HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-18 CC MINUTESWednesday, September 18, 2019
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 Moon on
Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Moon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Christy Holstege, Lisa Middleton, J.R. Roberts; Mayor Pro Tem
Geoff Kors; and Mayor Robert Moon.
Absent: None.
City Staff
Present: David H. Ready, City Manager; Jeffrey Ballinger, City Attorney; Marcus Fuller,
Assistant City Manager; and Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk, were present at Roll
Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated
in the minutes.
PRESENTATIONS:
Eric Chiel, One-PS Communications Officer, announced that the 3rd edition of the One-PS Guide
to Palm Springs Neighborhoods was now available at various locations throughout the City.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROBERTS, CARRIED 5-0, to remove Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1FF and 1GG for separate
discussion and to delete Item No. 1HH from the Agenda.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of September 18, 2019, was called to order by
Mayor Moon at 4:00 p.m., with all members present.
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The meeting convened into Closed Session to discuss the following items as listed on the Regular
Closed Session Meeting Agenda:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Beauprez v. City of Palm Springs,
Case No. RIC1904631, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside
Harish Kathuria v. City of Palm Springs,
Case No. PSC1905840, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside
4328 Lockwood Avenue v. City of Palm Springs,
Case No. RIC 1703102, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside
TKG Smoke Tree Village v. City of Palm Springs,
Case No. PSC 1802324/ Ct. of Appeal Case No. E072840, Superior Court of the State of
California, County of Riverside
Haner v. Lane, City of Palm Springs,
Case No. PSC 1903349, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside
City of Palm Springs v. Granite Const. Co.,
Case No. PSS1904495, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside
Ascencio v. City of Palm Springs,
Case No. PSC 1807953, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Seven (7) matters that, under the existing circumstances, the City Attorney believes creates
significant exposure to litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there are five (5) matters the City Council has decided
or may decide to initiate litigation.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
City Manager
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
Property Address/Description: 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: W. Layne, President
Palm Canyon Theatre
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Lease)
Property Address/Description: 550 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Jonathan Cassie, President
Desert Arts Center
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Lease)
Property Address/Description: 3400 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA
(portion(s))
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or designee
Negotiating Parties: Chief Planning and Development Officer,
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Lease)
Property Address/Description: Village Green (219 Palm Canyon Drive)
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or designee
Negotiating Parties: Chief Planning and Development Officer,
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Lease)
Property Description: 777 South Palm Canyon Dr.
Negotiating Parties: Far West Industries, A California Corporation
Property Description: South of East Sunny Dunes Rd. on South Palm
Canyon Dr. (APN 508-161-002, 508-171-007 &
-013, and 508-172-008, - 010 & -012)
Negotiating Parties: Riverside County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District
Property Description: 725 South Palm Canyon Drive
Negotiating Parties: Steven Wade, Trustee of The 1987 Ruderman
Family Trust and Steven Wade, Trustee of The 1989
Sack Family Trust
Property Description: Northeast corner of South Palm Canyon Dr. and E.
Mesquite Ave.
Negotiating Parties: Toll West Inc., d/b/a Toll Brothers West, Inc.
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Property Description: 691 South Palm Canyon Dr.
Negotiating Parties: Rocco Dilucchio and Debra Dilucchio, as Trustees of
the R&D Living Trust UDT dated July 21, 1993
Agency: City of Palm Springs
Agency Negotiator(s): David H. Ready, City Manager or designee
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Property Description: 502-210-023 (2 acre portion located at the northwest
corner of East Baristo Road and El Cielo Road)
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Sean Burrowes, Reiner Communities
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Lease)
Property Description: 505-182-010 and 505-182-004 (Adjacent parcels
located at the Southwest corner of North Palm
Canyon Drive and Stevens Road)
Agency: City of Palm Springs and Successor Agency of the
Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm
Springs
City Negotiator: David Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Jameson Neuhoff
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Sale)
City Attorney Ballinger reported that the City Council received briefings and provided direction
to staff regarding the agendized Closed Session Items, but did not take any reportable action; noted
that in the matter of TKG Smoke Tree Village v. City of Palm Springs the trial court determined
that the property was not a Class 1 Historic Site and directed the City Council to re-designate the
property at a future City Council meeting.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
The following individuals spoke on Item 5A, urging the City Council to support their agency’s
funding request under the City’s Sponsorships and Program Grants:
Solange Signoret, in support of Boo2Bullying
Adam Gilbert, on behalf of the Boys and Girls Club
Laura Nachison, on behalf of the Desert Aids Project
Eric Chiel, on behalf of Dezart Performs
Maria Gitto, on behalf of Digicom
Dave Thorton, on behalf of Habitat for Humanity
Casey Leier, in support of the Health Assessment & Research for Communities (HARC)
Kraig Johnson, on behalf of Jewish Family Services
Denise Petty, on behalf of the L Fund
Kerry Deal, on behalf of the LGBT Center of the Desert
Rob Woronoff, on behalf of the LGBT Sanctuary Palm Springs
Wes Winter, in support of the Mizell Senior Center
Richard Broadie, in support of the Mizell Senior Center
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Cara Vandijk, on behalf of Palm Canyon Theater
Payton Burton, in support of Transgender Health and Wellness Center
Shannon Burton, in support of Transgender Health and Wellness Center
Jennifer Dierenger, in support of Transgender Health and Wellness Center
Thomi Clinton, on behalf of Transgender Health and Wellness Center
Angelina Love, in support of Transgender Health and Wellness Center
Arlene Rosenthal, on behalf of the Well in the Desert
Arthur MacMillan, speaking on Item 1R, expressed support for the Golf Course Conversion
Ordinance and expressed gratitude to Kathy Weremuik for her work on developing the ordinance.
