CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: April 8, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2129, AMENDING SECTION 11.82.130(j)(1) OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LOCATION OF VEHICLE STORAGE
FACILITIES FOR NON-CONSENSUAL TOWS
FROM: Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
BY: City Clerk
SUMMARY:
This is the second reading of an ordinance amending Section 11.82.130(j)(1) to allow contractors providing official police tow services to have vehicle storage facilities within City limits or within ten miles of City limits. This Ordinance would broaden the universe of potential bidders for these services, which would create more competition and more competitive tow rates for the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of the text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2129 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 11.82.130(j)(1) OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITIES FOR NON-CONSENSUAL TOWS".
BACKGROUND:
On March 25, 2026, Ordinance No. 2129 was introduced for first reading as noted below:
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, 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. 2129 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
11.82.130(j)(1) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITIES FOR NONCONSENSUAL TOWS.”
City Council Staff Report
April 8, 2026 -- Page 2
Second Reading and Adoption of Ord. No. 2129 - Vehicle Storage Facilities for Non-Consensual Tows AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte, Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Brenda Pree
City Manager: Scott Stiles
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Ordinance No. 2129 – Amending Section 11.82.130(j)(1) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code regarding location of vehicle storage facilities for non-consensual tows.