CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: JUNE 24, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2131, TO
EXPAND THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD, AND
ORDINANCE NO. 2132, TO EXPAND THE AIRPORT COMMISSION
FROM: Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
BY: Brenda Pree, City Clerk
SUMMARY:
This is the second reading of two ordinances seeking to expand the Historic Site Preservation Board (Ordinance No. 2131) and Airport Commission (Ordinance No. 2132).
Ordinance No. 2131 seeks to amend Section 8.05.040 and Section 8.05.050 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code by expanding the Historic Site Preservation Board, adding one alternate member. Ordinance No. 2132 seeks to amend Section 2.16.020 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code by expanding the Airport Commission from nineteen to twenty members – nineteen voting members and one non-voting member representing Visit Greater Palm Springs.
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Waive the second reading of the text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2131 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 8.05.040 AND
8.05.050 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPAND THE
HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD TO EIGHT MEMBERS, ADDING ONE ALTERNATE MEMBER.”
2) Waive the second reading of the text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2132 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.16.020 OF
THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPAND THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION TO TWENTY MEMBERS,
NINETEEN VOTING MEMBERS AND ONE NON-VOTING MEMBER
REPRESENTING VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS.”
City Council Staff Report
June 24, 2026 -- Page 2
Second Reading – Ordinance Expanding Historic Site Preservation Board and Airport Commission BACKGROUND:
On June 10, 2026, Ordinance No. 2131 and Ordinance No. 2132 were introduced for first reading, as noted below:
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 4 – 0, to:
1. Introduce and conduct a first reading of, by title only, Ordinance No. 2131 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 8.05.040 AND 8.05.050
OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPAND THE HISTORIC
SITE PRESERVATION BOARD TO EIGHT MEMBERS, ADDING ONE
ALTERNATE MEMBER.”
2. Introduce and conduct a first reading of, by title only, Ordinance No. 2132 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.16.020 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPAND THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION TO TWENTY MEMBERS,
NINETEEN VOTING MEMBERS AND ONE NON-VOTING MEMBER
REPRESENTING VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS.”
AYES: Councilmember deHarte, Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
FISCAL IMPACT:
This proposed Ordinances are not expected to have significant financial impacts. There may be some additional costs associated with supporting and administering a larger board/commission, including preparation of materials for meetings, additional documentation, and potentially increased staff time for coordination and communication.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Brenda Pree
City Manager: Scott Stiles
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Ordinance No. 2131 to Expand the Historic Site Preservation Board B. Ordinance No. 2132 to Expand the Airport Commission