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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Bernstein on Thursday, September 12 , 2024, at 5:34 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
JosiahVilla, a middle school student, led the Pledgeof Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Christy Holstege, Grace Elena Garner, and Lisa Middleton; Mayor Pro Tem Ron deHarte; and Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein.
Absent: None.
City Staff
Present: ScottStiles, City Manager; TeresaGallavan, AssistantCity 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 presentat Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to acceptthe agendawith continuanceof Public Hearing Item No. 2B.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Closed Sessionof the City Council of September12, 2024, was called to order by Mayor Bernstein at 4:04 p.m.
The meeting convened into Closed Session to discuss the following items as listed on the Closed Session Meeting Agenda, with no reportable action.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9(d)( 1):
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City of Palm Springs v. Desert Community College District. Riv. Sup. Ct. No. CVPS2203916 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9(d)( 4):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there were two (2) matters.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, Pursuantto Government Code Section 54956. 8:
Property:
City Negotiator:
Negotiating parties:
Under negotiation:
119. 4 acres of real property, located on the Northwest Corner of Indian Canyon Dr. and Tramview Road.
Scott Stiles, City Manager; Flinn Fagg, Dep. City Manager; Jeffrey Ballinger, City Attorney.
Desert Community College District
Price and Terms
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
Bill Mitchell provided oral testimony.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consentcalendar
A. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PAVEMENT COATINGS CO., 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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Award a construction contract to PavementCoatings Co., in the amount of $3,460,758 for the City- Wide Slurry Seal, City Project No. 24-02 (“ the Project”);
2. 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;
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve a task order for project management and inspection servicesfrom an on-call engineering servicesfirm, Dudek, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $ 303, 000;
4. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto 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 City Council Minutes September12, 2024
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5. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Minutes of June13, 2024.
C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25244, 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 PERIOD OF JULY 1 THROUGH JULY 31, 2024
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and PurchaseOrders 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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the City Manager to accept a Federal Aviation Administration grant up to $503,212.54 for Palm Springs International Airport ; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents when the grant is received.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to accept $ 120, 000 in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for 2024/2025 ; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
G. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24B189 WITH MANSFIELD
POWER AND GAS, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF NATURAL GAS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24B189 with City Council Minutes September12, 2024
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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 authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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
2. 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;
3. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto execute all necessarydocuments.
I. APPROVE A GOODS PURCHASE AGREEMENT ( 24B206) WITH RIDE MOBILITY
LLC FOR THREE ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUSES FOR PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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;
2. 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.
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
J. APPROVE A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL AID FOR
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto execute all necessarydocuments.
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K. APPROVE RESPONSE TO CIVIL GRAND JURY RESPONSE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to 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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25245, 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 SCHEDU LE (“ ROPS”) PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34191.6.”
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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
2. 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
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
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O. ACCEPTANCE OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SLUDGE DRYING BEDS REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT 21 -05
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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
2. 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
3. Appropriate $ 92, 869. 87 from the Wastewater Fund balance.
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.”
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to conduct the second reading by title only , and adopt 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 REGARDI NG “DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED ANIMALS.” Q. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23P188 WITH NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUSING SERVICES, INC., FOR CDBG
HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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.
2. Approve the revised CDBG Owner Occupied Home Rehabilitation Program Guidelines.
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to make minor non -substantive changes and to execute all necessary documents.
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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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to 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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to 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; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to 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 ; and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all associateddocuments.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the requestedearly 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
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance No. 2102, 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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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
2. 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.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto execute all necessarydocuments.
X. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LIEBERT CASSIDY
WHITMORE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR RELATIONS LEGAL
SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to 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.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the requestednight 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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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 City Council Minutes September12, 2024
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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.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto execute all necessarydocuments.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to 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 ; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessarydocuments.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
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 The item was continued.
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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 I NTO A NATIVE DESERT HABITAT AND NATURE PRESERVE ( CASE 5.0303 -PD 153) The item was continued.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. AUTHORIZE REFINANCING OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY 2014 TAX ALLOCATION BONDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25246, 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 MANAGEMENT
AND FUNDS DISBURSEMENT
No action taken.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Belinda Salgado, Pearl Devers, Gloria Holland Thompson, Sharon Hendricks, Wendell Crawford Sr., Kenneth Monteiro, Eric Baker, Willie Moore, Gloria Gonzales, Tomeeka Grizzell, Charles Metcalf Jr, Reverend Dan Kline, Michael Murrell, Robert D. Jiles, Steve Walton, Samantha Smith Nix, Mickey Brown Freney, Deiter Crawford, Oreva Martin, Stephanie Brown, Cheryl Taylor, Charlie Johnson, LaSonta Patton, Bart Davis, Michael JosephPitkin, Dr. JesseNeimeyer-Romero, Abraham Ishaq, and David Wiener provided non- agenda oral testimony.
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENTS, REPORTS, & AGENDA DEVELOPMENT:
City Manager Stiles and the City Council discussedthe tentative upcoming meeting scheduleand agenda items.
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ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned the meeting of Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 10/ 10/ 2024