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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 B oard
was called to order by Chair Elliot on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 8:17 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. SHERIFF UPDATE
Sergeant Nelson provided an update on theft suppression efforts and responded to
Board inquiries.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Board Member Fletcher
Seconded by: Board Member Islami
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
5.a Approval of Minutes
Approve the Minutes of December 18, 2025.
5.b Approval of Financials
Approve the financial statements for periods ending October 31 and November
30, 2025.
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6. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
7.a Establish an ad hoc subcommittee to review applications and recommend
appointments for two El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District
Board seats.
Public Affairs Manager Thomas Soule provided a report and responded to Board
inquiries.
Motion by: Board Member Rafferty
Seconded by: Chair Elliott
1. Establish an ad hoc Membership Subcommittee to review applications
and recommend appointments for two El Paseo Parking and Business
Improvement District Board vacancies.
2. Appoint Board Members Elliot and Islami to serve on the subcommittee,
which shall dissolve upon completion of its assignment.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
8.a Marketing Update for December 2025
Paulina Larson, Palm Springs Life, presented information regarding upcoming
events and responded to Board inquiries, no action taken.
8.b City Council Liaison
Mayor Evan Trubee introduced himself as the new City Council Liaison to the El
Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board.
8.c City Staff
Chris Gerry, Landscape Supervisor, provided an update on the status of the
wayfinding signs and median monument upgrades and responded to Board
inquiries.
Thomas Soule, Public Affairs Manager, provided information regarding the call for
artists for the El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition and the Panther 5k scheduled for
January 25, 2026.
9. REQUESTS FOR ACTION
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board adjourned at 8:43 a.m.
11. 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
April 16, 2026
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