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Thursday, January 23, 2025
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 deHarte on
Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 5:31 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Pro Tem Soto led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Jeffrey Bernstein and David Ready; Mayor Pro Tem Naomi Soto;
and Mayor Ron deHarte.
Absent: Councilmember Grace Elena Garner.
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 :
A. FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS UPDATE
Fire Chief Alvarado provided an update.
B. PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER FUTURE STUDY UPDATE
Convention Center General Manager Rob Hampton, Tyler Oden (CSL International), and Kyle
Peterson (HMC Architects) provided a presentation.
PROCLAMATIONS:
Mayor deHarte announced the issuance of the following proclamations:
• Dr. Martin Luther King Day was proclaimed on January 19, 2025.
• Phil Ford and Mimi Hines Day was proclaimed on January 21, 2025.
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ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO,
CARRIED 4-0, to accept the agenda with the removal of Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1D and 1U, with
Mayor deHarte noting a recusal on Consent Calendar Item No. 1C.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Closed Session of the City Council of January 23, 2025, was called to order by Mayor deHarte
at 4:00 p.m.
MOTION BY MAYOR DEHARTE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO, CARRIED 4-0, to add
the following late breaking item to the Closed Session Agenda:
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.
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):
Doyer v. City of Palm Springs, et al., Riv. Sup. Ct., No. CVPS2302760
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
Property:
City Negotiator:
Negotiating parties:
Under negotiation:
538 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Scott Stiles, City Manager; Kristopher J. Mooney, Director
of Finance and Treasurer
Palm Canyon Theatre
Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
Property:
City Negotiator:
Negotiating parties:
Under negotiation:
2300 Baristo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262; 1.29 Acres;
(APN: 502-190-017)
Scott Stiles, City Manager; Teresa Gallavan, Assistant City
Manager; and Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney
Palm Springs Cultural Center
Price and Terms
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PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
Scott White, Liz Ostoich, Michael Torres , Peggy Trott, Shannon Anderson, Celeste Brackley, Dennis
Shepard , Arthur Sevcik provided oral testimony.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER READY,
CARRIED 4-0, to approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item Nos. 1D and 1U for
separate discussion; with Mayor deHarte recusing from Item No. 1C.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 09, 2025
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2025.
B. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE
PERIOD OF DECEMBER 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and
Purchase Orders for the period of December 1 through December 31, 2024.
C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER READY, CARRIED
3-0 (WITH MAYOR DEHARTE RECUSING), to adopt Resolution No. 25268, entitled “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS/DISBURSEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 11-23-24, 12-07-24 AND 12-21-24 TOTALING $9,090,805.77
AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 11-21-24, 12-05-24 AND 12-19-24
TOTALING $27,212,486.67, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $36,303,292.44 DRAWN
ON BANK OF AMERICA."
D. APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ADOPTING AN ART
PROGRAM POLICY FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and considered under
Excluded Consent Calendar.
E. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E), AND
AUTHORIZE TO BID THE AIRPORT BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM IN-LINE
SCREENING PROJECT, AIRPORT PROJECT PSP-04
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to
advertise and solicit bids for the Airport Baggage Handling System In-Line Screening Project,
Airport Project PSP-04 (“the Project”).
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F. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E), AND
AUTHORIZE TO BID THE AIRPORT BREACH GATE REPLACEMENT PROJECT,
AIRPORT PROJECT PSP-02
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to
advertise and solicit bids for the Airport Breach Gate Replacement Project, Airport Project PSP-
02 (“the Project”).
G. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E), AND
AUTHORIZE TO BID AIRPORT FLOOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT, AIRPORT
PROJECT PSP-03
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to
advertise and solicit bids for the Airport Floor Replacement Project, Airport Project PSP-03 (“the
Project”).
H. APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH MATICH CORPORATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $119,095.60 FOR THE AIRPORT TAXIWAY REHABILITATION,
CITY PROJECT NO. 21-27
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve Contract Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $119,095.60 to Agreement 24B209
with Matich Corporation for the Airport Taxiway Rehabilitation, City Project No. 21 -27
(Project); and
2. Appropriate $119,095.60 from the Airport Capital Improvement Project Fund 416 to Account
4168065-80000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
I. APPROVE VEOLIA’S EXCESS MAINTENANCE COST IN THE AMOUNT OF
$220,120.20 TO REBUILD A PUMP AND REPLACE A VALVE AT THE PRIMARY
EFFLUENT PUMP STATION AT THE PALM SPRINGS WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve excess maintenance costs in the amount of $220,120.20 pursuant to Agreement
6804 with Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc;
2. Appropriate $220,120.20 from the Wastewater Fund balance; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
J. AUTHORIZE A TASK ORDER WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $92,313 PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT A8563, FOR ADDITIONAL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEMOLITION OF
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ABANDONED FACILITIES AT THE WASTERWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CITY
PROJECT 21-06
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve a Task Order in the amount of $92,313 to Professional Services Agreement No.
A8563; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
K. APPROVAL OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
ACROSS CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1901 E. BARISTO RD.
(APN: 502-200-001, PALM SPRINGS STADIUM AT SUNRISE PARK)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant of Easement to
Southern California Edison Company for underground electrical supply systems and
communications systems across a portion of the property identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number
502-200-001 located within Sunrise Park (Palm Springs Stadium) at 1901 E. Baristo Rd.
L. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P404 WITH VETERANS
HIGH RISK SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR AVIATION WORKER’S
SCREENING SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24P404 with Veterans High Risk Security
Solutions, Inc. to provide aviation workers screening services for the Palm Springs
International Airport in an amount not to exceed $2,816,208 for the initial three-year term
beginning January 27, 2025, through January 26, 2028, with two one-year extension options
at the City’s sole discretion.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
M. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF
OFF-DUTY PERSONNEL AT SPECIAL EVENTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve Agreement 25N002 regarding reimbursement of off-duty personnel and related
equipment at special events between the City of Indio and the City of Palm Springs.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
N. APPROVE DISPLAY AGREEMENT NO. 25N010 PERMITTING THE PALM SPRINGS
AIR MUSEUM, INC TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WINGLET ART DISPLAY AT
THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to:
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1. Approve Display Agreement No. 25N010 permitting the Palm Springs Air Museum, Inc. to
install and maintain a Winglet Art Display for a one-year term beginning on January 27, 2025
through January 26, 2026 at the Palm Springs International Airport.
2. Authorize the Executive Director of Aviation to approve the renewal of the agreement on an
annual basis commencing on January 27, 2027, upon mutual agreement with the Palm
Springs Air Museum.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
O. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CALHOME
PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25270, entitled, “HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE SUBMITTAL OF
AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CALHOME
PROGRAM; THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT IF SELECTED FOR
SUCH FUNDING AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ANY RELATED
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALHOME PROGRAM.”
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
P. APPROVAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR COUNTY
SERVICE AREA 152 NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION
PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve Administrative Services Agreement for County Service Area 152 (“CSA 152”) for
the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) Program between
Riverside County and the City of Palm Springs; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
Q. APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT 24C405 WITH BRINDLEE
MOUNTAIN FIRE APPARATUS, LLC FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement 24C405 with Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus,
LLC to provide emergency vehicle services in an amount not to exceed $925,000 for the
initial two-year term beginning January 27, 2025, through January 26, 2027, with two one-
year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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R. ACCEPTANCE OF PALM SPRINGS STADIUM BLEACHER PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Accept the public works improvement identified as Palm Springs Stadium bleacher project,
as completed in accordance with the Construction Contract;
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside
County Recorder a Notice of Completion for Palm Springs stadium bleacher project.
S. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
A8677 WITH CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve an increase in funding for the Professional Services Agreement for Non -
Discretionary Portfolio Advisory Services with Chandler Asset. Management, LLC, a
California Corporation, in the amount of $210,000 and revised total contract amount of
$730,000 to cover the remaining months of Amendment 2, and to extend the Agreement term
for one year ending March 1, 2026.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
T. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P394 WITH PSM
SQUARED, INC. FOR A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE PROGRAM FOR PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24P394 with PSM Squared, Inc. for a customer
experience program for the Palm Springs International Airport in an amount not to exceed
$275,000 for the three-year term beginning January 27, 2025, through January 26, 2028.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
U. APPROPRIATE $1,000,000 IN HOUSING SET ASIDE FUNDS FOR TENANT BASED
RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and considered under
Excluded Consent Calendar.
V. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX
AND FEE ADMINISTRATION FOR PREPARATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF
THE MEASURE J LOCAL TAX AND A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF
SALES TAX DATA FOR COMPLIANCE PURPOSES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25271, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
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OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX”;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25272, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE AND
EXAMINATION OF SALES OR TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS";
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
W. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2108 ENTITLED, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 7 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING
POLICIES OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS”
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to waive the full reading of the ordinance text in its entirety, read by
title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2108, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 7 PROCUREMENT
AND CONTRACTING POLICIES OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING BY THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS.”
X. AUTHORIZE CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO MEETING PRIOR TO 5:30
P.M., PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 2.06.050
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to authorize City of Palm Springs Boards and Commissions to conduct
all meetings, including all regular, special, emergency, and adjourned, meetings at a starting time
prior to 5:30 p.m.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
D. APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ADOPTING AN ART
PROGRAM POLICY FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO,
CARRIED 4-0, as amended, to:
1. Approve the adoption of an Art Program Policy for the Palm Springs International Airport.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25269, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ART PROGRAM
POLICY FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT”
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
4. Authorize the Executive Director of Aviation final approval for all artwork installations at
the Palm Springs International Airport.
U. APPROPRIATE $1,000,000 IN HOUSING SET ASIDE FUNDS FOR TENANT
BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to appropriate $1,000,000 (one million dollars) in Housing Set Aside
funds for the Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECEMBER 4, 2024 DECISION
TO CERTIFY A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) INCLUDING
THE ADOPTION OF A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND
THE APPROVAL OF A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A 739,360-SQUARE
FOOT WAREHOUSE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH INDIAN
CANYON DRIVE AND 19TH AVENUE (CASE 3.4361 MAJ)
David Snider, Peter Moruzzi, Rob Ramos, Zach Strasters, Zach Cohoon, Josh Gastelum, Jon
Sisley, Jerry Conrad, Angie Lafferty, Judy Deertrack, Lucien Wolff, Juliana Freese, Joshua
Ogaard, Stephanie Nickell, Jayson Baiz, Tamara Diamond, Frank Tysen, Michael Hirschbein,
Scott Connelly, Mario Gamboa, Kathy Weremiuk, Wendy Walker, Michelle Quinn, Fred Noble,
and Felipe Castañeda provided public hearing oral testimony.
The City Council directed Planning staff, within five years or after completion and operation of
the facility, to conduct an air quality study to analyze the impacts of the project to determine if
conditions have changed from the original EIR and if the report shows an increase above CEQA
thresholds then additional mitigation measures are to be implemented on the project.
MOTION BY MAYOR DEHARTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER READY,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Reject the appeal and accept the Planning Commission’s decision by adopting
Resolution No. 25273, entitled,“ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL BY PETER
MORUZZI AND UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO CERTIFY A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) INCLUDING
THE ADOPTION OF A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND
THE APPROVAL OF A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A 739,360-SQUARE
FOOT WAREHOUSE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH INDIAN CANYON
DRIVE AND 19TH AVENUE (CASE 3.4361 MAJ)”.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 8.04 RELATIVE TO THE CREATION AND FUNCTIONS OF A
BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
READY, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1. Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and
2. Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 2109, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.04.015 OF THE PALM
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SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE
AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE REGARDING THE
DESIGNATION, COMPOSITION, AND AUTHORITY OF BUILDING APPEALS
BODIES; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.”
B. APPROVAL OF THE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR DEHARTE,
CARRIED 4-0, to approve the Airport Master Plan conceptual development plan for the Palm
Springs International Airport including the associated terminal plan and onsite Rental Car Center
(RCC) formerly referred to as the Consolidated Rental Car Facility (CONRAC). This action will
allow the Airport to start the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process.
C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO GRANT RELIEF FROM PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.25.070 (B) (ANNUAL RENTAL CAP) REGARDING
VACATION RENTAL, BASED ON THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM SOTO,
CARRIED 4-0, to receive the report from City Staff, discuss, and provide direction to Staff as
appropriate.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michael Joseph Pitkin provided non-agenda 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 deHarte, Councilmember Bernstein, and Councilmember Ready provided comments.
By consensus of the City Council the second meeting of March 2025, previously scheduled for Wednesday,
March 26, 2025, was rescheduled to Thursday, March 27, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned the regular meeting of Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 10:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk