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Thursday, November 21, 2024
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
CALL TO ORDER:
A Special Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Bernstein on
Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 5:31 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Camilla Quesada Buruca, an elementary school student, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Grace Elena Garner, and Lisa Middleton; Mayor Pro Tem Ron deHarte,
and Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein.
Absent: Councilmember Christy Holstege
City Staff
Present: Scott Stiles, City Manager; Teresa Gallavan, Assistant City Manager; Flinn Fagg, Deputy City
Manager; Jeremy Hammond, Deputy 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 : None.
PROCLAMATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem deHarte reported that the following proclamations were issued :
•Blackbook Bar and Kitchen was honored October 31, 2024, for their recognition by entrepreneur
magazine.
•The 6th annual Donald C. Cavanaugh Day took place on November 10th, 2024, recognizing the
legacy of the Blue Coyote Bar and Grill.
•Mayor Will Kleindienst was honored on November 11th, 2024, for his courage and leadership in 1999
as the first Palm Springs Mayor to allow gay Veterans to march in the Veterans Day Parade.
•Mariah Carey Day was proclaimed on November 13, 2024, for her emblematic status as the “Queen
of Christmas”.
•Tristan Rogers was honored on November 18th, 2024, with the 471st star on the Palm Springs Walk
of the Stars honoring him for his contributions in the fields of entertainment and humanitarianism.
•Lisa Middleton Day was proclaimed on November 18th, 2024, in honor of Lisa’s 50 years of public
service.
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ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 4-0,
to accept the agenda with removal of Consent Calendar Item No. 1HH for separate discussion.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
David A. Vignolo, Raymond LaFleur, Bill Mitchell, Chuck Nourrcier, Danny Kopelsch, Carlotta
Rinke, and Ginny Foat provided public testimony.
1.CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 4-
0, to approve the Consent Calendar with removal of Item No. 1HH for separate discussion.
A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2024, and
November 7, 2024.
B.STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE
PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024.
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase
Orders for the period of October 1 through October 31, 2024.
C.APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 3-0 (WITH RECUSAL FROM MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE), to adopt
Resolution No. 25255, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS/DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 08-31-24, 09-14-24, 09-28-
24, AND 10-12-24 TOTALING $10,479,599.69 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS
DATED 08-29-24, 09-12-24, 09-26-24, 10-01-24 AND 10-10-24 TOTALING $22,322,930.08,
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $32,802,529.77 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA.”
D.TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to receive and file Treasurer’s Investment Report as of September 30, 2024.
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E.APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 24C296 WITH
CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. FOR THE PURCHASE OF FLIGHT
INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT AND GATE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PART 139 INSPECTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM,
ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND COMPUTERIZED MAINTENANCE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE FOR THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement No. 24C296 with Carahsoft
Technology Corp. for the purchase of Flight Information Display System (FIDS) software and
equipment and Gate Management System, Part 139 Inspection Management System, Asset
Management System, and Computerized Maintenance Management System Software for the
Palm Springs International Airport for a five-year term in an amount not to exceed $739,484.40.
F.APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24B289 WITH VIVID-
ACCENT PAINTING CO. AND 24B290 WITH UNITED PAINT & COATINGS CO. FOR
ON-CALL PAINTING AND WALLCOVERING SERVICES
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B289 with Vivid-Accent Painting Co. to provide
on-call painting and wallcovering services in an amount not to exceed $630,000 for the
initial three-year term beginning December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027, with two
one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
2.Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B290 with United Paint & Coatings Co. to
provide on-call painting and wallcovering services in an amount not to exceed $420,000 for
the initial three-year term beginning December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027, with
two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
3.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
G.APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS NO. 24B235 WITH CAT CITY
AUTO BODY INC., AND NO. 24B236 WITH MARVIN’S AUTO PAINT INC FOR AUTO
BODY REPAIR SERVICES
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B235 with Cat City Auto Body, Inc., to provide
auto body repair services in an amount not to exceed $722,050 for the initial three-year
term beginning November 25, 2024, through November 24, 2027, with two one-year
extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
2.Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B236 with Marvin’s Auto Paint Inc., to provide
auto body repair services in an amount not to exceed $309,450 for the initial three-year
term beginning November 25, 2024, through November 24, 2027, with two one-year
extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
3.Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary documents.
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H.APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS NO. 24B291 WITH GMAT, INC.
DBA INLAND OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY, AND NO. 24B292 WITH PRECISION
GARAGE DOORS & GATES INC. FOR OVERHEAD DOOR AND MOTORIZED GATE
REPAIR SERVICES
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B291 with GMAT, Inc. DBA Inland Overhead
Door Company, to provide overhead door and motorized gate repair services in an amount
not to exceed $669,264.96 for the initial three-year term beginning December 1, 2024,
through November 30, 2027, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole
discretion; and
2.Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B292 with Precision Garage Doors & Gates Inc.,
to provide overhead door and motorized gate repair services in an amount not to exceed
$446,176.64 for the initial three-year term beginning December 1, 2024, through
November 30, 2027, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
3.Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary documents.
I.APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT 24B186 WITH MPG
CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR ON-CALL BUILDING REPAIRS AND RENOVATION
SERVICES
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 24B186 with MPG Construction, LLC for on-
call building repair and renovation services for an additional amount of $200,000 and a
total revised contract amount not to exceed $950,000 through September 15, 2027; and
2.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
J.APPROVE GOODS PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 24B257 WITH PB LOADER
CORPORATION FOR A POTHOLE HOT PATCH TRUCK
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Goods Purchase Agreement No. 24B257 with PB Loader Corporation to provide a
pothole patch truck for an amount not to exceed $227,521.13.
2.Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary documents.
K.AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW 2025 JOHN DEERE 320P BACKHOE
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $213,125.96
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve the issuance of a purchase order to R.D.Offutt company dba RDO Equipment Co.,
for the purchase of one new 2025 John Deere 320P Backhoe in an amount not to exceed
$213,125.96, inclusive of the purchase price and sales tax of $193,750.87 and a 10%
contingency of $19,375.09; and
2.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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L.APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ENGIE SERVICES U.S., INC., RELATED TO THE OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL CO-GENERATION PLAN
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Amendment No. 5 to Post-Construction Services Agreement (A8470) with
ENGIE Services U.S., Inc., a Delaware corporation, for an addition of $39,206, for a
revised contract amount not to exceed $3,359,411.94; during the initial term from April 1,
2020, through March 31, 2025; and
2.Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary documentation.
M.APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
24C243 WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR PURCHASE OF
VIDEOMANAGER EL CLOUD WITH INTEGRATED IN-CAR VIDEO SYSTEMS
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 24C243 (Attachment A) with Motorola
Solutions, Inc., to purchase of Video Manager El Cloud with integrated in-car video
systems for public safety patrol vehicles for an additional amount of $79,075.15 for a total
revised contract amount not to exceed $151,335.28; and
2.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents
N.APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
24C119 WITH RON TURLEY ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR INFORMATION SYSTEM
SAAS SUBSCRIPTION FOR FLEET MANAGEMENT
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 24C119 with Ron Turley Associates, Inc., to
for Information System SAAS Subscription for Fleet Management for an additional
amount of $21,600 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $96,509.40, for the
initial term of June 5, 2024, through June 4, 2026; and
2.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
O.AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TURNOUT GEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF
$93,408.75 FROM ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Authorize the purchase of 25 sets of turnout gear for the Palm Springs Fire Department
from Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc., pursuant to Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract
010424-LIO, in the amount of $93,408.75.
2.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
P.APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT 23P056 WITH OFRS, INC., FOR
HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT AND SITE CLEAN-UP SERVICES
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MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Amendment No. 2 To Agreement No. 23p056 With Ofrs, Inc. To Provide Homeless
Encampment And Site Clean-Up Services For An Additional Amount Of $1,680,000 For A
Total Revised Contract Amount Not To Exceed $2,880,000; And
2.Approval Of This Action Includes An Appropriation Of $720,000 From The General Fund
Balance To Street Maintenance Contractual Services Account 1006515-40105 In Fiscal Year
2024-2025; And
3.Authorize The City Manager Or Designee To Execute All Necessary Documents.
Q.APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 24C282 FOR AN AERIAL
DETECT AND AVOID RADAR SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S
DRONE AND COUNTER DRONE PROGRAM
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement No. 24c282 With Advexure, LLC For A Three-
Year Term In An Amount Not To Exceed $581,750 Beginning November 15, 2024, Through
November 14, 2027, With Two One-Year Extension Options, To Implement Radar
Technology To Detect Local Aircraft During Drone Operations.
2.Authorize The City Manager Or Their Designee To Execute All Necessary Documents.
R.APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P288 WITH THE RANCH
RECOVERY CENTERS, INC. FOR REHABILITATION SERVICES
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24p288 With The Ranch Recovery Centers, Inc.
To Provide Rehabilitation Services For A One-Year Term In An Amount Not To Exceed
$271,437.75 Beginning January 1, 2025, Through December 31, 2025, With One One-Year
Extension Option At The City’s Sole Discretion; And
2.Authorize The City Manager Or Designee To Execute All Necessary Documents.
S.APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A9163 WITH GALLS, LLC
FOR UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT, GEAR, AND BULLET-RESISTANT VESTS
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Amendment No. 1 To Agreement No. A9163 With Galls, LLC For Uniform And
Equipment Services For $100,000 And Revised Agreement Amount Not To Exceed Amount
Of $175,000 And A Term Of July 1, 2022 To December 31, 2026.
2.Authorize The City Manager Or Designee To Execute All Necessary Documents.
T.APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SAFE
STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
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1.Adopt A Resolution No. 25256 Entitled, “A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City
Of Palm Springs, California, Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Safe Streets For All Grant
In The Amount Of $776,000 From The United States Department Of Transportation For A
Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.”
2.Authorize The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents.
U.APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZE
TO BID AIRPORT OUTFALL REPAIR PROJECT, AIRPORT PROJECT PSP-01
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise
and solicit bids for the Airport Outfall Repair Project, Airport Project PSP-01 (“the Project”).
V.APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ADOPTING AN
INVENTORY REPORT OF EXCESS, EXEMPT, AND NON-EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50569
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to accept the Inventory Report of City of Palm Springs and Successor Agency to
the Palm Springs Redevelopment Agency exempt, and non-exempt surplus lands, and excess
lands, pursuant to Government Code § 54221, and authorize staff to submit a report to the
California State Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Government
Code § 54230(a)(1).
W.APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO.
23E228 WITH UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LP DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL
SECURITY SERVICES FOR AVIATION WORKER AND INBOUND CARGO
SCREENING FOR PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract Services Agreement No. 23E228 with Universal
Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services, to extend the Agreement term
for two months, January 1, 2025, to February 28, 2025, for an additional amount of
$44,512.35 and a total revised contract amount not to exceed $383,490.99, for aviation
worker and inbound cargo screening for the Palm Springs International Airport.
2.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
X.APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH ALLIED UNIVERSAL, INC. FOR UNARMED SECURITY SERVICES
(AGREEMENT NO. A8358)
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A8358 with Allied Universal Inc. for
unarmed uniformed security guard and patrol services for various City facilities and
locations.
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2.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 4 to the contract
services agreement with Allied Universal Inc. for unarmed security services throughout the
City.
Y.APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24B249 WITH ROBSON
HANDLING TECHNOLOGY USA INC. FOR BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM
PARTS FOR PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24B249 with Robson Handling Technology USA
Inc. to provide baggage handling system parts for the Palm Springs International Airport in
an amount not to exceed $345,084.67 for the initial three-year term beginning November 25,
2024, through November 24, 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.
Z.APPROVAL OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (RCFC) AND THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PALM SPRINGS
MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN (MDP) LINE 6, STAGE 3
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve a Cooperative Funding Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District and the City of Palm Springs associated with the construction,
operation, and maintenance of flood control improvements identified as Palm Springs
Master Drainage Plan (MDP) Line 6, Stage 3; and
2.Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
AA. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE OFFICERS’
ASSOCIATION AND THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Adopt Resolution No. 25257 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MODIFYING THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE
OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION AND THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION TO ADJUST THE ANNUAL LEAVE CASH-IN DAY.”
2.Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this action.
BB. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING AN INTERIM RETIRED ANNUITANT TO THE
VACANCY POSITION OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
FOR THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
21221(H), EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 9, 2024
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MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Adopt Resolution No. 25258 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING AN INTERIM RETIRED
ANNUITANT TO THE VACANCY POSITION OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PARKS
AND RECREATION FOR THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS UNDER GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 21221(H), EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 9, 2024.”
2.Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the above
actions.
CC. APPROVE A TASK ORDER WITH VEOLIA WATER WEST OPERATING SERVICES,
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,488.50 FOR BARISTO SEWER LINE
REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT 23-15
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Authorize the City Engineer to issue a Task Order to Veolia Water West Operating Services,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed of $80,488.50 for the Baristo Sewer Line Rehabilitation, City
Project 23-15 (“Project”);
2.Appropriate $80,488.50 from the Wastewater Fund balance; and
3.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
DD. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24B272 WITH KINCAID
INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR ON-CALL PLUMBING MAINTENANCE AND
INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24B272 with Kincaid Industries, Inc. to provide
on-call plumbing maintenance and installation services for the Palm Springs International
Airport in an amount not to exceed $980,000, for the full five-year term, which includes the
initial three-year term beginning November 25, 2024 through November 24, 2027, and two
one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion.
2.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
EE. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 24S349 WITH LEXIPOL TO PERFORM ANNUAL
POLICY MANUAL UPDATES FOR FIVE YEARS FOR THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE
DEPARTMENT
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Agreement No. 24S349 with Lexipol, LLC to provide five years of annual policy
manual updates as a Sole Source purchase with a total cost of $62,632.86.
2.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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FF. APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 WITH STEVE P. RADOS, INC. IN
THE AMOUNT OF $259,888.75 FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
(WWTP) DIGESTER NO. 2 GAS FLARE AND FILTRATE PUMP STATION, CITY
PROJECTS 20-25 AND 21-07
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Contract Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $259,888.75 to Agreement A9317
with Steve P. Rados for the WWTP Digester No. 2 Waste Gas Flare and Filtrate Pump
Station, City Projects No. 20-25 and 21-07 (Project);
2.Appropriate $259,888.75 from the Wastewater Fund balance; and
3.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
GG. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT 23I309 WITH INSIGHT PUBLIC
SECTOR, INC. FOR EMAIL PROTECTION SERVICES
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23I309 with Insight Public Sector, Inc. to
provide three years of email protection services using Omnia Partners cooperative
purchasing agreement #23-6692-03 with a total cost of $100,272 bringing the cumulative
total spend to $121,850.
2.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
II.APPROVE THE USE OF PUBLIC ART FUNDS FOR FOUNDATION, ON-SITE
ASSEMBLY, AND INSTALLATION COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000 FOR THE
PALM SPRINGS PRIDE MONUMENT BY ARTIST JIM ISERMANN AT FRANCES
STEVENS PARK
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, SECOND BYMAYOR BERNSTEIN ,
CARRIED 3-0 (WITH RECUSAL FROM MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE) to:
1.Approve expenditure of Public Art Funds in the amount of $70,000 for foundation, on-site
assembly, and installation costs of the Pride Monument in Frances Stevens Park.
2.Appropriate Public Art Funds in the amount of $70,000.
3.Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to facilitate funding for the
foundation, assembly, and installation of the artwork.
JJ. APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC ART FUNDS FOR FOUR ARTSCAPE IN
PARKS PROJECTS AND APPROVE THE SELECTION OF 1) SHAPES AND SIZES BY
BEN SINOR FOR INSTALLATION AT DESERT HIGHLANDS PARK, 2) ROVER BY
JEFF ZISCHKE FOR INSTALLATION AT VICTORIA PARK, 3) DANCER 6 BY LYLE
LONDON FOR INSTALLATION AT GATEWAY PARK, AND 4) SPEGODY BY JACK
HOWARD-POTTER FOR INSTALLATION AT BARISTO PARK; AND
APPROPRIATE PUBLIC ART FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve expenditure of Public Art Funds in the amount of $50,000 for the Artscape in the
Parks project at Gateway Park.
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2.Approve expenditure of Public Art Funds in the amount of $50,000 for the Artscape in the
Parks project at Baristo Park.
3.Appropriate Public Art Funds (Fund 150) in the amount of $100,000.
4.Approve the installation of Rover by Jeff Zischke at Victoria Park; Shapes and Sizes by
Ben Sinor at Desert Highlands Park; Spegody by Jack Howard-Potter at Baristo Park; and
Dancer 6 by Lyle London at Gateway Park.
5.Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements to implement the Artscape
in the Parks Project.
KK. ENCROACHMENT AND LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THE
FOREVER MARILYN STATUE IN THE DOWNTOWN PARK, AND DETERMINING
SUCH ACTION TO EXEMPT FROM FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to approve the accompanying Encroachment and License Agreement (Forever
Marilyn).
LL.APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH MATICH CORPORATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $221,392.56 FOR THE AIRPORT TAXIWAY REHABILITATION,
CITY PROJECT 21-27
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., a North
Carolina corporation, to provide “on-call” Civil Engineering services for an initial three (3)
year term, subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions approved at the discretion of
the City Manager for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000; and
2.Approve Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern
California, Inc., a California corporation, to provide “on-call” Civil Engineering services for
an initial three (3) year term, subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions approved
at the discretion of the City Manager for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000; and
3.Approve Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates, a California
corporation, to provide “on-call” Civil Engineering services for an initial three (3) year term,
subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions approved at the discretion of the City
Manager for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000; and
4.Approve Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates, a California
corporation, to provide “on-call” Civil Engineering services for an initial three (3) year term,
subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions approved at the disc retion of the City
Manager for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000; and
5.Approve Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering, a California
corporation, to provide “on-call” Civil Engineering services for an initial three (3) year term,
subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions approved at the discretion of the City
Manager for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000; and
6.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary Agreements and execute all
task orders that fall under the Agreement value.
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MM. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH KIMLEY-
HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., A NORTH CAROLINA CORPORATION;
ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC., A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION; HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION;
ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION; AND DOKKEN
ENGINEERING, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR ON-CALL CIVIL
ENGINEERING SERVICES
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $221,392.56 to Agreement 24B209
with Matich Corporation for the Airport Taxiway Rehabilitation, City Project No. 21-27
(Project); and
2.Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
NN. UPDATING PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES FOR CITY GRANT MANAGEMENT
AND FUNDS DISBURSEMENT
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to adopt staff recommendations for procedures regarding grant management and
funds.
OO. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 38933 WITH WINTEC ENERGY LTD., A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 3-0 (WITH RECUSAL FROM COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON) to adopt a
Resolution No. 25259 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP 38933 WITH WINTEC
ENERGY LTD, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18510
KAREN ROAD, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and considered under
Excluded Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
HH. APPROVE THE USE OF PUBLIC ART FUNDS FOR SITE INSTALLATION COSTS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $65,000 FOR THE AIDS MEMORIAL PUBLIC ARTS PROJECT
FOR DOWNTOWN PARK
MOTION BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve expenditure of Public Art Funds in the amount of $65,000 for preparation and
installation costs of the AIDS Memorial The Well of Love at the Downtown Park.
2.Appropriate Public Art Funds in the amount of $65,000.
3.Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to facilitate funding for the
site preparation and installation of the artwork.
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2.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF A PERMANENT
NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT INTEREST IN A PORTION OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED IN PALM SPRINGS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE,
CALIFORNIA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL
NO. 513-144-012 FOR THE PLAZA THEATRE RESTORATION PROJECT
Dan Gore, Jeff Thomas, Ignazio Battaglia, Joseph Amodeo, Dean Maglieri, Lori Guldry, Vincent
Whittaker-Atty, Marianna Dimercurio provided public hearing oral testimony.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution of necessity, including
providing all parties interested in the affected Property and their attorneys, or their
representatives, an opportunity to be heard on the issues relevant to the Resolution of
Necessity;
2.Make the following findings as hereinafter described in this report a)The public interest and
necessity require the proposed Project; b) The Project is planned or located in a manner that
will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury; c)The real
Property to be acquired is necessary for the Project; and d) The offer of just compensation
has been made to the Property owner.
3.Adopt Resolution No. 25260 entitled, “RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT
DOMAIN OF A PERMANENT NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT INTEREST IN A
PORTION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN PALM SPRINGS, COUNTY
OF RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 513-144-012 FOR THE PLAZA THEATRE RESTORATION
PROJECT”
3.BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A.APPROVE AN UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY MANAGEMENT POLICY AND
AN ACTION PLAN TO PAY DOWN THE UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY WITH
FUNDS THE CITY COUNCIL HAS PREVIOUSLY SET ASIDE IN THE GENERAL
FUND AND AIRPORT RESERVES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
GARNER, CARRIED 4-0, to:
1.Approve an action plan to pay down the Unfunded Accrued Liability by sending CalPERS
$28.9 million, paying off specific base year liabilities and placing $22.4 million in an
irrevocable Section 115 Trust to use to pay down the liability at a point in the future.
2.Approve an Unfunded Accrued Liability Management Policy.
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B.AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE V OF
CHAPTER 8.04 OF TITLE 8 REGARDING UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES AND
THE FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, SECOND BY MAYOR
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 3-1 (GARNER VOTED NO), to:
1.Conduct first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2104 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF TITLE 8
REGARDING UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES AND THE FORMATION OF
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS.”
2.Approve Resolution No. 25261 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A POLICY AND
PROCEDURAL DOCUMENT, ENTITLED UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
FORMATION GUIDELINES FOR RULE 20B AND RULE 20C PROJECTS TO GUIDE
RESIDENTS IN UNDERGROUNDING OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL AND
COMMUNICATION UTILITIES IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS.”
3.Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
C.REQUEST TO ADD CHAPTER 14.28 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO SMALL CELL WIRELESS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-
OF-WAY
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, SECOND BY MAYOR
BERNSTEIN, 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. 2105 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE, TITLE 14 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, TO ADD CHAPTER 14.28,
“WIRELESS FACILITIES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.”
D.INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 11.44, MODIFYING SIGNAGE POSTING REQUIREMENTS AT
PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEHARTE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 4-0, to waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety, read
by title only, and introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 2106 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 11.44 MODIFYING SIGNAGE POSTING
REQUIREMENTS AT PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS.”
E.HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
No action was taken.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Abraham Ishaq, Frank Tysen, Steve Somers 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.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned the special meeting of Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 8:52 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 12/12/2024