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Thursday, March 10, 2022
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
Pursuantto Assembly Bill 361 this meeting was conductedby teleconference andthere was no in -person public accessto the meeting location.
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Middleton on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 5:45 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Middleton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers, Geoff Kors, Dennis Woods; Mayor Pro Tern Grace Elena Garner; and Mayor Lisa Middleton
Absent: Christy Holstege
City Staff
Present: Justin Clifton, City Manager; Teresa Gallavan, Assistant City Manager, Jeffrey Ballinger, City Attorney; and Monique Lomeli, Interim City Clerk, were presentat Roll Call. Other staff members presentedreports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PRESENTATIONS:
PRESENTATION OF A COVID- 19 CASE AND WATER TESTING UPDATE Emergency Management Coordinator Daniel DeSelms)
PRESENTATION OF ACRISURE ARENA ( Arturo Aviles, Community Engagement Manager for Acrisure Arena)
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
By Consensus the City Council voted to remove Consent Calendar Item No. 1G for separate discussion and to delete Item Nos. I and I from the agenda.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Regular Closed Sessionof the City Council of March 10, 2022, was called to order by Mayor Middleton at 3:30 p.m., with all memberspresent.
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Themeetingconvenedinto ClosedSessionto discussthefollowing itemsaslistedontheRegular Closed Session Meeting Agenda:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — MATTERS CREATING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9(d)( 2):
Three (3) mattersthat, undertheexistingcircumstances; theCity Attorney believescreates significant exposure to litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER INITIATION OF LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 4):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there are six (6) mattersthe City Council has decidedor may decide to initiate litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 6:
City Negotiators: Justin Clifton, City Manager
Jeremy Hammond, Human Resources Director
Stephanie George, Human Resources Director
Andrew Mills, Chief of Police
Peter Brown, Legal Counsel
Employee Organization: Palm Springs Police Officers Association ( PSPOA) Palm Springs Police Management Association ( PSPMA)
City Attorney Ballinger reportedthat the City Council received briefings and provided direction to staff regarding the agenizedClosed SessionItems but did not take any reportable action.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
Erick England
Michael Roberts
Aftab Dada
Kathy Wormack
Brady Moore
Bruce Bower
CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER' S COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Mayor Pro Tem Gamer gaveupdate on Navigation Center Meeting. Councilmember Kors and Mayor Middleton were at the Palm SpringsHospitality Monthly Board Member meeting update. Update for Visitor Center five- year plan. Update on Monopoly gamein Palm Springs for visitors. Mayor Middleton updateson Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting rail serviceto Coachella Valley. Mayor Middleton and Councilmember Woods participated in PS One. Mayor Middleton updateson AB43 for the City of Palm Springs. Mayor Middleton represented the City of Palm Springs — Recognized as a Hunger Hero from FIND Food Bank.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 4- 0 ( HOLSTEGE ABSENT), to approve the consent calendar, with the removal of Item No. 1G for separate discussion and the deletion of Item Nos. IB and IE.
A. FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 4-0 ( HOLSTEGE ABSENT), to find that the City Council has considered the circumstances of the state of emergency during a proclaimed state of emergency, and state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, and as a result, the Palm Springs City Council and all of Palm Springs Board, Commission, and Committee meetings will be held by videoconference, in accordance with AB 361.
B. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE ( 1) SHADE STRUCTURE FROM SHADE STRUCTURES INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF 17, 713. 37 FOR THE DESERT HIGHLAND PARK SHADE STRUCTURE PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 21- 22
This item was deleted from the agenda.
C. AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO APPLY FOR " BUILDING FORWARD: LIBRARY INFRASTRUCTURE" GRANT FUNDING
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 4- 0 ( HOLSTEGE ABSENT), to:
1. Authorize Staff to apply for " Building Forward: Library Infrastructure" grant funding in an amount not - to -exceed $ 10 million.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
D. REDISTRICTING 2021: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2060 AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
2. 02. 005( B) REGARDING BY - DISTRICT ELECTIONS, ADJUSTING THE
BOUNDARIES OF CITY COUNCIL ELECTION DISTRICTS, AND
CONFIRMING SUCH REVISED COUNCIL DISTRICTS BOUNDARIES
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 4- 0 ( HOLSTEGE ABSENT), to:
1. Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2060 entitled, " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2. 02. 005( B) REGARDING BY - DISTRICT City of Palm Springs Page 3
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ELECTIONS, ADJUSTING THE BOUNDARIES OF CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
DISTRICTS, AND CONFIRMING SUCH REVISED COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AS REFLECTED IN THE MAP OPTION L."
E. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE ( 3) SHADE STRUCTURES FROM SHADE STRUCTURE INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF 104, 790.83 FOR THE SWIM CENTER SHADE STRUCTURES, CITY PROJECT NO. 21- 32
This item was deleted from the agenda.
F. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 4- 0 ( HOLSTEGE ABSENT), to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24993 entitled, " A RESOULTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS/ DISBURSMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 12- 25= 21 AND 01-08-22 TOTALING $ 3,884, 139.76 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 12- 16- 21, 12- 22- 21 AND 01- 06- 22 TOTALING 4, 246, 270. 64, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $ 8, 130, 410. 40, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
G. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE
PURCHASING POLICY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24994 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
ENVIRONMENALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING POLICY."
H. APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC ARTS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF 2, 300 FOR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS, AND
ARTIST DEMONSTRATION FEES
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 4- 0 ( HOLSTEGE ABSENT), to approve $ 2, 300 of Public Arts Funds to purchasematerials andsuppliesrelatedto public artscommunity outreachandeducation.
I. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021- 22
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 4- 0 ( HOLSTEGE ABSENT):
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24995 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT City of Palm Springs Page 4
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NO. 7 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021- 2022, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 24912."
2. Authorize the City Manager to executeall necessarydocuments.
J. APPROVE A ONE- YEAR AGREEMENT WITH VESTED SOLUTIONS, LLC, A9010) FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 4- 0 ( HOLSTEGE ABSENT), to:
Approve Contract Service Agreement A9010 with Vested solutions, LLC to provide janitorial services at the Palm springs International Airport for a one-year term in an amount not to exceed $257,001.52, beginning April 1, 2022, and ending March 31, 2023, with two one-year extension options at the City' s sole discretion.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designeeto execute all necessarydocuments.
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A. INTRODUCE AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ORDINACE REQUEST BY
MODLIN HOMES, LLC, FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM RMHP
RESIDENTIAL MOBIL HOME PARK) TO R- 1- C, ( SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL); OF AN UNDEVELOPED 1. 35- ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SUNNY DUNES AND SUNRISE WAY, ZONE RMHP; ( CASE NO. 5. 1517- CZ)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY MAYOR MIDDLETON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( HOLSTEGE ABSENT), to introduce Ordinance No. 2061 entitled, " AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ADOPTING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND APPROVING A CHANGE OF
ZONE APPLICATION FROM RMHP ( RESIDENTIAL MOBIL HOME PARK) TO R- 1- C ( SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR AN UNDEVELOPED 1. 35- ACRE PARCEL ( APN: 508- 240- 020) LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SUNNY DUNES AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, SECTION 23."
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ( CDBG) 2022- 2023 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN AND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, CARRIED 4- 0 ( HOLSTEGE ABSENT), to
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Review the draft 2022-2023 CDBG Budget and Annual Action Plan and provide direction to Staff.
3. Schedule a Public Hearing for April 21, 2022, to approve and adopt the 2022- 2023 City of Palm Springs Page 5
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CDBG Budget and Annual Action Plan.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING PACASO AND SIMILAR
OPERATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
The City Council ( Mayor Pro Tem Garner abstained) provided direction to staff as appropriate.
B. DISCUSSION OF VACATION RENTAL STUDY SESSION
The City Council ( CouncilmemberWoods abstained) provided direction to staff as appropriate.
C. 2007 GENERAL PLAN LIMITED UPDATE — REVIEW REVISIONS TO THE
GENERAL PLAN VISION STATEMENT AND PRIORITES
The City Council provided direction to staff as appropriate.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ( Non - Agenda Items):
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CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA DEVELOPMENT:
City Manager Clifton discussedthe tentative upcoming meeting schedule.
Mayor Pro Tern Garner speakson upcoming presentationfrom the intern on studentsin the community.
Mayor Middleton speakson internship programs.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 11/ 28/ 2022
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