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
SEPTEMBER 12, 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):
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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. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND OTHER NOTICES: NONE
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.
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A. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PAVEMENT COATINGS CO., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,460,758; APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. A8566 WITH DUDEK, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $303,000 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 $13,936 TO
PROVIDE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR CITY-WIDE SLURRY SEAL, CITY PROJECT 24-02
RECOMMENDATION:
Award a construction contract to Pavement Coatings Co., in the amount of $3,460,758 for the City-Wide Slurry Seal, City Project No. 24-02 (“the Project”);
1. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $400,000 with all change orders reported to the City Council;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve a task order for project management and inspection services from an on-call engineering services firm, Dudek, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $303,000;
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee 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 $13,936; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.5.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Minutes of June 13, 2024.
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 06-22-24, 07-06-24, 07-20-24, 08-03-24, AND 08-17-24 TOTALING $12,768,804.92 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 06-18-24, 07-03-24, 07-18-24, 08-01-24, 08-13-24, AND 08-15-24 TOTALING $42,468,013.66, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $55,236,818.58 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE September 12, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4 D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 THROUGH JULY 31, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of July 1 through July 31, 2024.
E. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT ANTICIPATED FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE GRANT TOTALING $503,212.54
FOR PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to accept a Federal Aviation Administration grant up to $503,212.54 for Palm Springs International Airport.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents when the grant is received.
2. F. ACCEPTANCE OF $120,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM TO BE USED TO ENFORCE, EDUCATE, AND BRING AWARENESS
TO THE PUBLIC
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept $120,000 in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for 2024/2025.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
G. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24B189 WITH MANSFIELD
POWER AND GAS, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF NATURAL GAS
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24B189 with Mansfield Power and Gas, LLC, to provide natural gas for an amount not to exceed $447,185 beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; and,
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
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H. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 24B186 WITH MPG CONSTRUCTION, LLC AND CANCEL CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 24B144 WITH TED CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR ON-CALL BUILDING REPAIR
AND RENOVATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B186 with MPG Construction, LLC to provide on-call building repair and renovation services in an amount not to exceed $750,000 for the initial three-year term beginning September 16, 2024, through September 15, 2027, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
1. Approve cancellation of Contract Services Agreement 24B144 with Ted Construction, LLC to provide on-call building repair and renovation services in an amount not to exceed $750,000 for the initial three-year term beginning July 15, 2024, through July 14, 2027, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
I. APPROVE A GOODS PURCHASE AGREEMENT (24B206) WITH RIDE MOBILITY
LLC FOR THREE ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUSES FOR PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Goods Purchase Agreement 24B206 with RIDE Mobility LLC. to provide three electric transit buses for Palm Springs International Airport in an amount not to exceed $3,146,635.07, inclusive of a 10% contingency;
1. Approval of this action includes an appropriation of $1,146,635.07 from the Airport Capital Projects Fund Balance Account 4167065-60020 in Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
J. APPROVE A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL AID FOR
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24P158 with Public Service Law Corp of the Riverside County Bar Association, dba Riverside Legal Aid, to provide legal aid as needed for an amount not to exceed $51,700 for a one-year term with two one-year options to renew at the City’s sole discretion.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
K. APPROVE RESPONSE TO CIVIL GRAND JURY RESPONSE
September 12, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6 K. APPROVE RESPONSE TO CIVIL GRAND JURY RESPONSE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council review the accompanying civil grand jury report, approve the response, and authorize the City Manager to deliver the City’s written response to the Grand Jury Report.
L. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALLIED UNIVERSAL, INC. FOR UNARMED SECURITY SERVICES (AGREEMENT NO. 8358), AND TO RATIFY EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF
UNARMED SECURITY SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A8358, with Allied Universal Inc. for unarmed uniformed security guard and patrol services for various City facilities and locations.
2. Ratify the emergency purchase of unarmed security services from Allied Universal Inc. for a total amount of $220,000.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to the contract services agreement with Allied Universal Inc. for unarmed security services throughout the City.
M. APPROVE SUCCESSOR AGENCY LAST AND FINAL RECOGNIZED
OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDATION:
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 LAST AND FINAL RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (“ROPS”) PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34191.6.”
