HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-01-11 CC Meeting Minutes (Signed)
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Bernstein on
Thursday, January 11, 2024 , at 5:33 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Caiden Vaughan and Jayden Hong, elementary school students, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Grace Elena Garner, Christy Holstege, and Lisa Middleton; Mayor
Pro Tem Ron deHarte; and Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein.
Absent: None.
City Staff
Present: Scott Stiles, City Manager; Teresa Gallavan, Assistant City Manager; Flinn Fagg,
Deputy City Manager; Jeremy Hammond, Deputy City Manager; Ryan Guiboa, City
Attorney; Frank Browning, Police Lieutenant; 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:
City Manager Stiles introduced Wayne Olson, Chief Economic Development Officer.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, CARRIED
5-0, to accept the agenda as presented (noting a recusal from Councilmember Middleton on Consent
Calendar Item No. 1C).
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Closed Session of the City Council of January 11, 2024, was called to order by Mayor Bernstein
at 4:01 p.m.
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CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT: Pearl Devers, Williams Lawrence, Karen Sylvester,
Matthew Lay, Gloria Holland - Thompson, Gary Grizzel, Stewart Roberts, Wendell Crawford, and
Christina Martinez provided oral testimony.
The meeting convened into Closed Session to discuss the following items as listed on the 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 was one (1) matter.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8
Property:
City Negotiator:
Negotiating parties:
Under negotiation:
119.4 acres of real property, located on the Northwest Corner of
Indian Canyon Dr. and Tramview Road
Flinn Fagg, Deputy City Manager
Desert Community College District
Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—INITIATION OF LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Under existing facts and circumstances, there were two (2) matters.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
Al Jones, Carol Tallichet, Bill Wylie, David Norgard, Corey Roskin, Dwayne Ratleff, Joe Agati,
David Sidley, Rebecca Olarte, Rosemary Flaherty, Robyn Meltzer, Serena Leiterman, Don Barrett,
Gary Maehara, and Nancy Ferguson provided oral testimony.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar (with Councilmember
Middleton recusing from Item No. 1C).
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for
December 4, 2023, and December 14, 2023.
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B. ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the resignation of Edwin Ramoran from the
Human Rights Commission effective immediately.
C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 4-0-1 (WITH RECUSAL FROM COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON), to adopt Resolution No. 25173, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS/ DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDING 11-11-23 AND 11-25-23 TOTALING $5,122,812.01 AND ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 11-09-23 AND 11-22-23 TOTALING
$17,045,665.81, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $22,168,477.82, DRAWN ON
BANK OF AMERICA.”
D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE
PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2023
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the report of Staff Authorized
Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of November 1 through November 30,
2023.
E. A REQUEST BY LORRIE HOEL, ON BEHALF OF PERRY’S PALM SPRINGS,
LLC., FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY
(PCN) FOR AN EXISTING LIQUOR STORE, FOR A TYPE 21 LIQUOR
LICENSE LOCATED AT 641 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (APN: 505-302-
006), ZONE PD 48, (CASE PCN-2023-0006)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25174, 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 21 (OFF-SALE BEER,
WINE AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE
FOR PERRY’S PALM SPRINGS, LLC, LOCATED AT 641 NORTH PALM CANYON
DRIVE WITHIN CENSUS TRACT NO. 446.06.”
F. ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD REPAIRS – GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND INDIAN
CANYON WASH, AND TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the public works improvement identified as road
repairs on Gene Autry Trail, Indian Canyon Wash, and Tahquitz Canyon Way, as
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completed in accordance with the plans and specifications; and authorize the Director of
Public Works to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a
Notice of Completion for road repairs on Gene Autry Trail and Indian Canyon Wash,
and Tahquitz Canyon Way.
G. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23P385 WITH
EVALCORP FOR EVALUATION SERVICES FOR ORGANIZED RETAIL
THEFT PREVENTION GRANTS PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Contract Services Agreement No. 23P385 with
EVALCORP to provide evaluation services for an organized retail theft prevention grants
program for a three-and-half year term in an amount not to exceed $186,550 beginning
January 15, 2024, through July 31, 2027; and authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all necessary documents.
H. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 23C393 WITH MIRACLE RECREATION
EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF RUBBER
SURFACING AT SUNRISE PARK PLAYGROUNDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Construction Contract 23C393 with Miracle
Recreation Equipment Company for the replacement of rubber surfacing at Sunrise Park
Playgrounds for an amount not to exceed $160,155.60; and authorize the City Manager
or designee to execute all necessary documents.
I. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23P382 WITH
PHONG K. NGUYEN, M.D. A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, FOR
MEDICAL DIRECTOR SERVICES FOR FIRE/EMS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Professional Services Agreement No. 23P382
with Phong K. Nguyen, M.D., A Professional Corporation, to provide medical director
services for a two-year term in an amount not to exceed $56,000 beginning January 15,
2024, through January 14, 2026, with three one-year extension options at the City’s sole
discretion; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary
documents.
J. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 36969 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH EHOF CANYON VIEW LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25175, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP
36969 AND AN ASSOCIATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH EHOF CANYON VIEW LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY
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COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT southwest corner of east PALM
CANYON DRIVE AND MATTHEW DRIVE, IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 4
SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST.”
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
K. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 37726 FOR TIME SHARE PURPOSES FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25176, entitled “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP 37726, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1600 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH,
RANGE 4 EAST.”
L. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23P395 WITH JNS
NEXT CREATIVE & MEDIA HUB FOR ON-CALL COMMUNICATIONS,
MARKETING, AND SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Contract Services Agreement No. 23P395 with
JNS Next Creative & Media Hub to provide on-call communications, marketing, and
social media services in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for a three-year term with two
one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion, beginning January 15, 2024,
through January 14, 2027; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
necessary documents.
M. ACCEPTANCE OF INSTALLATION OF THE PALM CANYON DRIVE
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS, CITY PROJECT
17-07
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Accept the public works improvement identified as the Palm Canyon Drive Pedestrian
and Bicycle Safety Enhancements, City Project No. 17-07, as completed in accordance
with the plans and specifications; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside
County Recorder a Notice of Completion for installation of the Palm Canyon Drive
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enhancements, City Project No. 17-07.
N. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CNS ENGINEERS, INC., A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION (AGREEMENT A6594), IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,249.56 FOR
THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AT
TAHQUITZ CREEK CHANNEL, CITY PROJECT NO. 12-02, FEDERAL AID
PROJECT NO. BRLS-5282 (042)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
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HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Amendment No. 6, in the amount of
$39,249.56, to Professional Services Agreement No. 6594, for a new not-to-exceed
amount of $1,306,899.01 with CNS Engineers, the South Palm Canyon Bridge
Replacement at Tahquitz Creek Channel, City Project No. 12-02, Federal Aid Project
No. BRLS-5282(042); and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
O. A REQUEST BY CANYON FUND LLC, FOR APPROVAL OF AN ART MURAL
TITLED “WHIMSICAL MID-CENTURY PALM SPRINGS” LOCATED ON
THE EAST (REAR) ELEVATION OF THE BUILDING AT 310 NORTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE (APN: 513-081-014) (CASE MUR 2023-0003)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25177, entitled “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ART MURAL TITLED “WHIMSICAL MID-
CENTURY PALM SPRINGS” INSTALLED ON THE EAST ELEVATION OF THE
BUILDING FACING THE PARKING LOT, LOCATED AT 310 NORTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE (APN: 513-081-014) (CASE MUR 2023-0003)”.
P. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A9232 WITH VERDE
FACILITIES SERVICES LLC FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS
CITY FACILITES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A9232
with Verde Facilities Services LLC, to provide janitorial services for various City
facilities in an additional amount of $55,500 for a total revised contract amount not to
exceed $2,481,144 through December 11, 2025; and authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute all necessary documents.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
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A. APPROVE CONSULTING SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL
PROJECT SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Consulting Services Agreement No. 23Q386 (Attachment A) with M.
Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. to provide architectural on-call project services
for an amount not to exceed $11,500,000 for a term of five years.
2. Approve Consulting Services Agreement No. 23Q388 (Attachment B) with RS&H
California, Inc. to provide engineering on-call project services for an amount not to
exceed $14,700,000 for a term of five years.
3. Approve Consulting Services Agreement No. 23Q389 (Attachment C) with RS&H
California, Inc. to provide environmental on-call project services for an amount not
to exceed $4,000,000 for a term of five years.
4. Approve Consulting Services Agreement No. 23Q390 (Attachment D) with
InterVISTAS Consulting USA LLC to provide planning on-call project services for
an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 for a term of five years.
5. Approve Consulting Services Agreement No. 23Q387 with AECOM Technical
Services, Inc. to provide construction management on-call project services for an
amount not to exceed $22,500,000 for a term of five years.
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary Agreements and
authorize the Executive Director of Aviation to execute all task orders that fall within
the total not-to-exceed amounts of the agreements.
B. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES
WITH PALM SPRINGS DISPOSAL SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the First Amendment to
the Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement and authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documentation.
C. APPROVE SCOPE OF WORK FOR PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
RENOVATION PROJECTS 16-08, MAIN LIBRARY RENOVATIONS, AND 19-
18, JC FREY BUILDING REHABILITATION AND PROVIDE DIRECTION FOR
ISSUANCE OF DEBT SERVICE
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to move forward
1. Approve Scope of Work for Main Library Renovation Project 16-08 and JC Frey
Building Project 19-18.
2. Direct staff to start process for issuance of Debt Service for the Main Library
renovation; with the expectation of an intense degree of project management and
community engagement in the next few months. (This is not an official Authorization
to Bond, that will come at a later meeting once an amount is determined.)
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Abraham Ishaq, Zachary Flores, Max McCartney, Mo El-Abdallah, and Jesse Neimeyer-Romero
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 Pro Tem deHarte and Mayor Bernstein provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned the meeting of Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 8:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 2/8/2024