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
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
3:00 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
3:00 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. Downtown Parking 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 23, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2025.
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
February 13, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3 B. 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
01-04-25 TOTALING $2,885,682.20 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS DATED 01-02-25 TOTALING $2,821,770.89, IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $5,707,453.09 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA."
1. C. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File the Treasurer’s Investment Report as of December 31, 2024.
D. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
AND APPOINTMENT TO THE AIRPORT COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the resignation of Oliver Cleary from the Human Rights Commission effective immediately.
1. Appoint Dirk Voss to the Airport Commission effective immediately for a term ending January 21, 2027, from the City of Desert Hot Springs.
2. E. REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO & VECTOR
CONTROL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RECOMMENDATION:
Reappoint Douglas Kunz to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees for the term ending December 31, 2028.
F. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTED
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND DESTRUCTION PROCEDURE
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS (AS IDENTIFIED ON EXHIBIT “A”) AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE RETENTION SCHEDULE ADOPTED PER RESOLUTION NO. 25239.”
G. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF February 13, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4 G. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNOR’S
OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR CANNABIS
EQUITY GRANT FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR CANNABIS EQUITY GRANT FUNDING
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 24/25.”
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents consistent with this resolution.
2. H. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E), AUTHORIZATION TO BID, AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $146,800 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT 23P173 WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC., FOR THE DEMUTH PARK PICKLEBALL COURT EXPANSION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 22-24
(INCLUDES MEASURE J FUNDS)
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Demuth Park Pickleball Court Expansion Project, City Project No. 22-24 (the “Project”);
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $146,800 to Professional Services Agreement 23P173 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $408,195 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Project.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.3.
I. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 25P022 WITH
UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE LP, DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL
SECURITY SERVICES, FOR UNARMED UNIFORMED SECURITY GUARD
SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 25P022 with Universal Protection Service LP, DBA Allied Universal Security Services, to provide unarmed uniformed security guard services for City facilities for an initial three-year term in an amount not to exceed $3,576,108.84 beginning March 1, 2025, through February 29, 2028, with two one-year extension options by mutual written consent of the City and contractor; and
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
J. ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES February 13, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5 J. ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2007-1 (TRIBAL LANDS)
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the Community Facilities District No. 2005 – 1 (Public Safety Services) and Community Facilities District No. 2007 – 1 (Tribal Land) Special Tax and Bond Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
K. APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 CSA 152 SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT RATE
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND
REAFFIRMING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND SETTING OF RATES FOR
COUNTY SERVICE AREA 152 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 TO FUND THE CITY’S NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT IN ORDER TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE CITY’S DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEMS.”
L. APPROVAL OF TWO (2) COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER
AGREEMENTS WITH CBRE, INC., AND THE ACADEMY GROUP, INC., FOR
ON-CALL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Commercial Real Estate Broker Agreement No. 25P030 with CBRE, Inc., for on-call real estate brokerage services for an initial one (1) year term;
1. Approve Commercial Real Estate Broker Agreement No. 25P031 with The Academy Group, Inc., for on-call real estate brokerage services for an initial one (1) year term;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
M. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2109 OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.04 RELATIVE TO THE CREATION AND FUNCTIONS OF A
BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2109, “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 February 13, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6 QUALITY ACT.”
N. APPROVAL OF A REAL PROPERTY DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE TRUSTEES OF THE FRANCINE OSCHIN AND MICHAEL OSCHIN REVOCABLE TRUSTS FOR A 1.85 ACRE PARCEL IN
THE CHINO CONE AREA
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Real Property Donation Agreement and accept the donation of the subject parcel. Authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, to take any action and execute any documents necessary to effectuate the transfer.
O. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P147 WITH 4LEAF, INC. FOR FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTION SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 24P147 with 4LEAF, Inc., for additional fire prevention inspection services and to extend the term through January 31, 2027, for an additional amount of $338,520 and a total revised contract amount not to exceed $611,520;
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
P. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID INDIAN CANYON DRIVE SEWER PHASE 2, CITY PROJECT 01-11B
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Indian Canyon Drive Sewer Phase 2, City Project 01-11B (“the Project”).
Q. ACCEPTANCE OF THE NAVIGATION CENTER PROJECT AND APPROVAL OF FINAL BALANCING CHANGE ORDER, CITY PROJECT 22-05
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve final balancing change order in the amount of $827,580 increasing the project contingency to $3,827,580; and
1. Accept the public works improvement identified as the Navigation Center, City Project 22-05, 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 Navigation Center, City Project No. 22-05; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.4.
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R. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE (PS&E), AUTHORIZATION TO BID, AND APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, PURSUANT TO ON-CALL AGREEMENT 24P380, FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL WIND WALL, CITY PROJECT 18-14
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Gene Autry Trail Wind Wall, City Project 18-14 (“the Project”).
1. Authorize a Task Order with Harris & Associates pursuant to On-Call Agreement 24P380, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for additional civil engineering services for the Project; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.3.
S. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE (PS&E), AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE 2025 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-01 (MEASURE J FUNDS)
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications & estimate, and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the 2025 Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 25-01 (“the Project”).
T. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT 23P071 WITH KOA CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$159,996.79 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION AND
MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES FOR THE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CYCLE 8), FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. HSIPLN-5282(047), CITY PROJECT NO. 16-18
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement 23P071 with KOA Corporation in the amount of $159,996.79 for additional construction management, inspection and materials testing services; and
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 2.
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U. APPROVAL OF AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF EXISTING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT (24N193) AND SECURITIES FOR TRACT MAP 38049 BY SISTER CITY INVESTMENTS, INC., A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION, FROM AG LAND INVESTMENTS LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT (24N193) AND SECURITIES FOR TRACT MAP 38049 BY SISTER CITY INVESTMENTS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FROM AG LAND INVESTMENTS LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2700 E ALEJO ROAD, IN SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST.”
V. APPROVAL OF AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF EXISTING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT (A9470) AND SECURITIES FOR TRACT MAP 36969 BY LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC, A CALIFORNIA
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FROM EHOF CANYON VIEW, LLC, A
DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT (A9470) AND SECURITES FOR TRACT MAP 36969 BY LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC,
A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FROM EHOF CANYON VIEW, LLC,
A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND MATTHEW DRIVE, IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST.”
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
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2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER SECTION 53083 OF THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE TO APPROVE A HOTEL OPERATIONS COVENANT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND YARA HOTEL, PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.26 OF THE CITY'S HOTEL OPERATIONS
INCENTIVE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony.1.
Approve a Hotel Operations Covenant Agreement with Yara Hotel located at 211 E. Sonora Road, Palm Springs.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make non-substantive changes as needed and execute all necessary documents.
3. 3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION & STATUS UPDATE RECOMMENDATION:
Review and provide direction to staff to finalize the Palm Springs Parks & Recreation Master Plan documents and bring the final document to the City Council for approval in the near future.
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 February 6, 2025, 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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