PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION MEETING
AGENDA

Thursday, September 12, 2024

2:00 P.m. - 3:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

73-510 Fred Waring Drive

Palm Desert, California

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the purpose of the Study Session is to review the items listed on the agenda. No action will be taken.

This is a joint meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Palm Desert Housing Authority, and Palm Desert Board of Library Trustees. Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person, and up to two Councilmembers may attend remotely.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION

2.

STUDY SESSION TOPICS

2.a

UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE INTRODUCTION

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Provide feedback on the presentation by Clarion Associates on the Unified Development Code Update and direct to staff to form a City Council Subcommittee for the Update.

2.b

POLICY DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 26, (SUBDIVISIONS) AND TITLE 27 (GRADING)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Provide feedback on the proposed policy and text amendments to Palm Desert Municipal Code Title 26 (Subdivisions) and Title 27 (Grading).

2.c

PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT TO PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.18 BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Provide feedback on proposed text amendments to the Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 2.18, Building Board of Appeals.

2.d

DRAFT POLICY CLRK-002: THREATS OF VIOLENCE DIRECTED TOWARDS COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CANDIDATES, AND CONSIDERATION OF FIREARMS RESTRICTIONS ON CITY PROPERTY

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Provide feedback on the draft Policy CLRK-002: Threats of Violence directed towards Council Members and Candidates.
  2. Provide feedback on whether staff should explore the development of an ordinance that prohibits all firearms, including those held by Concealed Weapon Permit holders, on City property.

3.

ADJOURNMENT

4.

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTE: Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference. Study Session is accessible in person or on the City’s website: www.palmdesert.gov under the Council Agenda link at the top of the page.

Agenda Related Materials: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items considered in open session, and documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for public inspection at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.palmdesert.gov by clicking “Council Agenda” at the top of the page.

Americans with Disabilities Act: It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, [phone], at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

I, Níamh M. Ortega, 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/ Níamh M. Ortega 
Assistant City Clerk