CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF STORMWATER OUTFALL REPAIR PROJECT, AIRPORT PROJECT PSP-01
FROM: Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
BY: Department of Aviation
SUMMARY:
The construction of the Airport Stormwater Outfall Repair Project, Airport Project PSP-01 (the “Project”), has been completed. Formal City Council acceptance of the Project is required to document the completion of public works improvements and to allow the City’s filing of a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder in accordance with Section 9200 of the California Civil Code.
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.
BUSINESS PRINCIPAL DISCLOSURE:
N/A.
BACKGROUND:
In August 2023, Tropical Storm Hilary struck the Palm Springs area, producing a storm- drain event that surpassed 100-year flood levels. The storm runoff caused extensive damage to the existing stormwater outfall structures as depicted in Figures 1 and 2 and eroded the surrounding land at Palm Springs International Airport near Hangar 18, including portions of the asphalt pavement parking lot and the adjacent security fence line. The location of the project is shown in Figure 3 – Site Vicinity Map.
City Council Staff Report
September 30, 2026 -- Page 2
Acceptance Of Stormwater Outfall Repair Project, Airport Project PSP-01
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 – Site Vicinity Map
On December 10, 2025, the City Council awarded a construction contract in the amount of $451,031 to Matich Corporation (the “Contractor”) for the removal and replacement of the stormwater outfall structures, restoration of the eroded pavement, and installation of a new 8-foot security fence to meet Federal Aviation Administration requirements.
Stormwater Outfall
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September 30, 2026 -- Page 3
Acceptance Of Stormwater Outfall Repair Project, Airport Project PSP-01 STAFF ANALYSIS:
Construction of the project started June 22, 2026, and was determined to be substantially completed on July 31, 2026 as depicted in Figures 4 and 5. Staff recommend City Council accept the completed Project as required by Section 9200 of the California Civil Code and authorize the Interim Executive Director of Aviation to file and record a Notice of Completion to be submitted to the County. A copy of the Notice of Completion is included as Attachment A.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Section 15301 “Existing Facilities”, Class 1 projects consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographic features involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Therefore, Staff has determined that the Airport Stormwater Outfall Repair Project, Airport Project PSP-01, is considered categorically exempt from CEQA.
City Council Staff Report
September 30, 2026 -- Page 4
Acceptance Of Stormwater Outfall Repair Project, Airport Project PSP-01 ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLANNING:
Approval of this action supports the City of Palm Springs’ Strategic Plan Broad Goals of Infrastructure and Facilities, and it also supports the Airport’s 2025-2029 Strategic Plan’s Strategic Priorities for Operational Excellence and Infrastructure.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The original construction contract was $451,031. During construction, four change orders totaling $19,974.83 were issued to address the following four unexpected field conditions:
TSA required the temporary fence to be increased from 6-feet tall to 8-feet tall; a Fire Department connection conflict realignment; a new utility box was installed; and additional wire mesh for the security fence was installed. Total construction contract: $471,005.83.
The Final Balancing Change Order is included as Attachment B.
REVIEWED BY:
Interim Executive Director of Aviation: Victoria Carpenter City Attorney: Geremy Holm
City Manager: Scott Stiles
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Notice of Completion
B. Final Balancing Change Order No. 1