HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2026-041Resolution No. 2026-041
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California,
Formally Recognizing ‘North Palm Desert’ as a Geographic Subarea of the
City for Planning, Wayfinding, Economic Development, Mapping, and
Communication Purposes
Whereas, the City Council finds that the northern portion of Palm Desert
possesses identifiable geographic, physical, transportation, land use, and development
characteristics that distinguish it as a recognizable subarea of the City; and
Whereas, North Palm Desert is generally bounded by Frank Sinatra Drive to the
north, the City's western boundary to the west, properties east of Monterey Avenue,
including the northern commercial area adjacent to the Monterey Interchange, and
lands south of the Interstate 10 corridor, extending westward to the terminus of Frank
Sinatra Drive and the railroad corridor, as generally depicted on Exhibit A; and
Whereas, North Palm Desert is characterized by a diverse mix of existing
commercial, residential, multifamily, educational, employment, hospitality, and
community-serving land uses, including the California State University, San Bernardino
Palm Desert Campus, which serves as a significant regional educational and workforce
development asset; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that recognition of a geographic designation will
promote consistency in planning, wayfinding, economic development, mapping, public
communications, tourism, and related municipal functions; and
Whereas, the designation “North Palm Desert” is geographically descriptive,
easily understood, and consistent with naming conventions commonly used by
municipalities to identify geographic subareas; and
Whereas, the City Council desires to establish a consistent citywide reference for
the northern area of Palm Desert while maintaining its status as an integral part of the
City; and
Whereas, the proposed action is not a project subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378
because it involves organizational and administrative activities that will not result in a
direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; and
Whereas, alternatively, the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption, because it
can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the designation of a
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geographic area for planning, wayfinding, mapping, and communication purposes may
have a significant effect on the environment.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California,
does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
That the foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
Section 2. CEQA Findings.
The City Council finds that this action is not a project under CEQA pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because it constitutes an administrative activity that
will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment. Alternatively, the action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because there is no possibility that the action may have
a significant effect on the environment.
Section 3. Designation.
The City Council formally recognizes “North Palm Desert” as a geographic subarea of
the City of Palm Desert, generally depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 4. Purpose.
The designation is intended for planning, wayfinding, economic development, mapping,
tourism, public communications, and other municipal purposes as determined
appropriate by the City Manager.
Section 5. No Regulatory Effect.
The designation does not establish a separate governmental entity, planning district,
service area, neighborhood council, voting district, or political subdivision, nor does it
alter zoning regulations, land use entitlements, municipal services, City boundaries, or
any legal rights or obligations.
Section 6. Implementation.
City staff are authorized to incorporate the designation “North Palm Desert” into City
documents, maps, signage programs, communications materials, economic
development initiatives, and related municipal efforts as opportunities arise.
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Section 7. Future Review.
The City Council may review or modify the designation and associated geographic
boundaries in the future should annexation, growth patterns, or other circumstances
warrant reconsideration.
Section 8. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Adopted on July 9, 2026.
__________________________
Evan Trubee
Mayor
__________________________
Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2026-041 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 July 9, 2026, by the
following vote:
Ayes: Harnik, Moreno, Nestande, Pradetto, and Trubee
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Recused: None
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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North Palm Desert Areas
Proposed Area c:J Palm Desert City Boundary
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Vicinity Map
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