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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AMENDED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
(The updates are highlighted in red text.)
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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June 24, 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
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.

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.

RECEIVE AND FILE BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file Board and Commission meeting minutes. Click to View

APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
RECOMMENDATION:

Reappoint Jocelyn Kane and Wayne Sinclair to the Administrative Appeals Board for terms ending June 30, 2024.
Reappoint Robert (Ken) Hedrick to serve as an Alternate Board Member on the Administrative Appeals Board for a term ending June 30, 2024.
Reappoint Aftab Dada, Kevin Corcoran, and Manuel Guillermo Suero to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024.
Reappoint Terrie Andrade and Glenn Flood to the Human Rights Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024.
Reappoint Jim Flanagan to the Sustainability Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024.

SUPPLEMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the requirements of Palm Springs Municipal Code 2.06.010(c) and reappoint Katherine Hough to the Historic Site Preservation Board for a term ending June 30, 2024.
Appoint Kalina Robles and Hugo Loyola to the Human Rights Commission for a term ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2024, respectively.
Waive the requirements of Palm Springs Municipal Code 2.06.010(c) and reappoint Jeffrey Bernstein, Brian Robin, and Naomi Soto to the Measure J Oversight Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024.
Appoint Scott G. Miller to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024.
Appoint Lauri Aylaian, Susan Meyer, and Christopher Spellman to the Parks and Recreation Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024.
Appoint Gary Armstrong, Cristina Demiany, Matthew Lesniak, Barrett Newkirk to the Public Arts Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024.
Appoint Donald Barrett and Randy Evans to the Sustainability Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024.
Appoint John Bolton and Greg Roberts to the VillageFest Board for terms ending June 30, 2024.

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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 5-29-21 TOTALING $1,637,407.13 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 5-27-21 TOTALING $4,072,629.06, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $5,710,036.19, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA.” Click to View

APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CASC ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR ON-CALL NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PROGRAM CONSULTING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a Professional Services Agreement with CASC Engineering and Consulting, Inc., a California corporation, for “on-call” National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NPDES program consulting services for an initial three (3) year term, subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions.
Authorize a purchase order in the amount of $200,000 to CASC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. for annual NPDES program consulting services for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and subsequent fiscal years during the term of the Agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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ACCEPTANCE OF THE TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT FY 2020-21, CITY PROJECT NO. 20-24
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the public works improvement identified as Traffic Calming Project FY 20-21, City Project No. 20-24, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for the Traffic Calming Project FY 20-21, City Project No. 20-24.

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AUTHORIZATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO CAROLLO ENGINEERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000 FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS DEWATERING FACILITY PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-08
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 with Carollo Engineers, pursuant to the City’s “on-call” agreement (A8563), for design, bid phase services, and construction phase services for Wastewater Treatment Plant Dewatering Facility Project, City Project No. 21-08 (the “Project”).
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.

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ACCEPTANCE OF THE ANDERSON CHILDREN’S FUND GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,910 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS SWIM CENTER
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize the acceptance of Anderson Children’s Foundation Grant in the amount of $19,910.00 for the Palm Springs Swim Center.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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PALM SPRINGS COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve businesses listed in the staff report for participation in the COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program. Click to View

APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENGIE SERVICES U.S., INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, RELATED TO THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL CO-GENERATION PLANT
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve an Amendment to Post-Construction Services Agreement (A8470) with ENGIE Services U.S., Inc., a Delaware corporation, for an initial annual cost of $53,143, escalating at 3% annually.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documentation.

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CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DEAZTLAN CONSULTING FOR SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a Contract Services Agreement with DeAztlan Consulting for social media services in an amount not-to-exceed $40,000 through September 30, 2021.
Authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment for up to one additional three-month extension for an additional $30,000 through December 31, 2021.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT WITH GL THE VERY BEST SERVICES, LLC FOR SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY AND WEB MANAGEMENT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 8603 with GL The Very Best Services, LLC in an amount not to exceed $9,000, for a total contract amount of $23,500 for social media strategy and web management services. Click to View

APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH TYSEN KNIGHT PRODUCTIONS FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES OF PUBLIC ARTS PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve an agreement with Tysen Knight Productions in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for Public Arts projects repairs and maintenance services. Click to View

APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT WITH SCENE CREATIVE, LLC FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 8572 with Scene Creative, LLC in an amount not to exceed $18,000, for a total contract amount of $63,000 for project management and consulting services. Click to View

APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF VMWARE WORKSPACE ONE SOFTWARE
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the purchase of a three-year subscription for VMware Workspace ONE software in the amount of $57,925.97, inclusive of installation, annual maintenance, and support over the three-year term.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

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.” Click to View

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.
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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.”

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LEGISLATIVE:

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”.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

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

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.

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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.” 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 June 18, 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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