HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-07 LBOT Board PacketLIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
www.palmspringslibrary.gov
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025
5:30 P.M.
On Site:
Meeting will be held in person at City Hall in the Large Conference Room.
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Via Zoom:
To view/listen/participate in the meeting live, please use the following link:
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or call 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 859 5829 0008, Passcode: 090845
Alternate Meeting Location:
728 North Sweetzer Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90069
•Any person who wishes to provide public testimony for an item on the agenda is
requested to sign in before the Public Testimony portion of the meeting.
•Submit your public comment to the Library Board of Trustees electronically. Material
may be emailed to jeannie.kays@palmspringsca.gov. Transmittal prior to the start of
the meeting is required. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will
be distributed to the Board and retained for the official record.
•The meeting will be recorded, and the audio file will be available from the Office of the
City Clerk and will be posted on the City’s YouTube channel, as soon as practicable.
TRUSTEES
Juanita Garner, Chair
David Norgard, Vice-Chair
Al Jones, Treasurer
Deborah Schwarz, Trustee
Trustee: Vacant
Palm Springs is an inclusive world-class city dedicated to providing excellent and responsive
public services to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.
Staff representative: Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services, Palm Springs Public Library
I.CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
II.ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: In order to meet Brown Act requirements, items may be
added to the agenda only upon decision by a majority of the Board of Directors to add the
item because of a need for immediate action. This Agenda was available for public access
at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber), and City Clerk’s office
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 1
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
on or before 5:30 p.m., April 30, 2025. A posting of this Agenda can be found on the
Library’s website at www.palmspringslibrary.org. Pursuant to the Government Code
Section 54957.5, the designated office for inspection of public records in connection with
the public meeting of the Library Board of Trustees is the office of the City Clerk, City Hall,
at 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
Acceptance of Agenda:
Motion: Second: Approved: Opposed: Abstention Names(s):
III.PUBLIC COMMENTS: This time has been set aside for members of the public to addressthe Library Board of Trustees on Agenda items; and items of general interest within thesubject matter within jurisdiction of the City. Although the Library Board of Trusteesvalues your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action onitems not listed on the posted Agenda. Three (3) minutes are assigned to each speaker.
IV.CONSENT AGENDA
A. Meeting Minutes of April 2, 2025
B. Library Statistics
C. Donation Report
Acceptance of Consent Agenda:
Motion: Second: Approved: Opposed: Abstention Names(s):
V.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Friends of the Palm Springs Library
B.Palm Springs Public Library Foundation
C. Library Staff
VI.TREASURER’S REPORT
Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report:
Motion: Second: Approved: Opposed: Abstention Names(s):
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 2
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VII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
A. RECEIVE GIFT OF $33,126.78 FROM CAROLINE J. WALLIN, ESTATE OF FREDERICK
C. VANHOOF AND ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR FUTURE LIBRARY PROJECTS.
Motion: Second: Approved: Opposed: Abstention Names(s):
B. THE PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION IS SEEKING A $70,000 GRANT
TO LAUNCH PHASE III OF ITS $7 MILLION FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Motion: Second: Approved: Opposed: Abstention Names(s):
C. ENDORSEMENT OF FACILITY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS AND THE PALM SPRINGS PLAZA THEATRE FOUNDATION FOR AFTER-
HOURS USE OF THE WELWOOD MURRAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND COURTYARD
Motion: Second: Approved: Opposed: Abstention Names(s):
D. DISCUSSION-LIBRARY RENOVATION UPDATES, TENTATIVE TIMELINE, AND
TEMPORARY LIBRARY LOCATION STATUS.
Motion: Second: Approved: Opposed: Abstention Names(s):
VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
IX. TRUSTEE/STAFF COMMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
X. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting of the Library Board of Trustees will adjourn to its next
scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
The Palm Springs Public Library Board of Trustees meets at 5:30 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday
of every month, except for January and October when it meets on January 8, 2025 and October
16, 2025. There is no meeting in August.
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 3
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
COMMITTEES:
STANDING:
ADVOCACY GARNER
BUDGET JONES/GARNER
BUILDINGS GARNER/NORGARD
POLICIES/BYLAWS GARNER/NORGARD
AD HOC:
FOUNDATION LIAISON JONES/SCHWARZ
FRIENDS LIAISON NORGARD/SCHWARZ
MEASURE J LIAISON JONES
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California )
County of Riverside ) ss.
City of Palm Springs )
I, Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services of the City of Palm Springs, California, hereby certify this
Agenda was delivered to each member of the Library Board of Trustees, provided to all parties who have
requested such notice, posted at City Hall before 5:30 p.m., on April 30, 2025, and posted on the City’s
website as required by established policies and procedures.
____________________________
Jeannie Kays, MLIS
Director of Library Services
P U B L I C N O T I C E S
Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with
the meeting is the Office of the Library Director, Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise
Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: Palm Springs Public
Library. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website www.palmspringsca.gov. If you
would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Director of
Library Services at (760) 322-8375.
It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, If you will need special assistance beyond
what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please
contact Arun Mayani at 760-416-5653 to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if
accommodation is feasible. Please advise us at that time if you will need accommodations to attend or
participate in meetings on a regular basis.
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 4
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Board of Library Trustees Minutes: March 5, 2025 1
PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
MINUTES
Palm Springs Public Library April 2, 2025
City Hall Large Conference Room
1.CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chair Garner called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL PRESENT
Juanita Garner Yes
Al Jones Yes
David Norgard Yes
Deborah Schwarz Yes
STAFF PRESENT: Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lisa Brock, Assistant Director of Library Services, Julie Warren, Public
Relations Manager, and Arun Mayani, Administrative Assistant.
PUBLIC PRESENT: Kendall Balchan and Bill Wylie
2.ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION: (Jones/Schwarz, 4-0) To accept the agenda.
3.PUBLIC COMMENTS: No public comments
4.CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: (Schwarz / Jones, 4-0) To approve the consent agenda.
4. A. Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2025
4. B. Library Statistics
4.C. Donation Report
5.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
5.A. Friends of the Palm Springs Library
Julie Warren gave the report.
5.B. Palm Springs Public Library Foundation
Bill Wylie gave the report.
5.C. Library Staff
Director Jeanne Kays and Julie Warren gave the report.
6.TREASURER’S REPORT
Trustee Al Jones gave the report.
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 5
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Board of Library Trustees Minutes: March 5, 2025 2
MOTION: (Norgard/ Schwarz, 4-0) To accept the Treasurer’s report.
7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
7. A. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26/2026-27 TWO-YEAR BUDGET AD-HOC SUBCOMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Fiscal year 2025/2026:
• Allocate $10,000 for Trust Fund Books from the Kropitzer Trust Fund.
• Carry forward $202,000 or remaining unspent funds assigned to the Library Foundation.
• Carry forward $1 million in library renovation funds until needed.
Fiscal year 2026/2027:
• Allocate $10,000 for Trust Fund Books from the Kropitzer Trust Fund.
• Continue to carry forward any remaining assigned funds for the Library Foundation.
• Continue to carry forward $1 million in library renovation funds until needed.
MOTION: (Jones/Schwarz, 4-0) To approve the above recommendations for fiscal year 2025-
26/2026-27 two-year budget.
7. B. DISCUSSION-LIBRARY RENOVATION UPDATES AND TEMPORARY LIBRARY
LOCATION STATUS.
Director Jeannie Kays gave the report.
MOTION: No motion.
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS
No action.
9. TRUSTEE/STAFF COMMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10. ADJOURNMENT
The April meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Jeannie Kays
Director of Library Services
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 6
DATE DONOR AMOUNT DESIGNATION
12/23/2024 LYNDA JARMAN 3,000.00$ BOOKS
3/12/2025 CAROLINE WALLIN, ESTATE OF FREDERICK C. VANHOOF 33,126.78$ PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
TOTAL 36,126.78$
2024-25 DONATIONS
LAST UPDATED APRIL 24, 2025
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 7
LIBRARY STATISTICS 2025 2024 %CHANGE
MATERIALS CHECKED OUT 24,045 25,821 -7%
Print 15,747 16,984 -7%
Media 8,298 8,786 -6%
Downloads & In-house 6,735 6,799 -1%
LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATIONS 269 302 -11%
Palm Springs Resident 91 129 -29%
California Resident 127 133 -5%
Out of State 51 40 28%
DOOR COUNT 13,832 13,907 -1%
DOOR COUNT (WMML)3,244 3,130 4%
COMPUTER SESSIONS 1,991 1,901 5%
COMPUTER SESSIONS (WMML)349 43 712%
WiFi SESSIONS 2,055 2,177 -6%
WiFi SESSIONS (WMML)198 188 5%
PASSPORTS PROCESSED 74 72 3%
PROGRAMMING
PRESCHOOL
In Person Programs 8 6 33%
Attendance 145 112 29%
Self- Directed Programs 0 0 -
Self- Directed Completed 0 0 -
SCHOOL AGE
Programs 4 3 33%
Attendance 92 46 100%
Self- Directed Programs 0 1 -100%
Self- Directed Completed 0 50 -100%
FAMILY
Programs 1 2 -50%
Attendance 50 589 -92%
TEEN
Programs 7 6 17%
Attendance 42 56 -25%
Self- Directed Programs 0 1 -100%
Self- Directed Completed 0 10 -100%
ADULT
Programs 19 15 27%
Attendance 369 423 -13%
Virtual Programs 3 3 0%
Virtual Attendance 165 81 104%
Self- Directed Programs 0 0 -
Self- Directed Completed 0 0 -
TOTAL
Programs 39 32 22%
Attendance 698 1,226 -43%
Virtual Programs 3 3 0%
Virtual Attendance 165 81 104%
Self-Directed Programs 0 2 -100%
Self-Directed Completed 0 60 -100%
March 2025 vs. March 2024
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 8
City of Palm Springs, CA
BALANCE SHEET FOR 2025 10
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NET CHANGE ACCOUNT
FUND: 151 Library Endowment Fund FOR PERIOD BALANCE
ASSETS
151 10005 Operating Bank Account 33,126.78 1,611,861.10
151 12105 Interest Receivable .00 3,958.04
TOTAL ASSETS 33,126.78 1,615,819.14
FUND BALANCE
151 29000 Fund Balance Unreserved .00 -1,691,061.59
151 29310 Revenue Control -33,126.78 -74,757.55
151 29315 Expenditure Control .00 150,000.00
151 29320 Budgetary FB Unreserved .00 1,650,809.81
151 29325 Estimated Revenue .00 43,000.00
151 29330 Appropriations .00 -1,693,809.81
TOTAL FUND BALANCE -33,126.78 -1,615,819.14
TOTAL LIABILITIES + FUND BALANCE -33,126.78 -1,615,819.14
** END OF REPORT - Generated by Arun Mayani **
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 9
City of Palm Springs, CA
ACCOUNT TRIAL BALANCE FOR FY25/JUL TO APR
Report generated: 04/22/2025 15:33
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FUND 151
ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT NAME ORG BEG. BALANCE DEBITS CREDITS NET CHANGE END BALANCE
PER JNL SRC EFF DATE REFERENCE
151 10005
Operating Bank Account 151 1,703,022.78
1,703,022.78 .00 .00 .00 1,703,022.78
151 10006
Cash - Fair Market Value Adj 151 -12,919.23
-12,919.23 .00 .00 .00 -12,919.23
151 12105
Interest Receivable 151 3,958.04
3,958.04 .00 .00 .00 3,958.04
151 20010
Accounts Payable Control 151 -3,000.00
-3,000.00 .00 .00 .00 -3,000.00
151 29000
Fund Balance Unreserved 151 -1,691,061.59
-1,691,061.59 .00 .00 .00 -1,691,061.59
151 29335
Encumbrance Control 151 9.19
9.19 .00 .00 .00 9.19
151 29345
Budgetary FB Reserve for Encum 151 -9.19
-9.19 .00 .00 .00 -9.19
TOTALS FOR FUND 151
Library Endowment Fund .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 10
City of Palm Springs, CA
ACCOUNT DETAIL HISTORY FOR 2025 00 TO 2025 13
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ORG OBJECT PROJ NET LEDGER NET BUDGET
YR/PR JNL EFF DATE SRC REF1 REF2 REF3 CHECK # OB AMOUNT BALANCE BALANCE
151 10005 Operating Bank Account
SOY BALANCE 1,703,022.78
25/01 250228 07/18/24 APP 071824 -3,000.00 1,700,022.78
25/02 250248 08/15/24 APP 081524 -150,000.00 1,550,022.78
25/03 250459 09/30/24 GEN Q1 INT Q1 INT ALL Q1 INT ALLOC 13,356.27 1,563,379.05
25/05 250237 11/18/24 GNI RVRS FMV24 -12,919.23 1,550,459.82
25/05 250237 11/18/24 GNI RVRS FMV24 12,919.23 1,563,379.05
25/06 250259 12/12/24 CRP 3,000.00 1,566,379.05
25/06 250500 12/31/24 GEN Q2 INT Q2 INT ALL Q2 INT ALLOC 12,355.27 1,578,734.32
25/08 250469 02/28/25 GNI 3,958.04 1,582,692.36
25/08 250469 02/28/25 GNI -3,958.04 1,578,734.32
25/08 250477 02/28/25 GRV -3,958.04 1,574,776.28
25/08 250477 02/28/25 GRV 3,958.04 1,578,734.32
25/10 250238 04/16/25 CRP 33,126.78 1,611,861.10
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 1,785,696.41 CREDITS: -173,835.31 NET: 1,611,861.10
151 10006 Cash - Fair Market Value Adj
SOY BALANCE -12,919.23
25/05 250237 11/18/24 GNI RVRS FMV24 12,919.23 .00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS:12,919.23 CREDITS:-12,919.23 NET:.00
151 12105 Interest Receivable
SOY BALANCE 3,958.04
25/08 250469 02/28/25 GNI -3,958.04 .00
25/08 250477 02/28/25 GRV 3,958.04 3,958.04
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS:7,916.08 CREDITS:-3,958.04 NET:3,958.04
151 20010 Accounts Payable Control
SOY BALANCE -3,000.00
25/01 250228 07/18/24 APP 071824 3,000.00 .00
25/02 250209 08/15/24 API B 4102 -150,000.00 -150,000.00
25/02 250248 08/15/24 APP 081524 150,000.00 .00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 153,000.00 CREDITS: -153,000.00 NET:.00
151 29000 Fund Balance Unreserved
SOY BALANCE -1,691,061.59
25/00 250003 07/01/24 SOY -9.19 -1,691,061.59
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS:.00 CREDITS: -1,691,061.59 NET: -1,691,061.59
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 11
City of Palm Springs, CA
ACCOUNT DETAIL HISTORY FOR 2025 00 TO 2025 13
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ORG OBJECT PROJ NET LEDGER NET BUDGET
YR/PR JNL EFF DATE SRC REF1 REF2 REF3 CHECK # OB AMOUNT BALANCE BALANCE
151 29310 Revenue Control
SOY BALANCE .00
25/03 250459 09/30/24 GEN Q1 INT Q1 INT ALL Q1 INT ALLOC -13,356.27 -13,356.27
25/05 250237 11/18/24 GNI RVRS FMV24 -12,919.23 -26,275.50
25/06 250259 12/12/24 CRP -3,000.00 -29,275.50
25/06 250500 12/31/24 GEN Q2 INT Q2 INT ALL Q2 INT ALLOC -12,355.27 -41,630.77
25/08 250469 02/28/25 GNI 3,958.04 -37,672.73
25/08 250477 02/28/25 GRV -3,958.04 -41,630.77
25/10 250238 04/16/25 CRP -33,126.78 -74,757.55
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS:3,958.04 CREDITS:-78,715.59 NET:-74,757.55
151 29315 Expenditure Control
SOY BALANCE .00
25/02 250209 08/15/24 API B 4102 150,000.00 150,000.00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 150,000.00 CREDITS:.00 NET:150,000.00
151 29320 Budgetary FB Unreserved
SOY BALANCE .00
25/01 250373 07/01/24 BUA 2025 B 9.19 9.19
25/01 250374 07/01/24 BUC 2025 B -43,000.00 -42,990.81
25/02 250471 08/29/24 BUA 1,693,800.62 1,650,809.81
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 1,693,809.81 CREDITS:-43,000.00 NET: 1,650,809.81
151 29325 Estimated Revenue
SOY BALANCE .00
25/01 250374 07/01/24 BUC 2025 B 43,000.00 43,000.00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS:43,000.00 CREDITS:.00 NET:43,000.00
151 29330 Appropriations
SOY BALANCE .00
25/01 250373 07/01/24 BUA 2025 B -9.19 -9.19
25/02 250471 08/29/24 BUA -1,693,800.62 -1,693,809.81
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS:.00 CREDITS: -1,693,809.81 NET: -1,693,809.81
151 29335 Encumbrance Control
SOY BALANCE 9.19
25/00 250004 07/01/24 SOY 9.19 9.19
25/05 250399 11/18/24 POM 100128 23000205 -9.19 .00
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 12
City of Palm Springs, CA
ACCOUNT DETAIL HISTORY FOR 2025 00 TO 2025 13
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ORG OBJECT PROJ NET LEDGER NET BUDGET
YR/PR JNL EFF DATE SRC REF1 REF2 REF3 CHECK # OB AMOUNT BALANCE BALANCE
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS:9.19 CREDITS:-9.19 NET:.00
151 29340 FB Reserve for Encumbrances
SOY BALANCE .00
25/00 250003 07/01/24 SOY 9.19 .00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS:.00 CREDITS:.00 NET:.00
151 29345 Budgetary FB Reserve for Encum
SOY BALANCE -9.19
25/00 250004 07/01/24 SOY -9.19 -9.19
25/05 250399 11/18/24 POM 100128 23000205 9.19 .00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS:9.19 CREDITS:-9.19 NET:.00
151 36000 Interest Income
REVISED BUDGET -28,000.00
25/03 250459 09/30/24 GEN Q1 INT Q1 INT ALL Q1 INT ALLOC -13,356.27 -13,356.27
25/06 250500 12/31/24 GEN Q2 INT Q2 INT ALL Q2 INT ALLOC -12,355.27 -25,711.54
25/08 250469 02/28/25 GNI 3,958.04 -21,753.50
25/08 250477 02/28/25 GRV -3,958.04 -25,711.54
