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Home My WebLink AboutCPD BrightSide JILAUG 2021 webJULY/AUGUST 2021 PALM DESERT EARNS AWARD FOR SAN PABLO STREETSCAPE PROJECT n SAVE A LIFE AND SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY n STAY INFORMED DURING PRESIDENTS’ PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS n DON’T GET BURNED BY FIREWORKS n PROTECT YOUR PETS ON JULY 4 n MAKE POOL SAFETY A PRIORITY n PALM DESERT EXPANDS PUBLIC ACCESS TO CITY HALL n PERMIT CENTER OFFERS NEW “ONE-STOP SHOP” A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT Palm Desert celebrates our nation’s independence on Sunday, July 4, with festivities featuring fireworks, food trucks, music, and more at Civic Center Park. This year’s festivities will be scaled down slightly to meet State and County COVID-19 guidelines, while still ensuring that spectators have an entertaining and safe 4th of July. The Independence Day fun starts at 8:30 p.m. with a presentation of our nation’s flag and will be followed with pre-recorded music. While there will be no live entertainment on the amphitheater stage, attendees may see this as an opportunity to spread across all 70 acres of Civic Center Park and find their own unique vantage point for the big finale of the evening. The sky will light up at 9 p.m. with a spectacular 20-minute-long fireworks display synchronized to patriotic- themed songs simulcast on radio stations The Mix 100.5 FM and 98.5 The Bull. A warm welcome is extended to Indian Wells residents. Palm Desert thanks the City of Indian Wells for helping to defray some of the costs of this year’s celebration. Revelers will once again have an opportunity to buy taste-tempting treats from a variety of food trucks and vendors. Attendees are also encouraged to bring picnic dinners, blankets, and chairs to enjoy the show. Flashlights are recommended for safely exiting the park. Alcoholic beverages, smoking, and portable barbeques are prohibited at this event. Private fireworks are illegal in Civic Center Park and throughout Palm Desert. To protect public safety during the holiday celebration in the busy park, golf carts will not be allowed to operate inside park grounds on July 4. The dog park in Civic Center Park will also be closed that day. Civic Center Park is located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive (Fred Waring and San Pablo Avenue). San Pablo Avenue between Magnesia Falls Drive and the entrance to College of the Desert will be closed beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 3. Other road closures around the park, including Magnesia Falls Drive, are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. on July 4. Parking will be allowed at the park until 6 p.m. with access from Fred Waring Drive. Private vehicles will not be allowed into the park once lots are full. For the comfort and convenience of attendees, free, air- conditioned shuttle service will be provided between The Gardens on El Paseo and the park, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. The Gardens is located at the corner of El Paseo and San Pablo Avenue. Face masks are required to ride the shuttles. For more information, please call 760-568-1441. FIREWORKS,&FOOD TRUCKS, FUN ON THE FOURTH Rising temperatures can bring increased coyote activity in residential areas. You can help protect yourself, your pets, and your property by following some simple steps. Never feed coyotes. Do not leave pet food outside. Bring pets inside at night and do not leave them outside unattended. Put garbage in tightly closed containers that cannot tip over. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s website – wildlife.ca.gov/Living-with-Wildlife – offers helpful information about how to live with coyotes and other wildlife. Information: 909-484-0167 The Certified Farmers’ Market has moved to its summer home inside the Palm Springs Pavilion, 402 S Pavilion Way. You’ll find all your favorite farmers there on Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Information: www.certifiedfarmersmarkets.org Going out of town? Palm Desert’s Vacation Home Check Program provides residents with enhanced security during extended vacations. Citizens On Patrol (COPs) volunteers patrol registered single-family homes in non-gated neighborhoods when residents are away for two weeks or more. Information & registration: 760-862-9848 The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) recently named the City of Palm Desert as a 2021 Sustainability Award winner in the “Active, Healthy & Safe Communities” category for its San Pablo Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project. This collaborative, multi-year process began years ago with Palm Desert’s strategic plan, which envisioned a vibrant City center