Agenda

CITY COUNCIL
AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM REGULAR SESSION

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference. There will be in-person public access to the meeting location.

Any person who wishes to provide public testimony for an item on the agenda is requested to file a speaker card before the Public Testimony portion of the meeting.
Submit your public comment to the City Council electronically. Material may be emailed to cityclerk@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 City Council and retained for the official record.
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JULY 14, 2022

3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

Lisa Middleton, Mayor
Grace Elena Garner, Mayor Pro Tem
Christy Gilbert Holstege, Councilmember
Geoff Kors, Councilmember
Dennis Woods, Councilmember

City of Palm Springs Mission Statement: 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.

AGENDA EN ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE EL LUNES - HAGA CLIC AQUÍ Click to View

3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION

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CALL TO ORDER:

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: The City Council welcomes public input. Members of the public may address the City Council by completing a public comment card and giving it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Pursuant to State Law, the City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda (Government Code Section 54954.2). If you are compensated to communicate with City officials, you may be required to register and/or make certain disclosures as a lobbyist, please see the City Clerk for additional information.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: See Closed Session Agenda. Click to View

5:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

ROLL CALL:

PRESENTATIONS:

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The City Council will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, add urgency items, note abstentions or "no" votes on Consent Calendar items, and request Consent Calendar items be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. The City Council may also remove items from the Consent Calendar prior to that portion of the Agenda.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

PUBLIC TESTIMONY: (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items ONLY)
This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council only on agenda items. Two (2) minutes will be assigned to each speaker. Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing, and General Public Comments, non-agenda items, will be taken later in the meeting.

CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Council for separate discussion at this time or under Acceptance of the Agenda. The ordinance title is deemed to be read in its entirety and further reading waived on any ordinance listed on the Consent Calendar.

FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361

RECOMMENDATION:
Find that the City Council has considered the circumstances of the state of emergency during a proclaimed state of emergency, and state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, and as a result, the Palm Springs City Council and all of Palm Springs Board, Commission, and Committee meetings may be held by videoconference, in accordance with AB 361. Click to View

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2021. Click to View

APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBER APPOINTMENTS AS REPRESENTATIVES TO EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

RECOMMENDATION:

Appoint Mayor Middleton and Mayor Pro Tem Garner (Alternate) to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Executive Committee.
Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Garner to the Riverside County Community Action Commission.
Authorize the City Clerk to prepare and execute FPPC Form 806, Public Official Appointments.

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RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS A SAFE CITY FOR REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM AND ACCESS TO ABORTION

RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING PALM SPRINGS A SAFE CITY FOR REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM AND ACCESS TO ABORTION.” Click to View

EARLY LUMP SUM ANNUAL PAYMENT TO CALPERS TOWARD RETIREE UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY

RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file a report on the early lump sum annual payment to CalPERS toward retiree Unfunded Accrued Liability. Click to View

INITIATION OF ANNEXATION NO. 25 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), ANNEXATION NO. 25, TRACT MAP NO. 38416.” Click to View

APPROVAL OF INCREASE TO PURCHASE ORDER WITH INSIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE LICENSING

RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an increase to the purchase order with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Agreement, from $145,241 to an amount not to exceed $220,000 for the third and final year of the purchase order. Click to View

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS STREET LIGHTING AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS CITYWIDE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

RECOMMENDATION:

Open the Public Hearing and take public testimony.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND ORDERING THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 6A, 6C, 7, 8, 9, AND 10 (ZONES 1 AND 2), AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023.”

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BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:

CONSIDERATION OF SISTER CITY PROGRAM PROPOSAL

RECOMMENDATION:
Direct staff as appropriate. Click to View

REQUEST BY PALM SPRINGS COFFEESHOP, LLC FOR A MINOR MODIFICATION FOR RELIEF FROM THE MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CANNABIS DISPENSARY/CAFE LOUNGE AT 605 EAST SUNNY DUES ROAD (CASE 7.1647 AMM)

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION FOR RELIEF FROM THE MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCE REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 93.23.15 FOR A CANNABIS FACILITY (COFFEESHOP, LLC) PROPOSED AT 605 EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD FROM AN EXISTING CANNABIS LOUNGE (CASE 7.1647 AMM).”
Alternatively, adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION FOR RELIEF FROM THE MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCE REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 93.23.15 FOR A CANNABIS FACILITY (COFFEESHOP, LLC) PROPOSED AT 605 EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD FROM AN EXISTING CANNABIS LOUNGE (CASE 7.1647 AMM).”

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CVRA WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION – REDUCING BARRIERS TO RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL AND WORKING ON CITY COUNCIL

RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction to staff as appropriate. Click to View

APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A FACADE IMPROVEMENT/ BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS OR TENANTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND APPROVE $150,000 TO FUND THE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATION:

Appropriate funds in the amount of $150,000 to the Facade Improvements Grant Program for Commercial-Retail Businesses throughout the City of Palm Springs.
Provide direction to staff on the implementation of a Security Video Camera System and Vandalism Repair Grant program in the additional amount of $50,000.
Authorize City Manager or his designee to execute all documents.

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PUBLIC COMMENT: (Non-Agenda Items) This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. Although the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Two (2) minutes will be assigned to each speaker.

CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENTS, REPORTS, & AGENDA DEVELOPMENT: This time is set aside for the City Council and City Manager to provide additional general comments and reports. Additionally, the City Council and City Manager may briefly discuss items of concern and prioritize agenda items for future meeting dates.

ADJOURNMENT:

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

State of California )
County of Riverside ) ss.
City of Palm Springs )

I, Brent Rasi, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, hereby certify this Agenda was delivered to each member of the City Council, provided to all parties who have requested such notice, posted at City Hall before 5:00 p.m., on
July 8, 2022, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures.

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Brent Rasi,
Deputy City Clerk

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 City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall Office of the City Clerk. 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 Office of the City Clerk at
(760) 323-8204.

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, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 323-8204, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.