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
JUNE 11, 2025
4:30 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
4:30 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: 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 May 21, 2025, May 22, 2025 and May 28, 2025.
B. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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B. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Stasik “Harrison” Winderbaum to the Administrative Appeals Board for a term ending June 30, 2028.
1. Waive the requirements of the Palm Springs Municipal Code 2.06.010(c) and reappoint Todd Burke to the Airport Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026. Reappoint Samantha McDermott to the Airport Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028.
2. Appoint Gary Brackett to the Library Board for a term ending June 30, 2028.3.
Appoint Alexandra Phillips to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028.
4. 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 05-10-25 TOTALING $2,620,083.33 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 05-08-25 TOTALING $8,243,498.52 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $10,863,581.85 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
D. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PALM
SPRINGS SMALL HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING; REVIEW AND
APPROVAL OF REPORT OF THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT (TBID) ADVISORY BOARD, FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Review and approve Report of the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Advisory Board, Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS SMALL
HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING.”
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E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2111 APPROVING THE 2025 FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP, AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 8.04 (FIRE CODE) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND THE AMENDMENT OF APPENDIX S – VEGETATION MANAGEMENT GUIDELINE
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2111 entitled, “ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES WITHIN THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS BASED ON MAPS PROVIDED BY THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION, AMENDING CHAPTER
8.04 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT VEGETATION MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES."
F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2112 APPROVING CASE COZ-2024-0001, CHANGE OF ZONE, TO AMEND THE CURRENT ZONE DESIGNATION OF ‘PROFESSIONAL’ (P) TO ‘SERVICE/MANUFACTURING’ (M-1) FOR A PROPOSED NEW 2,895-SF BANK AND AN AUXILIARY DRIVE-THRU FACILITY AT A 1.08-ACRE UNDEVELOPED SITE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF EAST RAMON ROAD AND SOUTH CALLE SANTA CRUZ, ZONE P, SECTION 19
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2112 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE COZ-2024-0001, CHANGE OF ZONE, TO AMEND THE CURRENT ZONE DESIGNATION OF ‘PROFESSIONAL’ (P) TO
‘SERVICE/MANUFACTURING’ (M-1) FOR A PROPOSED NEW 2,895-SF BANK AND AN AUXILIARY DRIVE-THRU FACILITY AT A 1.08-ACRE UNDEVELOPED SITE
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST RAMON ROAD AND SOUTH CALLE SANTA CRUZ, ZONE P, SECTION 19.”
G. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2113 AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.68, FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION,
MODIFYING FLOODPROOFING AND FREEBOARD REQUIREMENTS FOR
MECHANICAL AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT, AND FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2113 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.68, FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION, MODIFYING FLOODPROOFING
AND FREEBOARD REQUIREMENTS FOR MECHANICAL AND UTILITY
EQUIPMENT, AND FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES”
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H. APPROVE THREE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT NO. 25L155 WITH PACIFIC
CASTLE RIMROCK, LLC FOR TEMPORARY LIBRARY LOCATION FOR PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION, PROJECT NO. 16-08
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Lease Agreement No. 25L155 with Pacific Castle Rimrock, LLC subject to final City Manager and City Attorney approval as to form, for the lease of 6,001 square feet storefront, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, with two (2) consecutive six-month options to extend by the Lessee in an amount not to exceed $514,166.00.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
I. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID STATE HIGHWAY MANHOLE REPAIRS, CITY PROJECT 24-04
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications, and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the State Highway Manhole Repairs, City Project 24-04, (“the Project”); and;
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
J. APPROVAL OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ACROSS CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3400 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY (APN:677-280-010, AIRPORT PROPERTY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant of Easement (Attachment A) to Southern California Edison to underground electrical supply system across a portion of the property identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 677-280-010 within Airport Parking Lot B.
