December 10, 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 December 10, 2025, at 5:32 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Coachella Acapella Group performed the National Anthem.
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: None.
PROCLAMATIONS:
Mayor deHarte announced the issuance of the following proclamations:
• November 14, 2025, was proclaimed as Karen & Tony Barone Day. • November 16, 2025, was proclaimed as Donald C. Cavanaugh Day • November 16th – November 22nd was proclaimed as International Fraud Awareness Week.
• On November 20, 2025, Jonathan Bennett was honored with the 483rd Walk of the Stars.
• November 22, 2025, was proclaimed as Coachella Valley Filipino Festival Day. • December 1, 2025, was proclaimed as Cynthia Erivo Day.
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• December 7, 2025, was proclaimed as Bob Mackie Day.
APPOINTMENT OF THE MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Appoint Naomi Soto to the position of Mayor and David Ready to the position of Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term commencing upon appointment.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte, Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
RECESS/RECONVENE:
The City Council recessed at 5:46 p.m. and reconvened at 5:55 p.m. to facilitate the rearrangement of seating.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
Accept the agenda with the removal of Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1D, 1G, 1K, 1N, 1O, 1P, and 1U for separate discussion; and reordering the following items:
• Public Hearing Item 2A was heard and considered subsequent to the acceptance of the agenda.
• Business and Legislative Item No. 3C was addressed following public testimony.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte, Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
Public Hearing Item 2A was considered at this time.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION:
The Special Closed Session of the City Council of December 10, 2025, was called to order by Mayor deHarte at 3:01 PM (with Mayor Soto and Councilmember Garner absent).
The meeting convened into Closed Session to discuss the following items as listed on the Special Closed Session Meeting Agenda, with no reportable action:
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —INITIATION OF LITIGATION , Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one (1) matter.
REGULAR CLOSED SESSION:
The Closed Session of the City Council of December 10, 2025, was called to order by Mayor deHarte at 4:30 PM.
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 was one (1) matter.
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.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one (1) matter.
Enrique Sanchez v. City of Palm Springs, et al., Riv. Sup. Ct., No. CVPS2303980
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
Geoff Kors, Katie Barrows, Mark Kendrick, James Williams, (Rosmarino) Bettina Barrows, Robb Mccain, Judy Deertrack, Scott Connelly, Bradley Giles, Nicole Panter Dailey, Kerry Berman, Bruce Hoban, Caroline J Robillard, Francis Melinat, Maggie Hamilton, Estelle Dahl, William Miller, James Carver, Jane Garrison, Phllip Hodges, Joe Rodriguez, Bradley Giles , Michael Koth, Sharlene Ayestran, Michael Joseph Pitkin, and Scott Rusczyk provided oral testimony.
Business and Legislative Item No. 3C was considered at this time.
RECESS/RECONVENE:
The City Council recessed at 8:03 p.m. and reconvened at 8:14 p.m.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
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Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item Nos. 1D, 1G, 1K, 1N, 1O, 1P, and 1U for separate discussion.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2025.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
B. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM THE AIRPORT
COMMISSION
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Accept the resignation of Dave Banks from the Airport Commission, effective immediately.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYROLL & ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25363 , entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS/DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 11 -08-25 AND 11-22-25 TOTALING $6,208,524.05 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 10-28-25, 11-06-25, AND 11-20-25 TOTALING $15,066,154.51 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $21,274,678.56 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA”.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
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NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
D. GENERAL FUND, AIRPORT, AND CAPITAL FOR FIRST QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET UPDATE
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Receive and File.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
E. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 25C445 WITH
INNOVATIVE PLAYGROUNDS COMPANY, INC. FOR THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT,
AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 25C448 WITH
SHADE STRUCTURES, INC., DBA USA SHADE & FABRIC
STRUCTURES FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SHADE
STRUCTURES AT DESERT HIGHLAND PARK
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Construction Contract No. 25C445 with Innovative Playgrounds Company, Inc. to purchase and install playground equipment at Desert Highland Park, for an amount of $562,651.20;
2. Approve Construction Contract No. 25C448 with Shade Structures, Inc., dba USA Shade & Fabric Structures to purchase and install shade structure equipment at Desert Highland Park, for an amount of $298,173.33; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
F. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 38635 FOR THE MEZRAHI FAMILY
TRUST
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Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 38635 FOR THE MEZRAHI FAMILY TRUST, FOR PROP ERTY LOCATED AT 211 N SUNRISE WAY, IN SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST.”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
G. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SCOPE OF WORK AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID VICTORIA PARK RESTROOM
REPLACEMENT, CITY PROJECT 18-06
Motion by Councilmember Bernstein, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Approve the plans and Scope of Work authorizing staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Victoria Park Restroom Replacement, City Project 18-06 (“the Project”); and
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
H. A REQUEST BY THE OWNERS OF NINE HISTORIC PROPERTIES FOR
APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING THREE UNITS WITHIN THE OCOTILLO
LODGE HISTORIC DISTRICT (HSPB #154 / HD -11) AT 1111 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, 1850 SMOKE TREE LANE (HSPB #159), 2821 EAST LIVMOR AVENUE (HSPB #124), ONE UNIT WITHIN THE
SANDCLIFF GARDEN HOMES HISTORIC DISTRICT (HSPB #93 / HD- 5), TWO UNITS WITHIN THE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES HISTORIC
DISTRICT, (HSPB #145 / HD -9), AND 999 PATENCIO ROAD
(HSPB#169).
