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
JANUARY 23, 2025
4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
Ron deHarte, Mayor
Naomi Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Jeffrey Bernstein, Councilmember
Grace Elena Garner, Councilmember
David Ready, 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. Fire Department Community Preparedness Update
B. Palm Springs Convention Center Future Study 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 OF JANUARY 09, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 09, 2025.
January 23, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3 B. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of December 1 through December 31, 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 11-23-24, 12-07-24 AND 12-21-24 TOTALING $9,090,805.77 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 11-21-24, 12-05-24 AND 12-19-24 TOTALING $27,212,486.67, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $36,303,292.44 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
D. APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ADOPTING AN
ART PROGRAM POLICY FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the adoption of an Art Program Policy for the Palm Springs International Airport.
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ART
PROGRAM POLICY FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT”
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
Authorize the Executive Director of Aviation final approval for all artwork installations at the Palm Springs International Airport.
4. E. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E), AND
AUTHORIZE TO BID THE AIRPORT BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM IN-LINE SCREENING PROJECT, AIRPORT PROJECT PSP-04
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Airport Baggage Handling System In-Line Screening Project, Airport Project PSP-04 (“the Project”).
F. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E), AND January 23, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4 F. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E), AND
AUTHORIZE TO BID THE AIRPORT BREACH GATE REPLACEMENT
PROJECT, AIRPORT PROJECT PSP-02
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Airport Breach Gate Replacement Project, Airport Project PSP-02 (“the Project”).
G. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E), AND
AUTHORIZE TO BID AIRPORT FLOOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT, AIRPORT PROJECT PSP-03
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Airport Floor Replacement Project, Airport Project PSP-03 (“the Project”).
H. APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH MATICH
CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,095.60 FOR THE AIRPORT TAXIWAY REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-27
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $119,095.60 to Agreement 24B209 with Matich Corporation for the Airport Taxiway Rehabilitation, City Project No. 21-27 (Project); and
1. Appropriate $119,095.60 from the Airport Capital Improvement Project Fund 416 to Account 4168065-80000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.3.
I. APPROVE VEOLIA’S EXCESS MAINTENANCE COST IN THE AMOUNT OF $220,120.20 TO REBUILD A PUMP AND REPLACE A VALVE AT THE
PRIMARY EFFLUENT PUMP STATION AT THE PALM SPRINGS
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve excess maintenance costs in the amount of $220,120.20 pursuant to Agreement 6804 with Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc;
1. Appropriate $220,120.20 from the Wastewater Fund balance; and2.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
J. AUTHORIZE A TASK ORDER WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. IN THE January 23, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5 J. AUTHORIZE A TASK ORDER WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,313 PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT A8563, FOR ADDITIONAL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEMOLITION OF
ABANDONED FACILITIES AT THE WASTERWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CITY PROJECT 21-06
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Task Order in the amount of $92,313 to Professional Services Agreement No. A8563; and
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
K. APPROVAL OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ACROSS CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1901 E.
BARISTO RD. (APN: 502-200-001, PALM SPRINGS STADIUM AT SUNRISE PARK)
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Company for underground electrical supply systems and communications systems across a portion of the property identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 502-200-001 located within Sunrise Park (Palm Springs Stadium) at 1901 E.
Baristo Rd.
L. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P404 WITH
VETERANS HIGH RISK SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR AVIATION WORKER’S SCREENING SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24P404 with Veterans High Risk Security Solutions, Inc. to provide aviation workers screening services for the Palm Springs International Airport in an amount not to exceed $2,816,208 for the initial three-year term beginning January 27, 2025, through January 26, 2028, 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.
M. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE REIMBURSEMENT
OF OFF-DUTY PERSONNEL AT SPECIAL EVENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Agreement 25N002 regarding reimbursement of off-duty personnel and related equipment at special events between the City of Indio and the City of Palm Springs.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
N. APPROVE DISPLAY AGREEMENT NO. 25N010 PERMITTING THE PALM January 23, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6 N. APPROVE DISPLAY AGREEMENT NO. 25N010 PERMITTING THE PALM
SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM, INC TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WINGLET ART
DISPLAY AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Display Agreement No. 25N010 permitting the Palm Springs Air Museum, Inc. to install and maintain a Winglet Art Display for a one-year term beginning on January 27, 2025 through January 26, 2026 at the Palm Springs International Airport.
