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CITY COUNCIL
AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

www.palmspringsca.gov
 
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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           July 8, 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
Jeffrey S. Ballinger, City Attorney
Nancy Pauley, Director of Finance and Treasurer
 
             
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3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
 
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. Click to View
 
 
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.
 
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.
 
A.   STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 1 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021

RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of May 1 through June 30, 2021. Click to View
 
B.   APPOINTMENTS TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve the nomination of Paul Budilo, representing the City of Indian Wells, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for a term ending June 30, 2023. 
  2. Approve the nomination of Kathleen Hughes, representing the City of La Quinta, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024.
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C.   SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE REGARDING REUSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE AND PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION

RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2045 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." Click to View
 
D.   AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $317,838 AND APPROVE AN AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $63,100 WITH RT ENGINEERING & ASSOCIATES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FLASHING BEACON, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5282(048), CITY PROJECT NO. 16-19

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric Inc., a California corporation, in the amount of $317,838 for the installation of a Flashing Beacon, Federal-Aid Project No. HSIP-5282(048), City Project No. 16-19.
  2. Award a professional services agreement with RT Engineering & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $63,100 for construction management, inspection and material testing services for the Project.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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E.   ACCEPTANCE OF THE GYM FLOOR REPLACEMENT AT THE JAMES O. JESSIE DESERT HIGHLAND UNITY CENTER, CITY PROJECT NO. 20-26

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Accept the new gym floor replacement and associated improvements as identified as the Gym Floor Replacement at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, City Project 20-26 as completed.
  2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for the Gym Floor Replacement at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, City Project No. 20-26.
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F.   REQUEST BY DELFIN (DANNY) P. CASTRO, JR., OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 119 EAST TWIN PALMS DRIVE, A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE IN THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN ESTATES HISTORIC DISTRICT (APN #511-070-027), (HSPB #73 / HD-2)

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs and Delfin P. Castro, Jr., and the Royal Hawaiian Estates Homeowners Association.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
  3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement with the County of Riverside.
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G.   REQUEST BY HELENE VERIN, OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 231 EAST TWIN PALMS DRIVE, A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE IN THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN ESTATES HISTORIC DISTRICT (APN #511-070-014), (HSPB #73 / HD-2)  

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs and Helene Verin, and the Royal Hawaiian Estates Homeowners Association.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
  3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement with the County of Riverside.
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H.   REQUEST BY JAMES RODERICK LEMAIRE, II & GREGORY PAUL BODIN, OWNERS, FOR APPROVAL OF A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 249 EAST TWIN PALMS DRIVE, A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE IN THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN ESTATES HISTORIC DISTRICT (APN #511-070-034), (HSPB #73 / HD-2)  

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs and James Roderick Lemaire, II and Gregory Paul Bodin, and the Royal Hawaiian Estates Homeowners Association.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
  3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement with the County of Riverside.
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I.   REQUEST BY KELLY AND ROBERT KAPLAN, OWNERS, FOR APPROVAL OF A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR “THE SUTTER RESIDENCE”, A CLASS 2 HISTORIC SITE, LOCATED AT 1207 CALLE DE MARIA (APN #508-403-002), (HSPB #133)

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs and Kelly and Robert Kaplan.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
  3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement with the County of Riverside.
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J.   ADOPTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID IN FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT AND MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve the Mutual Aid Agreement between the City and the March Air Reserve Base. 
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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K.   EARLY LUMP SUM ANNUAL PAYMENT TO CALPERS TOWARDS RETIREE UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY (UAL)

RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report on the early lump sum annual payment to CalPERS towards retiree unfunded accrued liability.  Click to View
 
L.   APPROVE THE DONATION OF A 1999 INTERNATIONAL WATER TENDER, EQUIPMENT NO. 1WT442, TO CATHEDRAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Waive the surplus equipment bid and auction requirements of 7.07.020 (3) of the Municipal Code and approve the donation of the surplus 1999 International Water Tender, Equipment No. 1WT442, to the Cathedral City Fire Department. 
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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M.   REQUEST BY KERRY FARMER AND YOLANDA SEABOURNE, OWNERS, FOR APPROVAL OF A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 243 EAST TWIN PALMS DRIVE, A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE IN THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN ESTATES HISTORIC DISTRICT (APN #511-070-017-8), (HSPB #73 / HD-2)  

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs and Kerry Farmer, Yolanda Seabourne, and the Royal Hawaiian Estates Homeowners Association.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
  3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement with the County of Riverside.
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N.   AWARD A CONTRACT TO ZASUETA CONTRACTING INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $502,486 FOR PLAYGROUND SURFACING, CP 20-29

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. In accordance with Section 7.09.010, “Cooperative Purchasing Programs” of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, award a contract in the amount of $502,486 to Zasueta Contracting Inc., a California corporation, pursuant to Cooperative Purchasing Contract #010521-SFS.
  2. Delegate authority to the City Manager to approve Contract Change Orders in the total cumulative amount of 5% of the contract amount ($25,124.30).
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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O.   APPROVE THE CONTRACTING SERVICES OF THE WESTERN ZEN™

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve the purchase of The Western Zen™ Developmental Event for the Palm Springs Fire Department and the Palm Springs Police Department.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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P.   CITY COUNCIL REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION REVOKING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ISSUED FOR WELL IN THE DESERT, LOCATED AT 441 SOUTH CALLE ENCILA, LSC ZONE (CASE 5.1419 CUP)

RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REVOKING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CASE 5.1419 CUP) FOR THE OPERATION OF A CHARITABLE INSTITUTION AT 441 SOUTH CALLE ENCILIA, ZONE LSC (APN: 508-094-015)." Click to View
 
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
 
2.   PUBLIC HEARINGS:
 
A.   AN APPLICATION BY MICHAEL HORN, OWNER, FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF “THE CROCKETT RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 590 WEST LINDA VISTA DRIVE, (APN #513-193-014), CASE HSPB #134 

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.  
  2. Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING “THE CROCKETT RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 590 WEST LINDA VISTA DRIVE AS CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, HSPB #134 (APN 513-193-014).”
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3.   LEGISLATIVE:
 
A.   INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 7 “PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING” OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS”

RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and introduce on first reading an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 7 “PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING” OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS.” Click to View
 
4.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
 
5.   NEW BUSINESS:
 
A.   DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS

RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss amendments to the City’s parking ordinance and provide direction to staff. Click to View
 
B.   APPROPRIATE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FROM THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021-22 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS BUDGET FOR THE INNOVATION HUB MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000 FROM THE FY 2021-22 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS BUDGET FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Appropriate funding in the amount of $200,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Economic Development Programs Budget for the Innovation Hub Management Agreement with Coachella Valley Economic Partnership. 
  2. Appropriate funding in the amount of $125,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Economic Development Programs Budget for the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership Annual Membership Fee.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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C.   REDISTRICTING 2021: DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BEST BEST & KRIEGER FOR REDISTRICTING CONSULTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Direct staff on whether to take steps necessary to establish a redistricting committee and if so, the type of redistricting commission: Advisory, Independent, or Hybrid. 
  2. Review and confirm the schedule of public hearings and community workshops.
  3. In accordance with Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.04.030, “Special Expertise Procurement,” approve a Professional Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger for an amount not to exceed $47,500 for redistricting consulting services. 
  4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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D.   DISCUSSION OF THE OUTDOOR MERCHANDISE ORDINANCE

RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss the Outdoor Merchandise Ordinance and provide direction to Staff. 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 July 2, 2021, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures. 
 
                                                                         ____________________________
                                                                              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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