(DRAFT MEETING MINUTES)
June 24, 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 June 24, 2026, at 5:33 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Soto led the City Council in the 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: None.
PROCLAMATIONS:
Mayor Soto announced the issuance of the following proclamation:
On June 19, 2026, the City of Palm Springs joined the community in recognizing Juneteenth Day through a series of celebrations held throughout the weekend.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
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Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember deHarte, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Accept the Agenda with the removal of Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1P, 1Q, and 1U for separate discussion.
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 June 24, 2026, was called to order by Mayor Soto at 3:37 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to Government Code Section 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
Management Association of Palm Springs
Teamsters
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Under existing facts and circumstances, there were two (2) matters.
James Laing v. City of Palm Springs; Riv. Sup. Ct. No. CVPS2501744 Diane Jean Brown v. City of Palm Springs, et al; Riv. Sup. Ct. No. CVPS2500850 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Under existing facts and circumstances, there were two (2) matters.
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Section 54956.9(d)(2) Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one (1) matter.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY (Agenda Items Only | Non-Public Hearing Items):
Marcel Ramirez, Ginny Foat, Maria Manjarrez, David Vignolo, Kenny Cassady, Bill Babis, Michael Joseph Pitkin, Audrey Josephn, Peggy Trott, Tim Usckyk, Cliff Young, Gladys Jimenez, and Michael Felenchav provided oral testimony.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item Nos. 1P, 1Q, and 1U for separate discussion.
1A. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Approve.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2026
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1C. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Appoint Charlie Roddy to the Historic Site Preservation Board, as an alternate, for a term ending June 30, 2029; the term shall take effect 30 days after the final adoption of Ordinance No. 2131.
2. Appoint Todd Burke to the Airport Commission, as a non-voting member representing Visit Greater Palm Springs, for a term ending June 30, 2029; the term shall take effect 30 days after the final adoption of Ordinance No. 2132.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1D. 2026 BIENNIAL NOTICE FOR CITY STAFF TO REVIEW THE
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL
REFORM ACT
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25412 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, REQUIRING CITY STAFF TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND SUBMIT THE 2026 BIENNIAL NOTICE AS REQUIRED UNDER THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT."
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1E. RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYROLL & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION:
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 3 – 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25413 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
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TOTALING $2,854,768.36 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 04-13-2026 AND 04-23-2026 TOTALING $12,874,153.57 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $15,728,921.93 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA”.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: Councilmember deHarte, Councilmember Garner
1F. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION:
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 4 – 0, to: Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of April 1 through May 31, 2026.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: Councilmember deHarte
1G. AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2766, A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COACHELLA VALLEY
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE FUNDING OF THE REGIONAL PM10
STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 7 to the AB 2766 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and the City of Palm Springs to increase the City’s contribution to 100% in support of sustainable funding for the Regional PM10 Street Sweeping Program through June 30, 2028; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 to the AB 2766 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1H. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2131, TO
EXPAND THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD, AND
ORDINANCE NO. 2132, TO EXPAND THE AIRPORT COMMISSION
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
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.”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1I. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH
ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC., AND TKE ENGINEERING, INC., FOR ON-CALL CIVIL PLAN CHECK
SERVICES
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
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1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc., to provide on-call civil plan check services in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for a five- year term commencing on July 1, 2026, and continuing through June 30, 2031;
2. Approve Professional Services Agreement with TKE Engineering, Inc., to provide on-call civil plan check services in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for a five-year term commencing on July 1, 2026, and continuing through June 30, 2031;
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
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1J. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGENCY REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS (CITY) AND
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE
SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER
TAHQUITZ CREEK FOR INCREASED FUNDING COMMITMENTS
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 6530, a
Reimbursement Agreement with CVAG, increasing funding for Construction and Construction Management services for the South Palm Canyon Drive Bridge Replacement over Tahquitz Creek, City Project No. 12-02, federal aid Project No. BRLS 5282(042) and;
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
1K. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS TO ACCESS GENERAL
CONTRACTING, INC., AND VAN ENGINEERING, INC., FOR ON-CALL
CONCRETE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT SERVICES
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Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Construction Contract No. 24B088 with Access General Contracting, Inc., to provide on-call concrete repair and replacement services in an amount not to exceed $960,000 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;
2. Approve Construction Contract No. 24B089 with Van Engineering Inc., to provide on-call concrete repair and replacement services in an amount not to exceed $640,000 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;
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
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1L. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL
REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH STATE MANDATED INSPECTION
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25414 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S REPORT ON COMPLIANCE
WITH STATE INSPECTION MANDATES.”
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
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1M. POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT, AS REQUIRED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 481
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Approve the Palm Springs Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report, pursuant to California Government Code Section 7072.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1N. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENTS
WITH KEENAN & ASSOCIATES FOR THIRD-PARTY LIABILITY
CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION FOR TWELVE MONTHS FOR AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $66,674 AND INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES
FOR SIX MONTHS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve amendment to contract services agreement with Keenan & Associates for a twelve-month term to provide third-party liability claims processing administration in an amount not to exceed $66,674, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $491,674.
2. Approve amendment to contract services agreement with Keenan & Associates for a six-month term to provide insurance brokerage services in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $355,500.
3. Authorize the City Manager or his 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
1O. APPROVAL OF THREE (3) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS
WITH INTERACTIVE DESIGN CORPORATION, HOLT ARCHITECTS,
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INC., AND PLATT/WHITELAW ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR ON-CALL
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Interactive Design Corporation, a California corporation, to provide on-call architectural design services in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for an initial three (3) year term, subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions approved at the discretion of the City Manager;
2. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Holt Architects, Inc., a California corporation, to provide on-call architectural design services in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for an initial three (3) year term, subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions approved at the discretion of the City Manager;
3. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Platt/Whitelaw Architects, Inc., a California corporation, to provide on-call architectural design services in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for an initial three (3) year term, subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions approved at the discretion of the City Manager;
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary Agreements and execute all task orders that fall under the Agreement value.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1P. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 24I154 WITH YIFTEE, INC., TO PROVIDE ONLINE GIFT CARD MANAGEMENT AND
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR THE SHOP LOCAL PROGRAM
Motion by Councilmember Bernstein, Second by Mayor Soto, CARRIED 4 – 1, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 24I154 with Yiftee, Inc. to provide online gift card management and distribution services for the shop local (Love Local) program in the amount of $150,000 for a revised contract amount not to exceed $375,000, and extend the contract term through July 8, 2027; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make non- substantive changes and execute all necessary documents.
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AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: Councilmember deHarte
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1Q. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 26P109
WITH ACCENTURE INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPITAL PROJECTS, LLC FOR OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES FOR THE PALM
SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER RENOVATION AND EXPANSION
PROJECT
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Mayor Soto, CARRIED 4 – 1, to:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 26P109 with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC to provide owner’s representative services for the Palm Springs Convention Center renovation and expansion project for an amount not to exceed $4,147,220 for an initial three-year term commencing on June 25, 2026, and continuing through June 24, 2029; with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto
NAYS: Mayor Pro Tem Ready
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1R. EARLY ANNUAL LUMP SUM PREPAYMENT TOWARDS CALPERS
RETIREE UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY (UAL)
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Receive and File.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
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1S. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL
1932
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25415 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 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932 FOR
THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, SUBJECT
TO THE ASSOCIATION EXECUTING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING.”
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding 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
1T. APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 26C101 WITH ECOLAB INC., DBA ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION FOR PEST
ELIMINATION, CLEANING, SANITIZATION, AND EXCLUSION
SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement No. 26C101 (Attachment A) with Ecolab Inc., dba Ecolab Pest Elimination for pest elimination, cleaning, sanitization, and exclusion services for the Palm Springs International Airport for a three-year term beginning June 25, 2026, through June 24, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $231,594.01.
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.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
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NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1U. AWARD CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 26B090 WITH
UNIVERSAL GREEN LLC FOR LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDS
MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Motion by Councilmember Bernstein, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Award Contract Services Agreement No. 26B090 (Attachment A) with Universal Green LLC to provide landscape and grounds maintenance services at Palm Springs International Airport in an amount not to exceed $813,600 for an initial three-year term commencing on July 1, 2026, and continuing through June 30, 2029, with two one-year extension options upon mutual agreement.
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.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS STREET LIGHTING
AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS CITYWIDE FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2026-2027
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Open the Public Hearing and take public testimony; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25416 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORTS AND ORDERING THE
CONTINUED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS
FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, AND
PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 6A, 6C, 7, 8, 9, AND 10 (ZONES 1 AND 2), AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.
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12, AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027.”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
2B. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE PALM SPRINGS
SMALL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY
BOARD, LEVYING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ASSESSMENT, AND
CONDUCT PROTEST PROCEEDINGS
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember deHarte, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Open the public hearing, receive public testimony and written and oral protests to confirm the Report of the Palm Springs Tourism Small Hotel Business Improvement District Advisory Board and levying an assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25417 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE PALM SPRINGS TOURISM SMALL
HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD AND
LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 IN
CONNECTION WITH THE PALM SPRINGS TOURISM SMALL HOTEL
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
3A. GENERAL FUND AND AIRPORT FUND FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
CONTINUATION BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 25418 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-
2027 ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2027”; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25419 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE CONTINUATION BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY)
2026-2027 AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS REQUIRED”; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 25420 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AN ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN
FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-2027; AND ADOPTING THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULES” and
4. Direct the City Manager and Director of Finance and Treasurer to make the appropriate modifications to the FY27 Budget.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
3B. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 26P118 WITH OVATIONS FANFARE L.P. DBA OVG HOSPITALITY FOR FOOD AND
BEVERAGE SERVICES AT THE PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER The item was continued.
RECESS/RECONVENE:
The City Council recessed at 8:24 PM and reconvened at 8:43 PM.
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement 26P118 with Ovations Fanfare L.P. dba OVG Hospitality with a revenue based commission of 7.5% on gross receipts and 15% on net profit for food and beverage services at the Palm Springs Convention Center for an initial 5-year term commencing on July 1, 2026, and continuing through June 30, 2031, with a 5-year optional extension at the sole discretion of the City;
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
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NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
3C. DISCUSSION REGARDING EXTREME WEATHER FACILITIES AND
COORDINATION WITH THE PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER
REGARDING PET CARE FOR UNHOUSED RESIDENTS
Direction was provided to staff.
3D. 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
Motion by Councilmember Bernstein, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Waive the reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 2133 entitled, “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”.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
3E. 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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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 June 24, 2026, at 12:02 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk