CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Regular Meeting Agenda
JULY 8, 2026
4:00 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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4:00 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 – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4)
One (1) matter
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
One (1) matter
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Gov. Code
§54956.8
Property:
City
Negotiator:
Negotiating
parties:
Under
negotiation:
APN 677-530-017 (10.32 acres located north
of Ramon Road)
Scott Stiles, City Manager and Jeff Ballinger,
City Attorney
Michael Chesser and Steven Pickett (PSP
Airport, LP)
Price and Terms
CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT:
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
(A) TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION UPDATE BY
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND
CITY ENGINEERING
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:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2026 and Special Meeting Minutes of June 30, 2026.
1C. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT 24I149 WITH VALLEY MAIL DELIVERY FOR MAIL
AND COURIER SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract Services Agreement 24I149 with Valley Mail Delivery for Mail and Courier Services, to extend the contract through June 30, 2027, and add an additional $60,000 for a revised amount not to exceed
$135,000;
2. Waive Palm Springs Municipal Code Sections 7.03.02(1)(d) and 7.03.04, which require a formal solicitation process;
3. Authorize the City Manager of designee to execute all necessary documents.
1D. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE (PS&E), AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE 2026 SLURRY SEAL, CITY
PROJECT NO. 26-02
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the 2026 Slurry Seal, City Project 26-02; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
1E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2133
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 5.25 OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VACATION
RENTALS, AMENDING SECTION 2.50.080 REGARDING
APPEALS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD, AND
ADDING SECTION 3.24.085 APPLYING CALIFORNIA’S SHORT
TERM RENTAL FACILITATOR ACT OF 2025 TO THE CITY
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2133, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 5.25 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VACATION RENTALS, AMENDING SECTION 2.50.080
REGARDING APPEALS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD,
AND ADDING SECTION 3.24.085 APPLYING CALIFORNIA’S SHORT TERM RENTAL FACILITATOR ACT OF 2025 TO THE CITY.”
1F. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH T.Y. LIN INTERNATIONAL, A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION, FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES, AND INSPECTION AND MATERIALS TESTING
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,707,038 FOR THE EAST
PALM CANYON DRIVE BRIDGE, CITY PROJECT NO. 12-04,
FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLS 5282(041)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International in the amount of $2,707,038 for construction management, and inspection and materials testing services contingent on Caltrans acceptance of the T.Y. Lin overhead rate.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
1G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION
NO. 20378, AND DECLARING ALL CITY VOLUNTEERS AND
CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONERS TO BE EMPLOYEES OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR THE PURPOSES OF
WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 20378, AND DECLARING ALL CITY VOLUNTEERS
AND CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONERS TO BE EMPLOYEES OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR THE PURPOSES OF WORKERS'
COMPENSATION INSURANCE.”
1H. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) LENCO BEARCAT
ARMORED VEHICLE
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Lenco Industries, Inc., for the purchase of one (1) new Lenco BearCat armored vehicle, in an amount not to exceed $449,125, inclusive of a 10% contingency; and
2. Once the new Lenco BearCat has been received and placed into service, declare the existing 2006 Lenco BearCat, Unit 074, surplus, waive the disposition requirements of Section
7.08.02 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, and authorize the City Manager or designee to donate or transfer the vehicle, on an “as-is, where-is” basis, to an eligible neighboring city, municipal law enforcement agency, or other public agency, or, if no suitable recipient is identified staff will return to City Council prior to surplus of the 2006 Lenco BearCat; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
1I. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA BOARD OF FORESTRY AND
FIRE PROTECTION'S DESIGNATION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS TO THE FIRE RISK REDUCTION COMMUNITY LIST
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report regarding the City of Palm Springs' inclusion on the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection's Fire Risk Reduction Community List (FRRCL).
1J. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MATRIX AUDIO VISUAL DESIGN,
INC., FOR COUNCIL CHAMBER AV UPGRADES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Construction Contract 26B127 (Attachment A) with Matrix Audio Visual Designs, Inc., to provide audio visual (AV) upgrades related construction services in an amount not to exceed $399,070.80;
2. Approve Contract Service Agreement 26B128 (Attachment B) with Matrix Audio Visual Designs, Inc., to provide preventive maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $90,861 for an initial three-year term commencing on the issuance of a notice to proceed (following the one-year warranty period upon completion of 26B127), with two one-year extension options at the City sole discretion;
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
1K. A REQUEST BY THE OWNERS OF FOUR HISTORIC
PROPERTIES FOR APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC
PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING 1633
VIA ROBERTO MIGUEL (HSPB #161), ONE UNIT WITHIN THE
ROYAL HAWAIIAN ESTATES HISTORIC DISTRICT AT 287
TWIN PALMS DRIVE (HSPB # 73 / HD-2), 573 NORTH
CAHUILLA ROAD (HSPB #131), AND 2395 PEBBLE BEACH
DRIVE (HSPB #163)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs and the owners of the
following list of properties:
a. 1633 Via Roberto Miguel APN: 677-233-003.
b. 287 Twin Palms Drive, APN: 511-070-039.
c. 573 N. Cahuilla Road, APN: 505-311-001.
d. 2395 Pebble Beach Drive, APN: 681-242-008.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreements with the
County of Riverside.
1L. AWARD OF A CONTRACT AND APPROVAL OF TASK ORDERS
FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE ROAD
RECONFIGURATION, CITY PROJECT 22-21A, INCLUDING
APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO EAGLE
PAVING, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,210,000; APPROVAL OF
A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREMEENT NO. 25Q198
WITH DCCM INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (FORMERLY
SOUTHSTAR) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $187,466 FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES;
AND APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL
AGREEMENT NO. 23PO41 WITH TSG ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA
THE SOLIS GROUP, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,700
TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT
ADMINISTRATION
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award a construction contract to Eagle Paving LLC (Eagle) in the amount of $2,210,000 for the South Palm Canyon Road Reconfiguration, City Project No. 22-21A (“Project”);
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order for project management and inspection services from an on-call
engineering services firm, DCCM Infrastructure, Inc. (DCCM), in an amount not to exceed $187,466;
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order for Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) administration
services from an on-call CWA firm, TSG Enterprises, Inc., dba The Solis Group, in an amount not to exceed $8,700;
4. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $335,000 with all change orders reported to the City Council; and
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
1M. AWARD OF A CONTRACT AND APPROVAL OF TASK ORDERS
FOR THE RACQUET CLUB ROAD RECONFIGURATION, CITY
PROJECT 22-21B INCLUDING APPROVAL OF A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MATICH CORPORATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $2,702,313; APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER
UNDER ON-CALL AGREMEENT NO. 25Q198 WITH DCCM
INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (FORMERLY SOUTHSTAR) IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $187,466 FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES; AND APPROVAL
OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO 23PO41
WITH TSG ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA THE SOLIS GROUP, IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,700 TO PROVIDE
COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award a construction contract to Matich Corporation (Matich) in the amount of $2,702,313 for the Racquet Club Road
Reconfiguration, City Project No. 22-21B (“Project”);
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order for project management and inspection services from an on-call
engineering services firm, DCCM Infrastructure, Inc. (DCCM), in an amount not to exceed $187,466;
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order for Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) administration
services from an on-call CWA firm, TSG Enterprises, Inc., dba The Solis Group, in an amount not to exceed $8,700;
4. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $420,000 with all change orders reported to the City Council; and
5. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
1N. APPROVE NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND LEASE
AGREEMENT FOR HANGAR SPACE NO. 26L114 WITH THE
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM, INC AT THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the Airport Non-Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement No. 26L114 with the Palm Springs Air Museum,
Inc. (Attachment A) for the lease of 5,927 square feet of hangar floor space at $4.56 per square foot per year, effective July 1, 2026 through July 31, 2028 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 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT NO. 25Q414 WITH LMN/O2 JOINT-VENTURE
FOR CONVENTION CENTER ARCHITECTURAL AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services
Agreement No. 25Q414 (Attachment A) with LMN/o2 Joint-
Venture to provide architectural and engineering services for the convention center renovation and expansion project for an additional amount of $6,309,988.20 and a revised contract
amount not to exceed $7,309,988.20; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
1P. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT NO. A8535 WITH ABM AVIATION, INC. FOR
PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve, retroactively, Amendment No. 4 to Contract Services Agreement A8535 (Attachment A) with ABM Aviation, Inc., to extend the Agreement term for an additional nine (9) months, June 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027, in the amount of $874,282, and to remove Taxi Starters and Traffic
Enforcement Officers (TEO) for a revised not to exceed
maximum contract amount of $6,419,842 at the Palm Springs International Airport (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.
1Q. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS PURSUANT TO THE
ADOPTED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND
DESTRUCTION PROCEDURE
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS (AS IDENTIFIED ON EXHIBIT “A”) AND
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE RETENTION SCHEDULE ADOPTED PER
RESOLUTION NO. 25239.”
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. APPLICATION BY CHRIS KELLER, APPLICANT
REPRESENTATIVE, FOR HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION OF
THE LAURENCE HARVEY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 300 WEST
MERITO PLACE, (APN 505-293-005) CASE: HSPB #180 (SY)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE LAURENCE
HARVEY RESIDENCE AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC
RESOURCE HSPB #180, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 505-
293-005).”
2B. APPLICATION BY ROBERT WEINSTEIN FOR HISTORIC SITE
DESIGNATION OF TEMPLE ISAIAH LOCATED AT 332 WEST
ALEJO ROAD, (APN 505-313-007) CASE: HSPB #173
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING TEMPLE ISAIAH AS A
CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #173,
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 505-313-007).”
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
3A. REINTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce for first reading Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CANNABIS CONSUMPTION LOUNGES”.
3B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PALM TREE TRIMMING
POLICY, AND SUPERSEDING ALL PREVIOUS PALM TREE
TRIMMING PROCEDURES AND POLICIES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A PALM TREE TRIMMING POLICY, AND
SUPERSEDING ALL PREVIOUS PALM TREE TRIMMING
PROCEDURES AND POLICIES AND FINDING THE POLICY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15304
(MINOR ALTERATIONS TO LAND).” (Attachment A)
2. Appropriate $300,000 from General Fund Balance to a
Grounds Maintenance Account.
3C. ADOPTION OF THE 2026/2027 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed 2026/2027 Legislative Platform
3D. 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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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 5:30 p.m., on July 1, 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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