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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-24 CC MINUTESThursday, June 24, 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 24, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Woods 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; 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 MEGAN GOEHRING, OF THE CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET, FOR PROVIDING ESSENTIAL FOOD AND SERVICES DURING THE PANDEMIC • PRESENTATION BY ROB HAMPTON, OF THE PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER ON THE OPERATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE PAST YEAR • PRESENTATION ON THE UNVEILING OF THE FOREVER MARILYN STATUE • PRESENTATION OF THE DESERT COMMUNITY ENERGY FLEX VIDEO • PRESENTATION ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY VECTOR AND MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT • UPDATE ON THE EASTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY City Council Minutes June 24, 2021 City of Palm Springs Page 2 MEETING RECESS: The City Council recessed at 6:10 p.m. and returned at 6:15 p.m., with all members present. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to remove Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1K and 1M for separate discussion and removal of Item No. 1J from the agenda. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of June 24, 2021, was called to order by Mayor Holstege at 3:00 p.m., with all members present. The following individuals voiced opposition to the sale of Tahquitz Golf Resort & Legends Golf Course: • Tami Monica • Todd Demond • Liz Lovie • Marilyn Stewart 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 Phillip Brooks v. City of Palm Springs, et al. Case No. 5:21-cv-00754-JGB (SPx) Jonathan Kallis v. City of Palm Springs, et al. Case No. 5:20-cv-01744 Workers Compensation Claim No. 16-128200 (Perry Madison) City Council Minutes June 24, 2021 City of Palm Springs Page 3 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. Four (4) additional matters. 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 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 Property Description: Tahquitz Golf Resort & Legends Golf Course Agency: City of Palm Springs City Negotiator: Justin Clifton, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Trust for Public Lands Under Negotiation: Price and Terms City Council Minutes June 24, 2021 City of Palm Springs Page 4 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 announced that Justin Clifton recused himself on discussions related to the Tahquitz Golf Resort & Legends Golf Course, noting that the City Attorney will serve as the City Negotiator; stated that the City Council approved on a vote of 5-0 to approve a conflict waiver letter for Best, Best & Krieger related to Phillip Brooks v. City of Palm Springs; 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. MEETING RECESS: The City Council recessed at 6:18 p.m. and returned at 6:26 p.m., with all members present. PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Hoi-yan Ip, speaking on Item 3A, voiced support for the proposed ordinance. CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Mayor Pro Tem Middleton announced that she was appointed Vice Chair of the Sunline Transit Agency Board, noting that Sunline will return to its regular route schedule in September. Councilmember Garner and Mayor Holstege reported on their activities and attendance at recent meetings and events. City Manager Clifton invited the community to attend upcoming Fourth of July events. City Council Minutes June 24, 2021 City of Palm Springs Page 5 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar, with the removal of Item Nos. 1K and 1M for separate discussion. A. RECEIVE AND FILE BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file Board and Commission meeting minutes. B. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Reappoint Jocelyn Kane and Wayne Sinclair to the Administrative Appeals Board for terms ending June 30, 2024. 2. Reappoint Robert (Ken) Hedrick to serve as an Alternate Board Member on the Administrative Appeals Board for a term ending June 30, 2024. 3. Reappoint Aftab Dada, Kevin Corcoran, and Manuel Guillermo Suero to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024. 4. Reappoint Terrie Andrade and Glenn Flood to the Human Rights Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024. 5. Reappoint Jim Flanagan to the Sustainability Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024. 6. Waive the requirements of Palm Springs Municipal Code 2.06.010(c) and reappoint Katherine Hough to the Historic Site Preservation Board for a term ending June 30, 2024. 7. Appoint Kalina Robles and Hugo Loyola to the Human Rights Commission for a term ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2024, respectively. 8. Waive the requirements of Palm Springs Municipal Code 2.06.010(c) and reappoint Jeffrey Bernstein, Brian Robin, and Naomi Soto to the Measure J Oversight Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024. 9. Appoint Scott G. Miller to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024. 10. Appoint Lauri Aylaian, Susan Meyer, and Christopher Spellman to the Parks and Recreation Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024. (City Council action continued on the next page) City Council Minutes June 24, 2021 City of Palm Springs Page 6 11. Appoint Gary Armstrong, Cristina Demiany, Matthew Lesniak, Barrett Newkirk to the Public Arts Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024. 12. Appoint Donald Barrett and Randy Evans to the Sustainability Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024. 13. Appoint John Bolton and Greg Roberts to the VillageFest Board for terms ending June 30, 2024. C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24916 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS/DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 5-29-21 TOTALING $1,637,407.13 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 5-27-21 TOTALING $4,072,629.06, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $5,710,036.19, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA.” D. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CASC ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR ON-CALL NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PROGRAM CONSULTING SERVICES MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with CASC Engineering and Consulting, Inc., a California corporation, for “on-call” National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NPDES program consulting services for an initial three (3) year term, subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions. A8883 2. Authorize a purchase order in the amount of $200,000 to CASC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. for annual NPDES program consulting services for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and subsequent fiscal years during the term of the Agreement. 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. City Council Minutes June 24, 2021 City of Palm Springs Page 7 E. ACCEPTANCE OF THE TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT FY 2020-21, CITY PROJECT NO. 20-24 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Accept the public works improvement identified as Traffic Calming Project FY 20-21, City Project No. 20-24, 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 the Traffic Calming Project FY 20-21, City Project No. 20-24. F. AUTHORIZATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO CAROLLO ENGINEERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000 FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS DEWATERING FACILITY PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-08 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 with Carollo Engineers, pursuant to the City’s “on-call” agreement (A8563), for design, bid phase services, and construction phase services for Wastewater Treatment Plant Dewatering Facility Project, City Project No. 21-08 (the “Project”). A8563 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents. G. ACCEPTANCE OF THE ANDERSON CHILDREN’S FUND GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,910 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS SWIM CENTER MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Authorize the acceptance of Anderson Children’s Foundation Grant in the amount of $19,910.00 for the Palm Springs Swim Center. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. H. PALM SPRINGS COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UPDATE MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve businesses listed in the staff report for participation in the COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program City Council Minutes June 24, 2021 City of Palm Springs Page 8 I. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENGIE SERVICES U.S., INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, RELATED TO THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL CO-GENERATION PLANT MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve an Amendment to Post-Construction Services Agreement (A8470) with ENGIE Services U.S., Inc., a Delaware corporation, for an initial annual cost of $53,143, escalating at 3% annually. A8470 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documentation. J. CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DEAZTLAN CONSULTING FOR SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES This item was removed from the agenda at the request of staff. K. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT WITH GL THE VERY BEST SERVICES, LLC FOR SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY AND WEB MANAGEMENT SERVICES This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Please see Page 9 of these minutes for a summary of that action. L. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH TYSEN KNIGHT PRODUCTIONS FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES OF PUBLIC ARTS PROJECTS MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve an agreement with Tysen Knight Productions in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for Public Arts projects repairs and maintenance services. A8884 M. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT WITH SCENE CREATIVE, LLC, FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Please see Page 9 of these minutes for a summary of that action. City Council Minutes June 24, 2021 City of Palm Springs Page 9 N. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF VMWARE WORKSPACE ONE SOFTWARE MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve the purchase of a three-year subscription for VMware Workspace ONE software in the amount of $57,925.97, inclusive of installation, annual maintenance, and support over the three-year term. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: K. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT WITH GL THE VERY BEST SERVICES, LLC FOR SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY AND WEB MANAGEMENT SERVICES Councilmember Woods expressed concern that this action would result in some Boards and Commissions being favored over others. The City Council agreed that the contract should be funded with General Funds and that staff should develop a comprehensive social media strategy. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the amendments in the agreement with an amount not to exceed $9,000 allocated from the General Fund and refer it back to the City Manager for consideration of executing the agreement under his authority. M. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT WITH SCENE CREATIVE, LLC, FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES In response to City Council inquiries, City Attorney Ballinger reviewed the City’s procurement requirements and findings for sole source exceptions; suggested that this matter be continued to allow staff to provide additional information related to procurement. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to continue this item to the City Council meeting of July 8, 2021. City Council Minutes June 24, 2021 City of Palm Springs Page 10 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. A REQUEST BY SMS ARCHITECTS ON BEHALF OF HALL PALM SPRINGS II, TO AMEND THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE PALM SPRINGS HOTEL (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ANDAZ HOTEL) TO REMOVE THE SPA LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL AND REPLACE IT WITH 14 ADDITIONAL GUESTROOMS FOR A TOTAL OF 164 ROOMS HOTEL LOCATED AT 414 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD324, (5.1091-PD-324) Assistant Planning Director Newell narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Mayor Holstege opened the Public Hearing. Brian Martinelli, representing the applicant, summarized the project timeline and proposed changes. There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Holstege closed the public hearing. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24917 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE 5.1091-PDD 324, AN AMENDMENT TO FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS OF PDD 324 TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF A SPA ON THE SECOND LEVEL OF THE PALM SPRINGS HOTEL AND TO REPLACE IT WITH FOURTEEN ADDITIONAL GUESTROOMS FOR A TOTAL OF 164 GUESTROOMS AT THE PALM SPRINGS HOTEL LOCATED AT 414 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PDD 324/CBD.” B. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT EXTENSION ISSUED FOR WELL IN THE DESERT, LOCATED AT 441 SOUTH CALLE ENCILIA, LSC ZONE (CASE 5.1419 CUP) City Manager Clifton and Director Virata presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries. In response to City Council inquiry, City Attorney Ballinger summarized the legal requirements on staff compensation, noting that stipends are not appropriate unless they are students receiving scholastic credit and uncompensated volunteers; advised that his understanding is that the Well in the Desert has not maintained its registry as a chartable non-profit or filed its taxes for two years. Discussion ensued about whether the Well in the Desert’s rental property in Desert Highland should be treated as an overnight shelter. Director Fagg advised that the area is zoned residential, and an overnight shelter could not be located at the site. Police Captain Kovaleff provided a summary report on the recent number of calls for service associated with Well in the Desert. City Council Minutes June 24, 2021 City of Palm Springs Page 11 Mayor Holstege opened the Public Hearing. City Clerk Mejia reported the applicant, Arlene Rosenthal, advised that she had a personal emergency and is not available to provide public comment. David Murphy, recommended that the City Council collaborate with the County of Riverside to open an emergency overnight shelter in Palm Springs or Cathedral City. David Toner, spoke on the importance of following best practices to aid people in exiting homelessness. James Gavin, voiced opposition to an extension of the permit for the Well in the Desert, noting that residents are exploring a class action lawsuit against the City. Joseph Ramani, asserted that the City will be liable for his property damage if the City extends the subject permit. Natalie, urged the City Council to revoke the permit for the Well in the Desert and to invest in solutions that assist people in exiting homelessness. Ayda Kach, asserted that the Well in the Desert continues to violate the conditions of their permit and it should be revoked. Franco Sermani, opined that the Well in the Desert should be responsible for cost incurred related to police call for service. There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Holstege closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Middleton pointed out that the Well in the Desert had many chances to comply with the conditions of their permit, opining that their permit should be revoked on June 30, 2021; noted that Martha’s Village and Kitchen comply with best practices and data collection standards, opining that the City should contract with Martha’s to operate the former Boxing Club as a homeless access center. Councilmember Kors agreed, noting that the County may be willing to partner with the City if Martha’s serves as the primary operator. Linda Barrack, President of Martha’s Village and Kitchen, spoke on the need to focus services to assist people in exiting homelessness; pointed out that additional time is needed to effectively implement the desired programs and services; noted that she will need the support of her Board of Director’s before committing to serve as the primary operator of the proposed homeless access center at the former Boxing Club. Councilmember Garner noted that she does not support closing the Well in the Desert until programs and services are operating at the former Boxing Club. City Council Minutes June 24, 2021 City of Palm Springs Page 12 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Martha’s Village & Kitchen for use of the Boxing Club, located at 225 S. El Cielo, to preserve continuity of care and services. 