CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Regular Meeting Agenda
MAY 27, 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):
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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 Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Two (2) matters
Elsa Alvarez Murillo v. City of Palm Springs, et al; Riv. Sup. Ct. No.
CVPS2500991
Worker’s Compensation Claim (Anthony Harrison) (ADJ13295391, ADJ13295392, ADJ13296039)
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant
to Gov. Code §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 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
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
Two (2) matters
CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT:
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
(A) CARAVANSERAI PROGRAM UPDATE
(B) RAMON ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT ENGAGEMENT 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 (Agenda Items Only | Non-Public Hearing Items): 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:
1. Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2026.
2. Approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026.
1C. 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 03-28-26 and 04-11-26 TOTALING $5,645,802.35 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 03-26-26 and 04-09- 26 TOTALING $11,207,429.64 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$16,853,231.99 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA”.
1D. RESOLUTIONS CALLING THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF
THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER
3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA AND CITY CHARTER.”
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY
OF RIVERSIDE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE
PURSUANT TO §10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.”
3. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE
OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026.”
1E. A REQUEST BY G&M OIL CO., LLC, FOR A RESOLUTION OF
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) TO SELL BEER,
WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS FOR OFF-SITE
CONSUMPTION (TYPE 21 – OFF-SALE GENERAL) AT AN
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION CONVENIENCE MARKET
LOCATED AT 6600 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE HC,
SECTION 23 (CASE PCN-2026-0001)
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE WOULD BE SERVED BY THE ISSUANCE OF A TYPE 21 (OFF-SALE GENERAL) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
LICENSE AT AN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION CONVENIENCE
MARKET (CHEVRON) LOCATED AT 6600 NORTH INDIAN CANYON
DRIVE (APN: 669-091-019 & 669-091-020) WITHIN CENSUS TRACT NO. 445.24 (CASE NO. PCN-2026-0001)"
1F. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 (24P168) WITH CVL
ECONOMICS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
SERVICES – IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVATION, CODE AND
REGULATORY REVIEW
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approval of Amendment No. 1 (24P168) with CVL Economics for Economic Development Consulting Services -
Implementation Activation, Code and Regulatory Review.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make non- substantive changes to the document and execute the
contract.
1G. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF PALM SPRINGS AND PALM
SPRINGS FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE
TO WAGES, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE PALM SPRINGS
FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION AND THE MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION OF PALM SPRINGS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1,
2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029, SUBJECT TO THE
ASSOCIATION EXECUTING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING, AND ADOPTING SALARY AND BENEFIT
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR UNREPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES SIMILAR AS THOSE OF THE MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION.”.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (”MOU”) and all documents necessary to
effectuate the above action, including the allocation and compensation plans, salary schedules, agreements and
contracts, and any non-substantial MOU language or
reorganization.
1H. APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT MODIFYING ARTICLE 22
OF THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION
MOU TO INCLUDE HOLIDAYS RECOGNIZED
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Side Letter of Agreement between City of Palm Springs and Palm Springs Police Officers’ Association modifying Article 22 of the MOU to reflect current holidays for which members receive holiday- in-lieu pay and clarifying that such compensation is reported to CalPERS in accordance with applicable regulations.
1I. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE (PS&E),
AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE RACQUET CLUB ROAD
RECONFIGURATION, CITY PROJECT 22-21B
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the plans, specifications and estimate, and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Racquet Club Road Reconfiguration, City Project 22-21B;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
1J. APPROVE THE DESERT SUPERBLOOM TEMPORARY MURAL BY
ARTIST CHRIS RAMIREZ ON THE DOWNTOWN SOUTH
PARKING GARAGE LIGHTWELL SOUTH, NORTH, AND WEST
FACING WALLS
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Approve installation of the Desert Superbloom mural project on the south, north, and west facing walls of the South Public Parking Structure, as recommended by the Public Arts Commission. 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to facilitate the installation of the Desert Superbloom mural.
1K. APPROVE A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A REIMBURSEMENT
OF ALL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CONVENTION CENTER
IMPROVEMENTS WITH FUTURE DEBT PROCEEDS IF PAID
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF DEBT
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ISSUE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS
TO BE USED TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR EXPENDITURES PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS”.
