HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-19 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 Rebecca Elliot at 8:07 a.m. on Thursday,
February 19, 2026, 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
Mike Morsch, Palm Desert resident, provided comments regarding the potential impact
that Rock'N Avenue Bar could have on adjacent outdoor dining areas.
Sheri Pierratoni, Palm Desert business owner, expressed concerns that an additional
bar could negatively affect the atmosphere of El Paseo for both business owners and
patrons.
4. SHERIFF UPDATE
Deputy A. Lee, Riverside County Sheriff's Department, reported ongoing efforts to
increase patrol and proactive engagement on El Paseo.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
5.a APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS
Motion by: Board Member Islami
Seconded by: Board Member Maspero
Approve the Financial Statement ending in January 31, 2026.
Motion Carried (5-0)
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6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.a APPROVE THE PROPOSED PROCESS AND MEETING SCHEDULE FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF THE EL PASEO PARKING AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 WORKING BUDGET.
Public Affairs Manager Thomas Soule provided a staff report and responded to
Board Member's inquiries.
Motion by: Board Member Rafferty
Seconded by: Chair Elliott
Approve the proposed budget development process and meeting schedule for
the El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026/27
budget, including selection of a date for a special meeting in early May 2026.
Motion Carried (5-0)
6.b CONSIDER WHETHER TO CANCEL THE EL PASEO PARKING AND
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD’S REGULAR MARCH 2026
MEETING DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS WITH MAJOR DISTRICT
EVENTS.
Public Affairs Manager Soule provided a staff report and requested feedback
from the Board.
Motion by: Board Member Rafferty
Seconded by: Chair Elliott
To cancel the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2026.
Motion Carried (5-0)
7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
7.a MARKETING UPDATE
Stephanie Greene, FG Creative Consultant, provided an update on marketing
initiatives and responded to Board Member's inquiries.
7.b CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Mayor Evan Trubee, City Council Liaison, reported a low vacancy rate on El
Paseo and provided information regarding traffic safety initiatives.
7.c CITY STAFF
Neil Ennis, Project Manager, provided an update on upcoming and ongoing
capital improvement projects and responded to inquiries.
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8. REQUESTS FOR ACTION
Chair Elliot requested an update on the efforts to fill board vacancies. Public Affairs
Manager Soule agreed to provide an update at the April 2026 meeting.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board adjourned at 8:40 a.m.
10. 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
May 21, 2026
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