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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.
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Middleton
on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 5:30 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 Tem
Grace Elena Garner; and Mayor Lisa Middleton
Absent: None.
' City Staff
Present: Justin Clifton, City Manager; Teresa Gallavan, Assistant City Manager, Jeffrey
Ballinger, City Attorney; Brenda Pree, City Clerk and Monique Lomeli, Chief Deputy
City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or
responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PRESENTATIONS:
• A. PROCLAMATION FOR EMPLOYMENT MONTH
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
By consensus, The City Council agreed to remove Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1G for separate
discussion and delete Item 10 from the agenda.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, .SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER,
CARRIED 4-1 (WOODS VOTING NO), to add urgency Item No. 3D.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of September 1, 2022, was called to order by
Mayor Middleton at 3:00 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:
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — MATTERS CREATING SIGNIFICANT '
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Four (4) matters that, in the opinion of the City council on the advice of the City Attorney,
based on existing facts and circumstance, there is significant exposure to litigation against
the City.
Claim No. 22-0903, dated April 27, 2022, filed by Law Offices of Monrow Mahon and
Barry J. Bennett, on behalf of Pearl Devers, Survivors & Descendants of Section 14.
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: 2990 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way (APN: 502-143-004)
Palm Springs, CA
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: Justin Clifton, City Manager & Teresa Gallavan, Asst. City '
Manager
Negotiating Parties: Tahquitz Housing Associates, LP
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Real Property Covenants
Property Description: Approx. 9,976 square feet of undeveloped right of way
(undeveloped portion of Zanero Road)
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: Justin Clifton, City Manager & Teresa Gallavan, Asst. City
Manager
Negotiating Parties: Gray Del Mar, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Property Description: APNs: 669-404-022, 056, 057, 058, 059, 061, 063 and 669-414-
050
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: Justin Clifton, City Manager & Teresa Gallavan, Asst. City
Manager
Negotiating Parties: Margaret and Harry Fritz
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
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Stephen Moses
Naomi Soto
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CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND
REPORTS: None.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar, with the removal of Item No. 1 G for
separate discussion, and the deletion of Item No. 10.
A. FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND
COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, 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 City Council and all of Palm Springs Board, Commission, and Committee meetings
may be held by videoconference, in accordance with AB 361
' B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 26 AND
OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 27
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to Adopt Resolutions supporting Proposition 26 and opposing
Proposition 27. RESOLUTION NOS. 25045 and 25046 respectively.
C. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MAY 31, 2022, AND JUNE 30, 2022
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to Receive and File Treasurer's Investment Report as of May 31,
2022, and June 30, 2022.
D. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25047 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF
' PAYROLL WARRANTS/ DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 07-09-
22 AND 07-23-22 TOTALING $4,743,841.10 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS DATED 07-07-22 AND 07-21-22 TOTALING $4,444,403.07, IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $9,188,244.17, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
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E. INTERIM CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH TERESA I
GALLAVAN
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to Receive and File Treasurer's Investment Report as of January
31, 2022.
1. Verbally Report a Summary of Compensation.
2. Approve Employment Agreement Appointing Teresa Gallavan as Interim City
Manager, effective September 2, 2022, and Setting Compensation and Other Terms of
Employment.
F. ACCEPTANCE OF THE ANDERSON CHILDREN'S FUND GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $38,764.00 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS SWIM CENTER
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize the acceptance of the Anderson Children's Foundation Grant in the amount
of $38,764.00 for the Palm Springs Swim Center.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
G. CONSERVATION ALTERNATIVE PLAN FOR OVERSEEDING OF RYE -SEED I
FOR CITY PARKS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to Receive and file.
H. ACCEPTANCE OF $55,405 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) TO ADDRESS
THE SALES AND FURNISHING OF ALCOHOL TO MINORS AND TO FOCUS ON
ABC LICENSEE EDUCATION AND COMPLIANCE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25048 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A GRANT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONTROL IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,405 FOR ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT."
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
I. APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
FROM DELL, INC. '
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to: Authorize an agreement for the utilization of the
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WSCA/NASPO cooperative under Minnesota Master Agreement No. MNWNC-108 and
the California Participating Addendum (California Participating Addendum No. 7-15-70-
34-003) for the purchase of computer equipment from Dell, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $2,500,000 for the five-year period between September 1, 2022, and August 31,
2027.
J. APPROVE A THREE-YEAR SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EVERBRIDGE TO
PROVIDE EMERGENCY ALERTING SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to
1. Approve a three-year service agreement with Everbridge, Inc. to provide emergency
alerting software and services for an amount not to exceed $50,715.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents.
K. APPROVE A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH KRONOS INCORPORATED, A
UKG COMPANY, TO PROVIDE TIMEKEEPING SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
FOR THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
' 1. Approve a two-year service agreement with Kronos Incorporated, a UKG company, to
provide Telestaff timekeeping software and services for Fire Department personnel for
an amount not to exceed $92,189, subject to amendments and allowable inflation
adjustments.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents.
L. PURCHASE ARCTIC WOLF SECURITY OPERATIONS CLOUD AND
CONCIERGE SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. In accordance with Section 7.09.010 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code,
"Cooperative Purchasing Programs," authorize the purchase of Arctic Wolf, a Security
Operations Cloud and Concierge Security Operations Center from Savant Solutions of
Sacramento, CA, pursuant to the Carahsoft NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative
Purchasing Contract AR2472 (Savant Solutions, Inc is an authorized Carahsoft
reseller) for an initial amount of $104,390 with an allowance of up to 10% additional
cost (not to exceed $10,439); $101,707 for year two; and $107,809 for year three, for a
total not to exceed $324,345.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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M. APPROVE A ONE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH LNRS DATA
SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,157 TO ACCESS CIRIUM DIIO MI, AN
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INTERNET-BASED AIRLINE MARKETING AND OPERATIONS DATABASE, FOR
THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT '
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to: Approve a one-year subscription agreement with LNRS Data
Services, Inc. in the amount of $21,157 to access CIRIUM DIIO Mi, an intemet-based
airline marketing and operations database, commencing on July 1, 2022, and ending on
June 30, 2023.
N. ACCEPTANCE OF AIRPORT PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES, CITY
PROJECT 19-34
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Accept the new passenger boarding bridges and associated improvements identified
as Airport Passenger Boarding Bridges, City Project 19-34, as completed.
2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside
County Recorder a Notice of Completion for Airport Passenger Boarding Bridges,
City Project No. 19-34.
O. PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BRAND UPDATE
This item was deleted from the agenda.
P. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. '
A9081 WITH WEST AVIATION SERVICES - SAN DIEGO, INC., DBA SIERRA
AVIATION GROUP
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A9081 with Sierra Aviation Group in
the amount of $709,965 for baggage relocation and directional staff services related to
Palm Springs International Airport and extend the term by 12 months through May 31,
2023.
2. Approve the appropriation of $709.965 for FY 2022-23 from the Department of
Aviation Fund 415 fund balance.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
Q. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE, AND AUTHORIZATION
TO BID THE RACQUET CLUB/VIA MIRALESTE HAWK SIGNAL, CITY
PROJECT 21-12
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to Approve the plans, specifications, estimate, and authorize Staff '
to advertise and solicit bids for the Racquet Club/Via Miraleste HAWK Signal, City
Project 21-12.
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R. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE, AND AUTHORIZATION
TO BID THE RECREATION FIELDS LED LIGHTING UPGRADES, CITY
PROJECT 19-28
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the plans, specifications, estimate, and authorize Staff
to advertise and solicit bids for the Recreation Fields LED Lighting Upgrades, City
Project No. 19-28.
S. APPROVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT, AND ESTIMATES (PS&E), AND AUTHORIZATION
TO BID FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE WIDENING, FEDERAL AID
PROJECT NO. BRLO-5282(017), CITY PROJECT NO.01-11
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to
1.
Approve the plans, specifications, estimate, and authorize Staff to advertise and
solicit bids for the Indian Canyon Drive Widening, City Project No. 01-11, Federal
Aid Project No. BRLS-5282(017), and the Indian Canyon Sewer System
Improvements as separate or combined projects.
2.
Approve Amendment No. 8, in the amount of $573,850, to Professional Services
Agreement No. A4461, for a new not -to -exceed amount of $2,328,100 with Dokken
Engineering, for Construction Support on the Project.
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3.
Accept the Final Tiered Initial Study with Mitigated Negative Declaration, for the
Indian Canyon Drive Sewer Main Extension Project, in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
4.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
5.
T. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH ECONOMIC & PLANNING SYSTEMS, INC. TO PREPARE AN
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING FEASIBILITY STUDY AND COMMERCIAL NEXUS
STUDY (RFP 19-22)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to
1. Approve Agreement No. A9187 with Economic & Planning Systems, Inc., a
California corporation, in an amount not to exceed $105,000 for professional services
for an inclusionary housing feasibility study and commercial nexus study.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
U. REQUEST BY THE TIM VONTZ TRUST, OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF A MILLS
ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 1864 SOUTH
BARONA ROAD, A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE IN THE SANDCLIFF GARDEN
APARTMENT HOMES HISTORIC DISTRICT (APN #510-040-018) (HSPB 993/HD-5)
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to ,
1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of
Palm Springs, The Tim Vontz Trust, 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.
V. APPROVE A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SAME DAY EXPRESS
LLC, DBA SIGNATURE SCULPTURE, FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF
THE CITY'S PUBLIC ART COLLECTION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Service Agreement with Same Day
Express LLC, dba Signature Sculpture, for a three-year term in an amount not to
exceed $128,905 to provide cleaning and maintenance services for the City's Public
Art collection.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
W. APPROVE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC PRODUCTS &
SERVICES, LLC, AGREEMENT NO. A9192, FOR TRAFFIC CONES, BARRICADES,
AND BARRICADE LIGHTS I
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to
1. Approve Contract Service Agreement No. A9192 with Pacific Products & Services,
LLC to provide traffic cones, barricades, and barricade lights for a three-year term in
an amount not to exceed $300,000, beginning September 1, 2022, through August 31,
2025, with two one-year extension options at the City's sole discretion.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
X. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC WEST INDUSTRIES, INC.
AGREEMENT NO. A9193 FOR CHILLER REPLACEMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to
1. Approve Contract Service Agreement No. A9193 with Pacific West Industries, Inc. in
an amount not to exceed $329,000 to provide chiller replacement at the Palm Springs
Police Department.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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A. AUTHORIZE ANNEXATION NO. 24 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO.2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)
MOTION BY MAYOR MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 4-0-1, (HOLSTEGE RECUSED) to:
1. Hold a Public Hearing on the matter.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25049 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 24, TRACT MAP NO. 38049, INTO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND
SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS."
3. Conduct the Special Annexation Landowner Election.
MOTION BY MAYOR MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS,
CARRIED 4-0-1, (HOLSTEGE RECUSED) to:
4. Adopt Resolution No. 25050 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION,
DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX
' LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 24, Tract Map No. 38049, INTO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)."
5. Introduce Ordinance No. 2065 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION
TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 24, TRACT MAP NO.
38049 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC
SAFETY SERVICES)."
B. AUTHORIZE ANNEXATION NO.25 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO.2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)
MOTION BY MAYOR MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS,
CARRIED 4-0 (WOODS DISCONNECTED), to:
1. Hold a Public Hearing on the matter.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25051 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 25, TRACT MAP NO. 38416, INTO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND
SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS."
3. Conduct the Special Annexation Landowner Election.
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MOTION BY MAYOR MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
4. Adopt Resolution No. 25052 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION,
DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX
LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO.25, Tract Map No. 38416, INTO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)."
5. Introduce Ordinance No. 2066 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION
TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 25, TRACT MAP NO.
38416 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC
SAFETY SERVICES)."
C. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO SOLID WASTE
SERVICES RATES AND APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR SOLI) WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND PALM SPRINGS DISPOSAL
SERVICE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY '
COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Open the Public Hearing to receive public comments on the proposed rate increases
and the Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement.
2. Close the Public Hearing after all public comments have been heard, and determine
if written protests have been received from the owners/tenants of a majority of
parcels which are subject to the solid waste service rate increases, and if a majority
protest is not received, discuss and approve the amount of the low-income discount
program, and adopt Resolution No. 25053 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
WITH PALM SPRINGS DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION SERVICES AND ADOPTING THE SOLID WASTE SERVICE
RATES," as amended with the value of the low-income discount set at 15%.
D. AN APPEAL BY NEW CHURCH II, LLC OF THE DECISION BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY A TIME EXTENSION OF THE
ENTITLEMENTS INVOLVING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION
AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO (1) RENOVATE TWO HISTORIC
PROPERTIES FOR ADAPTIVE RE -USE AND (2) DEMOLISH AND
RECONSTRUCT ONE- AND TWO-STORY STRUCTURES ON A 3.65-ACRE
SITE FOR THE OPERATION OF A HOTEL WITH ACCESSORY SPA,
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RESTAURANT AND MEETING SPACE LOCATED AT 222 S. CAHUILLA
ROAD, ZONE R-3 (CASE 5.1345 CUP 3.0678 MAJ)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Open the appeal hearing and receive testimony.
2. Accept the appeal, overturn the Planning Commission's decision, and grant a one-
year time extension by adopting Resolution No. 25054 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE APPEAL BY NEW CHURCH II, LLC AND
OVERTURNING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO
DENY A TIME EXTENSION REQUEST FOR CASE NOS. 5.1345 CUP AND
3.0678 MAJ; A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MAJOR
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO RENOVATE CLASS 1 HISTORIC
PROPERTIES (226 WEST BARISTO ROAD AND 284 SOUTH CAHUILLA
ROAD), CONSTRUCT ONE- AND TWO-STORY BUILDINGS, AND
OPERATE ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL, INCLUDING A RESTAURANT
AND SPA FACILITY, FOR A PROPOSED HOTEL PROJECT LOCATED AT
222 SOUTH CAHUILLA ROAD."
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
' A. SELECTION OF ARTIST FOR ACRISURE ARENA MURAL PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Delegate the selection of an artist and artwork to the Public Arts Commission
subject to City Manager review and approval.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
B. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN PALM SPRINGS
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, THROUGH ITS
POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES
MOTION BY MAYOR MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS,
CARRIED 5-0, to
1. Approve an agreement between the Palm Springs Unified School District and the
City of Palm Springs to provide a full-time police officer (School Resource Officer)
on the campus of Palm Springs High School and Desert Learning Academy for two
years, expiring at the end of the 2023/2024 school year.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
C. CVRA WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION —REDUCING BARRIERS TO
RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL AND WORKING ON CITY COUNCIL
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The City Council refined direction to Staff regarding an ordinance addressing City Council
salaries and compensation. ,
D. CONSIDERATION OF A SIGN -ON LETTER TO CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS
REGARDING THE MONTHLY PAYMENT OF FAMILY TAX CREDITS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0 to support a letter to congressional leaders on behalf of Mayors for
Guaranteed Income requesting a technical fix to allow monthly payment of state cash
benefits be included in an end of the year tax extender package.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY (NON -AGENDA ITEMS): NONE
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT:
The City Council and City Manager reviewed and discussed the tentative upcoming meeting
agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 10:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, ,
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Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL:11/28/2022
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