Revised $33 million Dave Erwin Park plan approved, but without some features
Construction is expected to finish by summer 2029, and staff are pursuing about $24 million in potential grants to offset the cost.
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City Council approves view study as a reference document, not a new rule
City staff said the 13 recommendations for protecting mountain and landscape views will guide future planning but create no regulations, change no standards and commit no funding.
Palm Desert council backs removable-sidewalk plan for permanent outdoor dining
During a Thursday study session, councilmembers said they support advancing a program with a preferred design for El Paseo, while noting only two restaurants are using the current program.
City leaders considering extending COD lease for library instead of building new
Mayor Evan Trubee told a city committee Tuesday that renovating the existing space at College of the Desert could cost $10 million to $12 million, far less than a standalone building.
Palm Desert delays Portola Avenue assisted living expansion over design, roofline concerns
Plans to expand the Homekind assisted living facility on Portola Avenue were sent back to the drawing board Tuesday after the Architectural Review Commission voted on several requirements for the developer.
Palm Desert council votes 4-1 to oppose bill splitting Riverside County sheriff, coroner offices
The measure would create an independent medical examiner's office by next year. Councilmember Karina Moreno cast the lone dissenting vote.
City officials delay vote on SCE outage resolution, seeking tougher terms
City Council members voted unanimously to postpone action on a resolution addressing SCE planned outages, directing staff to draft a stronger version addressing all outages after hearing from a resident and utility representatives.
Palm Desert moves ahead with plans to study recreation of historic William F. Cody entry sign
A $30,000 grant from the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will fund conceptual design work, but construction could ultimately cost the city as much as $300,000.
Arts Committee backs $25,000 Plein Air Festival sponsorship, picks student contest theme
The Cultural Arts Committee wants more detailed economic impact data for 2027 and is exploring moving the student art exhibit to the Palm Desert Library.
The Living Desert set to break ground on lion habitats, event center after city extension
Construction on a 37,650-square-foot event center, administrative offices, and three new lion habitats is expected to begin within two weeks.
City Council approves view study as a reference document, not a new rule
City staff said the 13 recommendations for protecting mountain and landscape views will guide future planning but create no regulations, change no standards and commit no funding.
Palm Desert council backs removable-sidewalk plan for permanent outdoor dining
During a Thursday study session, councilmembers said they support advancing a program with a preferred design for El Paseo, while noting only two restaurants are using the current program.
City leaders considering extending COD lease for library instead of building new
Mayor Evan Trubee told a city committee Tuesday that renovating the existing space at College of the Desert could cost $10 million to $12 million, far less than a standalone building.
Palm Desert delays Portola Avenue assisted living expansion over design, roofline concerns
Plans to expand the Homekind assisted living facility on Portola Avenue were sent back to the drawing board Tuesday after the Architectural Review Commission voted on several requirements for the developer.
Palm Desert council votes 4-1 to oppose bill splitting Riverside County sheriff, coroner offices
The measure would create an independent medical examiner's office by next year. Councilmember Karina Moreno cast the lone dissenting vote.
City officials delay vote on SCE outage resolution, seeking tougher terms
City Council members voted unanimously to postpone action on a resolution addressing SCE planned outages, directing staff to draft a stronger version addressing all outages after hearing from a resident and utility representatives.
Palm Desert moves ahead with plans to study recreation of historic William F. Cody entry sign
A $30,000 grant from the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will fund conceptual design work, but construction could ultimately cost the city as much as $300,000.
Arts Committee backs $25,000 Plein Air Festival sponsorship, picks student contest theme
The Cultural Arts Committee wants more detailed economic impact data for 2027 and is exploring moving the student art exhibit to the Palm Desert Library.
The Living Desert set to break ground on lion habitats, event center after city extension
Construction on a 37,650-square-foot event center, administrative offices, and three new lion habitats is expected to begin within two weeks.