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Thursday, September 25, 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 Thursday, September 25 , 2025, at 5:34 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor deHarte led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Jeffrey Bernstein, Grace Elena Garner, and David Ready; Mayor Pro Tem Naomi Soto; and Mayor Ron deHarte.
Absent: None.
City Staff Present: Scott Stiles, City Manager; Teresa Gallavan, Assistant City Manager; Jeremy Hammond, Deputy City Manager; Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney; Melissa Cain, Police Captain; and Brenda Pree, City Clerk, were present at Roll Call.
Other staff memberspresentedreportsor respondedto questionsas indicated in the minutes.
PRESENTATIONS :
A. HUNGER ACTION MONTH PRESENTATION FROM FIND FOOD BANK Debbie Espinoza provided a presentation on Hunger Action Month.
B. FIRE STATION 1 UPDATE ( PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT) A presentation was not provided.
PROCLAMATIONS: None.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER READY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to acceptthe agendawith the removal of ConsentCalendarItem Nos. 1J, 1M, 1O, and 1Z for separate discussion; with Mayor deHarte abstaining from Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1C and 1D; City Council Minutes September25, 2025
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Councilmember Bernstein abstaining from Consent Calendar Item No. 1E; Councilmember Garner recusing from ConsentCalendar Item No. 1D; and, tabling ConsentCalendar Item No. 1P.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Closed Sessionof the City Council of September25, 2025, was called to order by Mayor deHarte at 3:30 p.m.
The meeting convened into Closed Session to discuss the following items as listed on the Closed Session Meeting Agenda, with no reportable action:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— INITIATION OF LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9(d)( 4):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there were two ( 2) matters.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property:
City Negotiators:
Negotiatingparties:
Under negotiation:
125 E. TahquitzCanyonWay, Palm Springs
Scott Stiles, City Manager; and Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney Michael Braun, Grit Development
Price and Terms
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Soto and Councilmember Bernstein recused from the Palm Springs Promenade closed sessionitem.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
Collen Pace, Gary Forsyth, Dave Anderson, and Michael JosephPitkin provided oral testimony.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5- 0, to approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item Nos. 1J, 1M, 1O, and 1Z for separatediscussion; with Mayor deHarteabstaining from ConsentCalendarItem Nos. 1C and1D; Councilmember Bernstein abstaining from Consent Calendar Item No. 1E; Councilmember Garner recusing from ConsentCalendar Item No. 1D; and, tabling ConsentCalendar Item No. 1P.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to: Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2025.
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B. APPOINTMENTS TO THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to: Appoint Scott Schwartz, JorgeRomoero-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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 4-0-1 ( WITH MAYOR DEHARTE ABSTAINING), to: 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
This item was approved as part of the complete Consent Calendar; Councilmember Garner noted her recusal during the acceptanceof the agenda.)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 3-0-1 ( WITH COUNCILMEMBER GARNER RECUSING AND MAYOR DEHARTE ABSTAINING), to: Adopt Resolution No. 25341 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
This item was approved as part of the complete Consent Calendar; Councilmember Bernstein noted his abstention during the acceptance of the agenda.)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 4-0-1 ( WITH COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN ABSTAINING), to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to ConcessionLeaseAgreement No. A9330 with The Marshall Retail Group, LLC to amend the concession retail areas referred to as “The Pink Door” and CoachellaDuty Free” and rent calculations with Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) at the Palm Springs International Airport.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
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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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Airport Non- Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement No. 25L204 with Unifi Aviation, LLC ( Attachment A) for the leaseof 930 squarefeet of office spaceat $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.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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
2. 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 September15, 2027, with two one-year extension options at the City’ s sole discretion; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
H. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 25C350 WITH DELL INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF
COMPUTER SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Agreement No. 25C350 with Dell Marketing L.P. for equipment purchasesand computer services in an amount not to exceed $ 2,609, 063, for an initial thirty- three month term beginning on September25, 2025, through June30, 2028;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
I. PALM SPRINGS BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to: Receive and file the Palm Springs Board of Library Trustees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024- 25.
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J. NAMING RIGHTS FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and considered under Excluded ConsentCalendar.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the acceptanceof a donation award from the estateof Frederick C. Vanhoof in the amount of $ 33,126. 78.
2. Authorize the City Manager to executeall necessarydocuments.
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)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
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. 211 Twin Palms Drive ( Royal Hawaiian Estates), APN: 511-070-013.
B. 2311 N. Indian Canyon Drive, APN: 504- 260- 021
2. Authorize the City Manager to executethe Agreements.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreements with the County of Riverside.