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K. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SKANSKA USA BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,774,497 AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION (TSA) GRANT AWARDS FOR THE FUNDING OF THE PROJECT FOR AIRPORT BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM IN-LINE SCREENING “THE PROJECT”, AIRPORT PROJECT PSP-04
RECOMMENDATION:
Award a construction contract to Skanska USA Building in the amount of $71,774,497 for Airport Baggage Handling System In-Line Screening, Airport Project PSP-04;
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $7,177,449 with all change orders reported to the City Council;
2. Approve acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration Airport Terminal Program (ATP) Grant No. 3-06-0181-070-2025 for Baggage Handling Airport Project in the amount of approximately $6,000,000;
3. Approve acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) Grant No. 3-06-0181-071-2025 for Baggage Handling Airport Project in the amount of approximately $21,552,776;
4. Approve acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant No. 3-06-0181-072-2025 for Baggage Handling Airport Project in the amount of approximately $7,963,213;
5. Approve acceptance of Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration Grant for Baggage Handling Airport Project in the amount of approximately $24,184,932.24; and
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.7.
L. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AIRPORT TAXIWAY REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT 21-27
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the public works improvement identified as the Airport Taxiway Rehabilitation, City Project 21-27, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications;
1. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for the Airport Taxiway Rehabilitation, City Project 21-27; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.3.
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M. ACCEPTANCE OF THE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CYCLE 8), FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5282 (047), CITY PROJECT NO. 16-18 RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the public works improvement identified as the Highway Safety Improvement Project (Cycle 8), City Project No. 16-18 (“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 installation of the Highway Safety Improvement Project (Cycle 8), City Project No. 16-18.
2. N. APPROVE NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT NO. 25L118 WITH WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SERVICES, INC. FOR TERMINAL USE SPACE AT
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Airport Non-Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement No. 25L118 with Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. for the lease of 240 square feet of office space at $133.04 per square foot per year, effective March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026, with two (2) one-year options to extend.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
O. APPROVE NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT NO. 25L134 WITH UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, INC. FOR HANGAR AND OFFICE
SPACE AT PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve the Non-Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement No. 25L134 with United Service Organizations, Inc. for the lease of 4,000 square feet of hangar and office space and eight (8) assigned parking spaces adjacent to the Palm Springs International Airport, effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026, with two (2) one-year options to extend by the Lessee.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
P. APPROVE NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT NO. 25L133 WITH WEST AVIATION SERVICES – SAN DIEGO, INC. DBA SIERRA AVIATION
GROUP FOR TERMINAL OFFICE SPACE AT THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Airport Non-Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement No. 25L133 with West Aviation Services – San Diego, Inc. dba Sierra Aviation Group for the lease of 345 square feet of office space at $133.04 per square foot per year, effective March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026, with two (2) one-year options to extend.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
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Q. ADOPT A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1), THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1), THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.”
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. AN APPLICATION BY JULI SAVITT-CAVNAR AND ADAM CAVNAR FOR HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION OF “THE RICHARD AND SIGNE HOLECHEK RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 2395 PEBBLE BEACH DRIVE (APN 681-242-008), CASE HSPB #163 (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 RICHARD AND SIGNE HOLECHEK RESIDENCE
LOCATED AT 2395 PEBBLE BEACH DRIVE, AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #163, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 681-242-008).”
2. 3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. GENERAL FUND, CAPITAL, AND AIRPORT DRAFT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-26 AND 2026-27
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction to staff on any changes to the draft fiscal year 2025-26 and draft fiscal year 2026-27 budgets.
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B. INTRODUCE AND CONDUCT FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.92 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, STRICTLY
REGULATING CO-OWNED HOUSING UNITS, AND DETERMINING SUCH ACTION
TO EXEMPT FROM FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”
RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce and conduct a first reading by title only, of an ordinance entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.92 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, STRICTLY
REGULATING CO-OWNED HOUSING UNITS, AND DETERMINING SUCH ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT."
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
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 6:30 p.m., on June 5, 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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