(DRAFT MEETING MINUTES)
March 11, 2026
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Soto on March 11, 2026, at 5:49 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Andre Bravo, student, led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Jeffrey Bernstein, Councilmember Ron deHarte, Councilmember Grace Garner, Mayor Naomi Soto, Mayor Pro Tem David Ready
Absent: None
City Staff
Present:
Scott Stiles, City Manager; Teresa Gallavan, Assistant City Manager; Flinn Fagg, Assistant City Manager; Jeremy Hammond, Deputy City Manager; Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney; Michael Torres, Police Lieutenant; and Brenda Pree, City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PRESENTATIONS:
A. LEADERSHIP COACHELLA VALLEY PROGRAM UPDATE
PROCLAMATIONS:
Mayor Soto announced the issuance of the following proclamation(s):
March 2 nd was proclaimed as QVC Day.
March 10 th was proclaimed as Michael Childers Day.
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ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
Accept the Agenda with the removal of Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1M, 1R, 1S, and 1T for separate discussion, with Consent Calendar Item No. 1L tabled.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte, Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Closed Session of the City Council of March 11, 2026, was called to order by Mayor Soto at 3:32 PM.
The meeting convened into Closed Session to discuss the following items as listed on the Closed Session Meeting Agenda, with no reportable action:
CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one (1) matter.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there were two (2) matters.
Palm Springs Promenade, LLC v City of Palm Springs, American Arbitration Association Case No. 01-23-0002-5716
Ozzy Duran v. City of Palm Springs, Riv. Sup. Ct. Case No. CVPS2509011 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 165 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
(APN: 513-092-009)
149 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
(APN: 513-092-003)
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City Negotiator:
Negotiating parties:
Under negotiation:
146 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (APN:
513-092-010)
Scott Stiles, City Manager, and
Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney
Michael Braun, Town & Country Center, LLC
Price and Terms
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
Councilmember Bernstein recused from the Palm Springs Promenade closed session item.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items Only):
Michael Pitkin, Matthew Bousquette, and Rosario Avila provided oral testimony.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item Nos. 1M, 1R, 1S, and 1T for separate discussion, with Item No. 1L tabled. 1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2026.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
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1B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS,
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25379 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS/DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 01-31-26
TOTALING $2,743,033.38 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 01-26-26, 01-29-26, AND 02-02-26 TOTALING $8,287,112.84, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $11,030,146.22 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA”.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE JOINT EXERCISE
POWERS AGREEMENT WHICH ESTABLISHED THE EASTERN
RIVERSIDE COUNTY INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS
AUTHORITY (ERICA)
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25380 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, TERMINATING THE JOINT EXERCISE POWERS AGREEMENT
WHICH ESTABLISHED THE EASTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY INTEROPERABLE AUTHORITY."
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1D. RATIFYING THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS LINE RATE PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 3.39.050
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25381 entitled, "A
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CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS LINE RATE PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE §3.39.050
APPROVED BY VOTERS BY MEASURE “G”.”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1E. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 39219 TO SUBDIVIDE PROPERTY BY
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25382 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 39219 TO SUBDIVIDE CITY- OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT APN 680-020-036, GENE AUTRY TRAIL (1400-1500 BLOCK), IN SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST.”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1F. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT NO. 24B101 WITH TIMBERLINE GSE, INC. TO
PURCHASE FOUR SWITCHBACK PASSENGER BOARDING RAMPS
FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract Services Agreement No. 24B101 with Timberline GSE, Inc. to purchase four switchback passenger boarding ramps, including two years of warranty and maintenance services, for the Palm Springs International Airport for an additional amount of $278,000 for a revised contract amount not to exceed $556,000, and extend the contract term for two years, June 17, 2024, through June 16, 2028.
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2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1G. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PETITION
CERTIFICATION OF OLD LAS PALMAS UNDERGROUND UTILITY
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2, INITIATE FORMATION OF THE
DISTRICT AND PROCEED WITH ASSESSMENT ENGINEER’S REPORT
AND BALLOTING
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Staff recommends the City Council find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302 (d) (conversion of overhead electric utility distribution system facilities to underground including connection to existing overhead electric utility distribution lines where the surface is restored to the condition existing prior to the undergrounding).
