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
OCTOBER 22, 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:
A. VILLAGEFEST BOARD UPDATE
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The City Council will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, add urgency items, note abstentions or "no" votes on Consent Calendar items, and request Consent Calendar items be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
The City Council may also remove items from the Consent Calendar prior to that portion of the Agenda.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items ONLY) This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council only on agenda items. Two (2) minutes will be assigned to each speaker. Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing, and General Public Comments, non-agenda items, will be taken later in the meeting.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Council for separate discussion at this time or under Acceptance of the Agenda. The ordinance title is deemed to be read in its entirety and further reading waived on any ordinance listed on the Consent Calendar.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 25, 2025.
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B. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS FROM VARIOUS BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the resignation of Stasik Winderbaum, from the Administrative Appeals Board, effective immediately.
1. Accept the resignation of Janice Shon, from the Measure “J” Commission, effective immediately.
2. C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of September 1 through September 30, 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 09-13-25 and 09-27-25 TOTALING $5,835,444.93 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 09-11-25 and 09-25-25 TOTALING $23,080,721.06 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $28,916,165.99 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA.”
E. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) FOR FUNDING UNDER SENATE BILL (SB) 821, BICYCLE
AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES PROGRAM, FOR THE RACQUET CLUB ROAD RECONFIGURATION, CITY PROJECT 22-21B
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Agreement (RCTC Agreement No. 25-62-135-00), 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 Racquet Club Road Reconfiguration, City Project 22-21B; and
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
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F. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PETITION CERTIFICATION OF OLD LAS PALMAS UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, INITIATE
FORMATION OF THE DISTRICT AND PROCEED WITH ASSESSMENT
ENGINEER’S REPORT AND BALLOTING
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302 (d) (conversion of overhead electric utility distribution system facilities to underground including connection to existing overhead electric utility distribution lines where the surface is restored to the condition existing prior to the undergrounding); and
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING PETITION OF OLD LAS PALMAS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1"; and
2. Authorize staff to collect deposits from the Old Las Palmas Neighborhood in an amount sufficient to order the necessary Assessment Engineering Services from our on-call Assessment Engineer to prepare the Engineer’s Report in compliance with Proposition 218.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.4.
G. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $954,970; APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH Z&K CONSULTANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INSPECTION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $324,989.10; AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. A8620, WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., A NORTH CAROLINA CORPORATION, FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,789.31 FOR THE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) CYCLE 9 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. HSIPLN-5282(049), CITY PROJECT NO. 18-05 RECOMMENDATION:
Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., a California corporation, in the amount of $954,970 for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (Cycle 9), Federal Aid Project No. HSIPLN-5282(049), City Project No. 18-05;
1. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $143,245 with all change orders reported to the City Council;
2. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Z&K Consultants, a California corporation, in the amount of $324,989.10 for construction management, inspection and materials testing services;
3. Approve Amendment No. 2, in the amount of $76,789.31, to the Professional Services Agreement No. A8620, for a new not to exceed amount of $343,210.31 with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc.; and,
4. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.5.
H. INITIATE FORMATION PROCEEDINGS FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT October 22, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5 H. INITIATE FORMATION PROCEEDINGS FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (SERENA PARK)
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolutions:
Approving the proposed boundaries of proposed Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Serena Park), declaring the intention of the City Council to authorize the formation of the proposed CFD No. 2025-1, levy a special tax, and set a time and place for the public hearing; and
A.
Declaring necessity to incur bonded indebtednessB.
I. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 25B056 WITH R&R B INC., DBA SERVPRO OF PALM SPRINGS, AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 25B057 WITH DESERT VALLEY RESTORATION, INC. FOR ON-CALL GENERAL EMERGENCY RESTORATION
AND REMEDIATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 25B056 with R&R B, Inc., dba Servpro of Palm Springs, to provide on-call general emergency restoration and remediation services for the Public Works department for an additional amount of $375,000 and for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $975,000 through March 16, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 25B057 with Desert Valley Restoration, Inc., to provide on-call general emergency restoration and remediation services for the Public Works department for an additional amount of $250,000 and for a revised contract amount not to exceed $650,000 through March 16, 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.
J. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT NO.
A9232 WITH VERDE JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. A9232 with Verde Facilities Services LLC for an additional amount of $970,483, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $3,491,536 for janitorial services for various City facilities.
1. Authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute all necessary documents. 2.
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K. A REQUEST BY THE OWNERS OF TWO HISTORIC PROPERTIES FOR
APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING ONE UNIT WITHIN THE OCOTILLO LODGE HISTORIC DISTRICT (HSPB #154 / HD-11) AT 1111 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, AND ONE UNIT WITHIN THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN ESTATES HISTORIC DISTRICT (HSPB #73 / HD-2) AT 267 TWIN PALMS DRIVE
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. 1111 E. Palm Canyon, Unit 309 (Ocotillo Lodge), APN: 511-035-054 B. 267 Twin Palms Drive (Royal Hawaiian Estates), APN: 511-070-018.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreements with the County of Riverside.
L. A REQUEST BY HTOI, LLC, FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR
NECESSITY (PCN) TO SELL BEER AND WINE FOR OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION (TYPE 20 – OFF-SALE BEER & WINE) AT A NEW GROCERY STORE, PALM ASIA, WHICH WILL BE LOCATED AT 127 EAST AMADO ROAD (APN: 513-091-017), ZONE CBD, SECTION 15 (CASE PCN-2025-0002)
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY WOULD BE SERVED BY THE ISSUANCE OF A TYPE 20 (OFF-SALE BEER & WINE) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE AT A NEW GROCERY STORE, PALM ASIA, WHICH WILL BE LOCATED AT 127 EAST AMADO ROAD WITHIN CENSUS TRACT NO. 446.06.”
M. APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. A9272 WITH GREATER PALM SPRINGS PRIDE, INC. AND SPONSORSHIP RELATED TO THE
ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS PRIDE FESTIVAL, PARADE AND BLOCK PARTY RECOMMENDATION:
Approve First Amendment to Agreement No. A9272 with Greater Palm Springs Pride, Inc., subject to final City Manager and City Attorney approval, increasing the City’s sponsorship funding to $350,000 annually for the remainder of the contract term, and reaffirming the City’s status as Presenting Sponsor.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 2.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. AN APPLICATION BY SUNRISE LANAI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION OF THE “DESERT LANAI I” LOCATED AT 1701-1749 EAST TACHEVAH DRIVE, HSPB #164 / HD-12
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony.1.
Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE “DESERT LANAI I” LOCATED AT 1701-1749 EAST TACHEVAH DRIVE, AS A HISTORIC DISTRICT (HSPB #164 / HD-12), SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 507-310-001 to 007, 507-310-0031 to 0038, 507-310-0040 to 0047).”
2. B. AN APPLICATION BY Z-LIST REVOCABLE TRUST 5/28/2015 FOR HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION OF “THE ROBINSON RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 999 NORTH PATENCIO ROAD (APN 505-251-005), CASE HSPB #169 (SY) RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing and receive public testimony. 1.
Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE ROBINSON RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 999 NORTH PATENCIO ROAD, AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE, HSPB #169, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 505-251-005)."
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C. 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) RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution of necessity, including providing all parties interested in the affected property and their attorneys, or their representatives, an opportunity to be heard on the issues relevant to the Resolution of Necessity;
1. Make the following findings as hereinafter described in this report:
The public interest and necessity require the proposed Project;a.
The Project is planned or located in a manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury; b.
The real property to be acquired is necessary for the Project; andc.
The offer of just compensation has been made to the property owner.d.
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A 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”.
3. 3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE ANNUAL CAP ON THE
NUMBER OF VACATION RENTALS THAT CAN OCCUR ON RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING OTHER ASPECTS OF THE CITY’S VACATION RENTAL
ORDINANCE
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5.25.070(b) AND 5.25.030 OF THE CITY’S VACATION RENTAL ORDINANCE, REGARDING THE
ANNUAL CAP ON THE NUMBER OF VACATION RENTALS THAT CAN
OCCUR ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS”; and
1. Consider the recommendations of the AAB and VRON, and provide direction to City staff accordingly.
2. B. AWARD EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH WEST HOLLYWOOD October 22, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 9 B. AWARD EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH WEST HOLLYWOOD
COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION FOR DISPOSITION OF REAL
PROPERTY AND DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE AND SPECIAL NEEDS
HOUSING
RECOMMENDATION:
Award Exclusive Negotiation Agreement to West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, a California corporation, to provide for the sale of real property for development of 203 affordable housing units.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
C. APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS) FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PALM SPRINGS FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER DOWN
PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Cooperative Agreement with the County of Riverside Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions for implementation of the Palm Springs First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program.
1. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary documents.
2. D. REGULATION OF VEHICLES PARKED FOR SALE ON CITY STREETS RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive and file this report and provide direction to staff and City Attorney regarding potential regulation of vehicles parked for sale on City rights-of-way.
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 October 17, 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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