CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2124 ADDING CHAPTER 3.29 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW
FROM: Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
BY: Office of the City Clerk
SUMMARY:
This is the second reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 3.29 to the Palm Springs Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 2124 establishes the City of Palm Springs Tourism Improvement District Law, which allows the City to pledge assessments from the Palm Springs Tourism Infrastructure District No. 2026-01 to obligations issued as part of the Palm Springs Convention Center Modernization Project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2124 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 3.29 TO THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE, PROVIDING FOR THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TOURISM
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW INCLUDING GENERAL PROVISIONS AND
DEFINITIONS, POWERS AND PROCEDURES TO ISSUE BONDS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCING FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES, AND CERTAIN OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS.”
BACKGROUND:
On January 14, 2026, Ordinance No. 2124 was introduced for first reading, as noted below:
Motion by Councilmember Bernstein, Second by Councilmember deHarte, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Introduce and conduct a first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 2124 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 3.29 TO THE PALM
City Council Staff Report
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Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2124 to Establish Tourism Improvement District Law 7 2
9 SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, PROVIDING FOR THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW INCLUDING GENERAL PROVISIONS AND
DEFINITIONS, POWERS AND PROCEDURES TO ISSUE BONDS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCING FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES, AND CERTAIN OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte, Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLANNING:
This item aligns with the following City Council Strategic Plan Broad Goal: Economic Development.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Brenda Pree
City Manager: Scott Stiles
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Ordinance No. 2124 – Ordinance Establishing the City of Palm Springs Tourism Improvement District Law