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
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
3:00 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
3:00 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 July 21, 2025.
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B. NOTICE OF AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
Declare the emergence of an unscheduled vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission following the passing of Commissioner Shands.
C. ACCEPTANCE OF $110,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM TO BE USED TO ENFORCE, EDUCATE, AND BRING AWARENESS TO
THE PUBLIC
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept $110,000 in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for 2025/2026.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents2.
D. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTED
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND DESTRUCTION PROCEDURE
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS (AS IDENTIFIED ON EXHIBIT “A”) AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE RETENTION SCHEDULE ADOPTED PER RESOLUTION NO. 25239."
E. 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 06-21-25, 07-05-25, and 07-19-25 TOTALING $8,487,887.60 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 06-18-25, 07-03-25, 07-17-25 TOTALING $26,984,021.11 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $35,471,908.71 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
F. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Attached is the Treasurer’s Investment Report as of June 30, 2025.
G. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT ALL-ELECTRIC TRUCKS IN AN AMOUNT September 10, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4 G. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT ALL-ELECTRIC TRUCKS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $474,776.24
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Purchase Agreement 25B215 with PFVT Motors LLC, dba Peoria Ford, for the procurement of eight (8) all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning trucks in an amount not to exceed $474,776.24;
1. After delivery of the new vehicles, declare the existing vehicles being replaced as surplus, and waive the equipment requirements of 7.08.02 (5) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code and approve the surplus equipment to go straight to auction;
2. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
H. ACCEPTANCE OF AN INCREASE OF UP TO $9,000,000 TO FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) AIRPORT TERMINAL PROGRAM (ATP) GRANT NO. 03-06-0181-070-2025 FOR THE FUNDING OF THE BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM
IN-LINE SCREENING PROJECT FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept an increase of up to $9,000,000 to Federal Aviation Administration Airport Terminal Program (ATP) Grant No. 3-06-0181-070-2025 for the funding of the Baggage Handling System In-Line Screening Project for the Palm Springs International Airport, for a revised grant amount not to exceed $15,000,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
I. APPROVAL OF LOAN OF MEASURE J FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 FOR
PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS IN CITY PARKS
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve loan of Measure J funds in the amount of $250,000 for various public art installations in City Parks.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
J. APPROVE PUBLIC ART RELOCATION OF IMPOSSIBLE LAWN CHAIR TO
DOWNTOWN PARK, AND INTERSECTING CUBES TO SUNRISE PARK
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve placement of Impossible Lawn Chair in the Downtown Park to an open area west of Belardo Road.
1. Approve placement of Intersecting Cubes in Sunrise Park in the grassy area north and east of the paved walkway in the vicinity of the Boys and Girls Club.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to facilitate the relocation.
3. K. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT September 10, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5 K. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT 23P041, THE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TSG ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA THE SOLIS GROUP RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract Services Agreement 23P041, a four-year service agreement with TSG Enterprises, Inc. dba The Solis Group, increasing the contract amount by $700,000 to a maximum amount not to exceed $1,200,000 for the administration of the City’s Community Workforce Agreement.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement. 2.
L. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SENATE BILL (SB) 821
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES PROGRAM FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE ROAD RECONFIGURATION, CITY PROJECT 22-21A
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Agreement (RCTC Agreement No. 25-62-136-00), a Riverside County Transportation Commission Agreement for Funding under SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program for an amount not to exceed $727,986 for the South Palm Canyon Drive Road Reconfiguration, City Project 22-21A; and
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
M. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 38722 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 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.”
N. RATIFY EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT SUNRISE PLAZA FOLLOWING POWER OUTAGE
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify emergency electrical repairs for Sunrise Plaza in the amount of $321,345.39.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
O. REQUEST BY AVALON 1150, LLC, FOR APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 39054 FOR September 10, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6 O. REQUEST BY AVALON 1150, LLC, FOR APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 39054 FOR
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP 39054 FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES WITH AVALON 1150, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN LOT 398 OF TRACT 31848-1, IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST.”
P. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. C0005356 WITH PALM
SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement C00053563 between the Palm Springs Unified School District and the City of Palm Springs 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.
Q. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF RANGE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, THROUGH ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION THROUGH JUNE 2028
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize execution of Agreement No. C5612971 with the State of California – Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to use the Palm Springs Police Department’s firing range, with an estimated $18,120 in revenue to the City, through June 30, 2028.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 2.
R. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AGREEMENT NO. 23S172 WITH GRANICUS,
LLC FOR ENGAGEMENTHQ UNLIMITED
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement 23S172 with Granicus, LLC for EngagementHQ Unlimited for an additional amount of $139,834.27 and a revised contract amount not to exceed $247,373, and extend the term through August 1, 2028.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents. 2.
