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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
Pursuantto Assembly Bill 361 this meeting was conductedin part by teleconference.
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Garner on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 , at 5:36 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Lotus Aviña, elementary school student, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Christy Holstege, Ron deHarte, and Lisa Middleton; Mayor Pro Tem Jeffrey Bernstein; and Mayor GraceElena Garner.
Absent: None.
City Staff
Present: Scott Stiles, City Manager; Teresa Gallavan, Assistant City Manager; Flinn Fagg, Deputy City Manager; Jeremy Hammond, Deputy City Manager; Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney; Andrew Mills, Chief of Police; and Brenda Pree, City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff memberspresentedreportsor respondedto questionsasindicated in the minutes.
PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND OTHER NOTICES:
Councilmember Middleton and City Manager Stiles provided an update on North Indian Canyon and Gene Autry Trail.
CannabisIndustry Update Presentationby Director Goedhart and Assistant Director Clifford.
Southern California Edison Presentation by Government Relations Manager Massoud.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the agendawith removal of Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1N, 1Q, and 1X.
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Regular and Special Closed Sessionsof the City Council of September26, 2023, was called to order by Mayor Garner at 4:00 p.m.
REGULAR CLOSED SESSION:
The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of September 26, 2023, was called to order by Mayor Garner at 4:00 p.m.
The meeting convenedinto Closed Sessionto discussthe following items aslisted on the Regular Closed Session Meeting Agenda, with no reportable action:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one (1) matter.
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.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: ScottStiles, City Manager
Jeremy Hammond, Deputy City Manager
StephanieGeorge, HumanResourcesDirector
Peter Brown, Legal Counsel
Employee organization: Palm Springs Police Officers Association ( PSPOA) PalmSpringsPoliceManagementAssociation (PSPMA)
Public Employees Association of Palm Springs (PEAPS)
ManagementAssociationof PalmSprings (MAPS)
Palm Springs Firefighters Association ( PSFA)
PalmSpringsFire Management (PSFMA)
Unrepresented Employees
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9(d)( 1) Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one ( 1) matter.
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
Barbara Wasserkrug, Dean Levine, Ernest Ceceña, Nancy Gutierrez, Brad Anderson, Lilly Rocha, Liz Ostoich, Ellen Goodman, Steve Giboney, Lauren Wolfer, David Powell, and Orwell George provided oral testimony.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar with removal of Item Nos. 1N, 1Q, and 1X for separatediscussion.
A. FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, 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 measures to reduce the spread, including physical distancing measures, continue to be necessaryfor the public, health, safety, andwelfare; and2) 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 teleconferencemeetings.
B. APPOINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND THE
TRAILS MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE, AND ACCEPTANCE OF A
RESIGNATION FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Appoint Bobby T. Rimas to the Human Rights Commission, effective immediately, to a term expiring on June 30, 2026.
2. Accept the resignation of Donna Shepherd from the Human Rights Commission effective immediately.
3. Appoint Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate, to the CoachellaValley Conservation Commission Trails Management Subcommittee.
C. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25142, entitled, " A
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS/ DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 07- 08- 23, 07-22- 23,08-05-23 AND 08-19-23 TOTALING $ 9,558,129.81 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 07- 06- 23, 07- 20-23, 08- 03-23 AND 08-17- 23 TOTALING 24,867,436.59, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $34,425,566.40, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA.
D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 THROUGH JULY 31, 2023, AND AUGUST 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of July 1 through July 31, 2023, and August 1 through August 31, 2023.
E. APPROVAL OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ACROSS CITY- OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 249
SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE ( APN: 513-154-004, CITY DOWNTOWN
BARISTO PARKING STRUCTURE)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Company for underground electrical supply systems and communications systems across a portion of the property identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 513- 154- 004 located at the City’ s Downtown Baristo Parking Structure at 249 S. Indian Canyon Drive.
F. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO CAROLLO ENGINEERS INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $412,214 FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ( WWTP) ODOR CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT 23- 16
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve a professional services agreement in an amount not to exceed $412,214 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., for design services of odor control improvements.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES G. AUTHORIZE A TASK ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,716 TO ALBERT A.
WEBB ASSOCIATES PURSUANT TO ON- CALL AGREEMENT A8356 FOR
THE PALM CANYON DRIVE / INDIAN CANYON DRIVE / CAMINO
PAROCELA TRAFFIC ROUNDABOUT, CITY PROJECT NO. 20-03
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize an increase in the amount of $ 75,716 to Purchase Order No. 20001072 for additional Civil Engineering Services with Albert A. Webb Associates for the Palm Canyon Drive / Indian Canyon Drive / Camino Parocela Traffic Roundabout, City Project No. 20-03.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
H. APPROVE SIX PURCHASE AND SALE OF PUBLIC ARTWORK
AGREEMENTS FOR THE PILLARS OF PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC ART
PROJECT ON THE EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY MEDIAN ART PADS
BETWEEN SUNRISE WAY AND EL CIELO ROAD
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve six purchaseand sale of public artwork agreementsfor the Pillars of Palm Springs Public Art Project by artists Roger Reutimann ( Creativity) in the amount of 47,000, Scott Froschauer (Equality) in the amount of $50,000, Anne Faith Nicholls Serenity) in the amount of $ 44,000, Bernard Stanley Hoyes ( Diversity) in the amount of $50,000, Jessup + Cooning (Civility) in the amount of
2. $ 50,000, and MIDABI ( Community) in the amount of $ 50,000.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessaryagreementsto implement the Pillars of Palm Springs Public Art Project.
I. A REQUEST BY STEVE RAWLINGS, ON BEHALF OF PERRY’ S PALM
SPRINGS, LLC, FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY ( PCN) FOR A NEW LIQUOR STORE, PERRY’ S PALM SPRINGS, LLC, WITH A TYPE 20 LIQUOR LICENSE LOCATED AT 641 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE ( APN: 505- 302- 006), ZONE PD 48, ( CASE PCN- 2023- 0006)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25143, entitled, “ A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY WOULD BE SERVED BY THE ISSUANCE OF A TYPE 20 ( OFF- SALE BEER AND WINE) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE FOR PERRY’S PALM SPRINGS, LLC, LOCATED AT 641 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE WITHIN CENSUS TRACT NO. 446.06.”
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES J. A REQUEST BY STEVE RAWLINGS, ON BEHALF OF APRO, LLC, FOR A
RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY ( PCN) TO PERMIT A LIQUOR LICENSE WITHIN CENSUS TRACT 0445.24 TO ALLOW
THE SALE OF SPIRITS, WINE, AND BEER FOR OFF- SITE CONSUMPTION
AT AN EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORE/ GAS STATION LOCATED AT 19995 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE ( APN: 666- 330- 039), ZONE HC, ( CASE PCN- 2023-0005)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25144, entitled, “ A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY WOULD BE SERVED BY THE ISSUANCE OF A TYPE 21 (OFF-SALE GENERAL)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE FOR THE CONVENIENCE
STORE LOCATED AT 19995 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE WITHIN CENSUS TRACT NO. 0445. 24.”
K. APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
CORPORATION FOR THE MONARCH PROJECT LOCATED AT 3290 N
INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, A 60-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Third Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement with Monarch PS, LP to increasethe loan amount by $2,200,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement, and other necessarydocumentsasneeded.
L. APPROVE A TASK ORDER UNDER ON- CALL CONTRACT NO. A8874 FOR M. ARTHUR GENSLER JR. & ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF 261,500 FOR FIRE STATION SPACE PLANNING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the City Manager to approve a task order under on-call Contract No. A8874 in an amount not to exceed $261,500 with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc., an ‘on- call’ firm, for architectural design services for Fire Station SpacePlanning; and authorize the City Manager or their designeeto executeall necessary documents.
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES M. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23B206 WITH M.
BREY ELECTRIC, INCORPORATED DBA MBE CONSTRUCTION FOR ON -
CALL ELECTRICAL REPAIR AND INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement 23B206 with M. Brey Electric, Incorporated dba MBE Construction to provide on-call electrical repair and installation services for the Palm Springs International Airport in an amount not to exceed $ 600, 000 for the initial three-year term beginning October 1, 2023, through September30, 2026, with two one-year extension options at the City’ s sole discretion.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
N. APPROVE A TWO- YEAR COOPERATIVE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH INSIGHT PUBLIC SAFETY, INC. FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND DEPLOYMENT OF 15 FLOCK SAFETY FIXED ALPR CAMERAS
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and considered under Excluded Consent Calendar.
O. APPROVE AN EMERGENCY CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23E228 WITH UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE LP DBA ALLIED
UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES FOR AVIATION WORKERS AND
INBOUND CARGO SCREENING FOR PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve an emergency Contract Services Agreement No. 23E228 with Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services to provide aviation worker and inbound cargo screening at the Palm Springs International Airport in an amount not to exceed $267,074.08, for the initial one-year term beginning September 25, 2023, through September 24, 2024.
2. Appropriate $267,074.08 from Airport Fund 415 to Account 4157026.40105 budget.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES P. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WISE EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY DBA
OAKSTERDAM UNIVERSITY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, TO
PROVIDE WORKFORCE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOR THE
CANNABIS EQUITY PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Amendment No. 3 to Contract Services Agreement No. A9029 with Oaksterdam University to provide workforce and business development for the Cannabis Social Equity program to a maximum contract amount of 86,227.50; and authorize the City Manager to executeall necessarydocuments.
Q. ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH
PERMANENT LIMITATIONS ON THIRD- PARTY FOOD DELIVERY FEES This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and consideredunder Excluded ConsentCalendar.
R. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A8993 WITH
IMPRENTA COMMUICATIONS GROUP, INC., FOR ON- CALL SPANISH
LANGUAGE DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A8993 with Imprenta Communications Group, Inc., to provide on-call Spanish language digital marketing services in an additional amount of $ 20,000 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $95,000, and extend the term through December 31, 2023; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
S. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23B166 WITH
LILYPAD EV LLC FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF 80 ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS FOR PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Contract ServicesAgreement No. 23B166 with LilyPad EV LLC to provide the purchase and delivery of 80 electric vehicle charging stations, warranty, and 5- yearsof operation andmaintenanceservicesat the Palm Springs International Airport in an amount not to exceed $ 499, 102. 92 for the initial five- year term beginning September26, 2023 through September25, 2028, with onefive- year extensionoption at the City’ s sole discretion.
