HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, July 01, 2025

2:30 P.m. - 3:30 P.m.

Administrative Conference Room, City Hall

73-510 Fred Waring Drive

Palm Desert, CA 92260

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting and there will be in-person access to this location.

 

• To participate via Zoom, use the following link: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/85182952479 or call [phone], Zoom Meeting ID: 851 8295 2479

 

• Written public comment may also be submitted to . E-mails received by 8:00 a.m. prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Task Force. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Task Force as soon as practicable and retained for the official record. Emails will not be read aloud except as an ADA accommodation.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

4.

NON­AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS

This time has been set aside for the public to address the Homelessness Taskforce 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 Homelessness Taskforce 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.

5.

PRESENTATIONS

5.a

RIVERSIDE COUNTY PROBATION PRESENTATION

• RECOMMENDATION:

  This is a presentation; there is no action required with this item.

6.

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 Homelessness Taskforce for a separate discussion.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  To approve the consent calendar as presented.

6.a

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the Minutes of February 25, 2025.

6.b

CITY NET JANUARY THROUGH MAY 2025 IMPACT REPORTS

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Receive the reports for the months of January, February, March, April, and May 2025.

6.c

RIVERSIDE COUNTY POINT IN TIME (PIT) COUNT 2025 SUMMARY

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Receive and file the Riverside County Point In Time (PIT) Count 2025 summary.

6.d

CODE COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY REPORT, JANUARY TO MAY 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Receive and file the Code Compliance Activity Report from January 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025

7.

CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER

8.

BUSINESS ITEMS

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.

8.a

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (CVAG) FOR THE CV HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Recommend that the City Council approve a One-Year Memorandum of Understanding with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) for the CV Housing First Program, including a funding allocation of $125,000 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

9.

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS

9.a

CITY COUNCIL LIAISON

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

9.b

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Community Partners will provide updates on relevant projects, activities, and other matters within the task force's scope. These are informational items with no formal action. 

9.c

CITY STAFF

9.c.1

UPDATE TO HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE MEETING SCHEDULE

9.d

ATTENDANCE REPORT

10.

REQUESTS FOR ACTION

11.

ADJOURNMENT

The next Regular Meeting will be held on November 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

12.

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.

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 Homelessness Task Force was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.

 

/S/  Michelle Nance  
Recording Secretary