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.

Submit your public comment to the City Council electronically. Material may be emailed to cityclerk@palmspringsca.gov. Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting is required. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and retained for the official record.
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May 27, 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.

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

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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 contact 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 BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file Board and Commission meeting minutes for the months of March and April 2021. Click to View

APPROVAL OF AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT BY ALURE PALM SPRINGS, LLC FROM AGAVE 28, LP (A6616) AND THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR TRACT MAP NO. 33161
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the assignment and assumption of Subdivision Improvement Agreement (A6616) by and among Alure Palm Springs, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, and the City of Palm Springs.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE, AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE 2021 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-01
RECOMMENDATION:

Allocate $6,000,000 in the FY 20-21 Measure J Fund using accumulated fund balance for the 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project No. 21-01.
Approve the plans, specifications and estimate; and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project No. 21-01.

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AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1875 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, CITY PROJECT 21-03; THE “TOVA HOTEL” PROPERTY
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the demolition of the buildings on the property located at 1875 North Palm Canyon Drive (APN 504-310-027), City Project 21-03; the “Tova Hotel” property.
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APPROVAL OF RIGHT OF WAY CONTRACTS – STATE HIGHWAY EASEMENT DEEDS 24494-1, 24494-2, AND 24494-3, WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) ACROSS CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED BY ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBERS 507-302-011, 677-260-015 AND 677-270-030 (ENGINEERING FILE R 20-21-24494)
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Right-of-Way Contract – State Highway Easement, Document No. 24494-1, 24494-2, and 24494-3 across City-owned real property identified by Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 507-302-011, 677-260-015, and 677-270-030, for a total compensation amount of $115,000.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVAL OF ALL-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS AT MATTHEW DRIVE & SOUTH LINDEN WAY, CHEROKEE WAY & SANTA MONICA STREET/SEMINOLE ROAD, AND ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLLED INTERSECTION AT MATTHEW DRIVE & SOUTH LINDEN WAY AND CHEROKEE WAY & SANTA MONICA STREET/SEMINOLE ROAD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 12.16.030 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE.”
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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REPORT OF EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT YORK CHILLER OIL PUMP
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the report of emergency repair of the Palm Springs Airport York Chiller oil pump. Click to View

APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE AMERICAN COOLING TOWER, INC. DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT (A8650), FOR CITY HALL AND POLICE DEPARTMENT COOLING TOWER REPLACEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 20-22
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $36,110 to the design-build contract (Agreement No. 8650), with American Cooling Tower, Inc., for City Hall and Police Department Cooling Tower Replacements, City Project No. 20-22.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVAL OF THE UPDATED ROSTER OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES TO EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:

Appoint Councilmember Grace Garner to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Public Safety Committee.
Approve the revised Roster of City Council Committees and Representatives to External Organizations.
Authorize the City Clerk to prepare and execute FPPC Form 806, Public Official Appointments.

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AMENDING SECTION 15 OF RESOLUTION 24776 TO CANCEL THE WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAM SPECIFIC TO THE UNCLASSIFIED/EXEMPT GROUP IMPLEMENTED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
RECOMMENDATION:

Amend Resolution No. 24776 to delete Section 15 relative to the one-year work furlough program applicable to the Executive Management Group (Unclassified / Exempt employees) implemented for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
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APPROVE ADDENDUM NO. 2 TO THE THIRD AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS ADMITTING THE TWENTY-NINE PALMS BAND OF MISSION INDIANS AS A MEMBER OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Addendum No. 2 to the Third Amendment and Restatement of the CVAG Joint Powers Agreement, which establishes the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians as formal members. A0996
Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute all documents related to its implementation.

