CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Regular Meeting Agenda
SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
3:00 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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3:00 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)
Two (2) matters
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
One (1) matter
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Gov.
Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Two (2) matters
Center for Biological Diversity v. City of Palm Springs, City Council for the City of Palm Springs, Riverside County Superior Court,
Case No. CVRI2505069
Worker’s Compensation Claim (John Hainsey) (ADJ20829539 and ADJ20829557)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Gov. Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Scott Stiles, City Manager
Stephanie George, Human Resources Director
Peter Brown, Legal Counsel
Employee
organization:
Palm Springs Fire Management Association
City Negotiators: Naomi Soto, Mayor
Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney
Unrepresented
Employee:
City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Gov. Code
§54956.8
Property: APN: 513-092-009 Westernmost end of E. Andreas Rd.
City Negotiator: Scott Stiles, City Manager and Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney
Negotiating parties: Michael Braun, Grit Development
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT:
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
(A) SWEARING IN AND BADGE PINNING CEREMONY FOR CHIEF
OF POLICE KYLE STJERNE
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:
1. Approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2026.
2. Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2026.
1C. 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.”
1D. TEN (10) DAY MORATORIUM REPORT REGARDING
ORDINANCE NO. 2134 TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE
APPROVAL OF DATA CENTERS
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
1E. AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO ENTER INTO A
THIRTY-SIX MONTH LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CLUB CAR, LLC
FOR ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO (152) 2027 TEMPO LITHIUM-
ION GOLF CARS, FIVE (5) 2027 CARRYALL 500 –
MAINTENANCE CART – LITHIUM, ONE (1) 2027 CARRYALL
500 – DRIVING RANGE UNIT, ONE (1) 2027 CARRYALL 500 –
CAFé EXPRESS – LITHIUM, AND ONE (1) 2027 CARRYALL 500
– MAINTENANCE CART – LITHIUM TO SERVE THE PALM
SPRINGS TAHQUITZ CREEK GOLF RESORT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a thirty-six month lease (Attachment A) of one hundred fifty-two 2027 Tempo Lithium Ion Golf Cars, five 2027 CarryAll 500 – Maintenance Cart – Lithium maintenance vehicles, one 2027 CarryAll 500 – Driving Range Unit, one 2027 CarryAll 500 – CAFÉ Express – Lithium beverage cart, one 2027 CarryAll 500 – Maintenance Cart – Lithium
maintenance vehicle, subject to final City Manager and City Attorney approval, through Club Car, LLC, for a monthly lease payment of $25,576.79, and a total lease agreement amount of $920,764.46; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents.
1F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2121
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING CANNABIS CONSUMPTION LOUNGES
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2121, “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.”
1G. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$953,702 FOR PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
AND ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PREPARE THE
COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN, CITY PROJECT NO.
26-06
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. in the amount of $953,702 for professional transportation planning and engineering services to prepare the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan; an
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
1H. APPROVE CONTRACT AGREEMENTS NO. 26B181 AND 26B182
WITH POLAR ELECTRICAL COMPANY AND NO. 26B183 AND
26B184 WITH M. BREY, INC., DBA MBE CONSTRUCTION, FOR
ELECTRICAL REPAIR AND INSTALLATION SERVICE
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Construction Agreement 26B181 (Attachment A) with Polar Electrical Company to provide electrical installation services for the Public Works department in an amount not to exceed $900,000 for an initial one-year term beginning
September 10, 2026, through September 9, 2027, with four one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
2. Approve Contract Services Agreement 26B182 (Attachment B) with Polar Electrical Company to provide electrical repair services for the Public Works department in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for an initial three-year term beginning September 10, 2026, through September 09, 2029, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
3. Approve Construction Agreement 26B183 (Attachment C) with M. Brey, Inc., dba MBE Construction to provide electrical installation services for the Public Works department in an amount not to exceed $575,000 for an initial one-year term beginning September 10, 2026, through September 9, 2027, with four one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
4. Approve Contract Services Agreement 26B184 (Attachment D) with M. Brey, Inc., dba MBE Construction to provide electrical repair services for the Public Works department in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for an initial three-year term beginning September 10, 2026, through September 09, 2029, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
1I. DONATION OF ORIGINAL MORRIS KIGHT MEMORIAL PLAQUE
