HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2026-012RESOLUTION NO. 2026-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL GOALS FOR
THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2026, the City Council convened in a Goal Setting Study
Session to review progress on prior year goals and to establish City Council Goals for the
2026 calendar year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to formally adopt the 2026 City Council Goals
to provide policy direction and organizational focus for the upcoming year.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The 2026 City Council Goals are hereby approved and adopted as
shown in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
ADOPTED ON MARCH 26, 2026.
EVAN TRUBEE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
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I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2026-012 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on March 26, 2026, by the
following vote:
AYES: HARNIK, NESTANDE, PRADETTO, AND TRUBEE
NOES:
ABSENT: QUINTANILLA
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of Palm Desert, California, on ___________________.
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF PALM DESERT
2026 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Goal 1: Mall Redevelopment & Family-Friendly Activation
Advance redevelopment of the Mall properties to strengthen economic vitality, reinforce
long-term fiscal sustainability, enhance regional identity, and expand family -friendly and
experience-based activity. Redevelopment opportunities shall be evaluated through the
lens of economic performance, community benefit, and the Mall’s role as a central activity
hub for Palm Desert.
Goal 2: Citywide Economic Activation & Events
Implement recurring evening market-style activation events to stimulate local
entrepreneurship and small business activity, explore establishment of a farmers market
within the City, and position Palm Desert to capitalize on the opportunities presented by
LA 28, FIFA, and the Paralympics.
Goal 3: North Palm Desert & University Area Development
Advance infrastructure, amenities, and economic development in North Palm Desert by
securing electrical and sewer capacity, identifying a regional park site, exploring PK –8
education facility options including a charter school concept at CSUSB, evaluating
feasibility of an indoor sports facility, and implementing a business attraction strategy for
the University and northern area.
Goal 4: Community Resilience & Climate Strategy
Strengthen community resilience by implementing extreme heat mitigation initiatives,
pursuing available climate funding opportunities, and enhancing support for the Coachella
Valley Disaster Preparedness Network (CVDPN) to expand emergency preparedness
and resident self-sufficiency.
Goal 5: Clean, Safe & Attractive City Standards
Enhance community standards by modernizing the City’s lighting ordinance and
implementing a Zero Blight rapid response initiative to address graffiti, abandoned carts,
illegal dumping, and similar visible deterioration.
Goal 6: Community Engagement & Civic Identity
Improve community engagement and strengthen civic identity by modernizing City
communications, including updates to BrightSide and Engage Palm Desert, ensuring ADA
compliance of public-facing materials and presentations, and advancing gateway
enhancements on El Paseo.
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