connected by a reconfigured San Pablo corridor that prioritizes pedestrians, bicycles, and other non-motorized uses. Phase One of the project—the segment between Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive— was completed in 2020. “Palm Desert has long supported transportation alternatives (like golf carts) that are gentle on the environment,” said Palm Desert Mayor Kathleen Kelly. “The reimagined San Pablo corridor not only makes biking and walking safer and more appealing, it also affords a better driving experience, making it easier for everyone to access this gathering place. We are grateful to SCAG for supporting this initiative in its early development and affirming the end result with this award.” The San Pablo project benefited greatly from the City’s partnerships with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and the College of the Desert (COD), which allowed for a direct connection of the pedestrian improvements into the CVLink project at San Pablo and Magnesia Falls Drive, allowing easy access between CVLink and the City’s downtown core. Residents and visitors are now able to move freely in the downtown area on foot, on a bicycle, or with a golf cart. SCAG is an association of local governments and agencies that undertake a variety of planning and policy initiatives to encourage a more sustainable Southern California. It is the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization, representing six counties, 191 cities, and more than 19 million residents. For more information on SCAG’s award, please visit scag.ca.gov/news. Save a Life and Support Your Community The ninth annual 9 Cities Blood Drive Challenge returns this July with Coachella Valley communities competing head-to-head to inspire the most lifesaving donations. This year’s drive takes place on Saturday, July 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Palm Desert Community Center. What started as a friendly competition between valley cities is now an essential event that is depended upon to bolster depleted blood supplies over the summer months. Your generosity could save a life while helping Palm Desert reclaim the 9 Cities Challenge title that it missed out on in 2020 by only two units of blood to the City of Palm Springs. Donors at mobile collection centers will receive, while supplies last, a special edition 9 Cities Blood Drive t-shirt. Donors must be at least 15 years of age — donors under 17 require proof of their date of birth and a signed parental consent form (available at the drive) — weigh at least 115 pounds, and feel well on drive day. A photo ID is also required. Donors should maintain their regular meal schedules and increase fluid intake (water is best) in the 24 hours prior to donating. COVID-19 protocols and related public health and safety measures will be in place at the blood drive. Donors, workers, and everyone who attends will be required to wear face coverings, and undergo temperature and symptom checks before accessing the donor waiting area. Donors who are unable to attend the drive are encouraged to donate in Palm Desert’s name anytime between July 1 and August 31 at LifeStream’s Rancho Mirage or La Quinta centers. They should request that their donations be counted toward Palm Desert’s 9 Cities Challenge total. The Palm Desert Community Center is located at 43900 San Pablo Avenue adjacent to Civic Center Park. For more information and to make an appointment, please call LifeStream at 800-879-4484 or visit lstream.org/9cities/ Dates to Remember INDEPENDENCE DAY July 4 City Hall Closed July 5 Palm Desert Earns Award for San Pablo Streetscape Project JULY & AUGUST 2021 CSUSB PALM DESERT CAMPUS 37500 Cook Street 760-341-2883 pdc.csusb.edu Educational Programs Offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees, a doctorate in educational leadership, and teaching credentials and certificates. New programs include Hospitality Management, Entrepreneurship, and Cybersecurity. Information: csusb.edu/pdc/our-programs Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Offers non-credit, university-level courses for adults 50+ along with events, travel program, and discussion groups. Information: www.csusb.edu/OLLI or 909-537-8270 COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms 760-343-3644 Animals available for adoption Information: www.rcdas.org CITY OF PALM DESERT Palm Desert Civic Center 73510 Fred Waring Drive 760-346-0611 www.DiscoverPalmDesert.com www.cityofpalmdesert.org Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visitor Services 760-568-1441 Short Term Rental Hotline 760-862-6900 Code Compliance Hotline 760-776-6360 Report Graffiti 760-776-6450 Palm Desert Police Department Call 911 for emergencies Non-emergencies: 760-836-1600 Palm Desert In Touch Get