2. Grant the City Manager the authority to delay the revocation of the Conditional Use Permit for Well in the Desert for up to 30 days, but as soon as practicable. C. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE PALM SPRINGS SMALL HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD, LEVYING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ASSESSMENT, AND CONDUCT OF PROTEST PROCEEDINGS City Clerk Mejia presented the staff report. Mayor Holstege open and closed the public hearing, there being no one desiring to speak. City Clerk Mejia announced that the City received no written or verbal protest and that the City Council may proceed with consideration of adopting the proposed resolution. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, and written and oral protests to confirm the Report of the Palm Springs Tourism Small Hotel Business Improvement District Advisory Board and levying an assessment for Fiscal Year 2021-22. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 24918 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE PALM SPRINGS TOURISM SMALL HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 IN CONNECTION WITH THE PALM SPRINGS TOURISM SMALL HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.” 3. LEGISLATIVE: A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REUSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE AND PLASTICS WASTE REDUCTION Sustainability Manager Patrick Tallarico narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. During the course of discussion, the City Council directed staff to modify the ordinance to allow restaurants to provide utensils by request or inquiry, delete the fee requirement for non-reusable foodware, and to proceed with a pilot incentive program. City Council Minutes June 24, 2021 City of Palm Springs Page 13 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY MAYOR HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce Ordinance No. 2045 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.87 TO TITLE 5 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REUSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE AND PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION,” as amended. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. 5. NEW BUSINESS: A. DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT City Manager Clifton presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries. The City Council agreed that staff should proceed with a community survey and soliciting input from the City’s Boards and Commission; requested that the retreat be scheduled in October or November at an offsite facility and utilizing a professional facilitator. B. APPOINTMENTS TO EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE City Manager Clifton presented the staff report. The City Council agreed with staff’s recommendation to utilize a professional facilitator to assist the committee in developing a work program and returning to the City Council for feedback and approval. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Appoint the following individuals to serve on the Equity & Social Justice Committee: a. Jenna Adorno b. Ubaldo Boido c. John Goins d. Angelina Love e. Regina King f. Cynthia Session 2. Confirm the appointment of Edwin Ramoran and Donna Shepherd, nominated by the Human Rights Commission, on the Social Justice & Equity Committee. City Council Minutes June 24, 2021 City of Palm Springs Page 14 C. APPROVE ANNUAL INSURANCE POLICY RENEWALS FOR THE CITY’S INSURANCE PORTFOLIO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 City Attorney Ballinger presented the staff report. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24919 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING KEENAN & ASSOCIATES AS THE CITY’S BROKER OF RECORD, TO PURCHASE PROPERTY, EARTHQUAKE/FLOOD (DIFFERENCE IN CONDITION), EXCESS LIABILITY, EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION, AIRPORT OWNERS AND OPERATORS LIABILITY, VILLAGE FEST LIABILITY, MULTI MEDIA LIABILITY, AIRCRAFT HULL LIABILITY, CRIME/FIDELITY, VILLAGE FEST, AND CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES FROM VARIOUS CARRIERS FOR POLICY YEAR 2021-2022, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2021.” PUBLIC COMMENT: Erik Scott Romney, urged the City Council to take action to reopen the Plaza Theater. Mark Coleman, expressed disappoint about the placement of the Forever Marilyn statue. Vince Costa, urged the City Council to take action to reduce homelessness. Mark Davis, expressed disappoint about the placement of the Forever Marilyn statue. Rick Pantele, requested that the City Council adjourn tonight’s meeting in memory of Marv Sholl and plant a tree or install a star in his honor on Palm Canyon. CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA DEVELOPMENT: City Manager Clifton reviewed upcoming meeting schedules and agenda items. The City Council agreed that staff should proceed with scheduling a joint meeting with the Human Rights Commission. Councilmember Kors requested that staff agendize consideration of funding Palm Springs Pride on the next agenda. Mayor Holstege requested that the Planning Commission and Sustainability Commission consider the feasibility of requiring solar panel installation for commercial developments and requested that the Human Right Commission consider issuance of a proclamation for Juneteenth. City Council Minutes June 24, 2021 City of Palm Springs Page 15 ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 11:00 p.m., in memory of Marv Sholl. Respectfully submitted, Anthony J. Mejia, MMC City Clerk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 10/14/2021