CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Regular Meeting Agenda
SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
3:30 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
A
To view, listen to, or participate in the meeting live, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected] or at the telephone number (760) 323- 8204 to register for participation in the Zoom meeting. An email containing the Zoom credentials will be sent upon completion of registration in order to facilitate access to the meeting and enable public comment. Individuals wishing to provide public testimony regarding an item on the agenda are requested to file a speaker card before the Public Testimony portion of the meeting closes.
You may submit your public comment to the City Council electronically.
Materials may be emailed to [email protected]. Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting will help ensure that your correspondence is fully considered. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and retained for the official record. View the City Council meeting live at the City’s website http://palmspringsca.gov/psctv, YouTube, or Channel 17 (Spectrum).
Please note any agenda item which has not been initiated by 11:00 p.m. may be continued to a subsequent meeting.
At approximately 10:00 p.m., the City Council will determine the number of speakers who wish to address the City Council during Public Comment for non-Agenda Items and determine which agenda items will be considered before the 11:00 p.m. adjournment time.
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION:
CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER:
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION (Council Chamber):
The City Council welcomes public input. Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 760-323-8204 or [email protected]. Pursuant to State Law, the City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda (Government Code Section 54954.2). If you are compensated to communicate with City officials, you may be required to register and/or make certain disclosures as a lobbyist. Please see the City Clerk for additional information.
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 – EXISTING LITIGATION, Gov.
Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Two (2) matters
Peter Freymuth v. City of Palm Springs; Claim Nr. 21-159441; Workers Comp. Appeal Bd. Case No. ADJ16059016
Tanner Johnson, Workers Comp. Appeals Bd. Case No. ADJ21733409
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
Teamsters
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Gov. Code
§54956.8
Property: 2731-2751 East Alejo Road, Palm Springs,
California, 92262
APN: 502-100-014
City Negotiator: Scott Stiles, City Manager and
Victoria Carpenter, Interim Director of Aviation
Negotiating parties: Southern California Edison
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
Property: 333 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs,
California, 92262
APNs 677-270-018, 677-270-031, and portion of
677-270-051
City Negotiator:
Scott Stiles, City Manager and
Victoria Carpenter, Interim Director of Aviation
Negotiating parties:
Under negotiation:
SkyWest Airlines, Inc.
Price and Terms
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Interim City Manager
City Manager
CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT:
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
(A) CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND DESERT WATER AGENCY WATER
CONSERVATION UPDATE
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 City Council Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2026.
2. Approve the City Council Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2026.
1C. A REQUEST BY THE OWNERS OF THREE HISTORIC
PROPERTIES FOR APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC
PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING 457
NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (HSPB #167), ONE UNIT
WITHIN THE RACQUET CLUB COTTAGES WEST HISTORIC
DISTRICT (HSPB # 88/HD-3) AT 360 CABRILLO ROAD, AND
765 VIA VADERA (HSPB #168)
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. 457 N. Palm Canyon Drive APN: 513-082-007.
b. 360 Cabrillo Road, Unit 231, APN: 504-131-032.
c. 765 Via Vadera, APN: 505-093-005.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreements with the County of Riverside.
1D. APPROVE AGREEMENT TO DELEGATE PERMANENT LOCAL
HOUSING ALLOCATION FUNDS TO THE COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND WORKFORCE
SOLUTIONS TO ADMINISTER AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the Agreement with the County of Riverside,
Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions to delegate Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds to the County of Riverside to administer affordable housing projects and programs for the City of Palm Springs; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute the Agreement, including making minor, non-substantive changes and to sign all documents necessary.
1E. RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYROLL & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS/DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE
PERIOD ENDING 06-06-26, 06-20-26, 07-04-26 AND 07-11-26 TOTALING $10,962,260.53 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS
DATED 06-04-26, 06-10-26, 06-18-26, 07-02-26, AND 07-09-26 TOTALING $34,264,670.21 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$45,226,930.74 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA”.
1F. ACCEPTANCE OF INDIAN CANYON DRIVE SEWER PHASE 2,
CITY PROJECT 01-11B
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept the public works improvement identified as Indian Canyon Sewer Phase 2, City Project 01-11B, 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 Indian Canyon Sewer Phase 2 City Project 01-11B
1G. 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
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement 26C142
(Attachment A) with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the purchase of 100 Axon TASER 10 conducted energy devices (CEDs) with a certification bundle, including hardware, software, services, and warranties. The TASER 10 is the latest generation CED manufactured by Axon Enterprise, Inc. (formerly TASER
International), and represents a significant advancement in less-lethal technology for law enforcement. The proposed agreement is for a five-year term commencing November 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $529,224.69.
