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
MARCH 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.
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 557 -
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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. PALM SPRINGS NAVIGATION CENTER 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
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 7 and March 12, 2025.
B. ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS March 27, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3
B. ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS
BOARD AND APPOINTMENT TO THE AIRPORT COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the resignation of Steven Hermann from the Administrative Appeals Board.
1. Reappoint Denise Delgado, from the City of Coachella to the Airport Commission effective immediately for a term expiring on December 31, 2025.
2. C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of February 1 through February 28, 2025.
D. APPROVE PLACEMENT OF THE ARTWORK POPSICLES BY ARTIST JOHN
CERNY IN SUNRISE PARK BY THE NORTHERN WALL OF THE LEISURE CENTER, LOCATED AT 480 SOUTH SUNRISE WAY
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve placement of the Popsicles artwork by Artist John Cerny in Sunrise Park in front of the northern wall of the Leisure Center, located at 480 South Sunrise Way.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to facilitate the placement of the Popsicles artwork outside the northern wall of the Pavillion.
2. E. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS NO. 25B043 AND 25B044 WITH MOORE FENCE COMPANY, INC. AND 25B045 AND 25B046 WITH QUALITY FENCE CO. INC. FOR ON-CALL FENCE REPAIR AND
INSTALLATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement 25B043 with Moore Fence Company, Inc. to provide on-call fence repair and installation services for the Public Works department in an amount not to exceed $420,000 for the initial three-year term beginning March 31, 2025, through March 30, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement 25B044 with Moore Fence Company, Inc. to provide on-call fence repair and installation services for the Parks & Recreation department in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for the initial three-year term beginning March 31, 2025, through March 30, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
2. Approve Contract Services Agreement 25B045 with Quality Fence Co., Inc. to provide on-call fence repair and installation services for the Public Works department in an amount not to exceed $280,000 for the initial three-year
3. March 27, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4 term beginning March 31, 2025, through March 30, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
Approve Contract Services Agreement 25B046 with Quality Fence Co., Inc. to provide on-call fence repair and installation services for the Parks & Recreation department in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for the initial three-year term beginning March 31, 2025, through March 30, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
5. F. APPROVE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND PROPOSED BOUNDARY MAPS TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 4, LATITUDE 61, TRACT #38776
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT TO
AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), ANNEXATION NO. 4, LATITUDE 61, TRACT #38776.”
1. Set the public hearing for 5:30 p.m. on May 14, 2025, for public comment and the filing of written protest by any property owner regarding the annexation of territory to CFD 2007-1, the levy of a special tax for public safety services, and a special landowner election.
2. G. APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND PROPOSED BOUNDARY MAPS TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), ANNEXATION NO. 27, SIENA, TRACT MAP NO. 38846
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT TO
AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), ANNEXATION NO. 27, SIENA, TRACT MAP NO. 38846.”
1. Set the public hearing for 5:30 p.m. on May 14, 2025, for public comment and for the filing of written protest by any property owner regarding the annexation of territory to CFD 2005-1, the levy of a special tax for public safety services, and a special landowner election.
2. H. APPROVE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND PROPOSED BOUNDARY MAPS March 27, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5
H. APPROVE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND PROPOSED BOUNDARY MAPS TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 28, SERENA PARK, TRACT MAP NUMBERS 39025, 36691-1, 36691-2, 36691-3, 36691-4, 36691-5, 36691-6, AND 36691
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT TO
AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), ANNEXATION NO. 28, TRACT MAP NUMBERS
39025, 36691-1, 36691-2, 36691-3, 36691-4, 36691-5, 36691-6, AND 36691.”
1. Set the public hearing for 5:30 p.m. on May 14, 2025, for public comment and for the filing of written protest by any property owner regarding the annexation of territory to CFD 2005-1, the levy of a special tax for public safety services, and a special landowner election.
2. I. ACCEPTANCE OF OUTDOOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND
SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS AT DESERT HIGHLAND PARK
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the public works improvement identified as Desert Highland Park Surfacing Improvements, as completed in accordance with the Construction Contract; 24C253.
1. Authorize the Director of Parks & Recreation to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for Desert Highland Park Surfacing Improvements project.
