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
MAY 14, 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: NONE
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 23, 2025.
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B. APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Megan Rodriguez to the Planning Commission, as a non-voting member, for a term expiring on June 30, 2028; the term shall take effect 30 days after the final adoption of Ordinance No. 2110.
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 04-12-25 TOTALING $2,660,830.23 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 04-10-25 TOTALING $7,310,464.54 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $9,971,294.77 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
D. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File.
E. ADOPT THE CITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 INVESTMENT POLICY GOVERNING
THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN INVESTMENT
POLICY GOVERNING THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS AND
SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 25200”; and
1. Delegate the City Council’s authority to invest and reinvest public funds, and to sell or exchange securities so purchased, to the City Treasurer for one year or until earlier revoked by the City Council.
2. F. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2025 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN FOR THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2025 PALM SPRINGS EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN.”
G. APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 25C102 WITH PALM May 14, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4
G. APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 25C102 WITH PALM SPRINGS MOTORS, INC., FOR AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SUPPLIES RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement No. 25C102 with Palm Springs Motors, Inc., to provide automotive parts and supplies in the amount not to exceed $375,000, for an initial three-year term beginning May 19, 2025, and ending on May 18, 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.
H. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT ON
COMPLIANCE WITH STATE MANDATED INSPECTIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT’S REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH STATE INSPECTION MANDATES.”
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
I. APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXAMINATION OF SALES OR
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXAMINATION OF SALES OR TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS”
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents. 2.
J. APPROVE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH DESERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Sublease Agreement with Desert Community College District; and1.
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary. 2.
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K. ACCEPT THE HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (APR) FOR THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR FOR FILING WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the report as presented; and1.
Direct staff to make no changes to the report filed on April 3, 2025, with the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
2. L. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 38400 WITH CITY LIFESTYLE GROUP, LLC, A
CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 38400 WITH CITY
LIFESTYLE GROUP, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 299 VIA OLIVERA, IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST.”
M. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23Q183 WITH GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE, RESEARCH + PLANNING, INC.
FOR PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION, CITY PROJECT 16-08 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement No. 23Q183 with Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning, Inc. to provide design services for an amount not to exceed $25,040; and
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents. 2.
N. APPROVAL OF FUNDING SOURCE ADJUSTMENT FOR BID SCHEDULE B AND CONTINGENCY FOR THE 2025 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-01(“PROJECT”)
RECOMMENDATION:
Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $1,705,000 with all change orders reported to the City Council;
1. Appropriate $1,705,000 from Measure A; and2.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
O. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 25P107 WITH TOWNSEND May 14, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6
O. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 25P107 WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC. FOR GRANT WRITING & LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 25P107 with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., to provide grant writing and legislative services for an initial three-year term in an amount not to exceed $264,000 beginning May 15, 2025, through May 14, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
P. INTERVIEW AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR CITY’S HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION CANDIDATES
RECOMMENDATION:
Direct city staff to schedule interviews of Human Rights Commission candidates before the entire City Council.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 27,
CALLING AND CONDUCTING THE SPECIAL ELECTION
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing and take public testimony and property owner protests for proposed Annexation No. 27 into Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Safety Services).
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 27, SIENA, TRACT MAP NO. 38846, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS.”
2. Conduct special election and the City Clerk to canvass results.3.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A
SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY
OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDED NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 27, SIENA, TRACT MAP NO. 38846, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).”
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B. ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 28,
CALLING AND CONDUCTING THE SPECIAL ELECTION
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing and take public testimony and property owner protests for proposed Annexation No. 28 into Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Safety Services).
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 28, SERENA PARK, TRACT MAP NOS. 39025, 36691-1, 36691-2, 36691-3, 36691-4, 36691-5, 36691-6, AND 36691, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS.”
2. Conduct special election and the City Clerk to canvass results.3.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A
SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY
OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDED NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 28, SERENA PARK, TRACT MAP NOS. 39025, 36691-1, 36691-2, 36691-3, 36691-4, 36691-5, 36691-6, AND 36691, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).”
4. C. ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 4,
CALLING AND CONDUCTING THE SPECIAL ELECTION
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing and take public testimony and property owner protests for proposed Annexation No. 4 into Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Safety Services).
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 4, LATITUDE 61, TRACT MAP NO. 38776, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS.”
2. Conduct special election and the City Clerk to canvass results.3.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A
SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY
OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDED NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 4, LATITUDE 61, TRACT MAP NO. 38776, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).”
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D. DELINQUENT WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.1.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING CERTAIN WASTE
DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS TO BE DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING THE
PLACEMENT OF THESE ACCOUNTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX
ROLLS FOR COLLECTION.”
2. E. 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 LUCILLE PALM SPRINGS, 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 Lucille Palm Springs located at 458 W Arenas Road, Palm Springs.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make non-substantive changes and execute all necessary documents related to the subsidy.
3. F. AN APPEAL BY MCWHIRTER REALTY PARTNERS OF THE DECISION BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
APPLICATION, CASE DP-2024-0009, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 4,012-SQUARE-FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR A PAINT STORE ON A
0.38-ACRE UNDEVELOPED PARCEL LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND EAST STEVENS ROAD, ZONE C-1, SECTION 10 (CASE APPL-2025-0002).
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the appeal hearing and receive testimony; and1.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL BY
MCWHIRTER REALTY PARTNERS AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION’S DECISION TO DENY A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION, CASE DP-2024-0009, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 4,012-SQUARE-FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR A PAINT STORE ON A
0.38-ACRE UNDEVELOPED PARCEL LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND EAST STEVENS ROAD, ZONE C-1, SECTION 10 (CASE APPL-2025-0002).”; or
2. Alternatively, adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO DENY AND APPROVING A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION, CASE DP-2024-0009, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 4,012-SQUARE-FOOT COMMERCIAL
BUILDING FOR A PAINT STORE ON A 0.38-ACRE UNDEVELOPED PARCEL
LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH PALM CANYON
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LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH PALM CANYON
DRIVE AND EAST STEVENS ROAD, ZONE C-1, SECTION 10 (CASE APPL-2025-0002).”
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:
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
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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 May 8, 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
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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.
It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 323-8204, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
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