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Justin Clifton, City Manager Anthony J. Mejia, MMC, City Clerk Jeffrey S. Ballinger, City Attorney Nancy Pauley, Director of Finance and Treasurer

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.

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

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. A REQUEST BY SMS ARCHITECTS ON BEHALF OF HALL PALM SPRINGS II, TO AMEND THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE PALM SPRINGS HOTEL (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ANDAZ HOTEL) TO REMOVE THE SPA LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL AND REPLACE IT WITH 14 ADDITIONAL GUESTROOMS FOR A TOTAL OF 164 ROOMS HOTEL LOCATED AT 414 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD324, (5.1091-PD-324) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE 5.1091-PDD 324, AN AMENDMENT TO FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS OF PDD 324 TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF A SPA ON THE SECOND LEVEL OF THE PALM SPRINGS HOTEL AND TO REPLACE IT WITH FOURTEEN ADDITIONAL GUESTROOMS FOR A TOTAL OF 164 GUESTROOMS AT THE PALM SPRINGS HOTEL LOCATED AT 414 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PDD 324/CBD.”

B. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT EXTENSION ISSUED FOR WELL IN THE DESERT, LOCATED AT 441 SOUTH CALLE ENCILIA, LSC ZONE (CASE 5.1419 CUP) RECOMMENDATION: Delay the revocation of the Conditional Use Permit for the Well in the Desert to be effective September 30, 2021.

C. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE PALM SPRINGS SMALL HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD, LEVYING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 ASSESSMENT, AND CONDUCT OF PROTEST PROCEEDINGS RECOMMENDATION: Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, and written and oral protests to confirm the Report of the Palm Springs Tourism Small Hotel Business Improvement District Advisory Board and levying an assessment for Fiscal Year 2021-22. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE PALM SPRINGS TOURISM SMALL HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 IN CONNECTION WITH THE PALM SPRINGS TOURISM SMALL HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.”

3. LEGISLATIVE:

A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REUSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE AND PLASTICS WASTE REDUCTION RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.87 TO TITLE 5 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REUSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE AND PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION”.

5. NEW BUSINESS:

A. DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to Staff as appropriate.

B. APPOINTMENTS TO EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Appoint the following individuals to serve on the Equity & Social Justice Committee: Jenna Adorno Ubaldo Boido John Goins Angelina Love Regina King Cynthia Session Confirm the appointment of Edwin Ramoran and Donna Shepherd, nominated by the Human Rights Commission, on the Social Justice & Equity Committee.

C. APPROVE ANNUAL INSURANCE POLICY RENEWALS FOR THE CITY’S INSURANCE PORTFOLIO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING KEENAN & ASSOCIATES AS THE CITY’S BROKER OF RECORD, TO PURCHASE PROPERTY, EARTHQUAKE/FLOOD (DIFFERENCE IN CONDITION), EXCESS LIABILITY, EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION, AIRPORT OWNERS AND OPERATORS LIABILITY, VILLAGE FEST LIABILITY, MULTI MEDIA LIABILITY, AIRCRAFT HULL LIABILITY, CRIME/FIDELITY, VILLAGE FEST, AND CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES FROM VARIOUS CARRIERS FOR POLICY YEAR 2021-2022, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2021.”

6. 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.

7. 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.

Jun 24, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting

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Justin Clifton, City Manager Anthony J. Mejia, MMC, City Clerk Jeffrey S. Ballinger, City Attorney Nancy Pauley, Director of Finance and Treasurer

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.

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

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. A REQUEST BY SMS ARCHITECTS ON BEHALF OF HALL PALM SPRINGS II, TO AMEND THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE PALM SPRINGS HOTEL (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ANDAZ HOTEL) TO REMOVE THE SPA LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL AND REPLACE IT WITH 14 ADDITIONAL GUESTROOMS FOR A TOTAL OF 164 ROOMS HOTEL LOCATED AT 414 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD324, (5.1091-PD-324) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE 5.1091-PDD 324, AN AMENDMENT TO FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS OF PDD 324 TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF A SPA ON THE SECOND LEVEL OF THE PALM SPRINGS HOTEL AND TO REPLACE IT WITH FOURTEEN ADDITIONAL GUESTROOMS FOR A TOTAL OF 164 GUESTROOMS AT THE PALM SPRINGS HOTEL LOCATED AT 414 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PDD 324/CBD.”

B. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT EXTENSION ISSUED FOR WELL IN THE DESERT, LOCATED AT 441 SOUTH CALLE ENCILIA, LSC ZONE (CASE 5.1419 CUP) RECOMMENDATION: Delay the revocation of the Conditional Use Permit for the Well in the Desert to be effective September 30, 2021.

C. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE PALM SPRINGS SMALL HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD, LEVYING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 ASSESSMENT, AND CONDUCT OF PROTEST PROCEEDINGS RECOMMENDATION: Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, and written and oral protests to confirm the Report of the Palm Springs Tourism Small Hotel Business Improvement District Advisory Board and levying an assessment for Fiscal Year 2021-22. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE PALM SPRINGS TOURISM SMALL HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 IN CONNECTION WITH THE PALM SPRINGS TOURISM SMALL HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.”

3. LEGISLATIVE:

A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REUSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE AND PLASTICS WASTE REDUCTION RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.87 TO TITLE 5 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REUSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE AND PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION”.

5. NEW BUSINESS:

A. DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to Staff as appropriate.

B. APPOINTMENTS TO EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Appoint the following individuals to serve on the Equity & Social Justice Committee: Jenna Adorno Ubaldo Boido John Goins Angelina Love Regina King Cynthia Session Confirm the appointment of Edwin Ramoran and Donna Shepherd, nominated by the Human Rights Commission, on the Social Justice & Equity Committee.

C. APPROVE ANNUAL INSURANCE POLICY RENEWALS FOR THE CITY’S INSURANCE PORTFOLIO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING KEENAN & ASSOCIATES AS THE CITY’S BROKER OF RECORD, TO PURCHASE PROPERTY, EARTHQUAKE/FLOOD (DIFFERENCE IN CONDITION), EXCESS LIABILITY, EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION, AIRPORT OWNERS AND OPERATORS LIABILITY, VILLAGE FEST LIABILITY, MULTI MEDIA LIABILITY, AIRCRAFT HULL LIABILITY, CRIME/FIDELITY, VILLAGE FEST, AND CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES FROM VARIOUS CARRIERS FOR POLICY YEAR 2021-2022, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2021.”

6. 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.

7. 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.

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