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SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SECURITY MEASURES AT ADULT-USE CANNABIS BUSINESSES AND ALLOWING SOME VISIBLE CANNABIS GOODS AND GRAPHICS
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2046 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SECURITY MEASURES AT ADULT-USE CANNABIS BUSINESSES AND ALLOWING SOME VISIBLE CANNABIS GOODS AND GRAPHICS."
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RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MONEY TO ENSURE CRITICAL RELIEF TO AMERICAN FAMILIES AND DEVELOP A FEDERAL GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MONEY TO THE PEOPLE TO ENSURE CRITICAL RELIEF TO AMERICAN FAMILIES DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS AND UNTIL OUR ECONOMY RECOVERS, AND TO DEVELOP A FEDERAL GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AN INCOME FLOOR FOR ALL AMERICANS.”
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REQUEST BY JAMIE CHISICK, ON BEHALF OF OC COAST, INC., FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO ALTER THE EXTERIOR OF AN EXISTING CANNABIS LOUNGE FACILITY, HIGHTEND, LOCATED AT 3395 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, SUITE A, ZONE C-M, SECTION 34 (CASE NO. 3.1292 MAA)
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION, CASE 3.1292 MAA, TO ALTER THE EXTERIOR OF AN EXISTING CANNABIS LOUNGE FACILITY, HIGHTEND, LOCATED AT 3395 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, SUITE A.” Click to View

REQUEST BY STUDIO AR&D ARCHITECTS, ON BEHALF OF GREEN ROOM PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR MINOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW TO ALTER THE EXTERIOR OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR A PROPOSED CANNABIS DISPENSARY FACILITY, EMERALD & SAGE, AT 2155 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (APN: 504-242-002 & 504-242-003), ZONE C-1, SECTION 3 (CASE 3.3444 MAA)
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA APPROVING A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION, CASE 3.3444 MAA, TO ALTER THE EXTERIOR OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR A PROPOSED CANNABIS DISPENSARY FACILITY, EMERALD & SAGE, LOCATED AT 2155 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE.”
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APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE CALTRANS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENTS TO EXISTING CALTRANS MASTER AGREEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENTS TO THE MASTER AGREEMENT, ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS, AGREEMENT NO. 05-5282F15, AS MAY BE AMENDED.”
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TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2021
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and File Treasurer’s Investment Report as of March 31, 2021 Click to View

ACCEPT A RESIGNATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND REAPPOINT MARIA SONG AND KATHY WEREMIUK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept with regret the resignation of Paul Lewin from the Planning Commission.
Waive the requirements of Palm Springs Municipal Code 2.06.010(c) and reappoint Maria Song and Kathy Weremiuk to the Planning Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024

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APPROVAL OF A NOTICE TO PROCEED TO VEOLIA WATER WEST OPERATING SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,619 FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FIBER OPTIC LINE, CITY PROJECT NO 21-15
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize the City Engineer to issue a Notice to Proceed to Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $36,619 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Fiber Optic Line, City Project No. 21-15.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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WAIVER OF FEES RELATED TO THE PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER USE OF THE PALM SPRINGS PAVILION FOR THE SUMMER CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize the City Manager to waive permit fees in the amount of $12,982 for the Palm Springs Cultural Center’s use of the Palm Springs Pavilion for the Certified Farmers’ Market during the summer months. Click to View

ADOPT A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1), THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1), THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.”
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APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC, LLC, FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve an Agreement with St. Francis Electric, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, for on-call traffic signal maintenance services at an annual fixed cost of $380,000 for routine maintenance, and all other emergency repairs reimbursed at a time/materials cost basis, for an initial three (3) year term, subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions.
Authorize the City Manager to administratively approve individual Purchase Orders pursuant to the Agreement for on-call traffic signal maintenance services in amounts in excess of $25,000 sufficient to cover the costs of required services related to repairs above and beyond routine traffic signal maintenance.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2021
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of February 1 through April 30, 2021. Click to View

APPROVE PROPOSED REFINANCE OF MOBILE HOME PARK REVENUE BONDS BY THE INDEPENDENT CITIES FINANCE AUTHORITY (ICFA) NOT TO EXCEED $12,500,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT FOR THE BENEFIT OF MILLENNIUM HOUSING LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED COMPANY FOR REFUNDING OF PRIOR BONDS, REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN MADE BY THE FORMER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY UNDER THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, AND ONGOING IMPROVEMENTS TO REHABILITATE AND MAINTAIN THE SAHARA MOBILE HOME PARK, A 254-SPACE MOBILE HOME PARK LOCATED AT 1955 SOUTH CAMINO REAL

APPROVE A NEW SAHARA MOBILE HOME PARK BOND REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS CONSOLIDATING THE TERMS OF THE CURRENT REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT; AND EXTENDING THE TERM OF AFFORDABILITY COVENANTS BY NINETEEN (19) YEARS

