Agenda

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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April 8, 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: 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.

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.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of February11 and February 25, 2021. Click to View

LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 550, VEHICLES: SPEED SAFETY SYSTEM PILOT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the issuance of a letter of support to the author(s) of Assembly Bill 550, Vehicles: Speed Safety System Pilot Program. Click to View

APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Appoint Patrick Basile to the Administrative Appeals Board for a term ending June 30, 2024.
2. Reappoint Donna Shepherd and appoint David Vignolo and Oliver Cleary to the Human Rights Commission for terms ending June 30, 2023.
3. Reappoint Deiter Crawford and Jody Diaz and appoint John Miraglia to the Parks and Recreation Commission for terms ending June 30, 2023, and June 30, 2024, respectively.
4. Reappoint Patricia Breslin, Jeffrey Clarkson, and Robert Hedrick, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for terms ending June 30, 2023.
5. Reappoint Tracy Merrigan and Russell Pritchard to the Public Arts Commission for terms ending June 30, 2023.
6. Reappoint David Freedman, Carl Baker, and Greg Gauthier and appoint Jake Torrens and Alex Ocanas to the Sustainability Commission for terms ending June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023, respectively.
7. Reappoint Juliette Montante (retail) and appoint David Anderson (at-large) to the VillageFest Board for terms ending June 30, 2023. Click to View

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 91, CHAPTER 92, CHAPTER 93, AND CHAPTER 94 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE, AND AMENDING SECTION 9.63.080 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT REVISIONS TO THE ARCHITECTUAL REVIEW PROCESS AND ASSOCIATED ENTITLEMENT PROCESSES
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2042 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 91, CHAPTER 92, CHAPTER 93, AND CHAPTER 94 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE, AND AMENDING SECTION 9.63.080 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT REVISIONS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PROCESS AND ASSOCIATED ENTITLEMENT PROCESSES."

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TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2021
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report as of February 28, 2021. Click to View

APPROVAL OF A NOTICE TO PROCEED TO VEOLIA WATER WEST OPERATING SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,315 FOR DESIGN OF A BLOCK WALL AND ELECTRICAL RELOCATION SERVICES FOR THE WWTP BLOCK WALL, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-11
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize the City Engineer to issue a Notice to Proceed to Veolia Water West Operating Services Inc. in an amount not to exceed $82,315 for the design of a block wall and electrical relocation services for the WWTP Block Wall, City Project No. 21-11.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Click to View

ACCEPTANCE OF THE EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 17-09
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept the public works improvement identified as the East Palm Canyon Drive Pedestrian Safety Improvements, City Project No. 17-09, 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 East Palm Canyon Drive Pedestrian Safety Improvements, City Project No. 17-09. Click to View

APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 CSA 152 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATE
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled,"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND REAFFIRMING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND SETTING OF RATES FOR COUNTY SERVICE AREA 152 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 TO FUND THE CITY'S NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT IN ORDER TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE CITY'S DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEMS." Click to View

APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS/DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 03-20-21 TOTALING $1,594,455.28 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 03-18-21 TOTALING $4,035,476.52, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $5,629,931.80, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Click to View

RESOLUTION TO AMEND MASTER BAIL SCHEDULE TO SET FINE AMOUNTS FOR VIOLATIONS OF PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 6.04.290 - COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE AND ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLING FOR BUSINESSES AND MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MASTER BAIL SCHEDULE FOR VIOLATIONS OF PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6.04.290."
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AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CORA CONSTRUCTORS INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,117,600 AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $162,090 TO VEOLIA WATER WEST OPERATING SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE BIOSOLIDS HANDLING AREA, CITY PROJECT 20-15
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award a construction contract to Cora Constructors Inc., a California corporation, in the amount of $1,117,600 for the Biosolids Handling Area, City Project 20-15.
2. Delegate authority to the City Manager to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to $111,760 with all change orders reported to the City Council.
3. Authorize a Purchase Order to Veolia Water West Operating Services Inc., pursuant to Agreement No. 6804, in an amount not to exceed $162,090 for construction management, inspection and material testing services for the Biosolids Handling Area, City Project 20-15.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Click to View