2. Accept the public works improvement identified as Desert Highland Park Exercise Equipment Purchase and Installation, as completed in accordance with the Construction Contract; 24I283.
3. Authorize the Director of Parks & Recreation to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for Desert Highland Park Exercise Equipment Purchase and Installation.
4. J. ACCEPTANCE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AT BARISTO PARK
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the public works improvement identified as Baristo Park Replacement Playground Equipment, as completed in accordance with the Construction Contract; 24C111.
1. Authorize the Director of Parks & Recreation to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for purchase of playground structures and installation for Baristo Park.
2. March 27, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6 K. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NV5, INC., A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR ON-CALL ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Professional Services Agreement with NV5, Inc., a California corporation, to provide “on-call” Assessment Engineering services for an initial one (1) year term, subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions approved at the discretion of the City Manager for an amount not to exceed $600,000; and
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement and execute all task orders that fall under the Agreement value.
2. L. ACCEPTANCE OF STORM DRAIN LINE 20, STAGE 3, CITY PROJECT 19-15 RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the public works improvement identified as Storm Drain Line 20, Stage 3, City Project 19-15 (“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 Storm Drain Line 20, Stage 3, City Project No. 19-15.
2. M. ACCEPTANCE OF THE RECREATION FIELDS LED LIGHTING UPGRADES, CITY PROJECT NO. 19-28
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the public works improvement identified as Recreation Fields LED Lighting Upgrades, City Project 19-28 (“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 Recreation Fields LED Lighting Upgrades, City Project 19-28.
2. N. A REQUEST BY THE OWNERS OF TWO HISTORIC PROPERTIES FOR
APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING ONE UNIT WITHIN THE OCOTILLO LODGE HISTORIC DISTRICT (HD-11) AT 1111 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, UNIT 321;
AND ONE UNIT WITHIN THE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES HISTORIC DISTRICT (HD-9) AT 1983 SOUTH CAMINO REAL
RECOMMENDATION:
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs and the owners of the following list of properties:
1111 E. Palm Canyon, Unit 321 (Ocotillo Lodge), APN: 511-035-066 A. 1983 S. Camino Real (Country Club Estates), APN: 511-150-009 B.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements.2.
Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreements with the County of Riverside. 3.
O. APPROVE NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
GOLDEN VOICE, LLC FOR TERMINAL BUILDING SPACE AT THE PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Non-Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement with Golden Voice, LLC, consisting of a one-month term, from April 1, 2025, to April 30, 2025, generating a monthly space rent of $6,430.27 and commercial service fee of 20% of gross merchandise sales.
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. AN APPLICATION BY WILLIAM GRIMM AND DAVID BRINKMAN FOR HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION OF “THE DR. HARRY AND BETTY GARBER RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 2455 SOUTHRIDGE DRIVE (APN 510-260-024), CASE HSPB #162 (SY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony.1.
Close the Public Hearing and adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE DR. HARRY AND BETTY GARBER RESIDENCE
LOCATED AT1633 VIA ROBERTO MIGUEL, AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #162, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 510-260-024).”
2. 3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE
A. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT March 27, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 8
A. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. A9173 WITH ARCHITECTUAL RESOURCES GROUP INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $270,761 FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES AND COURTYARD DESIGN, APPROVE TASK ORDER NO. 1 UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. A8566 WITH DUDEK, INC., IN AN AMOUNT OF $397,500 FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
AND INSPECTION SERVICES, AND APPROVE ADDITIONAL CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,170,000 FOR PLAZA THEATRE REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT 18-04
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to approve Amendment No.4 for additional construction administration services and courtyard design, which is nearly $109,000, with Architectural Resources Group Inc., in an amount of $270,761;
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order for additional project management and inspection services from on-call engineering service firm, Dudek, Inc., in an amount of $397,500;
2. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute additional amendments and construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $2,170,000 with all amendments and change orders reported to the City Council;
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
4. B. PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER INITIATIVES SUMMARY AND
OVERVIEW
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 March 21, 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
Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with the meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall Office of the City Clerk. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(760) 323-8204.
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