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Thursday, March 24, 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, March 24, 2022, at 5:40 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Middleton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
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 Monique Lomeli, Interim City Clerk, were present at
Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as
indicated in the minutes.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
By consensus, the City Council accepted the agenda as presented.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of March 24, 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):
One (1) matter that, under the existing circumstances, the City Attorney believes creates significant
exposure to litigation.
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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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
City Negotiators: Justin Clifton, City Manager
Jeremy Hammond, Human Resources Director
Stephanie George, Human Resources Director
Andrew Mills, Chief of Police
Peter Brown, Legal Counsel
Employee Organization: Palm Springs Police Officers Association (PSPOA)
Palm Springs Police Management Association (PSPMA)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, Pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54957
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:
Lex Ortega
Greg Rodriguez
Ron DeHarte
Frank Figueroa
CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND
REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Garner update on Clean Up Day at Golden Sands Mobile Home Park with Palm
Springs Disposal and Destiny Church. Councilmember Woods CV Link Updates Tuesday the 291h
Demuth Park for groundbreaking. Councilmember Woods and Mayor Pro Tern Garner attended
goal setting event with the Police Department. Councilmember Holstege live interviews about CV
Link, also updates on meetings attended, held a District 4 Townhall and events coming up. Mayor
Middleton updates on events, was apart of the USO Luncheon. Mayor Middleton was at the first
Boys and Girls Club Street hockey face off.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar.
A. FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND
COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, 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 videoconference, in accordance with AB 361.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of
September 29, 2021.
C. APPROVE THE 2022 AIR SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
I. Approve the new 2022 Air Service Incentive Program.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24996 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2022 AIR
SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT."
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents
D. AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A LETTER IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL
1814 — TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize issuance of a letter to Assemblymember Eduardo
Garcia, Chair of the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee, in support of AB 1814
relative to allowing Community Choice Aggregators (CCA's) the option to become
program administrators for the California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC)
Transportation Electrification Program.
E. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO A PLUS ROOFING AND
CONSTRUCTION, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $200,000 FOR THE CITY YARD ROOF REPLACEMENT, CITY PROJECT
NO.19-19
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Award a construction contract to A Plus Roofing and Construction, Inc., a California
corporation, in the amount of $200,000 for the City Yard Roof Replacement, City
Project No. 19-19 ("the Project").
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
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F. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE
PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and
Purchase Orders for the period of February 1 through February 28, 2022.
G. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GOVOS TO
PROVIDE SHORT-TERM RENTAL COMPLIANCE SERVICES
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a contract services agreement with GovOS to provide short-term rental
compliance services in an amount not to exceed $90,000 annually, for a period of
three and one-half years.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents
H. REQUEST BY RONALD DUPUIS, OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF A MILLS ACT
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR A WEXLER
STEEL HOME, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 290 SIMMS ROAD
(APN #505-031-012), (HSPB #43)
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of
Palm Springs and Ronald Dupuis.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement with the County of Riverside.
I. REQUEST BY ROCHELLE STEINER, OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF A MILLS
ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 1870
SOUTH BARONA ROAD, A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE IN THE
SANDCLIFF GARDEN APARTMENT HOMES HISTORIC DISTRICT (APN
#510-040-023), (HSPB #93 / HD-5)
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City
of Palm Springs, Rochelle Steiner and the Sandcliff Homeowners Association.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement with the County of Riverside.
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J. ACCEPT A STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT AWARD IN
THE AMOUNT OF $284,560 FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES, THROUGH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, FOR THE PURCHASE OF
INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the acceptance of a 2021 State Homeland Security Program Grant Award
in the amount of $284,560 from the California Office of Emergency Services
(CalOES), through the County of Riverside Emergency Management Department.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
MEETING RECESS:
The City Council recessed at 6:25 p.m. and reconvened at 7:02 p.m. with all members present.
K. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) SHADE STRUCTURE FROM
SHADE STRUCTURES INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$17,763.33 FOR THE DESERT HIGHLAND PARK SHADE STRUCTURE
PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO.21-22
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. A In accordance with Section 7.09.010 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code,
"Cooperative Purchasing Programs", authorize the purchase and installation of
one (1) shade structure from Shade Structures Inc., dba USA Shade & Fabric
Structures, a Texas corporation, pursuant to Cooperative Purchasing Contract
030117-LTS, for an amount of $17,763.33, contingent upon verification of the
contractor's ability to adhere to the City's Conflict of Interest and Non -
Discrimination Clause.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
3. Provided direction to staff regarding the review of the City's purchasing policies.
L. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) SHADE STRUCTURES FROM
SHADE STRUCTURES INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$100,946.36 FOR THE SWIM CENTER SHADE STRUCTURES, CITY PROJECT
NO.21-32
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. In accordance with Section 7.09.010 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code,
"Cooperative Purchasing Programs", authorize the purchase and installation of
three (3) shade structures from Shade Structures Inc. dba USA Shade & Fabric
Structures, a Texas corporation, pursuant to Cooperative Purchasing Contract
030117-LTS, for an amount of $100,946.36, contingent upon verification of the
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contractor's ability to adhere to the City's Conflict of Interest and Non -
Discrimination Clause.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
3. Provided direction to staff regarding the review of the City's purchasing policies.
M. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PAVEMENT COATINGS CO., A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $893,600 FOR THE 2022
SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO.21-02
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Award a construction contract to Pavement Coatings Co., a California
corporation, in the amount of $893,600 for the 2022 Slurry Seal Project, City
Project No. 21-02 ("the Project").
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve a purchase order in an amount not to
exceed $75,000 with an `on -call' firm for construction management and
inspection services.
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
N. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2021,
OCTOBER 31, 2021, AND NOVEMBER 30, 2021
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Reports as of
September 30, 2021, October 31, 2021, and November 30, 2021.
O. APPROVAL OF PUBLIC ART COMMISSION NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT
PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM
PUBLIC ARTS FUND
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a budget allocation of $25,000 from the Public Art
Fund for the Public Arts Neighborhood Grant Program.
P. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.2061 ADOPTING
A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE
APPLICATION FROM'RMHP (RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME PARK) TO R-
1-C (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR AN UNDEVELOPED 1.35-ACRE
PARCEL (APN: 508-240-020) LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
SUNNY DUNES AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, SECTION 23.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety
and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2061 entitled," AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND APPROVING A CHANGE OF
ZONE APPLICATION FROM RMHP (RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME PARK) TO
R-1-C (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR AN UNDEVELOPED 1.35-ACRE
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PARCEL (APN: 508-240-020) LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
SUNNY DUNES AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, SECTION 23."
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. REQUEST BY AG LAND INVESTMENTS, LLC FOR GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE CURRENT LAND USE DESIGNATION OF
`INDUSTRIAL' (IND) TO `VERY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL' (VLDR),
CHANGE OF ZONE FROM `PLANNED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
PARK' (M-1-P) TO `SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL' (R-1-C), AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) AND ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR
MODIFICATION (AMM) APPLICATIONS TO SUBDIVIDE 2.53 ACRES OF
UNDEVELOPED LAND INTO EIGHT (8) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
PARCELS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AT 2700 EAST ALEJO ROAD (CASE
5.1521 GPA/CZ, 38049 TTM, 7.1645 AMM)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER WOODS, CARRIED 4-0 (HOLSTEGE RECUSED), to:
1. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2062 entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE 5.1521 CZ, CHANGE OF ZONE, TO AMEND
THE CURRENT ZONE DESIGNATION OF `PLANNED RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT PARK' (M-1-P) TO `SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL' (R-1-
C) FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A 2.53- ACRE LOT INTO EIGHT (8) SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AT 2700
EAST ALEJO ROAD, SECTION 12."
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24997 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE 5.1521
GPA, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, TO AMEND THE CURRENT LAND
USE DESIGNATION OF `INDUSTRIAL' (IND) TO `VERY LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL' (VLDR) FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A 2.53-ACRE LOT INTO
EIGHT (8) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS FOR FUTURE
DEVELOPMENT AT 2700 EAST ALEJO ROAD, SECTION 12."
3. Adopt Resolution No. 24998 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE TTM
38049, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, AND CASE 7.1645 AMM,
ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION, FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A
2.53-ACRE LOT INTO EIGHT (8) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS
WITH THE LOT WIDTH OF 117 FEET INSTEAD OF THE CODE -REQUIRED
130-FOOT-MINIMUM FOR LOT 4 AND LOT 8 FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
AT 2700 EAST ALEJO ROAD, SECTION 12."
B. REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR APPROVAL OF THE
ANNUAL UPDATE OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE AND MUNICIPAL
CODE (CASE 5.1466 ZTA)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0 to introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance
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No. 2063 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE PALM
SPRINGS ZONING CODE (CASE 5.1466 ZTA)."
3. LEGISLATIVE:
A. CONSIDERATION OF GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT PROGRAM AND
DIRECTION TO STAFF
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0 to approve a request for financial support of a guaranteed
income pilot program in the amount of $200,000.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY (NON -AGENDA ITEMS):
Max Gerda
David Feltman
Richard Becker
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT:
The City Council provided feedback to the City Manager regarding upcoming agenda items and
directed staff to resume in -person City Council meetings beginning April 7, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 11/28/2022
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