HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-14 City Council Meeting Minutes
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 this meeting was conducted in part by teleconference.
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Garner on
Thursday, September 14 , at 5:37 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
London Murphy-Ritchey, elementary school student, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Ron deHarte, Holstege, and 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; Jeremy
Hammond, Deputy City Manager; Flinn Fagg, Deputy City Manager; Jeff Ballinger,
City Attorney; Andrew Mills, Chief of Police; Paul Alvarado, Fire Chief; 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:
• Storm Impacts Presentation by City Manager Stiles, Chief of Police Mills, Fire Chief Alvarado,
and Emergency Management Coordinator DeSelms.
• Airport Master Plan Update Presentation by Airport Executive Director Barrett and Eden Hunt
Consultant Hayes.
• Convention Center Future Study Presentation by Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism General
Manager Hampton and CSL Principal Kaatz.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DEHARTE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0, to accept the agenda with removal of Consent Calendar Item No. 1U for separate
discussion; and recusal from Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein on Consent Calendar Item No. 1P.
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of September 14, 2023, was called to order by
Mayor Garner at 4:00 p.m.
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 – EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one (1) matter.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION,
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there were two (2) matters.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there was one (1) matter.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
Greg Roberts, Alejandro Meza Aguilar, Brian Sanchez, Lyzzeth Mendoza, Brad Anderson, Ellis
Delahousay, Jhon Luna, Nancy Ferguson, and Alex Cruz provided oral testimony.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0 (WITH RECUSAL FROM MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN
ON ITEM NO, 1P), to approve the Consent Calendar with Item No. 1U pulled for separate
discussion.
A. FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND
COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, 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
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
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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. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Appoint Dave Banks to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission,
effective immediately, to a term expiring on June 30, 2026.
2. Appoint Jase Nagaia to the Parks & Recreation Commission, effective
immediately, to a term expiring on June 30, 2026.
3. Accept the resignation of Patricia Pierce from the Administrative Appeals
Board effective immediately.
4. Accept the resignation of Stephen Moses from the Administrative Appeals
Board effective immediately.
5. Accept the resignation of Scott G. Miller from the Palm Springs International
Airport Commission effective immediately.
6. Accept the resignation of Katherine Hatch from the Parks & Recreation
Commission effective immediately.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 29,
July 10, and July 24, 2023.
D. DESIGNATION OF THE CITY’S VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES AT
THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE BUSINESS
MEETING
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to designate Mayor Grace Garner as the voting delegate,
and Mayor Pro Tem Jeffrey Bernstein and Councilmember Lisa Middleton as alternate
voting delegates, to represent the City at the 2023 League of California Cities Annual
Conference Business Meeting and authorize the City Clerk to sign the 2023 Annual
Conference Voting Delegate/Alternate Form.
E. ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEMUTH COMMUNITY CENTER LIFE SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2 AND AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION, CITY
PROJECT NO. 19-14
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Accept the public works improvement, identified as the Demuth Community Center
Egress & HVAC Improvements, City Project 19-14, as completed in accordance with
the plans and specifications.
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2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside
County Recorder a Notice of Completion for the Demuth Community Center Egress &
HVAC Improvements, City Project 19-14.
F. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 23E111 WITH 4LEAF,
INC. FOR INTERIM CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL AND PLAN REVIEW
SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 23E111
with 4Leaf, Inc., to provide continued interim building official and plan review services in
an additional amount of $100,000 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed
$214,400; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
G. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A9152 WITH UPBEAT
PARADE PRODUCTIONS, INC, FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR THE
PALM SPRINGS VETERANS DAY PARADE AND THE PALM SPRINGS
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. -A9152
with Upbeat Parade Productions, Inc., to provide additional curated services for the Palm
Springs Festival of Lights Parade and the Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade in the amount
of $360,000 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $557,000; and authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
H. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND
LEASE AGREEMENT NO. A9092 WITH ALCLEAR, LLC DBA CLEAR AT THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Non-Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement No.
