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Wednesday, July 21, 2025
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor deHarte on Wednesday, July 21, 2025, at 5:31 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Ron deHarte led the Pledgeof Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Jeffrey Bernstein, David Ready; Mayor Pro Tem Naomi Soto; and Mayor Ron deHarte.
Absent: Councilmember Grace Elena Garner
City Staff Present: Scott Stiles, City Manager; Teresa Gallavan, Assistant City Manager; Flinn Fagg, Deputy City Manager; JeremyHammond, Deputy City Manager; Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney; Kyle Stjerne, Lieutenant; and Brenda Pree, City Clerk were present at Roll Call. Other staff memberspresentedreportsor respondedto questionsasindicated in the minutes.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PROCLAMATIONS: None.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION BY MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM, CARRIED 4-0, to accept the agendawith the removal of Consent Calendar Items Nos. 1M and 1T for separate discussion; and to modify the order of the agenda, considering Business and Legislative Item No. 3A aheadof the ConsentCalendar.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Closed Session of the City Council of July 21, 2025, was called to order by Mayor deHarte at 4:00 p.m.
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The meeting convenedinto Closed Sessionto discussthe following items as listed on the Closed Session Meeting Agenda, with no reportable action:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there were two (2) matters:
Palm Springs Promenade, LLC v City of Palm Springs, American Arbitration Association Case No. 01-23- 0002- 5716
Palm Springs Promenade LLC v. Department of Industrial Relations, Court of Appeal, 4th Appellate District, Division 1, CaseNo. D083069
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— INITIATION OF LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one (1) matter.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9(d)( 2):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one (1) matter.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ( ITEM 3A ONLY):
Paul Valentino, Michael Arkin, Lucas Schelkins, Brian Yaklich, Marie Weigel, Robert McCann, Dr.
Nicole Panter Dailey, Albert Duarte, Tom Benedetti, Mike Ziskind, Zeynep Graves, Jane Garrison, Mike Hostettler, Schauber Poton, Kelly G. Patchett, William Brand, Karen Miller, Gary Swinford, and Mark Magnani provided oral testimony
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE LOW WATER CROSSING BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT AT ARENAS CANYON SOUTH, CITY PROJECT NO. 06- 18, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BR- NBIL ( 502); DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC OUTREACH
AND REVIEW OF THE FIFTH ALTERNATIVE DESIGN BY THE OSWIT GROUP
AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE FINAL DESIGN, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW,
AND COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND BIDDING OF PROJECT
MOTION BY MAYOR DEHARTE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO,
CARRIED 3-0 (WITH COUNCILMEMBER READY RECUSING), to:
1. Reject Fifth Alternative Design proposed by Oswit Group and adopt Staff’s recommended Fourth Alternative Design for the South Palm Canyon Drive Low Water Crossing Bridge Replacement at Arenas Canyon South, City project No. 06- 18, Federal Aid Project No. BR- NBIL( 502) (the “Project”); and
2. Authorize City Staff to finalize environmental review for the Project; and
3. Authorize City Engineer to finalize the plans, specifications for the Project and proceed to bid the Project, following completion of environmental review for the Project.
AS AMENDED, to include a communication timeline for all stakeholderswithout deterring the project.
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MEETING RECESS:
The City Council recessedat 7:25 PM and reconvenedat 7:33 PM, with all memberspresent.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
Lisa Middleton, Mitchell Battersby, Albert Duarte, Caleb Ragan, Michael May, Tom Perry, Julie Bornstein, Tony Detrinidad, Fernanda Flores, Paola Godinez, Shay Funk, and Kai Christensen provided oral testimony.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of Items Nos. 1M and 1T for separatediscussion; with Mayor deHarte abstaining from Item No. 1L.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2025.
B. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to acceptthe resignation of David Vignolo, from the Human Rights Commission, effective immediately.
C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE 16PERIOD OF JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and PurchaseOrders for the period of June1 through June30, 2025.
D. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25332, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS/ DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 06 -07-25 TOTALING $ 2,650,419.35 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 06 -05-25 TOTALING $ 5,416, 926. 32 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $ 8,067, 345. 67 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
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E. EARLY LUMP SUM ANNUAL PAYMENT TO CALPERS TOWARDS RETIREE
UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY ( UAL)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to make payments to CalPERS annually toward the Unfunded Accrued Liability ( UAL). CalPERS allows municipalities an option to make a discounted, lump sum payment instead of making the traditional twelve ( 12) monthly payments. By electing to make a lump sum payment of $15,891,227 by July 31, the Director of Finance and Treasurerestimates the savings from CalPERS to be approximately $ 531, 409.
F. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE ( PS& E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID 2025 SLURRY SEAL, CITY PROJECT 25-02
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the 2025 Slurry Seal, City Project 25-02 (“the Project”); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
G. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE ( PS& E) AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID INDIAN CANYON & VIA ESCUELA TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERSECTION, CITY PROJECT 24-05
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Indian Canyon & Via Escuela Traffic Signal Installation, City Project 24- 05 the Project”); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
H. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TRI- STAR CONTRACTING II, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $312,982 FOR STATE HIGHWAY MANHOLE REPAIRS, CITY PROJECT 24- 04
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Award a construction contract to Tri- Star Contracting II, Inc. in the amount of $ 312, 982 for the StateHighway Manhole Repairs, City Project 24-04 (“Project’”);
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract changeorders up to a total amount of $62,600 with all changeorders reported to the City Council;
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designeesto executeall necessarydocuments; and
4. Appropriate $ 470, 000 from the Wastewater Fund Balance.
I. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CNS ENGINEERS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION A6190), IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 59,700. 67, FOR THE RAMON ROAD WIDENING FROM SAN LUIS REY DR. TO LANDAU BLVD.) INCLUDING THE
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FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BHLS- 5282 (040)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 11 in the amount of $ 59,700. 67, to Professional Services AgreementNo. 6190 for a new not to exceedamountof $3,827,133.70 with CNS Engineers for the Ramon Road Widening ( San Luis Rey Dr. to Landau Blvd.) including the Whitewater River Bridge Widening, City Project No. 08-25, Federal-Aid Project No.
BHLS- 5282 ( 040); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to executeall necessarydocuments.
J. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P357 WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 109,415.48 FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT AT TAHQUITZ CREEK CHANNEL, FEDERAL- AID PROJECT NO. BRLS- 5282(042), CITY PROJECT NO. 12-02
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $ 109, 415. 48 to Professional Services Agreement No.24P357, for a new not-to-exceedamount of $2,242,902.73 with Harris & Associates, Inc. for the South Palm Canyon Drive Bridge Replacement at Tahquitz Creek Channel, FederalAid Project No. BRLS- 5282(042), City Project No. 12-02 (Project’); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
K. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE RAMSAY GROUP FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT ( CDBG) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
MOTION BY MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement ( A8497) to extend the term through December 31, 2025, for an additional amount of $43,500, for a revised total amount not to exceed $ 500, 250, with the option for an additional six ( 6) month extension.
2. Authorize the City Manager or their designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
L. APPROVE ARENAS BUSINESS DISTRICT FLAGPOLE PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 3-0 ( DEHARTE ABSTAINING), to authorize staff to enter into a license agreement with Palm Springs Pride for the construction, installation, maintenance, and operation of the landmark flagpole, with a to not- to- exceed $ 75,000 in project reimbursements; and authorize the City Manager or his designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
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
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This item was removed from the consent calendar for consideration under the excluded consent calendar.
N. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY HOUSING AND
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FOR ERF- FUNDED HOMELESS SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve an agreementbetween the City of Palm Springs and Riverside County Housing in the amount of $ 251, 820 for ERF- funded services.
2. Authorize the City Manager or their designeeto executeall necessarydocuments subject to minor technical changes.
O. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS NO. 25Q201 WITH BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC., 25Q202 WITH WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS, INC., AND 25Q203 WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP INC., FOR ON- CALL BUILDING PLAN CHECK SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 25Q201 with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. to provide On-Call Building Plan Check Services in an amount not to exceed 1,200, 000 for the initial three- year term beginning July 21, 2025, through July 20, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
2. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 25Q202 with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. to provide On-Call Building Plan Check Services in an amount not to exceed 1,800, 000 for the initial three- year term beginning July 21, 2025, through July 20, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
3. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 25Q203 with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. to provide On-Call Building Plan Check Servicesin an amount not to exceed $750,000 for the initial three- year term beginning July 21, 2025 through July 20, 2028, with two one- year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
P. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN AR- 15 WEAPON SYSTEMS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve the purchase of seven ( 7) Sionics AR- 15 weapon systems for an amount not to exceed $21,761.73; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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Q. APPROVE NON- EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT NO. 25L209
WITH SKY CHEFS, LLC FOR THE USE OF APRON SPACE TO PARK TWO
CATERING VEHICLES AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve the Airport Non- Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement No. 25L209 with Sky Chefs permitting the parking of two catering vehicles at the Airport from March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026 with two one-year options to extend.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
R. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENTS NO. 25B194 AND 25B195 WITH E M D CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR DOORS AND WINDOWS INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement 25B194 with E M D Construction, Inc., to provide doors and windows installation, maintenance and repair services for the Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for the initial three-year term beginning July 22, 2025, through July 21, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’ s sole discretion.
2. Approve Contract Services Agreement 25B195 with E M D Construction, Inc., to provide doors and windows installation, maintenance and repair services for the Aviation Department in an amount not to exceed $ 180, 000 for the initial three- year term beginning July 22, 2025, through July 21, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
S. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENTS NO. 25B194 AND 25B195 WITH E M D CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR DOORS AND WINDOWS INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement 25B194 with E M D Construction, Inc., to provide doors and windows installation, maintenance and repair services for the Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for the initial three-year term beginning July 22, 2025, through July 21, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’ s sole discretion.
2. Approve Contract Services Agreement 25B195 with E M D Construction, Inc., to provide doors and windows installation, maintenance and repair services for the Aviation Department in an amount not to exceed $ 180, 000 for the initial three- year term beginning July 22, 2025, through July 21, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
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T. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO DEARK E& C INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 5,105,219.70; APPROVAL
OF A TASK ORDER UNDER AN ON- CALL AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES WITH DUDEK & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT OF $ 292, 000; AND APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER
AN ON- CALL AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION WITH TSG ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA THE SOLIS GROUP, IN AN AMOUNT OF $ 17,200 FOR THE DEMUTH PARK PICKLEBALL COURT EXPANSION, CITY PROJECT 22- 24
This item was removed from the consent calendar for consideration under the excluded consentcalendar.
U. 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)”
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to 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”
V. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH
KEENAN & ASSOCIATES FOR THIRD- PARTY LIABILITY CLAIMS
ADMINISTRATION FOR ONE YEAR FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 66,675
AND INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR ONE YEAR FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 100, 000
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0,
1. Approve amendment to contract services agreement with Keenan & Associates for a one- year term to provide third- party liability claims processing administration for an amount not to exceed $ 66,675.
2. Approve amendmentto contract servicesagreementwith Keenan & Associatesfor a one- year term to provide insurance brokerage services for an amount not to exceed $ 100, 000.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 3-1 ( COUNCILMEMBER READY VOTING NO), to:
1. 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 June30, 2028.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
T. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO DEARK E& C INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 5,105, 219. 70; APPROVAL
OF A TASK ORDER UNDER AN ON- CALL AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES WITH DUDEK & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT OF $292,000; AND APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER
AN ON- CALL AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION WITH TSG ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA THE SOLIS GROUP, IN AN AMOUNT OF $ 17,200 FOR THE DEMUTH PARK PICKLEBALL COURT EXPANSION, CITY PROJECT 22-24
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Award a construction contract to Deark E& C, Inc., in the amount of $5,105,219.70 for the Demuth Park Pickleball Court Expansion, City Project No. 22- 24 (“ the Project”);
2. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designeeto approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $ 160, 000 with all change orders reported and filed to the City Council;
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order for project management and inspection serviceswith Dudek & Associates, in an amount of $292,000;
4. Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order for Community Workforce Agreement administration services from an on-call CWA firm, TSG Enterprises, Inc., The Solis Group, in an amount of $ 17,200; and
5. Authorize the City Manager or his designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS STREET LIGHTING AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS CITYWIDE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to:
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1. Open the Public Hearing and take public testimony; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25333 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’ S
REPORT AND ORDERING THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR 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 ORDERING
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION
B. RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF A TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT INTEREST IN A PORTION OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED IN CATHEDRAL CITY, RIVERSIDE COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 678- 210- 041 FOR THE RAMON ROAD BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 08-25, FEDERAL- AID PROJECT NO. BHLS- 5282 (40) The City Council unanimously agreed to continue this matter until September 10, 2025.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE LOW WATER CROSSING BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT AT ARENAS CANYON SOUTH, CITY PROJECT NO. 06-18, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BR- NBIL( 502); DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC
OUTREACH AND REVIEW OF THE FIFTH ALTERNATIVE DESIGN BY THE
OSWIT GROUP AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE FINAL DESIGN,
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, AND COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS
AND BIDDING OF PROJECT
This item was heard prior to the consent calendar as determined at the acceptance of the agenda.
B. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH GLOBAL SPECTRUM LLC, DBA OVG360 FOR
CONVENTION CENTER AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT SERVICES
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 4-0, as amended, to:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 25P206 ( Attachment A) with Oakview for convention centerand tourism managementservicesfor a baseamount of $1,442,500, plus applicable incentive fees, for a not- to- exceed amount of $ 3,606, 250 for an initial five- year term, commencing on September28, 2025, and continuing through September27, 2030, with one five- year extension option at the request of the City and by mutual agreement;
2. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary documents, including any assignment agreements as described herein, subject to conforming and clarifying changesacceptableto the City Manager and the City Attorney.
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C. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS REVISED AB 1600 REPORT AND FIVE- YEAR REPORT COLLECTIVELY, THE “ REVISED REPORT”) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER READY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 4-0, to receive and file the City’ s Revised Reports for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
D. INTRODUCE AND CONDUCT A FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE ENTITLED,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.41 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, STRICTLY REGULATING PEDICABS”
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER READY, CARRIED 4-0, to introduce and conduct a first reading by title only, of Ordinance No. 2115,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.41 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, STRICTLY REGULATING PEDICABS.”
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Thomas Kohn and Mike Williams provided non- agenda oral testimony.
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENTS, REPORTS, & AGENDA DEVELOPMENT:
City Manager Stiles and the City Council discussedthe tentative upcoming meeting scheduleand agenda items. Mayor DeHarte requested an independent review of Martha’s Kitchen regarding deliverables. Council unanimously agreedto requestan Ordinance revision regarding Council’s review of Architectural Review Committee decisions and to apply for recognition as a California Cultural District.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned the regular meeting of Wednesday, July 21, 2025, at 10: 29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
DRAFT MINUTES PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL: 9/10/2025