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
(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 18, 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: 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.

FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361:
RECOMMENDATION:
Find that the City Council has considered the circumstances of the state of emergency during a proclaimed state of emergency, and state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, and as a result, the Palm Springs City Council and all of Palm Springs Board, Commission, and Committee meetings will be held by videoconference, in accordance with AB 361. Click to View

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2052 AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE IN RELATION TO DUTIES OF APPLICANTS UNDER THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC INTEGRITY ORDINANCE:
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2052 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." Click to View

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 10-02-21 AND 10-16-21 TOTALING $3,443,496.13 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 09-30-21 AND 10-14-21 TOTALING $10,936,816.76, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $14,380,312.89, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Click to View

PALM SPRINGS BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21:
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the Palm Springs Board of Library Trustees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020-21. Click to View

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22:
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 24912.”
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A LETTER TO THE DESERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT EXPRESSING CONCERN REGARDING THE ROADRUNNER MOTORS PROGRAM AND COLLEGE OF THE DESERT’S WEST VALLEY CAMPUS:
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize issuance of a letter to the Desert Community College District regarding the Roadrunner Motors Program and College of the Desert’s West Valley Campus in Palm Springs. Click to View

ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUNRISE PARK RESTROOM, CITY PROJECT 19-13 :
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the public works improvement identified as the Sunrise Park Restroom, City Project No. 19-13 as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file a Notice of Completion for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder for the Sunrise Park Restroom, City Project No. 19-13.

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ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSED MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY PLAN FOR THE SERENA PARK PROJECT RELATED TO THE CONVERSION OF THE PALM SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE INTO 386 RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATED NORTH OF VERONA ROAD, EAST OF SUNRISE WAY AND SOUTHWEST OF THE WHITEWATER RIVER WASH (CASE 5.1327):
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the maintenance and security plan, subject to the following:

Daily security patrols shall be required.
Developer shall post “No Trespassing” signs at commonly known fence breaks.
A temporary fence shall be installed along the northeasterly border of the property to prevent off-road vehicle trespassing from the open desert/wash areas.
A monthly meeting with code enforcement staff to review on-site trash and debris removal shall be required until on-site construction starts.

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APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR EARLY CONSTRUCTION START TIMES BETWEEN NOVEMBER 29, 2021, AND DECEMBER 3, 2021, FOR SEWER REPAIR WORK ON RAMON ROAD:
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the requested early construction time of 9:00 p.m. for the dates between November 29, 2021, to December 3, 2021, for the 2021 Sewer Collection System Repairs Project, subject to continuous monitoring of noise complaints and impacts to adjacent properties and businesses. Click to View

TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JULY 31, 2021:
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File the Treasurer’s Investment Report as of July 31, 2021. Click to View

ORCHID TREE – AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED OPERATIONS COVENANT (AGREEMENT NO. 8449):
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an amendment to the Amended and Restated Operations Covenant for the Orchid Tree hotel development, and authorize the City Manager to execute said Amendment No. 1. Click to View

STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2021:
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of July 1 through October 31, 2021. Click to View

ENGAGEMENT OF SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL – COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the engagement of Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, a professional corporation, for specialized legal services regarding the College of the Desert West End Campus.
Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional legal services agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, in a form and substance approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.

LEGISLATIVE:

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6.04 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WASTE DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION:
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, AMENDING CHAPTER 6.04 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WASTE DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION”. Click to View

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

DISCUSSION OF CURRENT, PLANNED, AND POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL ACTIONS TO MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPT TO CLIMATE IMPACTS:
RECOMMENDATION:

Direct Staff as appropriate.
Direct the City Manager to transfer $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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POTENTIAL UPDATE TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING NAVIGATION CENTER AT 3589 MCCARTHY ROAD, AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF:
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction to Staff as appropriate. Click to View

NEW BUSINESS:

DISCUSSION OF REPARATIONS PROGRAM RELATED TO SECTION 14 EVICTIONS AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF:
RECOMMENDATION:
Direct Staff as appropriate. Click to View

REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL INPUT ON DESERT COMMUNITY ENERGY:
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide input and direction to the Palm Springs Representative to the Desert Community Energy Board. 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 November 11, 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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