information on City meetings, parks, trails and public art, plus identify issues including graffiti and code violations and report them directly to City staff using Palm Desert In Touch, the City of Palm Desert’s mobile app and online service request system. More information: www.cityofpalmdesert.org/intouch COLLEGE OF THE DESERT 43500 Monterey Avenue 760-346-8041 www.collegeofthedesert.edu Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts Information: 760-776-7278 COD Veterans Resource Center 760-773-2536 CREATE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 73600 Alessandro Drive 760-834-8318 createcentercv.org Limited size art classes in painting and drawing, printmaking, fiber arts, digital design and more. DESERT ROSE SOCIETY desertrosesociety.com The Desert Rose Society prunes the Rose Garden at Civic Center Park. Scan the QR code found on the sign in the Rose Garden to bring up a map identifying the varieties. Information: desertrosesociety.com DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 47950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta 760-777-4200 www.dsusd.us Email: workingtogether@dsusd.us The 2021-2022 school year starts August 18. EISENHOWER MEMORY CARE CENTER 42201 Beacon Hill, Suite A 760-836-0232 eisenhowerhealth.org Adult Day Center for cognitively impaired adults offering community resources to help families and caregivers cope with memory loss and related conditions. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT 43930 San Pablo Avenue 760-341-9622 www.ymcaofthedesert.org Call for hours of operation Summer Day Camp Ages: 4½ – 12 Location: Carter Elementary Days: Monday-Friday Times: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Cost: $165 per week With the Y, your children can attend summer programming at Carter Elementary in a safe, nurturing, and clean environment while you are at work! Games, activities, and projects plus field trips to “Get Air” Trampoline Park and Cabot’s Museum with more fun planned. Limited space available, first come, first served. Information and registration: www.ymcaofthedesert.org Y Rookies Soccer Ages 3 – 5 Location: Palm Desert Soccer Park 74735 Hovley Lane Saturdays, September 25 – November 13 8:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. This program is designed for the next athlete in the family. Children learn the fundamentals of soccer in a non-competitive environment that emphasizes sportsmanship, fair play and participation. Kids will play games and run drills that will build fundamentals for a lifetime of success. Jean Benson Child Development Center Located at 75433 Orange Blossom Lane, the Center offers high quality day care for children ages 2 – 5 with State preschool and other financial aid options. For a virtual tour and more information, call 760-836-3336. THE GARDENS ON EL PASEO 73545 El Paseo 760-862-1990 thegardensonelpaseo.com HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM DESERT & FREE MUSEUM 72861 El Paseo 760-346-6588 www.hspd.org The Firehouse Museum is closed for the summer and will reopen on Friday, October 8. Appointments are available to research the Archives. JOSLYN CENTER 73750 Catalina Way 760-340-3220 www.joslyncenter.org The Joslyn Center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Membership and reservations are required for all classes and programs. COVID-19 protocols remain in effect. DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT 38995 Desert Willow Drive Enjoy award-winning championship golf on two unforgettable courses at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Test your skills on the challenging Firecliff Course or play a more relaxing round on the Mountain View Course. Contact the pro shop or go online to book your tee times. Information: 760-346-7060, ext. 1 or desertwillow.com/teetimes The Terrace at Desert Willow Golf Resort Unique, handcrafted cuisine paired with one of the Coachella Valley’s most scenic outdoor dining venues. View hours of operation and menus online. Information: desertwillow.com/TheTerrace Summer VIP Card and Summer Elite Pass A legendary summer awaits at Desert Willow Golf Resort with a Summer VIP Card, the hottest deal in desert golf. The Summer VIP Card is free to individuals with a valid Palm Desert Resident Card. Benefits are valid now through September 19, 2021 and include: • Discounted green fees for cardholder • Secure tee times up to 7 days in advance with easy online access (Resident rate applies only to tee times booked 1-3 days in advance) • One hour earlier Twilight rates than non-cardholders • 25% Off apparel (non-sale items) • 15% Off accessories, gift items, and footwear (non-sale items) • 10% Off dining (food only) Information: www.desertwillow.com/SummerVIP Programs and Activities On-Site Programs