Agenda

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

AMENDED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
(Updates are highlighted in red text.)
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM REGULAR SESSION

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference and there will be no in-person public access to the meeting location.

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November 4, 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.

AGENDA EN ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE EL SÁBADO - HAGA CLIC AQUÍ Click to View

3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION

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CALL TO ORDER:

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY (Council Chamber): 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 call the City Clerk at 760-323-8204 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 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 09-04-21 AND 09-18-21 TOTALING $3,690,972.80 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 08-30-21, 09-02-21, 09-08-21 AND 09-16-21 TOTALING $4,496,372.29, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $8,187,345.09, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Click to View

APPROVE PROPOSAL FROM RA STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, INC. TO REVIEW SOUTHWEST EXTERIOR WALL STRUCTURE AT JAMES O. JESSIE DESERT HIGHLAND UNITY CENTER TO SUPPORT A TILE MURAL
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve $3,500 of Public Arts Funds for RA Structural Engineering, Inc., to evaluate whether the exterior wall at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center can support a tile mural.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF INDIO REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT OF OFF-DUTY PERSONNEL AT SPECIAL EVENTS
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve an agreement between the City of Indio and the City of Palm Springs regarding reimbursement for utilizing off-duty personnel and related equipment at special events, effective November 1, 2021.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BLOCK WALL, CITY PROJECT 21-11
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the plans, specifications, and estimate; and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for the WWTP Block Wall, City Project 21-11 (“Project”). Click to View

APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $325,000 FOR THE DEMOLITION OF ABANDONED FACILITIES AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-06.
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $325,000 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., pursuant to the City’s “on-call” agreement (A8563), for design, bid phase services, and construction phase services for the WWTP Demolition of Abandoned Facilities, City Project No. 21-06 (the “Project”).
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A LETTER TO THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION FOR CONSOLIDATED RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS GRANT FUNDING FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY-SAN GORGONIO RAIL CORRIDOR TIER II PROJECT APPROVAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize issuance of a letter to the Federal Railroad Administration in support of the application for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant funding for the Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Rail Corridor Tier II Project Approval and Environmental Documentation Project. Click to View

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

GREEN SAVANTS, LLC, ON BEHALF OF D.L.Y. PACIFIC WEST HALL (OWNER), APPEALING THE JULY 28, 2021 DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION TO OPERATE A CANNABIS CULTIVATION AND MANUFACTURING FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING 19,192-SQUARE FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 888 EAST RESEARCH DRIVE (CASE NO. 5.1480 CUP)
RECOMMENDATION:

Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony.
Accept the appeal and overturn the Planning Commission’s decision by adopting a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING AN APPEAL BY GREEN SAVANTS, LLC, AND OVERTURNING THE DENIAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION (CASE NO. 5.1480 CUP) TO OPERATE A CANNABIS CULTIVATION AND MANUFACTURING FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING 19,192-SQUARE FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 888 EAST RESEARCH DRIVE.”
Alternatively, reject the appeal and accept the Planning Commission’s decision by adopting a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL BY GREEN SAVANTS, LLC AND UPHOLDING THE DENIAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION (CASE NO. 5.1480 CUP) TO OPERATE A CANNABIS CULTIVATION AND MANUFACTURING FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING 19,192-SQUARE FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 888 EAST RESEARCH DRIVE.”

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REDISTRICTING 2021: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REDISTRICTING OF CITY COUNCIL BOUNDARIES AS REQUIRED BY ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 21601 ET SEQ.
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive a report from Staff and the City’s redistricting consultant on the redistricting process and permissible criteria to be considered to redraw district boundaries.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public input on district boundaries.

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CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER THE TAX AND EQUITY FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (“TEFRA”) FOR THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000 TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, AND EQUIPPING OF A 61-UNIT MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING FACILITY FOR PEOPLE OF SPECIAL NEEDS, TO BE LOCATED AT 1527 NORTH SUNRISE WAY 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 (the “Code”).
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITY (“CMFA”) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000 TO FINANCE A MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING FACILITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF VISTA SUNRISE II, L.P., AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.”
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.

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LEGISLATIVE:

AN INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.60.040(D) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING DUTIES OF OFFICIALS AND AMENDING SECTION 2.60.050 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING DUTIES OF APPLICANTS, UNDER THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC INTEGRITY ORDINANCE”
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only.
Introduce on first reading an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.60.040(D) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING DUTIES OF OFFICIALS AND AMENDING SECTION 2.60.050 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING DUTIES OF APPLICANTS, UNDER THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC INTEGRITY ORDINANCE”

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

REVIEW AND DIRECTION REGARDING ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AND RECORDS POLICIES
RECOMMENDATION:

Review and provide direction to City staff and City Attorney, regarding various electronic systems and records policies. Click to View

DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL NAVIGATION CENTER AT 3589 MCCARTHY ROAD AND 4775 E. RAMON ROAD
RECOMMENDATION:

Discuss options for establishing a navigation center in the City of Palm Springs, and direct Staff as appropriate.

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DISCUSSION OF CURRENT, PLANNED, AND POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL ACTIONS TO MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPT TO CLIMATE IMPACTS (This item will be heard after 6:30 p.m.)
RECOMMENDATION:

Direct Staff as appropriate.
Direct the City Manager to transfer of $50,000 from Sustainability Fund Balance to Contractual Services for additional consulting support from PlaceWorks to continue analyzing GHG emissions and reduction opportunities.

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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 6:30 p.m., on November 1, 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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