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Thursday, January 27, 2022
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 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 Middleton
on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 6:05 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Middleton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Present: Councilmembers Christy Holstege, Geoff Kors, Dennis Woods; Mayor Pro Tern
Grace Elena Garner; and Mayor Lisa Middleton
Absent: None.
City Staff
Present: Justin Clifton, City Manager; Teresa Galavan, Assistant 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:
• COVID-19 CASE AND WASTEWATER TESTING UPDATE
Emergency Management Coordinator Daniel DeSelms presented an update of COVID-19 statistics
in Riverside County, the Coachella Valley and the City and addressed results of wastewater testing.
• GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS' BUREAU UPDATE
Scott White and Colleen Pace narrated a PowerPoint presentation with the annual update on the
Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Discussion followed regarding an assessment of 1 % added to TOT on vacation rentals to create a
Business Improvement District, the Love Local Campaign,
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
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Mayor Middleton announced that Item No. 10 has been pulled from the agenda by staff for
separate discussion and noted Item No. 5A will be moved to immediately after the Consent
Calendar.
Councilmember Holstege pulled Item No. 1 M from the Consent Calendar, for separate discussion.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the agenda, as amended, remove Consent Calendar Item Nos.
I and 10 for separate discussion and move Item No. 5A to immediately after the Consent
Calendar.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of January 27, 2022, was called to order by Mayor
Middleton 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 — MATTERS CREATING SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Two (2) matters that, under the existing circumstances, the City Attorney believes creates
significant exposure to litigation.
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: 3589 McCarthy Road, Palm Springs 92234 (APN 669-420-019)
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: Justin Clifton, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: McCarthy Road Productions, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Property Description: Boulders Property (Lots 145 of Tract Map 31095/APNs 504-
150-011 through -055); Crescendo Property (APN 504-040-
046); Gene Autry Property (APNs 677-540-028 & 677-540-
029); Block G of parcel map 36446 (APN 513-560-048)
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: Justin Clifton, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Potential buyer(s)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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Property Description: Indian Canyon Drive, South of Garnet Avenue (669-060-027,
669-070-004); 6400 N. Indian Canyon Dr. (669-093-010);
Indian Canyon Drive, approx. 600 $. south of Garnet Avenue
(669-060-028, 669-060-029); 6545 W. Garnet Ave. (669-060-
022); Indian Canyon Drive, South of Garnet Avenue (669-093-
002, 669-093-003); 5400 N. Indian Canyon Dr. (669-100-001)
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: Donn Uyeno, Principal Engineer, Jamie Formico, Right of
Way Manager
Negotiating Parties: Robert Miner, Southern California Edison, Southern
California Gas Co., Robert W. Miner Trust, Granite
Construction
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
City Negotiators: Justin Clifton, City Manager
Jeremy Hammond, Human Resources Director
Andrew Mills, Chief of Police
Peter Brown, Legal Counsel
Employee Organization: Public Employees Association of Palm Springs (PEAPS)
Management Association of Palm Springs (MAPS)
Palm Springs Firefighters Association (PSFA)
Palm Springs Fire Management (PSFMA)
Executives
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:
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed location for Item No. 5A:
Linda Sacket
Toby Divine
William Phillips
Jeff Toig
Jessica Toig
Josh Levine
Sasha Socket
Rev. Rodell Henshaw
Frank Tysen
The following individuals spoke in support of Item No. 5A:
Michael Braun
Shannon Anderson
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Aftab Dada
Steve Boswell
Celeste Brackley
David Murphy
Ginny Foat
Kathy Weremiuk
Jeffrey Bernstein
Jerry Keller
Bruce Hogan
Dan Fast, speaking on Item No. 10, expressed concerns regarding the scope of the project and
asked to meet with building officials to discuss it further.
Jaymes Green, Chair, Gene Autry Neighborhood Organization, thanked City Council for
approving Item No. 1 J.
There were no other public comments.
CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND
REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tern Garner announced she will be part of the SCAG Riverside County Housing Policy
Leadership Academy; reported the restrooms at the Desert Hills Community Center Park are being
built; discussed an upcoming event by the Building Resilience in African American Communities;
talked about the upcoming Black History Awards.
Councilmember Kors announced the upcoming Rock the Park concert.
Councilmember Holstege discussed her COVID Working Group which meets every other week
and commented on a meeting with College of the Desert Board of Trustees; talked about a chairing
a CVAG Homelessness Committee meeting and addressed quarterly district meetings.
City Manager Clifton discussed how COVID has impacted City operations and thanked the
community for its patience.
Councilmember Woods discussed efforts to get a COD campus in Palm Springs.
Mayor Middleton discussed a recent event by Sunline Transit to review and examine how Sunline
is using hydrogen technology and spoke about representing Palm Springs at the Holocaust
Memorial in Palm Desert.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar, with the removal of Item Nos. I M and 10 for
separate discussion.
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A. FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND
COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to find that the City Council has considered the circumstances
of the state of emergency during a proclaimed state of emergency, and state or local
officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, and as a
result, the Palm Springs City Council and all of Palm Springs Board, Commission, and
Committee meetings will be held by video conference, in accordance with AB 361.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of
October 28, 2021.
C. ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to accept with regret the resignation of Travis Armstrong from
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.2056 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE CHAPTER 92 AND CHAPTER 93 RELATIVE
TO THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE M-2 (MANUFACTURING)
AND E-I (ENERGY INDUSTRIAL) ZONES (CASE 5.1547 ZTA)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 2056 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE SECTION CHAPTERS 92 AND 93
RELATIVE TO THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE M-2
(MANUFACTURING) AND E-I (ENERGY INDUSTRIAL) ZONES."
E. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24971 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL' OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS/DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE
PERIOD ENDING 11-27-21 AND 12-11-21 TOTALING $4,126,901.03 AND
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 11-22-21, 11-24-21 AND 12-09-21
TOTALING $9,792,877.13, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $13,919,778.16,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
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F. RATIFYING THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS LINE RATE
PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 3.39.050 APPROVED BY
VOTERS BY MEASURE "G"
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24972 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
RATIFYING THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS LINE RATE
PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE §3.39.050 APPROVED BY
VOTERS BY MEASURE "G."
G. AUTHORIZATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO RS&H CALIFORNIA, INC.
FOR PRE -DESIGN, DESIGN, AND BID PHASE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $595,485 FOR AIRPORT TAXIWAY REHABILITATION,
CITY PROJECT NO.21-27
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $595,485 with the City's "on -
call" professional aviation consulting services firm, RS&H, a California corporation,
pursuant to Agreement No. A7148, design services for Airport Taxiway Rehabilitation,
City Project No. 21-27.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
H. AUTHORIZATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO RS&H CALIFORNIA, INC.
TO COMPLETE A WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $133,892 FOR AIRPORT WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT,
CITY PROJECT NO.21-29
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $133,892 with the City's "on -
call" professional aviation consulting services firm, RS&H, a California corporation,
pursuant to Agreement No. A7148 design services for Airport Wildlife Hazard
Assessment, City Project No. 21-29.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
I. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 8436 WITH BRUCE
BOWER INVESTIGATIONS FOR BACKGROUND SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
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1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 8436 with Bruce Bower Investigations
for background services.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
J. APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,500 FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR TRACT 13257 - PHASE 4 SEWER IMPROVEMENTS,
CITY PROJECT NO.21-17
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $90,500 with Harris &
Associates, Inc., pursuant to the City's "on -call" agreement (A8411), for design, bid
phase services, and construction phase services for Tract 13257 - Phase 4 Sewer
Improvements, City Project No. 21-17.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
K. RENEW AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ON BEHALF OF
PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND POST -RELEASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND
COMPLIANCE TEAM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY REALIGNMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Renew agreement with Riverside County, on behalf of its Probation Department and
Post -Release Accountability and Compliance Team, through June 30, 2022.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
L. AWARD GOODS PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. A9030 WITH MARCO
INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A RUNWAY SWEEPER FOR THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$367,213.22
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Goods Purchase Agreement (A9030) with Marco Industries, Inc. dba Mar -
Co Equipment Company for the purchase of a CNG-powered runway sweeper for the
Palm Springs International Airport in the total amount of $367,213.22.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
M. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
AND THE PALM SPRINGS PLAZA THEATRE FOUNDATION
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This item was heard under Excluded Consent Calendar Items.
N. APPROVAL OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT (A6973) WITH R & R JANITORIAL, AN INDIVIDUAL
COMPANY, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Approve a Second Amendment to Contract Services Agreement (A6973) with R & R
Janitorial for an annual increase of $104,821.44, and a total annual contract amount not
to exceed $540,997.45, to cease janitorial services at the former Police Department
Downtown Substation (located at 105 S. Indian Canyon Drive) and for the addition of
janitorial services provided at the new Downtown Park Restrooms, new Police
Department Substation, Plaza Theatre, and Downtown trash removal.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
O. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $310,362 WITH
ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN SERVICES
FOR THE RIM ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO.22-04
This item was heard under Excluded Consent Calendar Items.
P. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM APPLICATION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY . MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24973 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL CALRECYCLE
GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS IS ELIGIBLE."
Q. AUTHORIZATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO RS&H CALIFORNIA, INC.
TO COMPLETE AN AIRFIELD HOT SPOT STUDY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $179,802, CITY PROJECT NO.21-30
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to
1. Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $179,802 with the City's "on -
call" professional aviation consulting services firm, RS&H, a California corporation,
pursuant to Agreement No. A7148 for design services for Airport Hot Spot Study, City
Project No. 21-30.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
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R. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
RELEASE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE "VIBE
DEVELOPMENT — JEN CALIFORNIA 3, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY," TRACT MAP 36689
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24974 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 36689 AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF
SECURITIES REQUIRED BY THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH JEN CALIFORNIA 3, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY, (A7158), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF FARRELL DRIVE AND BARISTO ROAD, IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 4
SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST".
S. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
RELEASE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE "ICON
DEVELOPMENT — FAR WEST INDUSTRIES, A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION," TRACT MAP 36725
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24975 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 36725 AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF
SECURITIES REQUIRED BY THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH FAR WEST INDUSTRIES, (A7028), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND ALVARADO
ROAD, IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST."
T. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE
PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements
and Purchase Orders for the period of October 1 through December 31, 2021.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
M. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
AND THE PALM SPRINGS PLAZA THEATRE FOUNDATION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
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1. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between City of Palm Springs and The Palm
Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute said MOU.
O. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $310,362 WITH
ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN SERVICES
FOR THE RIM ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO.22-04
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to table this matter to a date, uncertain, consult with
neighborhood and take no action at this time.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. REDISTRICTING 2021: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REDISTRICTING OF
CITY COUNCIL BOUNDARIES AS REQUIRED BY ELECTIONS CODE
SECTION 21601 ET SEQ
By consensus, the City Council continued the Public Hearing to the City Council meeting
of February 10, 2022.
B. REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR ADOPTION OF AN
ORDINANCE TO IMPLEMENT SENATE BILL 9 REQUIREMENTS FOR
URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO -UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS,
CASE 5.1548 ZTA
Deputy City Manager Fagg presented details of the report.
Mayor Middleton opened the public hearing.
There were no public comments on this item.
Mayor Middleton closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Introduce Ordinance No. 2058 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.62
OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE AND CHAPTER 93.00 OF THE
PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO URBAN LOT SPLITS AND
TWO -UNIT PROJECTS AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE
EXEMPT FROM CEQA." City Clerk Mejia read the ordinance by title.
2. Direct staff to develop design guidelines.
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C. CONDUCT BROWN ACT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSITION TO A PER TRANSACTION DAY
CUSTOMER FACILITY CHARGE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Conduct a Brown Act Public Hearing to consider the implementation of an alternative CFC
in the amount of $9.00 per transaction day (maximum 5-day limit) at the Airport in
accordance with Section 50474.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24976 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRING, CALIFORNIA MODIFYING THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CUSTOMER FACILITY CHARGE."
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to coordinate the filing of the necessary
reports and documents with the State of California as required in Section 50474 and to
notify the rental car companies serving the Airport of the change in the CFC rate as of
March 1, 2022.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
A. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 10.22.060 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED
TO UNATTENDED ANIMALS IN ENCLOSED VEHICLES — GUIDE DOGS OF
THE DESERT
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce Ordinance No. 2059 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.22 RELATED TO
UNATTENDED ANIMALS IN ENCLOSED VEHICLES." City Clerk Mejia read the
ordinance by title.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND ACQUISITION AND FUNDING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE, FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3589
MCCARTHY ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FOR A PROPOSED LOW
BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTER AND APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARTHA'S VILLAGE AND KITCHEN
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Contract Services Agreement with Martha's Village and
Kitchen to operate the proposed Navigation Center at 3589 McCarthy Road.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-1 (MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER VOTING NO), to:
Approve Memorandum of Understanding between City of Palm Springs and County of
Riverside, for the purchase of 3589 McCarthy Road, for a proposed low barrier navigation
center.
2. Approve Acquisition and Funding Agreement between City of Palm Springs, for the
purchase of 3589 McCarthy Road, for a proposed low barrier navigation center.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute said Memorandum of Understanding and
Acquisition and Funding Agreement, and Contract Services Agreement with any
modifications approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, for the purchase of 3589
McCarthy Road, for a proposed low barrier navigation center.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 24970 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS, AND EXECUTE ANY OTHER
DOCUMENTS, NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING AND
PURCHASE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3589 MCCARTHY ROAD, PALM
SPRINGS, FOR A PROPOSED LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTER."
Recess/Reconvene
Mayor Middleton called for a recess at 9:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m., with all
Councilmembers, present.
B. DESERT COMMUNITY ENERGY LINE OF CREDIT GUARANTY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24977 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTY OF THE OBLIGATIONS OF DESERT
COMMUNITY ENERGY UNDER A CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH RIVER CITY
BANK"
2. Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to negotiate and take
such actions necessary and appropriate to finalize and execute the Guaranty and associated
documents.
PUBLIC COMMENT: (Non -Agenda Items) - None
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT:
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Councilmember Kors discussed adding a presentation from College of the Desert as an agenda
item.
City Manager Clifton discussed the tentative upcoming meeting schedule including a Study
Session on February 22, 2022.
Councilmember Garner requested that staff coordinate an update from the College of the Desert
for a future City Council meeting.
Councilmember Kors requested copies of the final redistricting maps.
Mayor Middleton requested a presentation on plans to return to in -person City Council meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
'OV,
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 11/28/2022
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