CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Regular Meeting Agenda
MAY 12, 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 — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
One (1) matter
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Gov.
Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
One (1) matter
Ana Sosa-Lanz and Raul Sosa-Michel v. City of Palm Springs, et al., Riv.
Sup. Ct. No. CVPS2508198
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Gov. Code
§54956.8
Property:
City
Negotiator:
Negotiating
parties:
Under
negotiation:
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)
Scott Stiles, City Manager and Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney
Michael Braun, Town & Country Center, LLC
Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Gov. Code § 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
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION –
Gov Code §54957
City Manager
City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT:
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
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 22, 2026.
1C. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File.
1D. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY
ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SAFE
STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) PROGRAM FOR THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION
PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Agreement (Federal Award No. 693JJ32640492) with the Federal Highway Administration for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program funding in an amount not to exceed $776,000 for the preparation of the City of Palm Springs Comprehensive Safety Action Plan; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
1E. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE (PS&E),
AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE SOUTH PALM CANYON
DRIVE ROAD RECONFIGURATION, CITY PROJECT 22-21A
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the plans, specifications and estimate, and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the South Palm Canyon Drive Road Reconfiguration, City Project 22-21A; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
1F. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26P038 FOR
PARKING ACCESS AND REVENUE CONTROL SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT AND CONTRACT
SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 26P039 FOR A PREBOOKING AND
RESERVATION SYSTEM WITH SKIDATA, INC., FOR PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Construction Agreement No. 26P038 for Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) equipment,
maintenance, and support for an amount not to exceed
$794,118 for an initial five-year term commencing on May 12, 2026, and continuing through May 11, 2031, with a five-year optional renewal term at the City’s sole discretion.
2. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 26P039 for a Prebooking and Reservation System in an amount not to
exceed $43,780 for an initial five-year term commencing on May 12, 2026, and continuing through May 11, 2031, with a five-year optional renewal term at the City’s sole discretion.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents subject to such changes/revisions
agreeable to the City Manager and City Attorney.
1G. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC, FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC
SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, for on- call traffic signal maintenance services for a not-to-exceed annual amount of $580,000 for routine maintenance, and all other emergency repairs reimbursed at a time/materials cost basis, for an initial three (3) year term, subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
1H. APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT 26C042
WITH BRIGHTLY SOFTWARE, INC. TO PROVIDE FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR ONE YEAR
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement 26C042 (Attachment A) with Brightly Software, Inc., for facilities management software in an amount of $39,708.73 beginning April 1, 2026, continuing through March 31, 2027.
1I. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. 23P056
WITH OFRS, INC., FOR HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT AND SITE
CLEAN-UP SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 23P056 with OFRS, Inc., to provide homeless encampment and site clean- up services for an additional amount of $1,008,000 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $3,888,000 and extend the term of the contract through May 31, 2027; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
1J. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GLOBAL
BUILDERS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $495,976 FOR THE VICTORIA PARK RESTROOM
REPLACEMENT, CITY PROJECT 18-06 (MEASURE J FUNDS)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award a construction contract to Global Builders, Inc., in the amount of $495,976 for the Victoria Park Restroom
Replacement, City Project No. 18-06 (“the Project”);
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
1K. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) GAPVAX JET/VAC
TRUCK AND (1) TRAFFIC CONTROL TRUCK
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Plumbers Depot, Inc., for the purchase of one (1) new 2026 GapVax
combination jet/vac truck, in an amount not to exceed
$976,210.73, inclusive of a 10% contingency.
2. After delivery of the new vehicle, declare the existing vehicle (Unit 4130E) being replaced as surplus, and authorize its reassignment to the Public Works Department for operational use until such a time that the repairs exceed the value of the vehicle, after which the Department of Public Works shall surplus the equipment directly to auction as authorized by the City Manager or designee.
3. Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Fiesta Ford, Inc., for the purchase of (1) new 2026 Ford F-350 traffic control truck, in the amount of $90,491.75, inclusive of a 10%
contingency.
