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 25, 2025
3:30 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
3:30 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. HUNGER ACTION MONTH PRESENTATION FROM FIND FOOD BANK
B. FIRE STATION 1 UPDATE (PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT)
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 September 10, 2025.
September 25, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3 B. APPOINTMENTS TO THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Scott Schwartz, Jorge Romoero-Lozano, and Thomas Laurita to the Building Code Board of Appeals, to three (3) year terms expiring on June 30, 2028.
C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of July 1 through August 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 08-02-25, 08-16-25, and 08-30-25 TOTALING $8,410,669.00 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 07-31-25, 08-14-25, 08-20-25, 08-28-25 TOTALING $22,946,246.14 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $31,356,915.14 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
E. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONCESSION LEASE AGREEMENT NO.
A9330 WITH THE MARSHALL RETAIL GROUP, LLC TO AMEND CONCESSION AREAS REFERRED TO AS “THE PINK DOOR” AND “COACHELLA DUTY FREE”, AND RENT CALCULATIONS FOR EACH AREA AT THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Concession Lease Agreement No. A9330 with The Marshall Retail Group, LLC to amend the concession retail areas referred to as “The Pink Door” and “Coachella Duty Free” and rent calculations with Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) at the Palm Springs International Airport.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents. 2.
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F. APPROVE NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT NO. 25L204 WITH UNIFI AVIATION, LLC FOR TERMINAL USE SPACE AT THE PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Airport Non-Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement No. 25L204 with Unifi Aviation, LLC (Attachment A) for the lease of 930 square feet of office space at $133.04 per square foot per year and 170 square feet of exterior building storage space at $28.49 per square foot per year, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with two (2) one-year options to extend.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
G. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT 24B203 WITH VETERANS COMMUNICATION SERVICES, INC. AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT 24B204 WITH DATASTREAM TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING FOR ON-CALL LOW
VOLTAGE CABLING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 24B203 (Attachment A) with Veterans Communication Services, Inc. for on-call low voltage cabling services for an additional amount of $260,000 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed$960,000 through September 15, 2027, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 24B204 (Attachment B) with Datastream Technology Consulting for on-call low voltage cabling services for an additional amount of $340,000 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed$640,000 through September 15, 2027, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
H. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 25C350 WITH DELL INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF
COMPUTER SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Agreement No. 25C350 with Dell Marketing L.P. for equipment purchases and computer services in an amount not to exceed $2,609,063, for an initial thirty-three month term beginning on September 25, 2025, through June 30, 2028;
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents. 2.
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I. PALM SPRINGS BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the Palm Springs Board of Library Trustees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
J. NAMING RIGHTS FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the naming rights for areas proposed.1.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
K. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM THE ESTATE OF FREDERICK C.
VANHOOF IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,126.78 FOR PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC
LIBRARY TRUST FUND
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the acceptance of a donation award from the estate of Frederick C.
Vanhoof in the amount of $33,126.78.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
L. A REQUEST BY THE OWNERS OF TWO HISTORIC PROPERTIES FOR
APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING ONE UNIT WITHIN THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN ESTATES HISTORIC DISTRICT (HD-2) AT 211 TWIN PALMS DRIVE, AND A PRIVATE RESIDENCE AT 2311 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE (HSPB 45) RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs and the owners of the following list of properties:
211 Twin Palms Drive (Royal Hawaiian Estates), APN: 511-070-013.A. 2311 N. Indian Canyon Drive, APN: 504-260-021B.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements.2.
Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreements with the County of Riverside.3.
M. APPROVAL OF HISTORIC TAX CREDITS FUNDING FOR THE PLAZA THEATRE RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the accompanying Resolution authorizing proceedings and agreements relating to the Lease and Rehabilitation of the Plaza Theatre (the "Resolution").
N. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2117 AMENDING September 25, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6 N. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2117 AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2.05 AND 2.06 TO CLARIFY
COUNCILMEMBER REVIEW OF DECISIONS OF VARIOUS BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS AND ASSOCIATED TIMEFRAMES
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt 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”
O. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 25P268 WITH
GOSEETELL NETWORK, INC. DBA SPARKLOFT MEDIA FOR ADVERTISING
SERVICES FOR PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 25P268 (Attachment A) with GoSeeTell Network, Inc. DBA Sparkloft Media to provide advertising services for the Palm Springs International Airport in an amount not to exceed $3,674,500 for an initial three-year term beginning October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
P. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 25P269 WITH
PASLAY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC FOR AIRPORT PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 25P269 (Attachment A) with Paslay Management Group, LLC to provide Airport Program Management & Advisory Consulting Services for the Palm Springs International Airport for a five-year term in an amount not to exceed $7,151,999 beginning September 26, 2025, through September 25, 2030.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents. 2.
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Q. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO RESOURCE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,243,559; APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. 25Q187 TO BERG & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $295,683 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 $10,890 TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY
WORKFORCE AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT VARIOUS DEMOLITIONS, CITY PROJECT 21-06 RECOMMENDATION:
Award a construction contract to Resource Environmental, Inc, in the amount of $2,243,559 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Various Demolitions, City Project 21-06;
1. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $336,536 with all change orders reported to the City Council;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve a task order for project management services from an on-call construction management services firm, Berg & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $295,683;
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve a task order for Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) administration services from an on-call CWA firm, The Solis Group, in an amount not to exceed $10,890; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.5.
R. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $765,943.62 FOR THE INDIAN
CANYON DRIVE & VIA ESCUELA TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION, CITY PROJECT 24-05
RECOMMENDATION:
Award a construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $765,943.62 for the Indian Canyon Drive & Via Escuela Traffic Signal Installation, City Project 24-05;
1. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $76,600 with all change orders reported to the City Council; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents. 3.
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S. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,855,006.45; APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. 25Q158 WITH DUDEK IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES; AND APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. 23PO41 WITH TSG ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA THE SOLIS GROUP, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,500 TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE 2025 SLURRY SEAL, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-02 RECOMMENDATION:
Award a construction contract to American Asphalt South Inc., in the amount of $1,855,006.45 for 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 $186,000 with all change orders reported and filed to the City Council.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve a task order for project management and inspection services from an on-call engineering service firm, Dudek, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $175,000;
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve a task order for Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) administration services from an on-call CWA firm, TSG Enterprises, Inc., dba The Solis Group, in an amount not to exceed $8,500; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.5.
T. APPROVE NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT FOR TERMINAL SPACE NO. 25L353 AND NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT FOR HANGAR SPACE NO. 25L352 WITH ALLIANCE GROUND INTERNATIONAL, INC. (AGI) AT THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Airport Non-Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement No. 25L353 with AGI Ground, Inc. for the lease of 905 square feet of terminal office space at $133.04 per square foot per year, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, with two (2) one-year options to extend.
1. Approve the Airport Non-Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement No. 25L352 with AGI Ground, Inc. for the lease of 2,290 square feet of hangar floor space at $17.00 per square foot per year and 168 square feet of office space at $50.00 per square foot per year, effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, with two (2) one-year options to extend.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents. 3.
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U. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 25B285 WITH TROVAO & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA THE CHRISTMAS LIGHT GUY COMPANY FOR
HOLIDAY DECORATION INSTALLATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Service Agreement No. 25B285 with Trovao & Associates, Inc. dba The Christmas Light Guy Company, to provide holiday decoration installation services in an amount not to exceed $240,000 for the initial three-year term beginning on September 26, 2025, through September 25, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
V. APPROVE AMENDMENT 3 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. A9152
WITH UPBEAT PARADE PRODUCTIONS, LLC, FOR PARADE PRODUCTION
SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS VETERANS DAY PARADE AND THE
PALM SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement A9152 with Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC for parade production services for an additional amount of $458,000, for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $1,015,000 and extend the term two years through October 18, 2027.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
W. A REQUEST BY OVATIONS FANFARE, LP FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) TO SELL BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS FOR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION (TYPE 90 – ON-SALE GENERAL –
MUSIC VENUE) AT THE PLAZA THEATRE AND WELWOOD MURRAY
MEMORIAL LIBRARY LOCATED AT 100 & 128 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (APNS: 513-144-010; 513-144-012; 513-144-002; 513-144-006; 513-144-007; 513-144-009), ZONES C-U & CBD, SECTION 15 (CASE PCN-2025-0004) RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY WOULD BE SERVED BY THE ISSUANCE OF A TYPE 90 (ON-SALE GENERAL – MUSIC VENUE) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONTROL LICENSE AT THE PLAZA THEATRE AND WELWOOD MURRAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY LOCATED AT 100 & 128 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE WITHIN CENSUS TRACT NO. 446.06.”
X. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 22 NEW VEHICLES
September 25, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 10 X. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 22 NEW VEHICLES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Fiesta Ford, Inc., for the purchase of 9 new Ford F-150 XL Super Cab trucks, 1 new Ford Mustang Mach E, 1 new Ford Explorer Active, and 11 new Ford Explorer Police Interceptors in an amount not to exceed $1,295,775.16, inclusive of a 10% contingency.
1. After delivery of the new vehicles, declare 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 designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
Y. USE OF ENERGY PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE FROM OPTERRA (FORMERLY
ENGIE) FOR CITY HALL BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM PROJECT RECOMMENDATION:
Appropriate $160,764 from Miscellaneous Revenue account 520-37045 to Facilities Maintenance Expense account 5206570-50115.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
Z. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO.1 TO MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT 24S228 WITH FLOCK GROUP, INC., DBA FLOCK SAFETY FOR THE PURCHASE OF FLOCK SAFETY’S FLOCK NOVA CRIME ANALYSIS SOFTWARE
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 24S228 (Attachment A) with Flock Group, Inc., dba Flock Safety for the purchase of Flock Nova crime analysis software for an additional amount of $280,000 and a revised contract amount not to exceed $301,000, and extending the term for one year ending on October 1, 2028.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents. 2.
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AA. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 25B282 WITH AL MILLER & SONS ROOFING CO., INC. AND 25B283 WITH KRGS ROOFING INC. FOR
ON-CALL ROOFING INSPECTION, REPAIR AND INSTALLATION SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 25B282 (Attachment A) with Al Miller & Sons Roofing Co., Inc. to provide on-call roofing inspection, repair and installation services for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $910,000 beginning October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 25B283 (Attachment B) with KRGS Roofing Inc. to provide on-call roofing inspection, repair and installation services for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $390,000 beginning October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
BB. APPROVE A TEN YEAR LEASE WITH ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION FOR
REPLACEMENT OF CARDIAC MONITORS AND MECHANICAL CPR DEVICES
FOR THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve ten (10) Year Master Lease Agreement No. 24L284 with ZOLL Medical Corporation to provide replacement cardiac monitors and mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices, service, repair and maintenance for an annual payment of $142,290.91, inclusive of sales tax and for a total lease amount of $1,422,909.13;
1. Waive the requirements of Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.03.02 (d) requiring a formal solicitation for supplies and services exceeding $75,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary documents.
3. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
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2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF INCREASES TO AND ESTABLISHING USER AND
REGULATORY FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY REGULATORY ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES; AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution that establishes a schedule of proposed User Fees to take effect sixty (60) days following the date of the public hearing.
1. Find and determine that this action has been reviewed per the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City has determined that this resolution is not subject to CEQA Guidelines, because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment as there is no possibility that the action would result in a significant environmental impact, and because it does not constitute a “project” as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3.
2. 3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. APPROVE EXHIBIT E (INCENTIVES) AND EXHIBIT G (COMMUNITY
NON-PROFIT USE) TO THE PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER
OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 25P206
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Exhibit E to the PSCC Management Services Agreement – Incentives. 1.
Approve Exhibit G to the PSCC Management Services Agreement – Community Non-Profit Use Policy.
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 5:30 p.m., on September 19, 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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