1. Authorize the Executive Director of Aviation to approve the renewal of the agreement on an annual basis commencing on January 27, 2027, upon mutual agreement with the Palm Springs Air Museum.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
O. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CALHOME
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution entitled, “HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
CALHOME PROGRAM; THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT
IF SELECTED FOR SUCH FUNDING AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO;
AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE CALHOME PROGRAM.”
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
P. APPROVAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR COUNTY SERVICE AREA 152 NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Administrative Services Agreement for County Service Area 152 (“CSA 152”) for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) Program between Riverside County and the City of Palm Springs; and
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
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Q. APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT 24C405 WITH
BRINDLEE MOUNTAIN FIRE APPARATUS, LLC FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement 24C405 with Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, LLC to provide emergency vehicle services in an amount not to exceed $925,000 for the initial two-year term beginning January 27, 2025, through January 26, 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.
R. ACCEPTANCE OF PALM SPRINGS STADIUM BLEACHER PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the public works improvement identified as Palm Springs Stadium bleacher project, as completed in accordance with the Construction Contract;
1. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for Palm Springs stadium bleacher project.
2. S. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT A8677 WITH CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an increase in funding for the Professional Services Agreement for Non-Discretionary Portfolio Advisory Services with Chandler Asset.
Management, LLC, a California Corporation, in the amount of $210,000 and revised total contract amount of $730,000 to cover the remaining months of Amendment 2, and to extend the Agreement term for one year ending March 1, 2026.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
T. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P394 WITH PSM SQUARED, INC. FOR A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE PROGRAM FOR PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24P394 with PSM Squared, Inc. for a customer experience program for the Palm Springs International Airport in an amount not to exceed $275,000 for the three-year term beginning January 27, 2025, through January 26, 2028.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
U. APPROPRIATE $1,000,000 IN HOUSING SET ASIDE FUNDS FOR TENANT January 23, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 8 U. APPROPRIATE $1,000,000 IN HOUSING SET ASIDE FUNDS FOR TENANT
BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Appropriate $1,000,000 (one million dollars) in Housing Set Aside funds for the Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program.
V. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION FOR PREPARATION AND
ADMINISTRATION OF THE MEASURE J LOCAL TAX AND A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SALES TAX DATA FOR COMPLIANCE
PURPOSES
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX”;
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
RELEASE AND EXAMINATION OF SALES OR TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS";
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 3.
W. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2108 ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 7 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING
POLICIES OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS” RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the full reading of the ordinance text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2108, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 7 PROCUREMENT
AND CONTRACTING POLICIES OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS.”
X. AUTHORIZE CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO MEETING PRIOR TO 5:30 P.M., PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 2.06.050 RECOMMENDATION:
By motion, authorize City of Palm Springs Boards and Commissions to conduct all meetings, including all regular, special, emergency, and adjourned, meetings at a starting time prior to 5:30 p.m.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECEMBER 4, 2024
DECISION TO CERTIFY A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR)
INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS AND THE APPROVAL OF A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT FOR A 739,360-SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND 19TH AVENUE (CASE
3.4361 MAJ)
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony.1.
Reject the appeal 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 APPEAL BY
PETER MORUZZI AND UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO CERTIFY A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS AND THE APPROVAL OF A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT FOR A 739,360-SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND 19TH
AVENUE (CASE 3.4361 MAJ)”.
2. 3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.04 RELATIVE TO THE CREATION AND FUNCTIONS OF A
BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and
1. Introduce on first reading Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.04.015 OF
THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE CERTAIN
ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
CODE REGARDING THE DESIGNATION, COMPOSITION, AND
AUTHORITY OF BUILDING APPEALS BODIES; AND FINDING THE
ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.”
2. B. APPROVAL OF THE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN CONCEPTUAL
January 23, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 10 B. APPROVAL OF THE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN CONCEPTUAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Airport Master Plan conceptual development plan for the Palm Springs International Airport including the associated terminal plan and onsite Rental Car Center (RCC) formerly referred to as the Consolidated Rental Car Facility (CONRAC). This action will allow the Airport to start the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process.
C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO GRANT RELIEF FROM PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.25.070 (B) (ANNUAL RENTAL CAP)
REGARDING VACATION RENTAL, BASED ON THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FIRE EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report from City Staff, discuss, and provide direction to Staff as appropriate.
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 January 16, 2025, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures.
____________________________
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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