4. After delivery of the new vehicle, declare the existing vehicle (Unit 431) 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 directly to auction as authorized by the City Manager or designee.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
1L. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26C057 WITH
OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY FOR ELEVATOR MAINTINACE AND
REPAIR
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Contract Service Agreement No. 26C057 with Otis Elevator Company for elevator maintenance, repair, and
refurbishment services for the five (5) City-owned and
operated elevators for an amount not to exceed $350,000 for a five-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
1M. ACCEPTANCE OF THE DOWNTOWN PARK FOUNTAIN
SPLASHPAD RENOVATION
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept the public works improvement known as the Downtown Park Fountain Splashpad Renovation Project, as completed in accordance with the Construction Contract; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for the Downtown Park Fountain Splashpad
Renovation Project.
1N. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT NO. 23B079 WITH WEST AVIATION SERVICES –
SAN DIEGO DBA SIERRA AVIATION GROUP FOR BAGGAGE
RELOCATION AND WAYFINDING ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR
THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract Services Agreement No. 23B079 with West Aviation Services - San Diego dba
Sierra Aviation Group to add a supervisor position, establish overtime and holiday rates, define regular working hours and a holiday schedule, extend the term, and account for the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to increase compensation in the amount of $1,498,422.50, for a revised not to exceed amount of $3,608,422.50, for baggage
relocation and wayfinding 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.
1O. APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT 26C069
WITH VERTOSOFT, LLC TO IMPLEMENT OPENGOV SOFTWARE
MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS INCLUDING ENTERPRISE ASSET
MANAGEMENT, 311 CONSTITUENT RELATIONSHIP
MANAGEMENT, CODE ENFORCEMENT, AND PROCUREMENT &
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement 26C069 with
Vertosoft, LLC, for the purchase and implementation of
OpenGov software solutions and related professional services in an amount not to exceed $2,117,383.79 for a five-year term commencing on June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
1P. APPROVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUALIFICATIONS FOR
AS-NEEDED VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES FOR
THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ADOPT A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT AND
SOLICITATION OF RESPONSES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise and solicit responses for as- needed vehicle towing and storage services for the Palm Springs Police Department; and,
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THE ROTATIONAL TOW PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING STAFF
TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT RESPONSES FOR THE PALM
SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT.”
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. AB2561 EMPLOYEE VACANCIES AND RECRUITMENT AND
RETENTION EFFORTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Hold a public hearing and receive and file the annual report on the status of City vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts, as required by Assembly Bill 2561.
2B. APPLICATION BY SAGEWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION OF SAGEWOOD
CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED SOUTH OF NORTH SUNRISE WAY
AND EAST VISTA CHINO, (APN 507-421-033) CASE: HSPB
#166 / HD-13
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 THE SAGEWOOD
CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED SOUTH OF NORTH SUNRISE WAY
AND EAST VISTA CHINO, (HSPB #166 / HD-13), SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS, APN FOR ALL UNITS: 507-422-001 TO 507-
422-076, 507-421-001 TO 507-421-032, AND 507-421-033”
2C. APPLICATION BY EICHOLZ SCOTT FAMILY TRUST FOR
HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION OF “THE SNYDER RESIDENCE”
LOCATED AT 271 WEST MERITO PLACE, (APN 505-301-001)
CASE: HSPB #176
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 THE SNYDER
RESIDENCE, AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC
RESOURCE HSPB #176, SUJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 505-
301-001).
2D. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER SECTION 53083 OF
THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE TO APPROVE A HOTEL
OPERATIONS COVENANT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS AND THE ALCAZAR PALM SPRINGS, LLC PURSUANT
TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.26 OF THE CITY’S HOTEL
OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Approve a Hotel Operations Covenant Agreement with Alcazar Palm Springs located at 622 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm
Springs.
3. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make non- substantive changes and execute all necessary documents related to the subsidy.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
3A. PUBLIC MEETING TO ESTABLISH THE PALM SPRINGS
TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE DISTRICT
RECOMMENDATION:
Hold a public meeting on the formation of the Palm Springs Tourism Infrastructure District (PSTID).
3B. DISCUSSION OF CITY MAYORAL POSITION AND REPORT
FROM AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE
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 05/05/2026, 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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