Brett Fiore, speaking on Item 1D, advised that his company was the second lowest responsive bid
for cleaning the City’s public art collections; questioned the qualifications of the lowest bidder,
asserting that the subject firm does not meet the minimum experience qualifications.
Brendan Steidle, speaking on Item 3A, voiced opposition to the proposed ordinance to prohibit
dogs on the City’s trails; urged that the community have an opportunity to publically debate the
merits of the ordinance or submitting the issue as a ballot measure.
Kathy Weremuik, speaking on Items 1R and 5E, urged the City Council to adopt the Golf Course
Conversion Ordinance; voiced support for the award of contract to begin the General Plan update,
noting that additional funds will be needed to conform the Zoning Code to the General Plan.
David Selberg, speaking on Item 1R, urged the City Council to adopt the Golf Course Conversion
Ordinance.
Chuck Yates, speaking on Item 5A, voiced disappointment that the performing art programs were
not recommended for funding.
Dennis Woods, speaking on Items 1D, 1M, 1HH, 5D, and 5E, voiced his support for each of the
subject agenda items.
Hazel Georginna Perez, advised that she is an advocate for the homeless and requested a meeting
to discuss homelessness issues.
Grace Garner, Item 5G, voiced support for the proposed contract, noting that the resulting data
could be used to attract a grocery store to north Palm Springs.
Joy Brown Meredith, speaking on Item 5C, opined that the proposed trash cans for the downtown
are too expensive.
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CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND
REPORTS:
City Manager Ready introduced recently hired Emergency Management Coordinator, Daniel
DeSelms; requested that Police Chief Reyes provide an update on recent activities of the Police
Department.
Police Chief Reyes spoke on the success of the first Spanish-language Citizens Academy in which
residents learn about programs and services of the Police Department; provided an update on the
Mobile Command Post that has been deployed at Sunrise Park in response to concerns from the
neighboring service organizations.
Mayor Pro Tem Kors provided an update on the activities of the City Council Subcommittee on
Affordable Housing and Homelessness, noting that recent lobbying efforts have resulted in an
allocation of $10 million from the State to address homelessness in Palm Springs; spoke on the
success of the nighttime cooling centers and the Find Food Bank mobile pantry in the Desert
Highland neighborhood; reported on the activities of the Business Retention Subcommittee, noting
that staff will present an update on proposals to streamline the Planning and Building and Safety
permitting processes at a future City Council meeting; requested that discussion of the 2020 City
Council meeting schedule, with consideration of moving the meetings to Thursday, be agendized
for discussion at the next meeting; requested that the City Manager select three consent calendar
items to highlight at each City Council meeting.
Councilmember Middleton reported on the mission and activities of the Statewide Zero Traffic
Fatalities Task Force; noted that the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Transportation
Committee has approved an engineering firm to evaluate and provide recommendations on
reducing the frequency of road closures due to sand and rain; commended the Library Building
Committee for its work, noting that they anticipate presenting their recommendations to the City
Council on October 23, 2019; provided an update on CalPERS Board meetings and policy
decisions.
Councilmember Roberts explained the purpose of the consent calendar for the public’s benefit.
Councilmember Holstege noted that the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee is
developing a wide range of policies related to tenant protections, affordable housing, and rent
increases and anticipates presenting its recommendations in the fall of 2019.
Mayor Moon questioned, and City Attorney Ballinger clarified that Senate Bill 330 would not
impact the City’s ability to rezone the property acquired from Grit Development; invited the
community to attend the Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City to be held at the Plaza Theater
on September 25, 2019.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar, with the removal of Item
Nos. 1D, 1FF, and 1GG for separate discussion and Item No. 1HH removed from the agenda.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of
July 24, 2019.
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24648 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 06-01-2019, 06-15-
2019, 06-29-2019, 07-13-2019 AND 07-27-2019 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 420734
THROUGH 420800 TOTALING $152,808.68 CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND LIABILITY
CHECKS NUMBERED 1106659 THROUGH 1107781 TOTALING $12,211,679.69,
TWENTY-TWO WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $475,439.29, AND THIRTY-THREE
ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $8,229,950.31 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$21,069,877.97, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
C. ACCEPT AN AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $19,769 AND APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
PARTICIPATING RIVERSIDE COUNTY CITIES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION
OF THE GRANT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the acceptance of a grant award from the United States Department of Justice in
the amount of $19,769 for the 2019 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
2. Approve an lnterlocal Agreement with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, and
various cities within Riverside County, for the Riverside County Sheriff's Department to
administer the grant on behalf of participating agencies.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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D. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC ART COLLECTION CLEANING AND
RESTORATION WITH THE ART COLLECTIVE
This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to Page 17 of these
minutes for a summary of that action.
E. ACCEPTANCE OF $105,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TO BE USED TO ENFORCE, EDUCATE, AND
BRING AWARENESS TO THE PUBLIC
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Accept $105,000 in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for 2019/2020.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED
AT 417 WEST HERMOSA PLACE (HSPB #112)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of
Palm Springs and Steve Cooper and Nancie H. Cooper, a Class 1 Historic Site
(HSPB #112).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement.
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G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED
AT 1577 SOUTH CALLE MARCUS (HSPB #113)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of
Palm Springs and Jerrold Bausman and Michelle Zoryan, a Class 1 Historic Site
(HSPB #113).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement.
H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED
AT END OF WEST SANTA ROSA ROAD (HSPB #114)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of
Palm Springs and John Beardsley and Fountain Village Development LLC, a Class 1
Historic Site (HSPB #114).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement.
I. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE
MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST 2019
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements
and Purchase Orders for the period of July 1, 2019 through August 31, 2019.
J. AGREEMENT BETWEEN PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FROM
PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve an agreement between the Palm Springs Unified School District and the City of
Palm Springs to provide a full-time police officer (School Resource Officer) on the campus
of the Palm Springs High School and Desert Learning Academy, for one year expiring at
the end of the 2019/2020 school year.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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K. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$260,000 WITH WSA USA, INC., A NEW YORK CORPORATION, FOR
PROFESSIONAL AVIATION DESIGN SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize a Purchase Order in the amount not to exceed $150,000 with the City's "on-
call" professional aviation consulting services firm, WSP USA, Inc., a New York
corporation, pursuant to Agreement No. 7149, for aviation design services related to
replacement or rehabilitation of the existing Passenger Boarding Bridges ("PBBs").
2. Authorize a Purchase Order in the amount not to exceed $110,000 with the City's "on-
call" professional aviation consulting services firm, WSP USA, Inc., a New York
corporation, pursuant to Agreement No. 7149, for aviation design services related to
completion of an Airfield Pavement Condition Inventory.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
L. APPROVAL OF FOUR (4) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH
ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, KIMLEY-
HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., A NORTH CAROLINA CORPORATION,
ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC., A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, AND HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve an Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates, a California Corporation, for
"on-call" Civil Engineering services for an initial three (3) year term, subject to two (2)
additional one (1) year extensions approved at the discretion of the City Manager.
2. Approve an Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., a North Carolina
Corporation, for "on-call" Civil Engineering services for an initial three (3) year term,
subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions approved at the discretion of the
City Manager.
3. Approve an Agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc., a
California Corporation, for "on-call" Civil Engineering services for an initial three (3)
year term, subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions approved at the
discretion of the City Manager.
4. Approve an Agreement with Harris & Associates, Inc., a North Carolina Corporation,
for "on-call" Civil Engineering services for an initial three (3) year term, subject to two
(2) additional one (1) year extensions approved at the discretion of the City Manager.
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5. Authorize the issuance of Purchase Orders pursuant to the On-Call Agreements for
On-Call civil engineering and project management services in amounts sufficient to
cover the costs of required services related to budgeted capital projects with funds
received for Federal, State, Regional, and locally funded capital projects.
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
M. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) FOR FUNDING UNDER SENATE
BILL 821 (SB 821), BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES PROGRAM, FOR
SUNNY DUNES SIDEWALKS, PART OF CITY PROJECT 15-31
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve an Agreement with Riverside County Transportation for funding under SB 821
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program for an amount not to exceed $146,500 for the
Sunny Dunes Sidewalks, which is a part of City Project No. 15-31 (RCTC Agreement
No. 19-62-115-00).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
N. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT NO. 6709, WITH GUIDEPOST SOLUTIONS LLC, A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR ADDITIONAL SECURITY SYSTEM
DESIGN SERVICES FOR KEYLESS ENTRY, PHASE II PROJECT, CITY
PROJECT NO. 19-23
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 4, in the amount of $23,890 to Professional Services
Agreement No. 6709, for a not to exceed amount of $89,605 with Guidepost Solutions
LLC, a California corporation.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
O. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2019 ADA CURB RAMP IMPROVEMENTS, CITY
PROJECT NO. 19-03
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Accept the public works improvement identified as 2019 ADA Curb Ramp
Improvements, City Project No. 19-03, 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 2019 ADA Curb Ramp Improvements,
City Project No. 19-03.
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P. APPOINTMENTS TO THE MEASURE J OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Dr. Francis La Branche and Linda Futterer to the
Measure J Oversight Commission for terms ending June 30, 2022.
Q. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH 15000, INC
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with 15000, Inc. for
cannabis odor control and compliance services, in a total amount not to exceed
seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
R. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000 OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, WHICH AMENDS CHAPTER 93.00 TO
ADD SECTION 93.23.20 TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF GOLF COURSES TO OTHER USES (CASE 5.1444 ZTA)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 2000 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PALM
SPRINGS ZONING CODE CHAPTER 93.00 TO ADD SECTION 93.23.20 TO
ESTABLISH REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF GOLF
COURSE TO OTHER USES."
S. PALM SPRINGS INNOVATION HUB AND ACCELERATOR CAMPUS
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR APRIL 1, 2019 TO JUNE 30, 2019
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the quarterly report from the Coachella
Valley Economic Partnership for the Palm Springs Innovation Hub for the period of
April 1, 2019, to June 30, 2019.
T. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to re-appoint Stephen Moses and Michael Paonessa to the
Administrative Appeals Board for terms ending June 30, 2022.
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U. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF CAROLINA DE LA TORRE FROM THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to accept with regret the resignation of Carolina De La Torre
from the Parks and Recreation Commission.
V. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT NO. A7157 WITH LIBRARY STRATEGIES FOR PALM SPRINGS
PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING PROJECT: PRE-PLANNING SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement No. A7157 with Library Strategies for the
Palm Springs Public Library Building Project: Pre-Planning Services, for an additional cost
of $39,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $99,500 and extending the term of the
agreement through April 1, 2020.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
W. APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS AND THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY FOR ACQUISITION
OF REAL PROPERTY AND JOINT POWERS OF EMINENT DOMAIN WITHIN
THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY FOR THE RAMON ROAD WIDENING AND
BRIDGE PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 08-25, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO.
BHLS-5282 (040)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Cooperative Agreement by and between the City of Palm Springs and the City
of Cathedral City for acquisition of real property and joint powers of eminent domain
within the City of Cathedral City for the Ramon Road Widening and Bridge Project,
City Project No. 08-25, Federal-Aid Project No. BHLS-5282 (040).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
X. ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the City's Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice, dated June 2019.
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Y. STATUS REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AD HOC PDD COMMITTEE REGARDING
CHANGES TO THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROCESS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to recei ve and file the status report on changes to the Planned
Development District process.
Z. AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE TO THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR
WASTEWATER ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
TO COMPLY WITH REGIONAL BOARD ORDER R7-2017-0013, FOR THE
GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELL CONSTRUCTION AND
DECOMMISSIONING, CITY PROJECT NO. 19-20
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize an increase to Purchase Order No. 20-0522, pursuant to Agreement
No. 6687, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for additional hydrological support service
for the construction and decommissioning of the City's groundwater monitoring wells.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
AA. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 1 REPLACEMENT VEHICLE, 1 NEW
VEHICLE AND A BOBCAT SKIDSTEER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$152,250
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize the purchase of two (2) new Ford 150 Trucks and a Bobcat Skidsteer,
including necessary vehicle outfitting and equipment, for the Maintenance and
Facilities Department Downtown Maintenance Division, in an amount not to exceed
$145,000.
