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
JUNE 13, 2024
3:30 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
Scott Stiles, City Manager
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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AGENDA EN ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE EL LUNES - HAGA CLIC AQUÍ
3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER (Council Chamber):
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RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (Small Conference Room): See Closed Session Agenda.
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5:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
A. PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY UPDATE
B. CITY BRIDGES UPDATE
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. ENDORSEMENT OF THE LIFT TO RISE 2024-26 ACTION PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING THE LIFT TO RISE 2024-26 ACTION PLAN.”
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B. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Steve Hermann to the Administrative Appeals Board for a term ending June 30, 2025. Appoint Laura Hein and Edwin Koren to the Administrative Appeals Board for a term ending June 30, 2027. Appoint Stasik Winderbaum and Charles F. Mara as alternates to the Administrative Appeals Board with terms ending June 30, 2026.
1. Appoint Samantha McDermott to the Airport Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025. Appoint Robert (Ken) Hedrick and Bryan Ebensteiner to the Airport Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027.
2. Appoint Scott Nevins to the Human Rights Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027.
3. Appoint Charlie Roddy and Meredith Fine to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026. Appoint Daniel Ballister and Nancy Ferguson to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027.
4. Appoint Lauri Kibby to the Public Arts Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026. Appoint Natasia Gascon to the Public Arts Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027.
5. C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 31, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of May 1 through May 31, 2024.
D. 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
05-11-24 AND 05-25-24 TOTALING $4,565,928.75 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 05-09-24 AND 05-23-24 TOTALING
$19,047,082.04, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $23,613,010.79, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
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E. APPROVAL OF THE 2024 PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIR
SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the new 2024 Air Service Incentive Program.1.
Adopt resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2024 AIR
SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT."
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
F. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 24C111 WITH MIRACLE
RECREATION EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT BARISTO PARK
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Construction Contract 24C111 with Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, to purchase and install playground equipment at Baristo Park, in an amount not to exceed $383,074.62;
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
G. INITIATIVE NO. 21-0042A1, THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council adopt a Resolution opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1, The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, and direct staff to send a letter to the League of California Cities to include the City of Palm Springs as part of the growing coalition of public safety, labor, local government, infrastructure advocates and other organizations throughout the state opposed to this initiative.
H. 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 2024-25
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1), THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.”
I. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY AND June 13, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5
I. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY AND
THE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGARDING THE RAMON ROAD
WIDENING (FROM SAN LUIS REY DRIVE TO LANDAU BOULEVARD)
INCLUDING THE WHITEWATER BRIDGE WIDENING, CITY PROJECT NO. 08-25, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (040)
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Agreement Regarding the Ramon Road Widening Project over the Whitewater River with The City of Cathedral City and Coachella Valley Water District for the construction of the Ramon Road Widening (San Luis Rey Drive to Landau Boulevard) including the Whitewater River Bridge Widening, City Project No. 08-25, Federal-Aid Project No. BHLS-5282 (040).
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
J. AN APPLICATION BY JANE LUNDIN REPRESENTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF “THE M.H.
ATIKIAN BUILDING” LOCATED AT 120 WEST ARENAS ROAD, CASE HSPB #147 (APN #513-143-006)
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING “THE M.H. ATIKIAN BUILDING” LOCATED AT 120 WEST AREANS ROAD, AS A CLASS 2 (HISTORIC MERIT) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #147, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN #513-143-006)."
K. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24B101 WITH TIMBERLINE GSE INC. TO PURCHASE FOUR SWITCHBACK PASSENGER BOARDING
RAMPS FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B101 with Timberline GSE Inc. to provide four switchback passenger boarding ramps for the Palm Springs International Airport with warranty and maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $284,105 for the initial two-year term beginning June 17, 2024, through June 16, 2026.
1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
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L. CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS; AND RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A HIATUS FOR THE CITY’S HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss and consider adopting:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING MEETINGS AND
ACTIVITIES OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION
2. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF THE “HARRIET VAN HORN RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 1121 LINDA VISTA ROAD (APN 507-132-001), CASE HSPB #157 RECOMMENDATION:
Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony.1.
2. Close the public hearing and adopt Resolution No. entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE “HARRIET VAN HORN RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 1121 LINDA VISTA ROAD, AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #157, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 507-132-001).”
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B. PNG 1, LLC ON BEHALF OF PS COUNTRY CLUB, LLC FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR SERENA PARK – A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 386 ATTACHED AND DETACHED
RESIDENTIAL UNITS, STREETS, PRIVATE OPEN SPACE AND PUBLIC PARK ON 126 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF SUNRISE WAY, NORTH OF
VERONA ROAD AND SOUTHWEST OF THE WHITEWATER RIVER
FLOODPLAIN WITHIN SECTION 1 AND 36 (CASE DA-2024-0002)
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.1.
Waive the reading of text in its entirety, and introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 94.08.09 OF THE
PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE AND APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH PS COUNTRY CLUB, LLC, RELATED
TO THE SERENA PARK PROJECT PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE FOR
CONSTRUCTION, THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FEE PAYMENT
DATE, AND OTHER MINOR REVISIONS RELATED TO THE CONVERSION OF THE PALM SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE INTO 386
RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATED NORTH OF VERONA ROAD, EAST OF
SUNRISE WAY AND SOUTHWEST OF THE WHITEWATER RIVER WASH
(CASE DA-2024-0002).”
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Development Agreement.
3. 3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2.24.010 AND 2.24.020 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
TO EXPAND THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS.”
RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce and conduct a first reading of, by title only, an Ordinance entitled, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2.24.010 AND 2.24.020 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPAND THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS.”
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B. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE LOW WATER
CROSSING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AT ARENAS CANYON SOUTH, CITY PROJECT NO. 06-18, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BR-NBIL (502) RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications, and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the South Palm Canyon Drive Low Water Crossing Bridge Replacement at Arenas Canyon South, City project No. 06-18, Federal Aid Project No. BR-NBIL(502); and
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
C. GENERAL FUND FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ADJUSTED CONTINUATION BUDGET RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction to staff on the FY25 Continuation Budget Adjustments.
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 June 6, 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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(760) 323-8204.
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