LETTER CALLING FOR THE STATE TO TAX-EXEMPT LOCAL GOVERNMENT COVID-19 RELIEF PAYMENTS TO RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the issuance of a letter to the Governor and local state representatives calling for
immediate action to tax-exempt local government COVID-19 relief payments paid to
residents and businesses. Click to View

APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) CYCLE 8 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. HSIPLN-5282(047) CITY PROJECT NO. 16-18 AND INSTALLATION OF A FLASHING BEACON, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5282(048), CITY PROJECT NO. 16-19
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the plans, specifications and estimate; and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for HSIP Cycle 8 Traffic Signal Modifications, Federal-Aid Project No. HSIPLN-5282(047), City Project No. 16-18 and HSIP Cycle 8 Flashing Beacon, Federal-Aid Project No. HSIPL-5282(048), City Project No. 16-19. Click to View

APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING CONSULTANT SERVICES LESAR DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Service Agreement with LeSar Development Consultants for an amount not to exceed $110,000 annually for up to four years.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents. Click to View

PALM SPRINGS COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve businesses identified in the staff report for participation in the COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program. Click to View

APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SO CAL LAND MAINTENANCE, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR ROADSIDE AND TRANSIENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a Contract Services Agreement with So Cal Land Maintenance, Inc., a California corporation, at an annual cost of $222,687 for an initial term through June 30, 2024, with two one-year optional extensions.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Click to View

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.

LEGISLATIVE:

URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL TENANCIES
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council of the City of Palm Springs consider and adopt an Urgency Ordinance entitled, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY'S TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES RESULTING FROM NONPAYMENT OF RENT WHEN SUCH NONPAYMENT WAS CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AND SETTING FORTH THE FACTS CONSTITUTING SUCH URGENCY (four-fifths (4/5) vote required)." Click to View

PROPOSED INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 10.04.035, 10.04.040 AND 10.24.045 ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BREEDING REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE REGULATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only.
2. Introduce on first reading an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 10.04 AND 10.24 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING REGULATIONS FOR BREEDING PERMITS." Click to View

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

DISCUSSION OF PROGRESS AND PLANS FOR COMPLYING WITH STATE REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING SENATE BILL 1383 SHORT-LIVED CLIMATE POLLUTANTS: ORGANIC WASTE METHANE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction to staff as appropriate. Click to View

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND SAN BERNARDINO/RIVERSIDE COUNTIES BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL, AFL-CIO AND THE SIGNATORY CRAFT COUNCILS AND UNIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss and consider approval of a Community Workforce Agreement by and between the City of Palm Springs and the San Bernardino/Riverside Counties Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO and the Signatory Craft Councils and Unions, including five deal points that remain at issue, as discussed in the staff report. Click to View

NEW BUSINESS:

INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss inclusionary housing program and provide direction to City Staff and City Attorney. Click to View

CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF REVISIONS TO THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY
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

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REQUESTS FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS SUBMISSIONS AS PART OF THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET PROCESS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Provide direction to Staff on the type of project or program to submit to Congressman Ruiz as part of the Community Project Funding process for the Federal Fiscal Year 2022 budget.
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE SUBMITTAL OF A COMMUNITY FUNDING REQUEST FOR CALIFORNIA DISTRICT 36 (RUIZ)." Click to View

DISCUSS PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION REQUEST TO AMEND CHAPTER 5.81 RELATING TO ART MURALS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
RECOMMENDATION:
Direct Staff as appropriate. Click to View

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL INPUT ON DESERT COMMUNITY ENERGY OPTIONS FOR LOW-INCOME CUSTOMERS AND CARBON FREE PRODUCT
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction to the Palm Springs Representative to the Desert Community Energy Board. 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.

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, Monique M. Lomeli, 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 April 2, 2021, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures.

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  Monique M. Lomeli, CMC
   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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