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Monday, June 5, 2023
Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the
City Council & Measure J Oversight Commission
of the City of Palm Springs
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 this meeting was conducted in part by teleconference.

CALL TO ORDER:

The Joint Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council and the Measure J Oversight Commission was called to order by Mayor Garner on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 5:32 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Camila Medina, student, led the Pledgeof Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:

City Council Present: Councilmembers Christy Holstege, Ron deHarte, Lisa Middleton; Mayor Pro Tem Jeffrey Bernstein; and Mayor Grace Elena Garner.

Absent: None.

Measure J Oversight
Commission Present: Commissioners JamesGazan, Sid Craig, and Linda Futterer; and Vice Chairperson Robin; and Chairperson Soto.

Absent: Commissioner Mark Marshall.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

A. MEASURE J FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023- 24 AND 2024- 25

MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:

1. Provide direction to staff on any changesto the fiscal year 2023-24 and fiscal year 2024- 25 budgets as adopted and recommended by the Measure J Commission; and,

2. Adopt the MeasureJ Budget, asamended.

ADJOURNMENT:

The City Council adjourned the joint meeting of Monday, June5, 2023, at 6:31 p.m.

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RECESS/ RECONVENE: The City Council recessedat 6:31 p.m. and reconvenedat 6:35 p.m., with all memberspresent.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:

A Regular Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Garner on Monday, June 5, 2023 , at 6:35 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Councilmembers Christy Holstege, Ron deHarte, Lisa Middleton; Mayor Pro Tem Jeffrey Bernstein; and Mayor Grace Elena Garner.

Absent: None.

City Staff

Present: Scott Stiles, City Manager; Teresa Gallavan, Assistant City Manager; Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney; Andrew Mills, Chief of Police; and Brenda Pree, City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions asindicated in the minutes.

PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND OTHER NOTICES: None.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DEHARTE CARRIED 5-0, to accept the agenda with removal of Consent Calendar Item No. 1F for separate discussion, and reordering Item No. 3A to be consideredprior to Public Hearings.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

The Regular Closed Sessionand Special Closed Sessionof the City Council of June5, 2023, was called to order by Mayor Garner at 4:30 p.m.

REGULAR CLOSED SESSION:

The meeting convened into Closed Session to discuss the following items as listed on the Regular Closed SessionMeeting Agenda, with no reportable action:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9(d)( 2):

Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one ( 1) matter.

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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property:

City Negotiator:

Negotiating parties:

Under negotiation:
414 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs CA
Scott Stiles, City Manager
Canyon Palm Springs Hotel, LLC
Price and terms of transfer of parking easement
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION:

The meeting convened into Closed Session to discuss the following item as listed on the Special Closed SessionMeeting Agenda, with no reportable action:

CONFERENCE WITH REAL LABOR NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 6
City Negotiators: Scott Stiles, City Manager
Jeremy Hammond, Deputy City Manager
Stephanie George, HR Director
PeterBrown, Legal Counsel
Employee Organization: Palm Springs Police Officers Association (PSPOA) Palm Springs Police Management Association ( PSPMA)
Public Employees Association of Palm Springs (PEAPS)
Management Association of Palm Springs ( MAPS)
Palm Springs Firefighters Association (PSFA)
Palm Springs Fire Management ( PSFMA)
UnrepresentedEmployees
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:

Dean Lavine, Bruce Juenger, Zachary Daniel Stone, Alejandro Meza Aguilar, Brian Sanchez, Lyzzeth Mendoza, Naomi Soto, Juan Espinoza, and Joy Meredith provided oral testimony.

1. CONSENT CALENDAR:

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consentcalendarwith 1F pulled for further discussion.

A. FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, by motion, find that: 1) The City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency. Even though the State and local declared states of emergency have ended, community spread of COVID- 19 continues to exist, and City Council Minutes June5, 2023
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measuresto reduce the spread, including physical distancing measures, continue to be necessary for the public, health, safety, and welfare; and 2) State and local officials continue to recommend social distancing measures, which can impact the ability of the City and the public to meet safely in person; and 3) The City Council, and its subordinate bodies ( Boards, Commissions, and Committees), shall be authorized to conduct public meetings in accordancewith Government Code section 54953(e)(2) and other applicable provisions of the Brown Act for remote only or hybrid teleconference meetings B. MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC

EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE MANAGEMENT

ASSOCIATION OF PALM SPRINGS

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:

1. Adopt a Resolution No. 25114, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE TO WAGES, HOURS,

AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR

EMPLOYEES IN THE PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

AND THE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF PALM SPRINGS FOR THE
PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, SUBJECT TO ASSOCIATIONS EXECUTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.”

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and all documents necessary to effectuate the above action, including the allocation and compensation plans, salary schedules, agreements and contracts, and any non- substantial MOU language or reorganization.

C. ACCEPTANCE OF THREE FEDERALLY FUNDED GRANTS FOR THE

AIRPORT MASTER PLAN/ GIS STUDY, THE INBOUND BAGGAGE CLAIM

SYSTEM AND THE OUTBOUND BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM

EXPANSION- DESIGN, FOR FUNDING OF THE PALM SPRINGS

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PROJECTS

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:

1. Approve acceptanceof Federal Aviation Administration AIP Grant No. 3-06-0181- 067- 2023 for Airport Master Plan/ GIS Study in the amount of $ 2,108, 584.

2. Approve acceptanceof Federal Aviation Administration BIL- ATP Grant for Inbound Baggage Claim System in the amount of $ 5,700, 000.

3. Approve acceptance of Transportation Security Administration OTA Grant for Outbound Baggage Handling System Expansion- Design in the amount of $ 1,388, 995.

4. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto executeall necessarygrant documents.

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D. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE AIRPORT CAR RENTAL CONCESSIONAIRE AGREEMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 7

FOR AVIS- BUDGET AT PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:

1. Approve Amendment No. 6 and Avis- Budget Amendment No. 7 (Attachment A) to all Airport rental car concession agreements doing business as eight car rental agencies at PSP which include: Avis/ Budget Car Rental, LLC ( Amendment No. 7), The Hertz Corporation ( Amendment No. 6), Enterprise Rent- A- Car, LLC dba Alamo Rent a Car / National Car Rental ( Amendment No. 6), Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles ( Amendment No. 6), DTG Operations, Inc. dba Dollar Rent a Car / Thrifty Car Rental (Amendment No. 6)

2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.

E. APPROVE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23Q112 FOR THE

DESIGN OF AN INLINE BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM FOR THE PALM

SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:

1. Approve Consulting Services Agreement No. 23Q112 (Attachment A) with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to provide inline baggage handling system design services for the Airport for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $3,174,638.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

F. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 33 NEW VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and considered under Excluded ConsentCalendar.

G. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO UNIFIED FIELD SERVICES CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 2,167, 854 FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SLUDGE DRYING BEDS, CITY PROJECT 21-05

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:

1. Award the construction contract to Unified Field Services Corporation, a California corporation, in the amount of $ 2,167,854 for the WWTP Sludge Drying Beds, City Project No. 21- 05 ( the “Project”).

2. Delegateauthority to the City Manageror designeeto approveandexecuteconstruction contract change orders up to a total amount of $ 216, 785 ( 10%) with all change orders reported to the City Council at project completion.

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3. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.

H. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 23B121 WITH UNIVERSAL GREEN LLC FOR

LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:

1. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 23B121 ( Attachment A) with Universal GreenLLC, to provide landscapeand grounds maintenanceservicesfor an amount not to exceed $ 1,406, 256. 40 for a three- year term beginning July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

I. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A9186 WITH NALCO

COMPANY, LLC FOR WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS AND SERVICES

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:

1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A9186 ( Attachment A) with Nalco Company, LLC to provide water treatment chemicals and services in an additional amount of $ 300, 000 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $ 375, 000 and extending the term through June30, 2025.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

J. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3500 RAMON ROAD, PALM SPRINGS,

CALIFORNIA, IN THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OPEN PACE PROGRAM

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Resolution No. 25115, consenting to the inclusion of the property located at 3500 Ramon Road (“Airport Parking”) in the CSCDA Open PACE Program; entitled “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3500 RAMON ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA IN THE CSCDA OPEN PACE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA

STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT AN

APPLICATION FROM THE OWNER OF SUCH PROPERTY, CONDUCT

CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS AND LEVY CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENTS ON SUCH PROPERTY; AND AUTHORIZING RELATED
ACTIONS”.

K. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 400 N. PALM CANYON DRIVE, PALM City Council Minutes June5, 2023
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SPRINGS, IN THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OPEN PACE PROGRAM

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Resolution No. 25116, consenting to the inclusion of the property located at 400 N. Palm Canyon Drive ( Thompson Hotel) in the CSCDA Open PACE Program; entitled “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 400 N. PALM CANYON DRIVE, PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA IN THE CSCDA OPEN PACE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE

CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO

ACCEPT AN APPLICATION FROM THE OWNER OF SUCH PROPERTY,

CONDUCT CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS AND LEVY
CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENTS ON SUCH PROPERTY; AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS”.

L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1), THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25117, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1), THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.”
M. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PLAN REVIEW FOR ONSITE WASTEWATER

TREATMENT SYSTEMS

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:

1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Palm Springs and Riverside County for Technical Assistance and Plan Check Services for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems within the City of Palm Springs.

2. Authorize the City Manager to executeall necessarydocuments.

N. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PALM

SPRINGS SMALL HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING; REVIEW

AND APPROVAL OF REPORT OF THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ( TBID) ADVISORY BOARD, FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
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MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:

1. Review and approve Report of the Tourism Business Improvement District ( TBID) Advisory Board, Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. 25118, entitled, “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS

INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PALM

SPRINGS SMALL HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING.”
O. NAMING RIGHTS FOR THE PLAZA THEATRE

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the naming rights proposedon Attachment A.

P. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR NIGHT CONSTRUCTION START TIMES BETWEEN JULY 5, 2023, AND AUGUST 25, 2023, FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DIGESTER NO. 2 GAS FLARE AND FILTRATE PUMP STATION, CITY PROJECTS NO. 20- 25 AND 21-07

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the requestednight construction time of 9:00 p.m. for the dates between July 5, 2023, and August 25, 2023, for the WWTP Digester No. 2 Waste Gas Flare and Filtrate Pump Station Project, subject to continuous monitoring of noise complaints and impacts to adjacent properties and businesses.

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:

F. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 33 NEW VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:

1. Approve the issuanceof purchaseorders to Palm Springs Motors, Inc., for the purchaseof 3 Mustang Mach E electric vehicles, and 21 Ford Interceptor Utility Patrol vehicles in an amount not to exceed $1,479,560.34;

2. Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Fiesta Ford, Inc., for the purchase of 9 Ford F-150 Super Cab 4x4 vehicles in an amount not to exceed $418,504.53;

3. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute change orders up to a total amount of $189,806.49 (10%);

4. After delivery of new vehicles, declare existing vehicles being replaced as surplus vehicles and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sell at public auction in accordancewith Chapter 7.07 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code; and,

5. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.

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3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:

A. UPDATE TO GENERAL FUND, CAPITAL, AND AIRPORT DRAFT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023- 24 AND 2024- 25
Acting Director of Finance Mooney provided a budget presentation. City Manager Stiles, Assistant City Manager Gallavan, Executive Director Barrett, Director Wise, and City Engineer Montalvo provided comments; discussion ensued between staff and the City Council.

RECESS/ RECONVENE: The City Council recessedat 8:39 p.m. and reconvenedat 8:47 p.m., with all members present.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. A REQUEST BY SELENE PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR AN AMENDMENT TO

THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR THE DREAM HOTEL TO INCLUDE THE
ADDITION OF 24 CONDOMINIUM UNITS TO THE SOUTHEAST SECTION OF THE SITE; RECONFIGURATION OF 12 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT THE NORTHWEST AREA OF THE SITE; AND AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF TOWER CONDOMINIUM UNITS FROM 28 TO 29 UNITS AND

MODIFICATIONS TO THE FINAL LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR THE

DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENIDA
CABALLEROS AND AMADO ROAD, ZONE PDD 333, SECTION 14 ( CASE

5.1132- PD 333/ TTM 35236), AND CONSIDERATION OF A SETTLEMENT AND

DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE THE COMPLETION OF THE

PROJECT
Michael Lofino, Patrick Jordan, Craig Withycombe, Thomas Boudrot, Paul Hastings, Kenton Knepfler, Gary Holtzer, Rick O’Flynn, and Deborah O’Flynn provided public hearing testimony.

MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:

1. Continue deliberations on the amendment request proposed by SelenePalm Springs, LLC. Public testimony received on May 25, 2023.

2. Close the public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 25119, entitled, “A RESOLUTION

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL

DEVELOPMENT PLANS OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FINAL PDD TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF TWENTY- FOUR RESIDENTIAL UNITS;

ELIMINATING THE EVENT CENTER AT THE SOUTHEAST SECTION OF THE SITE; RECONFIGURATION OF TWELVE CONDOMINIUM UNITS, ADDITION City Council Minutes June5, 2023
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OF THREE RESIDENTIAL VILLAS AT THE NORTHWEST SECTION OF THE SITE; AMENDING THE RESIDENTIAL TOWER BY ADDING ONE MORE UNIT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CONDO UNITS FROM 40 UNITS TO 69 UNITS; AND MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE FINAL LANDSCAPE PLANS OF THE DREAM HOTEL LOCATED AT 450 NORTH CALLE ALVARADO
ROAD, ZONE PDD 333, SECTION 14.”

3. Adopt Resolution No. 25120, entitled, “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE

SETTLEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND SELENE PALM SPRINGS LLC RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DREAM HOTEL PROJECT.”

4. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Settlement and Development Agreement, attached hereto in substantially final form and subject to minor modifications as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, and to take all necessary actions to achieve the intent of this Agreement.

3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:

B. REQUEST TO ADD CHAPTER 5.89 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL

CODE RELATING TO SIDEWALK VENDING AND AN AMENDMENT TO
CHAPTER 5.48 RELATIVE TO COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION

MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 3-2, ( COUNCILMEMBERS MIDDLETON AND DEHARTE VOTING NO) to:

1. Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and

2. Introduce on first reading an Ordinance No. 2085, entitled, “ AN ORDINANCE OF

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.89 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,

ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS ON SIDEWALK VENDING IN COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 946; AND AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 5.48
RELATIVE TO COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION,” asamended.

C. APPROVE CHANGES TO UNEXECUTED FOURTH CONTRACT
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 8922 WITH MARTHA’ S VILLAGE AND

KITCHEN FOR OPERATIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS DAYTIME DROP- IN

ACCESS CENTER

MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:

1. Make corrections to Amendment No. 3 to reflect an annual amount of $ 212, 050, an increasedovernight sheltering amount of $ 105,464 and a revised total not to exceed contract amount for the third amendment to be $529, 564.

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2. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A8922 with Martha’s Village and Kitchen to:

Exercise option to extend Agreement until September30, 2023.

Change the amount of compensation for the three-month period to $137,026 and the revised total compensation not to exceed the contract amount of $ 666, 590.

Allow temporary overnight shelter services from June 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023, at no additional cost to the City.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to make minor technical changes and execute all necessarydocuments.

D. APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE HOMELESS NAVIGATION CENTER AND EARLY ENTRY FACILITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 5,000, 000 AT 3589 MCCARTHY ROAD
The City Council continued this matter to the City Council meeting of June29, 2023.

E. CONSIDERATION ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL POLICY

PROVIDING THAT PERCENTAGE OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX ( TOT) BE

SET ASIDE AND USED FOR FUTURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS
The City Council continued this matter to the City Council meeting of June29, 2023.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Takaya King and Zachary Daniel Stone provided oral testimony.

CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENTS, REPORTS, & AGENDA DEVELOPMENT:

City Manager Stiles and the City Council discussed the tentative upcoming meeting schedule and agendaitems. Mayor Garner, Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein, and Councilmembers deHarte, Holstege, and Middleton provided comments.

ADJOURNMENT:

The City Council adjourned the meeting of Monday, June 5, 2023, at 11: 29 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 6/29/ 2023

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