CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Regular Meeting Agenda
JANUARY 28, 2026
4:00 PM Closed Session
5:30 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
Naomi Soto, Mayor
David Ready, Mayor Pro Tem
Jeffrey Bernstein, Councilmember
Grace Elena Garner, Councilmember
Ron deHarte, Councilmember
Scott Stiles, City Manager
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CLOSED SESSION:
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER:
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PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION (
Council Chamber
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The City
Council welcomes public input. Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items by contacting the Office of the City Clerk at 760-323-8204. Pursuant to State Law, the City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda (Government Code Section 54954.2). If you are compensated to communicate with City officials, you may be required to register and/or make certain disclosures as a lobbyist. Please see the City Clerk for additional information.
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RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (
Small Conference Room
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See Closed Session Agenda
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5:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING:
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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ROLL CALL:
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PRESENTATIONS:
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UPDATE ON CITYWIDE TRAFFIC INITIATIVES – PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
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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.
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
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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.
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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.
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1A.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council meeting minutes of January 14, 2026.
Draft City Council Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026
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STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of October 1 through December 31, 2025.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Staff Authorized Agreements
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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 12-06-25, 12-20-25, and 01-03-26 TOTALING $9,437,100.80 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 11-25-25, 12-04-25, 12-15-25, 12-18-25, 12-29-25 and 12-31-25 TOTALING $21,670,645.08 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $31,107,745.88 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA”.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Payroll & Warrants for PPE December 6, 2025 Attachment C - Payroll & Warrants for PPE December 20, 2025 Attachment D - Payroll & Warrants for PPE January 3, 2026 Attachment E - AP Check Reconciliation for November 25, 2025 Attachment F - AP Check Reconciliation for December 4, 2025 (1 of 2) Attachment G - AP Check Reconciliation for December 4, 2025 (2 of 2) Attachment H - AP Check Reconciliation for December 18, 2025 Attachment I - AP Check Reconciliation for December 15, 2025 Attachment J - AP Check Reconciliation for December 29, 2025 Attachment K - AP Check Reconciliation for December 31, 2025 Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
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ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2025 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 25-01 RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the 2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 25-01, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications; and Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for the 2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 25-01.
Staff Report
Attachment A - NOC
Attachment B - Final Balancing CO
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1E.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 25C468 WITH QUINN COMPANY DBA QUINN POWER SYSTEMS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF (1) NEW CATERPILLAR MODEL C9, EPA TIER 3, STATIONARY EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATOR SET AND PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF (1) CATERPILLAR, MODEL CG, OPEN TRANSITION AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH FOR THE PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER; IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $248,813.32 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Construction Contract No. 25C468 with Quinn Company dba Quinn Power Systems, in an amount not to exceed $248,813.32 for the purchase and installation of (1) new Caterpillar model C9, EPA Tier 3, Stationary Emergency Diesel Generator Set and Purchase and Installation of (1) Caterpillar, Model CG, Open Transition Automatic Transfer Switch, City Project No. 19-26 ; and Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Staff Report
Attachment A_Agreement 25C468
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APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONCESSION AGREEMENT NO. 23P069 FOR AIRPORT DISPLAY ADVERTISING WITH FUSE CONNECT, LLC FOR SPONSORSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF VACANT TERMINAL BUILDING SPACE AND ADDITIONAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Concession Agreement No. 23P069 for Airport Display Advertising with Fuse Connect, LLC for sponsorship and management of vacant terminal building space and capital investment of $50,000 at the Palm Springs International Airport.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Amendment No. 2
Attachment B - Public Integrity Disclosure
Attachment C - Concession Agreement No. 23P069
Attachment D - Amendment No. 1
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APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE AIRPORT FIVE NEW MONITORING WELLS, AIRPORT PROJECT PSP 26-043 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Airport five New Monitoring Wells, (“the Project”).
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Board Order
Attachment B - Supplemental Work Plan
Attachment C - Plans and Specifications
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AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ZECO, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,490,150.31; APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER AN ON-CALL AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES WITH DUDEK & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $399,450; APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER AN ON-CALL AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION WITH TSG ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA THE SOLIS GROUP, IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,200; AND APPROVE A CULTURAL MONITORING AGREEMENT WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $50,000, FOR THE DEMUTH PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 21-16 RECOMMENDATION:
Award a construction contract to Zeco, Inc., in the amount of $6,490,150.31 for the Demuth Park Development Project, City Project No. 21-16 (“the Project”); Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $600,000 with all change orders reported and filed to the City Council; Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order for project management and inspection services with Dudek & Associates, in an amount of $399,450; Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order for Community Workforce Agreement administration services from an on-call CWA firm, TSG Enterprises, Inc., The Solis Group, in an amount of $24,200; Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians for Cultural Monitoring for a not to exceed amount of $50,000, once the language in the final agreement is approved by the City Attorney; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Public Integrity Disclosure
Attachment B - Construction Agreement
Attachment C - Contractor's Bid Documents
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APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 25Q465 WITH ACCENTURE INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPITAL PROJECTS, LLC FOR AIRPORT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE AIRPORT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 25Q465 with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC to provide Airport Program Management and Advisory Consulting Services for an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for an initial three-year term commencing on January 29, 2026, and continuing through January 28, 2029, for an amount not to exceed $6,000,000; with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Agreement
Attachment B - Disclosure
Attachment C - Presentation
Attachment D - PSP Projects 2026-2030 (1)
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2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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AN APPLICATION BY JOAN AND GARY GAND FOR HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION OF “THE FALLOWS-CONE RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 765 VIA VADERA (APN 505-093-005), CASE HSPB #168.
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE FALLOWS-CONE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 765 VIA VADERA, AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #168, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 505-093-005).” Staff Report
ATTACHMENT A_VMap_765ViaVadera
ATTACHMENT B_CCResolution_DRAFT
ATTACHMENT C_Application_HSPB 168
ATTACHMENT D_Resolution Report Minutes
ATTACHMENT E_PublicComments
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3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF TITLE 8 REGARDING UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES AND CLARIFYING RESPONSIBILITIES AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS FOR PRIVATE CONNECTIONS TO UNDERGROUND PUBLIC UTILITIES RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct first reading and introduce an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF TITLE 8 SECTION 8.04.452 AND ADDING SECTIONS 8.04.453 THROUGH 8.04.456 CLARIFYING RESPONSIBILITIES AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS FOR PRIVATE CONNECTIONS TO UNDERGROUND PUBLIC UTILITIES.” Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Staff Report
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PROVIDE DIRECTION ON RECOMMENDED PARKING MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDATION:
Staff
recommend
the City Council
review the staff report and
provide
direction
on the proposed parking management strategies.
Staff Report
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INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 5.27 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RESTRUCTURING THE CITY’S HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM (CITYWIDE) RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.27 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO A RESTRUCTURED HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM” and approve the ordinance. (The new Chapter 5.27 will replace the current Chapter 5.26 program for future agreements.) Staff Report
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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.
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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.
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TENTATIVE UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
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ADJOURNMENT:
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California
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County of Riverside
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ss.
City of Palm Springs
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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 7:00 p.m., 1/21/2026, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures.
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with the meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.
Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall Office of the City Clerk.
Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website www.palmspringsca.gov.
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