CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Regular Meeting Agenda
APRIL 22, 2026
4:00 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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4:00 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)
One (1) matter
Palm Springs Promenade, LLC v City of Palm Springs, American Arbitration Association Case No. 01-23-0002-5716
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)
146 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (APN:
513-092-010)
City Negotiator: Scott Stiles, City Manager, and Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney
Negotiating parties: Michael Braun, Town & Country Center, LLC Under negotiation: 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
CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT:
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
A. BLUE ZONES PALM SPRINGS PROJECT 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. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
1B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2026.
1C. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
PROCEDURES FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO CITY
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, AND PROCEDURES FOR MAKING
APPOINTMENTS THERETO, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
18804.”
1D. RATIFY THE NOMINATION OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO
THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
Reappoint Margaret Park, representing the County of Riverside, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission, effective immediately, for a term ending June 30, 2029.
1E. 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 03-14-26 TOTALING $2,689,246.58 AND
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 03-12-26 TOTALING
$11,653,993.99 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT $14,343,240.57
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA”.
1F. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS
FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of March 1 through March 31, 2026.
1G. ACCEPTANCE OF 2025 SLURRY SEAL, CITY PROJECT 25-02
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept the public works improvement identified as 2025 Slurry Seal, City Project No. 25-02, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for the 2025 Slurry Seal Project, City Project No. 25-02.
1H. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23P173 WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND
ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 FOR THE
DEMUTH PARK PICKLEBALL COURT EXPANSION, CITY
PROJECT NO. 22-24
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services
Agreement No. 23P173 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $60,000, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $468,195 for the Demuth Park Pickleball Expansion, City Project No. 22-24; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
1I. APPROVAL OF A NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING
REQUEST FOR TOLEDO AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000
AND AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENT
TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a traffic calming request for the Toledo Avenue Neighborhood, which consists of the installation of two electronic speed feedback signs, one on the east side and one
on the west side of S. Toledo Ave, between E. Sierra Way and Madrona Dr.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
1J. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT NO. 25S225 WITH CONVENTIONAL WISDOM
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services
Agreement No. 25S225 with Conventional Wisdom Corp. for an additional amount of $150,000, for a revised contract not- to-exceed total of $300,000, and extend the contract term one-year through July 20, 2027; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. HISTORIC DESIGNATION – FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST
SCIENTIST
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Close the public hearing and adopt Resolution entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING FIRST CHURCH OF
CHRIST SCIENTIST, AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC
RESOURCE HSPB #170, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 508-
191-030).
2B. CDBG 2026–2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the Public Hearing for public testimony.
2. Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE 2026-2027 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 IN THE AMOUNT OF $337,285;
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN AND BUDGET
TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE FUNDING
APPROVAL/AGREEMENT WITH HUD – GRANT # B-26-MC-06-
0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $337,285; AND TO EXECUTE THE
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS AND ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY.”
3. Approve the revised CDBG Owner Occupied Home
Rehabilitation Program Guidelines.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to make minor non- substantive changes and to execute all necessary documents.
2C. HOTEL OPERATIONS COVENANT – TERRA PALM SPRINGS
HOTEL
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Approve a Hotel Operations Covenant Agreement with Terra Palm Springs Hotel located at 888 N Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs.
3. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make non- substantive changes as needed and execute all necessary documents.
2D. HOTEL OPERATIONS COVENANT – THE CACTAI PALM
SPRINGS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Approve a Hotel Operations Covenant Agreement with 312 Monte Vista, LLC, dba The Cactai Palm Springs.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to make non-
substantive changes and execute all necessary documents related to the subsidy.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
3A. DISCUSSION OF CITY MAYORAL POSITION
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file this report and provide direction to Staff as appropriate.
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 5:00pm on 04/15/2026, 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
Pursuant to G.C. Section 65009(b)(2) if you challenge any action taken concerning a public hearing item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
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