HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

9:00 A.m. - 10:00 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 COMMENTS

This time has been set aside for the public to address the 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 August 27, 2025.

5.

BUSINESS ITEMS

No business items.

6.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

6.a

Consideration of a Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to Approve Exterior Paint for All Buildings Within the Sandpiper Circles 5-10 Historic District

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Certificate of Appropriateness (CRPC-26-0003) for the repainting of all exterior surfaces within the Sandpiper Circles 5–10 Historic District using the proposed “Circle 4” color (Sherwin-Williams custom match), based on findings that the project is consistent with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 29.60.090 and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
  2. Find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities), as the work consists of painting existing structures with no expansion of use.

6.b

Consideration of a Recommendation to the City Council to Designate 47550 Silver Spur Trail as a Landmark (CRPC25-0003)

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Make findings and recommend the City of Palm Desert City Council adopt a resolution to designate the property located at 47550 Silver Spur Trail (APN 630-250-046) as a landmark pursuant to Criteria A and C of Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) Section 29.40.010 (CRPC25-0003).
  2. Find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3).

7.

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

7.a

City Council Liaison

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

7.b

City Staff

City staff will provide updates on relevant projects, activities, and other matters within the Committee's scope. These are informational items with no formal action.

8.

MEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Committee members may briefly offer comments relevant to the committee’s scope or propose items for future agendas. Proposals 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.

9.

ADJOURNMENT

The next Regular Meeting will be held on June 24, 2026.

10.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Pursuant to Senate Bill 707, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person.

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/82890728644 or zoom.us, click “Join Meeting” and enter Webinar ID 828 9072 8644.

Option 4: Live Via Telephone
1. [phone] and enter Meeting ID 828 9072 8644 followed by #.
2. 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 Cultural Resources Preservation Committee was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.

 

/S/ Monique Lomeli, CMC 
Senior Deputy Clerk