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 25, 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):
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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 June 11, 2025.
B. ACCEPT REAPPOINTMENT TO AIRPORT COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the reappointment of Kevin Wiseman from the City of Palm Desert to the Airport Commission effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2028.
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C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 31, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of May 1 through May 31, 2025.
D. 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 05-24-25 TOTALING $2,595,742.34 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 05-22-25 TOTALING $5,573,400.09 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $8,169,142.43 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
E. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DEMOLITION OF
ABANDONED HEADWORKS, PRIMARY CLARIFIERS, AND SAND FILTER PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 21-06
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications, and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (“WWTP”) Demolition of Abandoned Headworks, Primary Clarifiers, and Sand Filter Project (“the Project”); and
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents and appropriate the required funds from the Wastewater Fund balance to award a construction contract and task order, enabling these actions to proceed during the City Council's August break.
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F. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE AIRPORT CAR RENTAL CONCESSION AGREEMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 9 FOR
AVIS-BUDGET AIRPORT CAR RENTAL CONCESSION AGREEMENT AT PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 8 and Avis-Budget Amendment No. 9 to Airport car rental concession agreements doing business as car rental agencies at the Airport which includes:·
1. Avis/Budget Car Rental, LLC (Amendment No. 9)
The Hertz Corporation (Amendment No. 8)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, LLC dba Alamo Rent a Car / National Car Rental (Amendment No. 8)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles (Amendment No. 8) DTG Operations, Inc. dba Dollar Rent a Car /Thrifty Car Rental (Amendment No. 8)
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
G. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CANYON PALM SPRINGS HOTEL, LLC, FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC ART FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $192,710 FOR
ARTWORKS BY VARIOUS ARTISTS INSTALLED AT THE THOMPSON HOTEL RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the public artwork located in the Thompson Hotel lobby and Restaurant Lounge (Lola Rose) located at 414 South Palm Canyon Drive.
1. Appropriate Public Art Funds in the amount of $192,710 to reimburse Canyon Palm Springs Hotel, LLC.
2. Approve the Agreement with Canyon Palm Springs Hotel, LLC, for Reimbursement of Public Art Funds to Install Artwork at Thompson Palm Springs Hotel.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.4.
H. APPROVE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN PALM
SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, THROUGH
ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an agreement with Palm Springs Unified School District to provide a full-time police officer (School Resource Officer) on the campus of Palm Springs High School and Desert Learning Academy for two years, expiring at the end of the 2026/2027 school year.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 2.
I. ACCEPT THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ACCOUNT June 25, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5
I. ACCEPT THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ACCOUNT (SLESA) GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND APPROVE AN
EXPENDITURE PLAN AND APPROPRIATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the State of California Supplemental Enforcement Services Account Grant (SLESA) and Expenditure Plan.
1. Direct the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to fund the appropriation.2.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 3.
J. APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 25C175 WITH CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. TO PROVIDE A COMMON/SHARED USE
PASSENGER PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement No. 25C175 with Carahsoft Technology Corp. to provide a Common/Shared Use Passenger Processing System for the Palm Springs International Airport for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, in an amount not to exceed $828,610.90.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
K. AUTHORIZE THE DISPLAY OF THE POW/MIA FLAG AT CERTAIN CITY FACILITIES ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS: ARMED FORCES DAY, MEMORIAL
DAY, FLAG DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION
DAY, AND VETERANS DAY
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize City staff to display the POW/MIA flag on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day. Provide staff direction on whether the flag should be displayed at City Hall only or at all City facilities with a flagpole.
L. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ACTION PARK ALLIANCE, INC. FOR
OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PALM SPRINGS SKATE PARK RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Operation Agreement between City of Palm Springs and Action Park Alliance, Inc., subject to final City Manager and City Attorney approval, for operation of the Palm Springs Skate Park, Retail/Pro Shop and Concession for a term of three (3) years with two one (1) year extensions; and
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 2.
M. APPROPRIATION OF FY 2024 SETTLEMENT AND AIRPORT REVENUE SHARING June 25, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6
M. APPROPRIATION OF FY 2024 SETTLEMENT AND AIRPORT REVENUE SHARING
CREDITS TO SIGNATORY AIRLINES OPERATING AT PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PER THE TERMS OF THE AIRPORT USE AND LEASE
AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve appropriation and remittance of the FY 2024 Settlement and Airport Revenue Sharing credits to the Airport’s seven Signatory Airlines; Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and WestJet (Signatory Airlines).
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to remit payments to each Signatory Airline in the amounts calculated by the Airport and Finance Department.
2. N. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT 25S170 WITH
GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM DBA NEOGOV, INC TO PROVIDE HR MANAGEMENT
AND PAYROLL PROCESSING SOFTWARE
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve contract services agreement 25S170 with GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM, INC DBA NeoGov for an initial three-year term commencing July 1, 2025, and continuing through June 30, 2028, with two one-year extension options, to provide HR Management and Payroll processing software for an amount not to exceed $424,028.61.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
O. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS STREET LIGHTING AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS CITYWIDE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AND GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 6A, 6C, 7, 8, 9, AND 10 (ZONES 1 AND 2), AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, TO ESTABLISH
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026;” and
1. Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 21, 2025, REGARDING STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 6A, 6C, 7, 8, 9, AND 10 (ZONES 1 AND 2), AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.”
2. P. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE June 25, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 7
P. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION AND PALM SPRINGS POLICE MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE TO WAGES, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028, SUBJECT TO ASSOCIATION’S EXECUTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING”;
1. Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE TO WAGES, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028, SUBJECT TO ASSOCIATION’S EXECUTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING”;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and all documents necessary to effectuate the above action, including the allocation and compensation plans, agreements and contracts, and any non-substantial MOU language or reorganization.
3. Q. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 25B168 WITH CALIFORNIA
WATERS DEVELOPMENT INC, DBA CALIFORNIA WATERS FOR THE
RENOVATION OF EXISTING SPRAY GROUND AT DOWNTOWN PARK
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Construction Contract No. 25B168 with California Waters Development Inc, dba California Waters, to fully renovate the existing spray ground system at Downtown Park, in an amount not to exceed $520,514.75;
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
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R. CONDUCT A SECOND READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2114, 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 (CEQA)."
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a second reading (adopt), Ordinance No. 2114, 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 (CEQA)"
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 EMPLOYEE VACANCIES AND RECRUITMENT AND
RETENTION EFFORTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Hold a public hearing and receive and file the annual report on the status of City vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts, as required by Assembly Bill 2561.
B. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE PALM SPRINGS SMALL
HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD, LEVYING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ASSESSMENT, AND CONDUCT OF
PROTEST PROCEEDINGS
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing, receive public testimony and written and oral protests to confirm the Report of the Palm Springs Tourism Small Hotel Business Improvement District Advisory Board and levying an assessment for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF
THE PALM SPRINGS TOURISM SMALL HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 IN CONNECTION WITH THE PALM SPRINGS TOURISM SMALL HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.”
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C. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE FY 2025-26 AND FY 2026-27
COMPREHENSIVE BUDGETS, PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUDGET, UPDATED STATUS OF ADOPTED 5-YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT, AND
ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing and accept public testimony on the FY 2025–26 and FY 2026-27 Budgets.
1. Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FY 2025-26 AND FY 2026-27; AND ADOPTING THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULES;”
2. Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FY 2025- 26 AND FY 2026- 27 AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS REQUIRED;”
3. Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACTING SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY
AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUDGET FOR FY 2025-26 AND FY 2026- 27, AND OTHER SUCH MATTERS AS REQUIRED;”
4. Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FY 2025-26 ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026;” and
5. Direct the City Manager and Director of Finance and Treasurer to make the appropriate modifications to the Budget and prepare the final budget documents for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27.
6. 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 5:00 p.m., on June 18, 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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