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
3:30 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 22, 2021

3:30 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.

Justin Clifton, 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

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3:30 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:

Palm Springs Hotel (formerly the Andaz)

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 March 11, 2021. 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 04-03-21 TOTALING $1,624,471.30 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 04-01-21 TOTALING $2,675,223.65, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $4,299,694.95, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Click to View

ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE "64@RIV - THE RIV, LP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP," TRACT MAP 37210

RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled,"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 37210 AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES REQUIRED BY THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE RIV, LP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2000 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST." Click to View

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 10.04 AND 10.24 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING REGULATIONS FOR BREEDING PERMITS

RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2044 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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

APPROVAL TO DEDICATE AND RE-NAME THE PALM SPRINGS DOG PARK IN HONOR OF FORMER CITY MANAGER DAVID H. READY

RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the dedication and installation of a plaque to name the Palm Springs Dog Park in honor of former City Manager, David H. Ready., Ph.D., Esq. Click to View

APPROVE PROCUREMENT OF DELL SERVERS, SOFTWARE AND STORAGE SYSTEMS

RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the purchase of three Dell servers, including licensing, support, storage, and installation in an amount not-to-exceed $627,826 inclusive of all applicable taxes and fees, utilizing the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint national cooperative purchase contract MNWNC- 108/7157034003 from Dell.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Click to View

AUTHORIZE CITY TO ISSUE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 612 - ELECTRICAL CORPORATIONS AND OTHER LOAD-SERVING ENTITIES: ALLOCATION OF LEGACY RESOURCES

RECOMMENDATION:
Support Senate Bill 612 and authorize the City to sign letters of support and advocate for its approval. Click to View

RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 1400, GUARANTEED HEALTH CARE FOR ALL

RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 1400, GUARANTEED HEAL TH CARE FOR ALL." Click to View

LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 1169, CA AIMS (ASL INTERPRETERS IN MEDICAL SETTINGS)

RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the issuance of a letter of support to the author(s) of Assembly Bill 1169, CA AIMS
(ASL Interpreters in Medical Settings). Click to View

REQUEST BY SECONDARY SOURCE PRODUCTIONS, DBA REFORMA PALM SPRINGS FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY ("PCN") FOR A TYPE 48 ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR ON PREMISES SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER, WINE AND DISTILLED SPIRITS IN CONJUNCTION WITH A NIGHTCLUB/ COCKTAIL LOUNGE AND RESTAURANT USE LOCATED AT 333 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE; ZONE CBD (CASE 5.1524 PCN).

RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY WOULD BE SERVED BY THE ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE TYPE 48 FOR "REFORMA PALM SPRINGS" LOCATED AT 333 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, WITHIN CENSUS TRACT NUMBER 446.06." Click to View

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN ADDING THREE INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIANS AND TRANSFERRING THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER POSITION OUT OF THE MANAGEMENT UNIT

RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 24434." 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

CLARIFICATION OF TERMS OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR NON-DISCRETIONARY PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve an increase in funding for the Professional Services Agreement for Non-Discretionary Portfolio Advisory Services with Chandler Asset Management Inc., a California Corporation, based on the contractual basis points estimated at a total amount of $390,000 ($130,000 per year) for the initial three-year term, with two one-year optional renewals at the City's discretion.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Click to View

APPROVAL OF PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION TEMPORARY WINDOW ART PROJECT

RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Public Arts Commission Window Art Project at various local businesses at an estimated total cost of $5,724 from the Public Arts Fund. Click to View

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ISSUED FOR WELL IN THE DESERT, LOCATED AT 441 SOUTH CALLE ENCILIA, LSC ZONE (CASE 5.1419 CUP) (Continued from 3/25/2021)

RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction as appropriate. Click to View

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) AND BUDGET ADOPTION HEARING AND AUTHORIZATION FOR SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, 47TH PROGRAM YEAR; AND, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY AGREEMENTS.

RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the Public Hearing for public testimony;
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2021-2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 IN THE AMOUNT OF $540,416; AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD); AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROVAL / AGREEMENT WITH HUD - GRANT # B-21-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $425,116 AND TO EXECUTE THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS." Click to View

LEGISLATIVE:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM

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

REVIEW DESIGN CONCEPT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON THE PALM CANYON DRIVE / INDIAN CANYON DRIVE / CAMINO PAROCELA TRAFFIC ROUND-ABOUT, CITY PROJECT NO. 20-03

RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction to Staff with respect to the approval of the final concept drawings and to move forward with the construction drawings for the Palm Canyon Drive/ Indian Canyon Drive/ Camino Parocela Traffic Round-About, City Project No. 20-03. Click to View

NEW BUSINESS:

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 THIRD-QUARTER BUDGET REVIEW AND END OF FISCAL YEAR ESTIMATE

RECOMMENDATION:
1. Amend the FY 20-21 Budget to:
a. Increase General Fund budgeted revenue by $20,232,881;
b. Increase Measure J Fund budgeted revenue by $4,968,321;
c. Cancel $2,800,000 transfer from Measure J Fund to General Fund.
2. Amend the FY 20-21 Allocated Positions and Compensation Plan revising the "Frozen and Unfunded" allocated position list to fund 18 positions currently vacant due to the reduction in force implemented in FY 19-20;
3. Amend the FY 20-21 Budget to appropriate an additional $7,800,000 for various expenditures; and
4. Provide direction to staff as appropriate.
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PRELIMINARY OVERVIEW OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 GENERAL FUND BUDGET

RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction to Staff on any changes to the Preliminary FY 21-22 General Fund
Budget. Click to View

DISCUSSION OF TEMPORARY OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT

RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss temporary outdoor entertainment and provide direction to City staff.
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REVIEW OF WASTEWATER FINANCIAL PLAN AND RATE STUDY, APPROVAL OF THE 2021 WASTEWATER CAPITAL REHABILITATION AND REPAIR PLAN, AND REDUCTION OF EXISTING SEWER FACILITY FEES

RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the 2021 Wastewater Capital Rehabilitation and Repair Plan.
2. Amend the FY 20-21 Allocated Positions and Compensation Plan revising the "Frozen and Unfunded" allocated position list to fund a Senior Civil Engineer position allocated to the Wastewater Fund solely responsible for administering the 2021 Wastewater Capital Rehabilitation and Repair Plan.
3. Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 21622 AND ADOPTING A REDUCTION IN THE SEWER FACILITY FEE ASSESSED ON NEW CONSTRUCTION."
4. Schedule a public hearing for May 27, 2021 for consideration of new Sewer Street Main Charges for residential areas without sewer service to establish a voluntary program of extending new public sewers to neighborhoods requesting extension of sewer service. 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

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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 16, 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

Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with the meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall Office of the City Clerk. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(760) 323-8204.

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