HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-05 City Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 5, 2023
Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the
City Council & Measure J Oversight Commission
of the City of Palm Springs
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 this meeting was conducted in part by teleconference.
CALL TO ORDER:
The Joint Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council and the Measure J Oversight Commission
was called to order by Mayor Garner on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 5:32 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Camila Medina, student, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
City Council Present: Councilmembers Christy Holstege, Ron deHarte, Lisa Middleton;
Mayor Pro Tem Jeffrey Bernstein; and Mayor Grace Elena Garner.
Absent: None.
Measure J Oversight
Commission Present: Commissioners James Gazan, Sid Craig, and Linda Futterer; and Vice
Chairperson Robin; and Chairperson Soto.
Absent: Commissioner Mark Marshall.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
A. MEASURE J FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-24 AND 2024-25
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Provide direction to staff on any changes to the fiscal year 2023-24 and fiscal year 2024-
25 budgets as adopted and recommended by the Measure J Commission; and,
2. Adopt the Measure J Budget, as amended.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned the joint meeting of Monday, June 5, 2023, at 6:31 p.m.
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RECESS/RECONVENE: The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m. and reconvened at 6:35 p.m.,
with all members present.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Garner on
Monday, June 5, 2023 , at 6:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Christy Holstege, Ron deHarte, Lisa Middleton; Mayor Pro Tem
Jeffrey Bernstein; and Mayor Grace Elena Garner.
Absent: None.
City Staff
Present: Scott Stiles, City Manager; Teresa Gallavan, Assistant City Manager; Jeff Ballinger,
City Attorney; Andrew Mills, Chief of Police; and Brenda Pree, City Clerk, were
present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions
as indicated in the minutes.
PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND OTHER NOTICES: None.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DEHARTE CARRIED
5-0, to accept the agenda with removal of Consent Calendar Item No. 1F for separate discussion,
and reordering Item No. 3A to be considered prior to Public Hearings.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Regular Closed Session and Special Closed Session of the City Council of June 5, 2023, was
called to order by Mayor Garner at 4:30 p.m.
REGULAR CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting convened into Closed Session to discuss the following items as listed on the Regular
Closed Session Meeting Agenda, with no reportable action:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one (1) matter.
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8
Property:
City Negotiator:
Negotiating parties:
Under negotiation:
414 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs CA
Scott Stiles, City Manager
Canyon Palm Springs Hotel, LLC
Price and terms of transfer of parking easement
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting convened into Closed Session to discuss the following item as listed on the Special
Closed Session Meeting Agenda, with no reportable action:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL LABOR NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Scott Stiles, City Manager
Jeremy Hammond, Deputy City Manager
Stephanie George, HR Director
Peter Brown, Legal Counsel
Employee Organization: Palm Springs Police Officers Association (PSPOA)
Palm Springs Police Management Association (PSPMA)
Public Employees Association of Palm Springs (PEAPS)
Management Association of Palm Springs (MAPS)
Palm Springs Firefighters Association (PSFA)
Palm Springs Fire Management (PSFMA)
Unrepresented Employees
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
Dean Lavine, Bruce Juenger, Zachary Daniel Stone, Alejandro Meza Aguilar, Brian Sanchez,
Lyzzeth Mendoza, Naomi Soto, Juan Espinoza, and Joy Meredith provided oral testimony.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar with 1F pulled for further discussion.
A. FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND
COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, by motion, find that: 1) The City Council has reconsidered the
circumstances of the state of emergency. Even though the State and local declared states
of emergency have ended, community spread of COVID-19 continues to exist, and
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measures to reduce the spread, including physical distancing measures, continue to be
necessary for the public, health, safety, and welfare; and 2) State and local officials
continue to recommend social distancing measures, which can impact the ability of the
City and the public to meet safely in person; and 3) The City Council, and its subordinate
bodies (Boards, Commissions, and Committees), shall be authorized to conduct public
meetings in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e)(2) and other applicable
provisions of the Brown Act for remote only or hybrid teleconference meetings
B. MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION OF PALM SPRINGS
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt a Resolution No. 25114, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE TO WAGES, HOURS,
AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR
EMPLOYEES IN THE PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
AND THE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF PALM SPRINGS FOR THE
PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, SUBJECT TO
ASSOCIATIONS EXECUTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.”
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
and all documents necessary to effectuate the above action, including the allocation and
compensation plans, salary schedules, agreements and contracts, and any non-
substantial MOU language or reorganization.
C. ACCEPTANCE OF THREE FEDERALLY FUNDED GRANTS FOR THE
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN/GIS STUDY, THE INBOUND BAGGAGE CLAIM
SYSTEM AND THE OUTBOUND BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM
EXPANSION-DESIGN, FOR FUNDING OF THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PROJECTS
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration AIP Grant No. 3-06-0181-
067-2023 for Airport Master Plan/GIS Study in the amount of $2,108,584.
2. Approve acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration BIL-ATP Grant for Inbound
Baggage Claim System in the amount of $5,700,000.
3. Approve acceptance of Transportation Security Administration OTA Grant for
Outbound Baggage Handling System Expansion-Design in the amount of $1,388,995.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary grant documents.
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D. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE AIRPORT CAR RENTAL
CONCESSIONAIRE AGREEMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 7
FOR AVIS-BUDGET AT PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 6 and Avis-Budget Amendment No. 7 (Attachment A) to all
Airport rental car concession agreements doing business as eight car rental agencies at
PSP which include: Avis/Budget Car Rental, LLC (Amendment No. 7), The Hertz
Corporation (Amendment No.6), Enterprise Rent-A-Car, LLC dba Alamo Rent a Car /
National Car Rental (Amendment No. 6), Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los
Angeles (Amendment No. 6), DTG Operations, Inc. dba Dollar Rent a Car /Thrifty Car
Rental (Amendment No. 6)
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
E. APPROVE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23Q112 FOR THE
DESIGN OF AN INLINE BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM FOR THE PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Consulting Services Agreement No. 23Q112 (Attachment A) with AECOM
Technical Services, Inc. to provide inline baggage handling system design services for
the Airport for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $3,174,638.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
F. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 33 NEW VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and considered
under Excluded Consent Calendar.
G. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO UNIFIED FIELD SERVICES
CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,167,854 FOR THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT SLUDGE DRYING BEDS, CITY PROJECT 21-05
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Award the construction contract to Unified Field Services Corporation, a California
corporation, in the amount of $2,167,854 for the WWTP Sludge Drying Beds, City
Project No. 21-05 (the “Project”).
2. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute construction
contract change orders up to a total amount of $216,785 (10%) with all change orders
reported to the City Council at project completion.
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3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
H. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 23B121 WITH UNIVERSAL GREEN LLC FOR
LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 23B121 (Attachment A) with Universal
Green LLC, to provide landscape and grounds maintenance services for an amount not
to exceed $1,406,256.40 for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2023 through June 30,
2026, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
I. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A9186 WITH NALCO
COMPANY, LLC FOR WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS AND SERVICES
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A9186 (Attachment A) with Nalco
Company, LLC to provide water treatment chemicals and services in an additional
amount of $300,000 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $375,000 and
extending the term through June 30, 2025.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
J. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION
OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3500 RAMON ROAD, PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, IN THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OPEN PACE PROGRAM
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve Resolution No. 25115, consenting to the inclusion of the
property located at 3500 Ramon Road (“Airport Parking”) in the CSCDA Open PACE
Program; entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3500 RAMON ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA IN
THE CSCDA OPEN PACE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA
STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT AN
APPLICATION FROM THE OWNER OF SUCH PROPERTY, CONDUCT
CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS AND LEVY CONTRACTUAL
ASSESSMENTS ON SUCH PROPERTY; AND AUTHORIZING RELATED
ACTIONS”.
K. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION
OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 400 N. PALM CANYON DRIVE, PALM
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SPRINGS, IN THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OPEN PACE PROGRAM
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve Resolution No. 25116, consenting to the inclusion of the
property located at 400 N. Palm Canyon Drive (Thompson Hotel) in the CSCDA Open
PACE Program; entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 400 N. PALM CANYON DRIVE, PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA IN THE CSCDA OPEN PACE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE
CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO
ACCEPT AN APPLICATION FROM THE OWNER OF SUCH PROPERTY,
CONDUCT CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS AND LEVY
CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENTS ON SUCH PROPERTY; AND AUTHORIZING
RELATED ACTIONS”.
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY
SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1), THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF
2017, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25117, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB
1), THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.”
M. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PLAN REVIEW FOR ONSITE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT SYSTEMS
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Palm Springs and
Riverside County for Technical Assistance and Plan Check Services for Onsite
Wastewater Treatment Systems within the City of Palm Springs.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
N. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PALM
SPRINGS SMALL HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING; REVIEW
AND APPROVAL OF REPORT OF THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT (TBID) ADVISORY BOARD, FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
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MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Review and approve Report of the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID)
Advisory Board, Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25118, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PALM
SPRINGS SMALL HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT,
AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING.”
O. NAMING RIGHTS FOR THE PLAZA THEATRE
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the naming rights proposed on Attachment A.
P. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR NIGHT CONSTRUCTION START TIMES
BETWEEN JULY 5, 2023, AND AUGUST 25, 2023, FOR WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT DIGESTER NO. 2 GAS FLARE AND FILTRATE PUMP
STATION, CITY PROJECTS NO. 20-25 AND 21-07
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the requested night construction time of 9:00 p.m. for the dates
between July 5, 2023, and August 25, 2023, for the WWTP Digester No. 2 Waste Gas Flare
and Filtrate Pump Station Project, subject to continuous monitoring of noise complaints
and impacts to adjacent properties and businesses.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
F. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 33 NEW VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the issuance of purchase orders to Palm Springs Motors, Inc., for the purchase of
3 Mustang Mach E electric vehicles, and 21 Ford Interceptor Utility Patrol vehicles in an
amount not to exceed $1,479,560.34;
2. Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Fiesta Ford, Inc., for the purchase of 9 Ford
F-150 Super Cab 4x4 vehicles in an amount not to exceed $418,504.53;
3. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute change orders
up to a total amount of $189,806.49 (10%);
4. After delivery of new vehicles, declare existing vehicles being replaced as surplus vehicles
and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sell at public auction in accordance with
Chapter 7.07 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code; and,
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. UPDATE TO GENERAL FUND, CAPITAL, AND AIRPORT DRAFT BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-24 AND 2024-25
Acting Director of Finance Mooney provided a budget presentation. City Manager Stiles,
Assistant City Manager Gallavan, Executive Director Barrett, Director Wise, and City
Engineer Montalvo provided comments; discussion ensued between staff and the City
Council.
RECESS/RECONVENE: The City Council recessed at 8:39 p.m. and reconvened at 8:47 p.m.,
with all members present.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. A REQUEST BY SELENE PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR AN AMENDMENT TO
THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR THE DREAM HOTEL TO INCLUDE THE
ADDITION OF 24 CONDOMINIUM UNITS TO THE SOUTHEAST SECTION OF
THE SITE; RECONFIGURATION OF 12 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT THE
NORTHWEST AREA OF THE SITE; AND AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF
TOWER CONDOMINIUM UNITS FROM 28 TO 29 UNITS AND
MODIFICATIONS TO THE FINAL LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENIDA
CABALLEROS AND AMADO ROAD, ZONE PDD 333, SECTION 14 (CASE
5.1132-PD 333/TTM 35236), AND CONSIDERATION OF A SETTLEMENT AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE THE COMPLETION OF THE
PROJECT
Michael Lofino, Patrick Jordan, Craig Withycombe, Thomas Boudrot, Paul Hastings,
Kenton Knepfler, Gary Holtzer, Rick O’Flynn, and Deborah O’Flynn provided public
hearing testimony.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
DEHARTE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Continue deliberations on the amendment request proposed by Selene Palm Springs,
LLC. Public testimony received on May 25, 2023.
2. Close the public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 25119, entitled, “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLANS OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FINAL PDD TO
INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF TWENTY-FOUR RESIDENTIAL UNITS;
ELIMINATING THE EVENT CENTER AT THE SOUTHEAST SECTION OF THE
SITE; RECONFIGURATION OF TWELVE CONDOMINIUM UNITS, ADDITION
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OF THREE RESIDENTIAL VILLAS AT THE NORTHWEST SECTION OF THE
SITE; AMENDING THE RESIDENTIAL TOWER BY ADDING ONE MORE UNIT
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CONDO UNITS FROM 40 UNITS TO 69
UNITS; AND MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE FINAL LANDSCAPE PLANS
OF THE DREAM HOTEL LOCATED AT 450 NORTH CALLE ALVARADO
ROAD, ZONE PDD 333, SECTION 14.”
3. Adopt Resolution No. 25120, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
SETTLEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND SELENE PALM SPRINGS LLC RELATED TO
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DREAM HOTEL PROJECT.”
4. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Settlement and Development
Agreement, attached hereto in substantially final form and subject to minor
modifications as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, and to take all
necessary actions to achieve the intent of this Agreement.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
B. REQUEST TO ADD CHAPTER 5.89 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO SIDEWALK VENDING AND AN AMENDMENT TO
CHAPTER 5.48 RELATIVE TO COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE,
CARRIED 3-2, (COUNCILMEMBERS MIDDLETON AND DEHARTE VOTING NO)
to:
1. Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and
2. Introduce on first reading an Ordinance No. 2085, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING CHAPTER 5.89 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS ON SIDEWALK VENDING IN COMPLIANCE
WITH SENATE BILL 946; AND AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 5.48
RELATIVE TO COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION,” as amended.
C. APPROVE CHANGES TO UNEXECUTED FOURTH CONTRACT
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 8922 WITH MARTHA’S VILLAGE AND
KITCHEN FOR OPERATIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS DAYTIME DROP-IN
ACCESS CENTER
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Make corrections to Amendment No. 3 to reflect an annual amount of $212,050, an
increased overnight sheltering amount of $105,464 and a revised total not to exceed
contract amount for the third amendment to be $529,564.
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2. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A8922 with Martha’s Village and
Kitchen to:
• Exercise option to extend Agreement until September 30, 2023.
• Change the amount of compensation for the three-month period to $137,026 and
the revised total compensation not to exceed the contract amount of $666,590.
• Allow temporary overnight shelter services from June 1, 2023, to September 30,
2023, at no additional cost to the City.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to make minor technical changes and execute
all necessary documents.
D. APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE HOMELESS NAVIGATION CENTER AND
EARLY ENTRY FACILITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000,000 AT 3589 MCCARTHY
ROAD
The City Council continued this matter to the City Council meeting of June 29, 2023.
E. CONSIDERATION ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL POLICY
PROVIDING THAT PERCENTAGE OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX (TOT) BE
SET ASIDE AND USED FOR FUTURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS
The City Council continued this matter to the City Council meeting of June 29, 2023.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Takaya King and Zachary Daniel Stone provided oral testimony.
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENTS, REPORTS, & AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT:
City Manager Stiles and the City Council discussed the tentative upcoming meeting schedule and
agenda items. Mayor Garner, Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein, and Councilmembers deHarte, Holstege,
and Middleton provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned the meeting of Monday, June 5, 2023, at 11:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 6/29/2023