PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Closed Session 3:30 p.m.; Regular Session 4:00 p.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

73-510 Fred Waring Drive

Palm Desert, California

This is a joint meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Palm Desert Housing Authority and the 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 - CLOSED SESSION - 3:30 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: November 13, 2025

4.b

Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)4

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5.

ROLL CALL - REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.

6.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilmember Pradetto

7.

INSPIRATION

Mayor Harnik

8.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION

City Attorney Shah

9.

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS

9.a

PRESENTATION: PALM DESERT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - GOLF CART PARADE 2025

9.b

APPOINTMENT OF THE MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Appoint Evan Trubee to the position of Mayor for a one-year term commencing upon appointment, and conduct the required three-member tiebreak (drawing straws) to determine the appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem for the 2026 term.

9.c

PROCLAMATION: URBAN HABITAT

10.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

10.a

SHERIFF DEPARTMENT UPDATE

10.b

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PROJECTS UPDATE

10.c

INTERNSHIP RECOGNITION

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, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the Minutes of November 13, 2025.

13.b

APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the warrant registers issued for the period 11/7/2025 to 11/25/2025.

13.c

OCTOBER 2025 PROCUREMENT REPORT

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Receive and file the monthly Procurement Report for October 2025.

13.d

ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS FROM THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AND HOUSING COMMISSION; APPOINTMENT TO FILL HOUSING COMMISSION VACANCY

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Accept, with regret, the resignation of Wallace Colvard from the Architectural Review Commission, effective November 25, 2025.
  2. Accept, with regret, the resignation of Kathleen Bauer from the Housing Commission, effective December 10, 2025.
  3. Appoint Patricia Pyle to fill the unexpired Housing Commission term ending June 30, 2027, effective December 11, 2025.

13.e

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CEREMONIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS POLICY AND RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-011

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Resolution 2025-072 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-011 AND ADOPTING A POLICY FOR CEREMONIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS.”

13.f

ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1437 AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Ordinance No. 1437 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.”

13.g

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE GRANT POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL AND ESTABLISHING A CITYWIDE FRAMEWORK FOR GRANT IDENTIFICATION, APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION, REPORTING, AND COMPLIANCE.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Resolution 2025-073 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF PALM DESERT GRANT POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL AND ESTABLISHING A CITYWIDE FRAMEWORK FOR GRANT IDENTIFICATION, APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION, REPORTING, AND COMPLIANCE.”

13.h

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM AWARD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED GRANT DOCUMENTS

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Adopt Resolution 2025-074 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM AWARD AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS.”
  2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Grant Agreement, Summary of Award, Budget Detail, Government Taxpayer ID Form, any future amendments, and all other documents required by the California Department of Justice, provided that any amendments do not obligate additional City funds.

13.i

AWARD A TASK ORDER TO ACCENTURE LLP FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF THE NEW LIBRARY FACILITY (PROJECT NO. CFA00027)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Award Task Order No. TOCFA00027 to Accenture LLP for Construction Management Services of the New Library Facility in the amount of $1,662,667.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the task order and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action.

13.j

RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 39276

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Resolution 2025-075 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 39276 FOR FINANCING AND CONVEYANCE PURPOSES LOCATED SOUTH OF FRANK SINATRA DRIVE AND WEST OF PORTOLA AVENUE.”

13.k

APPROVE THE HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE 2026 ANNUAL WORK PLAN

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve and reaffirm the existing Work Plan categories for the 2026 Annual Work Plan, effective January 1, 2026.

13.l

APPROVE A TWO-YEAR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH VM POOL SERVICE AND REPAIRS FOR POOL AND SPA MAINTENANCE AT HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES.

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a two-year maintenance agreement with VM Pool Service & Repairs Inc., with three one-year extension options, at an annual not-to-exceed amount of $209,040 per fiscal year, and up to $75,000 for additional as-needed services.
  2. Authorize the City Attorney to make any non-monetary changes to the agreement.
  3. Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute any change orders or amendments to the agreement.

13.m

MILLS ACT CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF TWO DESIGNATED HISTORIC RESOURCES LOCATED AT 73411 WILLOW STREET AND 72801 EL PASEO, UNIT 808

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Adopt Resolution 2025-076 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 73411 WILLOW STREET.”
  2. Adopt Resolution 2025-077 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 72801 EL PASEO, UNIT 808.

13.n

MOVING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH RELOCATION OF THE CA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE FROM PARKVIEW BUILDING, AND PARKING SPACE LEASE WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE USE OF TEN (10) DESIGNATED PARKING SPACES AT 73-710 FRED WARING DRIVE

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve payment of moving services in the amount of $4,670 to Mother Lode Van & Storage for the relocation of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) from the Parkview Building, plus a 10% contingency.
  2. Approve the Parking Space Lease Agreement with the CA Department of General Services (acting on behalf of CDFA) for ten (10) designated parking spaces located at 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, effective January 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031.
  3. Authorize the City Attorney to make any necessary, nonmonetary changes to the Agreement.
  4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents and take all necessary actions to complete the relocation.

13.o

APPROVE PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CLARITI BUSINESS LICENSE SOFTWARE SYSTEM

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement with Speridian, LLC, for Clariti Business Licensing System implementation costs of $205,820, plus 10% contingency. 
  2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to finalize an agreement with Park Consulting Group for consulting services and project management for a 3-month term in the amount of $49,500, plus 10% contingency. 
  3. Authorize the City Manager to review and approve contract amendments and change orders up to contingency amounts, for unforeseen circumstances associated with each agreement, per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 
  4. Authorize City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to any of the agreements and authorize City Manager to execute any documents necessary to facilitate the contract award and implementation of the Clariti Business Licensing Software System.  

13.p

RESOLUTION UPDATING POLICY NO. FIN-013 TRAVEL EXPENSE AND REIMBURSEMENT POLICY

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Resolution 2025-078 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2016-80 AND ADOPTING A REVISED TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY FOR OFFICIAL CITY BUSINESS FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS AND CITY EMPLOYEES.”

13.q

RESOLUTION ADOPTING UPDATES TO THE LIBRARY SERVICES’ POLICIES TO REPLACE AND SUPERCEDE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-039

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Resolution 2025-079 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING UPDATED LIBRARY SERVICES POLICIES LIBR-002, LIBR-003, LIBR-004, LIBR-005, LIBR-006, AND LIBR-010, TO REPLACE AND SUPERSEDE THE VERSIONS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-039”

13.r

REJECT ALL PROPOSALS FOR STORM DRAIN AND STORMWATER CHANNEL CLEAN UP AND QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE SERVICES (PROJECT NO. MDR00004)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Reject all bid proposals submitted under Request for Proposal No. 2025-RFP-219 for Storm Drain and Stormwater Channel Clean Up and Quarterly Maintenance Services

13.s

REJECT BID PROPOSAL FOR ON-CALL SPORTS COURTS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS WITHIN CITY PARK FACILITIES (PROJECT NO. CFA00011)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Reject bid proposal submitted under Request for Proposal (RFP) 2025-RFP-202 for On-Call Sports Courts Maintenance and Repairs.
  2. Authorize staff to re-advertise the request.

13.t

AWARD A CONTRACT TO WESTERN STATE BUILDERS, INC., FOR THE CIVIC CENTER PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION (PROJECT NO. CFA00011)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Award a construction contract to Western State Builders, Inc., of Escondido, California, in the amount of $1,570,136.14, plus a $157,000 contingency for unforeseen expenses.
  2. Authorize Director of Finance to appropriate funds from General Fund Facility Reserve to the Interfund Transfer Out Account No. 1104199-4501000 in the amount of $1,000,000 and transfer to Capital Projects Fund Transfer In Account No. 4000000-3910000.
  3. Appropriate $1,000,000 Capital Projects Fund – Civic Center Account No. 4004674-4400100.
  4. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
  5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any written requests for change orders up to the contingency amount, amendments, and any other documents necessary to effectuate this action, in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 3.30.170(B).
  6. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC) and the City Clerk to file the NOC upon satisfactory completion of the Project.

13.u

GRANT OF EASEMENT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT FOR HAYSTACK ROAD CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (PROJECT NO. CDR00003)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant of Easement to the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for an existing pipeline.

