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 27, 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):
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. FIRE SERVICES MASTER PLAN
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 FEBRUARY 13, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2025.
B. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE February 27, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3 B. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of January 1 through January 31, 2025.
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 01-18-25
TOTALING $2,559,484.69 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 01-02-25 TOTALING $8,805,829.54, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $11,365,314.23 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
D. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE “LUMEN” TRACT, TRACT MAP 32736
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution entitled,“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 32736 AND
AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES REQUIRED BY THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TAHQUITZ 41, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, (A6729), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6500 34TH AVENUE (PROJECT IDENTIFIED AS LUMEN), IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST.”
E. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 25225."
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this action.
2. F. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES February 27, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4 F. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LESAR DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS (A8761) FOR
ONGOING ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION FUND PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with LeSar Development Consultants to increase the contract amount to allow for subcontractor payments, ensuring the City’s compliance with the Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) grant requirements.
1. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary documents.
2. G. WAIVE THE REQUIREMENTS OF PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 7.07.020, AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SIXTEEN H&K MP5 WEAPONS
TO THE MONTEREY PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN AR-15 WEAPON SYSTEMS
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the surplus equipment bid and auction requirements of Section
7.07.020 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code and approve the sale of sixteen (16) HK MP5 surplus weapons to the Monterey Park Police Department for an amount of $14,400;
1. Approve the purchase of seven (7) Sionics AR-15 weapon systems for an amount not to exceed $21,219.64;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 3.
H. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LICENSE AGREEMENT NO. A9460 WITH MOBILEMONEY, INC. TO PROVIDE THREE AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES
AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve retroactively Amendment No. 1 to License Agreement No. A9460 with MobileMoney, Inc. to provide three ATM services for the Palm Springs International Airport for the amended term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
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I. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO.
A9005 WITH CONTROLTOUCH SYSTEMS, LLC DBA INTELLIMODUS, LLC
FOR BAGGAGE HANDLING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 5 to Contract Services Agreement No. A9005 with ControlTouch Systems, LLC dba Intellimodus, LLC to provide baggage handling support service for the Palm Springs International Airport for an additional amount of $19,468.80 and for a revised contract amount not to exceed $93,937.60, and extend the contract term for one year, through February 28, 2026.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
J. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LICENSE AGREEMENT NO. 24N355 WITH UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF A PORTION
OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST ALEJO ROAD AND NORTH CIVIC CENTER DRIVE (APN: 502-100-026) AT THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve retroactively Amendment No. 1 to License Agreement No. 24N355 with United Parcel Service, Inc. to extend the License Agreement term to January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025 and amend the License Agreement fee to $1,450 per month for the exclusive use of a portion of the property located at the southeast corner of East Alejo Road and North Civic Center Drive (APN: 502-100-026) at the Palm Springs International Airport.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
K. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 25B040 WITH GLOBAL BUILDERS, INC., FOR ON-CALL GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement 25B040 with Global Builders, Inc. to provide on-call general contractor services in an amount not to exceed $975,000 for the initial three-year term beginning March 3, 2025 through March 2, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
2. L. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH AFFORDABLE February 27, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6 L. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH AFFORDABLE
COMMUNITY LIVING (AKA SANTIAGO SUNRISE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME
PARK) FOR THE REHABILITATION OR REPLACEMENT OF MOBILE HOME
UNITS AT THE SANTIAGO SUNRISE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Affordable Community Living (AKA Santiago Sunrise Village Mobile Home Park) for implementation of an Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents2.
M. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 25S039 WITH
RENEWELL FLEET SERVICE, LLC FOR FIRE APPARATUS AND HEAVY
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Service Agreement 25S039 with ReNewell Fleet Service, LLC, to provide fire apparatus and heavy equipment maintenance and repair services in an amount not to exceed $600,000, for the initial three-year term beginning March 3, 2025, through March 3, 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.
N. APPROVE A TASK ORDER TO INTERACTIVE DESIGN CORPORATION FOR FIRE STATION NO. 3 DESIGN SERVICES UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO.
A8876 FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve issuance of Task Order No. 5 Revision 2 to On-Call Agreement No.
A8876 with Interactive Design Corporation for Fire Station No. 3 Design Services for an increase of $59,500 and a total task order amount not to exceed $97,000; and
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
O. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) NEW VEHICLES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Fiesta Ford, for the purchase of one new Ford F-350 animal control truck, two new Ford F-450 flatbed dump trucks, and one new Ford F-650 dump body truck in an amount not to exceed $499,458.29 inclusive of a 10% contingency;
1. After delivery of the new vehicles, declare existing vehicles being replaced as surplus, and waive the equipment requirements of 7.07.020 (5) of the Municipal Code and approve the surplus equipment to go straight to auction;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate February 27, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 7 EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
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 THE DUNES 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 The Dunes Hotel located at 390 S. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City to make non-substantive changes and execute all necessary documents related to the subsidy.
3. 3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORTS OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the following Financial Audit Reports for the fiscal year June 30, 2024:
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Audit Communication Letter to the City Council
Passenger Facility Charge Report (PFC)
Housing Successor Audit Communication Letter to the City Council Public Financing Authority Financial Statements
Independent Accountant’s Agreed Upon Procedures to Appropriations (GANN)
Measure D Independent Accountant's Agreed Upon Procedures Measure A Independent Accountant's Agreed Upon Procedures (Conrad CPA Firm)
Measure J Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report Single Audit and Independent Auditor's Report
B. GENERAL FUND, CAPITAL, AND AIRPORT MID-YEAR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
BUDGET UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File.
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.45 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION”
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
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.45 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION.”
2. D. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
AND APPOINTMENT TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the resignation of Christopher Ramirez from the Public Arts Commission.
1. Appoint Michelle Loya to the Public Arts Commission effective immediately for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026.
2. Appoint Bond Shands to the Parks and Recreation Commission effective immediately for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2027.
3. Direct staff on appointments for the Human Rights Commission of the three current vacancies for the terms ending June 30, 2025, June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
4. 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.
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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 21, 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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