The Joslyn Center invites you back to your favorite activities. Exercise classes, social bingo, Latin dance, watercolor painting, quilting, table tennis and the Wednesday movie matinee are now being held in person at the center. Virtual Programs Virtual programs continue including new exercise classes, lectures, Spanish lessons and interactive programs. Call Melanie at 760-340-3220, ext. 102 for a complete schedule and to sign up for a program. Join Joslyn live on Facebook (www.facebook.com/JoslynCenter) at 11:00 a.m. on Mondays (Mindful Mondays), Thursdays (Stretching with Veronica), and Fridays (Interviews with Jack). For fun, join Joslyn for Blingin’ Bingo, every Monday at 2:00 p.m. (also on their Facebook page), sign up for their virtual book club or Zoom chat with them every Thursday. The Joslyn’s live variety show on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11 a.m. and Blingin’ Bingo on Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. can be viewed on the Joslyn’s Facebook page. Joslyn Wellness Center A Matter of Balance Do you have concerns about falling? Twice weekly A Matter of Balance program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Information: Veronica at 760-340-3220, ext. 117 Problem Solving Strategies Learn how to move forward efficiently with a sense of well-being and confidence while reducing stress and worry. Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 117 or VeronicaS@joslyncenter.org Brain Boot Camp Two-session course on improved brain health, boosting memory, and developing good memory habits. Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 117 Aging Mastery Program Ten-session course to improve health, financial security, and well-being. Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 117 Nutrition Programs Meals on Wheels Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 110 Joslyn Center continues its Meals on Wheels program delivering nutritious meals to many seniors who are home alone and unable to shop or cook for themselves. If you are able to support this program, please visit joslyncenter.org/donate Penny’s Pantry Community Food Bank First and third Fridays, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Providing non-perishable food and fresh produce to low income seniors. THE LIVING DESERT 47900 Portola Avenue 760-346-5694 www.livingdesert.org Summer hours: Open daily 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (last admission 1 p.m.) Advance ticket purchase and face coverings required. Australian Adventures Daily 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Free with paid admission. Experience the world down under at this immersive habitat where wallabies roam freely and budgies fly above. Discover other native Australian species including emu, kookaburras, tawny frog mouth, bettong, echidna, and blue-tongued skink. Giraffe Feeding Daily 8 a.m. – 12 Noon $8 per person; $6 members Tennity Wildlife Hospital Daily 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Rise of Illegal Wildlife Trade Free, interactive exhibit located in the foyer. Displays more than 40 seized and forfeited illegal wildlife products and aims to educate visitors about illegal trade, addresses what is being done to combat it, and focuses on how people can help. Kraal Daily 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Note: Hiking trails, Carousel and Wildlife Wonders Show are closed for the summer and will reopen October 1, 2021. McCALLUM THEATRE 73000 Fred Waring Drive 760-340-ARTS (2787) www.mccallumtheatre.com Tickets for the upcoming 2021-2022 McCallum Theatre season are on sale online at www.mccallumtheatre.com or by phone at 760-340-2787. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive 760-565-7467 www.pdpool.com Hours, July 1 – August 15 Recreation Swim with Attractions Open Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Open Sunday, July 4 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. only Lap Swim Monday – Thursday: 5:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 5 – 7 p.m. Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exercise Classes offered Monday through Saturday Swim Lessons: New sessions offered every 2 weeks for ages 6 months – 17 years old. Information: pdpool.com Palm Desert Resident Cards Palm Desert Resident Cards for use at Desert Willow Golf Resort are issued by Desert Recreation District at the Palm Desert Community Center. City residents who would like to get a new or renewed card may visit the community center during business hours with the necessary documentation (California ID or Driver’s License, plus a utility bill with a Palm Desert address). More information: www.cityofpalmdesert.org/ departments/special-programs/desert- willow-golf-resort Golf Center at Palm Desert