CITY COUNCIL
AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
Jeffrey Bernstein, Mayor
Ron deHarte, Mayor Pro Tem
Grace Elena Garner, Councilmember
Christy Gilbert Holstege, Councilmember
Lisa Middleton, Councilmember
City of Palm Springs Mission Statement: Palm Springs is an inclusive world-class city dedicated to providing excellent and responsive public services to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.
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4:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
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RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: See Closed Session Agenda.
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5:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
A. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND OTHER NOTICES
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The City Council will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, add urgency items, note abstentions or "no" votes on Consent Calendar items, and request Consent Calendar items be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
The City Council may also remove items from the Consent Calendar prior to that portion of the Agenda.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items ONLY) This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council only on agenda items. Two (2) minutes will be assigned to each speaker. Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing, and General Public Comments, non-agenda items, will be taken later in the meeting.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Council for separate discussion at this time or under Acceptance of the Agenda. The ordinance title is deemed to be read in its entirety and further reading waived on any ordinance listed on the Consent Calendar.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2024, and February 8, 2024.
B. RATIFY THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA TO THE PALM February 29, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3 B. RATIFY THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA TO THE PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
Reappoint Denise Delgado, representing the City of Coachella, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission effective immediately for a term ending January 24, 2025.
C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS/DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 01-06-24 AND 01-20-24 TOTALING $4,603,867.31 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 01-04-24 AND 01-18-24 TOTALING $11,127,219.61, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $15,731,086.92, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of January 1 through January 31, 2024.
E. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File.
F. ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,099
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept a grant award from the California Public Utilities Commission in the amount of $51,099
G. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT A9135 WITH OLLIN DOCK & February 29, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4 G. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT A9135 WITH OLLIN DOCK & DOOR, INC., FOR OVERHEAD DOOR REPAIR SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A9135 with Ollin Dock & Door, Inc., to provide overhead door repair and installation services for an additional amount of $300,000 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $600,000 through June 19, 2025.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
H. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24B030 WITH EMD CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR ON-CALL GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES
FOR PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B030 with EMD Construction Inc. to provide on-call general contractor services for the Palm Springs International Airport in an amount not to exceed $900,000 for the initial three-year term beginning March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2027, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
I. APPROVE A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24P031 with Frasca & Associates, LLC. to provide financial consulting services on an on-call basis for an amount not to exceed $3,500,000 over a five-year term.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary Agreements and authorize the Executive Director of Aviation to execute all task orders that fall under the Agreement value.
2. J. APPROVE THE FUNDING OF FOUR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
FROM MEASURE J FUNDS FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the funding of four capital improvement projects from Measure J funds in an amount not to exceed $1,550,000 for the Palm Springs International Airport.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the County of Riverside County Clerk.
3. K. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 5 NEW VEHICLES
February 29, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5 K. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 5 NEW VEHICLES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the issuance of a purchase order to 72 Hour LLC dba National Auto Fleet Group, for the purchase of 3 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro 4WD SuperCrew, 1 Ford F-150 Police Responder XL 4WD SuperCrew, and 1 Ford Transit Passenger Wagon T-350 in an amount not to exceed $321,614.24;
1. After delivery of the new vehicles, declare existing vehicles being replaced as surplus vehicles and authorize the City Manager or designee to sell at public auction in accordance with Chapter 7.07 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
L. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW JCB 512P83R TELEHANDLER
AND ATTACHMENT EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$373,468.55
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the issuance of a purchase order to JCB Southern California LLC for the purchase of one new JCB 512P53R Telehandler and equipment for an amount not to exceed $373,468.55, inclusive of sales tax;
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
M. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P016 WITH LAZ
PARKING CALIFORNIA, LLC FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24P016 with LAZ Parking California, LLC to provide parking enforcement services for a five-year term in an amount not to exceed $1,633,767 beginning March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2029, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
N. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24B022 WITH
TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL AND
ABATEMENT TESTING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B022 (Attachment A) with Terracon Consultants, Inc. to provide on-call environmental and abatement testing services in an amount not to exceed $310,000 for the initial three-year term beginning March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2027, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
2. February 29, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6 O. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24B021 WITH
SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS, INC. FOR ON-CALL CITYWIDE
ROADWAY STRIPING AND STENCILING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B021 (Attachment A) with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. to provide on-call citywide roadway striping and stenciling services in an amount not to exceed $900,000 for the initial three-year term beginning March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2027, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;
1. Appropriate $256,496.50 from Gas Tax Fund 133 fund balance;2.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
3. P. APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 CSA 152 SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT RATE
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND
REAFFIRMING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND SETTING OF RATES FOR
COUNTY SERVICE AREA 152 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 TO FUND THE CITY’S NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT IN ORDER TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE CITY’S DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEMS.”