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS:3,958.04 CREDITS:-29,669.58 NET:-25,711.54
151 36010 Unrealized Gain Or Loss
REVISED BUDGET .00
25/05 250237 11/18/24 GNI RVRS FMV24 -12,919.23 -12,919.23
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS:.00 CREDITS:-12,919.23 NET:-12,919.23
151 37015 Contrib Non-Govt Sources
REVISED BUDGET .00
25/06 250259 12/12/24 CRP 10110 119477 LIBR. TRUST FUND -3,000.00 -3,000.00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS:.00 CREDITS:-3,000.00 NET:-3,000.00
151 37500 Contributions-Non Govt
REVISED BUDGET .00
25/10 250238 04/16/25 CRP 10160 128693 VANHOOF ESTATE -33,126.78 -33,126.78
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS:.00 CREDITS:-33,126.78 NET:-33,126.78
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 13
City of Palm Springs, CA
ACCOUNT DETAIL HISTORY FOR 2025 00 TO 2025 13
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ORG OBJECT PROJ NET LEDGER NET BUDGET
YR/PR JNL EFF DATE SRC REF1 REF2 REF3 CHECK # OB AMOUNT BALANCE BALANCE
1514010 50205 Library Foundation
REVISED BUDGET 352,000.00
25/02 250209 08/15/24 API 104324 65581 2018686 B 150,000.00 150,000.00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 150,000.00 CREDITS: .00 NET: 150,000.00
GRAND TOTAL --- DEBITS: 4,004,275.99 CREDITS: -3,929,033.54 NET: 75,242.45
60 Records printed
** END OF REPORT - Generated by Arun Mayani **
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 14
ALL LIBRARY EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS
MEETING DATE 5/7/2025
Org Object Description Budgeted YTD Spent Encumbered Available Budget Percent Used
1514010 50201 Future Library Projects 165,134.88 0.00 0.00 165,134.88 0.00
1514010 50202 Trust Fund Books 7,009.19 0.00 0.00 7,009.19 0.00
1514010 50203 Kropitzer Trust Donation 169,665.74 0.00 0.00 169,665.74 0.00
1514010 50205 Library Foundation 352,000.00 150,000.00 0.00 202,000.00 42.61
1514010 50208 Library Renovation 1,000,000.00 0.00 0.00 1,000,000.00 0.00
Unallocated Funds 68,051.29
TOTALS 1,693,809.81 150,000.00 0.00 1,611,861.10
LIBRARY TRUST FUNDS
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 15
ALL LIBRARY EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS
MEETING DATE 5/7/2025
Org Object Description Budgeted YTD Spent Encumbered Available Budget Percent Used
1004000 40000 Salaries Full Time 1,454,544.24 1,009,159.17 0.00 445,385.07 69.38
1004000 40002 Salaries Overtime 5,200.00 3,160.18 0.00 2,039.82 60.77
1004000 40010 Leave Payoffs 18,027.33 18,377.84 0.00 -350.51 101.94
1004000 40020 Fringe Benefits 346,020.75 187,667.65 0.00 158,353.10 54.24
1004000 40045 Medical Insurance Withdrawal 5,023.20 4,275.00 0.00 748.20 85.11
1004000 40050 RHS Health Benefit 19,500.00 11,687.50 0.00 7,812.50 59.94
1004000 40055 PERS Retirement Cost 351,959.87 386,397.57 0.00 -34,437.70 109.78
1004000 40065 Workers' Compensation 67,254.43 50,440.82 0.00 16,813.61 75.00
1004000 40095 Medicare Insurance 21,090.89 15,469.94 0.00 5,620.95 73.35
1004000 40100 Retiree Health Benefit 119,800.90 89,850.68 0.00 29,950.22 75.00
1004000 40105 Contractual Services 41,000.00 26,465.41 0.00 14,534.59 64.55
1004000 50005 Training Travel and Dues 15,540.00 6,310.66 0.00 9,229.34 40.61
1004000 50030 Gas and Lubrications 5,151.00 2,865.20 0.00 2,285.80 55.62
1004000 50031 Communications 22,915.00 1,367.72 0.00 21,547.28 5.97
1004000 50035 Materials and Supplies 474,318.42 264,420.05 107,860.83 102,037.54 78.49
1004000 50055 Insurance 132,029.19 99,021.89 0.00 33,007.30 75.00
1004000 50105 Repairs and Maint General 29,348.00 0.00 0.00 29,348.00 0.00
1004000 50120 Facilities Maintenance Service 252,340.25 189,255.19 0.00 63,085.06 75.00
1004000 50126 Grants Expense 110,927.10 14,897.00 3,620.50 92,409.60 16.69
1004000 50140 Printing 20,000.00 4,198.60 0.00 15,801.40 20.99
1004000 50145 Advertising 12,550.00 1,310.60 0.00 11,239.40 10.44
1004000 50200 Friends of the Library 19,347.20 26,152.90 0.00 -6,805.70 135.18
TOTALS 3,543,887.77 2,412,751.57 111,481.33 1,019,654.87
Org Object Description Budgeted YTD Spent Encumbered Available Budget Percent Used
1004005 40105 Contractual Services 114,330.00 81,746.56 0.00 32,583.44 71.50
1004005 50015 Electricity 30,901.00 22,994.11 0.00 7,906.89 74.41
1004005 50020 Water 2,576.00 1,077.49 0.00 1,498.51 41.83
1004005 50030 Gas and Lubrications 5,151.00 0.00 0.00 5,151.00 0.00
1004005 50031 Communications 16,000.00 0.00 0.00 16,000.00 0.00
1004005 50038 Welwood Operations 29,031.00 7,296.53 7,367.97 14,366.50 50.51
TOTALS 197,989.00 113,114.69 7,367.97 77,506.34
MAIN LIBRARY
WELWOOD MURRAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 16
PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
City of Palm Springs
Palm Springs Public Library
300 South Sunrise Way • Palm Springs, California 92262-7699
Tel: (760) 322-READ (7323)
www.palmspringslibrary.org
April 24, 2025
Caroline J. Wallin
Estate of Frederick C. Vanhoof
Dear Ms. Wallin,
On behalf of the Palm Springs Public Library and the Library Board of Trustees, I extend our
deepest thanks for your generous donation of $33,126.78 received on March 12, 2025, from the
estate of Frederick Vanhoof.
This thoughtful gift honors Mr. Vanhoof’s legacy in a truly meaningful way. Thanks to support
like yours, we are able to continue to offer enriching programs, vital services, and welcoming
spaces that enhance the quality of life for all who call Palm Springs home—and for those who
visit our vibrant community.
We invite you to visit our website at www.palmspringslibrary.org to see the full range of programs
and services made possible by generous supporters like you.
We are sincerely grateful for your contribution and honored to be part of preserving Mr.
Vanhoof’s memory through our work.
With gratitude,
Jeannie Kays
Director of Library Services
Palm Springs Public Library
City of Palm Springs
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 17
ITEM 7A
Palm Springs Public Library FoundaƟon
A Proposal for Support of Expanded Donor MarkeƟng
May 2025
Background
In accordance with The FoundaƟon’s mission to raise funds for the renovaƟon of the main library
building; and recognizing the Ɵming of City of Palm Springs planned iniƟaƟon of infrastructure
improvements; the FoundaƟon plans to solicit donaƟons from the full Palm Springs community
beginning in the fall of 2025. Several steps are needed to implement these plans and a grant from the
Trustees would be very helpful to advance these efforts.
The FoundaƟon believes that an adverƟsing/markeƟng campaign is necessary to:
1. UƟlize mulƟple media including television, radio, print, digital print, social media and the FoundaƟon’s
website to directly and indirectly solicit donaƟons from Palm Springs, individuals and organizaƟons.
2. Solidify the FoundaƟon as the primary fundraiser for community donaƟons to support the renovaƟon
project as a partner with the City, especially for idenƟfied “naming opportuniƟes”.
The Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Palm Springs and the FoundaƟon states that
the FoundaƟon may request a grant from the Library Trustees for the purposes of advancing its mission
to raise funds for the beƩerment of the Library. That proposal should include:
1. The amount of the contribuƟon sought;
2. A descripƟon of the acƟvity, services, or goods that the contribuƟon will be used for;
3. A specific budget demonstraƟng how the contribuƟon will be allocated; and
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 18
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4. A descripƟon of the forecasted or anƟcipated outcome of the acƟvity, services, or goods for which the
contribuƟon will be used.
This proposal successfully addresses these requirements.
The FoundaƟon has formed a special purpose Capital Campaign commiƩee to plan and execute a
strategy to solicit donaƟons from the Palm Springs community. The FoundaƟon also will uƟlize the
talents of its CommunicaƟons CommiƩee to implement a markeƟng/adverƟsing campaign to reach a
broader segment of our residents and visitors.
ObjecƟves
CreaƟon of a relevant, strategic, and directed markeƟng campaign. UƟlize a mulƟmedia approach to
reach all segments of the addressable Palm Springs market:
ConƟnue PSPLF Brand Awareness and Name RecogniƟon but add a “call to acƟon”.
Drive donaƟons to a newly created Capital Campaign website.
Create special emphasis on “naming opportuniƟes’ via that specialized website.
ConƟnue to accumulate email addresses of potenƟal donors to communicate with.
Clearly arƟculate the need for community donaƟon support for the renovaƟon and long-term
financial support of the public library, and ask for a donaƟon. The goal for funds raised by the
FoundaƟon during this Capital Campaign is $7.0 million.
Key Components
UƟlize the services of a professional consultant and/or Public RelaƟons firm to achieve
maximum effecƟveness. Use the summer of 2025 to plan and prepare for
implementaƟon in the fall/winter.
UƟlize an email address acquisiƟon project to obtain high quality email addresses of
interested library supporters in Palm Springs. We will market directly to these individuals
to solicit donaƟons.
UƟlize a special purpose website to market naming opportuniƟes as developed by a
specialty website company.
Update the previous CreaƟve Plans of our Awareness Campaign to maintain freshness of
approach and to reflect current project status. Then integrate with previously produced
media including, Public Service TV spots, MP4s used for streaming/ social media/web
posƟngs, print ads, and digital ads.
Implement a Media Plan considering paid and earned media, as well as media PR
opportuniƟes. UƟlize both grant funds and FoundaƟon reserve funds to create the
greatest impact.
Align the PSPLF Website to support the new website and communicate the campaign
messaging.
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 19
Timing for launch would likely coincide with the 2025 Pride on the Page event and then
accelerate in first weeks of January 2026. Specific Ɵming will correlate with other
FoundaƟon fundraising work.
Track effecƟveness through donaƟon measurement and number of new and recurring
donors.
Grant Budget
A. PR/ Consultant Retainer $15,000
B. Media Buys $30,000
C. PSPLF Website/Social $5,000
D. Specialty Website $10,000
E. Email AcquisiƟon $10,000
F. AddiƟonal Media “Buys” $TBD (FoundaƟon)
G. AddiƟonal Social Media $TBD (FoundaƟon)
Total $70,000
AnƟcipated Outcome
The Palm Springs Public Library FoundaƟon expects that this campaign will achieve its goals of securing
donaƟons for the renovaƟon project and meet our goal of $7.0 million. We have early indicaƟons that
we are on the right track with donors. Expanding our markeƟng to the broader community will
accelerate this.
We expect that this campaign will be carried out simultaneously with City of Palm Springs press releases
and Library newsleƩers updaƟng the progress of the renovaƟons. And we expect media to focus on
overall project developments over the next six months. This will help keep the library project and our
fundraising prominent in the public eye as we ask for donaƟons.
Grant Request
The Palm Springs Public Library FoundaƟon sincerely appreciates the collaboraƟon with the Library
Trustees for the beƩerment of the Library. We are mindful of your anƟcipaƟon of the successful
compleƟon of the renovaƟon project, and we want to begin moving outwards to the general community
and set the groundwork for acƟve fundraising with them.
We therefore respecƞully request a grant of $70,000 to implement our campaign and we thank you for
your consideraƟon.
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 20
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 21
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FACILITY USE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
AND THE PALM SPRINGS PLAZA THEATRE FOUNDATION
1.PARTIES AND DATE.
This Facility Use Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of this ____ day
of _________________, 2025, ("Effective Date") by and between the City of Palm Springs, a
California charter city and municipal corporation ("City"), and The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre
Foundation, a California nonprofit corporation ("Foundation"). City and Foundation are
sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."
2.RECITALS.
2.1 City is the owner of Welwood Murray Memorial Library and Courtyard Patio
(“Library”) situated in the City of Palm Springs, California, located at 100 S Palm Canyon Dr,
Palm Springs, CA 92262 ("City's Property").
2.2 Foundation desires, and City is willing to permit Foundation, to use certain
portions of the City's Property for the purpose of hosting pre-show, intermission, and post-show
events taking place at The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre ("Events"). Foundation’s use shall be
non-exclusive and subject to any easements of record, including the rights set forth in Riverside
County Recorder’s Office as Instrument No. 96-54770, recorded on February 15, 1996.
Foundation desires to use Library and Courtyard Patio, excluding use of the Historical Society
and Basement areas within the City's Property for said Events as more specifically depicted on
the Locational Map and Site Plan in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. Such usable area is referred to in this Agreement as the “Usable Area”.
2.3 The Foundation’s use of the Usable Area directly contributes to the use and
enjoyment of the City’s Property for library purposes for the following non-exclusive list of
reasons:
•the Foundations use will be outside of the normal operating hours that the Library
is open to the public, therefore, the Foundation’s use will not interfere with the
public’s use of the Library;
•the Foundation’s use will provide for significant physical upgrades to the Library,
as set forth in Section 3.1.16 below, therefore directly facilitating the acquisition,
retention, storage and use of books, manuscripts and similar materials; and
•the Foundation’s use will increase and enhance the availability of space for
patrons of the Library to experience Library-related activities, through the
provision of space and credits against costs for space in the nearby and newly
renovated Palm Springs Plaza Theatre, as set forth in Sections 3.1.19,below.
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2.4 In consideration of the mutual promises of the Parties set forth herein and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, City and Foundation hereby agree as follows:
3. TERMS.
3.1 Facility Use. The City hereby grants to Foundation a temporary, non-exclusive
Use Permit ("Permit") in, on, across, and over the Usable Area for the purpose of permitting the
Events. Nothing herein shall be deemed or construed to be a limitation upon the City's right to
use the City's Property in any manner it deems acceptable. Nothing herein shall be deemed or
construed to grant to Foundation or permit any interest in the City's Property. The Permit shall
be subject to the following restrictions:
3.1.1 All outside equipment shall be approved by the Library Department prior
to reservation date. Equipment includes, but it is not limited to: fog machines, dance
floors, lights, etc. The following Equipment is hereby approved (in accordance with the
City’s noise ordinance): Tables, chairs, food ware, speakers, banners, lights, standalone
heaters and/or misters, and temporary furnishings.
3.1.2 Overnight storage is not allowed on any portion of City’s Property.
3.1.3 Foundation shall provide the following security guard services:
3.1.3.1 Security will be provided as required by the City.
3.1.3.2 A copy of the security guard contract is required three (3) weeks
prior to each Event. Security company is required to provide insurance coverage
in accordance with Section 3.7.
3.1.4 Vehicles shall not be driven into/onto any area of the City’s Property,
other than the parking lot.
3.1.5 Foundation shall insure there are no fires, lit candles, or charcoal grills
used at the Usable Area, provided however that flameless heat systems and contained gas
flame food heating operations may be used.
3.1.7 Foundation shall comply with the City’s Noise Ordinance, PSMC Chapter
11.74. Foundation shall work closely with the Palm Springs Police Department, and
Special Program Compliance to amicably resolve any noise complaints received.
3.1.8 Foundation may charge an admission fee or solicit contributions or take up
any collection at or for the Events for existing and future operations of the Plaza Theatre.
3.1.9 Foundation shall have use of the Events space after Library’s operating
hours.
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3.1.9.1 Library’s operating hours: Monday through Wednesday, 10:00 AM
–6:00 PM; Thursday, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday through Sunday, 10:00 AM –
6:00 PM.
3.1.10 Foundation shall have no access to the Historical Society spaces and the
basement of the Property.
3.1.11 Foundation shall provide a schedule of preferred use days in writing 90
days prior to the day of use.
3.1.12 Foundation shall be responsible for cleaning after every Events and prior
to the operating hours of the Library the following day.
3.1.13 Foundation shall be responsible for replenishing any items used, such as:
toilet paper, paper towels, soap, seat covers, and similar janitorial supplies.
3.1.14 Foundation shall be allowed to provide concession sales for Events and/or
catering.
3.1.15 Foundation shall be allowed to temporarily name spaces within the Usable
Area; provided, however, that such naming shall only occur during, or as part of
advertising for, specific Events. In addition, no permanent signage shall be used to
indicate permanent naming rights (i.e., naming of space beyond the time of each Event).
3.1.16 Foundation shall, during the terms of this Agreement, expend a minimum
of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) in upgrading the patio with improvements such as:
lights, furniture, heaters, misters, and accessories subject to mutually agreeable design for
any permanent changes/upgrades, including coordination and approval by the City’s
Historic Site Preservation Board or administration, whichever is required. Any
improvements to the City’s Property shall, at the conclusion of this Agreement, remain
the property of the City.