Home of the First Tee of the Coachella Valley youth golf program includes 9-hole par three course, driving range with chipping and putting greens, foot golf, and more. 74945 Sheryl Avenue 760-779-1877 golfcenterpd.com PALM DESERT PUBLIC LIBRARY 73300 Fred Waring Drive 760-346-6552 www.rivlib.net The Palm Desert Library is open. Current policy allows one visit per day for a limit of one hour. Policies are subject to change as ongoing COVID restrictions are lifted through the County. Join the Library for their Summer Reading Program online from June 14 – August 6. This year’s theme is “Reading Colors Your World” and there are activities and prizes for all ages. Information and registration: srp.rivlib.net, or call 760-346-6552 Veterans Resource Center Information and referrals for anyone who has served in the military. Information: 760-346-6552 SANTA ROSA & SAN JACINTO MTNS NAT’L MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER 51500 Highway 74 760-862-9984 www.DesertMountains.org Check desertmountains.org/calendar for events. FAYE SARKOWSKY SCULPTURE GARDEN 72567 Highway 111 www.psmuseum.org/visit/palm-desert/ Take a walk and explore the 14 outdoor sculptures and 60 desert plants found in the sculpture garden. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE PALM DESERT CAMPUS 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive 760-834-0800 www.palmdesert.ucr.edu WESTFIELD PALM DESERT 72840 Highway 111 760-346-2121 www.westfield.com/palmdesert PALM DESERT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 72559 Highway 111 760-346-6111 www.pdacc.org PALM DESERT COMMUNITY CENTER 43900 San Pablo Avenue 760-568-9697 www.myrecreationdistrict.com Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Closed Saturdays and Sundays Summer Classes include: Hula Dance for Fitness and Fun Mondays, 6:00 p.m. July 19 – August 30 $77 for the session Disco Dogs Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. $22 for 2 classes Line Dancing Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. $38 per month or $10 drop-in fee Tai Chi Mondays, 12:00 p.m. $39 for the month or $12 drop-in fee Guitar Wednesdays, July 28 – August 25 Beginning Guitar, 6 p.m. Second Level Guitar, 7 p.m. $70 for the session Additional classes and information: www.myrecreationdistrict.com/ calendar/palm-desert-activity-calendar Personal fireworks are illegal in Palm Desert and most Coachella Valley communities. Fireworks are not toys. Fireworks and sparklers are designed to explode or throw off showers of hot sparks and they burn at temperatures exceeding 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, hotter than a blowtorch. More fires are reported on Independence Day in the United States than on any other day of the year and fireworks account for nearly half of those fires. The Riverside County Fire Department provides a website with fire safety and emergency incident information as well as the dates and locations of public fireworks displays at www.rvcfire.org. For more information, please call 951-940-6985. Renovation is underway on the Presidents’ Plaza East and West parking lots that serve businesses and their patrons on El Paseo, Highway 111, and adjacent frontage roads between Larkspur Lane and Portola Avenue. The parking lots will undergo several improvements including new asphalt concrete pavement, planter areas with enhanced landscaping, modernized trash enclosures with ramps, new striped parking stalls, parking canopies with and without solar, and enhanced pedestrian walkways. A major project goal is to keep the community, patrons, employees and business owners informed throughout the life of the project. Weekly updates complete with maps showing areas of expected construction activity can be found on the project’s website. Businesses will remain open during the project and will be accessible during construction. Directional signage and traffic control devices are in place around the site for your safety. Your continued support and patronage of the many businesses that utilize these parking lots is appreciated. For additional information on this project, call 844-226-2220 or visit www.presidentsplazavision.com. Residents, business owners, and other interested parties may also sign up for email updates by texting PRESIDENTS to 22828. STAY INFORMED DURING PRESIDENTS’ PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS PROTECT YOUR PETS ON JULY 4 DON’T GET BURNED BY FIREWORKS ON JULY 4 MAKE POOL SAFETY A PRIORITY The celebration of our nation’s independence is a joyful occasion, but the loud noises associated with fireworks and other festivities on July 4 can be confusing and frightening to some pets. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) advises pet owners to keep their dogs and cats at home in a quiet, sheltered, and escape-proof area during fireworks displays. The City of Palm Desert encourages residents who live in affected areas to follow the SPCA’s advice and protect their pets. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their pets indoors during the 20-minute fireworks display at Civic Center Park scheduled to start at 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 4. For more information about the City’s Independence Day Celebration, please call 760-568-1441. Palm Desert Earns Award for San Pablo Streetscape Project Although it is 100% preventable, drowning is the leading cause of accidental injury-related death for children ages 1 to 4 in Riverside County. Nearly 90% of all drownings and near-drownings occur in backyard pools or spas. A drowning child can lose consciousness in less than 30 seconds and suffer irreversible brain damage after just four minutes. To reduce the threat of drowning, remember the ABCs of water safety: A – Adult Supervision Assign an adult to keep their eyes on children in the water at all times. B – Barriers Ensure that pools are protected by fences, self-closing and self- latching gates, motion sensors, and window and door alarms. C – Classes Parents and caregivers should take CPR and First Aid. Swimming courses are recommended for children and adults. Swim courses for children of all ages are available throughout the summer at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center. For more information, please visit www.rvcfire.org. ECRWSS Resident and/or Business Palm Desert, CA PRESORTED STANDARD US Postage PAID Palm Desert, CA Permit No. 160 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Phone 760-346-0611 Email info@cityofpalmdesert.org Websites www.discoverpalmdesert.com www.cityofpalmdesert.org n Watch City Council meetings live online at www.cityofpalmdesert.org on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at 4 p.m. n City Council Kathleen Kelly Mayor Jan Harnik Mayor Pro Tem Sabby Jonathan Gina Nestande Karina Quintanilla JULY/AUGUST 2021 In alignment with the broad reopening of the economy across the State of California, Palm Desert City Hall can now welcome people who wish to conduct business in person with City staff without a prior appointment. The Development Services and Administrative Services entrances are now open to walk-in customers. The North Wing entrance remains closed at present, and people wishing to contact Economic Development, Finance, or Public Affairs staff members should enter through Development Services. The City of Palm Desert is following all current public health guidance recommended by the State of California, and will adjust as that guidance evolves in the weeks to come. Once at City Hall, visitors will find several changes implemented for the safety of the public and our staff alike. Entrances and exits are clearly marked. Directional signage inside the Development Services lobby points to customer service counters—including the new Palm Desert Permit Center—some of which have moved to new locations in recent months. Floor decals will help provide customers with comfortable spacing if waiting in line, and Plexiglas has been installed at public counters. City services continue to be offered by phone, email, or online. Members of the public who prefer to do business remotely with the City are encouraged to do so by contacting the appropriate department or by visiting the City’s website for additional information. Palm Desert City Hall is located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive at the corner of San Pablo Avenue, and is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, visit cityofpalmdesert.org or call 760-346-0611. Palm Desert business and property owners who need to obtain a Building & Safety, Land Development, or Encroachment permit from the City of Palm Desert now have an efficient and convenient starting point at City Hall for their project. The Palm Desert Permit Center—located inside the Development Services Department—functions as the single starting point for all permit intake, greatly streamlining and clarifying the process for applicants. The Permit Center staff is dedicated to providing high levels of expedient customer service to every architect, engineer, developer, contractor, business or property owner who resides or works within our community. Anyone with questions about permit applications or wishing to check on the status of a permit can contact the Palm Desert Permit Center at 760-776-6435 or via email at permitcenter@cityofpalmdesert.org. For more information on the Permit Center and its services, visit www.PDpermitcenter.com. CITY HALL EXPANDS PUBLIC ACCESS TO ACCOMMODATE WALK-IN CUSTOMERS Permit Center is New “One-Stop Shop” for Builders and Residents