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25383 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING PETITION OF OLD LAS PALMAS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2”.
3. Authorize staff to collect deposits from the Old Las Palmas Neighborhood in an amount sufficient to order the necessary Assessment Engineering Services from our on-call Assessment Engineer to prepare the Engineer’s Report in compliance with Proposition 218.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1H. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $280,000 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. A8865 WITH ST.
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FRANCIS ELECTRIC, LLC, FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR
2025-2026
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 5 to Contract Services Agreement No. 8865 with St. Francis Electric, LLC, increasing the maximum annual contract amount by $280,000 for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026;
2. Appropriate $280,000 from the Measure A Traffic Safety Project balance; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1I. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE LEASE WITH MIZELL CENTER, LOCATED AT 480 SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, TO EXTEND LEASE AN
ADDITIONAL TWENTY (20) YEARS
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Lease with Mizell Center to extend the term an additional twenty years.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1J. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING
AND LEASE AGREEMENT NO. 25L083 WITH ALCLEAR, LLC DBA
CLEAR, TO ADJUST COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY FEE BASED UPON CPI, INCLUDE 10% COMMISSION ON MEET AND ASSIST FEE, AND TO
INCREASE THE MINIMUM ANNUAL GUARANTEE TO $131,000 FOR
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BIOMETRIC PASSENGER SCREENING SERVICES AT THE PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to a Non-Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement No. 25L083 with Alclear, LLC dba CLEAR to adjust Commercial Activity Fee based upon CPI, include 10% commission on Meet and Assist Fee, and increase the Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) for biometric screening services at the Palm Springs International Airport (Airport/PSP).
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents subject to such changes/revisions agreeable to the City Manager and City Attorney.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1K. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO LICENSE AGREEMENT A9460
WITH MOBILEMONEY, INC. TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2026 FOR AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE (ATM)
SERVICES AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve retroactively Amendment No. 2 to License Agreement No.
A9460 with MobileMoney, Inc. to extend the term through December 31, 2026, for automated teller machine (ATM) services at the Palm Springs International Airport.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents subject to such changes/revisions agreeable to the City Manager and City Attorney.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
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1L. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 26Q021 WITH
DALEY STRATEGIES, LLC FOR CITY ADMINISTRATION STRATEGIC
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT NO. 26Q022 FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS FOR
PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER RENOVATION AND
EXPANSION PROJECT
Item No. 1L was tabled.
1M. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. A9145 WITH MOHAWK COMMERCIAL, INC., FOR SYSTEMWIDE
FLOORING AND INSTALLATION SERVICES
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember deHarte, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A9145 (Attachment A) with Mohawk Commercial, Inc, to provide systemwide flooring and installation services for the Public Works Department for an additional amount of $445,000 and for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $995,000, and extending the term through June 14, 2027; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1N. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
ACCENTURE INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPITAL PROJECTS LLC, FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PUBLIC OUTREACH,
INSPECTION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,933,034.52 AND APPROVAL OF THE CALTRANS FUNDING
COMMITMENT LETTER FOR THE RAMON ROAD WIDENING (FROM
SAN LUIS REY DR. TO LANDAU BLVD.) INCLUDING THE
WHITEWATER RIVER BRIDGE WIDENING, CITY PROJECT NO. 08-
25, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (040)
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLC, in the amount of City Council Minutes March 11, 2026
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$5,933,034.52 for construction management, inspection, public outreach, and materials testing services;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Local Agency AC Commitment Block of the Caltrans Funding Commitment Letter regarding the cash management policy for projects over $35 Million; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1O. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2127 OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION
12.28.055 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING
VEHICLE COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Waive the second reading of the text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2127, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 12.28.055 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING VEHICLE COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY TO PROMOTE TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND PROTECT RESIDENTIAL PARKING.”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1P. APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 CSA 152 SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT RATE
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25384 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND REAFFIRMING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND SETTING OF RATES FOR COUNTY SERVICE AREA 152 FOR FISCAL City Council Minutes March 11, 2026
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YEAR 2026/2027 TO FUND THE CITY’S NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT IN ORDER TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE CITY’S DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEMS.”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1Q. APPROVAL OF TWO GRANTS OF EASEMENT TO SPECTRUM PACIFIC WEST LLC ACROSS CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 305 NORTH CIVIC DRIVE (APN: 502-100-026 AND 502-100-028,
AIRPORT PROPERTY)
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve an Agreement with Spectrum Pacific West LLC granting an easement to install underground communication facilities across a portion of City-owned property, leased to Enterprise, and identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 502-100-026.
