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CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Gov. Code § 54957.6

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Gov. Code §54956.8

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Gov. Code § 54957.6

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Gov. Code §54956.8

CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT

REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PRESENTATIONS

(A) Swearing In and Badge Pinning Ceremony for Chief of Police Kyle Stjerne

PROCLAMATIONS

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION

PUBLIC TESTIMONY (Agenda Items Only | Non-Public Hearing Items)

CONSENT CALENDAR

1A. Motion to read Ordinance by title only

1B. Approval of Minutes

1C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND DESTRUCTION PROCEDURE

1D. TEN (10) DAY MORATORIUM REPORT REGARDING ORDINANCE NO. 2134 TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE APPROVAL OF DATA CENTERS

1E. AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO ENTER INTO A THIRTY-SIX MONTH LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CLUB CAR, LLC FOR ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO (152) 2027 TEMPO LITHIUM-ION GOLF CARS, FIVE (5) 2027 CARRYALL 500 – MAINTENANCE CART – LITHIUM, ONE (1) 2027 CARRYALL 500 – DRIVING RANGE UNIT, ONE (1) 2027 CARRYALL 500 – CAFÉ EXPRESS – LITHIUM, AND ONE (1) 2027 CARRYALL 500 – MAINTENANCE CART – LITHIUM TO SERVE THE PALM SPRINGS TAHQUITZ CREEK GOLF RESORT

1F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2121 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CANNABIS CONSUMPTION LOUNGES

1G. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $953,702 FOR PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PREPARE THE COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN, CITY PROJECT NO. 26-06

1H. APPROVE CONTRACT AGREEMENTS NO. 26B181 AND 26B182 WITH POLAR ELECTRICAL COMPANY AND NO. 26B183 AND 26B184 WITH M. BREY, INC., DBA MBE CONSTRUCTION, FOR ELECTRICAL REPAIR AND INSTALLATION SERVICE

1I. Donation of Original Morris Kight Memorial Plaque and LGBTQ+ Service Member Marker to the LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert

1J. Approve CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26B203 with HTL Mechanical, Inc., and NO. 26B204 with Rivco Mechanical Services, Inc., for HVAC Repair and Installation Services

1K. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26C173 WITH BELFOR USA GROUP, INC. FOR ON-CALL GENERAL EMERGENCY RESTORATION AND REMEDIATION SERVICES

1L. APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 26C175 WITH L.N. CURTIS & SONS AND NO. 26C176 WITH ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, AND PROTECTIVE GEAR

1M. APPROVE PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM 26C189 WITH AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

1A. Motion to read Ordinance by title only

1B. Approval of Minutes

1C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND DESTRUCTION PROCEDURE

1D. TEN (10) DAY MORATORIUM REPORT REGARDING ORDINANCE NO. 2134 TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE APPROVAL OF DATA CENTERS

1E. AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO ENTER INTO A THIRTY-SIX MONTH LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CLUB CAR, LLC FOR ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO (152) 2027 TEMPO LITHIUM-ION GOLF CARS, FIVE (5) 2027 CARRYALL 500 – MAINTENANCE CART – LITHIUM, ONE (1) 2027 CARRYALL 500 – DRIVING RANGE UNIT, ONE (1) 2027 CARRYALL 500 – CAFÉ EXPRESS – LITHIUM, AND ONE (1) 2027 CARRYALL 500 – MAINTENANCE CART – LITHIUM TO SERVE THE PALM SPRINGS TAHQUITZ CREEK GOLF RESORT

1F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2121 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CANNABIS CONSUMPTION LOUNGES

1G. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $953,702 FOR PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PREPARE THE COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN, CITY PROJECT NO. 26-06

1H. APPROVE CONTRACT AGREEMENTS NO. 26B181 AND 26B182 WITH POLAR ELECTRICAL COMPANY AND NO. 26B183 AND 26B184 WITH M. BREY, INC., DBA MBE CONSTRUCTION, FOR ELECTRICAL REPAIR AND INSTALLATION SERVICE

1I. Donation of Original Morris Kight Memorial Plaque and LGBTQ+ Service Member Marker to the LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert

1J. Approve CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26B203 with HTL Mechanical, Inc., and NO. 26B204 with Rivco Mechanical Services, Inc., for HVAC Repair and Installation Services

1K. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26C173 WITH BELFOR USA GROUP, INC. FOR ON-CALL GENERAL EMERGENCY RESTORATION AND REMEDIATION SERVICES

1M. APPROVE PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM 26C189 WITH AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR

PUBLIC HEARINGS

2A. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER SECTION 53083 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE TO APPROVE A HOTEL OPERATIONS COVENANT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND WGI PALM SPRINGS, LLC PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.26 OF THE CITY’S HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM

BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE

3A. ADOPTION OF THE 2026/2027 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

3B. REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE STATUS OF THE DREAM HOTEL PROJECT

3C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT (CWA)

3D. APPROVE A FUNDING AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARAVANSERAI - ALLIANCE FOR ENTREPRENEURS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM ("BIZUP: PALM SPRINGS")

3E. DISCUSSION OF CITY MAYORAL POSITION AND REPORT FROM AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE

3A. ADOPTION OF THE 2026/2027 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

3B. REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE STATUS OF THE DREAM HOTEL PROJECT

3C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT (CWA)

3D. APPROVE A FUNDING AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARAVANSERAI - ALLIANCE FOR ENTREPRENEURS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM ("BIZUP: PALM SPRINGS")

3E. DISCUSSION OF CITY MAYORAL POSITION AND REPORT FROM AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE

PUBLIC COMMENT (Non-Agenda Items)

CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENTS, REPORTS, & AGENDA DEVELOPMENT

A. TENTATIVE UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE

ADJOURNMENT

Sep 09, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting

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CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Gov. Code § 54957.6

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Gov. Code §54956.8

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Gov. Code § 54957.6

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Gov. Code §54956.8

CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT

REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PRESENTATIONS

(A) Swearing In and Badge Pinning Ceremony for Chief of Police Kyle Stjerne

PROCLAMATIONS

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION

PUBLIC TESTIMONY (Agenda Items Only | Non-Public Hearing Items)

CONSENT CALENDAR

1A. Motion to read Ordinance by title only

1B. Approval of Minutes

1C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND DESTRUCTION PROCEDURE

1D. TEN (10) DAY MORATORIUM REPORT REGARDING ORDINANCE NO. 2134 TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE APPROVAL OF DATA CENTERS

1E. AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO ENTER INTO A THIRTY-SIX MONTH LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CLUB CAR, LLC FOR ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO (152) 2027 TEMPO LITHIUM-ION GOLF CARS, FIVE (5) 2027 CARRYALL 500 – MAINTENANCE CART – LITHIUM, ONE (1) 2027 CARRYALL 500 – DRIVING RANGE UNIT, ONE (1) 2027 CARRYALL 500 – CAFÉ EXPRESS – LITHIUM, AND ONE (1) 2027 CARRYALL 500 – MAINTENANCE CART – LITHIUM TO SERVE THE PALM SPRINGS TAHQUITZ CREEK GOLF RESORT

1F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2121 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CANNABIS CONSUMPTION LOUNGES

1G. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $953,702 FOR PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PREPARE THE COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN, CITY PROJECT NO. 26-06

1H. APPROVE CONTRACT AGREEMENTS NO. 26B181 AND 26B182 WITH POLAR ELECTRICAL COMPANY AND NO. 26B183 AND 26B184 WITH M. BREY, INC., DBA MBE CONSTRUCTION, FOR ELECTRICAL REPAIR AND INSTALLATION SERVICE

1I. Donation of Original Morris Kight Memorial Plaque and LGBTQ+ Service Member Marker to the LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert

1J. Approve CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26B203 with HTL Mechanical, Inc., and NO. 26B204 with Rivco Mechanical Services, Inc., for HVAC Repair and Installation Services

1K. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26C173 WITH BELFOR USA GROUP, INC. FOR ON-CALL GENERAL EMERGENCY RESTORATION AND REMEDIATION SERVICES

1M. APPROVE PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM 26C189 WITH AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

1A. Motion to read Ordinance by title only

1B. Approval of Minutes

1C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND DESTRUCTION PROCEDURE

1D. TEN (10) DAY MORATORIUM REPORT REGARDING ORDINANCE NO. 2134 TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE APPROVAL OF DATA CENTERS

1E. AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO ENTER INTO A THIRTY-SIX MONTH LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CLUB CAR, LLC FOR ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO (152) 2027 TEMPO LITHIUM-ION GOLF CARS, FIVE (5) 2027 CARRYALL 500 – MAINTENANCE CART – LITHIUM, ONE (1) 2027 CARRYALL 500 – DRIVING RANGE UNIT, ONE (1) 2027 CARRYALL 500 – CAFÉ EXPRESS – LITHIUM, AND ONE (1) 2027 CARRYALL 500 – MAINTENANCE CART – LITHIUM TO SERVE THE PALM SPRINGS TAHQUITZ CREEK GOLF RESORT

1F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2121 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CANNABIS CONSUMPTION LOUNGES

1G. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $953,702 FOR PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PREPARE THE COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN, CITY PROJECT NO. 26-06

1H. APPROVE CONTRACT AGREEMENTS NO. 26B181 AND 26B182 WITH POLAR ELECTRICAL COMPANY AND NO. 26B183 AND 26B184 WITH M. BREY, INC., DBA MBE CONSTRUCTION, FOR ELECTRICAL REPAIR AND INSTALLATION SERVICE

1I. Donation of Original Morris Kight Memorial Plaque and LGBTQ+ Service Member Marker to the LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert

1J. Approve CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26B203 with HTL Mechanical, Inc., and NO. 26B204 with Rivco Mechanical Services, Inc., for HVAC Repair and Installation Services

1K. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26C173 WITH BELFOR USA GROUP, INC. FOR ON-CALL GENERAL EMERGENCY RESTORATION AND REMEDIATION SERVICES

1M. APPROVE PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM 26C189 WITH AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR

PUBLIC HEARINGS

2A. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER SECTION 53083 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE TO APPROVE A HOTEL OPERATIONS COVENANT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND WGI PALM SPRINGS, LLC PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.26 OF THE CITY’S HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM

BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE

3A. ADOPTION OF THE 2026/2027 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

3B. REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE STATUS OF THE DREAM HOTEL PROJECT

3C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT (CWA)

3D. APPROVE A FUNDING AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARAVANSERAI - ALLIANCE FOR ENTREPRENEURS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM ("BIZUP: PALM SPRINGS")

3E. DISCUSSION OF CITY MAYORAL POSITION AND REPORT FROM AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE

3A. ADOPTION OF THE 2026/2027 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

3B. REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE STATUS OF THE DREAM HOTEL PROJECT

3C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT (CWA)

3D. APPROVE A FUNDING AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARAVANSERAI - ALLIANCE FOR ENTREPRENEURS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM ("BIZUP: PALM SPRINGS")