Palm Desert City Council to hold special meeting on Pride resolutions after backlash
The Tuesday special session follows backlash to Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto’s request to roll back the city’s formal LGBTQ Pride Month recognition.
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Pradetto proposes ending City Hall banner displays, revisiting diversity
A proposal by Palm Desert Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto would roll back a 2024 policy that includes Pride banner displays, prompting backlash from LGBTQ residents and setting up a broader debate over neutrality and inclusion at Palm Desert City Hall.
Aquatic Center renovation continues on schedule
Representatives of the aquatic center told Parks and Recreation Committee members at a Tuesday meeting that demolition work in the mechanical room has proceeded smoothly during the first weeks of construction.
ARC tables metal warehouse over design concerns
The applicant will need to return to the Architectural Review Commission with revised plans before the project in the service Industrial zoning district near Dinah Shore Drive and Spyder Circle can advance.
City leaders approve first animal control ordinance update in 27 years
The Palm Desert City Council voted 5-0 to approve modernized regulations adding microchipping requirements, dangerous animal procedures.
City faces funding challenges as homeless outreach contract opens for competition
As state housing funds decline and new allocation rules take effect, Palm Desert reconsiders how to sustain its homelessness programs and select future outreach providers.
Palm Desert to phase in development fee increases over three years
Palm Desert's current fees are on the low end compared to other cities in the region, according to a comparison based on the Desert Valleys Builders Association fee study.
Palm Desert moves forward on multiple capital projects
Director of Capital Projects Jess Culpeper presented updates on four major projects during a recent council meeting, highlighting completed work and upcoming milestones.
Joslyn Center members call for greater transparency, board reforms
Members allege a lack of transparency after the executive director’s removal, calling for rule clarifications, member input, and restrictions on using city funds for legal costs.