(DRAFT MEETING MINUTES)
August 26, 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 August 26, 2026, at 5:37 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; Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney; Andrew Mills, Chief of Police; Kyle Stjerne, Deputy Police Chief; Brenda Pree, City Clerk; and Brent Rasi, Deputy City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PRESENTATIONS:
Chief Andy Mills received a special tribute in recognition of his contributions and dedicated service to the community.
(A) COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) PROGRAM AND
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Emergency Management Coordinator Daniel DeSelms conducted the presentation.
PROCLAMATIONS:
Mayor Soto announced the issuance of the following proclamation:
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Deven Green and Handsome Ned were recognized on August 22, 2026, for their contributions to the Palm Springs community.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Accept the Agenda with the removal of Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1P, 1T, 1V, 1X, and 1AA for separate discussion; with Consent Calendar Item No. 1I tabled; with Councilmember deHarte noting a recusal on Consent Calendar Item No. 1Q; and Councilmember Garner and Mayor Pro Tem Ready noting recusals on Consent Calendar Item No. 1U.
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 August 26, 2026, was called to order by Mayor Soto at 4:00 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–INITIATION OF LITIGATION Gov.
Code § 54956.9(d)(4)
Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one (1) matter.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one (1) matter.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one (1) matter.
James Degaine v. City of Palm Springs; Riv. Sup. Ct. No. CVPS2404440
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PUBLIC TESTIMONY (Agenda Items Only | Non-Public Hearing Items):
Jane Dodd, Philip Hodges, Ginny Weissman, Lindsay Rowe, Hank Bates, Don Soja, Katherine Kruger, Carol Listenberger, Elizabeth Humphreys, Gail Vasquez, Dominic Moonheart, Jesse Neimeyer-Romero, Leslie Baza, and Alan Carvalto provided oral testimony.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1A. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, 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 Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 30, 2026.
2. Approve the Special Closed Session City Council Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2026.
3. Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2026.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1C. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS FROM VARIOUS BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Accept the resignations of Michael Frick and Bernard Rottner from City Council Minutes August 26, 2026
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the Sustainability Commission, effective immediately.
2. Accept the resignation of Jerry Ogburn from the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority, effective immediately.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1D. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2026
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, 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
1E. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO RELEASE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE
“ÉLAN” TRACT, TRACT MAP 36914
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25426 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 36914 AND
AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES REQUIRED BY THE
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FAR WEST INDUSTRIES, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, (A8746), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 777 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST”.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
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RECUSED: None
1F. APPROVE A PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN TO INCREASE MANDATORY
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION CONTRIBUTIONS BY ELIGIBLE PALM
SPRINGS FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEES
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve an amendment to the City of Palm Springs Retirement Health Savings Plan to increase mandatory employee
compensation contributions by eligible Palm Springs Firefighter Association employees.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this action.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1G. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
(FAA) AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT (AIG), GRANT NO. 03- 06-0181-073-2026, FOR THE FUNDING OF THE AIRPORT
BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM IN-LINE SCREENING PROJECT AND
AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP) GRANT NO. 03-06-
0181-074-2026 FOR FUNDING TO EQUIP AIRPORT VEHICLES
WITH VEHICLE MOVEMENT AREA TRANSMITTERS (VMAT) FOR THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) No. 03-06-0181-073-2026 up to $10,500,000 for the new Baggage Handling System In-Line Screening Project at the Palm Springs International Airport (Airport).
2. Approve acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant No. 03-06-0181-074- 2026 up to $142,510 to equip airport vehicles with Vehicle Movement Area Transmitters (VMAT) at the Palm Springs
International Airport (Airport).
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary City Council Minutes August 26, 2026
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grant documents.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1H. APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 26C149
WITH INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC., FOR MICROSOFT
LICENSING AND MAINTENANCE
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement No. 26C149
(Attachment A) with Insight Public Sector, Inc., to provide Microsoft Licensing and Maintenance for City staff, in an amount not to exceed $909,039.60, for an initial three-year term, with one optional three-year extension;
2. Delegate authority to the City Manager to enter in an amendment to exercise the optional three-year term for an additional amount not to exceed $909,039.60, with a potential total Agreement value not to exceed $1,818,079.20;
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
1I. APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AXON
ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF 100 AXON TASER 10
DEVICES WITH CERTIFICATION BUNDLE, INCLUDING HARDWARE,
SOFTWARE, SERVICES, AND WARRANTIES FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM
The item was tabled at the request of staff.
1J. ACCEPT THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
ACCOUNT (SLESA) GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND
APPROVE AN EXPENDITURE PLAN AND APPROPRIATION FOR
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FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Accept the State of California Supplemental Enforcement Services Account Grant (SLESA) and Expenditure Plan.
2. Direct the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to fund the appropriation.
3. 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. ACCEPTANCE OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT VARIOUS DEMOLITIONS, CITY PROJECT 21-06
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Accept the public works improvement identified Wastewater Treatment Plant Various Demolitions, City Project 21-06, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications;
2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for Wastewater Treatment Plant Various Demolitions, City Project 21-
06. AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte, Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1L. AWARD OF A CONTRACT AND APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER FOR THE 2026 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NO. 26-02)
INCLUDING APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
UNION PAVEMENT SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $734,147; APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO.