A9092 (Attachment A) with Alclear, LLC dba CLEAR to increase the terminal leased
space commencing on April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024, at a monthly rental rate
of $7,559.56.
2. Authorize the Airport Executive Director to approve up to one one-year extension
commencing on April 1, 2024, if mutually agreed upon.
3. Authorize the City Manager or City Manager Designee to execute all documents.
I. PURCHASE OF LIBRARY MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS WITH EBSCO
INFORMATION SERVICES, LLC FOR A FIVE-YEAR, NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $75,000
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to purchase library magazines and newspapers from
existing vendor, EBSCO Information Services, LLC, for a term of five years, in the not-
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to-exceed amount of $75,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
J. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LEASE AGREEMENT NO. A5666
WITH THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TERMINAL OFFICE
SPACE LEASE AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement No.
A5666 with the General Services Administration for a five-year lease extension for the TSA
terminal office lease of 6,653 square feet, commencing October 1, 2023, through
September 30, 2028, generating $904,808 in annual rent; and authorize the City Manager
or designee to execute all necessary documents.
K. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23B128 WITH SOUTH
COAST INDUSTRIAL DOOR, INC. FOR AIRPORT AUTOMATIC ROLLING
GATES AND DOOR REPAIR SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Contract Services Agreement 23B128
(Attachment A) with South Coast Industrial Door, Inc. to provide on-call automatic rolling
gates and door repair services at the Palm Springs International Airport in an amount not
to exceed $400,000 for the initial three-year term beginning October 1, 2023, through
September 30, 2026, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and,
authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
L. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF NINE (9) NEW VEHICLES AND
EQUIPMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Fiesta Ford, Inc., for the purchase of 3
Ford Mustang Mach E electric vehicles in an amount not to exceed $164,611.95.
2. Approve the issuance of a purchase order to National Auto Fleet Group, for the
purchase of 6 Ford F-150 XL Hybrid 4WD SuperCrew vehicles in an amount not to
exceed $378,005.36.
3. After delivery of the new vehicles, declare existing vehicles being replaced as surplus
vehicles and authorize the City Manager or designee to sell them at public auction in
accordance with Chapter 7.07 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
M. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH EBSCO INFORMATION
SERVICES, LLC FOR FIVE YEARS OF ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC MAGAZINE
AND NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a five-year license agreement with EBSCO in
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the amount of $57,921 for cataloging, metadata, and interlibrary loan services; and
authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
N. AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE TO PURCHASE ORDER NO. 20000738 IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,160 WITH ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC., FOR THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS STORM
DRAIN LINE 20, STAGE 3, CITY PROJECT 19-15
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize an increase to Purchase Order No. 20000738
in an amount not to exceed $120,160 with Engineering Resources of Southern California,
Inc., an “on-call” civil engineering firm, for post-design and construction support services
during construction; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary
documents.
O. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH LEADS ONLINE FOR THREE YEARS OF
INVESTIGATIVE TOOLS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a three-year agreement with Leads Online in the
amount of $23,698 for investigative tools; and authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents in a form approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
P. A REQUEST BY REN ACQUISITION INC, FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) TO SELL WINE (TYPE 20 – OFF-SALE
GENERAL) AT A WINE BAR AND RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 175 NORTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE (APN: 513-560-043), ZONE CBD (CASE PCN-2023-0007)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 4-0-1 (MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN RECUSING DURING
THE APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR), to Adopt Resolution No. 25139,
entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR
NECESSITY WOULD BE SERVED BY THE ISSUANCE OF A TYPE 20 (OFF-SALE
BEER AND WINE) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE FOR A WINE
BAR/RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 175 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE WITHIN
CENSUS TRACT NO. 0446.06.”
Q. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23P188 WITH
NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUSING SERVICES, INC., FOR CDBG
HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 23P188 with Neighborhood Partnership
Housing Services, Inc., to provide CDBG home rehabilitation program for a one-year
term in an amount not to exceed $412,266 beginning October 1, 2023, through
September 30, 2024.
2. Approve the CDBG Owner Occupied Home Rehabilitation Program Guidelines.
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3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
R. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND FISCAL
YEAR 2024-25
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25140, entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED
POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023,
ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 25033;” and, authorize the City Manager to execute
all documents necessary to effectuate this action.
S. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2087, “AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.26
OF THE PALM SPRING MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE HOTEL
OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to waive the second reading of the text in its entirety and
adopt Ordinance No. 2087, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.26 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE, REGARDING THE HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM.”
T. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CNS ENGINEERS, INC. (A6191B), A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $831,067.22, FOR THE VISTA CHINO
LOW-WATER CROSSING BRIDGE AT THE WHITEWATER RIVER, CITY
PROJECT NO 10-10, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BR-NBIL (513)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Amendment No. 3 in the amount of $831,067.22
to Professional Services Agreement No. 6191B, for a new not-to-exceed amount of
$6,479,452.92 with CNS Engineers for the Vista Chino Low-Water Crossing Bridge at the
Whitewater River, City Project No. 10-10, Federal Aid Project No BR-NBIL513; and,
authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
U. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 23Q183 WITH
GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE, RESEARCH + PLANNING, INC. FOR PALM
SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECTS 16-08, MAIN
LIBRARY RENOVATIONS, AND 19-18, JC FREY BUILDING
REHABILITATION PHASE 1
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and considered
under Excluded Consent Calendar.
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V. AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A LETTER IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 244 –
THE RIGHT TO REPAIR ACT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize issuance of a letter in support of Senate Bill
244, supporting the Right to Repair Act.
W. APPROVE BENEFIT PLAN AND SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE
GROUP HEALTH COVERAGE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve employee benefit plan and service agreements
for group health insurance coverage; and authorize the City Manager and/or designee to
execute all documents.
X. AWARD TWO SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL RECRUITMENT
SERVICES FOR EXECUTIVE STAFF
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Award an on-call recruitment services agreement with Mosaic Public Partners LLC
for general department recruiting services for executive staff for a term of four
years, not to exceed $210,000.
2. Award an on-call recruitment services agreement with Jacob Green & Associates,
Inc. for aviation recruiting services for executive staff for a term of four years, not
to exceed $168,000.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreements.
Y. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT NO. A7148 FOR ON-CALL AVIATION CONSULTING SERVICES
WITH RS&H CALIFORNIA, INC. AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services
Agreement No. A7184 with RS&H to retroactively include Task Order No. 11 and Task
Order No. 12; and allow the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
Z. AWARD TWO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR COST
ESTIMATING SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to award two Contract Services Agreements for cost
estimating services for various departments to 1) Anser Advisory Consulting, LLC dba
Anser Advisory, and 2) MARRS Services, Inc. for amounts not to exceed $400,000 for
each agreement for a three-year term as outlined in the Agreements; and authorize the City
Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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AA. ACCEPTANCE OF $135,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM TO BE USED TO ENFORCE, EDUCATE, AND BRING AWARENESS
TO THE PUBLIC
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to accept $135,000 in grant funding from the California
Office of Traffic Safety for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for 2023/2024; and
authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
BB. AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE TO PURCHASE ORDER NO. 22001221 IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $96,820 WITH STANTEC CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP)
DIGESTER NO. 2 GAS FLARE AND FILTRATE PUMP STATION, CITY
PROJECTS 20-25 AND 21-07
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize an increase to Purchase Order No. 22001221
in an amount not to exceed $96,820 with Stantec Consulting Services, an ‘on-call’ firm for
wastewater engineering services during construction; and, authorize the City Manager or
his designee to execute all necessary documents.
CC. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT 23P184 TO
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$649,179 FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE DEMUTH PARK DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-16
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Professional Services Agreement 23P184 with
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $649,179 for design services
for the Demuth Park enhancement project, City Project 21-16; and authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents.
DD. APPROVAL OF A NOTICE TO PROCEED TO VEOLIA WATER WEST
OPERATING SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $948,324.50 FOR BARISTO
SEWER LINE REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT 23-15
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the City Engineer to issue a Notice to Proceed
to Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $948,324.50 for
the Baristo Sewer Line Rehabilitation, City Project 23-15; and authorize the City Manager
to execute all necessary documents.
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EE. APPROVE INTERGOVERNMENTAL / COOPERATIVE SERVICE
AGREEMENT NO. 23G199 WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
WILDLIFE SERVICES FOR A WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST TO MINIMIZE AND
REDUCE THE THREATS OF WILDLIFE TO HUMAN HEALTH AND SAFETY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Intergovernmental/Cooperative Service
Agreement No. 23G199 with the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to provide a federally qualified Wildlife Service
(WS) biologist to minimize and reduce the threats of wildlife to human health and safety
in an amount not to exceed $434,017.71 for a five-year term beginning October 1, 2023,
through July September 30, 2028; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute
all necessary documents.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
U. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 23Q183 WITH
GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE, RESEARCH + PLANNING, INC. FOR PALM
SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECTS 16-08, MAIN
LIBRARY RENOVATIONS, AND 19-18, JC FREY BUILDING
REHABILITATION PHASE 1
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Professional Services Agreement No. 23Q183
with Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning, Inc. to provide architectural design
services for an amount not to exceed $1,838,898 for Phase 1 of the project; and authorize
the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR APPROVAL OF THE
ANNUAL UPDATE OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING AND MUNICIPAL
CODES (CASE 5.1466 ZTA)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0, to 1) open the public hearing and receive public testimony;
and, 2) introduce by title only and waive further reading of an Ordinance entitled, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS IN TITLES 2, 5, 8, 9 AND 11 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE AND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING
CODE (CHAPTERS 91-94), AS PART OF AN ANNUAL TECHNICAL UPDATE TO
THE CITY’S LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (CASE 5.1466
ZTA).”
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B. A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO HISTORIC DISTRICT #1, “THE LAS PALMAS BUSINESS
HISTORIC DISTRICT” (“LPBHD”) (CASE HSPB 30; HD-1)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DEHARTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to open the public hearing and receive testimony and Close
the public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 25141, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE LAS PALMAS BUSINESS HISTORIC DISTRICT (“LPBHD”) CASE HSPB 30 /
HD-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.”
RECESS/RECONVENE: The City Council recessed at 7:43 p.m. and reconvened at 7:55 p.m.,
with all members present.
C. APPEAL OF CALIBLISS, LLC CONDITIONAL CANNABIS EXPIRATION,
CANNABIS PERMIT NO. C-2019-096
Appeal of CaliBliss, LLC Conditional Cannabis Expiration, Cannabis Permit
No. C-2019-096, was continued.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. APPROVE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE WITH COACHELLA
VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP FOR OFFICE SPACE AT 3111 EAST
TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DEHARTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Amendment No. 2 for the lease with Coachella
Valley Economic Partnership for space located at 3111 East Tahquitz Canyon Way,
reducing the amount of space they lease and to allow rental credits for property
management services (Agreement A6037); and authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents.
B. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2077 OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.89 TO THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIDEWALK VENDING AND
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.48 RELATIVE TO COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR GARNER,
CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON VOTING NO), to waive the second
reading of text in its entirety, ready by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2077, “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.”
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MINUTES
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Zachary Daniel Stone, Jordan Norman, Juan Espinoza, Paul Ortega, and David Rios provided oral
testimony. Councilmembers deHarte and Middleton, and Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein provided
comments.
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.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned the meeting of Thursday, September 14, 2023 , at 8:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 10/26/2023