CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Regular Meeting Agenda
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
3:00 PM Closed Session
05:30 PM Open Session
Council Chamber
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Palmspringsca.gov
CITY COUNCIL
AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Ron deHarte, Mayor
Naomi Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Jeffrey Bernstein, Councilmember
Grace Elena Garner, Councilmember
David Ready, Councilmember
Scott Stiles, City Manager
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Mayor Ron deHarte will be participating via teleconference from Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center – Eastern Shores 2 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745.
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3:00 PM CLOSED SESSION:
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5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
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 October 22, 2025.
B. ACCEPT RESIGNATION FROM THE PUBLIC ARTS
COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the resignation of Carlos Silveira from the Public Arts Commission, effective immediately.
C. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF SEPTEMBER
30, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File.
D. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AB 1600 REPORT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2024-2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File the City’s Development Project Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Attachment A).
E. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
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 10-11-25 and 10-25-25 TOTALING
$5,486,502.39 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 10-
09-25 and 10-23-25 TOTALING $12,930,690.03 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $18,417,192.42 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA”.
F. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO.
25Q414 WITH LMN / O2 JOINT-VENTURE FOR
CONVENTION CENTER ARCHITECTURAL AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 25Q414 with LMN /o2 Joint- Venture to provide architectural and
engineering services for the convention center renovation and expansion project for a term commencing on
November 13, 2025, and continuing through December 31,
2028, for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
G. APPROVE AN INCREASE IN GROUND TRANSPORTATION
FEE FOR STANDARD PICK-UP AND PRE-ARRANGED
APPOINTMENTS BY TAXICABS AT THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AN INCREASE IN THE TAXICAB GROUND
TRANSPORTATION FEE AT THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT”
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
H. A REQUEST BY ACAI OASIS, 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 AN EXISTING BUSINESS,
ACAI OASIS, WHICH IS LOCATED AT 144 SOUTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE (APN: 513-144-009), ZONE CBD, SECTION
15 (CASE PCN-2025-0003)
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt 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 FOR
ACAI OASIS, WHICH IS LOCATED AT 144 SOUTH PALM CANYON
DRIVE WITHIN CENSUS TRACT NO. 446.06”
I. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT NO. 24B189 WITH MANSFIELD POWER AND
GAS, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF NATURAL GAS FOR THE
MUNICIPAL COGENERATION PLANT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract Services Agreement 24B189, with Mansfield Power and Gas, LLC, for an
additional amount of $469,553 and a revised contract
amount not to exceed $916,738 and extending the term
one-year through December 31, 2026, for the purchase of natural gas for the Municipal Cogeneration Plant;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
J. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT NO. 25S423 WITH
ACTION TARGET FOR DESIGN, EQUIPMENT, AND
INSTALLATION OF HVAC AND RANGE SYSTEMS FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRING RANGE.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Contract for Construction No. 25S423 (Attachment A) with Action Target, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
$1,455,155.38 for the design, equipment purchase, and
installation of HVAC and range systems at the Police
Department’s firing range; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents.
K. APPROVE AIRPORT LEASE AGREEMENT NO. 25N024 WITH
STRIKE TECHNOLOGY, INC. DBA WILORCO FOR 2901 E.
ALEJO ROAD, (THE "ACCELERATOR CAMPUS") BLDG 13 AT
THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Airport Lease Agreement No. 25N024 with Strike Technology Inc. dba Wilorco for 2901 E. Alejo Road, Building #13 at the Palm Springs International Airport for the term beginning October 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2026.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
L. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP WITH EMP2, LLC, A
CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING TRACT MAP 38998 WITH EMP2, LLC, A CALIFORNIA
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN
PLANNING AREA 1 OF THE ESCENA DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT
1000 NORTH GENE AUTRY TRAIL, IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 4
SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST.”
M. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., A NORTH
CAROLINA CORPORATION, FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $309,976.92
FOR THE 2026 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE,
CITY PROJECT NO. 25-12
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc., a North Carolina Corporation (Kimley-Horn) in the amount of $309,976.92 for
professional engineering services;
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all
necessary documents.
N. APPROVAL OF NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND LEASE
AGREEMENT NO. 25L418 FOR SIXT RENT A CAR, LLC AT
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Non-Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement
No. 25L418 for SIXT Rent a Car, LLC to operate a car
rental concession at the Palm Springs International Airport from November 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with two
(2) one-year extension options.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary.
O. ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYSIS AND CONFORMITY REPORT
FOR A PROPOSED 62-UNIT APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT
(“INSPIRE SUNRISE”) ON A 5-ACRE TRIBAL TRUST
PARCEL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST
ALEJO ROAD AND NORTH SUNRISE WAY (APN: 508-060-
017, GOVERNMENT LOT 140), ZONE MR (MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL), SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN
(CASE CR-2025-0001)
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A CONFORMITY REPORT FOR A 62-UNIT
APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT ON TRIBAL TRUST LAND AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST ALEJO ROAD AND NORTH
SUNRISE WAY (APN: 508-060-017, GOVERNMENT LOT 140);
DIRECTING STAFF TO TRANSMIT THE REPORT TO THE TRIBAL
COUNCIL OF THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS;
AND WAIVING THE JOINT MEETING BETWEEN THE CITY
COUNCIL AND TRIBAL COUNCIL (CASE CR-2025-0001)”
P. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE
(PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE DEMUTH PARK
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 21-16
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and
authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Demuth
Park Development Project, City Project 21-16 (“the
Project”);
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
Q. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS A8509, A8510, A8514 AND A8516 WITH
HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP, CHATTEL, INC., GPA
CONSULTING, INC., AND ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES
GROUP, INC. FOR ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve amendments to Agreements A8509, A8510,
A8514 AND A8516 (Attachment A) for on-call architectural historian services to extend the term through July 31,
2026; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
R. APPROVE A TASK ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $742,500
WITH INTERACTIVE DESIGN CORPORATION, PURSUANT
TO ON-CALL AGREEMENT A8876, FOR THE SWIM CENTER
RENOVATIONS PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-06
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a Task Order in the amount of $742,500 with
Interactive Design Corporation (IDC), pursuant to On-Call Agreement A8876, for the Swim Center Renovations
Project, City Project No. 25-06; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
S. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.
