCD approval. The proposed 5 percent administrative allocation will reimburse eligible costs associated with administering the PLHA program, subject to HCD requirements.

Attachments

1. Resolution

2. City of Palm Desert 2024-2028 PLHA Five-Year Plan

3. Public Hearing 10-Day Notice
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1. Site-Specific Property Interest
Does this item involve a project site or other identifiable real property? ☐ Yes
☒ No
If yes, identify the project site:

Councilmembers should consider whether they own, lease, or hold interests in real property within 1,000 feet of the project site. (Gov. Code § 87103(b); FPPC Reg. 18702.2).

WHEREAS, the Department is authorized to provide up to $137.5 million in CY 2024 funds and $147.2 in CY 2025 funds under the SB 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Formula Component from the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund for assistance to Cities and Counties (as described in Health and Safety Code section 50470 et seq. (Chapter 364, Statutes of 2017 (SB 2);.

WHEREAS, the State of California (the “State”), Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) issued a Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”) dated 07/16/2026 under the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program;
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert is an eligible Local Government who has applied for program funds to administer one or more eligible activities, or a Local or Regional Housing Trust Fund to whom an eligible Local government delegated its PLHA formula allocation.

WHEREAS the Department may approve funding allocations for PLHA Program, subject to the terms and conditions of the Guidelines, NOFA, Program requirements, the Standard Agreement, and other contracts between the Department and PLHA grant recipients;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

Section 1. Recitals.

That the foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. Compliance with PLHA Program Requirements.

If Applicant receives a grant of PLHA funds from the Department pursuant to the above referenced PLHA NOFA, it represents and certifies that it will use all such funds in a manner consistent and in compliance with all applicable state and federal statutes, 765
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rules, regulations, and laws, including without limitation all rules and laws regarding the PLHA Program, as well as any and all contracts Applicant may have with the Department.

Section 3. Authorization to Receive PLHA Funds.

Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to receive a PLHA grant, in an amount not to exceed the five-year estimate of the PLHA formula allocations, as stated in Appendix B of the current NOFA $751,531 in accordance with all applicable rules and laws.

Section 4. Use of PLHA Funds.

Applicant hereby agrees to use the PLHA funds for eligible activities as approved by the Department and in accordance with all Program requirements, Guidelines, other rules and laws, as well as in a manner consistent and in compliance with the Standard Agreement and other contracts between the Applicant and the Department.

Section 5. Adoption of the 2024-2028 PLHA Plan.

Pursuant to Section 302(c)(4) of the Guidelines, Applicant’s PLHA Plan for the 2024- 2028 Allocations is attached to this resolution, and Applicant hereby adopts this PLHA Plan and certifies compliance with all public notice, public comment, and public hearing requirements in accordance with the Guidelines.

Section 6. Delegation of PLHA Allocation, If Applicable.

If applicable: Applicant certifies that it was delegated by _________N/A__________ to submit an application on its behalf and administer the PLHA grant award for the formula allocation of PLHA funds, pursuant to Guidelines Section 300(c) and 300(d), and the legally binding agreement between the recipient of the PLHA funds and the Applicant is submitted with the PLHA application.

Section 7. Subgrants, If Applicable.

If applicable: Applicant certifies that it has or will subgrant some or all of its PLHA funds to another entity or entities. Pursuant to Guidelines Section 302(c)(3), “entity” means a housing developer or program operator, but does not mean an administering Local government to whom a Local government may delegate its PLHA allocation.

Section 8. Selection of Subgrantees, If Applicable.

If applicable: Applicant certifies that its selection process of these subgrantees was or will be accessible to the public and avoided or shall avoid any conflicts of interest.

Section 9. Eligible Activities.

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be expended only for eligible Activities and consistent with all Program requirements.

Section 10. Owner-Occupied Housing, If Applicable.

If applicable: Applicant certifies that, if funds are used for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, the grantee shall record a deed restriction against the property that will ensure compliance with one of the requirements stated in Guidelines Section 302(c)(5)(A),(B) and (C).

Section 11. Affordable Rental Housing Development, If Applicable.

If applicable: Applicant certifies that, if funds are used for the development of an Affordable Rental Housing Development, the Local government shall make PLHA assistance in the form of a low-interest, deferred loan to the Sponsor of the Project, and such loan shall be evidenced through a Promissory Note secured by a Deed of Trust and a Regulatory Agreement shall restrict occupancy and rents in accordance with a Local government-approved underwriting of the Project for a term of at least 55 years.

Section 12. Standard Agreement and Program Guidelines.

Applicant shall be subject to the terms and conditions as specified in the Standard Agreement, the PLHA Program Guidelines and any other applicable SB 2 Guidelines published by the Department.

Section 13. Authorized Representative.

City Manager is/are authorized to execute the PLHA Program Application, the PLHA Standard Agreement and any subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, as well as any other documents which are related to the Program or the PLHA grant awarded to Applicant, as the Department may deem appropriate. Per California Government Code Section 40602 If a city applicant designates anyone other than the Mayor as the Authorized Representative, the application must include a copy of the ordinance that explicitly grants this authority to the designated officer.

Adopted on __________________.

Evan Trubee
Mayor
ATTEST:

Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
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I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-__ is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on _______________________, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Recused:

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Palm Desert, California, on ___________________.

Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
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2024-2028 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Five-Year Plan

CITY OF PALM DESERT
2024-2028 PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION

FIVE-YEAR PLAN
Purpose and Program Overview
The Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program provides formula funding to eligible local governments for housing and homelessness activities. For the 2024-2028 allocation cycle, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) estimates that the City of Palm Desert may receive up to $751,531 over five years.

This Plan identifies the City's proposed use of its 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 PLHA allocations.

The City will direct 95 percent of the funds to Homelessness Assistance Activities serving individuals and households experiencing or at risk of homelessness and five percent to Administrative Expenses.

Planned Eligible Activity
Homelessness Assistance Activities
The City proposes PLHA activity category: Homelessness Assistance Activities. Funds will support service-oriented assistance to households at or below 30 percent of Area Median Income (AMI) who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Eligible uses may include street outreach, supportive services, case management services, housing navigation, and emergency shelter operations.

Any rapid rehousing assistance, navigation center, emergency shelter, or transitional housing activity funded under this Plan will be provided in a manner consistent with the Housing First practices described in Title 25, California Code of Regulations, Section 8409(b)(1)-(6) and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 8255(b)(8) as required by Guidelines Section 301(a)(3)(B)(ii).

Priority Population and Housing Element Consistency
The Activity is limited to households at or below 30 percent of AMI. Under HCD's Guidelines, programs targeted to households at or below 60 percent of AMI are deemed to meet the requirement to prioritize investments benefiting lower-income households.

The Plan is consistent with the City's 2021-2029 Housing Element, including Policy 5 and Programs 5.A and 5.C, which address shelter, regional homelessness services, and support for local organizations providing homeless services.

Five-Year Funding Plan
HCD's July 16, 2026 Notice of Funding Availability identifies Palm Desert's 2024 allocation at $120,245 and 2025 allocation at $128,800, with an estimated maximum five-year allocation of $751,531. Future annual allocations will be announced by HCD as revenues become available; actual allocations may be lower.

Allocation
Year
HCD
Allocation Planned Use Allocation%
Planned
Amount
2024 $120,245 Homelessness Assistance Activities
Administrative Expenses
95%
5%
$114,232.75
$6,012.25
2025 $128,800 Homelessness Assistance Activities
Administrative Expenses
95%
5%
$122,360.00
$6,440.00
2026 TBD by HCD Homelessness Assistance Activities
Administrative Expenses
95%
5%
TBD
TBD
2027 TBD by HCD Homelessness Assistance Activities
Administrative Expenses
95%
5%
TBD
TBD
2028 TBD by HCD Homelessness Assistance Activities
Administrative Expenses
95%
5%
TBD
TBD
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2024-2028 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Five-Year Plan Allocation
Year
HCD
Allocation Planned Use Allocation%
Planned
Amount
5-Year
Estimate Up to $751,531
Homelessness Assistance
Activities
Administrative Expenses
95%
5%
$713,954.45
$37,576.55
Projected Households Served and RHNA Comparison
For planning purposes, the City projects serving approximately 150 extremely low-income households over the five-year Plan term. Actual households served may vary based on annual funding, program design, service intensity, and participant needs.

Income Level Projected Households
Served RHNA Comparison
0-30% AMI 150 over 5 years Very Low RHNA: 675 total; 561 permitted; 114 remaining.

PLHA-funded homelessness services support housing placement and stability but do not, by themselves, create RHNA units.

Source: City of Palm Desert Staff Report, March 26, 2026, 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports.

Implementation Schedule
Following City Council adoption, the City will submit its initial PLHA application to HCD. Upon HCD approval, the City anticipates requesting the 2024 allocation. Subsequent allocations will be requested in future fiscal years as they become available and in accordance with HCD program requirements.

Homelessness Assistance Activities will be implemented over the term of the Standard Agreement. . The major steps and anticipated schedule are as follows:
 September 10, 2026 – Public hearing; City Council adoption of Plan and authorizing resolution.  Fall 2026 – Submit application for the 2024 and 2025 allocations.  Upon HCD approval – Execute Standard Agreement for the 2024-2028 cycle; City Council appropriation of awarded funds.
 Following appropriation – Execute or amend agreements with service providers and submit them to HCD for prior written approval as commitment documents; commence or continue Homelessness Assistance Activities; request disbursement.  Spring 2027, 2028, and 2029 – Submit applications for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 allocations as released by HCD.
 July 31 of each year – Submit PLHA Annual Report to HCD for the prior July 1 through June 30 period; submit close-out report upon expenditure of all funds.

Affordability Period and Income Level
The Activity will serve households at or below 30 percent of AMI. An affordability period is not applicable to the proposed service-oriented Activity.

Public Review and Adoption
The Plan was posted on the City’s website for public review and comment beginning September 4th 2026.

Notice of the public hearing was published on August 28, 2026. The City Council conducted a public hearing and adopted this Plan by Resolution No. 2026 - ______ on September 10, 2026. 770

C I T Y O F P A L M
D E S E R T 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
TEL: 760-346-0611
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CITY OF PALM DESERT

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING ADOPTION OF THE 2024-2028 PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION

FIVE-YEAR PLAN AND AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
PUBLIC HEARING: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the 2024-2028 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Five-Year Plan and a resolution authorizing the City’s application for and receipt of formula allocation funds. The public hearing will be held on September 10, 2026, during the City Council meeting beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. The meeting will provide opportunities for the public to attend and comment in person or remotely. Instructions for remote participation will be included in the posted agenda available at www.palmdesert.gov/government/meetings.

PLAN DESCRIPTION:

The City is considering adoption of its 2024-2028 Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Five-Year Plan. The proposed Plan would allocate 95 percent of PLHA funds to Homelessness Assistance Activities serving individuals and households at or below 30 percent of Area Median Income who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and 5 percent to program administration.

At the public hearing, the City Council will receive comments and consider adoption of the Five-Year Plan and a related resolution authorizing the City to apply for and receive PLHA formula funds. The proposed Five-Year Plan will be available for public review beginning September 4, 2026, on the City website and at Palm Desert City Hall, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.

COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED PLAN:

Those wishing to comment on the proposed Five-Year Plan may either appear in person at the public hearing or submit written comments, which must be received by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing. Written comments should be sent to the City of Palm Desert, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260, Attention: City Clerk, or emailed to [email protected].
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Si necesita ayuda con esta notificación, por favor llame a la Ciudad de Palm Desert y comuníquese con Damian Olivares al (760) 346-0611.

Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk, City of Palm Desert
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