1L. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS WITH DESERT
CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND ONYX PAVING
COMPANY, INC. FOR ON-CALL ASPHALT REPAIR AND
REPLACEMENT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Construction Contract No. 26B076 with Desert Concepts Construction, Inc., to provide on-call asphalt repair and replacement services in an amount not to exceed
$960,000 for an initial three-year term commencing on May 28, 2026, and continuing through May 27, 2029, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;
2. Approve Construction Contract No. 26B077 with Onyx Paving Company, Inc., to provide on-call asphalt repair and
replacement services in an amount not to exceed $640,000 for an initial three-year term commencing on May 28, 2026, and continuing through May 27, 2029, with two one-year
extension options at the City’s sole discretion;
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
1M. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT TO MALCOLM
DRILLING COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $319,512.50
FOR NEW MONITORING WELLS, AIRPORT PROJECT PSP 26-
043
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award a Construction Agreement to Malcolm Drilling
Company, Inc., in the amount of $319,512.50 for New
Monitoring Wells, Airport Project PSP 26-043.
2. Direct staff to report all contract change orders to City Council.
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents subject to such changes/revisions
agreeable to the City Manager and City Attorney.
1N. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 550 PASEO DOROTEA
TO SERVE AS AN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FOR THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file report on the April 9, 2026, acquisition of real property located at 550 Paseo Dorotea (Property) to serve as an administration building for the Palm Springs International Airport.
1O. AWARD CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 26B072 WITH
UNIVERSAL GREEN LLC FOR LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDS
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award Contract Services Agreement No. 26B072 with Universal Green LLC to provide landscape and grounds maintenance services of City facilities in an amount not to exceed $733,550 for an initial three-year term commencing on July 1, 2026, and continuing through June 30, 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.
1P. ESTABLISH A POLICY MANDATING AN INDEPENDENT
AUDITING FIRM TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT EVERY TWO FISCAL
YEARS FOR CITY GRANTS AND CONTRACTS
RECOMMENDATION:
By motion, approve a policy mandating an independent auditing firm conduct an internal operational audit over City-funded grants and contracts (key processes, procedures, and internal controls) every two fiscal years.
1Q. ADOPT THE CITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 INVESTMENT
POLICY GOVERNING THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN
INVESTMENT POLICY GOVERNING THE INVESTMENT OF CITY
FUNDS AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 25200”.
Delegate the City Council’s authority to invest and reinvest public funds, and to sell or exchange securities so purchased to the City Treasurer for one year or until earlier revoked by the City Council.
1R. AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH PEOPLE FOR THE
PARKS PALM SPRINGS FOUNDATION, INC. DBA PALM
SPRINGS PARKS FOUNDATION
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with People for the Parks Palm Springs Foundation, Inc., dba Palm Springs Parks Foundation, subject to final City Manager and City Attorney approval, to formalize the partnership between the Foundation and the City of Palm Springs Department of Parks & Recreation.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents.
1S. AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO AMEND
AGREEMENT NO. 25I136 WITH PYRO SPECTACULARS, INC.
FOR FIREWORKS PRODUCTIONS FOR THE CITY'S
INDEPENDENCE DAY AND VETERANS DAY CELEBRATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 25I136 with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for fireworks productions for the City’s Independence Day and Veterans Day celebrations, subject to final City Manager and City Attorney approval, in the total contract amount of $252,000 and extending the agreement term an additional two years through November 30, 2027.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents.
1T. EXTENSION OF THE DISASTER OVERLAY ZONE PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING
PROGRAMS FOR THE DISASTER OVERLAY ZONE AREA.”
1U. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LIAISON APPOINTMENTS;
SUSPENSION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUBCOMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Mayor Soto and Councilmember Bernstein as Economic
Development liaisons and to suspend the Economic Development Subcommittee.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. DELINQUENT WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Adopt Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING CERTAIN WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS TO BE
DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF THESE
ACCOUNTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLLS FOR
COLLECTION."
2B. RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS TO ESTABLISH THE PALM SPRINGS TOURISM
INFRASTRUCTURE DISTRICT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Hold a final hearing, declaring results of majority protest proceedings; and
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL (COUNCIL) OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS (CITY)
DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST PROCEEDINGS
AND ESTABLISHING THE PALM SPRINGS TOURISM
INFRASTRUCTURE DISTRICT (PSTID)”.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
3A. GENERAL FUND, AIRPORT, AND CAPITAL 3RD QUARTER OF
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET UPDATE AND FORECAST
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File.
3B. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.45 OF THE
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE HUMAN
RIGHTS COMMISSION”
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and
2. Introduce on first reading Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.45 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION”
3C. 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:
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County of Riverside ) ss.
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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 05/20/2026, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures.
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE
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