S. A REQUEST BY THE OWNERS OF TWO HISTORIC PROPERTIES FOR September 10, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 7 S. A REQUEST BY THE OWNERS OF TWO HISTORIC PROPERTIES FOR
APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING ONE UNIT WITHIN THE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES HISTORIC DISTRICT (HD-9) AT 1989 SOUTH CAMINO REAL AND ONE UNIT WITHIN THE OCOTILLO LODGE HISTORIC DISTRICT (HD-11) AT 1111 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, UNIT 121
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs and the owners of the following list of properties:
A. 1989 S. Camino Real (Country Club Estates), APN: 511-150-012 B. 1111 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Unit #121 (Ocotillo Lodge), APN: 511-035-018
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreements with the County of Riverside.
T. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 25325.”
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this action.
2. U. APPROVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUALIFICATIONS FOR AS-NEEDED
VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ADVERTISEMENT AND SOLICITATION OF RESPONSES
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize staff to advertise and solicit responses for as-needed vehicle towing and storage services for the Palm Springs Police Department; and,
1. Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROTATIONAL TOW PROGRAM,
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT RESPONSES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT.”
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V. APPROVE TWO-YEAR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 25C267
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE DRONE DOCK WITH DRONE SYSTEM AND
SOFTWARE FOR THE DRONE AS FIRST RESPONDER PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase Agreement No. 25C267 with Advexure, LLC for a two-year term commencing on September 15, 2025, and continuing through September 14, 2027, with two one-year extension options by mutual consent, for an amount not to exceed $37,065.94, for the drone docking system to PSPD’s Drone as First Responder program.
1. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary documents.
2. W. RECEIVE AND FILE AMENDMENT TO INLAND EMPIRE HEALTH PLAN AGREEMENT (24F208)
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file staff report and amendment to the IEHP agreement for the Palm Springs Blue Zones project.
X. APPROVE RESPONSE TO CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council review the accompanying civil grand jury report, approve the response, and authorize the City Manager to deliver the City’s written response to the Grand Jury Report.
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. DESIGNATION OF AN ALTERNATE APPOINTEE FOR THE SUNLINE TRANSIT
AGENCY JPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RECOMMENDATION:
Designate an alternate appointee to the SunLine Transit Agency’s JPA Board of Directors, and update the Roster of City Council Subcommittees, Appointees, Liaisons, and Representatives to External Organizations.
September 10, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 9 B. AN APPEAL BY JOSEPH PRANEVICIUS AND THE CARNELIAN RED TRUST DTD 6-6-2018, OWNERS / APPELLANTS, OF AN ACTION OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (“ARC”) DENYING AN APPEAL (CASE APPL-2024-0001) OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RELATED
TO AN APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES FOR CASE AR-2024-0046: A PROPOSED ADDITION TO AN EXISTING NON-CONFORMING SHADE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 1100 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, (ZONE C-1, GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION TOURIST RESORT
COMMERCIAL (“TRC”), CASE APPL-2025-0001
RECOMMENDATION:
Deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the ARC, upholding the approval of the Planning Director with all standard and required conditions of approval.
C. A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE (4/5TH VOTE REQUIRED) AND FIRST READING OF A
REGULAR ORDINANCE TO AMEND PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 2.05 AND 2.06 TO CLARIFY COUNCIL MEMBER REVIEW OF
DECISIONS OF VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND ASSOCIATED
TIMEFRAMES
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the full reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt an urgency Ordinance entitled, “AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2.06.030(a) AND (D) AND 2.05.040 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING CITY COUNCIL’S AUTHORITY
TO REVIEW DECISIONS BY CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WHOSE
MEMBERS ARE NOT APPOINTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, ALLOWING
NOTICE OF DECISIONS TO BE SERVED BY ELECTRONIC MAIL, AND ESTABLISHING A CONSISTENT 15 DAY DEADLINE BY WHICH TO APPEAL A DECISION BY A BOARD OR COMMISSION TO THE CITY COUNCIL”
1. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2.06.030(a) AND (D) AND 2.05.040 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING CITY COUNCIL’S
AUTHORITY TO REVIEW DECISIONS BY CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS WHOSE MEMBERS ARE NOT APPOINTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL, ALLOWING NOTICE OF DECISIONS TO BE SERVED BY
ELECTRONIC MAIL, AND ESTABLISHING A CONSISTENT 15 DAY
DEADLINE BY WHICH TO APPEAL A DECISION BY A BOARD OR
COMMISSION TO THE CITY COUNCIL.”
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D. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVANCE WORK ON THE PALM SPRINGS
CONVENTION CENTER MODERNIZATION PROJECT AND DIRECT STAFF TO
CONTINUE WITH PROJECT PLANNING
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to continue advancing work on of the Palm Springs Convention Center Modernization Project and direct staff to continue with Project planning; and,
1. Find that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15262 and 15301, Class 1.
2. 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 6:00 p.m., on September 4, 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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