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Wednesday, October 22, 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 Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 5:40 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; Flinn Fagg, Deputy City Manager; Jeremy Hammond, Deputy City Manager; Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney; Andrew Mills, Chief of Police; and Brenda Pree, City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PRESENTATIONS:
A. VILLAGEFEST BOARD UPDATE
Parks and Recreation Director Gonzalez and VillageFest Board Chair Roberts presented an update on the VillageFest Board.
PROCLAMATIONS:
Mayor deHarte announced the issuance of the following proclamations:
The City of Palm Springs proclaimed October 4, 2025, as Blue Zones Project Day, honoring the City’s partnership with the Blue Zones Project.
October 9, 2025, was proclaimed as Burt Spivak Day, in honor of his 100 th birthday. On October 17, 2025, Herbert W. Burns was honored with the 480 th star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars. He is recognized as one of Palm Springs’ earliest architectural visionaries, helping shape the city’s midcentury modern character.
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The City Council celebrated the dedication and installation of the Pride Monument by artist Jim Isermann at Frances Stevens Park on October 17, 2025, marking the 40th anniversary of Palm Springs Pride.
The City of Palm Springs served as the host city for the 2025 IGLTA Global Convention from October 21, 2025, through October 25, 2025; a major international event which promotes LGBTQ+ travel and tourism. Centered on the theme “visibility happens when we show up”.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER READY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the agenda with the removal of Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1E and 1M, for separate discussion; with Mayor deHarte recusing from Consent Calendar Item No. 1M.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Closed Session of the City Council of October 22, 2025, was called to order by Mayor deHarte at 3:01 p.m.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to add the following late-breaking item to the Closed Session Agenda:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one (1) matter.
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 three (3) matters.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there were two (2) matters:
Palm Springs Promenade, LLC v City of Palm Springs, American Arbitration Association Case No. 01-23-0002-5716
Palm Springs Promenade, LLC (Appellant) v. Department of Industrial Relations (Respondent); Court of Appeal Fourth Appellate District, Division One; Court of Appeal Case No. D083069; Superior Court Case No. CVPS2202816
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one (1) matter.
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Property:
City Negotiators:
Negotiating parties:
Under negotiation:
125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Scott Stiles, City Manager; and Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney Michael Braun, Grit Development
Price and Terms
Property:
City Negotiators:
Negotiating parties:
Under negotiation:
550 Paseo Dorotea, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Victoria Carpenter, Assistant Airport Director
Brian Hutcherson, Senior Vice President CBRE
Kenneth C. Redfern, Paseo Dorotea Management, LLC
Price and Terms
Property:
City Negotiators:
Negotiating parties:
Under negotiation:
68010 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234 (APN 678-210-041) Joel Montalvo, City Engineer
Marwan Jizrawi
Price and Terms
Property:
City Negotiators:
Negotiating parties:
Under negotiation:
3500 Ramon Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Victoria Carpenter, Assistant Airport Director
Brian Hutcherson, CBRE Senior Vice President
Michael Chesser, PSP Airport LP, A Delaware Limited Partnership Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one (1) matter.
Councilmember Bernstein recused from the Palm Springs Promenade closed session items.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
Jasmine Sullivan Waits, Shannon Metcalf, Mike Paonessa, Brian Yaklich, Ron Willison, Joan Martin, Estelle Lewis, Deiter Crawford, David Feltman, Mickey Brown, Kenny Cassady, Makaiza Keesee, Lisa Bernard, Mitchell Marks, Vince Nicholas, Karen Wyatt-Coleman, Phillip Carrillo, Regina Wright, Wanda Porter, Rayshelle Lopez, Gloria Thompson, Mary Moore, Kimberly Esse, and Rae Golden provided oral testimony.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item Nos. 1E and 1M for separate discussion; with Mayor deHarte recusing from Item No. 1M.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to: Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 25, 2025.
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B. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS FROM VARIOUS BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Accept the resignation of Stasik Winderbaum, from the Administrative Appeals Board, effective immediately.
2. Accept the resignation of Janice Shon, from the Measure “J” Commission, effective immediately.
C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to: 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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25345 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
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and considered under Excluded Consent Calendar.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25346 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,
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3. 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.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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;
2. 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;
3. 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;
4. 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,
5. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
H. INITIATE FORMATION PROCEEDINGS FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (SERENA PARK)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25347 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING PETITION OF OLD LAS PALMAS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1”; 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
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25348 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (SERENA
PARK) OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENT AREAS THEREIN, AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATED THERETO”, declaring necessity to incur bonded City Council Minutes October 22, 2025
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indebtedness.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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
2. 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
3. $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
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
J. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. A9232
WITH VERDE JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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.
2. Authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute all necessary documents.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, 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. 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.
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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)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25349 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 This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and considered under Excluded Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER READY, CARRIED 4-0 (WITH MAYOR DEHARTE RECUSING), as amended, to:
1. 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.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
RECESS/RECONVENE: The City Council recessed at 8:10 p.m. and reconvened at 8:22 p.m.
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Javier Enriquez, representing the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), delivered remarks at the request of Mayor deHarte.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Close the public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 25350 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, to 0047).” 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)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER READY, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Close the public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 25351 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)."
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)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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;
2. Make the following findings as hereinafter described in this report:
a. The public interest and necessity require the proposed Project; b. The Project is planned or located in a manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury;
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c. The real property to be acquired is necessary for the Project; and d. The offer of just compensation has been made to the property owner.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 25352 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. 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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Waive the reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 2118 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,
2. Consider the recommendations of the AAB and VRON, and provide direction to City staff accordingly.
B. AWARD EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH WEST HOLLYWOOD
COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION FOR DISPOSITION OF REAL
PROPERTY AND DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE AND SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, as amended, to:
1. Award Exclusive Negotiation Agreement to West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, a California corporation, to provide for the sale of real property for the development of 203 affordable housing units.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
CONSIDERED AFTER EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1M:
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
No action was taken. The City Council reached a consensus to table the item.
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D. REGULATION OF VEHICLES PARKED FOR SALE ON CITY STREETS No action was taken. The City Council provided direction to staff and the City Attorney regarding potential regulations of vehicles parked for sale on City rights-of-way.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Abraham Ishaq and Jeffrey Flexer provided non-agenda oral testimony. Following the City Council recess, Javier Enriquez (SCAQMD) delivered remarks.
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENTS, REPORTS, & AGENDA DEVELOPMENT:
City Manager Stiles and the City Council discussed the tentative upcoming meeting schedule and agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned the regular meeting of Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 10:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
DRAFT MINUTES REVIEWED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 11/12/2025