CITY COUNCIL
AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Large Conference Room, City Hall
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
MAY 21, 2025
11:30 AM SPECIAL 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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CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
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. INTERVIEW AND APPOINT APPLICANTS TO THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD, MEASURE "J" OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND HUMAN
RIGHTS COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
Interview the applicants for the Historic Site Preservation Board, Measure “J” Oversight Commission and Human Rights Commission.
1. Appoint two (2) members to the Historic Site Preservation Board for a term ending June 30, 2028.
2. Appoint one (1) member to the Measure “J” Oversight Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028.
3. Appoint two (2) members to the Human Rights Commission for terms ending June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028.
4. 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 May 19, 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.
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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