13.v

RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 66000-66008 RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Resolution 2025-080 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REVIEWING AND ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE DISCLOSURE REPORT FOR THE CITY’S VARIOUS DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND MAKING FIVE-YEAR FINDINGS REGARDING THE CONTINUING NEED FOR UNEXPENDED BALANCES OF IMPACT FEES AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66001.”

13.w

AWARD A CONTRACT TO QUINN COMPANY FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY’S EMERGENCY GENERATORS (PROJECT NO. MEQ00005)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Award a one-year Maintenance Services Agreement to Quinn Company, dba Quinn Power Systems, of the City of Industry, California (referred to as “Quinn”) for preventative maintenance of the City’s emergency generators in the amount of $87,795 pro-rated for the first year at $43,897.50, with the option of four, one-year extensions.
  2. Authorize additional as-needed repairs and service parts in an amount not-to-exceed $75,000 pro-rated for the first year at $37,500, with the option of four, one-year extensions.
  3. Authorize the City Attorney to make necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement.
  4. Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments and change orders and any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.

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

INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE DELETING SECTION 2.52.555(F) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO REMOVE OUTDATED EMAIL RETENTION PROVISIONS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Introduction of Ordinance No. 1438 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DELETING SECTION 2.52.555(F) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO REMOVE OUTDATED EMAIL RETENTION PROVISIONS.”

14.b

INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE BY REFERENCE WITH APPENDICES AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS AND SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Introduce Ordinance No. 1439 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE BY REFERENCE WITH APPENDICES AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS.”

      

  2. Schedule a public hearing and second reading for the City Council meeting of January 8, 2026, at 4 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.

14.c

RESOLUTION DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 8.50 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE AND CREATE DRILLING AND MAINTENANCE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS FOR WATER WELLS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Resolution 2025-081 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 8.50 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DRILLING AND MAINTENANCE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS FOR WATER WELLS.”

14.d

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SPAY/NEUTER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AND RESCINDING THE CITY’S PET REIMBURSEMENT POLICY

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Adopt Resolution 2025-082 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING THE CITY’S PET REIMBURSEMENT POLICY AND ESTABLISHING A NEW SPAY/NEUTER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WITH ANIMAL SAMARITANS.”
  2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to administer the program.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary implementation documents.

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

APPROVE AN ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AN UPDATED MOBILITY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN, AND UPDATED TRANSPORTATION STUDY GUIDELINES

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2025-083 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE CITY GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT UPDATING THE MOBILITY (CIRCULATION) ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN.”
  2. Hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2025-084 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING UPDATED TRANSPORTATION STUDY GUIDELINES, INCLUDING THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE, FOR LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND FINDING THE PROJECT NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.”

15.b

REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY PROJECT MODIFICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve the reallocation of $14,987.64 in unused Fiscal Year (FY) 2024–25 Community Development Block (CDBG) Grant Administration funds, which are U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated funds designated for program oversight, to the Palm Desert Housing Authority (PDHA) for eligible CDBG activities.
  2. Approve the reallocation of $217,756.47 in FY 2024-25 CDBG funds from the PDHA Candlewood Apartments project to the PDHA Taos Palms Apartments project.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to complete the reallocation.

15.c

INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO TWO-UNIT PROJECTS AND TITLE 26 PERTAINING TO URBAN LOT SPLITS AND FINDING THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CASE NO. ZOA25-0002)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Introduce Ordinance No. 1440 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 25.34 (SPECIAL USE PROVISIONS) AND CHAPTER 26.30 (URBAN LOT SPLITS) OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT PROJECTS AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA”

15.d

URGENCY ORDINANCE (ZOA 22-0005) AMENDING SECTION 25.34.030 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Conduct the public hearing and receive public testimony.
  2. Adopt an Urgency Ordinance No. 1441 entitled, “AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 25.34.030 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH THE RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.17.”

16.

INFORMATION ITEMS

17.

ADJOURNMENT

18.

PUBLIC NOTICES

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.

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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

I, Michelle Nance, Acting 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
Acting Assistant City Clerk