2. In accordance Section 7.09.010 "Cooperative Purchasing Programs," of the Palm
Springs Municipal Code, authorize issuance of Purchase Orders with National Auto
Fleet Group pursuance to the Cooperative Purchasing Contract 120716-NAF for the
new vehicles.
3. Authorize staff to conduct the appropriate bid processes, or utilize cooperative purchase
contracts if available, in accordance with Procurement procedures and authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents, including Purchase Orders for the
new and replacement vehicles and equipment, in a total cumulative amount not to
exceed $145,000 with an allowance of up to 5% additional cost (not to exceed
$152,250) for final dealer costs on newer model year pricing if required.
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4. After receipt of replacement vehicles, declare the following existing vehicle,
Unit 50999 as a surplus vehicle and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sell at
public auction in accordance with Chapter 7.07 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
BB. APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE DESERT WATER
AGENCY FOR THE GOLF COURSE DRIVING RANGE LOCATED ON
CROSSLEY ROAD ON THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER 680-180-047
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Lease Agreement - Triple Net with Desert Water Agency, a California
public agency, to lease that certain property currently used by the City as the Tahquitz
Creek Golf Course driving range, identified by Assessor's Parcel Number 680-180-047,
for a 10-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
CC. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO LIMBACH, INC., A DELAWARE
CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $131,524, FOR MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
COGENERATION PLANT RETROFIT FOR COOLING UNITS, CITY PROJECT
NO. 18-16
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Award a construction contract to Limbach, Inc., a Delaware corporation, in the amount
of $131,524 for the Municipal Complex Cogeneration Plant Retrofit for Cooling Units,
City Project No. 18-16.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
DD. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF APRIL 30, 2019
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file Treasurer's Investment Report as of
April 30, 2019.
EE. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MAY 31, 2019
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file Treasurer's Investment Report as of
May 31, 2019.
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FF. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE NATURAL GAS FOR A
PERIOD OF TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2021
This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to Page 18 of these
minutes for a summary of that action.
GG. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$1,500,000 WITH M. ARTHUR GENSLER & ASSOCIATES, INC., A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN SERVICES
RELATED TO A NEW AIRPORT CONSOLIDATED RENTAL CAR FACILITY
This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to Page 18 of these
minutes for a summary of that action.
HH. EXTEND THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR HOMELESSNESS
WRAP-AROUND SERVICES WITH MARTHA'S VILLAGE & KITCHEN, INC
TO JUNE 30, 2020
This item was deleted from the agenda.
II. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24649 entitled, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE PALM
SPRINGS LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN ANNEX TO THE RIVERSIDE
COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA MULTIJURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL DISASTER MITIGATION
PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL DISASTER MITIGATION AND COST
RECOVERY ACT OF 2000."
JJ. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT WITH PhD ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING, LLC
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 7167 with PhD Economic Development
Consulting, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $10,000, for a total contract amount of
$80,000 for additional transitional consulting services for the Finance Department.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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KK. APPOINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Accept with regret the resignation of Ryan Miccio from the Human Rights
Commission.
2. Appoint Dr. Harold Ames to the Human Rights Commission for a term ending
June 30, 2022.
3. Reappoint Ron deHarte to the Human Rights Commission for a term ending
June 30, 2022.
LL. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR UNARMED AND UNIFORMED SECURITY
SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES AND LOCATIONS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve new contract agreement for unarmed uniformed security guard services at
various City owned facilities and locations with Allied Universal, Inc. for a three (3)
year term with two (2) one-year renewal options subject to Consumer Price Index (CPI)
adjustments in the estimated amount of $816,276.76 per year for specified locations,
plus hourly rates for any additional locations or services that may be required by the
City during the term.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
D. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC ART COLLECTION CLEANING AND
RESTORATION WITH THE ART COLLECTIVE
In response to City Council inquiry, Procurement Manager Gladders noted that The Art
Collective has met the City’s experience requirements and was the lowest responsive
bidder.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROBERTS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Service Agreement with The Art
Collective, LLC for an amount not to exceed $30,170 to provide art cleaning and
restoration services for the City's Public Art collection.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
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FF. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE NATURAL GAS FOR A
PERIOD OF TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2021
In response to City Council inquiry, Assistant City Manager advised that the City spends
approximately $200,000 per year on natural gas for the City’s Cogeneration Plant, noting
that it provides a substantial savings in comparison to alternative energy sources.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into purchase agreements for natural gas from
the wholesale commodity market for a term not-to exceed 24 months from
December 1, 2019, through November 30, 2021.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
GG. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$1,500,000 WITH M. ARTHUR GENSLER & ASSOCIATES, INC., A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN SERVICES
RELATED TO A NEW AIRPORT CONSOLIDATED RENTAL CAR FACILITY
In response to City Council inquiry, Planning Services Director Fagg advised that the rental
car facility will be reviewed by City staff and the appropriate Boards and Commissions,
noting that the proposed location is anticipated to have minimal impacts to the historic
Airport structures.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize a Purchase Order in the amount not to exceed of $1,500,000 with the City's
"on-call" professional aviation consulting services firm, M. Arthur Gensler &
Associates, Inc., a California corporation, pursuant to Agreement No. 7147, for
preliminary design services for the new Airport Consolidated Rental Car Facility.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ISSUED FOR
WELL IN THE DESERT (WITD), LOCATED AT 441 SOUTH CALLE ENCILIA,
LSC ZONE (CASE 5.1419 CUP, CONTINUED FROM JULY 24, 2019)
Planning Services Director Fagg narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City
Council inquiries.
In response to City Council inquiries, Police Captain Kovaleff recommended that the Well
in the Desert be required to have security present 1.5 hours before and after regular
operating hours, noting that the security personnel should meet minimum training
standards; advised that the Police Department conducts routine property checks on adjacent
properties.
Mayor Moon opened the Public Hearing.
Arlene Rosenthal, Applicant, spoke on her efforts to educate her clients regarding loitering
and increasing the security’s presence at the Well in the Desert; noted that she continues to
make improvements to the appearance of the property; invited the neighbors to visit the
property and to communicate with her so that she may address any concerns or emerging
problems.
James Gavin, asserted that the Well in the Desert has resulted in an increase in crime and
drug use in the immediate area.
Tim Edmondson, voiced support for the Well in the Desert, noting that his church helps
conduct activities and provides support services for the clients.
Kim Sharp, voiced concern that the Well in the Desert is burdening the Police Department
and nearby residents; read an email written by Arlene Rosenthal to her neighbor, opining
that it was inappropriate.
Debbie Finsten, expressed concern that the Well in the Desert’s clients go into the
neighborhoods afterhours to use drugs and create other disturbances.
Carmine Coppa, stated that there has been an increase in crime since the Well in the Desert
located in the neighborhood; asserted that the existing security is not qualified to address
the clients’ bad behavior.
Shirelle Alexander, voiced support for the Well in the Desert and urged everyone to be
more kind and to help those in need.
Baitya Lane, advised that the misbehaving clients are suspended from attending the Well
in the Desert; noted that mental health issues and access to medications is challenging and
there are limited resources for those in need.
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Pat Coppa, recommended that the review of the subject conditional use permit should be
postponed until more seasonal residents arrive and they have the opportunity to participate
in the Public Hearing.
Arlene Rosenthal, Applicant, invited residents to visit with her at the Well in the Desert so
that she could be more aware of their concerns and help reduce impacts to the
neighborhood. In response to City Council inquiry, Ms. Rosenthal explained that she did
write the email read by Ms. Sharp and that she does not regret writing those statements.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Moon closed the Public Hearing.
In response to City Council inquiry, Police Chief Reyes suggested adding a condition of
approval to require that the Well in the Desert conduct a quarterly public meeting with the
Police Department to address resident concerns. Police Captain Kovaleff advised that the
number of calls for service in the immediate area around the Well in the Desert are not
disproportionately higher to the rest of the city.
Following discussion, the City Council directed that the Conditions of Approval reflect
that security personnel shall be appropriately qualified, present 1.5 hours before and after
regular operating hours, and that a security plan be developed, subject to approval and
modification by the Palm Springs Police Department; directed the Police Department and
Well in the Desert to conduct quarterly meetings with nearby residents to discuss emerging
concerns.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROBERTS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Review the Conditional Use Permit at a public hearing in 18 months (March 2021), and
modify Condition of Approval PLN 17 accordingly.
2. Modify Condition of Approval PLN 1 to allow WITD to extend their hours of operation
until 8:00 p.m. during extreme weather events and during periods of extreme cold.
3. Eliminate Condition of Approval PLN 18 regarding the need to maintain a daily register
documenting transportation of patrons to bus stops or other locations at the close of
business each day.
4. Implement the following measures to address the increase in calls for service:
a. WITD shall continue to educate patrons on issues of loitering and trespassing.
b. WITD shall continue to work closely with the Police Department to address
loitering and trespass issues.
c. The Police Department shall continue to be proactive in performing property checks
in the area and monitoring Baristo Park.
d. The Police Department shall work with area residents to address security concerns
and respond to complaints.
e. The WITD shall develop a security plan, subject to approval and modification by
the Police Department.
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B. AN APPLICATION BY TRACY CONRAD AND PAUL MARUT, OWNERS,
REQUESTING CLASS 1 HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION OF 468 WEST
TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, "THE ROLAND BISHOP RESIDENCE", CASE
HSPB #122, APN #513-220-036
Planning Services Director Fagg narrated a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Moon opened the Public Hearing.
Tracy Conrad, urged the City Council to support the designation of the subject property.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Moon closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24650 entitled, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING 468 WEST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY "THE ROLAND BISHOP
RESIDENCE" A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE, (HSPB #122), APN 513-220-036," noting
that the subject property meets criteria 2, 3, 4, and 5.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
A. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 11.44.100 TO THE
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, PROHIBITING DOGS ON
RECREATIONAL TRAILS WITHIN THE SANTA ROSA AND SAN JACINTO
MOUNTAINS AREA
City Attorney Ballinger presented the staff report.
In response to City Council inquiry, Assistant City Manager Fuller advised that no existing
trails in Palm Springs will be able to accommodate dogs, noting that the Coachella Valley
Multispecies Plan prohibits dogs on trails in order to protect big horn sheep.
Mayor Pro Tem Kors requested that staff develop a list of where residents may hike with
their dogs, noting that a hotel magazine publication has offered to publish such a list in
their magazines.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce Ordinance No. 2001 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
SECTION 11.44.100 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, PROHIBITING
DOGS ON RECREATIONAL TRAILS WITHIN THE SANTA ROSA AND SAN
JACINTO MOUNTAINS AREA."
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
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5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. REVIEW AND ALLOCATE FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 SPONSORSHIP AND
PROGRAM FUNDING GRANTS AND CITY SPONSORED SPECIAL EVENTS
Special Assistant to the City Manager Cairns presented the staff report. Councilmember
Holstege and Mayor Moon presented the Subcommittee’s report.
Mayor Pro Tem Kors requested that funding consideration for the Boys and Girls Club be
considered first, noting that he serves on the Board of Directors and will be abstaining.
Councilmember Roberts expressed concerns related to increasing the Boys and Girls Club
funding from $25,000 in 2018 to $50,000, noting there are limited resources and a high
demand for funding from other service organizations.
Councilmember Holstege voiced opposition to reducing the funding request of $50,000 for
the Boys and Girls Club, noting that it is a core program for youth in Palm Springs.
Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY
MAYOR MOON, FAILED 2-2 (MAYOR PRO TEM KORS ABSTAINING), to fund
$35,000 for the Palm Springs Boys and Girls Club.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROBERTS, CARRIED 3-1 (COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE VOTING NO, AND
MAYOR PRO TEM KORS ABSTAINING), to fund $40,000 for the Palm Springs Boys
and Girls Club.
Councilmember Middleton requested that funding consideration for the LGBT Center of
the Desert Club be considered second, noting that she serves on the Board of Directors and
will be abstaining.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSTAINING), to
fund $20,000 for the LGBT Center of the Desert.
In response to City Council inquiry, Fred Bell, representing the Palm Springs Air Museum,
provided a summary of the commemorative education program, noting that the $5,000 will
help support students’ field trips to the site.
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Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY
MAYOR PRO TEM KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Award Fiscal Year 2019-20 Sponsorship and/or Program Funding Grant requests from
General Fund budget of $386,820 available for this purpose, as outlined below:
Organization Cash Contribution In-Kind Contribution
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians $5,000
Boo2Bullying $2,500
Boys and Girls Club $40,000
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition $5,000
Desert Aids Project $25,000
DigiCOM Learning $5,000
Habitat for Humanity of Coachella Valley $15,000
Hidden Harvest $5,000
Jewish Family Services of the Desert $15,000
LGBT Center of the Desert $20,000
Mizell Senior Center $100,000
Palm Springs Air Museum $10,000
Palm Springs Black History Parade & Town Fair $16,500 $3,500
Palm Springs Community Concert Association $5,000
Palm Springs Front Runners & Walkers $2,500
Palm Springs High School $5,000
Palm Springs Marathon Runners, Santa Paws $2,500
Palm Springs Marathon Runners, Run for Ike $2,500
Palm Springs Marathon Runners, Movie Theme $2,500
Palm Springs Marathon Runners, Veterans Day $2,500
Palm Springs Opera Guild $7,500
Palm Springs Pride $25,000
Palm Springs Pride (Cesar Chavez Day) $2,500
The L Fund $5,000
The LGBT Sanctuary $10,000
Transgender Community Coalition $2,500 $1,000
Transgender Health and Wellness Center $5,000
Well in the Desert $75,000 $3,500
Riverside County Senior Inspiration Awards $3,000
ACBCI, Dinner in the Canyons $5,000
Find Food Bank (awarded on 7/10/19) $63,180
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute Sponsorship and Program Fund
Grant Agreements, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form.
MEETING RECESS
The City Council recessed at 9:10 p.m. and returned at 9:20 p.m., with all members present.
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B. UPDATE ON THE BID OPENING FOR DOWNTOWN PARK, CITY PROJECT
NO. 15-07 (BID DOCUMENTS ARE CURRENTLY BEING REVIEWED)
Assistant City Manager Fuller provided an update on the project.
C. PURCHASE OF NEW TRASH AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES FOR THE
DOWNTOWN/UPTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT AREAS
City Manager Ready presented the staff report.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize issuance of a Purchase Order in the amount of $385,000 to Forms and
Surfaces, Inc., of Pittsburgh, PA, for the purchase of 132 trash and 51 recycling
receptacles. Due to the proprietary nature of the waste receptacles and customization
desired by the City, the City Council may waive the competitive requirements of the
Procurement Ordinance and award a Sole Source purchase to Forms and Surfaces Inc.
pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.04.020 of the Municipal Code.
2. Authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
D. APPROVAL OF THE "AFFORDABLE AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
INCENTIVE PROGRAM," A PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH REDUCED
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND DEVELOPER FEES RELATED TO
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS CONSTRUCTING NEW AFFORDABLE
DWELLING UNITS, OR CONSTRUCTING NEW MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL UNITS
The City Council continued this item to the City Council meeting of October 2, 2019.
E. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PLACEWORKS INC. TO PREPARE A LIMITED UPDATE TO THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN AND TO PROVIDE ASSOCIATED
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (CEQA) SERVICES (SOQ #13-19)
Planning Services Director Fagg presented the staff report. In response to City Council
inquiry, Director Fagg advised that the process will take 18-20 months, noting that staff
will seek funding to conform the Zoning Code to the General Plan at the conclusion of the
process; advised that a full General Plan update would likely cost double the existing
budget.
Councilmember Holstege recommended that staff utilize the City Council and Boards and
Commissions to help solicit community input.
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MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve an Agreement with PlaceWorks Inc., a California corporation, in an amount
not to exceed $852,580.00 for professional services and environmental assessment
services for the limited update to the City of Palm Springs General Plan.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
F. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL EARTHQUAKE AND FLOOD
INSURANCE FOR ALL CITY BUILDINGS, INCLUDING THE AIRPORT
City Manager Ready presented the staff report.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize the purchase of an additional $12 Million layer of Earthquake/Flood (DIC)
insurance coverage for a premium of $340,560 for all city-owned buildings, including
the Airport, from carrier Westchester Specialty via the insurance broker, Keenan and
Associates.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to bind the coverage.
G. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND BUSINESS
MARKETING ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH BUXTON, INC.
City Manager Ready presented the staff report.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Service Agreement with The Buxton Company, Inc., for business retention,
small business marketing, retail analysis, and retailer matching in an amount not to
exceed $50,000 annually with two, one-year options to extend the term of the
Agreement.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jennifer Cusack, representing Southern California Edison, provided an update of SCE’s Wildfire
Mitigation Plan.
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CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Kors requested that staff post the Southern California Edison’s Wildfire
Mitigation Plan information on the City’s website.
Councilmember Roberts requested that staff agendize discussion of the Crescendo and Boulders
properties related to their future use.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 10:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 10/02/2019