(DRAFT MEETING MINUTES)
May 27, 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 May 27, 2026, at 5:34 PM.
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; Andrew Mills, Chief of Police; Brenda Pree, City Clerk; and Evelyn Beltran, Chief Deputy City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PRESENTATIONS:
(A) CARAVANSERAI PROGRAM UPDATE
Franzene Minott with Caravanserai provided an update.
(B) RAMON ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT ENGAGEMENT UPDATE
Josh Zipperman, Burke Rix Communications, provided an update.
PROCLAMATIONS:
Mayor Soto announced the issuance of the following proclamations:
May 14, 2026, was proclaimed Harvey Milk Day.
Karolee Hodgen was recognized on May 15, 2026.
May 16, 2026, was proclaimed 29-PSP.
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4 Larry Bohannan was recognized on May 17th, 2026.
May 22, 2026, was proclaimed National Poppy Day.
The 25th Anniversary of America’s First LGBTW Veterans Memorial Day was recognized on May 25, 2026.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Accept the Agenda with the removal of Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1E, 1I, and 1U for separate discussion, with Item No. 1F 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 May 27, 2026, was called to order by Mayor Soto at 3:31 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 – EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Under existing facts and circumstances, there were 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)
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4 City Negotiator: Scott Stiles, City Manager and
Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney
Negotiating parties: Michael Braun, Town & Country Center, LLC Under negotiation: Price and Terms
Councilmember Bernstein recused from the conference with real property negotiators closed session item (negotiating parties: Michael Braun and Town & Country, LLC).
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)
Under existing facts and circumstances, there were two (2) matters.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY (Agenda Items Only | Non-Public Hearing Items):
Jeff Taylor, Michael Howard, Michael Joseph Pitkin, Tom McGlone, Don Soja, John Siegel, Lorraine Becker, Lolly Mitchell, Diane Mailey, and Katherine Hatch provided oral testimony.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item Nos. 1E, 1I, and 1U for separate discussion, with Item No. 1F tabled
1A. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Approve
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
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4 NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2026.
2. Approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS,
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25397 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”.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
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
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4 Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25398 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 Resolution No. 25399 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 Resolution No. 25400 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.”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
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)
The item failed.
1F. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 (24P168) WITH CVL ECONOMICS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES –
IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVATION, CODE AND REGULATORY REVIEW
The item was tabled.
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4 1G. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION OF PALM SPRINGS AND PALM SPRINGS
FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25401 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.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1H. APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT MODIFYING ARTICLE 22 OF THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION MOU TO
INCLUDE HOLIDAYS RECOGNIZED
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: 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.
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4 AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte, Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1I. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE (PS&E), AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE RACQUET CLUB ROAD
RECONFIGURATION, CITY PROJECT 22-21B
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
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.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1J. APPROVE THE DESERT SUPERBLOOM TEMPORARY MURAL BY
ARTIST CHRIS RAMIREZ ON THE DOWNTOWN SOUTH PARKING
GARAGE LIGHTWELL SOUTH, NORTH, AND WEST FACING WALLS
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: 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.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
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4 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
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25402 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”.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1L. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS WITH DESERT CONCEPTS
CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC. FOR ON-
CALL ASPHALT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT SERVICES
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
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.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
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4 ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
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
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
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.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1N. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 550 PASEO DOROTEA TO
SERVE AS AN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FOR THE PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: 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.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
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4 1O. AWARD CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 26B072 WITH
UNIVERSAL GREEN LLC FOR LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDS
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
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.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1P. ESTABLISH A POLICY MANDATING AN INDEPENDENT AUDITING
FIRM TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT EVERY TWO FISCAL YEARS FOR CITY
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: 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.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1Q. ADOPT THE CITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 INVESTMENT POLICY
GOVERNING THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25403 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN INVESTMENT POLICY GOVERNING THE City Council Minutes May 27, 2026
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4 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.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
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
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
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.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
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
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 25I136 with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for fireworks productions for the City’s City Council Minutes May 27, 2026
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4 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.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1T. EXTENSION OF THE DISASTER OVERLAY ZONE PROGRAMS
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25404 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING PROGRAMS FOR THE DISASTER OVERLAY ZONE AREA.”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1U. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LIAISON APPOINTMENTS; SUSPENSION
OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, Second by Councilmember
Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Appoint Mayor Soto and Councilmember Bernstein as Economic Development liaisons and to suspend the Economic Development Subcommittee.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
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4 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. DELINQUENT WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25405 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."
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
2B. RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS TO ESTABLISH THE PALM SPRINGS TOURISM
INFRASTRUCTURE DISTRICT
RECESS / RECONVENE:
The City Council recessed at 8:55 PM and reconvened at 9:15 PM.
Motion by Councilmember Bernstein, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Hold a final hearing, declaring results of majority protest proceedings; and
2. Adopt a Resolution No. 25406 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)”.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
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4 RECUSED: None
Caleb Ragan, Andrew Jay, Michael Green, Robert Morales, Greg Sowizdrzal, Mike Heredia, Marisa Holladay, Michael Braun, Emmanuelle Chandler, Shon Tomlin, Ryan Fischer, and Heather Carson provided oral testimony.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
3A. GENERAL FUND, AIRPORT, AND CAPITAL 3RD QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET UPDATE AND FORECAST
Received and filed.
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”
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and
2. Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 2130 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”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
3C. DISCUSSION OF CITY MAYORAL POSITION AND REPORT FROM AD
HOC SUBCOMMITTEE
Received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (Non-Agenda Items):
Michael Joseph Pitkin provided oral testimony.
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4 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 May 27, 2026, at 10:46 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk