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CITY COUNCIL
AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
3:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM REGULAR SESSION
 
Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference and there will be no in-person public access to the meeting location.
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           February 11, 2021          
 
           
3:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

Christy Gilbert Holstege, Mayor
Lisa Middleton, Mayor Pro Tem
Grace Elena Garner, 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.
 
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
 
             
AGENDA EN ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE EL SÁBADO - HAGA CLIC AQUÍ   Click to View
 
 
3:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
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CALL TO ORDER:
 
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: The City Council welcomes public input. 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.
 
 
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.
 
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 November 12 and December 10, 2020. Click to View
 
B.   APPROVAL TO MODIFY THE ROAD CLOSURE GATES ON FIESTA ROAD, RODEO ROAD, VAQUERO ROAD, AND OPUNTIA ROAD LOCATED SOUTH OF CHUCKWALLA ROAD
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve modification of the road closure gates installed across Fiesta Road, Rodeo Road, Vaquero Road, and Opuntia Road located south of Chuckwalla Road to provide for pedestrian and bicycle access.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts for the modification of the road closure gates and construction of new sidewalk improvements as necessary in an amount not to exceed $50,000.
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C.   AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,820,954; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH 'ON-CALL' PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION FIRMS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 FOR THE 2020 SLURRY SEAL (RE-BID), CITY PROJECT NO 20-02
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Award a construction contract to American Asphalt South, Inc., a California corporation, in the amount of $1,820,954 for the 2020 Slurry Seal (Re-Bid), City Project No. 20-02.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to approve a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $150,000 with 'on-call' firms for construction management and inspection services.
  3. Delegate authority to the City Manager to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to $40,000 with all change orders reported to the City Council.
  4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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D.   APPROVAL OF RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION AGREEMENT WITH WARRIOR GOLF, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ASSOCIATED WITH THE RAMON ROAD AND BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 08-25, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BHLS 5282(040); APN 677-420-023
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Right-of-Way Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property Interest, Temporary Construction Easement, and Escrow Instructions, in the amount of $1,241,744 with Warrior Golf, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, open escrow, and pay for escrow and title costs associated with the right-of-way acquisitions.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Quitclaim Deed or such other documents as necessary to transfer the real property interests to the City of Cathedral City upon completion of the Project.
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E.   APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO REIMBURSE U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION FOR COSTS RELATED TO PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) EQUIPMENT AND RECURRING SERVICES AT PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve the supplemental Memorandum of Agreement to reimburse U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the amount of $65,487.40 to upgrade the IT equipment in 2021, with estimated out year recurring annual costs of $12,892.20.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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F.   APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE DEMOLITION OF PARTIALLY DECONSTRUCTED BUILDINGS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1875 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, CITY PROJECT 21- 03
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the demolition of the partially deconstructed buildings located on 1875 North Palm Canyon Drive (APN 504-310- 027), City Project 21-03.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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G.   ACCEPTANCE OF CITY YARD CHILLER REPLACEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 19-21
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Accept the public works improvement identified as City Yard Chiller Replacement, City Project No. 19-21, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
  2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for City Yard Chiller Replacement, City Project No. 19-21.
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H.   ACCEPTANCE OF DIGESTER NO. 2 CLEANING PROJECT AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT,· CITY PROJECT NO. 20-23
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Accept the public works improvements identified in the Digester No. 2 Cleaning Project, City Project No. 20-23, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
  2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for the Digester No. 2 Cleaning Project, City Project No. 20-23.
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I.   A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO PROMOTE HOUSING STABILITY AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR ALL RESIDENTS, PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR A SHARED, CONCRETE, AND FORWARD-THINKING PLAN, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE WE WILL LIFT: REGIONAL PLEDGE FOR HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO PROMOTE HOUSING STABILITY AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR ALL RESIDENTS, PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR A SHARED, CONCRETE, AND FORWARD-THINKING PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE WE WILL LIFT: REGIONAL PLEDGE FOR HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITY." Click to View
 
J.   APPROVAL OF PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION "STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE" ELECTRIC BOX ART PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the Public Arts Commission "Stop in the Name of Love" electric box art project at various locations along N. Palm Canyon Dr., N. Indian Canyon Dr., and on Tahquitz Canyon Way at an estimated cost of $26,000 from the Public Art Fund. Click to View
 
K.   ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT MEMORANDUM NO. 1 BETWEEN VEOLIA WATER WEST OPERATING SERVICES, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, AND THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS REGARDING BIOSOLIDS SERVICES BUDGET
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file an Administrative Contract Memorandum No. 1 Between Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and the City of Palm Springs regarding the biosolids services budget. Click to View
 
L.   RECEIVE AND FILE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND O&M HR, LLC, NEXUS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION/CENTRAL DIVISION, NDC EQUITIES DOWNTOWN PS, LLC
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file a settlement agreement between the City of Palm Springs and O&M HR LLC., Nexus Development Corporation/Central Division, NDC Equities Downtown PS, LLC. Click to View
 
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
 
2.   PUBLIC HEARING:
 
A.   AN APPLICATION BY ROSWITHA KIMA SMALE, OWNER, FOR CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION OF "THE HENRY PEARSON RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 573 NORTH CAHUILLA ROAD (APN #505-311-001), CASE HSPB #131
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
  2. Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING ''THE HENRY PEARSON RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 573 NORTH CAHUILLA ROAD AS CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #131, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 505-311-001 )."
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3.   LEGISLATIVE: NONE.
 
4.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
 
5.   NEW BUSINESS:
 
A.   FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Amend the FY 20-21 Budget to increase General Fund budgeted revenue by $8,356,781 to $97,848,772 and to increase Measure J Capital Fund budgeted revenue by $2,142,391 to $11,069,513.
  2. Amend the FY 20-21 Allocated Positions and Compensation Plan revising the "Frozen and Unfunded" allocated position list to identify 2 additionally funded positions: Information Technology Technician, and Occupational Health & Safety Specialist.
  3. Amend the FY 20-21 Budget to appropriate $230,000 from unrestricted General Fund balance for personnel costs.
  4. Provide direction to staff as appropriate.
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B.   COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND BUDGET DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION:

Provide staff with recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan and Budget for the 2021 -2022 Fiscal Year. Click to View
 
C.   AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH CARBON SOLUTIONS GROUP TO UPGRADE AND EXPAND THE CITY'S EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE AND AUTHORIZE THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY TO SPEND UP TO $110,000 TO SUPPORT INSTALLATION OF LEVEL II CHARGING STATIONS AS PART OF THE EXPANSION EFFORT, CITY PROJECT CP 19-11
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Authorize Electric Vehicle Charging Station License Agreement with Carbon Solutions Group to design and install EV charging stations at various locations across the City. Carbon Solutions Group was selected from among 11 respondents to a request for proposal (CP 19-11) issued in July 2020.
  2. Authorize the City to enter into a 10-year agreement with Carbon Solutions Group to operate and maintain the EV charging equipment that they install as part of this lease agreement.
  3. Authorize a Purchase Order to Carbon Solutions Group in an amount not to exceed $110,000 to cover costs associated with Level II charging stations and allow for an additional unit if needed.
  4. Authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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D.   VERBAL REPORT COMPENSATION AND APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Verbally Report a Summary of Compensation.
  2. Approve Employment Agreement appointing Justin Clifton as City Manager, effective April 5, 2021, and setting compensation and other terms of employment.
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E.   APPROVAL OF FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL ONE PUBLIC FUNDING, LLC, FOR ACQUISITION OF FOURTEEN FORD INTERCEPTORS AND FIVE FORD EXPLORERS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, ESCROW AGREEMENT, AND CERTAIN RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH RESPECT TO LEASING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT." Click to View
 
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. Public Comment for non-agenda items will occur before or at 9:00 p.m. or soon thereafter.
 
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 February 5, 2021, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures. 
 
                                                                                                            ____________________________
                                                                                                                   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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