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 27, 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
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
4:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER (Council Chamber):
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY (Council Chamber): The City Council welcomes public input. Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 760-323-8204. Pursuant to State Law, the City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda (Government Code Section 54954.2). If you are compensated to communicate with City officials, you may be required to register and/or make certain disclosures as a lobbyist. Please see the City Clerk for additional information.
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. NAVIGATION CENTER UPDATE, MARTHA'S VILLAGE & KITCHEN
B. PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM FREE THURSDAY NIGHT PROGRAM
C. PARKS MASTER PLAN 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2024 and May 9, 2024.
B. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24B133 WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. FOR VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B133 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. to provide vegetation management services in an amount not to exceed $183,000 for the initial one-year term beginning July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;
1. Appropriate $183,000 from Safety Fund 1216010 to Contractual Services;2.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
C. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LEASE WITH DESERT ART CENTER OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY, INC., LOCATED AT 550 NORTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE AT FRANCES STEVENS PARK EXERCISING THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE LEASE AN ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) YEARS
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Lease with Desert Art Center of the Coachella Valley, Inc., to extend the term an additional five years.
1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
2. D. RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF, AND ACCEPTING, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH STATE INSPECTION
MANDATES
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING
RECEIPT OF, AND ACCEPTING, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH STATE INSPECTION MANDATES.”
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
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E. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23P173 WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR THE DEMUTH PARK PICKLEBALL COURT EXPANSION, CITY PROJECT NO. 22-24
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $100,000, to Professional Services Agreement No. 23P173, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $261,395 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Demuth Park Pickleball Expansion, City Project No. 22-24; and
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
F. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT NO. 24B121 WITH NATA
CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR BLEACHERS AT PALM SPRINGS BASEBALL
STADIUM
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Construction Contract Agreement 24B121 with Nata Construction, Inc. to provide bleachers for the Palm Springs Power Baseball Stadium for an amount not to exceed $182,315.16;
1. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary documents.
2. G. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS STREET LIGHTING AND
PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS CITYWIDE FOR FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
PREPARATION OF AND GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE
ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 6A, 6C, 7, 8, 9, AND 10 (ZONES 1 AND 2), AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, TO ESTABLISH ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS AND THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR
2024/2025;” and
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 25, 2024, REGARDING STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 6A, 6C, 7, 8, 9, AND 10 (ZONES 1 AND 2), AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, AND TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2024/2025.”
2. H. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND June 27, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5
H. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID 2024 SLURRY SEAL, CITY PROJECT 24-02 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the 2024 Slurry Seal, City Project 24-02 (“the Project”).
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to award a construction contract and task order while the City Council is on August break. No construction contract will be awarded above what is budgeted for the 2024 Slurry Seal, City Project 24-02.
2. I. A REQUEST BY CGR DEVELOPMENT ON BEHALF OF SPROUTS FARMERS
MARKET FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) TO SELL BEER AND WINE FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION (TYPE 20 – OFF-SALE BEER & WINE) AT A NEW GROCERY STORE, SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET, LOCATED AT 5200 EAST RAMON ROAD BUILDING B (APN: 677-420-058), ZONE PD-291, SECTION 17 (CASE PCN-2024-0001)
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution 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 & WINE) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE FOR SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET LOCATED AT 5200 EAST RAMON ROAD BUILDING B WITHIN CENSUS TRACT NO. 447.02.”
J. A REQUEST BY TRACY INSCORE, ON BEHALF OF WALMART, INC., FOR A
RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) FOR A NEW WALMART FUEL STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH A TYPE 20 LIQUOR LICENSE LOCATED AT 585 LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD (APN:
680-170-060), ZONE M1, (CASE PCN-2024-0002)
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No.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 WALMART FUEL STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE, LOCATED AT 585 LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD WITHIN CENSUS TRACT NO. 9410.02.”
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE PALM SPRINGS SMALL
HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD, LEVYING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ASSESSMENT, AND CONDUCT OF
PROTEST PROCEEDINGS
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, and written and oral protests to confirm the Report of the Palm Springs Tourism Small Hotel Business Improvement District Advisory Board and levying an assessment for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT
OF THE PALM SPRINGS TOURISM SMALL HOTEL BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD AND LEVYING AN
ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 IN CONNECTION WITH THE
PALM SPRINGS TOURISM SMALL HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT.”
2. B. GENERAL FUND FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ADJUSTED CONTINUATION BUDGET RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing and accept public testimony on the FY25 Continuation Budget.
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; AND ADOPTING THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULES.”
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
REQUIRED.”
3. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACTING SOLELY IN ITS
CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, AND
OTHER SUCH MATTERS AS REQUIRED.”
4. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2025.”
5. Direct the City Manager and Director of Finance and Treasury to make the appropriate modifications to the budget and prepare the final budget document for FY 2024-25.
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3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. RESOLUTIONS TO PLACE A MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024,
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT TO EXTEND THE TERM OF MEASURE “J”, ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS REGARDING UPDATES TO THE SALES TAX ORDINANCE; TO CONSOLIDATE THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, AND TO SET THE
DEADLINE AND RULES FOR PRIMARY ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTAL
ARGUMENTS REGARDING THE MEASURE
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA CALLING FOR THE
PLACEMENT OF A GENERAL TAX MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE
SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF AN ORDINANCE TO
EXTEND THE TERM OF MEASURE “J”, A ONE PERCENT (1%) GENERAL
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (SALES TAX), BY REMOVING ITS
SUNSET; AND MAKING VARIOUS TECHNICAL UPDATES TO THE
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX ORDINANCE; AND
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024,
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT
DATE PURSUANT TO §10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE; AND
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE
FILING OF PRIMARY AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS AND SETTING
RULES FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.”
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 June 20, 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
Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with the meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall Office of the City Clerk. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(760) 323-8204.
It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 323-8204, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
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