HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-21 EPPBID Meeting MintuesEL PASEO PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board
was called to order by Chair Klein on August 21, 2025, at 8:01 a.m. in the Administrative
Conference Room, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
California.
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025-2026
Recording Secretary Olivares provided an update on the new rotation policy and
responded to Committee inquiries.
Motion by: Chair Klein
Seconded by: Vice-Chair Elliott
Motion Carried (4-0)
4. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mark Bragg, discussed a past development effort in Palm Desert and is now seeking a
new site for a high-end condo project with investor backing.
David Putnicki, the new General Manager of Hotel Paseo, introduced himself and his
new Director of Sales and Marketing, noting their commitment to supporting the district
and connecting with the community.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve consent calendar as presented.
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Motion by: Chair Klein
Seconded by: Vice-Chair Elliott
Motion Carried (4-0)
5.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by: Chair Klein
Seconded by: Vice-Chair Elliott
Approve the Minutes of June 19, 2025.
Motion Carried (4-0)
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.a CONSIDER SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2026 PALM DESERT CALIFORNIA
PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL
Palm Springs Life Representative Paulina Larson narrated a presentation for
sponsorship of the 2025 Palm Desert California Plein Air Festival and answered
board member inquiries.
Motion by: Board Member Maspero
Seconded by: Board Member Rafferty
1. Receive a presentation from Palm Springs Life regarding the 2025 Palm
Desert California Plein Air Festival.
2. Approve continued sponsorship of the Palm Desert California Plein Air
Festival in the amount of $5,000 for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Motion Carried (4-0)
7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
7.a SHERIFF UPDATE
None.
7.b MARKETING UPDATE
Stephanie Greene with FG Creative and Paulina Larson with Palm Springs Life
provided the marketing update and answered board member inquiries.
7.c CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
None.
7.d CITY STAFF
Public Affairs Manager Soule and Business and Community Outreach
Coordinator Mager provided an update on the El Paseo Repaving Project, the
Courtesy Carts, and upcoming construction.
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7.e ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
8. REQUESTS FOR ACTION
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board adjourned at 9:13 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Damian Olivares, Senior Deputy Clerk
Recording Secretary
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Thomas Soule, Public Affairs Manager
Staff Liaison
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DATE APPROVED BY EPPBID BOARD
September 18, 2025
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