2. Waive the requirements in Section 7.08.02 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code for Disposition of Surplus Property and authorize the buy-back agreement with AXON in the amount of $55,534.24.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
1H. APPROVE A TASK ORDER UNDER THE WASTEWATER
SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. A6804 WITH VEOLIA WATER
WEST OPERATING SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$281,161.45 FOR THE BOLERO ROAD SEWER MANHOLES
REHABILITATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 23-13A
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order to Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc. in the amount of
$281,161.45 for the Bolero Road Manholes Rehabilitation, City Project 23-13A.
2. Appropriate $352,461.45 from the Wastewater fund.
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
1I. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS
FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of August 1 through August 31, 2026.
1J. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE
(PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT ODOR CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS, CITY
PROJECT NO. 23-16
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Odor Control Improvements 23-16, (“the
Project”)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents
1K. ACCEPTANCE OF STORMWATER OUTFALL REPAIR PROJECT,
AIRPORT PROJECT PSP-0
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept the public works improvement identified as the Airport Stormwater Outfall Repair Project, Airport Project PSP-01, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
2. Authorize the Interim Executive Director of Aviation to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for the Airport Stormwater Outfall Repair Project, Airport Project PSP-01.
1L. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICE
AGREEMENT NO. A9084 WITH NEUMO TAX AND LICENSING,
LLC FOR SHORT TERM RENTAL ADMINISTRATION AND
COMPLIANCE SOFTWARE
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 (Attachment A) to Contract
Services Agreement No. A9084 with Neumo Tax and
Licensing, LLC to provide ongoing short term rental
administration and compliance services extending the term through September 31, 2027 for an additional amount of
$108,481, and for a revised contract amount not to exceed $516,181;
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.
1M. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 26B205
WITH HTL MECHANICAL, INC., AND CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT NO. 26B206 WITH RIVCO MECHANICAL
SERVICES, INC., FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR
CONDITIONING (HVAC) REPAIR AND INSTALLATION
SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 26B205
(Attachment A) with HTL Mechanical, Inc., to provide on-call HVAC repair and installation services in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for an initial three-year term commencing on October 1, 2026, and continuing through September 30, 2029, with two one-year extension options upon mutual
written agreement of the parties.
2. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 26B206
(Attachment B) with Rivco Mechanical Services, Inc., to provide on-call HVAC repair and installation services in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for an initial three-year term commencing on October 1, 2026, and continuing through
September 30, 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.
1N. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT NO. A9206
WITH SAME DAY EXPRESS, DBA SIGNATURE SCULPTURE, FOR
PUBLIC ART CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, INSTALLATION, AND
DE-INSTALLATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 5 (Attachment A) to Agreement No.
A9206 with Same Day Express, dba Signature Sculpture, for the cleaning and maintenance of public art pieces for an additional amount of $120,525, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $318,724.50;
2. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary document
1O. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT
AND LABOR RELATIONS LEGAL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an Amendment to the Agreement for Special Services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to provide consulting, representational and legal services pertaining to employment relations matters.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. APPLICATION BY THE RHONDA SASSOON REVOCABLE TRUST
FOR HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION OF “THE BURGESS
RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 550 PALISADES DRIVE, (APN 513-
110-043) CASE: HSPB #174
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 BURGESS
RESIDENCE AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE
HSPB #174, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 513-110-043).”
2B. EXTENSION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE
NO. 2134) TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE APPROVAL OF
APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS
FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF TWENTY-TWO (22)
MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony; and
2. Close the public hearing, waive further reading and adopt an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 65858, EXTENDING AN INTERIM URGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 2134 TO TEMPORARILY PROHIBIT THE
APPROVAL OF ANY LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS AND/OR
PERMITS TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF DATA CENTERS FOR
AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF TWENTY-TWO (22) MONTHS AND
FIFTEEN (15) DAYS IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS”
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
3A. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55.500 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CANNABIS
CONSUMPTION LOUNGES
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
5.55.500 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
CANNABIS CONSUMPTION LOUNGES.”
3B. 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
State of California )
County of Riverside ) ss.
City of Palm Springs )
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 6:30 p.m., September 23, 2026, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures.
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with the meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall Office of the City Clerk. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (760) 323-8204
Pursuant to G.C. Section 65009(b)(2) if you challenge any action taken concerning a public hearing item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 323-8204, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.