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
APRIL 23, 2025
3:30 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
3:30 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. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 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 April 9, 2025.
B. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE April 23, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3
B. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of March 1 through March 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 03-15-25 AND 03-29-25 TOTALING $5,217,167.20 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 03-13-25 AND 03-27-25 TOTALING $12,072,688.82, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $17,289,856.02 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
D. ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE SUSTAINABILITY
COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the resignation of Andrew Forster from the Sustainability Commission, effective immediately.
E. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 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. AUTHORIZE THE DISPLAY OF THE JUNETEENTH FLAG AT CITY HALL ON JUNE 19TH
RECOMMENDATION:
By motion, authorize City staff to display the Juneteenth flag at City Hall on June 19th.
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G. APPROVAL OF A FUNDING/COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (RCFC)
AND THE CITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PALM SPRINGS MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN (MDP) LINE 6, STAGE 3
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Funding/Cooperative Agreement between the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the City of Palm Springs, associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of flood control improvements identified as Palm Springs Master Drainage Plan (MDP) Line 6, Stage 3; and
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 2.
H. AWARD OF A CONTRACT AND APPROVAL OF TASK ORDERS FOR THE 2025 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NO. 25-01)
INCLUDING APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MATICH
CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,903,650; APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. A8566 WITH DUDEK, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $205,000 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 $12,900 TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE
AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Award a construction contract to Matich Corporation in the amount of $7,903,650 for the 2025 Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 25-01(“Project”);
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order for project management and inspection services from an on-call engineering services firm, Dudek, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $205,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager to 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 $12,900;
3. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $1,000,000 with all change orders reported to the City Council;
4. Appropriate $610,000 from the Wastewater Fund balance; and5.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
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I. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT 25I099 WITH DIGITAL RADIUS,
LLC TO PROVIDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve contract services agreement 25I099 with Digital Radius, LLC for a five-year term to provide project management software for an amount not to exceed $223,788.07.
1. Waive the requirement of Section 7.03.02 1(d) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code requiring formal solicitation and accept the informal solicitation process utilized.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
J. AWARD OF A CONTRACT AND TASK ORDERS FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL WIND WALL (CITY PROJECT NO. 18-14) INCLUDING APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO DEARK E&C INC., A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,195,800; APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. A8569 WITH SOUTHSTAR
ENGINEERING & CONSULTING INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $240,666 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 $13,920 TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT
ADMINISTRATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Award a construction contract to Deark E&C Inc. in the amount of $2,195,800 for the Gene Autry Trail Wind Wall, City Project 18-14 (“Project”);
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order with Southstar Engineering & Consulting Inc., in an amount not to exceed $240,666 for construction management services related to the Project;
2. Authorize the City Manager to 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 $13,920;
3. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $439,160 with all change orders reported to the City Council;
4. Appropriate $551,790 from the Capital Fund balance; and 5.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents. 6.
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K. AWARD OF A CONTRACT AND TASK ORDERS FOR THE INDIAN CANYON SEWER PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NO. 01-11B) INCLUDING A CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT TO GRBCON INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,108,067; APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT A8568 WITH NV5, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $526,654 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 $27,000 TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION.
RECOMMENDATION:
Award a construction contract to GRBCON Inc., in the amount of $8,108,067 for the construction of the Indian Canyon Sewer, City Project 01-11B (“Project”).
1. Authorize the Task Order with NV5, Inc., an on-call Construction Management Services consultant, in an amount not to exceed $526,654 for construction management services and inspection services related to the Project;
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order for Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) administration services from an on-call CWA firm, The Solis group, in an amount not to exceed $27,000;
3. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $1,225,000 with all change orders reported to the City Council.
4. Appropriate $9,916,721 from the Wastewater Fund Balance.5.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.6.
L. ACCEPT AN AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,815, APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH OTHER
PARTICIPATING RIVERSIDE COUNTY CITIES AND THE COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE, AND AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GRANT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the acceptance of a grant award from the United States Department of Justice in the amount of $18,815 for the 2023 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
1. Approve Interlocal Agreement 25G092 with the County of Riverside and various cities within Riverside County, authorizing the County of Riverside to administer the grant on behalf of participating agencies.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 3.
M. REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE AIRPORT BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM IN-LINE SCREENING PROJECT, AIRPORT PROJECT PSP-04
RECOMMENDATION:
Reject the bid received on March 20, 2025 for the Airport Baggage Handling System In-Line Screening, Airport Project PSP-04 (the “Project”); and
1. Authorize Staff to rebid the Project. 2.
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N. RATIFYING THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS LINE RATE PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 3.39.050 APPROVED BY VOTERS BY MEASURE “G”
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF
THE ACCESS LINE RATE PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE §3.39.050 APPROVED BY VOTERS BY MEASURE “G”
O. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 16-08
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Palm Springs Public Library Renovation Project, City Project 16-08 (“the Project”).
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
P. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 25P094 WITH CONSTANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR REAL TIME OPERATIONS CENTER FOR PALM
SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 25P094 with Constant Technologies, Inc. to provide design, delivery, installation, and project management to set up a Real Time Operations Center in an amount not to exceed $518,742.17.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
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Q. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 25S064 WITH VERIZON
CONNECT FLEET USA LLC, TO PROVIDE VEHICLE TELEMATICS AND GPS
MONITORING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Service Agreement 25S064 with Verizon Connect Fleet USA LLC, to provide vehicle telematic GPS monitoring services in the amount not to exceed $259,934, for an initial three-year term beginning April 28, 2025, through April 27, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any necessary documents.2.
R. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2110, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.29.010 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPAND THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO EIGHT MEMBERS, SEVEN VOTING MEMBERS AND ONE NON-VOTING MEMBER.” RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2110, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.29.010 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPAND THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO
EIGHT MEMBERS, SEVEN VOTING MEMBERS AND ONE NON-VOTING
MEMBER.”
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. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2025–2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, THE 2025 ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE, THE 2025–2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN, AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025–2026; AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE PLANS AND BUDGET TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL ASSOCIATED AGREEMENTS; AND APPROVE THE UPDATED
OWNER-OCCUPIED HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the Public Hearing for public testimony.1.
Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2025–2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025 ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE, 2025–2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025–2026; AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE PLANS AND BUDGET TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL ASSOCIATED AGREEMENTS.”
2. Approve the updated Owner-Occupied Home Rehabilitation Program Guidelines.
3. B. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER SECTION 53083 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE AND UNDER CHAPTER 5.26 OF THE CITY’S HOTEL
OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM, APPROVE A HOTEL OPERATIONS
COVENANT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND NEW CHURCH II,
LLC, A NEVADA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND ARENAS BELARDO PS,
LLC, A NEVADA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND CAHUILLA CHURCH,
LLC, A NEVADA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, COLLECTIVELY THE OWNER
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing and receive public testimony; and,1.
Approve a Hotel Operations Covenant Agreement with The Orchid Tree Hotel and Owner; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make non-substantive changes and execute all necessary documents related to the subsidy.
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C. REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF THE USER FEE STUDY/COST ALLOCATION
PLAN AND REVISED COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the Public Hearing and accept public testimony on the Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
1. Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A USER FEE
STUDY AND COST ALLOCATION PLAN, MODIFYING AND APPROVING
CERTAIN USER FEES AND CHARGES AND ADOPTING THE
COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.”
2. Direct the City Manager and Director of Finance and Treasurer to incorporate the approved user fees and make other modifications thereto as may otherwise be necessary.
3. 3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE: NONE
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 6:00 p.m., on April 17, 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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