CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: JANUARY 14, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2121 OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALMS SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING CANNABIS LOUNGES
FROM: Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
BY: Special Program Compliance
SUMMARY:
This is the second reading of an ordinance to amend Palm Springs Municipal Code (PSMC) Section 5.55 regarding expanding activities as provided for in Assembly Bill 1775 for cannabis consumption lounges.
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2121, “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”
STAFF ANALYSIS:
On December 10, 2025, Ordinance No. 2121 was introduced for first reading as noted below:
ACTION: Waive reading of the text in its entirety, read by title only and introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. 2121 , “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CANNABIS LOUNGES”.
AYES: Councilmembers deHarte, Garner, Bernstein, Ready, Mayor Pro Tem Ready, Mayor Soto
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Council Staff Report
January 14, 2026 -- Page 2
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2121 – Cannabis Lounges This ordinance implements the cannabis lounge activities as provided for in Assembly Bill 1775. Additionally, it provides regulations to ensure the safety of cannabis lounge employees and patrons. There are no changes to the Ordinance text since the first reading on December 10, 2025. The version attached for this meeting is the same as the one presented previously.
This report provides for the City Council to waive further reading and adopt the ordinance.
The ordinance shall be effective 30 days from adoption.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Veronica Goedhart
Assistant City Manager: Teresa Gallavan
City Manager: Scott Stiles
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Ordinance No. 2121