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
JULY 9, 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:
A. COLLEGE OF THE DESERT PALM SPRINGS CAMPUS 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 June 17 and June 25, 2025.
B. ACCEPT APPOINTMENT TO AIRPORT COMMISSION AND RESIGNATION FROM July 9, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3
B. ACCEPT APPOINTMENT TO AIRPORT COMMISSION AND RESIGNATION FROM THE MEASURE “J” OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND SUSTAINABILITY
COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept appointment of Phil Valdez, from the City of Indian Wells to the Airport Commission effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2027.
1. Accept resignation of Lauren Wolfer, from the Measure “J” Oversight Commission, effective immediately.
2. Accept resignation of Roy Clark, from the Sustainability Commission, effective immediately.
3. C. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COACHELLA
VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT
AND OUTREACH SERVICES TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $390,200 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments in the amount of $390,200 to provide services to unhoused individuals and families in the Coachella Valley and the City of Palm Springs.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to facilitate implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding.
2. D. APPROVE TAHQUITZ CREEK GOLF COURSE PARKING LOT ASPHALT
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the award of the Tahquitz Creek Golf Course Parking Lot Asphalt Replacement Project to SEALCO, and Integrity Golf Inc., in the amount of $380,372.;
1. Approve an appropriation of $437,427.80 (inclusive of a 15% construction contingency) from Golf Fund Reserves to the Golf Fund for Tahquitz Creek Golf Course Parking Lot Asphalt Replacement Project.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
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E. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 25C185 WITH VECTOR FLEET
MANAGEMENT, LLC, FOR FLEET MANAGEMENT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Service Agreement No. 25C185 with Vector Fleet Management, LLC, for fleet maintenance and management services, in an amount not to exceed $10,082,840.22, for an initial three-year term beginning October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with two (2) one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;
1. Authorize the City Manager to transition from internal fleet management services to external fleet management services, including conducting any additional required meet & confer with Associations, and the execution of any voluntary separation agreements.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
F. REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE AIRPORT FLOOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT, AIRPORT PROJECT PSP-03
RECOMMENDATION:
Reject the bid received on March 5, 2025 for the Airport Floor Replacement Project, Airport Project PSP-03 (the “Project”); and
1. Authorize Staff to rebid the Project.2.
G. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 39025 WITH SERENA 386, LLC, A DELAWARE
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP 39025 WITH SERENA 386, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED EAST OF NORTH SUNRISE WAY, NORTH OF EAST VERONA ROAD, AND SOUTHWEST OF THE WHITEWATER RIVER FLOODPLAIN, IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST AND SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST.”
H. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 38721 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH RLS (ESCENA), LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP 38721 AND AN
ASSOCIATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH RLS (ESCENA),
LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOT 44 OF THE ESCENA DEVELOPMENT, IN SECTIONS 7 & 18, TOWNSHIP 4 July 9, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5
SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST.”
I. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 38722-1 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH RLS (ESCENA), LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP 38722-1 AND AN
ASSOCIATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH RLS (ESCENA),
LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOT 46 OF THE ESCENA DEVELOPMENT, IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST.”
J. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO SWINERTON BUILDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,739,439; APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH
ACCENTURE INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPITAL PROJECTS LLC, IN AN AMOUNT OF $1,255,067.60 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES; AND APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. 23P041 WITH TSG ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA THE SOLIS GROUP, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $74,000 TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE
AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR PALM SPRINGS LIBRARY RENOVATION, CITY PROJECT 16-08
RECOMMENDATION:
Award a construction contract to Swinerton Builders in the amount of $29,739,439 for the Palm Springs Library Renovation, City Project No. 16-08 (“the Project”);
1. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $5,947,888 (20%) with all change orders reported to the City Council;
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve a purchase order for project management and inspection services with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLC, in an amount of $1,255,067.60;
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order for Community Workforce Agreement administration services from an on-call CWA firm, TSG Enterprises, Inc., dba The Solis Group, in an amount not to exceed $74,000; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.5.
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K. ACCEPTANCE OF 2024 SLURRY SEAL, CITY PROJECT 24-02
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the public works improvement identified as 2024 Slurry Seal, City Project No. 24-02, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications; and
1. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder for 2024 Slurry Seal, City Project No. 24-02.
2. L. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO SWINERTON BUILDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,208,000 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 (“PROJECT”), AIRPORT PROJECT PSP-04
RECOMMENDATION:
Award a construction contract to Swinerton Builders, in the amount of $77,208,000, 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 $7,720,800 with all change orders reported to the City Council;
2. Approve acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 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 FAA 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 FAA 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 the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration Grant for the Airport Baggage Handling System in the amount of approximately $24,184,932.24; and
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.7.
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M. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23S080
WITH THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES TO PROVIDE
MANDATED BACKGROUND VETTING AND COMPUTER-BASED TRAINING FOR
THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 3 to Services Agreement No. 23S080 with the American Association of Airport Executives to provide mandated background vetting and computer-based training for the Palm Springs International Airport for an additional amount of $210,000 for a revised contract amount not to exceed $355,675, and extend the contract term for two-years, July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
N. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ARCHER ANTI-VEHICLE BARRIER TRAILER KITS AND 3 TRANSPORT VEHICLES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Meridian Rapid Defense Group for the purchase of six (6) Archer Anti-Vehicle Barrier Trailer Kits including eighty-two (82) Archer 1200 Barriers and accessories necessary for deployment in an amount not to exceed $1,095,493.40 inclusive of a 5% contingency.
1. Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Fiesta Ford Inc., for the purchase of three (3) new 2026 Ford F-250 XL Crew Cab 4x4 trucks in an amount not to exceed $163,219.99, inclusive of 5% contingency.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents. 3.
O. REQUEST FOR EARLY CONSTRUCTION START TIMES FOR CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES AT THE COLLEGE OF THE DESERT PALM SPRINGS CAMPUS SITE,
LOCATED AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AND
FARRELL DRIVE
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the requested early construction start time of 5:00 am, Monday through Friday, between the dates of July 10th to September 20th, 2025, and between the dates of May 1st and September 30th, 2026, subject to the continuous monitoring of noise complaints and impacts to adjacent properties and residents.
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P. APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT 25C197 WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC. TO PROVIDE SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE FOR 5-YEARS RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Cooperative Purchase agreement 25C197 with Tyler Technologies, Inc., for Software as a Service in an amount not to exceed $2,792,958 for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and continuing through June 30, 2030;
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
Q. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. 23S165 WITH APTAERO INC., FOR SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE FOR THE VISITOR PASS SUBSCRIPTION
FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 3 to Software as a Service Agreement No. 23S165 with Aptaero, Inc. for an additional amount of $118,120, and a revised contract amount not to exceed $187,820, for term of November 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028 for the Visitor Pass Subscription for the Palm Springs International Airport (Airport).
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents. 2.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. 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 BE 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."
B. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO DESTINATION July 9, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 9
B. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO DESTINATION PALM SPRINGS AGREEMENT – PS RESORTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a ten-year extension in the form of Amendment No. 6 of the Palm Springs Agreement with PS Resorts (A6187); and
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documentation required.2.
C. ADOPT THE 2025/2026 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council discuss, provide direction and adopt the 2025/2026 Legislative Platform.
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 6:00 p.m., on July 3, 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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