2. Approve an Agreement with Spectrum Pacific West LLC granting an easement to install underground communication facilities across a portion of City-owned property, leased to Enterprise, and identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 502-100-028.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designated staff to execute all documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1R. RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT 25B480 OF AN
EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,103,944 TO SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION FOR
AIRPORT PROJECT PSP 26-10, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF
ESCALATORS
Motion by Councilmember Bernstein, Second by Councilmember deHarte, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
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1. Ratify Construction Agreement 25B480 for Airport Project PSP 26- 10, for the Removal and Replacement of Escalators, (“the Project”).
2. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $110,394 with all change orders reported to the City Council.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1S. APPROVE THE FUNDING OF TWO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS FROM MEASURE J FUNDS FOR THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember deHarte, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve the funding of two capital improvement projects from Measure J funds in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the Palm Springs International Airport.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1T. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 26P019
WITH CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR NON-
DISCRETIONARY PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES
Motion by Councilmember Bernstein, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 26P019 with Chandler Asset Management, Inc. for Non-Discretionary Portfolio Advisory Services in an amount not to exceed $514,200 for the initial three City Council Minutes March 11, 2026
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(3) years, with two (2) one-year options to extend at the City’s discretion;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. AN APPLICATION BY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION OF “THE HAL FORREST RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT
608 SOUTH INDIAN TRAIL (APN 508-152-001), CASE HSPB #175 Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Close the public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 25385 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE HAL FORREST
RESIDENCE, LOCATED AT 608 SOUTH INDIAN TRAIL, AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #175, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS (APN 508-152-001).”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
2B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2026–2027 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN AND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
Michael Pitkin provided public hearing testimony.
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Open the Public Hearing for testimony.
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2. Review the draft 2026-2027 CDBG Budget and Annual Action Plan and provide direction to staff.
3. Schedule a Public Hearing for April 22, 2026, to consider for approval and adoption of the 2026-2027 CDBG Budget and Annual Action Plan.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
3A. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS
5.27.050(D) AND 5.27.040(D), (E) AND (F) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING THE CITY’S HOTEL INCENTIVE
PROGRAM
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, Second by Councilmember
deHarte, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Waive the full reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 2128 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
5.27.050(D) AND 5.27.040(D), (E), AND (F) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING THE CITY’S HOTEL OPERATIONS
INCENTIVE PROGRAM”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
3B. APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND
FUNDING COMMITMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000 FOR
DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 72-UNIT AFFORDABLE
SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 1555 E. ALEJO ROAD IN
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember deHarte, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
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1. Approve a funding commitment in the amount of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) to Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation to provide permanent financing for the development of a 100 percent affordable housing community located at 1555 East Alejo Road in the City of Palm Springs.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Funding Commitment Letter and other necessary documents to facilitate the funding commitment.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
3C. AMENDMENT TO SETTLEMENT/DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND SELENE PALM
SPRINGS, LLC
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve the First Amendment to the 2023 Dream Hotel Settlement and Development Agreement with Selene, Inc.; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any non- substantive changes as needed and to execute the Amendment.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
3D. ORCHID TREE HOTEL PROJECT COVENANT AGREEMENT
MILESTONE UPDATE
Received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (Non-Agenda Items):
Michael Pitkin and Rosario Avila provided oral testimony.
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CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENTS, REPORTS, & AGENDA DEVELOPMENT:
A. TENTATIVE UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
City Manager Stiles and the City Council discussed the tentative meeting schedule and agenda items for upcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned the Regular Meeting of March 11, 2026, at 8:41 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk