CITY OF PALM DESERT NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO PROGRAM YEAR 2023 AND PROGRAM YEAR 2024 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN In compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Citizen Participation Requirements (24 CFR Part 91), the City of Palm Desert invites public review and comment on the Draft Substantial Amendments to the Program Years (PY) 2023 and 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plans. The Annual Action Plans identify the City's housing and community development needs and outline how CDBG funds will be allocated to address these needs, while the Citizen Participation Plan establishes procedures for public involvement in HUD-related planning and funding decisions. The proposed amendments include: • Program Year 2023: Reallocate $50,000 and the associated project from Cove Communities Senior Association dba: The Joslyn Center to be allocated to PY2026 for Desert ARC Improvement Project to be utilized for the replacement of seven HVAC (heating, vent, air conditioning) units, an eligible Public Facility Improvement. • Program Year 2024: Reallocate $75,000 and the associated project from Cove Communities Senior Association dba: The Joslyn Center to be allocated to PY2026 for Desert ARC Improvement Project to be utilized for the replacement of seven HVAC (heating, vent, air conditioning) units, an eligible Public Facility Improvement. • Program Year 2024: Reallocate $5,000 and the associated project from Desert Recreation to be allocated to PY2026 for the Desert ARC Improvement Project to be utilized for the replacement of seven HVAC (heating, vent, air conditioning) units, an eligible Public Facility Improvement. These amendments ensure alignment with the City's Consolidated Plan and program priorities, including targeted infrastructure improvements and support for critical community resources. To encourage broad participation, particularly from low- and moderate-income residents, minority communities, persons with disabilities, and non-English-speaking individuals, the public is invited to review and provide comments on the Draft Substantial Amendment from January 8 through January 17, 2026. Copies of the draft amendment will be available on the City's website at [https://www.palmdesert.gov/departments/special-programs/community-development-block-grant-cdbg]. Written comments may be submitted by January 22, 2026, to the City Clerk's Office, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (Attention: City Clerk), by fax to (760) 340-0574, or by email to cityclerk@palmdesert.gov. A public hearing regarding the Draft Substantial Amendment will be held during the Palm Desert City Council meeting on January 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. The meeting will be livestreamed at https://www.palmdesert.gov/connect/city-council, and a telephone number for public participation will be included on the posted meeting agenda prior to the hearing date and available on the City's website. The City encourages participation from low- and moderate-income residents, minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons with limited English proficiency. The City will provide reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids, including alternative formats such as large print, Braille, or translated materials, upon request at least one week in advance. To request accommodations, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (760) 776-6450 (TDD for hearing/speech impairments) or ada@palmdesert.gov. Following the public comment period and hearing, all comments received will be reviewed and incorporated as appropriate before the final submission to HUD. All comments received will be considered prior to submitting the amendment to HUD. Si necesita ayuda con esta notificación, llame al (760) 346-0611 para hablar con Damian Olivares. Anthony J. Mejia, MMC City Clerk, City of Palm Desert January 9 2026 LYRK0436223