25Q158 WITH DUDEK, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$194,400 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION
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SERVICES
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Award a construction contract to Union Pavement Services, Inc. in the amount of $734,147 for the 2026 Slurry Seal, City Project No. 26-02;
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order for construction management and inspection services from an on-call engineering services firm, Dudek, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $194,400;
3. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $150,000 with all change orders reported and filed to the City Council; and
4. 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
1M. APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 WITH STEVE P.
RADOS INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $336,049.59, AND APPROVE
AMENDMENT NO. 6 UNDER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
NO. A9141 WITH MWH CONSTRUCTORS INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$21,296.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION
SERVICES FOR WWTP DIGESTER NO. 2, WASTE GAS FLARE AND
FILTRATE PUMP STATION, CITY PROJECT CP 20-25 & 21-07
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Contract Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $336,049.59 to Agreement A9137 with Steve P. Rados, Inc. for the WWTP Digester No. 2 Waste Gas Flare and Filtrate Pump Station, City Project No. 20-25 & 21-07 (“Project”).
2. Approve amendment No. 6 in the amount of $21,296.00 to Professional Services Agreement No. A9141, for a new not-to- exceed amount of $2,096,708.14 with MWH and extend the
agreement expiration date to October 31, 2026.
3. Appropriate $357,345.59 from the Wastewater Fund to the project’s account.
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4. 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
1N. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 26B158 WITH URBAN WORX CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT NO. 26B159 WITH PRO-CRAFT CONSTRUCTION, INC.
FOR ON-CALL PLUMBING MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION
SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 26B158 with Urban Worx Construction, Inc., to provide on-call plumbing maintenance and installation services in an amount not to exceed $180,000 for an initial three-year term commencing on August 27, 2026, and continuing through August 26, 2029, with two one-year extension options upon mutual written agreement of the parties.
2. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 26B159 with Pro-Craft Construction, Inc., to provide on-call plumbing maintenance and installation services in an amount not to exceed $120,000 for an initial three-year term commencing on August 27, 2026, and continuing through August 26, 2029, with two one-year extension options upon mutual written agreement of the parties.
3. 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
1O. APPROVE DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY MURAL PROGRAM
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember City Council Minutes August 26, 2026
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Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
Approve the Downtown Community Mural Program as recommended by the Public Arts Commission.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1P. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 23I320 WITH AVIATRIX COMMUNICATIONS, LLC FOR
WEBSITE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Motion by Councilmember Bernstein, Second by Councilmember deHarte, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Contract Services Agreement No. 23I320 (Attachment A) with Aviatrix Communications, LLC to increase compensation in the amount $44,750, for a revised not to exceed amount of $227,342, and extend the term for an additional one year through August 31, 2027, to provide ongoing website support and maintenance services for 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.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1Q. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 1 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION:
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 4 – 0, to: Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of June 1 through July 31, 2026.
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AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: Councilmember deHarte
1R. APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER TO
ENVIROMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ESRI) IN THE
AMOUNT OF $8,223.46 FOR GIS SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION
PURCHASE
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order for ArcGIS Hub Premium ArcGIS Online Community Annual Subscription (Quote Q-576221, Attachment A) with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) for an additional amount of $8,223.46 and a new
cumulative total spend of $154,847.09; 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
1S. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO THE EXISTING CAR RENTAL CONCESSION AGREEMENTS; AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO THE AVIS-
BUDGET CAR RENTAL CONCESSION AGREEMENT; AND
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE SIXT CAR RENTAL CONCESSION
AGREEMENT, IN ORDER TO ADD STAGING SPACE WITH
CORRESPONDING FEE, INCREASE CERTAIN FIXED RENT CHARGES,
AND REVISE THE MINIMUM ANNUAL GUARANTEE AT PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 9; Avis-Budget Amendment No. 10; and SIXT Amendment No. 1 to Airport car rental concession
agreements doing business as car rental agencies at the Airport which include:
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Avis/Budget Car Rental, LLC (Amendment No. 10)
The Hertz Corporation (Amendment No. 9)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, LLC dba Alamo Rent a Car / National Car Rental (Amendment No. 9)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles (Amendment No. 9)
DTG Operations, Inc. dba Dollar Rent a Car /Thrifty Car Rental (Amendment No. 9)
SIXT Rent a Car, LLC (Amendment No. 1)
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
1T. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E)
AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE
BRIDGE, CITY PROJECT 12-04, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLS 5282(041)
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the East Palm Canyon Drive Bridge, City Project 12-04, Federal Aid Project No. BRLS 5282(041).
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
1U. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS,
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION:
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Garner, CARRIED 3 – 0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 25427 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS/DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 05-09-2026 AND 05-23-2026 TOTALING $5,536,162.46 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 05-07-2026 AND 05-21-2026 TOTALING
$8,383,663.68 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $13,919,826.14, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA”.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Mayor Soto
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: Councilmember Garner, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
1V. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LIEBERT
CASSIDY WHITMORE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR
RELATIONS LEGAL SERVICES
The City Council tabled this item.
