CITY COUNCIL AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 www.palmspringsca.gov AGENDA
Robert Moon, Mayor J. R. Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem Christy Gilbert Holstege, Councilmember Geoff Kors, Councilmember Lisa Middleton, 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.
David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.D., City Manager Anthony J. Mejia, MMC, City Clerk Marcus Fuller, MPA, P.E., P.L.S., Assistant City Manager Edward Z. Kotkin, City Attorney Marla L. Pendleton, CPA, Interim Director of Finance and Treasurer
Any person who wishes to provide public testimony for an Item on the Agenda MUST file a speaker card prior to the Public Testimony (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items Only) prior to that portion of the meeting. Testimony for Public Hearings will be allowed only during the Public Hearing. [Two (2) minutes per speaker] Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing. Any person who wishes to speak at a Public Hearing must file a “Speaker Card” with the City Clerk BEFORE the Public Hearing is called. [Two (2) minutes per speaker] Any person who wishes to speak on a topic not on the agenda within the City’s jurisdiction during the “Public Comments” portion of the agenda must file a “Speaker Card” with the City Clerk BEFORE that portion of the agenda is called. [Two (2) minutes per speaker] 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. Please note, any agenda item which has not been initiated by 11:00 p.m. may be continued to a subsequent meeting. At approximately 10:00 p.m., the City Council will determine the number of speakers who wish to address the City Council during Public Comment for non-Agenda Items, and determine which agenda items will be considered before the 11:00 p.m. Adjournment time. The City Council encourages written public testimony prior to the meeting, which provides the City Council ample time and attention for consideration. All written testimony will be provided to the City Council prior to the discussion. Written testimony may be sent via email to CITY.CLERK@palmspringsca.gov, by fax at (760) 322-8332, or hand delivery to the City Clerk, Palm Springs City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
A. ACCEPTANCE OF $100,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TO BE USED TO ENFORCE, EDUCATE, AND BRING AWARENESS TO THE PUBLIC: RECOMMENDATION: Accept $100,000 in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. A7009. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
B. ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ACCOUNT (SLESA) GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE PLAN AND APPROPRIATION: RECOMMENDATION: Accept the State of California Supplemental Enforcement Services Account Grant (SLESA) and Expenditure Plan. A5765. Direct the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to fund the Appropriation. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
C. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF LINDA FUTTERER FROM THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES: RECOMMENDATION: Accept with regret the resignation of Linda Futterer from the Board of Library Trustees. Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of vacancy for the term ending December 31, 2018.
D. ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD HEARING DECISIONS: RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Administrative Appeals Board decisions from the July 18, 2018, hearings.
E. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF JOHN KEARNS FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD: RECOMMENDATION: Accept with regret the resignation of John Kearns from the Administrative Appeals Board. Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of vacancy for the term ending June 30, 2019.
F. MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 1778 SOUTH ARABY DRIVE, HSPB 103/HD-6: RECOMMENDATION: Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Agreement with Terrence W. Villines and Eric I. Hammerlund and Park Imperial South Homeowners Association, for 1778 S Araby Drive, a Class 1 Historic Site, HSPB 103/HD-6. A____. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Direct the City Clerk to record the agreement.
H. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2017 ADA CURB RAMPS & LIBRARY SIDEWALK, CP 17-11: RECOMMENDATION: Accept the public works improvement identified for 2017 ADA Curb Ramps & Library Sidewalk as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications, CP 17-11. A7078. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for the 2017 ADA Curb Ramps & Library Sidewalk, CP 17-11.
I. AWARD A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR INVITATION FOR BID 18-08(R) FOR CITYWIDE TREE TRIMMING SERVICES TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC: RECOMMENDATION: Award a Contract Services Agreement for Citywide Tree Trimming Services to West Coast Arborists, Inc., a California Corporation, pursuant to Invitation For Bids No. 18-08(R), for an initial term of three years, with two optional one year extensions. A____. Authorize the City Manager to issue Purchase Orders in an amount not to exceed $500,000 on an annual basis throughout the term of the agreement for tree trimming services. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
J. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 048-F WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) FEDERAL FUNDS, AND AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO LC PAVING AND SEALING, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $399,437 FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL AT VISTA CHINO DUAL LEFT TURN LANES, CP 14-13, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. CMLN-5282 (045): RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 048-F TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. 08-5282F15 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $246,000 FOR USE OF CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL AT VISTA CHINO DUAL LEFT TURN LANES, CP 14-13, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. CMLN-5282 (045).” Award a construction contract to LC Paving and Sealing, Inc., a California corporation, in the amount of $399,437 for the Gene Autry Trail at Vista Chino Dual Left Turn lanes, Federal-Aid Project No. CMLN-5282(045), CP 14-13. A____. Delegate authority to the City Manager to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to $50,000 with all change orders reported to the City Council. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
L. DESIGNEE TO THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION: RECOMMENDATION: Appoint the Economic Development Director to serve as the “designee” to the City’s Representative to the County of Riverside Community Action Commission.
M. 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 FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 06-02-2018 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 420331, 420333 THROUGH 420347, 420349 THROUGH 420350 TOTALING $29,476.88, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1099475 THROUGH 1099494 TOTALING $76,706.84, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $60,227.24, AND NINE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,387,992.68 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,554,403.64, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA.” Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1099495 THROUGH 1099619 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $700,468.40, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA.” Adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1099620 THROUGH 1099737 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,895,770.65, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 06-16-2018 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 420348, 420351 THROUGH 420367 TOTALING $41,449.49, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1099738 THROUGH 1099757 TOTALING $77,400.00, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $61,052.24, AND SEVEN ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,423,102.65 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,603,004.38, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1099758 THROUGH 1099903 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,908,533.84, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1099904 THROUGH 1100030 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,284,027.61, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 06-30-2018 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 420368 - 420382, AND 1100153 TOTALING $26,732.93, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1100031 THROUGH 1100043, 1100045 THROUGH 1100050 AND 1100154 TOTALING $76,894.89, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $61,322.24, AND FIVE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,426,363.21 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,591,313.27, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
O. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2018: RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of July 1 through July 31, 2018.
P. APPROVE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH Ph.D. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING, LLC, FOR FINANCIAL REVIEW AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES: RECOMMENDATION: Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A7167 with Ph.D. Economic Development Consulting, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $45,000, for a total contract amount of $70,000 for financial review and management consulting services.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
A. RATIFICATION OF THE CITY MANAGER’S AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,464,857 FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE TWO-WAY CONVERSION AND PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS, CP 17-08: RECOMMENDATION: Ratify the City Manager’s approval of a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., a California corporation, in the amount of $4,464,857 for the Indian Canyon Drive Two-Way Conversion and Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enhancements, CP 17-08. A____. Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a cumulative amount of $446,485 (10% of the construction contract). Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A. PROVIDE DIRECTION ON RESOLUTIONS BEING CONSIDERED AT THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES’ ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING: RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to the City of Palm Springs delegate, or alternate delegate, to vote on resolutions being considered at the upcoming League of California Cities’ Annual Business Meeting being held during the League’s Annual Conference in Long Beach, California.
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.
8. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to the next regular meeting on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by Closed Session, Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
CITY COUNCIL AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 www.palmspringsca.gov AGENDA
Robert Moon, Mayor J. R. Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem Christy Gilbert Holstege, Councilmember Geoff Kors, Councilmember Lisa Middleton, 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.
David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.D., City Manager Anthony J. Mejia, MMC, City Clerk Marcus Fuller, MPA, P.E., P.L.S., Assistant City Manager Edward Z. Kotkin, City Attorney Marla L. Pendleton, CPA, Interim Director of Finance and Treasurer
Any person who wishes to provide public testimony for an Item on the Agenda MUST file a speaker card prior to the Public Testimony (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items Only) prior to that portion of the meeting. Testimony for Public Hearings will be allowed only during the Public Hearing. [Two (2) minutes per speaker] Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing. Any person who wishes to speak at a Public Hearing must file a “Speaker Card” with the City Clerk BEFORE the Public Hearing is called. [Two (2) minutes per speaker] Any person who wishes to speak on a topic not on the agenda within the City’s jurisdiction during the “Public Comments” portion of the agenda must file a “Speaker Card” with the City Clerk BEFORE that portion of the agenda is called. [Two (2) minutes per speaker] 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. Please note, any agenda item which has not been initiated by 11:00 p.m. may be continued to a subsequent meeting. At approximately 10:00 p.m., the City Council will determine the number of speakers who wish to address the City Council during Public Comment for non-Agenda Items, and determine which agenda items will be considered before the 11:00 p.m. Adjournment time. The City Council encourages written public testimony prior to the meeting, which provides the City Council ample time and attention for consideration. All written testimony will be provided to the City Council prior to the discussion. Written testimony may be sent via email to CITY.CLERK@palmspringsca.gov, by fax at (760) 322-8332, or hand delivery to the City Clerk, Palm Springs City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
A. ACCEPTANCE OF $100,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TO BE USED TO ENFORCE, EDUCATE, AND BRING AWARENESS TO THE PUBLIC: RECOMMENDATION: Accept $100,000 in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. A7009. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
B. ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ACCOUNT (SLESA) GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE PLAN AND APPROPRIATION: RECOMMENDATION: Accept the State of California Supplemental Enforcement Services Account Grant (SLESA) and Expenditure Plan. A5765. Direct the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to fund the Appropriation. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
C. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF LINDA FUTTERER FROM THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES: RECOMMENDATION: Accept with regret the resignation of Linda Futterer from the Board of Library Trustees. Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of vacancy for the term ending December 31, 2018.
D. ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD HEARING DECISIONS: RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Administrative Appeals Board decisions from the July 18, 2018, hearings.
E. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF JOHN KEARNS FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD: RECOMMENDATION: Accept with regret the resignation of John Kearns from the Administrative Appeals Board. Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of vacancy for the term ending June 30, 2019.
F. MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 1778 SOUTH ARABY DRIVE, HSPB 103/HD-6: RECOMMENDATION: Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Agreement with Terrence W. Villines and Eric I. Hammerlund and Park Imperial South Homeowners Association, for 1778 S Araby Drive, a Class 1 Historic Site, HSPB 103/HD-6. A____. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Direct the City Clerk to record the agreement.
H. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2017 ADA CURB RAMPS & LIBRARY SIDEWALK, CP 17-11: RECOMMENDATION: Accept the public works improvement identified for 2017 ADA Curb Ramps & Library Sidewalk as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications, CP 17-11. A7078. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for the 2017 ADA Curb Ramps & Library Sidewalk, CP 17-11.
I. AWARD A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR INVITATION FOR BID 18-08(R) FOR CITYWIDE TREE TRIMMING SERVICES TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC: RECOMMENDATION: Award a Contract Services Agreement for Citywide Tree Trimming Services to West Coast Arborists, Inc., a California Corporation, pursuant to Invitation For Bids No. 18-08(R), for an initial term of three years, with two optional one year extensions. A____. Authorize the City Manager to issue Purchase Orders in an amount not to exceed $500,000 on an annual basis throughout the term of the agreement for tree trimming services. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
J. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 048-F WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) FEDERAL FUNDS, AND AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO LC PAVING AND SEALING, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $399,437 FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL AT VISTA CHINO DUAL LEFT TURN LANES, CP 14-13, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. CMLN-5282 (045): RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 048-F TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. 08-5282F15 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $246,000 FOR USE OF CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL AT VISTA CHINO DUAL LEFT TURN LANES, CP 14-13, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. CMLN-5282 (045).” Award a construction contract to LC Paving and Sealing, Inc., a California corporation, in the amount of $399,437 for the Gene Autry Trail at Vista Chino Dual Left Turn lanes, Federal-Aid Project No. CMLN-5282(045), CP 14-13. A____. Delegate authority to the City Manager to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to $50,000 with all change orders reported to the City Council. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
L. DESIGNEE TO THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION: RECOMMENDATION: Appoint the Economic Development Director to serve as the “designee” to the City’s Representative to the County of Riverside Community Action Commission.
M. 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 FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 06-02-2018 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 420331, 420333 THROUGH 420347, 420349 THROUGH 420350 TOTALING $29,476.88, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1099475 THROUGH 1099494 TOTALING $76,706.84, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $60,227.24, AND NINE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,387,992.68 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,554,403.64, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA.” Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1099495 THROUGH 1099619 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $700,468.40, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA.” Adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1099620 THROUGH 1099737 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,895,770.65, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 06-16-2018 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 420348, 420351 THROUGH 420367 TOTALING $41,449.49, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1099738 THROUGH 1099757 TOTALING $77,400.00, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $61,052.24, AND SEVEN ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,423,102.65 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,603,004.38, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1099758 THROUGH 1099903 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,908,533.84, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1099904 THROUGH 1100030 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,284,027.61, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 06-30-2018 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 420368 - 420382, AND 1100153 TOTALING $26,732.93, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1100031 THROUGH 1100043, 1100045 THROUGH 1100050 AND 1100154 TOTALING $76,894.89, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $61,322.24, AND FIVE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,426,363.21 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,591,313.27, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
O. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2018: RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of July 1 through July 31, 2018.
P. APPROVE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH Ph.D. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING, LLC, FOR FINANCIAL REVIEW AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES: RECOMMENDATION: Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A7167 with Ph.D. Economic Development Consulting, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $45,000, for a total contract amount of $70,000 for financial review and management consulting services.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
A. RATIFICATION OF THE CITY MANAGER’S AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,464,857 FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE TWO-WAY CONVERSION AND PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS, CP 17-08: RECOMMENDATION: Ratify the City Manager’s approval of a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., a California corporation, in the amount of $4,464,857 for the Indian Canyon Drive Two-Way Conversion and Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enhancements, CP 17-08. A____. Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a cumulative amount of $446,485 (10% of the construction contract). Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A. PROVIDE DIRECTION ON RESOLUTIONS BEING CONSIDERED AT THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES’ ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING: RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to the City of Palm Springs delegate, or alternate delegate, to vote on resolutions being considered at the upcoming League of California Cities’ Annual Business Meeting being held during the League’s Annual Conference in Long Beach, California.
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.
8. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to the next regular meeting on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by Closed Session, Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.