2118 AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 5.25 RELATIVE TO THE ALLOTMENT OF ANNUAL
CONTRACT LIMITS FOR VACATION RENTAL PERMIT
HOLDERS
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2118, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
5.25.070(b) 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.”
T. APPROVE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 OF
PUBLIC ART FUNDS TO THE OLD LAS PALMAS
NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION FOR COMMISSION OF
THE “YELLOW WARBLER” SCULPTURE AND “DANCING
RHINO” SCULPTURE BY ARTIST DELOS VAN EARL, BOTH
TO BE LOCATED IN THE WEST CHINO DRIVE MEDIAN IN
THE OLD LAS PALMAS NEIGHBORHOOD, AND APPROVE
THE DONATION OF THE SCULPTURES TO THE CITY
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the expenditure of Public Art Funds in the amount of $25,000 for commission and installation of Yellow
Warbler and Dancing Rhino by Delos Van Earl.
2. Accept donation of the public art pieces Yellow Warbler and Dancing Rhino from the Old Las Palmas Neighborhood
Organization by Artist Delos Van Earl on the West Chino Drive median, west of North Palm Canyon Drive and east of Belardo Road.
U. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ADOPTING INVENTORY REPORT
FOR EXCESS, EXEMPT, AND NON-EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54223.”
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS ADOPTING INVENTORY REPORT FOR EXCESS,
EXEMPT, AND NON-EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE § 54223.”
V. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO.
A9206 WITH SAME DAY EXPRESS, DBA SIGNATURE
SCULPTURE, FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF
PUBLIC ART
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A9206 with Same Day Express LLC, dba Signature Sculpture, for the cleaning and maintenance of additional public art pieces, for an additional amount of $134,905, and a revised amount not to exceed
$274,704.50.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary
documents.
W. ACCEPTANCE OF INSTALLATION OF THE ARENAS
BUSINESS DISTRICT LANDMARK FLAGPOLE
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept the public works improvement known as the
Arenas Business District Landmark Flagpole Project, as
completed in accordance with the Construction Contract; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a
Notice of Completion (Attachment A) for the Arenas
Business District Landmark Flagpole Project.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. AN APPLICATION BY JONATHAN WURTZEL FOR HISTORIC
SITE DESIGNATION OF THE CULLERTON-CHADDICK
RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 572 WEST SANTA ELENA ROAD,
HSPB 165
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE CULLERTON-
CHADDICK RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 572 W. SANTA ELENA
ROAD, AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE
HSPB #165, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 504-282-
012)."
B. AN APPLICATION BY REST AREA LLC FOR HISTORIC SITE
DESIGNATION OF "THE RUBIN BUILDING" LOCATED AT
457 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE HSPB 167
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE RUBIN
BUILDING LOCATED AT 457 N. PALM CANYON DRIVE, AS A
CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #167,
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 513-082-007)."
C. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION
TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
APPROVE A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM 38843), MAJOR
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A SEVEN AND NINE STORY 257-ROOM HOTEL
BUILDING AND A 6,040 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT
BUILDING LOCATED AT 847 EAST ANDREAS ROAD IN
SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN AREA. (CASES #DP 2023-
0017, CUP 2023-0018, AND STM 2023-0014)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the appeal hearing and receive testimony; and
2. Reject the appeal and accept the Planning Commission’s decision by adopting a Resolution entitled, “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DENYING THE APPEAL BY PLAZA VILLAS OWNERS
ASSOCIATION AND “SAFER” AND UPHOLDING THE DECISION
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE ADOPTION OF A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND THE APPROVAL
OF A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM 38843), A MAJOR
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NINE STORY HIGH 257-ROOM
HOTEL BUILDING AND A 6,040 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT
BUILDING LOCATED AT 847 EAST ANDREAS ROAD IN
SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN AREA. (CASES #DP 2023-0017,
CUP 2023-0018, AND STM 2023-0014).”
D. A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CONSIDERATION OF
ECONOMIC SUBSIDY REPORTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS AND EIGHT HOTEL OWNERS/OPERATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53083.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Approve and accept the Economic Development Subsidy
Reports prepared pursuant to Gov. Code Section 53083;
and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary steps to implement.
4. Approve a Covenant Agreement baseline adjustment from $102,481.21 to $38,396.99 for the Yara Hotel, originally approved by the City Council in February of 2025, and to be dated to the approval date of February 13, 2025, and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make
conforming and non-conforming changes to effectuate the Agreement.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Palm Springs Economic Development Strategic Framework and adopt its strategic priorities as a guiding policy document.
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.
ADJOURNMENT:
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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., November 7, 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
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