PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

8:30 A.m. - 9:30 A.m.

Administrative Conference Room, City Hall

73-510 Fred Waring Drive

Palm Desert, CA 92260

Please see the last page of this agenda for public notices and participation options.

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Roll Call

3.

Non-Agenda Public Comment

This time has been set aside for the public to address the Parks and Recreation Committee on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Committee 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.

4.

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 Committee for a separate discussion.

• Recommendation:

  To approve the consent calendar as presented.

4.a

Approval of Minutes

• Recommendation:

  Approve the Minutes of March 3, 2026.

5.

Business Items

Items listed in this section are presented for the Committee's review and action. Public comment is allowed on each item, with a three minute time limit per speaker. The Committee may provide direction, request additional information, or take action as appropriate.

5.a

Establish a Subcommittee and Its Responsibilities for the Civic Center Skate Park

• Recommendation:
  1. Establish a subcommittee of two Parks and Recreation Committee members for the oversight and review of the Civic Center Skate Park (skate park) during a 12-month trial unsupervised operational model.
  2. Establish the term and responsibilities of the subcommittee, including monitoring parameters, defining “success” for the change in operational model, and reporting schedule.

6.

Informational Reports

6.a

Updates from Partner Organizations

Partner organizations may provide updates on activities relevant to the committee. These are informational items with no formal action.

6.a.1

Palm Desert Aquatic Center

6.a.2

First Tee - Coachella Valley

6.a.3

Friends of the Desert Mountains

6.a.4

Family YMCA of the Desert

6.a.5

Desert Recreation District

6.b

City Staff

City staff will provide updates on relevant projects, activities, and other matters within the committee's scope. This is an informational item with no formal action.

• Update of Ordinance: Responsibilities and Meeting Frequency
• Benches at Ironwood Park and Magnesia Falls Park
• ADA Curb and Crosswalk at Ironwood Park
• Cahuilla Hills Park
• Aquatic Center Renovation
• Civic Center Playground

6.c

City Council Liaison

The liaison provides updates to facilitate communication between the City Council and the committee. This is an informational item with no formal action.

7.

Requests for Action

Committee members may propose future agenda items within the committee's scope. Items that receive support from at least one other member may be placed on a future agenda for discussion and possible action. No formal action will be taken at this time.

8.

ADJOURNMENT

The next Regular Meeting will be held on June 2, 2026.

9.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Pursuant to Senate Bill 707, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person. Members of the public may record open-session meetings. Recording may be limited only if the manner of recording causes a persistent disruption due to noise, illumination, or obstruction of view.

Public Participation Options:

Option 1: In Person
Members of the public may attend the meeting in person and may provide public comment for up to three minutes.

Option 2: Via Email
Send your comments by email to: [email protected]. Emails received by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the meeting will be made part of the record and distributed to the Committee. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Committee as soon as practicable and retained for the official record. Emails will not be read aloud except as an ADA accommodation.

Option 3: Live Via Zoom
Access via https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/89891442996 or zoom.us, click “Join a Meeting” and enter Webinar ID 898 9144 2996.

Option 4: Live Via Telephone

[phone] and enter Meeting ID 898 9144 2996 followed by #.
Indicate that you are a participant by pressing # to continue. During the meeting, press *9 to add yourself to the queue and wait for the City Clerk to announce your name/phone number. Press *6 to unmute your line and limit your comments to three minutes.

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.

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 hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda for the Parks and Recreation Committee was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.

 

/s/ Monique M. Lomeli, CMC 
Senior Deputy Clerk