Q. APPROVE SOFTWARE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 24S027 WITH GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY MAPPING
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve one-year Software Annual Maintenance Agreement 24S027 with the option for four additional years with GeoSpatial Technologies, Inc. for public safety mapping services in the amount of $19,049, with a maximum total of $95,242.50 if all options are exercised.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
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R. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23Q183 WITH GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE, RESEARCH + PLANNING, INC.
FOR PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECTS 16-08, MAIN LIBRARY RENOVATIONS, AND 19-18, JC FREY BUILDING REHABILITATION RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement No. 23Q183 with Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning, Inc. to provide architectural design services for an amount not to exceed $1,197,200.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
S. APPROVE TASK ORDER NO. 8 TO VEOLIA WATER WEST OPERATING SERVICES, INC. AGREEMENT A6804, IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,135.59 FOR THE BARISTO ROAD SEWER PIPE SEGMENT, CITY PROJECT 22-41
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Task Order No. 8 in the amount of $16,135.59 to Agreement A6804 with Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc. for the Baristo Road Sewer Pipe Segment, City Project No. 22-41 (“Project”).
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
Appropriate $16,135.59 from the Wastewater Fund balance.3.
T. AWARD OF CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS FOR THE 2024 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NO. 24-01) INCLUDING
APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MATICH CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,799,456; APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. A8566 WITH DUDEK INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $215,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES; AND APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. 23PO41 WITH TSG ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA THE SOLIS GROUP, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,410 TO
PROVIDE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Award a construction contract to Matich Corporation in the amount of $8,799,456 for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 24-01(“Project”);
1. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $260,000 with all change orders reported to the City Council;
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order for project management and inspection services from an on-call engineering service firm, Dudek Inc., in an amount not to exceed $215,000;
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order for Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) administration services from an on-call CWA firm, TSG Enterprises, Inc., dba The Solis Group, in an amount not to exceed $15,410; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.5.
February 29, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 8 U. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE AIRPORT TAXIWAY REHABILIATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-27
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Airport Taxiway Rehabilitation, City Project 21-27 (“Project”).
V. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 37935
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP 37935 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT NORTHEST CORNER OF BELARDO ROAD AND MUSEUM WAY, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST.”
W. ACCEPTANCE OF THE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CYCLE 7), FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5282 (046), CITY PROJECT NO. 15-32 RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the public works improvement identified as the Highway Safety Improvement Project (Cycle 7), City Project No. 15-32, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications; and
1. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for installation of the Highway Safety Improvement Project (Cycle 7), City Project No. 15-32.
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X. APPROVAL OF TWO TASK ORDERS TO KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES FOR
ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE LANE RECONFIGURATION, CITY PROJECT 22-21A, AND THE RACQUET CLUB ROAD RECONFIGURATION, CITY PROJECT 22-21B
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Task Order in an amount not to exceed $237,100 with Kimley-Horn pursuant to the City’s “on-call” agreement (A8342), for traffic engineering services for the South Palm Canyon Drive Reconfiguration, City Project 22-21A;
1. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve contract amendments up to a total amount of $48,000 (20%) for the South Palm Canyon Drive Reconfiguration, City Project 22-21A;
2. Approve a Task Order in an amount not to exceed $317,600 with Kimley-Horn pursuant to the City’s “on-call” agreement (A8342), for traffic engineering services for the Racquet Club Road Reconfiguration, City Project 22-21B;
3. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve contract amendments up to a total amount of $64,000 (20%) for Racquet Club Road Reconfiguration, City Project 22-21B; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.5.
Y. APPROVAL OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION AGREEMENT WITH P&A
INVESTMENTS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY,
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PALM CANYON DRIVE/INDIAN CANYON
DRIVE/CAMINO PAROCELA TRAFFIC ROUNDABOUT, CITY PROJECT NO. 20-03, APN 508-121-018
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Agreement for Purchase and Sale and Joint Escrow Instructions in the amount of $15,000 with P&A Investments, LLC, a California limited liability company; and,
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, open escrow, and pay for escrow and title costs associated with the right-of-way acquisition; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Quitclaim Deed or such other documents as necessary to transfer the real property interests to the City of Palm Springs upon completion of the Project.
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Z. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT A8912
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PALM SPRINGS MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN (MDP) LINE 20, STAGE 3, CITY PROJECT NO. 19-15
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve First Amendment to Cooperative Funding Agreement A8912 between the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the City of Palm Springs, associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of flood control improvements identified as Storm Drain Line 20, Stage 3, City Project No. 19-15; and
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
AA. APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 WITH STEVE P. RADOS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $248,288.76 FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) DIGESTER NO. 2 GAS FLARE AND FILTRATE PUMP STATION, CITY PROJECTS 20-25 AND 21-07
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $248,288.76 to Agreement A9137 with Steve P. Rados, Inc. for the WWTP Digester No. 2 Waste Gas Flare and Filtrate Pump Station, City Projects No. 20-25 and 21-07.
1. Appropriate $248,288.76 from the Wastewater Fund balance.2.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
BB. APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 WITH UNIFIED FIELD SERVICES CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $825,376.90 FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) SLUDGE DRYING BEDS
REHABILITATIONS, CITY PROJECT 21-05
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $825,376.90 with Unified Field Services Corporation (“Contractor”) for the WWTP Sludge Drying Beds 16-18 and 19-26 Rehabilitations, City Project No. 21-05 (“Project”).
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
Appropriate $825,376.90 from the Wastewater Fund balance.3.
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CC. APPROPRIATE FUNDING AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR THE ARTSCAPE IN THE PARKS PROJECT AT VICTORIA PARK AND $50,000 FOR THE ARTSCAPE IN THE PARKS PROJECT AT JAMES O. JESSE PARK
RECOMMENDATION:
Appropriate Public Art Funds (Fund 150) in the amount of $100,000. 1.
Approve expenditure of Public Art Funds in the amount of $50,000 for the Artscape in the Parks at James O. Jessie Park Project.
2. Approve expenditure of Public Art Funds in the amount of $50,000 for the Artscape in the Parks at Victoria Park Project.
3. DD. APPROVE FUNDING FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE “NINES AND ELEVENS”
PUBLIC ARTWORK
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Public Art Funds in the amount of $2,690 to have Signature Sculpture repaint the Nines and Elevens Public Art Piece located in Demuth Park.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. COUNCIL CALL-UP OF AN APPLICATION BY KAIDENCE GROUP, LLC
COMPRISED OF A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, A VARIANCE AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED DRIVE-THROUGH COFFEE SHOP ON A 0.46-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 2466 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, (APN 504-250-031) ZONE: PD 113, GENERAL PLAN: MIXED-USE (CASES DP-2023-0018, CUP-2023-0020, VAR-2023-0007 and AR-2023-0083) RECOMMENDATION:
Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony.1.
Close the public hearing and adopt the draft resolution approving the proposed project as revised subject to conditions of approval as noted in Exhibit “A”; or
2. Close the public hearing and direct staff as appropriate based on the City Council’s own findings on the applications related to this case. Staff will bring a resolution reflecting the Council’s action back at a future meeting.
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3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. SECOND READING (ADOPTION) OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
3.42.020 AND CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING THE TAXATION AND REGULATION OF CANNABIS IN THE CITY;
FIRST READING (INTRODUCTION) OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT
CANNABIS DISPENSARY BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED, PROCESSED OR APPROVED BY THE CITY, BETWEEN
JANUARY 1, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2027; AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION REDUCING THE CANNABIS BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAX RATE ON RETAIL TO FIVE PERCENT (5%), AND ALLOCATING A CERTAIN
PERCENTAGE OF TAXES COLLECTED TO BE USED FOR CERTAIN
PURPOSES
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the full reading of the text in its entirety, read by title only, and conduct a second reading (adoption) of the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 2093, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 3.42.020 AND CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING THE TAXATION AND
REGULATION OF CANNABIS IN THE CITY”;
1. Waive the full reading of the text in its entirety, read by title only, and conduct a first reading (introduction) of the following ordinance: Ordinance entitled, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT CANNABIS
DISPENSARY BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED, PROCESSED OR APPROVED BY THE CITY, BETWEEN
JANUARY 1, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2027”; and
2. By motion, adopt the following resolution: Resolution entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, REDUCING THE CANNABIS BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAX RATE ON RETAIL TO FIVE PERCENT (5%), AND ALLOCATING A CERTAIN
PERCENTAGE OF TAXES COLLECTED TO BE USED FOR CERTAIN
PURPOSES.”
3. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Non-Agenda Items) This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. Although the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Two (2) minutes will be assigned to each speaker.
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENTS, REPORTS, & AGENDA DEVELOPMENT: This time is set aside for the City Council and City Manager to provide additional general comments and reports. Additionally, the City Council and City Manager may briefly discuss items of concern and prioritize agenda items for future meeting dates.
ADJOURNMENT:
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California )
County of Riverside ) ss.
City of Palm Springs )
I, Brenda Pree, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, hereby certify this Agenda was delivered to each member of the City Council, provided to all parties who have requested such notice, posted at City Hall before 5:00 p.m., on February 22, 2024, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures.
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Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
P U B L I C N O T I C E S
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