2. Appropriate $199,102.92 from the Airport Special Capital Projects Fund Balance for this purchase.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES T. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23B205 WITH
MCCLOSKEY MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR ON- CALL
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE
REPAIR SERVICES FOR PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Contract Services Agreement 23B205 with McCloskey Mechanical Contractors, Inc. to provide on- call HVAC maintenance repair servicesfor the Palm Springs International Airport in an amount not to exceed $900,000 for the initial three- year term beginning October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
U. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23B204 WITH RED HAWK SERVICES, INC. FOR ON- CALL FENCE REPAIR AND
INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Contract Services Agreement 23B204 with Red Hawk Services, Inc. to provide on-call fence repair and installation services for the Palm Springs International Airport in an amount not to exceed $ 600, 000 for the initial three-year term beginning October 1, 2023, through September30, 2026, with two one- year extension options at the City’ s sole discretion; and authorize the City Manager or his designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
V. APPROVE THE DONATION OF A 2010 MIGHTY MOVER TRAILER, EQUIPMENT NO. 2T9210, TO THE INDIO POLICE DEPARTMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to waive the surplus equipment bid and auction requirements of Section 7.07.020 ( 3) of the Municipal Code and approve the donation of the surplus 2010 Mighty Mover trailer to the Indio Police Department; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents
W. ADOPT A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AS A PARTNER WITH THE GOVERNOR’ S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES IN THE QUAKE SAFE CITY PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25145, entitled, " A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALIFORNIA QUAKE SAFE CITY PROGRAM"
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES X. UPDATE ON SISTER CITY PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION:
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and considered under Excluded Consent Calendar.
Y. AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A LETTER TO GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
REGARDING THE URGENT NEED FOR FUNDING FOLLOWING TROPICAL
STORM HILARY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the issuanceof a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom regarding the urgent need for funding, following Tropical Storm Hilary.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
N. APPROVE A TWO- YEAR COOPERATIVE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH INSIGHT PUBLIC SAFETY, INC. FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND DEPLOYMENT OF 15 FLOCK SAFETY FIXED ALPR CAMERAS
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to continue Item No. 1N to the next Regular City Council meeting of October 12, 2023.
Q. ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH
PERMANENT LIMITATIONS ON THIRD- PARTY FOOD DELIVERY FEES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DEHARTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 3-2 ( MAYOR GARNER AND MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN VOTING NO), to waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and, introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 2084, entitled, "
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.89 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING LIMITATIONS ON THIRD- PARTY FOOD DELIVERY FEES” asamended.
X. UPDATE ON SISTER CITY PROGRAM
Al Jones, Board President, provided an updateon the Sister City Program.
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. A REQUEST BY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT TO ADOPT ITS SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT AND
APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED EIR ADDENDUM
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to open the public hearing and receive public testimony; andadoptResolution No. 25146, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM
TO THE PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT TO THE 2007 GENERAL PLAN FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSING
ELEMENT AND ADOPTING THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE.” RECESS/ RECONVENE:
The City Council recessedat 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:52 p.m., with Mayor Grace Garner absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Jeffrey Bernstein and Councilmembers Christy Holstege, Ron deHarte, and Lisa Middleton were present.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARTHA’ S
VILLAGE AND KITCHEN FOR OPERATIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS
ACCESS CENTER LOCATED AT 225 EL CIELO ROAD, AND THE EARLY ENTRY FACILITY AND NAVIGATION CENTER LOCATED AT 3589
MCCARTHY ROAD
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER DEHARTE, CARRIED 4- 0, to:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement with Martha’s Village and Kitchen for operations of the Palm Springs Access Center located at 225 El Cielo Road, and the Early Entry Facility and Navigation Center located at 3589 McCarthy Road.
2. Appropriate General Funds in the amount of $ 5,250, 000 per year for four years, beginning in Fiscal Year 2025, for ongoing operations of the Access Center, Early Entry Facility, and Navigation Center.
3. Authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute all necessary documents, including making minor, non- substantive changes, and to sign all documents necessary.
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES B. APPROVE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO ASSIST RESIDENTS
WITH OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO HOUSING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DEHARTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve the Tenant Based Rental Assistance ( TBRA) program and provide direction to staff asappropriate.
2. Approve using $ 1,000, 000 ( one million dollars) in Housing Set Aside funds for the TBRA Program.
C. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CONTINUATION OF THE PARKLET
PROGRAM
Consensus was reached to continue the Parklet Program item.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Zachary Daniel Stone and Richmond Curtis provided oral testimony.
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENTS, REPORTS, & AGENDA DEVELOPMENT:
City Manager Stiles and the City Council discussedthe tentative upcoming meeting schedule and agenda items. Councilmembers deHarte, Middleton, Holstege; and Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned the meeting of Tuesday, September 26, 2023 , at 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 10/ 26/ 2023