CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: JUNE 10, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2130 AMENDING CHAPTER 2.45 “HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION” TO TITLE 2 SUPERSEDING THE EXISTING CHAPTER 2.45 “HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION” OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
FROM: Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
BY: Jeremy Hammond, Deputy City Manager
SUMMARY:
This is the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 2.45 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, “Human Rights Commission”.
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2130 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT CHAPTER 2.45 “HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION” TO TITLE 2 SUPERSEDING THE EXISTING CHAPTER 2.45 “HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION” OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE.”
BACKGROUND:
On May 27, 2026, Ordinance No. 2130 was introduced with amendments for first reading, as noted below:
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 2130, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT CHAPTER 2.45 “HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION” TO TITLE 2 SUPERSEDING THE EXISTING CHAPTER 2.45 “HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION” OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE.”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte, Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
City Council Staff Report
June 10, 2026 -- Page 2
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2130 to Amend Human Rights Commission NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLANNING:
This item aligns with the following City Council Strategic Plan Broad Goal: Overarching Principle of Social Equity.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
REVIEWED BY:
Deputy City Manager: Jeremy Hammond
City Manager: Scott Stiles
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Ordinance No. 2130 – Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.45 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code