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N. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENTS NO. 24B203 WITH VETERANS COMMUNICATION SERVICES, INCORPORATED AND 24B204 WITH
DATASTREAM TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING FOR ON-CALL LOW VOLTAGE
CABLING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B203 with Veterans Communication Services, Incorporated to provide on-call low voltage cabling services in an amount not to exceed $700,000 for the initial three-year term beginning September 16, 2024, through September 15, 2027, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B204 with Datastream Technology Consulting to provide on-call low voltage cabling services in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for the initial three-year term beginning September 16, 2024, through September 15, 2027, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
3. O. ACCEPTANCE OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SLUDGE DRYING BEDS REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT 21-05
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the public works improvement identified as the Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Drying Beds Rehabilitation, City Project 21-05 (“Project”), 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 the Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Drying Beds Rehabilitation, City Project 21-05; and
2. Appropriate $92,869.87 from the Wastewater Fund balance.3.
P. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2101, ENTITLED “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DELETING SECTION 10.20.060 “OWNER’S RIGHT TO REDEEM ANIMAL FROM
PURCHASER” AND SECTION 10.20.070 “OWNER’S LIABILITY TO CITY WHEN REDEEMING ANIMAL FROM PURCHASER”, AND AMENDING SECTION
10.20.030 REGARDING “DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED ANIMALS.” RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct second reading by title only and adopt an Ordinance entitled: “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DELETING SECTION 10.20.060 “OWNER’S RIGHT TO REDEEM ANIMAL FROM
PURCHASER” AND SECTION 10.20.070 “OWNER’S LIABILITY TO CITY WHEN REDEEMING ANIMAL FROM PURCHASER”, AND AMENDING SECTION
10.20.030 REGARDING “DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED ANIMALS.”
September 12, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 8 Q. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23P188 WITH NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUSING SERVICES, INC., FOR CDBG
HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract Services Agreement No. 23P188 with Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc. to add $112,873.19 for project rehabilitation costs, for a new not to exceed amount of $525,139.19; clarify the term has options to extend for two additional one-year terms; and to incorporate the CDBG Federal Provisions.
1. Approve the revised CDBG Owner Occupied Home Rehabilitation Program Guidelines.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to make minor non-substantive changes and to execute all necessary documents.
3. R. APPROVE THE DESIGNS “PEOPLE CROSSWALK” AND “FLOWER CROSSWALK” BY ARTIST MARCONI CALINDAS-CAFEGE FOR THE ASPHALT
ART PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEST TRAMVIEW ROAD AND
NORTH GRANADA AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the designs “People Crosswalk” and “Flower Crosswalk” by Artist Marconi Calindas-Cafege for the Asphalt Art Project at the intersection of West Tramview Road and North Granada Avenue.
S. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT A8577 WITH BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC., FOR
ON-CALL BUILDING OFFICIAL AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the proposed Agreement Amendment with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., a Delaware corporation, for on-call Building Official and inspection services through November 30, 2024, for a not-to-exceed amount of $98,600.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
T. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO EXTEND AN EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH
UKG KRONOS SYSTEMS, LLC FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR TO PROVIDE
TIMEKEEPING SOFTWARE AND SERVICES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an amendment to extend an existing agreement with UKG Kronos Systems, LLC to provide timekeeping software and services for Fire Department personnel for an additional year in an amount not to exceed $29,063 and for a revised contract amount not to exceed $85,438.34.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all associated documents.2.
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U. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR EARLY CONSTRUCTION START TIMES
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AT THE THOMPSON HOTEL DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED AT 414 NORTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the requested early construction start time of 5:00 am, Monday through Friday, between the dates of September 13, 2024, and November 1, 2024, subject to continuous monitoring of noise complaints and impacts to adjacent properties and businesses.
V. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6.10.082 REGARDING SMOKING PROHIBITIONS AT THE PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6.10.082 REGARDING SMOKING PROHIBITIONS AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.”
W. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P194 WITH CERAGON NETWORKS, INC. FOR FIRE RADIO BACKHAUL NETWORK INSTALLATION
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24P194 with Ceragon Networks, Inc. to provide fire radio backhaul network installation services and ongoing maintenance for a five-year term in an amount of $412,082 beginning September 16, 2024 through September 15, 2029; and
1. Approve a contingency of $82,416 for unanticipated costs and authorize the City Manager to approve changes orders as needed up to this contingency amount.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
X. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LIEBERT CASSIDY
WHITMORE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR RELATIONS LEGAL
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an Amendment to the Agreement for Special Services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to provide consulting, representational and legal services pertaining to employment relations matters.
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Y. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR NIGHT WORK CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2024, TO NOVEMBER 30, 2024, FOR THE BARISTO SEWER LINE REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 23-15
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the requested night work construction time of 7:00 pm to 5:00 am for the dates between October 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024, for the Baristo Sewer Line Rehabilitation, City Project No. 23-15 (“Project”), subject to continuous monitoring of noise complaints and impacts to adjacent properties and businesses.
Z. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24B177 WITH BUBBLES
CARPET CLEANING LLC FOR ON-CALL FLOOR CARE SERVICES FOR PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24B177 with Bubbles Carpet Cleaning LLC to provide on-call floor care services for the Palm Springs International Airport in an amount not to exceed $900,000 for the initial three-year term beginning September 16, 2024, through September 15, 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.
AA. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24X212 WITH DESERT
ARC DBA DESERT ARC LANDSCAPING FOR GROUND MAINTENANCE,
LANDSCAPING, AND TRASH REMOVAL SERVICES FOR PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24X212 with Desert Arc dba Desert Arc Landscaping to provide ground maintenance, landscaping, and trash removal services for the Palm Springs International Airport in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000 for a five -year term beginning September 15, 2024 through September 14, 2029.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
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BB. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23E228 WITH UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LP DBA ALLIED
UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES FOR AVIATION WORKER AND INBOUND
CARGO SCREENING FOR PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract Services Agreement No. 23E228 with Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services, in an additional amount of $71,904.56 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $338,978.64 to extend the provision of aviation worker and inbound cargo screening services for the Palm Springs International Airport, and to extend the term for an additional three months for a new term of September 25, 2023, to December 31, 2024.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE, MODIFYING THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY’S
COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE RELATED TO PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PUBLIC PARKING FEES AND LEAVING ALL
OTHER FEES UNCHANGED
RECOMMENDATION:
Continue to a future meeting date.
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B. APPEALS BY THE NEW MESQUITE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND
DESERT CHAPEL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE A MINOR AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD 153) TO ALLOW THE RESTORATION OF APPROXIMATELY 90 ACRES OF THE 120-ACRE FORMER MESQUITE GOLF COURSE AND COUNTRY CLUB SITE
INTO A NATIVE DESERT HABITAT AND NATURE PRESERVE (CASE
5.0303-PD 153)
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony.1.
Reject the appeals and accept the Planning Commission’s decision by adopting a Resolution entitled, “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEALS BY
THE NEW MESQUITE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND DESERT
CHAPEL AND UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO APPROVE A PROPOSED MINOR AMENDMENT TO
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 153 (PDD-153) BY THE OSWIT LAND TRUST TO ALLOW THE RESTORATION OF APPROXIMATELY 90 ACRES OF THE 120-ACRE FORMER GOLF COURSE AND COUNTRY
CLUB SITE INTO A NATIVE DESERT HABITAT AND NATURE PRESERVE
FOR THE SITE LOCATED BETWEEN SUNRISE WAY AND EL CIELO
ROAD, NORTH OF MESQUITE AVENUE, ZONE PDD 153, SECTION 24 (CASE 5.0303-PDD-153).”
2. 3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. AUTHORIZE REFINANCING OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY 2014 TAX
ALLOCATION BONDS
RECOMMENDATION:
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 ISSUANCE OF 2024 TAX
ALLOCATION REFUNDING PARITY BONDS TO REFUND CERTAIN
OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM
SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO INDENTURE OF
TRUST, ESCROW AGREEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND A
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE REFUNDING BONDS.”
B. UPDATING PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES FOR CITY GRANT
September 12, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 13 B. UPDATING PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES FOR CITY GRANT
MANAGEMENT AND FUNDS DISBURSEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council approve the proposed updated procedures.
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:
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 September 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
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P U B L I C N O T I C E S
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(760) 323-8204.
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