M. APPROVAL OF HISTORIC TAX CREDITS FUNDING FOR THE PLAZA THEATRE This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and considered under Excluded ConsentCalendar.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to: Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 2117 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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O. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 25P268 WITH GOSEETELL NETWORK, INC. DBA SPARKLOFT MEDIA FOR ADVERTISING SERVICES FOR
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and considered under Excluded ConsentCalendar.
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
The item was tabled.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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;
2. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract changeorders up to a total amount of $336,536 with all changeorders reported to the City Council;
3. 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;
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve a task order for Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) administration servicesfrom an on-call CWA firm, The Solis Group, in an amount not to exceed $ 10,890; and
5. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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;
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contract changeordersup to a total amount of $76,600 with all changeorders reported to the City Council; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Award a construction contract to American Asphalt South Inc., in the amount of 1,855, 006. 45 for the Project;
2. 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.
3. 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;
4. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto 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
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the Airport Non- Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement No. 25L353 with AGI Ground, Inc. for the leaseof 905 squarefeet of terminal office spaceat $133.04 per square foot per year, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, with two ( 2) one-year options to extend.
2. Approve the Airport Non- Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement No. 25L352 with AGI Ground, Inc. for the leaseof 2,290 squarefeet of hangarfloor spaceat $17.00 per squarefoot per year and 168 square feet of office space at $ 50.00 per square foot per year, effective September1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, with two (2) one-year options to extend.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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 September25, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement A9152 with Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC for paradeproduction servicesfor 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.
2. Authorize the City Manager to executeall necessarydocuments.
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)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25342 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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Fiesta Ford, Inc., for the purchase of 9 new Ford F-150 XL SuperCab 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, City Council Minutes September25, 2025
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inclusive of a 10% contingency.
2. 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.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
Y. USE OF ENERGY PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE FROM OPTERRA ( FORMERLY
ENGIE) FOR CITY HALL BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Appropriate $ 160,764 from Miscellaneous Revenue account 520-37045 to Facilities Maintenance Expense account 5206570- 50115.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
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
This item was removed from the ConsentCalendar for separatediscussionand consideredunder Excluded Consent Calendar.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 25B282 ( Attachment A) with Al Miller & Sons Roofing Co., Inc. to provide on-call roofing inspection, repair and installation servicesfor a three- year term in an amount not to exceed $ 910, 000 beginning October 1, 2025, through September30, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
2. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 25B283 ( Attachment B) with KRGS Roofing Inc. to provide on-call roofing inspection, repair and installation servicesfor 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
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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 salestax and for a total leaseamount of $1,422,909.13;
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formal solicitation for supplies and servicesexceeding $75,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or their designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
J. NAMING RIGHTS FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the naming rights for areasproposed.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
M. APPROVAL OF HISTORIC TAX CREDITS FUNDING FOR THE PLAZA THEATRE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5- 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25343 entitled, “ RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AUTHORIZING PROCEEDINGS
MOTION BY AND AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE LEASE AND REHABILITATION OF THE PLAZA THEATRE AND AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL ACTIONS.” Approve the accompanying Resolution authorizing proceedingsand agreementsrelating to the Lease and Rehabilitation of the Plaza Theatre ( the " Resolution").
O. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 25P268 WITH GOSEETELL NETWORK, INC. DBA SPARKLOFT MEDIA FOR ADVERTISING SERVICES FOR
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER READY, CARRIED 5-0, asamended, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 24S228 ( Attachment A) with Flock Group, Inc., dba Flock Safety for the purchaseof 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.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER READY, CARRIED 5-0, as amended, to:
1. Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, close the public hearing and ADOPT Resolution No. 25344, entitled “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA UPDATING AND ESTABLISHING USER
AND REGULATORY FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY REGULATORY ACTIVITIES,
PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES SET FORTH IN A COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE SCHEDULE,” which establishes a schedule of proposed user fees to take effect sixty ( 60) days following the date of the public hearing.
2. 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 reasonablyforeseeableindirect physical changeto the environment asthere 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 StateCEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, as amended, to:
1. Approve Exhibit E to the PSCC ManagementServicesAgreement – Incentives.
2. Approve Exhibit G to the PSCC Management Services Agreement – Community Non- Profit Use Policy.
RECESS/ RECONVENE: The City Council recessedat 8:47 p.m. and reconvenedat 8:54 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michael JosephPitkin and Felix Barajas (with Chief Economic Development Officer Olson speaking on Mr. Barajas’ behalf) 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.
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ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned the regular meeting of Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 9:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
DRAFT MINUTES PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL: 10/22/2025