CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Regular Meeting Agenda
MARCH 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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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 or [email protected]. 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 – INITIATION OF
LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(D)(4)
One (1) matter
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(D)(2)
Two (2) matters
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION,
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
Two (2) matters
Stephen Weaver v. City of Palm Springs, et al, Riv. Superior Court No.
CVPS2508986
Worker’s Compensation Claim # 17-132650, 18-138554, 20-152742, 22-163568, 23-175432 (Alvaro Canchola) (ADJ18511120,
ADJ13584513 and ADJ18511119)
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 organization:
Palm Springs Firefighters Association
Palm Springs Fire Management Association
Public Employees Association of Palm Springs
Management Association of Palm Springs
CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT:
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
A. VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS UPDATE
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 March 11, 2026
1B. RATIFY THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF INDIO AND
THE CITY OF COACHELLA TO THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Reappoint Rick Wise, representing the City of Indio, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission, effective immediately, for a term ending March 31, 2029.
2. Appoint Yadira Perez, representing the City of Coachella, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission, effective immediately, for a term ending December 31, 2026.
1C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE
ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH
FEBRUARY 28, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of February 1 through February 28, 2026.
1D. 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 02-14-
26 TOTALING $2,742,790.06 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS DATED 02-12-26 TOTALING $6,000,998.72 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $8,743,788.78 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA”.
1E. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE
(PS&E), AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE 2026
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 26-01
(MEASURE J FUNDS)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the plans, specifications & estimate, and
authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 26-01 (“the
Project”); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
1F. APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT MEMORANDA
NOS. 4, 5, AND 6 TO THE WASTEWATER SERVICES
AGREEMENT (OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE NO. A6804)
BETWEEN VEOLIA WATER WEST OPERATING SERVICES,
INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, AND THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the Administrative Contract Memoranda
authorizing the budget increases; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all required documents.
1G. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26B040 WITH
DESERT FIRE EXTINGUISHER CO. INC., FOR
COMPREHENSIVE FIRE SUPPRESSION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Construction Contract No. 26B040 with Desert Fire Extinguisher Co., Inc., to provide comprehensive fire suppression services for an amount not to exceed
$975,000 beginning April 1, 2026, through March 31,
2029, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
1H. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) RAPIDVIEW
MAINLINE CCTV CAMERA TRUCK
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc., for the purchase of one (1) new Ford F-550 4x2 with a 16' box, equipped with a
RapidView LLC IBAK PANORAMO 4K + HD mainline CCTV
camera system, in an amount not to exceed $746,488.09,
inclusive of a 10% contingency.
2. After delivery of the new vehicle, declare the existing vehicle (Unit 435) being replaced as surplus, waive the equipment requirements of 7.07.020 (5) of the Palm
Springs Municipal Code and approve the surplus
equipment to go directly to auction as authorized by the City Manager or designee.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
1I. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 23C004 WITH TK ELEVATOR
CORPORATION FOR ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 5 to Cooperative Purchase
Agreement No. 23C004 with TK Elevator Corporation to
provide elevator and escalator maintenance and repair
services for the Palm Springs International Airport for an additional amount of $66,721.16 and for a revised
contract amount not to exceed $737,908.48, and extend
the term for one year through April 2, 2027.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
1J. A REQUEST BY THE OWNERS OF TWO HISTORIC
PROPERTIES FOR APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC
PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING
ONE UNIT WITHIN THE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES
HISTORIC DISTRICT (HSPB # 145 / HD-9) AT 1995
SOUTH CAMINO REAL AND 2455 SOUTHRIDGE DRIVE
(HSPB #162)
RECOMMENDATION:
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. 1995 Camino Real (Country Club Estates), APN:
511-150-015.
b. 2455 Southridge Drive, APN: 510-260-024.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreements with the County of Riverside.
1K. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FORM 130
DESIGNATING PERSONNEL TO ACT AS THE AGENT FOR
THE CITY WHEN SEEKING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AFTER
A DISASTER
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve CalOES Form 130 Disaster Designees as the City Manager, Fire Chief, and Director of Finance and Treasury.
2. Direct the City Clerk to certify the CalOES Form 130.
3. Direct the Emergency Management Coordinator to
transmit CalOES Form 130 to the California Office of
Emergency Services.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. APPLICATION BY LUCIEN WOLFF FOR HISTORIC SITE
DESIGNATION OF “THE EDMUND GOULDING RESIDENCE”
LOCATED AT 1752 RIDGE ROAD, (APN 513-352-002)
CASE: HSPB #171 (SY)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE EDMUND
GOULDING RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1752 RIDGE ROAD,
AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB
#171, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 513-352-002)”.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
3A. REVIEW OF PRESCOTT PRESERVE FIRE
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
3B. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
11.82.130(J)(1) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITIES FOR NON-
CONSENSUAL TOWS
RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce Ordinance amending Section 11.82.130(j)(1) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code regarding vehicle storage facilities for non-consensual tows, and schedule the Ordinance for adoption at a subsequent meeting.
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 6:00 PM, on March 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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