1W. APPROVE OFFICAL POLICE TOW AND STORAGE SERVICE
AGREEMENT NO. 26Q168 WITH ALFONSO TOWING, INC.; NO.
26Q169 WITH DAVE’S TOWING SERVICE; AND NO. 26Q170 WITH
MOHICA TOWING, INC. FOR AS-NEEDED VEHICLE TOWING AND
STORAGE SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25428 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH CERTAIN TOW COMPANIES FOR
AS-NEEDED VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES FOR THE
PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT."
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
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1X. CONTRACT WITH ONTARIO FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE
ENHANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCHING AND PRE-
ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLY WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 645 - CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE 1797.161
Motion by Councilmember Bernstein, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: Approve agreement with Ontario Fire Department to provide enhanced emergency medical dispatching and pre-arrival instructions, included as Attachment A.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
1Y. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E)
AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID RAMON ROAD WIDENING (FROM
SAN LUIS REY DR. TO LANDAU BLVD.) INCLUDING THE
WHITEWATER RIVER BRIDGE WIDENING, CITY PROJECT NO. 08-
25, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (040)
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, pending federal authorization, for the Ramon Road Widening (San Luis Rey Dr. to Landau Blvd.)
including the Whitewater River Bridge Widening, City Project No. 08-25, Federal-Aid Project No. BHLS-5282 (040).
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
1Z. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT NO. 23P188 WITH NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP
HOUSING SERVICES, INC.
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Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Contract Services Agreement No. 23P188 with Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc., to provide administration of the City’s Residential Energy Efficiency Home Upgrade Program and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Owner-Occupied Home Rehabilitation Program for an additional amount of $1,700,000 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $2,878,878.54, and extend the term through September 18, 2028;
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
1AA. APPROVE EXHIBIT A-1 (LOCAL BRANDS) AND EXHIBIT A-2 (COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT USE) TO THE PALM SPRINGS
CONVENTION CENTER OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 25P206
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Bernstein, as amended, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Approve Exhibit A-1 to the PSCC CSA Agreement – Local Brands
2. Approve Exhibit A-2 to the PSCC CSA Agreement – Community Non-Profit Use Policy
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
As amended.
Motion by Councilmember deHarte, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
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Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER SECTION 53083 OF THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE TO APPROVE A HOTEL
OPERATIONS COVENANT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
AND THE WR PALM MOUNTAIN RESORT, LP PURSUANT TO
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.26 OF THE CITY’S HOTEL
OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Motion by Councilmember Garner, Second by Councilmember deHarte, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Approve a Hotel Operations Covenant Agreement with The Palm Mountain Resort located at 155 S. Belardo Road, Palm Springs.
3. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make non- substantive changes and execute all necessary documents related to the subsidy.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
3A. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND A RESOLUTION PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
PROPOSED OLD LAS PALMAS UNDERGROUND UTILITY
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, Second by Councilmember
deHarte, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25429 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO TAKE PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT
TO THE MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1913 AND TO ISSUE
BONDS PURSUANT TO THE IMPROVEMENT BOND ACT OF 1915,
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AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH, ALL RELATING TO THE FORMATION OF
OLD LAS PALMAS UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 1”; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25430 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ENGINEER’S
REPORT AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE PUBLIC
HEARING FOR OLD LAS PALMAS UNDERGROUND UTILITY
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1.”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
3B. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND A RESOLUTION PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
PROPOSED OLD LAS PALMAS UNDERGROUND UTILITY
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ready, Second by Councilmember
deHarte, CARRIED 5 – 0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25431 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO TAKE PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT
TO THE MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1913 AND TO ISSUE
BONDS PURSUANT TO THE IMPROVEMENT BOND ACT OF 1915,
AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH, ALL RELATING TO THE FORMATION OF
OLD LAS PALMAS UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 2”; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25432 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ENGINEER’S
REPORT AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE PUBLIC
HEARING FOR OLD LAS PALMAS UNDERGROUND UTILITY
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2.”
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
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ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
3C. ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY MORATORIUM ORDINANCE TO
TEMPORARILY PROHIBIT THE ACCEPTANCE, PROCESSING, OR
APPROVAL OF DATA CENTERS
Motion by Councilmember Bernstein, Second by Councilmember Garner, CARRIED 5 – 0, to: That the City Council adopt, by a four-fifths vote, urgency Ordinance No. 2134 implementing a moratorium on the acceptance, processing, or approval of applications, permits, entitlements, or other approvals related to data centers, effective immediately upon adoption.
AYES: Councilmember Bernstein, Councilmember deHarte,
Councilmember Garner, Mayor Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Ready
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
3D. DISCUSSION OF CITY MAYORAL POSITION AND REPORT FROM AD
HOC SUBCOMMITTEE
Received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (Non-Agenda Items):
Alan Carvalto, Dana Ann Denton, Richard Morris, Jesse Niemeyer Romero, Elizabeth Smith, Brandon Allen, Carl Lindstrom, Andrew Figueroa, Jane Dodd, and Dominic Moonheart provided oral testimony.
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 August 26, 2026, at 9:11 PM.
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Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk