Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting - September 10, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 2:30 P.M.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on items contained only on the Closed Session Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of this agenda.
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
4. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
RECOMMENDATION:
The following items were considered in closed session:
4.a
Closed Session Meeting Minutes: August 20, 2026
Public Comments:
4.b
Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Public Comments:
4.c
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2 Public Comments:
4.d
Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Public Comments:
4.e
Conference with Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Public Comments:
5. ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Trubee.
7. INSPIRATION
Councilmember Moreno.
8. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Shah
9. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
9.a
Proclamation- National Preparedness Month
1. National Preparedness Month.pdf
10. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
10.a
CALFIRE/Riverside County Fire Department Update
1. 1. Palm Desert - Quarterly update FY25 4th Quarter April-June .pdf
10.b
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
1. Palm Desert 2028 LHMP Update.pdf
11. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
12. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting.
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.
13.a
Approval of City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - StudySession_Aug20_2026 - English.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Palm Desert City Council - Regular Meeting_Aug20_2026 - English.pdf Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes of August 20, 2026.
13.b
Receive and File Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
1. ABC Routing Memo - Palm Valley Country Club Final.pdf
2. ABC Routing Memo - Rockn Avenue.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and File Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for:
Palm Valley Country Club (Redhawk F&B Management, LLC) 76200 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211-9509 Rockn Avenue (Rockn Avenue, LLC) 73730 El Paseo Ste. C, Palm Desert, CA 92260
13.c
Approval of Warrant Registers
1. 2026-08-06_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1_FY2526.pdf
2. 2026-08-13_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1__W3_FY2526.pdf
3. 2026-08-14_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1_FY2627.pdf
4. 2026-08-20_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1_FY2526.pdf
5. 2026-08-21_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1_FY2627.pdf
6. 2026-08-27_Check_Register_by_Bank_ID_and_Date_W1_FY2627.pdf Recommendation:
Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 8/06/2026 to 8/27/2026.
13.d
July 2026 Procurement Report
1. Procurement Report July 2026.pdf
2. July_2026_Procurement_Transparency_Report.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Procurement Report for July 2026.
13.e
Receive and File Update on Fiscal Year 2025-26 Productivity Savings/Innovation Reserve Requests
1. Receive and File Update on FY 2025-26 Productivity Savings Innovation Reserve Requests.pdf
2. 01 FY 2025-26 Innovation Reserve Summary.pdf
3. 02 Res 2026-003.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file the FY 2025-26 Productivity Savings/Innovation Reserve update, including a summary of the five innovation requests submitted under the City’s new Productivity Savings/Innovation Reserve Program.
13.f
Ratification of Letter Opposing Senate Bill 1379 (Cervantes) County of Riverside: Separation of County Offices: In-Custody Reports
1. SB 1379 - Opposition Letter.pdf
2. 01 Letter of Opposition - SB 1379 (Cervantes).pdf
3. 02 SB 1379 Bill Text.pdf
4. 03 Legislative Analysis.pdf
Recommendation:
Ratify the issuance of the letter opposing Senate Bill 1379 (Cervantes) related to the required separation of the Riverside County Sheriff and Coroner offices and the establishment of a Medical Examiner's Office.
13.g
2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference Resolution and Second Alternate Voting Delegate
1. 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference Resolution and Appointment of a Second Alternate Voting Delegate.pdf
2. 01 Cal Cities Resolution Packet.pdf
Recommendation:
Support Resolution No. 1, entitled “A Resolution of the General Assembly of the League of California Cities Calling for a Working Group to Consider a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Form of Initiative to Ensure Final Local Authority Over Housing and Land Use Decisions,” and direct the City’s voting delegate to vote in support.
Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Pradetto as the City’s second alternate voting delegate for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference General Assembly.
13.h
2026 Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notice Pursuant to the Political Reform Act
1. 2026 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE BIENNIAL NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT .pdf
2. 01 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file the 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice.
Direct staff to promulgate the necessary amendments and return to the City Council in December 2026 for adoption pursuant to the Political Reform Act.
13.i
Approval of the Third Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for Visit Greater Palm Springs
1. Third Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for Visit Greater Palm Springs.pdf
2. 01 Third Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement.pdf
3. 02 Redline of Third Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement.pdf
4. 03 VGPS Resolution No. JPA 2026-003.pdf
5. 04 VGPS Staff Report.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the Third Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for Visit Greater Palm Springs and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement.
13.j
Proposed Palm Desert 2027 Social Media Commemorations
1. Proposed 2027 Social Media Commemorations.pdf
2. 2027 Proposed Social Media Commemorations Schedule.pdf Recommendation:
Approve the proposed social media commemorations schedule for the 2027 calendar year, as reviewed by the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
13.k
Informational Report regarding Temporary Road Closures on El Paseo Associated with Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recurring Special Events
1. Temporary road closures on El Paseo associated with Fiscal Year 2026-27 recurring special events.pdf Recommendation:
Receive and file an informational report regarding temporary road closures on El Paseo associated with FY 2026-27 recurring special events.
13.l
Parks and Recreation Committee Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan
1. Approve Parks and Recreation Committee Annual Work Plan.pdf
2. 01 - Staff Report - Parks and Recreation Committee (08-04-26).pdf
3. 02 - Presentation - PRC 2026-2027 Work Plan.pdf
4. Supplemental Material - 2026-09-10 QA Memo 13l.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the Parks and Recreation Committee Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan.
13.m
Three-Year Microsoft 365 Renewal through Insight Public Sector, Inc.
1. Approve 3-year Microsoft 365 Renewal.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve a three-year Microsoft 365 subscription renewal with Insight Public Sector, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $450,000, plus a 25 percent contingency of $112,500 for additional licenses and upgrades, for a total authorization not to exceed $562,500.
Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the agreement and any related purchase orders, annual renewal documents, amendments, change orders, and other documents necessary to effectuate this action, including the use of contingency funds and non-monetary modifications, provided the expenditure does not exceed $562,500.
13.n
Housing Authority - Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract HA50390 with Van Engineering, Inc., for Taos Palms Apartments Site Improvement Project (Project No. CHA00004)
1. Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract HA50390 for Taos Palms Apartments Site Improvements Project CHA00004 (1).pdf
2. 00 Change Order No. 1 - HA50390(1).pdf
3. 01 Contractor Change Order Request 1(1).pdf
4. 02 Housing Commission Staff Report - Approve Change Order No.1 for Project CHA00004(1)(1).pdf
5. 03 Housing Authority Staff Report - Award Construction Contract for Project CHA00004(1).pdf
6. 04 Vicinity Map -Taos Palms Apartments(1).pdf
7. Supplemental Material - 2026-09-10 QA Memo 13n.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract HA50390 with Van Engineering, Inc., of Wildomar, California, in the amount of $29,662.53 and appropriate an additional $6,281.42 to cover the portion of the change order that exceeds the project’s contingency, for Taos Palms Site Improvement Project (Project No. CHA00004).
Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds from Housing Authority Fund Balance Reserves to Housing Authority Replacement Expenditure Account No. 8714195-4331100, in the amount of $6,281.42.
13.o
Release the Cash Maintenance Bond for West Coast Self Storage located on the Northwest Corner of Dinah Shore and Dick Kelly Drive
1. Maintenance Bond Release for West Coast Self Storage.pdf
2. 01 Maintenance Bond (cash deposit).pdf
3. 02 Vicinity Map.pdf
4. 03 Bond Release Form 1.pdf
Recommendation:
Release the cash Maintenance Bond for West Coast Self Storage in the amount of $4,869.65 for public improvements.
13.p
Approve Amendments to Maintenance Service Agreements for Landscape Maintenance Areas 2, 16, and 17
1. Approve Amendments to LMA 2 (C49170), 16 (C49270), and 17 (C43140).pdf
2. 01 C49170 Am 2 Mariposa Landscapes - LMA 2.pdf
3. 02 C49270 Am 2 Vintage Associates - LMA 16.pdf
4. 03 C43140 Am 2 Vintage Associates - LMA 17.pdf
5. 04 LMA 2 Proposal - Gerald Ford.pdf
6. 05 LMA 16 Proposal - Cahuilla Park.pdf
7. 06 LMA 17 Proposal - CC Park Playground and CPI Increase.pdf
8. 07 LMA 2 Map.pdf
9. 08 LMA 16 Map.pdf
10. 09 LMA 17 Map.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C49170 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., of Irwindale, CA, to increase services and the annual contract amount to $308,490.24, subject to consumer price index (CPI) increases, and subject to the not to exceed Extra Work amount of $105,000.
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C49270 with Vintage Associates, Inc., of Bermuda Dunes, CA, to increase services and the annual contract amount to $525,660, subject to CPI increases, and subject to the not to exceed Extra Work amount of $100,920.
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C43140 with Vintage Associates, Inc., of Bermuda Dunes, CA, to increase services and the annual contract amount to $362,460, subject to CPI increases, and subject to the not to exceed Extra Work amount of $70,000.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the amendments.
Authorize the City Manager to execute these amendments, the optional contract extensions, including CPI increase requests, and execute any other documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
13.q
Award Progressive Design-Build Contract to Barnhart-Reese Construction, Inc., for New Library Facility at the Former Parkview Office Building Site, 73-710 Fred Waring Drive (Project No. CFA00027)
1. Award Progressive Design-Build Contract for New Library Facility (Project No. CFA00027) .pdf
2. 01 Barnhart-Reese - Progressive Design Build Contract.pdf
3. 02 Barnhart-Reese Proposal.pdf
4. 03 RFP Evaluation Tabulation.pdf
5. 04 Public Comments.pdf
6. Supplemental Material - 2026-09-10 QA Memo 13q.pdf
7. Supplemental Material - Additional Public Comments.pdf Recommendation:
Award a Progressive Design-Build Contract to Barnhart-Reese Construction for the New Palm Desert Library Facility in the amount of $2,251,120 for Phase 1 Design and Pre-construction Services, plus a contingency of $225,000 for unforeseen expenses.
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any written requests for amendments up to the $225,000 contingency amount, and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action, in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 3.30.170(B).
13.r
Approve Amendment No. 7 to the Assembly Bill 2766 Vehicle Registration Revenue Memorandum of Understanding with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments for the Regional PM10 Street Sweeping Program
1. Approve C22646 Amendment No 7 CVAG Assembly Bill 2766 MOU.pdf
2. 01 AB 2766 MOU_Amend No. 7 - (City of Palm Desert).pdf
3. 02 CVAG December 1, 2025 Staff Report.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve Amendment No. 7 to the Assembly Bill 2766 (AB 2766) Vehicle Registration Revenue Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Contract No. C22646, with Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), increasing the City’s contribution of AB 2766 revenues from 75 percent to 100 percent and extending the term through June 30, 2028.
Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $20,000 from unobligated AB 2766 Reserve Fund to AQMD / Dues Account No. 2384515-4363000.
Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the amendment.
Authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment and any related documents to effectuate this action.
13.s
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C43900 with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., on Dave Erwin Park (Project No. CPK00002)
1. Approve Amendment No.2 to Contract No. C43900 with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., on Dave Erwin Park.pdf
2. 01 C43900 Interwest Amendment No.2.pdf
3. 02 Interwest Proposal.pdf
4. 03 C43900 Interwest Agreement.pdf
5. 04 C43900 Interwest Amendment No.1.pdf
6. Supplemental Material - 2026-09-10 QA Memo 13s.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C43900 with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., on the Dave Erwin Park project in the amount of $356,822, increase the existing $77,227 project contingency by $82,773 for a total project contingency of $160,000 for unforeseen expenses, and extend the term of the contract through June 30, 2029.
Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds in the amount of $439,595 from unobligated Capital Project Reserves (Account No. 4004618-4400200).
Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the amendment.
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 and any written requests for amendments up to the authorized contingency amount, and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action, in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 3.30.170(B).
14. ACTION CALENDAR
The public may comment on individual Action Items within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda.
14.a
Resolution Requesting Southern California Edison (SCE) to Minimize Planned Outages During High Temperature Summer Months
1. SCE Planned Summer Outages.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - SCE Planned Summer Maintenance Resolution.pdf
3. Supplemental Material - Public Comments.pdf
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.”
14.b
Palm Springs Preservation Foundation Funding Offer for Conceptual Design of the Historic William F. Cody-Designed Entry Sign
1. Consider Grant Funding Concept for William Cody Monument Sign.pdf
2. Attachment 1- Photos and Renderings.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Palm Springs Preservation Foundation – Letter (June 9, 2026).pdf
4. Supplemental Material - Presentation - William Cody Sign.pdf Recommendation:
Provide direction on whether to proceed with conceptual design of the historic William F. Cody-designed entry sign using up to $30,000 in reimbursement funding offered by the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation.
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
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
1. Vitalia Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act Bond Amendment.pdf
2. TEFRA Resolution 082426.pdf
Recommendation:
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 Explorer Drive (APN 694-310-006), Palm Desert, California (the “Project”).
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).
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.
15.b
Designation of an Existing Single-Family Residence Located at 47550 Silver Spur Trail as a Historic Landmark
1. CRPC25-0003 Silver Spur Trail designation.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Application.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Public Hearing Notice.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Applicant Public Comment.pdf
6. Supplemental Material - CRPC25-0003 - 47550 Silver Spur Trail - Presentation.pdf 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).”
15.c
Resolution Authorizing Participation in the 2024-2028 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program and Adopt the City’s Five-Year Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan
1. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Participation in the 2024-2028 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program .pdf
2. 01 Resolution No. 2026-.pdf
3. 02 Palm Desert 2024-2028 PLHA Five-Year Plan .pdf
4. 03 Public Hearing 10-Day Notice.pdf
Recommendation:
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City's proposed 2024-2028 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Five-Year Plan.
Adopt a 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.” Adopt the City's 2024-2028 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Five-Year Plan.
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.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Application, Standard Agreement, amendments, and related documents necessary to administer the grant.
16. ADJOURNMENT
17. PUBLIC NOTICES
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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, CMC
Assistant City Clerk