AND LGBTQ+ SERVICE MEMBER MARKER TO THE LGBTQ+
HISTORY & ARCHIVES OF THE DESERT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Waive the surplus requirements of Section 7.08.02(5) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code and approve the donation of the original Morris Kight Memorial Plaque and LGBTQ+ Service Member Marker to the LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the
Desert, a California non-profit corporation; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to complete the donation
1J. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26B203 WITH HTL
MECHANICAL, INC., AND NO. 26B204 WITH RIVCO
MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC., FOR HVAC REPAIR AND
INSTALLATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Construction Contract 26B203 (Attachment A) with HTL Mechanical, Inc., to provide on-call HVAC repair and installation services for the Public Works department in an amount not to exceed $975,000 for an initial one-year term beginning September 10, 2026, through September 9, 2027, with four one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
2. Approve Construction Contract 26B204 (Attachment B) with Rivco Mechanical Services, Inc., to provide on-call HVAC repair and installation services for the Public Works
department in an amount not to exceed $417,856 for an initial one-year term beginning September 10, 2026, through
September 9, 2027, with four one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents
1K. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26C173 WITH
BELFOR USA GROUP, INC. FOR ON-CALL GENERAL
EMERGENCY RESTORATION AND REMEDIATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Construction Contract No. 26C173 (Attachment A) with BELFOR USA Group, Inc., to provide on-call general emergency restoration and remediation services for the Public Works Department in the amount not to exceed $900,000 for the initial 3-year term beginning September 10, 2026,
through September 9, 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
1L. APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 26C175
WITH L.N. CURTIS & SONS AND NO. 26C176 WITH ALLSTAR
FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF
FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS, AND PROTECTIVE GEAR
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement No. 26C175
(Attachment A) with L.N. Curtis & Sons for the purchase of Firefighting Equipment, Work Apparel for Emergency Services, and Fire Hoses in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for a five-year term commencing on September 9, 2026 through
September 8 ,2031;
2. Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement No. 26C176
(Attachment B) with AllStar Fire Equipment, Inc., for the
purchase of Firefighting Equipment, Work Apparel and Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency
Services, and Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS) in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for a five-year term
commencing on September 9, 2026 through September 8,
2031;
3. Waive the requirements for disposition of surplus property outlined in Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.08 for Personal Protective and Rope Rescue Equipment
replacements;
4. Authorize The City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
1M. APPROVE PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM 26C189 WITH
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Participating Addendum (Attachment A) 26C189, with Amazon.com Services LLC for the purchase of materials and supplies for an annual amount not to exceed $300,000 for an initial term ending on January 18, 2028, with two additional two-year periods;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents
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 WGI PALM SPRINGS, LLC PURSUANT TO
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.26 OF THE CITY’S HOTEL
OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending this item be removed from the September 9, 2026, agenda, and be continued to a date uncertain.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
3A. ADOPTION OF THE 2026/2027 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed 2026/2027 Legislative Platform.
3B. REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE STATUS OF THE DREAM
HOTEL PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report and provide direction to staff.
3C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING
COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT (CWA)
RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss and provide City staff and City Attorney with direction regarding a possible extension of the Community Workforce Agreement (CWA).
3D. APPROVE A FUNDING AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CARAVANSERAI - ALLIANCE FOR ENTREPRENEURS FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT
PROGRAM ("BIZUP: PALM SPRINGS")
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a Funding and Services Agreement with Caravanserai - Alliance for Entrepreneurs for implementation of the Small Business Support Program ("Bizup: Palm Springs"); and
2. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary documents.
3E. 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:
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
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County of Riverside ) ss.
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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 7:00 p.m., September 2, 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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