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

January 9, 2020

4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING

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

David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.D., City Manager
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC, City Clerk
Marcus Fuller, MPA, P.E., P.L.S., Assistant City Manager
Jeffrey S. Ballinger, City Attorney
Nancy Pauley, Director of Finance and Treasurer

Any person who wishes to provide public testimony for an Item on the Agenda MUST file a speaker card prior to the Public Testimony (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items Only) prior to that portion of the meeting. Testimony for Public Hearings will be allowed only during the Public Hearing. [Two (2) minutes per speaker]

Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing. Any person who wishes to speak at a Public Hearing must file a “Speaker Card” with the City Clerk BEFORE the Public Hearing is called. [Two (2) minutes per speaker]

Any person who wishes to speak on a topic not on the agenda within the City’s jurisdiction during the “Public Comments” portion of the agenda must file a “Speaker Card” with the City Clerk BEFORE that portion of the agenda is called. [Two (2) minutes per speaker] 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.

Please note, any agenda item which has not been initiated by 11:00 p.m. may be continued to a subsequent meeting.

At approximately 10:00 p.m., the City Council will determine the number of speakers who wish to address the City Council during Public Comment for non-Agenda Items, and determine which agenda items will be considered before the 11:00 p.m. Adjournment time.

The City Council encourages written public testimony prior to the meeting, which provides the City Council ample time and attention for consideration. All written testimony will be provided to the City Council prior to the discussion. Written testimony may be sent via email to CITYCLERK@palmspringsca.gov, by fax at (760) 322-8332, or hand delivery to the City Clerk, Palm Springs City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.

4:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION

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CALL TO ORDER (Council Chamber):

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY (Council Chamber): 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 (Small Conference Room): See Closed Session Agenda.

6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard

ROLL CALL:

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A.

PRESENTATION OF COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Click to View

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.

CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND REPORTS: This time is set aside for the City Council to provide additional general comments, reports, and announcements. Additionally, this time is set aside for the City Manager to update the City Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council.

1.

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.

A.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2019 and December 19, 2019. Click to View

B.

ACCEPT A RESIGNATION FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept with regret the resignation of Les Young from the Parks and Recreation Commission. Click to View

C.

AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO LEONIDA BUILDERS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $280,055 FOR THE WELWOOD LIBRARY COURTYARD IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 16-02
RECOMMENDATION:

Award a construction contract to Leonida Builders, Inc., a California corporation in the amount of $280,055 inclusive of Alternative Bid Schedules B and C, for the Welwood Library Courtyard lmprovements, City Project No. 16-02.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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D.

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT A6923 WITH THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY FOR THE RAMON ROAD WIDENING AND BRIDGE PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 08-25, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (040)
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A6923, an Agreement by and between the City of Palm Springs and City of Cathedral City for funding the Local Share costs of the Preliminary Engineering, Right of Way Phase, and the Construction Phase for the Ramon Road Widening and Bridge Project, City Project No. 08-25, Federal-Aid Project No. BHLS-5282 (040).
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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E.

APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE CITY YARD CHILLER REPLACEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 19-21
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the specifications & estimates and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the City Yard Chiller Replacement, City Project No. 19-21. Click to View

F.

APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 12-06-2019 and 12-14-2019 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 420911 THROUGH 420939 TOTALING $57,521.89 CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1110208 THROUGH 1110743 TOTALING $7,163,185.85, EIGHT WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $182,571.28, AND ELEVEN ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $3,979,872.56 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $11,383,151.58, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Click to View

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APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH THE PUN GROUP, LLP, TO PROVIDE ANNUAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT AND FINANCIAL REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a contract service agreement for Professional Financial Auditing Services with the PUN Group, LLP, of Santa Ana, CA, in an amount not-to-exceed $306,000.00 for the initial three (3) years, with two (2), one (1) year options to extend at the City's discretion.
Authorize the City Manager to sign and execute all necessary documents.

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H.

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2010, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.16.042 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE AIRPORT COMMISSION'S STANDING NOISE SUBCOMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2010 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.16.042 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE AIRPORT COMMISSION'S STANDING NOISE SUBCOMMITTEE." Click to View

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ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2007-1 (TRIBAL LANDS)
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Safety Services) and Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Tribal Land) Special Tax and Bond Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2018-19. Click to View

J.

APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF THE INLAND EMPIRE FOR THE USE OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM AT THE DEMUTH COMMUNITY CENTER
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire and the City of Palm Springs for the use of the multi-purpose room at the Demuth Community Center.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents.

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K.

APPROVE LOCATION FOR PLACEMENT OF "ROAD SIGNS" ARTWORK BY GERALD CLARKE AT JAMES O. JESSIE DESERT HIGHLAND UNITY CENTER, PALM SPRINGS VISITOR CENTER, THE WELLNESS PARK, LEISURE CENTER AND PAVILION, BARISTO PARK, AND DEMUTH PARK
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve placement of the public art "Road Signs" featuring 13 unique pieces by Gerald Clarke at James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, Palm Springs Visitor Center, The Wellness Park, Leisure Center and Pavilion, Baristo Park, and Demuth Park.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to facilitate the installation of the artwork.

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

2.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A.

AN APPLICATION BY MARTYN LAWRENCE BULLARD, OWNER, REQUESTING CLASS 1 HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION OF "THE ALLAN AND MILDRED KRAMER RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 800 EAST GRANVIA VALMONTE, (APN# 507-202-017), CASE HSPB #119
RECOMMENDATION:

Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony.
Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING "THE ALLAN KRAMER RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 800 EAST GRANVIA VALMONTE AS CLASS 1 HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #119, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. (APN 507-202-017 )"

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B.

AN APPLICATION BY DIANE BUDMAN BALD ON BEHALF OF THE DIANE BUDMAN BALD FAMILY TRUST, OWNER, REQUESTING CLASS 1 HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION OF "THE KIRK DOUGLAS RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 515 WEST VIA LOLA DRIVE, (APN# 505-252-032), CASE HSPB #118
RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING "THE KIRK DOUGLAS RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 515 WEST VIA LOLA AS CLASS 1 HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #118, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. (APN 505-252-032)."

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C.

AN APPLICATION BY THE DESERT HOLLY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, REQUESTING HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION OF "THE DESERT HOLLY CONDOMINIUMS" LOCATED AT 2244 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, CASE HSPB #117 / HD-7
RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING "THE DESERT HOLLY CONDOMINIUMS" LOCATED AT 2244 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AS A HISTORIC DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS."

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D.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS), THE 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, AND ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING CHAPTER 1, APPENDICES C, I, AND J; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX H; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, D, G, H, I AND K; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX A; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; AND THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES."
Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS, THE 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING CERTAIN APPENDICES."

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E.

AT&T MOBILITY FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY CONSISTING OF A 100-FOOT TALL MONOPOLE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT ON A PORTION OF A 40- ACRE SITE LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 19TH AVENUE AT THE TERMINUS OF RUPPERT STREET, ZONE M-2, SECTION 15 (CASE NOS. 5.1488 CUP & 6.553 VAR)
RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
Adopt a resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA STRUCTURE ON A PORTION OF A 40-ACRE SITE LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 19TH AVENUE AT THE RUPPERT STREET TERMINUS (CASE NOS. 5.1488 CUP & 6.553 VAR). "

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F.

CALLING AND CONDUCTING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND INTRODUCING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN ANNEXATION NO. 21, 22, AND 23 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing, take public testimony, and consider property owner protests associated with Annexation No. 21 (for Tract Map No. 37807 - "The Modern"), Annexation No. 22 (for Tract Map No. 36914 - "Elan"), and Annexation No. 23 (for Tract Map No. 37602 - "Living Out").
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 21, THE MODERN, TRACT MAP NO. 37807, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS."
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 22, ELAN, TRACT MAP NO. 36914, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS."
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 23, LIVING OUT, TRACT MAP NO. 37602, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS."
Conduct the special election and direct the City Clerk to canvass the results.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 21, THE MODERN, TRACT MAP NO. 37807, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 22, ELAN, TRACT MAP NO. 36914, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 23, LIVING OUT, TRACT MAP NO. 37602, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).
Waive reading of the full text and introduce on first reading by title only, an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 21, THE MODERN, TRACT MAP NO. 37807, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).
Waive reading of the full text and introduce on first reading by title only, an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 22, ELAN, TRACT MAP NO. 36914, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).
Waive reading of the full text and introduce on first reading by title only, an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 23, LIVING OUT, TRACT MAP NO. 37602, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).

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3.

LEGISLATIVE:

A.

INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO REGULAR MEETING TIMES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE PALMS SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO REGULAR MEETING TIMES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS." Click to View

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INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2.04.060 AND 2.06.010(e) REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS TO SERVE ON THE CITY'S APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2.04.060 AND 2.06.010(e) REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS TO SERVE ON THE CITY'S APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS." Click to View

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE

5.

NEW BUSINESS:

A.

A REQUEST BY FREEHOLD COMMUNITIES, LLC, TO AMEND A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT FOR THE MIRALON RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY TO ADD FIFTEEN (15) PROJECT BANNER FLAGS ALONG NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND SUNRISE PARKWAY (CASE SP 17-006 AMND)
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve five (5) project banner flags located along Sunrise Parkway.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT TO ADD PROJECT BANNER SIGNS AT THE MIRALON COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 801 EAST SUNRISE PARKWAY, ZONE PD 290 (CASE SP 17-006 AMND)."

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B.

APPROVAL OF THE FACILITY MAINTENANCE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGETED IN THE 2019/20 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the following list of recommended Facility Maintenance capital improvement projects: a. City Hall Electrical Transformer Upgrade, $325,000; b. City Yard Improvements, $950,000; c. Demuth Community Center Improvements, $225,000; d. Police Department Improvements, $200,000; and e. Sunrise Plaza Improvements, $2,475,000.
Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not-to-exceed $149,512 to Harris & Associates for project management services pursuant to On-Call Agreement No. 8402.
Authorize approval of agreements with design professionals selected in accordance with Palm Springs Municipal Code section 7.04.050 "Contracting procedures for professional services," in a cumulative amount not-to-exceed $400,000 for preparation of construction documents for the various Facility Maintenance capital improvement projects.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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C.

ADOPT THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY GOVERNING THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN INVESTMENT POLICY GOVERNING THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 24438," and delegating the City Council's authority to invest and reinvest public funds, and to sell or exchange securities so purchased, to the City Treasurer for one year or until earlier revoked by the City Council. Click to View

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REVIEW AND MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES, CITY REPRESENTATIVES TO PROJECTS, LIAISONS TO CITY COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS, AND REPRESENTATIVES TO EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:

Review and make appointments to the City Council Subcommittees, City Representatives to Projects, Liaisons to City Commissions and Boards, and Representatives to External Organizations.
Adopt FPPC Form 806, authorize the City Clerk to prepare and execute FPPC Form 806 Public Official Appointments, and direct the City Clerk to post on the City's website as required.

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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 REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA DEVELOPMENT: This time is set aside for the City Council to make requests of staff, and/or issues of concern to Councilmembers are briefly presented, prioritized and set for future meeting dates.

ADJOURNMENT

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

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

I, John Paul Maier, Chief 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 January 3, 2020, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures.

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John Paul Maier, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

P U B L I C N O T I C E S

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(760) 323-8204.

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