EXTINGUISH THE ORIGINAL OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (OPA) DATED JUNE 5, 2002, AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE OPA DATED FEBRUARY 20, 2007, UPON EXECUTION OF THE CONSOLIDATED BOND REGULATORY AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the issuance of bonds by the ICFA with respect to the Sahara Mobile Home Park at 1955 South Camino Real.
Approve Sahara Mobile Home Park Bond Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants consolidating the terms of the current Regulatory Agreement and Owner Participation Agreement and extending the term of affordability covenants by nineteen (19) years.
Extinguish the Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) dated June 5, 2002 and Amendment No. 1 to the OPA dated February 20, 2007 upon execution of the consolidated Bond Regulatory Agreement.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents related to the Agreement.

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APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO LEASE AGREEMENT NO. 1529 TO CONSENT TO ASSUMPTION OF GROUND LEASE WITH PALM SPRINGS SENIOR AFFORDABLE, L.P., BY PC PALM SPRINGS POINTE, L.P.
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Amendment No. 4 to Lease Agreement No. 1529 to allow an assumption of the Lease by PC Palm Springs Pointe, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment, including making minor, non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents necessary.

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APPROVAL OF PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION COMMUNITY GRANT PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Public Arts Commission grant projects at an estimated cost of $18,724 from the Public Arts Fund.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

DELINQUENT WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING CERTAIN WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS TO BE DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF THESE ACCOUNTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLLS FOR COLLECTION.”

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AMENDMENT TO THE DESERT PALISADES SPECIFIC PLAN TO REVISE THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PROCESS (CASE 5.1532 ZTA)
RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing and receive testimony.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE DESERT PALISADES SPECIFIC PLAN RELATIVE TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PROCESS.”

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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION MODIFYING USER FEES AND REGULATORY FEES FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, AND SERVICES, AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MODIFIED USER FEES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, ANIMAL CONTROL, AND SPECIAL PROGRAM COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22."

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CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER THE TAX AND EQUITY FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT FOR THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000, TO ASSIST IN THE ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF A 60-UNIT MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING FACILITY FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, TO BE LOCATED AT 3130 N. INDIAN CANYON DRIVE IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDATION:

Conduct the Public Hearing under the requirements of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000 TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE AN AFFORDABLE MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING FACILITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF COMMUNITY HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION, OR AN AFFILIATE THEREOF, AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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VACATION OF THE NORTHERLY 14 FEET OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SUNNY DUNES ROAD LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND THORNHILL ROAD, IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 4, RANGE 4 EAST; ENGINEERING FILE R 21-03-0695
RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing and take testimony.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A VACATION AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF THE NORTH HALF OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SUNNY DUNES ROAD (44 FT. HALF-STREET WIDTH) LOCATED BETWEEN THORNHILL ROAD AND HERMOSA DRIVE IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 4, RANGE 4 EAST ENGINEERING FILE R 21-03-0695, AND APPROVING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)”

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LEGISLATIVE:

CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE REQUIRING LABOR PEACE AGREEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:

Introduce by title, and waive further reading, of an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.55.115 TO REQUIRE CANNABIS BUSINESSES TO ENTER INTO LABOR PEACE AGREEMENTS AS A CONDITION OF CANNABIS BUSINESS LICENSURE, TRANSFER OR RENEWAL.”
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FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.16.016(B) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF GOVERNMENT CLAIMS AND NOTICES
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the first reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3.16.016(B) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF GOVERNMENT CLAIMS AND NOTICES." Click to View

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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 identified in the staff report. Click to View

OVERVIEW OF THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 COMPREHENSIVE BUDGET AND 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2026
RECOMMENDATION:

Provide direction to Staff on any changes to the draft FY 21-22 Comprehensive Budget and 5-Year CIP, and notice for a Public Hearing at the City Council Meeting of June 10, 2021.
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NEW BUSINESS:

PROPOSAL TO SCHEDULE A RETURN OF THE PALM SPRINGS VILLAGEFEST EVENT ON JULY 1, 2021
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize the return of Phase 1 of the Palm Springs VillageFest event to be scheduled for July 1, 2021 contingent on the state’s planned reopening of California on June 15, 2021. 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 May 21, 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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