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
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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 355 (Ocotillo Lodge), APN: 511-035- 097.
B. 1850 Smoke Tree Lane, (aka: 1800 S. Sunrise Way), APN: 510- 172-001.
C. 2821 E. Livmor Avenue, APN: 502-141-006.
D. 1847 Sandcliff Road, APN: 510-040-009.
E. 1111 E. Palm Canyon, Unit 345 (Ocotillo Lodge), APN: 511-035- 087.
F. 810 E. La Verne Way (Country Club Estates), APN: 511-150-019.
G. 1111 E. Palm Canyon, Unit 341 (Ocotillo Lodge), APN: 511-035- 083.
H. 1973 S. Camino Real (Country Club Estates), APN: 511-150-004.
I. 999 Patencio Road, APN: 505-251-005.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreements with the County of Riverside.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
I. APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 25C410 WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF BODY-WORN
CAMERAS, IN -CAR CAMERAS, DIGITAL EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE, AND ASSOCIATED WARRANTIES, SOFTWARE, AND
STORAGE FEES
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement No. 25C410 with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the purchase of body-worn cameras, in-car cameras, digital evidence management software, including associated warranties, software, and storage fees for an amount not to e xceed $875,831.50 for a five-year term commencing on December 11, 2025, and continuing through December 10, 2030;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
J. A REQUEST BY PRESA HALL, ON BEHALF OF SPIRIT OF SOFIA, LLC, FOR APPROVAL OF AN ART MURAL TITLED “SPIRIT OF SOFIA” ON
THE EAST ELEVATION OF THE PERIMETER WALL AT AN EXISTING HOTEL LOCATED AT 1491 SOUTH VIA SOLEDAD (CASE MUR-2025- 0002)
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25364 , entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ART MURAL TITLED “SPIRIT OF SOFIA” ON
THE EAST ELEVATION OF THE PERIMETER WALL AT AN EXISTING HOTEL, SPIRIT OF SOFIA, LOCATED AT 1491 SOUTH VIA SOLEDAD (CASE MUR- 2025-0002).”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
K. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 25Q441
WITH GLOBALMELK LLC FOR URBAN DESIGN SERVICES, AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 25Q442 WITH
MULTISTUDIO, INC. FOR BRANDING AND MARKETING FOR THE
CONVENTION CENTER CONNECTOR PROJECT
No action was taken. The City Council reached a consensus to continue the item.
L. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MATICH
CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $451,031 FOR AIRPORT
STORMWATER OUTFALL REPAIR PROJECT (“THE PROJECT”),
AIRPORT PROJECT PSP-01
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
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1. Award a construction contract to Matich Corporation in the amount of $451,031 for Airport Stormwater Outfall Repair Project, Airport Project PSP-01.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
M. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 25B427 WITH
AMERICAN INTEGRATED SERVICES, INC., FOR ON -CALL
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 25B427 with American Integrated Services, Inc., to provide on-call hazardous waste disposal services for the Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed $375,000 for an initial three -year term, beginning Decem ber 11, 2025, through December 10, 2028, with two one -year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
N. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A9206
WITH SAME DAY EXPRESS, DBA SIGNATURE SCULPTURE, FOR
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ART
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 (Attachment A) to Agreement No. A9206 with Same Day Express, dba Signature Sculpture, for the cleaning and maintenance of additional public art pieces, increasing annual City Council Minutes December 10, 2025
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compensation by $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2026, not to exceed a total contract amount of $189,799.50.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
O. WHISTLEBLOWER HOTLINE REVIEW AND UPDATE
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Receive and file this report.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
P. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 25C449 WITH
MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SHADE STRUCTURES AND
RUBBERIZED SURFACING AT RUTH HARDY PARK
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Construction Contract No. 25C449 with Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, to purchase and install rubberized surfacing at Ruth Hardy Park, for an amount of $336,303.07; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
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Q. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23P047 WITH HARRIS AND ASSOCIATES, INC.,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,179,678.18 FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE WIDENING, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLO -
5282(017), CITY PROJECT NO. 01-11
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $2,179,678.18 to Professional Services Agreement No. 23P047 with Harris and Associates, Inc. for a new not- to-exceed amount of $6,777,795.72 for the Indian Canyon Drive Widening, Federal Aid Project No. BRLO-5282(017), City Project No. 01-11(“Project’); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
R. ACCEPTANCE OF PLAZA THEATRE, CITY PROJECT 18-04
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Accept the Plaza Theatre, City Project No. 18-04, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder for Plaza Theatre, City Project No. 18-04.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
S. ACCEPTANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY MANHOLE REPAIRS, CITY
PROJECT 24-04
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Accept the public works improvement identified as State Highway Manhole Repairs, City Project 24-04, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications; and
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2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for State Highway Manhole Repairs, City Project 24-04.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
T. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE ALLOCATED
POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -
26 Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25365, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -2026, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 25325.”
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this action.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
U. STAY OF RESIDENT GOLF RATES AT TAHQUITZ CREEK GOLF
RESORT
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember deHarte, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Authorize the City to maintain the current resident golf rates at the City-owned Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort and to stay implementation of the resident golf rate increases retroactive to December 1, 2025.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
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NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. CONCLUDE FORMATION PROCEEDINGS FOR COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (SERENA PARK)
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25366, establishing Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Serena Park);
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25367, determining necessity to incur bonded indebtedness;
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
Motion by Councilmember Bernstein, Second by Councilmember deHarte, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
4. Adopt Resolution No. 25368, calling an election relating to the levy of a Special Tax; and Conduct an election;
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
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5. Adopt Resolution No. 25369, declaring the results of said election;
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
6. First Reading of Ordinance No. 2122, relating to the Levy of a Special Tax within Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Serena Park);
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
7. Adopt a Resolution No. 25370, Approving Funding, Construction and Acquisition Agreement.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. RESOLUTION SETTING THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SCHEDULE FOR 2026
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Mayor Soto, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Review, provide direction on modifications, and adopt Resolution No. 25371, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PLACE, DAYS, AND TIME, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 25267.”
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AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
B. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 2026 ROSTER OF CITY COUNCIL
SUBCOMMITTEES, APPOINTEES, LIAISONS, AND
REPRESENTATIVES TO EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, Second by Councilmember Garner, as amended, CARRIED 4 – 1, to:
1. Review and provide direction on changes to the roster of City Council subcommittees, appointees, liaisons, and representatives to external organizations.
2. Alternatively, approve the roster of City Council subcommittees, appointees, liaisons, and representatives to external organizations, and authorize the City Clerk to prepare and execute FPPC Form 806, Public Official Appointments.
3. Continue the nominations for the following external organization s to the City Council meeting of January 14, 2026:
a) Visit Greater Palm Springs
b) Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce
c) PS Hospitality Association Member Meeting
d) Office of Neighborhood Involvement (One-PS)
AYES: Councilmember deHarte, Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: Councilmember Bernstein
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
C. ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYSIS AND CONFORMITY REPORT FOR A
PROPOSED WAREHOUSE DEVELOPMENT ON 217 ACRES ON TRIBAL
TRUST LAND TOTALING UP TO 2.85 MILLION SQUARE FEET IN FOUR (4) BUILDINGS LOCATED WEST OF TIPTON ROAD BETWEEN
INTERSTATE 10 TO THE NORTH AND HIGHWAY 111 TO THE SOUTH, SECTIONS 9,10,15 AND 16, ZONE O -5 (OPEN SPACE) (CASE CR 2025-0002)
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25372 , entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONFORMITY REPORT FOR A PROPOSED WAREHOUSE DEVELOPMENT ON 217 ACRES ON TRIBAL TRUST LAND TOTALING UP TO 2.85 MILLION SQUARE FEET IN FOUR (4) BUILDINGS LOCATED WEST OF TIPTON ROAD BETWEEN INTERSTATE 10 TO THE City Council Minutes December 10, 2025
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NORTH AND HIGHWAY 111 TO THE SOUTH; 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 -2023- 0002)”.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
D. A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) AND FIRST
READING OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND AMENDING
THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS), THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING
CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2025 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2025
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, AND ADOPTING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Waive the full reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt urgency Ordinance No. 2119, entitled, “AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, TOGETHER WITH
CERTAIN ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS, THE 2025
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING CHAPTER 1, APPENDICES C, I, AND J; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX AH; THE 2025 CA LIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX B; THE 2025
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, D, G, H, I AND K; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, INCLUDI NG APPENDIX A; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INCLUDING ALL
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APPENDICES; THE 2025 WILDLAND -URBAN INTERFACE CODE,
INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; AND THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES AS MANDATED BY CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 18938 AND
DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT;”
2. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2120, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 8.04
OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE,
TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUI LDING CODE, INCLUDING CHAPTER 1, APPENDICES C, I, AND J; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX AH; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX B; THE 2025
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, D, G, H, I AND K; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX A; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INC LUDING ALL
APPENDICES; THE 2025 WILDLAND -URBAN INTERFACE CODE,
INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; AND THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES AS MANDATED BY CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 18938 AND
DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT;” and
3. Schedule a public hearing for January 14, 2026, to consider adoption of the regular ordinance at second reading.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
E. DISCUSSION AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE, REGARDING CANNABIS LOUNGES
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Waive the reading of the text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 2121, entitled, City Council Minutes December 10, 2025
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“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING CANNABIS LOUNGES”.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michael Joseph Pitkin provided oral testimony.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned the Regular Meeting of December 10, 2025, at 11:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk