CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Regular Meeting Agenda
FEBRUARY 25, 2026
3:30 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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At approximately 10:00 p.m., the City Council will determine the number of speakers who wish to address the City Council during Public Comment for non-Agenda Items and determine which agenda items will be considered before the 11:00 p.m. adjournment time.
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION:
CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER:
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION (Council Chamber):
The City Council welcomes public input. Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items by contacting the City Clerk's Office 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.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (Small Conference Room):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following described matter(s) will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation.
CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION,
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Three (3) matters
Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility v. City of Palm Springs, et al, Riv. Superior Court No. CVRI2506980
Jennifer Gianerakis v. City of Palm Springs, Riv. Superior Court No.
CVPS2406892
Palm Springs Promenade, LLC v City of Palm Springs, American Arbitration Association Case No. 01-23-0002-5716
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators:
Scott Stiles, City Manager
Stephanie George, Human Resources Director
Peter Brown, Legal Counsel
Employee
organizations:
Palm Springs Firefighters Association
Palm Springs Fire Management Association
Public Employees Association of Palm Springs
Management Association of Palm Springs
Palm Springs Police Officers Association
(PSPOA)
Palm Springs Police Management Association
(PSPMA)
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property:
City Negotiator:
Negotiating
parties:
Under
negotiation:
125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs
Scott Stiles, City Manager and Jeff Ballinger, City
Attorney
Michael Braun, Grit Development
Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF
LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(4)
One (1) matter
CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT:
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
A. REVIEW OF PUBLIC COMMENT RELATED TO ZONING
CODE UPDATE
PROCLAMATIONS:
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.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
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.
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.
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026.
1B. 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 01-17-
26 TOTALING $2,679,170.78 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS DATED 01-15-26 TOTALING $6,530,898.98 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $9,210,069.76 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA”.
1C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE
ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1 THROUGH
JANUARY 31, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of January 1 through January 31, 2026.
1D. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER
5.27 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
RESTRUCTURING THE CITY’S HOTEL OPERATIONS
INCENTIVE PROGRAM (CITYWIDE)
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the full reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and conduct a second reading of Ordinance No. 2126, “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”
1E. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENTS NO. 26B015
AND 26B016 WITH ADVANTAGE TOTAL PROTECTION, INC.
FOR ALARM MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 26B015 with
Advantage Total Protection, Inc. to provide alarm monitoring and maintenance services for the Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed $525,000, for an initial three-year term from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2029, with two optional one-year extensions at the City’s sole discretion.
2. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 26B016 with
Advantage Total Protection, Inc. to provide alarm monitoring and maintenance services for the Aviation Department in an amount not to exceed $75,000, for an initial three-year term from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2029, with two optional one-year extensions at the City’s sole discretion.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
1F. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO.
26P020 WITH AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., FOR
COMPREHENSIVE SHADE & HEAT MITIGATION PLAN
CONSULTING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 26P020 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for comprehensive shade & heat mitigation plan consulting services for a term commencing on February 26, 2026, and continuing through February 25, 2028, for an amount not to exceed $445,814;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
3A. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION
12.28.055 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING VEHICLE SALES ACTIVITY IN THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY
RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce Ordinance adding 12.28.055 to the Palm Springs Municipal Code regulating vehicle sales activity in the public right-of-way, and schedule the Ordinance for adoption at a subsequent meeting.
3B. FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORTS OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the following Financial Audit Reports for the fiscal year June 30, 2025:
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Audit Communication Letter to the City Council
• Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Report
• Housing Successor Audit Communication letter to the City Council
• Public Financing Authority Financial Statements
• Independent Accountant’s Agreed Upon Procedures to
Appropriations (GANN)
• Measure D Independent Accountant’s Agreed Upon Procedures • Measure A Independent Accountant’s Agreed Upon Procedures (Conrad CPA
Firm)
• Measure J Financial Statements and Independent Auditors’ Report
3C. GENERAL FUND, AIRPORT, AND CAPITAL MID-YEAR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File.
3D. UPDATE ON OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the implementation strategy proposed by CVL Economics for the implementation of the Palm Springs Economic Strategic Framework; and,
2. Approve the amount of $285,750 for implementation consulting services from the Economic Development FY 2026 budget.
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.
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.
A. TENTATIVE UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
ADJOURNMENT:
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California )
County of Riverside ) ss.
City of Palm Springs )
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 6:30 p.m., on February 18, 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. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (760) 323-8204
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