HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-08 CC MINUTESThursday, October 8, 2020
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 Kors on
Thursday, October 8, 20 20, at 5:35 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Kors led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Grace Elena Garner, Lisa Middleton, Dennis Woods; Mayor Pro
Tem Christy Holstege; and Mayor Geoff Kors
Absent: None.
City Staff
Present: David H. Ready, 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:
• OFFICERS JOSE “GIL” VEGA AND LESLEY ZEREBNY REMEMBRANCE
Police Chief Reyes thanked the City Council for its statement made in memory of fallen
Officers Jose Gilbert “Gil” Vega and Lesley Zerebny and led a moment of silence in their
memory.
• NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH
Mayor Kors presented a Proclamation to Public Arts Commission Chair Sheffer declaring
October 2020 as National Arts and Humanities Month in the City of Palm Springs.
• NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Councilmember Garner read a Proclamation designating October 2020 as National
Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Palm Springs.
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• CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION FOR SALTON SEA KAYAKING
STUDENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Holstege presented Certificates of Recognition to Layton Jones, Clay
Jones, and Evelyn Garcia in recognition of their efforts to raise awareness about the social
and ecological crisis of the Salton Sea by kayaking across the sea.
• ELECTION UPDATE
City Clerk Mejia narrated a PowerPoint presentation on the upcoming election, noting
ballot drop-off locations, early voting options, Voter Assistance Center locations, and
same-day voter registration.
• COVID-19 UPDATE
Emergency Management Coordinator DeSelms presented an update on the number of
Covid-19 cases in the Coachella Valley and Riverside County.
Mayor Kors spoke on the importance for residents to test frequently for Covid-19, noting
a free testing event at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
• RENTAL ASSISTANCE UPDATE
Director of Community and Economic Development Virata provided information about a
rental assistance program provided by United Way and Lift to Rise and noted additional
information can be obtained on the City’s website.
• U.S. CENSUS UPDATE
Neighborhoods Manager Goolsby presented an update on the U.S. Census response rate in
the City of Palm Springs and Coachella Valley.
• NEW SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHTS TO PSP
Mayor Kors announced that Southwest Airlines will provide new flight service out of the
Palm Springs International Airport.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the agenda with the removal of Consent Calendar Item
No. 1D for separate discussion and the deletion of Item No. 1K from the agenda.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of October 8, 2020 was called to order by Mayor
Kors at 3:00 p.m., with all members present.
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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):
Seven (7) 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.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957:
City Manager
City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
Property Address/Description: APNs 677-444-010; 677-444-013; and
67470 Sarah Street, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Luis A. Avila Paz, Rosario Avila, and Maria Avila
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Property Description: APNs 680-170-051 and 680-170-014
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Property Description: Palm Canyon Theater 538 North Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: The Palm Canyon Theatre
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Property Description: 2901 E. Alejo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Coachella Valley Economic Partnership
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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Property Description: 3400 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs
(portions of airport)
Agency City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Paradies Shops, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Lease)
Property Description: Right of way easements & temporary construction
easements along the north side of Vista Chino, and
along the east side of Gene Autry Trail
(APNs 501-355-003, 677-540-029 & 677-540-028)
Agency: City of Palm Springs and Successor Agency of the
Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm
Springs
City Negotiator: Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Sale)
Property Description: 3.6 Acres at SE corner of Indian Canyon Drive and
San Rafael Road APN 501-031-028
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Community Housing Opportunities Corporation
(CHOC)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Sale)
Property Description: Boulders Property (Lots 1-45 of Tract Map
31095/APNs 504-150-011 through -055); Crescendo
Property (APN 504-040-046); Rimrock Property
(APN 681-480-011); 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: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Designated Representatives: David Ready, City Manager
Perry Madison, 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:
Kathy Weremuik, speaking on Item 5A, spoke in support of the recommended revisions to the
General Plan Vision Statement and priorities.
CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND
REPORTS:
City Manager Ready announced a redesigned City website will launch in November 2020; advised
that a budget update will be scheduled for a City Council meeting in November 2020.
Councilmember Garner reported on her visit to a third-grade class at Katherine Finchy Elementary
School, noting that the students conveyed their excitement for the new splash area the Downtown
Park, surf park, and requested more playground equipment at parks.
Mayor Pro Tem Holstege reported on her District 4 Town Hall meeting.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar, with the removal of Item No. 1D
for separate discussion.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of August 6
and September 30, 2020.
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B. ACCEPT A RESIGNATION FROM THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to accept with regret the resignation of John Goins from
the Sustainability Commission.
C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24808 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS/
DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 09 -05-2020 TOTALING
$1,717,180.98 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 08-27-2020 AND
09-03-2020 TOTALING $5,259,720.88, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$6,976,901.86, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
D. RENEW AGREEMENT WITH DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION TO
PARTICIPATE IN TASK FORCE
This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to Page 9 of these minutes
for a summary of that action.
E. AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PURCHASE ORDER 19-0614 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $76,150 TO INTERACTIVE DESIGN CORPORATION FOR THE
DEMUTH COMMUNITY CENTER LIFE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, CITY
PROJECT 19-14
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Purchase Order 19-0614 in the amount of $76,150 to
Interactive Design Corporation, a California corporation, for the Demuth Community
Center Life Safety Improvements.
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute amendments to the design contract
up to a cumulative amount of $25,000 for the Demuth Community Center Life Safety
Improvements, City Project No. 19-14.
3. Authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
F. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JULY 31, 2020
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report as of
July 31, 2020.
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G. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING, A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION (A6597) IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,000 FOR THE EAST PALM
CANYON DRIVE BRIDGE, CITY PROJECT NO. 12-04, FEDERAL-AID
PROJECT NO. BRLS-5282 (041)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken
Engineering, a California corporation, (Agreement No. 6597) in the amount of $85,000
for an increased total contract amount of $1,267,540 for the East Palm Canyon Drive
Bridge, City Project No. 12-04, Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5282(042). A6597
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
H. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY FOR THE
DOWNTOWN PARK, CITY PROJECT NO. 15-07
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve an increase of $240,000 in the City Manager's
authority to approve and execute construction contract change orders related to the
Downtown Park, City Project No. 15- 07.
I. APPROVE A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO ALPHA PETROLEUM
TRANSPORT, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION, FOR COLLECTION,
TRANSPORTATION, AND THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Contract Services Agreement to Alpha Petroleum Transport, Inc., a Texas
Corporation, for waste disposal services of an estimated annual cost of $45,000 with
an initial term of three (3) years, with two (2) one (1) year extensions. A8610
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
J. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.80 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "VACANT BUILDINGS; BLIGHTED PROPERTIES"
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 2032 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 8.80 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED "VACANT BUILDINGS; BLIGHTED PROPERTIES'."
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K. APPROVE REAL ESTATE SERVICES AGREEMENTS TO ANALYZE MARKET
DEMAND OF CITY PROPERTIES
This item was deleted from the agenda at the request of staff.
L. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DENYING AN APPEAL FILED BY SIMON CRE
SUMMIT Ill, LLC, OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION TO DENY A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,071-SQUARE FOOT
CONVENIENCE STORE AND FUELING STATION LOCATED AT 2444 NORTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1, SECTION 3 (CASE 5.1498 CUP & 3.4148 MAJ)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24805 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL FILED BY SIMON CRE SUMMIT Ill, LLC
AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CASE 5.1498 CUP) AND MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPLICATION (CASE 3.4148 MAJ) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
3,071-SQUARE FOOT CONVENIENCE STORE AND FUELING STATION
LOCATED AT 2444 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE."
M. ACCEPTANCE OF THE VISTA CHINO (STATE ROUTE 111) AT VIA
MIRALESTE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 17- 03,
AND NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (STATE ROUTE 111) AT VIA ESCUELA
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 17-05
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Accept the public works improvement identified as Vista Chino (State Route 111) at
Via Miraleste Traffic Signal Installation, City Project No. 17-03, and North Palm
Canyon Drive (State Route 111) at Via Escuela Traffic Signal Installation, City Project
No. 17-05, 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 Vista Chino (State Route 111) at Via Miraleste
Traffic Signal Installation, City Project No. 17-03, and North Palm Canyon Drive
(State Route 111) at Via Escuela Traffic Signal Installation, City Project No. 17- 05.
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N. ACCEPTANCE OF THE PICKLEBALL AND TENNIS COURT RESURFACING,
CITY PROJECT NO. 20-11
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Accept the resurfacing of eight tennis courts at Ruth Hardy Park and eight pickleball
courts at Demuth Park identified as the Pickleball and Tennis Court Resurfacing,
City Project No. 20-11, 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 Pickleball and Tennis Court
Resurfacing, City Project No. 20-11.
O. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND
ASSOCIATES INC., FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
CITYWIDE SPEED SURVEY, CITY PROJECT 19-17
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize a Purchase Order to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., pursuant to On-Call
Agreement No. A8393, in an amount not to exceed $113,957 for traffic engineering
services for the Citywide Speed Survey, City Project No. 19-17. A8393
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
D. RENEW AGREEMENT WITH DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION TO
PARTICIPATE IN TASK FORCE
Police Chief Reyes reported this is a renewal of the Police Department’s commitment to
continue to support the DEA Task Force; noted the Task Force is supervised by the DEA,
noting that it focuses on long-term investigations and high-volume drug-dealing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Renew an agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration through
September 30, 2021.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE.
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3. LEGISLATIVE:
A. URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LIMITATIONS ON THIRD-PARTY
FOOD DELIVERY FEES
City Attorney Ballinger presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Councilmember Garner expressed gratitude to Daryl Terrell for presenting his proposal to
limit fees charged by third-party food delivery companies.
Following discussion, the City Council agreed that the ordinance should be modified to
limit delivery fees to no more than 15%, any other combination of service-related fees to
no more than 5%, all tips must go to the driver, and that an example of the authorized fees
be included in the ordinance.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2033 entitled, "AN
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING LIMITATIONS ON THIRD-PARTY
FOOD DELIVERY FEES,” with direction to the City Attorney to modify the ordinance as
agreed by the City Council.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. APPROVAL OF CONCEPT DESIGN FOR AIRPORT TURF CONVERSION
PROJECTS
Director of Development Services Fagg narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded
to City Council inquiries.
In response to City Council inquiries, Todd Holmes, Landscape Consultant, advised that
the City Council is requested to approve the project in concept, noting that staff will work
collaboratively with the Sustainability Commission on final plant selections.
Councilmember Woods expressed concern that people may walk on the climate-adaptive
turf and requested that staff evaluate the path of travel to ensure that people stay on the
concrete sidewalks.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the Concept Designs for the Demonstration Garden so that the City can
proceed to the construction documents phase.
2. Approve the Concept Designs and phasing plan for Future Turf Conversion projects at
the airport, which will proceed to construction when additional funds are available.
3. Authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. 2007 GENERAL PLAN LIMITED UPDATE - REVIEW PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDED REVISIONS TO THE GENERAL PLAN
VISION STATEMENT AND PRIORITIES
Assistant Director of Planning Services Newell narrated a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to City Council inquiries.
The City Council spoke on the importance of soliciting additional public input on the
General Plan update, noting that staff should outreach to Main Street Palm Springs,
One-PS, and other community organizations.
Mayor Kors recommended seeking input on celebrating diversity from the Human Rights
Commission and seeking input from persons with disabilities and the tourism industry
stakeholders.
Mayor Pro Tem Holstege spoke on the need to solicit input from young adults and children;
noted that the proposed recommendations highlight the importance of open space but does
not fully address parks and recreational opportunities; suggested calling out the need for
affordable and mid-range housing projects and additional childcare and family-oriented
services; voiced support for the recommendations related to sustainability and encouraged
everyone to consider the future of sustainable transportation.
Councilmember Middleton expressed support for the recommendations related to
sustainability and climate change; spoke on the need for new development projects to
include the planting of shade trees; discussed the relation between housing density and the
need for more affordable housing options, noting that seniors will need a variety of
different housing options.
Councilmember Garner spoke in support for the recommendations related to renewable
energy and other green businesses; pointed out that renters and seniors needed to be
considered relative to housing options; voiced support for developing small neighborhood
parklets to encourage more walkable neighborhoods; agreed with the need to engage
persons with disabilities to ensure that accessibility is addressed.
Councilmember Woods recommended adding a priority addressing the importance of the
urban form; opined that the Circulation Element needed to be reworked to promote
pedestrian and bicycle movement, noting that the priority should not be the promotion of
parking, but rather looking at how parking needs are met.
The City Council took no formal action on this item.
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B. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES
CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$7,042,945 FOR THE AIRPORT PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES, CITY
PROJECT NO. 19-34
City Manager Ready requested that the City Council continue this matter due to the need
to address a bid protest.
The City Council took no formal action on this item.
C. DIRECTION REGARDING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS FOR UPCOMING
BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES
City Clerk Mejia presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Holstege spoke on the need to ensure that the Boards and Commissions
reflect the diversity of the community and represent all Districts.
Councilmember Middleton spoke on the need to setup a rotation for each Councilmember
to serve on the Interviewing Subcommittee and concentrating on current vacancies,
extending the recruitment period, and deferring appointments to next year, where possible.
The City Council agreed: 1) that Councilmember Garner and Mayor Pro Tem Holstege will
continue to serve as the Interviewing Subcommittee for this round of vacancies and
Councilmembers Middleton and Woods offered to serve as alternates on the Subcommittee
if needed; 2) the Interviewing Subcommittee should screen applicati ons for the Historic
Site Preservation Board, Measure J Oversight Commission, and Planning Commission and
forward 5-6 applicants for the full City Council interviews.
D. AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
CONCESSION LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR PARADIES SHOPS, LLC
City Manager Ready presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
The City Council expressed gratitude to staff for bring forward the concession lease
agreement and requested that staff issue the next Request for Proposals at least one year
before the expiration of current agreement.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Lease Agreement for Concessions at Palm Springs
International Airport, Agreement No. A4159, with Paradies Shops, LLC, an Arizona
limited liability company in a final form acceptable to the City Attorney. A4159
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following individuals voiced support for the preservation of the Boulders and Crescendo
properties as open space:
Michael Fleming
Nicki McLaughlin, representing the Friends of Palm Springs Mountains
Brian Ray
Ned Barker
Janice Smith
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the street closure on Palm Canyon Drive,
asserting that it is negatively impacting retail businesses and their patrons, favors restaurants over
other businesses, and is resulting in more loitering and trash:
Larry Kramer
Kristen Eldar
Ken Shearn
Michelle Gonzalez
Robert Ross
Brian Drain
Jack Lugo, requested that the basketball hoops at Ruth Hardy park be reinstalled.
Paul Marquez, spoke on a confrontation he experienced at VillageFest and urged that the City
Council direct the Police Department to conduct bicycle patrols during the event.
Richard Schafer, opined that lawn scalping should be banned due it impacts on respiratory health.
Greyson Cowper, urged the City Council to reopen the stake park.
Jaclyn Aviles, representing Think Together, advised that her organization helps students navigate
virtual learning and afterschool programs and invited the City Council to their open house.
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT:
Councilmember Garner requested that staff check the recreational equipment at City parks.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 8:55 p.m., in memory of Palm Springs Police Officers
Jose “Gil” Vega and Lesley Zerebny.
Respectfully submitted,
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 12/10/2020