CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Regular Meeting Agenda
OCTOBER 14, 2026
4:00 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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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. 4:00 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 — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
Three (3) matters
Grant Linsky Government Claim dated July 20, 2026, Claim No. 26-1354 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
City Negotiators: Naomi Soto, Mayor
David Ready, Mayor Pro Tem
Unrepresented
Employees: City Manager
Interim City Manager
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT – Gov’t Code § 54957
City Manager Recruitment
Interim City Manager Recruitment
CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT:
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
(A) PALM SPRINGS IMPACT REPORT FROM FIND FOOD BANK
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 30, 2026.
2. Approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2026.
1C. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
AND RESIGNATION ACCEPTANCE FROM THE
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept the resignation of Kathleen Cohn from the
Sustainability Commission, effective immediately; and,
2. Appoint Fred Ross, Miguel Guevara, and Emmanuel Ramirez to the Sustainability Commission, for terms ending June 30, 2029.
3. Appoint Jose Esparza to the Building Code Board of Appeals, for a term ending June 30, 2028.
1D. RATIFY THE NOMINATION TO THE MOUNT SAN JACINTO
WINTER PARK AUTHORITY
RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Michael McCulloch to the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority for the unexpired term ending September 30, 2027. 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 07-25-2026 AND 08-08-2026 TOTALING
$5,806,449.35 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 07-16- 2026, 07-30-2026 AND 08-05-2026 TOTALING $27,306,332.63 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $33,112,781.98 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA”.
1F. APPROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 39025 FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF SAN RAFAEL DRIVE WITH SERENA 386, LLC, A DELAWARE
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT TO CONSTRUCT PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 39025 FOR SAN
RAFAEL DRIVE WITH SERENA 386, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF NORTH
SUNRISE WAY, NORTH OF EAST VERONA ROAD, AND SOUTHWEST
OF THE WHITEWATER RIVER FLOODPLAIN, IN SECTION 1,
TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST AND SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST.” (Attachment E)
1G. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. A8877 WITH MARKS
ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO
COMPLETE THE DEMUTH PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, CITY
PROJECT 21-16 AND THE VICTORIA PARK RESTROOM, CITY
PROJECT 18-06
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No.
A8877 with Marks Architects, Inc., extending the term for one year, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, solely to complete construction administration and closeout for the Demuth Park Development Project, City Project 21-16, and the Victoria Park Restroom, City Project 18-06; and
Authorize the City manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
1H. ACCEPTANCE OF $50,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR A CRASH
RESPONSE AND EXTRICATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept $50,000 in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a Crash Response and Extrication Improvement Program in FY 2026/2027.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 1I. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR AUTOMATED
COURT NOTIFICATION SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, (corresponding City Agreement
Number 26N144 - Attachment A), for automated court
notification services in the CourtNotify System for the Palm Springs Police Department.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents related to the agreement.
1J. APPROVAL OF A CULTURAL MONITORING AGREEMENT WITH
THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $13,358.40 FOR THE HIGHWAY SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CYCLE 9 TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MODIFICATIONS, CITY PROJECT NO. 18-05, FEDERAL-AID
PROJECT NO. HSIPLN-5282(049)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a cultural monitoring agreement with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, in the amount of
$13,358.40;
2. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute the cultural monitoring agreement and
amendments for additional monitoring services up to a total amount of $5,000, with all amendments reported to the City Council; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
1K. APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO VOLVO
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & SERVICES FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ONE (1) VOLVO WHEEL LOADER
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Volvo
Construction Equipment & Services for the purchase of one (1) new 2026 Volvo Wheel Loader, in an amount not to exceed $309,579.70, inclusive of a 10% contingency.
2. After delivery of the new Wheel Loader, declare the existing Wheel Loader (Unit 6101E) being replaced as surplus, waive the equipment requirements of Chapter 7.07.020 (5) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code and approve the surplus
equipment to go directly to auction as authorized by the City Manager or designee.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
3A. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.25 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE; AND DISCUSSION AND
DIRECTION RELATED TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 5.75, EVENT HOUSES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Waive the reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce for first reading Ordinance No._____, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.25
REGARDING EVENT HOUSE USE AT A VACATION RENTAL”;
and
2. Provide direction regarding Event House regulations under Palm Springs Municipal Code 5.75
3B. RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE FROM THE PALM SPRINGS
POLICE DEPARTMENT ON THE CITY’S PUBLIC SAFETY
CAMERA PROGRAM AND REAL TIME INTELLIGENCE CENTER
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive and file the Police Department’s update on the Public Safety Camera Program and Real Time Intelligence Center.
2. Provide direction to staff, as appropriate.
3C. 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 10/9/2026, 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.
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