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December 18, 2025
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EL 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 Rebecca Elliot on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 8:06
a.m. in the Administrative Conference Room, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring
Drive, Palm Desert, California.
2. ROLL CALL
3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.a Approval of Final Mid-Year Budget Adjustment for Fiscal Year 2025/26
Stephanie Greene, FG Creative Consultant, and Thomas Soule, Public Affairs
Manager provided a verbal report and responded to Board inquiries.
Motion by: Board Member Fletcher
Seconded by: Board Member Maspero
1. Approve the placement of advertisements in Eisenhower Health’s Healthy
Living magazine at a cost of $2,400 each for the January and March 2025
issues.
2. Allocate the remaining $5,000 in the mid-year budget adjustment to a
Spring content capture.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
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6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
6.a SHERIFF UPDATE
Deputy Hindyeh of Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported that
enhanced theft suppression efforts have been highly effective, resulting in
increased enforcement actions and continued operations throughout the holiday
season. Staff addressed procedural questions regarding parking citations on
private property and noted that increased patrols and personnel have mitigated
seasonal increases in foot traffic and related concerns.
6.b MARKETING UPDATE
The November 2025 Marketing Update was included in the agenda materials; no
action was taken.
6.c CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
City Council Liaison Harnik provided an informational update regarding the Cit y
Council Special Meeting held on December 16, 2025, clarifying that it was
convened promptly to address community concerns, correct misinformation, and
reaffirm that a prior statement reflected an individual opinion and not City policy.
Staff were directed to continue outreach and communication efforts to reinforce
that Palm Desert is welcoming to all and to explore additional ways to clearly
convey this message.
6.d CITY STAFF
None.
6.e ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
7. REQUESTS FOR ACTION
Vice-Chair Fletcher announced he will be resigning from the Board due to a change in
his professional role effective immediately and recommended the Board consider
allowing his replacement Amy Smith to represent the shops on El Paseo.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board adjourned at 8:59 a.m.
9. PUBLIC NOTICES
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Monique Lomeli, 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
January 15, 2026
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