3.1.17 City shall continue to maintain Property at the existing level of contracted
janitorial services.
3.1.18 City shall paint the exterior courtyard side of the Property prior to the first
Events.
3.1.19 Foundation shall waive the rental fee to the Library for use of the Plaza
Theatre up to eight (8) times per year (in addition to City Use days provided for in the
Management Agreement between the City and Foundation), with at least six (6) of such
eight (8) dates taking place between October 1st of one year and April 30th of the
following year. Library shall pay expenses for hard costs for use, such as: stagehands,
equipment, labor, box office, and security), for mutually agreeable dates. Foundation
shall provide, or cause to be provided, a credit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)
during the term of this Agreement, to be used by Library toward such hard costs.
3.1.20 Foundation to market Library-presented Events at Plaza Theatre through
all marketing channels available to the Foundation.
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 24
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3.1.21 Foundation shall recognize the Library as a founding donor of Plaza
Theatre.
3.1.22 Foundation shall list the Library as a Plaza Theatre Performance
Underwriter once per year.
3.1.23 Foundation shall list the Library as a seat sponsor, at a Foundation
assigned location.
3.1.24 Foundation shall list the Library as a donor in Foundation’s newsletters.
3.1.25 Foundation agrees that if the Events is open to the general public that
Foundation will not exclude any person from participating in, deny anyone the benefit of,
or otherwise subject to, discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color,
religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic
partner status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation as
these terms are defined by California Law, or association with members of classes
protected under PSMC section 7.09.040 or in retaliation for opposition to any practices
forbidden under PSMC section 7.09.040, against any person seeking accommodations,
advantages, facilities, privileges, services, or membership in all business, social, or other
establishments or organizations, operated by Foundation, and shall require such
Foundation to include a similar provision in all contracts.
3.2 Consideration. Foundation shall pay to City the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) at
the time of execution of this Agreement.
3.3 Term. The Permit shall commence on June 1, 2025, and terminate on May 31,
2030, unless extended by mutual written agreement of the Parties. In addition, the term may be
extended by mutual written consent of the Parties for two (2) additional five (5) year terms.
Upon the effective date of termination of the Permit pursuant to this Section, Foundation shall
cease using the Usable Area and shall surrender the Usable Area to the City in substantially the
same condition as when received, including placing all garbage, cans, bottles, papers or other
refuse is the appropriate receptacles, save and except for the improvements provided by
Foundation pursuant to Section 3.1.16.
3.4 Relocation of Events. In the Event that the Foundation wishes, or is required by
City, to relocate its Events to a location other than the Usable Area, such relocation shall be
subject to the availability of another location and performed at Foundation's sole cost and
expense.
3.5 Damage to City's Property.
3.5.1 Foundation, its officers, employees, contractors, subcontractors, agents, and
volunteers shall not damage the City's Property or commit waste thereon. Foundation shall, at its
sole cost and expense and to the satisfaction of the City, keep the Premises clean and neat in
appearance and maintained in the condition as of the Effective Date. Foundation will at all times
operate its activities in an effort to prevent inconveniences of noise, parking problems, etc., to
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surrounding neighbors. Standards of noise, traffic, parking, etc., will comply with the Palm
Springs Municipal Code.
3.5.2 Upon the cancellation, expiration, or termination of this Agreement, Foundation
shall surrender the Usable Area in the same condition as received free from hazards and clear of
all debris and of all property of Foundation or its Agents or Invitees. Foundation shall promptly,
at its sole cost, repair any and all damage to City’s Property and any personal property located
thereon caused by Foundation or its Agents or Invitees. Foundation shall obtain City’s prior
approval of any party to be used by Foundation to conduct such repair work. If Foundation
damages City’s Property or any personal property, the final repair costs owed by Foundation
shall be determined by the City, and shall be paid by Foundation within five (5) days of City’s
demand therefor. Foundation’s obligations under this Section shall survive the cancellation,
expiration, or termination of this Agreement.
3.6 Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Foundation shall defend
(with counsel approved by the City), indemnify and hold the City, its elected and appointed
officials, officers, employees, agents, and authorized volunteers (“Indemnified Parties”) free and
harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs,
expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind,
in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, and claims relating to
violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) (collectively, “Claims”) in any
manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged acts, errors or omissions, or
willful misconduct of Foundation, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants
or agents in connection with the Foundation’s use and occupation of, or the condition of, the
City's Property during the term of the Agreement. City shall promptly notify Foundation of any
such claim, action, or proceeding against City and the Foundation shall either undertake defense
of the matter and pay the City’s associated legal costs or will advance funds to pay for the City’s
defense of the matter.
3.7 Insurance. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement and
without limiting the indemnity provisions of this Agreement, Foundation shall obtain and
maintain in full force and effect at all times that Foundation is occupying or using the Usable
Area and shall provide City with original certificates of insurance in the following amounts and
coverage:
3.7.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance which affords coverage at least as
broad as the latest version of Insurance Services Office "occurrence" Form CG 0001 with
minimum limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury
and property damage. If written with an aggregate, either the general aggregate limit
shall apply separately to this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the
required occurrence limit. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits.
3.7.2 The Indemnified Parties shall be named as additional insureds with regard
to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the
Agreement. The "Additional Insured Endorsement" shall be on a form similar to
Insurance Services Office Endorsement Form CG 2010 and contain no other
modifications to the policy.
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3.7.3 The Commercial General Liability Insurance shall be primary and any
other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by the indemnified parties shall
not contribute with this primary insurance.
3.7.4 The Commercial General Liability Insurance shall not be canceled or the
coverage suspended, voided, reduced, or allowed to expire until a thirty (30) day prior
written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days prior
written notice shall be allowed for non-payment of premium.
3.7.5 The Commercial General Liability Insurance shall be obtained from a
company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and
authorized to do business in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place
insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California
Insurance Code or any federal law.
3.7.6 Foundation shall require all vendors and contractors providing goods or
services within the Usable Area to provide insurance as set forth above.
3.8 Waiver of Claims.
3.8.1 Neither City nor any of its commissions, departments, boards, officers,
agents or employees shall be liable for any damage to the property of Foundation, its
officers, agents, employees, invitees, Foundations or subcontractors, or their employees,
or for any bodily injury or death to such persons, or for any other loss, resulting or arising
from the condition of the City’s Property, including the Usable Area or its use by
Foundation.
3.8.2 Foundation fully releases, waives and discharges forever any and all
claims, demands, rights, and causes of action against, and covenants not to sue, City, its
departments, commissions, officers, directors and employees, and all persons acting by,
through or under each of them, under any present or future laws, statutes, or regulations,
(i) for any claim or Events relating to the condition of the City’s Property, including the
Usable Area or Foundation’s use thereof, an (ii) in the Events that City exercises its right
to suspend, revoke or terminate this Agreement.
3.8.3 In connection with the foregoing release, Foundation acknowledges that it
is familiar with Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which reads:
“A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party
does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the
release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her
settlement with the debtor or released party.”
Foundation acknowledges that the releases contained herein include all
known and unknown, disclosed and undisclosed, and anticipated and unanticipated
claims. Foundation realizes and acknowledges that it has agreed upon this Agreement in
light of this realization and, being fully aware of this situation, it nevertheless intends to
waive the benefit of Civil Code Section 1542, or any statute or other similar law now or
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later in effect. The releases contained herein shall survive any cancellation or termination
of this Agreement.
3.9 Termination for Safety. City may immediately terminate this Agreement and the
Events shall be immediately discontinued should the Palm Springs Fire Marshal determine that
occupancy, exiting or other safety issues require such action. The City shall not be liable to
Foundation or any third party(ies) due to any such termination.
3.10 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. City may terminate this Agreement at
any time, with or without cause. Where termination is due to a default by Foundation or
constitutes an immediate danger to health, safety, and general welfare, the period of notice shall
be thirty (30) days or such shorter time as may be determined by the City based on the nature of
the immediate danger. Where termination is due to an alleged default by Foundation, City shall
provide Foundation with a reasonable time period within which to cure such alleged default. In
the event such termination is without cause, the City shall provide one hundred eighty (180) days
written notice prior to the effective date of such termination. Upon receipt of the notice of
termination, Foundation shall immediately cease all Events except such as may be specifically
approved, after such termination notice, by the City. City shall not be liable for any costs other
than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein. Foundation shall not be entitled
to payment for unperformed Events and shall not be entitled to damages or compensation for
termination of Events. If the termination is for cause, the City shall have the right to take
whatever steps it deems necessary to correct Foundation's deficiencies and charge the cost
thereof to Foundation, who shall be liable for the full cost of the City's corrective action.
Foundation may not terminate this Agreement except for cause, and upon ninety (90) days
written notice to City. Where termination is due to an alleged default by City, Foundation shall
provide City with a reasonable time period within which to cure such alleged default.
3.11 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the Parties
with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or
agreements. The terms and conditions of this Agreement may be altered, changed or amended
only by written agreement of the Parties hereto. Section headings contained in this Agreement
are for convenience only and shall not have an effect in the construction or interpretation of any
provision.
3.12 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.
3.13 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and
assigns of the Parties. However, Foundation shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or
otherwise any or all of its rights, burdens, duties or obligations without the prior written consent
of City. Any attempted assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void
3.14 Attorney's Fees. Should either Party bring a legal action for the purpose of
protecting or enforcing its rights and obligations under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall
be entitled, in addition to other relief, to the recovery of its attorney's fees, expenses and costs of
suit. The provisions of this Section shall survive the entry of judgment and may be enforced
through a separate recovery action.
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3.15 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this
Agreement.
3.16 Notices. All notices permitted or required hereunder shall be given to the
respective parties at the following address or at such other address as the respective parties may
provide in writing for this purpose:
City:
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Attn: City Manager
Email: City.Manager@palmspringsca.gov
Foundation:
Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation
1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr.
Suite 110-1028
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Attn: Chairperson
Email: jr66@mac.com
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight
(48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at
the applicable address.
3.17 Authority to Enter Agreement. Foundation has all requisite power and authority
to conduct its business and to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement. Each Party warrants
that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right and authority to
make this Agreement and bind each representative party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties on the day
and year first above written.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PALM SPRINGS PLAZA THEATRE
FOUNDATION
By: _________________________ By: _________________________
Scott Stiles, City Manager J.R. Roberts, Chief Executive
Officer
Attest: Attest:
By: _________________________ By: _________________________
Brenda Pree, City Clerk Rick Vila, Secretary
Approved as to form:
By: _________________________
Jeffrey Ballinger, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
LOCATIONAL MAP AND SITE PLAN
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LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECT TIMELINE
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
DATES ACTION
APRIL 23, 2025 CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZES
CONSTRUCTION BID REQUEST
MAY 28 , 2025 CITY COUNCIL HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING
FOR BOND HEARING
MAY 28 , 2025 CONSTRUCTION BIDS OPENED
JUNE 18, 2025 CITY AWARDS SALE OF BONDS
JULY 9, 2025 AWARD CONSTRUCTION BID
JULY 19, 2025 PUBLIC CLOSING PARTY
JULY 21-31, 2025
LIBRARY MOVES TO TEMPORARY
LOCATION
ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED
AUGUST 1, 2025 TEMPORARY LOCATION OPENS
AUGUST 2025 18-MONTH CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
GROUNDBREAKING
FEBRUARY 2027 CONSTRUCTION END DATE
MARCH – MAY 2027 CONSTRUCTION CLOSE-OUT
SUMMER 2027 TENTATIVE REOPENING
THE TIMELINE DEPENDS ON THE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE,
SUPPLY CHAIN, AND OTHER FACTORS BEYOND OUR CONTROL.
Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025, pg. 33
ITEM 7D