HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-10 CC MINUTESThursday, June 10, 2021
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, by Governor Newsom, this meeting was conducted by
teleconference and there was no in-person public access to the meeting location.
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Holstege
on Thursday , June 10, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Pro Tem Middleton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Grace Elena Garner, Geoff Kors, Dennis Woods; Mayor Pro Tem
Lisa Middleton; and Mayor Christy Holstege
Absent: None.
City Staff
Present: Justin Clifton, 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:
• PROCLAMATION TO MARCUS FULLER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
• COVID-19 CASE UPDATE
• PRESENTATION ON NEW AIRLINE ROUTES AT PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
• FOREVER MARILYN UNVEILING ON JUNE 20, 2021
• PRESENTATION BY RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION ON THE COACHELLA VALLEY/SAN GORGONIO PASS RAIL
CORRIDOR SERVICE
MEETING RECESS:
The City Council recessed at 6:03 p.m. and returned at 6:08 p.m., with all members present.
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ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS,
CARRIED 5-0, to accept the agenda as presented.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of June 10, 2021, was called to order by Mayor
Holstege at 3:30 p.m., with all members present.
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):
Russell Manning v. City of Palm Springs
Case No. PSC 1704634
Committee to Relocate Marilyn v. City of Palm Springs, et al.
Case No. CVRI2101435
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – MATTERS CREATING SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) matter that, under the existing circumstances, the City Attorney believes create
significant exposure to litigation – Letter from Rod Pacheco, Pacheco & Neach, dated May
17, 2021, regarding the Frank Bogert statue.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER INITIATION OF
LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there are four (4) matters the City Council has
decided or may decide to initiate litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
Property Description: APN Nos. 507-302-011, 677 -270-015, 677 -270-030
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: Joel Montalvo, MPA, PE, City Engineer
Negotiating Parties: Caltrans
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms – Right-of-Way Acquisition
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Property Description: 225 El Cielo Road, Palm Springs, CA (aka “Boxing Club”
property)
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: Justin Clifton, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Well in the Desert, CVAG, & Martha’s Kitchen
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
City Negotiator: Justin Clifton, City Manager or Designee
Jeremy Hammond, Director of Human Resources
Bryan Reyes, Chief of Police
Peter Brown, Attorney
Employee Organizations: Management Association of Palm Springs
Palm Springs Firefighters Association
Palm Springs Fire Management
Palm Springs Police Management Association
Palm Springs Police Officers Association
Public Employees Association of Palm Springs
All Unrepresented Employees
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.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
David Murphy, speaking on Item No. 4A, spoke on strategies to address homelessness.
Jeremy Taylor, speaking on Item No. 5A, voiced support for the removal of parklets.
Matt Robinson, speaking on Item No. 5A, expressed support for the removal of parklets.
David Toner, speaking on Item No. 4A, recommended that Martha’s Village and Kitchen serve as
the primary operator of the facility.
Virginia Giokaris, speaking on Item No. 4A, recommended that Martha’s Village and Kitchen
serve as the primary operator of the facility.
Bonnie Reiss, speaking on Item No. 5A, provided suggestions for the continued operation of
parklets.
Jerry Keller, speaking on Item No. 5A, urged the City Council to allow the continued use of
parklets.
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CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND
REPORTS:
Councilmember Kors reported on the activities of the Business Retention/Economic Development
Standing Subcommittee.
Mayor Holstege requested a presentation about the successful use of the Convention Center for
COVID-19 vaccinations and testing.
City Manager Clifton reported on upcoming community events.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar.
A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 3.16.016(B) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW
FOR THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF GOVERNMENT CLAIMS AND
NOTICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 2047 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 3.16.016(B) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ALLOW FOR THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF GOVERNMENT CLAIMS AND
NOTICES."
B. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING
LABOR PEACE AGREEMENTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 2048 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.55.115 TO REQUIRE CANNABIS
BUSINESSES TO ENTER INTO LABOR PEACE AGREEMENTS AS A CONDITION
OF CANNABIS BUSINESS LICENSURE, TRANSFER OR RENEWAL."
C. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE BOGERT TRAIL SEWAGE LIFT STATION,
CITY PROJECT NO. 18-18
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the plans, specifications, and estimate; and authorize
Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Bogert Trail Sewage Lift Station, City Project
18-18 (“Project”).
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D. RESCISSION OF THE HISTORIC DESIGNATION FOR THE CROCKER–
CITIZENS BANK BUILDING LOCATED AT 1711 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE
(APN #510-020-001), CASE HSPB #109
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24903 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING THE
HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF THE CROCKER–CITIZENS BANK BUILDING
LOCATED AT 1711 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE (APN 510-020-001).”
2. Direct the City Clerk to submit the Council resolution to the County Recorder within
90 days of the effective date of the Council’s resolution.
E. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO LEASE AGREEMENT (A3613) WITH
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM FOR HANGAR RENTAL
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a short-term lease extension for the Palm Springs Air Museum for a 10,000
square foot hangar to store aircraft for a period commencing May 1, 2021, through
October 30, 2021, at a rent of $2,500 per month. A3613
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve up to one additional six-month extension
commencing November 1, 2021, if requested by the Palm Springs Air Museum.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
F. APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS WEIL, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF
RANCHO MIRAGE, TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the nomination of Thomas Weil, representing the
City of Rancho Mirage, on the Palm Springs International Airport Commission effective
July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024.
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G. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24904 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS/DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE
PERIOD ENDING 5-15-21 TOTALING $1,623,071.72 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS DATED 5-13-21 TOTALING $3,151,455.62, IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $4,774,527.34, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
H. ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED COOPERATIVE FIRE PROTECTION
AGREEMENT AND OPERATING PLAN BETWEEN THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF LAND
MANAGEMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement and Operating Plan between the
City of Palm Springs Fire Department and the United States Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Land Management. A5512
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
I. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE 2021 SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
REPAIRS PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-18
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the plans, specifications, and estimate; and authorize
Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the 2021 Sewer Collection System Repairs Project,
City Project 21-18.
J. APPROVAL OF FOUR (4) PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY WORKS DESIGN GROUP,
LLC, DAVID VOLZ DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC., HERMANN
DESIGN GROUP, INC., AND MIG, INC., FOR ON-CALL LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve an Agreement with Community Works Design Group, LLC, a California
Corporation, for on-call architectural design 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. A8868
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2. Approve an Agreement with David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc., a
California Corporation, for on-call architectural design 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. A8869
3. Approve an Agreement with Hermann Design Group, Inc., a California Corporation,
for on-call architectural design 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.
A8870
4. Approve an Agreement with MIG, Inc., a California Corporation, for on-call
architectural design 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.
A8871
5. Authorize the issuance of Purchase Orders pursuant to the on-call agreements for
landscape architectural design services in amounts sufficient to cover the costs of
required services related to the budgeted capital improvement projects, with funds
received from federal, state, regional and local funding sources.
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
K. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC., FOR ON-
CALL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve an Agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc., a
California corporation, for “on-call” engineering plan check services for an initial three
(3) year term, subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions. A8872
2. Authorize the issuance of Purchase Orders in amounts sufficient to cover the cost of
required services pursuant to the Agreement on a “pass-through” basis, with plan check
fees collected by the City from a developer received as payment for requested plan
check services.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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L. APPROVAL OF SIX (6) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH
ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES GROUP, M. ARTHUR GENSLER JR. &
ASSOCIATES, INC., HOLT ARCHITECTS, INC., INTERACTIVE DESIGN
CORPORATION, URRUTIA MARKS ACHITECTS, AND WESTGROUP
DESIGNS FOR ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve an agreement with Architectural Resources Group, a California Corporation,
for on-call architectural design 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.
A8873
2. Approve an agreement with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc., a California
Corporation, for on-call architectural design 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. A8874
3. Approve an agreement with Holt Architects, Inc., a California Corporation doing
business as Holt Architecture, for on-call architectural design 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. A8875
4. Approve an agreement with Interactive Design Corporation, a California Corporation,
for on-call architectural design 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.
A8876
5. Approve an agreement with Marks Architects, Inc., a California Corporation doing
business locally as Urrutia Marks Architects, for on-call architectural design 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. A8877
6. Approve an agreement with Westgroup Designs, Inc., a California Corporation, for on-
call architectural design 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.
A8878
7. Authorize the issuance of Purchase Orders pursuant to the on-call agreements for
architectural design services in amounts sufficient to cover the costs of required
services related to the budgeted capital improvement projects, with funds received from
federal, state, regional, and local funding sources.
8. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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M. SUMMARY VACATION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT FOR VACATED
CALLE SANTA ROSA (43 FT. FULL WIDTH) LOCATED BETWEEN CALLE
ENCILIA AND CALLE EL SEGUNDO, SOUTH OF ALEJO ROAD IN SECTION
14, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; ENGINEERING FILE R 21-04-0495
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24905 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A SUMMARY VACATION AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT,
TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT FOR VACATED
CALLE SANTA ROSA (43 FT. FULL WIDTH) LOCATED BETWEEN CALLE
ENCILIA AND CALLE EL SEGUNDO, SOUTH OF ALEJO ROAD IN SECTION 14,
TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; ENGINEERING FILE R 21-04-0495, AND
APPROVING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).”
N. APPROVAL OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE AND THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR THE DILLON ROAD
SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the Service Agreement between the County of Riverside and the City of Palm
Springs for the City to pay 100% of the costs to complete construction on the Dillon
Road Slurry Seal Improvement Project, for the work within the City of Palm Springs
City limits. A8879
2. Authorize a deposit of $149,528 to be paid to the County of Riverside prior to
construction, pursuant to the Agreement.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
O. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FUNDING THE
PALM SPRINGS SMALL HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24902 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FUNDING THE PALM
SPRINGS SMALL HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AND
SETTING JUNE 24, 2021, FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING.”
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P. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
RELEASE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE “ESCENA
DEVELOPMENT – PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY”, TRACT MAP 32233-2
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24906 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 32233-2 AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF
SECURITIES REQUIRED BY THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY, (A5087), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL
AND SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO, IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5
EAST.”
Q. ACCEPTANCE OF TWO FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION ACT (CRRSAA) GRANTS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$5,064,306
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve acceptance of a Federal CRRSAA grant in the
amount of $4,783,916 for the Palm Springs International Airport.
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve acceptance of a Federal CRRSAA grant in the
amount of $280,390 for the Palm Springs International Airport.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
R. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF LEXIPOL'S FULL POLICY
IMPLEMENTATION SERVICE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the purchase of a one-time cost for Lexipol’s Full Implementation Service for
start-to-finish, comprehensive policy adoption assistance for $28,445.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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S. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AIRPORT CAR RENTAL CONCESSIONAIRES'
AGREEMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 4 to all airport rental car concession agreements doing
business as eight (8) car rental agencies at PSP which include: Avis/Budget Car Rental,
LLC; The Hertz Corporation; Enterprise Rent-A-Car, LLC d/b/a Alamo/National Car
Rental; Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles, and Dollar/Thrifty Rent-A-
Car. A6110, A6111, A6113, A6114
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
T. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS STREET LIGHTING AND
PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS CITYWIDE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-
2022
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24907 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
PREPARATION OF AND GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE
ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 3, AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 6A, 6C, 7,
8, 9, AND 10 (ZONES 1AND 2), AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 12, TO ESTABLISH ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022."
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24908 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 22, 2021,
REGARDING STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, AND
PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 6A, 6C, 7, 8, 9, AND 10 (ZONES 1
AND 2), AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, AND TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2021/2022.”
U. PALM SPRINGS INNOVATION HUB AND ACCELERATOR CAMPUS
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR JANUARY 1, 2021, TO MARCH 31, 2021
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the quarterly report from the Coachella
Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) for the Palm Springs Innovation Hub for the period
of January 1, 2021, to March 31, 2021.
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V. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF APRIL 30, 2021
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file Treasurer’s Investment Report as of
April 30, 2021.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION BY
EMINENT DOMAIN OF FEE AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT INTERESTS IN PORTIONS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN
CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 677-444-010 AND 677-444-013 FOR THE
RAMON ROAD AND BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 08-
25, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BHLS 5282 (040), IN THE CITIES OF PALM
SPRINGS AND CATHEDRAL CITY, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
City Engineer Montalvo and Special Counsel Holland Stewart narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Holstege opened the Public Hearing.
Luisa Avila & Rosario Avila, Property Owner, spoke in opposition to the proposed actions;
stated that the construction staging, noise, and dust would negatively impact their patio
dining operations; stated that the City’s offer should be based on an updated appraisal and
a fair offer should be made; pointed out there are vacant parcels nearby that could be used
for the project staging.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Holstege closed the Public Hearing.
In response to City Council inquiries, Mr. Montalvo advised that Caltrans requires that the
temporary easement be a five-year period, noting that the use of the property is anticipated
to be one to three months. City Attorney Ballinger and Mr. Stewart advised that the City
Council may add a requirement that staff conduct a new appraisal and that the property
owner will be reimbursed up to $5,000 for obtaining their own appraisal.
Following deliberations, the City Council directed staff to obtain a new appraisal and to
make an offer to the property owners prior to proceeding with court filings.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY MAYOR HOLSTEGE,
CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER GARNER VOTING NO), to:
1. Conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution of necessity, including
providing all parties interested in the affected property and their attorneys, or their
representatives, an opportunity to be heard on the issues relevant to the resolution of
necessity.
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2. Make the following findings as hereinafter described in this report:
a. The public interest and necessity require the proposed project.
b. The project is planned or located in a manner that will be most compatible with the
greatest public good and the least private injury.
c. The real property to be acquired is necessary for the project.
d. The offer of just compensation has been made to the property owner.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 24909 entitled, “RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE
ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF FEE AND TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT INTERESTS IN PORTIONS OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED IN CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 677-444-010 AND 677-444-013, FOR THE
RAMON ROAD AND BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 08-
25, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BHLS 5282 (040), IN PALM SPRINGS,
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA”, as amended to state that contractors are
prohibited from blocking total access of the existing business.
B. REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO AMEND THE DOWNTOWN
PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN DOCUMENT TO REVISE THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PROCESS (CASE 5.1204 SPA)
Development Services Director Fagg narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
City Council inquiries.
Mayor Holstege opened and closed the public hearing, there being no one desiring to speak.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24910 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN PALM
SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN RELATIVE TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
PROCESS.”
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C. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER THE TAX AND EQUITY FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITY ACT FOR THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF REVENUE
BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000, TO ASSIST IN THE ACQUISITION,
DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF A 60-UNIT
MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING FACILITY FOR LOW-INCOME
HOUSEHOLDS, TO BE LOCATED AT 3130 N. INDIAN CANYON DRIVE IN THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Community and Economic Development Director Virata presented the staff report.
Mayor Holstege opened and closed the public hearing, there being no one desiring to speak.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing under the requirements of the Tax Equity and Fiscal
Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24911 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL
FINANCE AUTHORITY IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $20,000,000 TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE AN AFFORDABLE
MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING FACILITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF
COMMUNITY HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION, OR AN
AFFILIATE THEREOF, AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING
THERETO.”
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
MEETING RECESS:
The City Council recessed at 7:45 p.m. and returned at 8:00 p.m., with all members present.
D. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 COMPREHENSIVE BUDGET
AND 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS
2022-2026
Assistant City Manager Fuller narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City
Council inquiries.
Mayor Holstege opened and closed the public hearing, there being no one desiring to speak.
Mr. Fuller advised that the budget includes a placeholder for Measure J allocations but that
no specific projects are funded, noting that the City Council may hold a future joint meeting
with the Measure J Oversight Commission to discuss specific projects to be funded.
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Mayor Pro Tem Middleton requested that if revenues exceed projections that staff return
to the City Council for consideration of accelerating the pace of street repairs.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24912 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN
ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2021–2022; AND ADOPTING THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY
SCHEDULES."
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24913 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 – 2022 AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
REQUIRED.”
3. Adopt Resolution No. 24914 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACTING SOLELY IN ITS
CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 – 2022, AND OTHER SUCH
MATTERS AS REQUIRED."
4. Adopt Resolution No. 24915 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021– 2022 ENDING ON
JUNE 30, 2022.”
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. REVIEW OF TERMS FOR OPERATIONS AGREEMENT WITH WELL IN THE
DESERT AND MARTHA’S VILLAGE AND KITCHEN FOR DAY USE
HOMELESSNESS SERVICES AND WRAP-AROUND SERVICES AT 225 SOUTH
EL CIELO ROAD
Community and Economic Development Director Virata narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
City Council discussion ensued relative to the need for additional information regarding
the following:
• The number of staff members for each organization;
• Information on Well in the Desert’s revenues and expenditures;
• Clarification regarding rental expenses for the Well in the Desert;
• Clarification on the role and services offered by Martha’s Village and Kitchen;
• Well in the Desert’s client outcome, including referrals to services;
• Responsible parties for facility improvements and maintenance.
Mayor Pro Tem Middleton noted that she will not support a contract which includes Well
in the Desert until a full accounting and understanding of their revenues and expenditures
is provided.
Following discussion, the City Council directed staff to: 1) continue negotiating an
Operations Agreement, noting that the operator must monitor client outcomes and referrals
consistent with Homeless Management Information System standards and assist clients
with exiting homelessness; 2) return to City Council for consideration of an extension of
the Conditional Use Permit for Well in the Desert.
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5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. DISCUSSION OF THE PARKLET PROGRAM
Development Services Director Fagg narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
City Council inquiries.
During the course of discussion, the City Council provided the following direction to staff:
• Develop design guidelines for parklets;
• Development of rules to ensure parklets are not used for storage and other non-
customer serving uses;
• Evaluate and recommend a fee for use of the public spaces for commercial use;
• Parklets should not infringe upon or block access to an adjacent business;
• Reopen Arenas Road and solicit input on the Palm Canyon lane reductions;
• Monitor and report back the active use of parklets;
• Consider allowing offsite parking agreements;
• Clarify to participants that the use of parklets is not permanent at this time;
• Allow for a six-month period for non-confirming parklets to be removed.
Following discussion, Director Fagg advised that staff will return to the City Council within 60
days with recommendations on how to proceed with parklets for the next 12 months.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Christina Kelso, urged the City Council to remove the George Floyd “I can’t breathe” mural.
Mark Davis, voiced opposition to the placement of the Forever Marilyn statue.
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT:
City Manager Clifton reviewed upcoming agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 10:50 p.m., in memory of Jeffrey Sanker.
Respectfully submitted,
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 10/14/2021