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CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1C. ACCEPTANCE OF $90,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP)
1D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
1E. APPROVE TASK ORDER WITH ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNDER ON-CALL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P381 IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,835 FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-13
1F. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26B236 TO PUB CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26B237 TO MPG CONSTRUCTION LLC FOR ON-CALL GENERAL CONTRACTING SERVICES
1G. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2136 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CANNABIS CONSUMPTION LOUNGES.
1I. APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. 24Q094 WITH NAI CONSULTING, INC., TO PROVIDE PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $302,188 FOR THE EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE BRIDGE, CITY PROJECT NO. 12-04, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLS 5282(041)
1J. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2137 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.25 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
1K. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24B274 WITH VIVID STAGING SOLUTIONS FOR AUDIO, LIGHTING, STAGING, AND EVENT PRODUCTION SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS VETERANS DAY PARADE, THE PALM SPRINGS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, THE PALM SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE, AND THE PALM SPRINGS 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW
1L. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND DESTRUCTION PROCEDURE
1M. APPROVAL OF AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLLED INTERSECTION AT EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD; AND PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 12.20.020 TO UPDATE THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD
1N. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ORTIZ ENTERPRISES INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,316,991 INCLUDING WAIVER OF BID IRREGULARITY; APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. 24Q094 WITH NAI CONSULTING, INC., TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,000; AND APPROVAL OF A CULTURAL MONITORING CONTRACT WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,728 FOR THE RAMON ROAD WIDENING PROJECT (FROM SAN LUIS REY DR. TO LANDAU BLVD.) INCLUDING THE WHITEWATER RIVER BRIDGE WIDENING, CITY PROJECT NO. 08-25, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (040)
1C. ACCEPTANCE OF $90,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP)
1D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
1E. APPROVE TASK ORDER WITH ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNDER ON-CALL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P381 IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,835 FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-13
1F. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26B236 TO PUB CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26B237 TO MPG CONSTRUCTION LLC FOR ON-CALL GENERAL CONTRACTING SERVICES
1G. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2136 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CANNABIS CONSUMPTION LOUNGES.
1I. APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. 24Q094 WITH NAI CONSULTING, INC., TO PROVIDE PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $302,188 FOR THE EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE BRIDGE, CITY PROJECT NO. 12-04, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLS 5282(041)
1J. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2137 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.25 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
1K. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24B274 WITH VIVID STAGING SOLUTIONS FOR AUDIO, LIGHTING, STAGING, AND EVENT PRODUCTION SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS VETERANS DAY PARADE, THE PALM SPRINGS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, THE PALM SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE, AND THE PALM SPRINGS 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW
1L. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND DESTRUCTION PROCEDURE
1M. APPROVAL OF AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLLED INTERSECTION AT EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD; AND PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 12.20.020 TO UPDATE THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD
1N. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ORTIZ ENTERPRISES INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,316,991 INCLUDING WAIVER OF BID IRREGULARITY; APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. 24Q094 WITH NAI CONSULTING, INC., TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,000; AND APPROVAL OF A CULTURAL MONITORING CONTRACT WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,728 FOR THE RAMON ROAD WIDENING PROJECT (FROM SAN LUIS REY DR. TO LANDAU BLVD.) INCLUDING THE WHITEWATER RIVER BRIDGE WIDENING, CITY PROJECT NO. 08-25, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (040)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2C. A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CONSIDERATION OF ECONOMIC SUBSIDY REPORTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THREE HOTEL OWNERS/OPERATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53083
2D. GEORGE YOUSEF, ON BEHALF OF GMS OF THE DESERT, INC. (APPLICANT / OWNER), FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (“GPA”) FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (“NCC”) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (“MDR”) FOR A 1.34-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH SUNRISE WAY AND EAST AMADO ROAD (SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN) CASE GPA-2025-0002 (APN 508-060-037)
2C. A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CONSIDERATION OF ECONOMIC SUBSIDY REPORTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THREE HOTEL OWNERS/OPERATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53083
2D. GEORGE YOUSEF, ON BEHALF OF GMS OF THE DESERT, INC. (APPLICANT / OWNER), FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (“GPA”) FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (“NCC”) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (“MDR”) FOR A 1.34-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH SUNRISE WAY AND EAST AMADO ROAD (SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN) CASE GPA-2025-0002 (APN 508-060-037)
BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE
3A. RESOLUTION APPOINTING JAMES “JIM” VANDERPOOL AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
3B. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.27.020 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, CLARIFYING THE APPLICABILITY OF THE CITY’S RESTRUCTURED HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO REHABILITATION AND REMODEL PROJECTS
3A. RESOLUTION APPOINTING JAMES “JIM” VANDERPOOL AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
3B. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.27.020 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, CLARIFYING THE APPLICABILITY OF THE CITY’S RESTRUCTURED HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO REHABILITATION AND REMODEL PROJECTS
Oct 28, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1C. ACCEPTANCE OF $90,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP)
1D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
1E. APPROVE TASK ORDER WITH ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNDER ON-CALL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P381 IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,835 FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-13
1F. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26B236 TO PUB CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26B237 TO MPG CONSTRUCTION LLC FOR ON-CALL GENERAL CONTRACTING SERVICES
1G. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2136 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CANNABIS CONSUMPTION LOUNGES.
1I. APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. 24Q094 WITH NAI CONSULTING, INC., TO PROVIDE PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $302,188 FOR THE EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE BRIDGE, CITY PROJECT NO. 12-04, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLS 5282(041)
1J. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2137 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.25 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
1K. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24B274 WITH VIVID STAGING SOLUTIONS FOR AUDIO, LIGHTING, STAGING, AND EVENT PRODUCTION SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS VETERANS DAY PARADE, THE PALM SPRINGS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, THE PALM SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE, AND THE PALM SPRINGS 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW
1L. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND DESTRUCTION PROCEDURE
1M. APPROVAL OF AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLLED INTERSECTION AT EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD; AND PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 12.20.020 TO UPDATE THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD
1N. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ORTIZ ENTERPRISES INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,316,991 INCLUDING WAIVER OF BID IRREGULARITY; APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. 24Q094 WITH NAI CONSULTING, INC., TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,000; AND APPROVAL OF A CULTURAL MONITORING CONTRACT WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,728 FOR THE RAMON ROAD WIDENING PROJECT (FROM SAN LUIS REY DR. TO LANDAU BLVD.) INCLUDING THE WHITEWATER RIVER BRIDGE WIDENING, CITY PROJECT NO. 08-25, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (040)
1C. ACCEPTANCE OF $90,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP)
1D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
1E. APPROVE TASK ORDER WITH ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNDER ON-CALL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P381 IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,835 FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-13
1F. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26B236 TO PUB CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 26B237 TO MPG CONSTRUCTION LLC FOR ON-CALL GENERAL CONTRACTING SERVICES
1G. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2136 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CANNABIS CONSUMPTION LOUNGES.
1I. APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. 24Q094 WITH NAI CONSULTING, INC., TO PROVIDE PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $302,188 FOR THE EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE BRIDGE, CITY PROJECT NO. 12-04, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLS 5282(041)
1J. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2137 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.25 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
1K. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24B274 WITH VIVID STAGING SOLUTIONS FOR AUDIO, LIGHTING, STAGING, AND EVENT PRODUCTION SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS VETERANS DAY PARADE, THE PALM SPRINGS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, THE PALM SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE, AND THE PALM SPRINGS 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW
1L. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND DESTRUCTION PROCEDURE
1M. APPROVAL OF AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLLED INTERSECTION AT EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD; AND PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 12.20.020 TO UPDATE THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD
1N. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ORTIZ ENTERPRISES INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,316,991 INCLUDING WAIVER OF BID IRREGULARITY; APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. 24Q094 WITH NAI CONSULTING, INC., TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,000; AND APPROVAL OF A CULTURAL MONITORING CONTRACT WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,728 FOR THE RAMON ROAD WIDENING PROJECT (FROM SAN LUIS REY DR. TO LANDAU BLVD.) INCLUDING THE WHITEWATER RIVER BRIDGE WIDENING, CITY PROJECT NO. 08-25, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (040)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2C. A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CONSIDERATION OF ECONOMIC SUBSIDY REPORTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THREE HOTEL OWNERS/OPERATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53083
2D. GEORGE YOUSEF, ON BEHALF OF GMS OF THE DESERT, INC. (APPLICANT / OWNER), FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (“GPA”) FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (“NCC”) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (“MDR”) FOR A 1.34-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH SUNRISE WAY AND EAST AMADO ROAD (SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN) CASE GPA-2025-0002 (APN 508-060-037)
2C. A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CONSIDERATION OF ECONOMIC SUBSIDY REPORTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THREE HOTEL OWNERS/OPERATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53083
2D. GEORGE YOUSEF, ON BEHALF OF GMS OF THE DESERT, INC. (APPLICANT / OWNER), FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (“GPA”) FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (“NCC”) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (“MDR”) FOR A 1.34-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH SUNRISE WAY AND EAST AMADO ROAD (SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN) CASE GPA-2025-0002 (APN 508-060-037)
BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE
3A. RESOLUTION APPOINTING JAMES “JIM” VANDERPOOL AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
3B. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.27.020 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, CLARIFYING THE APPLICABILITY OF THE CITY’S RESTRUCTURED HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO REHABILITATION AND REMODEL PROJECTS
3A. RESOLUTION APPOINTING JAMES “JIM” VANDERPOOL AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
3B. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.27.020 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, CLARIFYING THE APPLICABILITY OF THE CITY’S RESTRUCTURED HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO REHABILITATION AND REMODEL PROJECTS
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