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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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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.

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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January 27, 2022

3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

Lisa Middleton, Mayor
Grace Elena Garner, Mayor Pro Tem
Christy Gilbert Holstege, 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.

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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 video conference, in accordance with AB 361. Click to View

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 28, 2021. Click to View

ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept with regret the resignation of Travis Armstrong from the Parks and Recreation Commission. Click to View

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2056 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE CHAPTER 92 AND CHAPTER 93 RELATIVE TO THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE M-2 (MANUFACTURING) AND E-I (ENERGY INDUSTRIAL) ZONES (CASE 5.1547 ZTA)
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2056, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE SECTION CHAPTERS 92 AND 93 RELATIVE TO THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE M-2 (MANUFACTURING) AND E-I (ENERGY INDUSTRIAL) ZONES.” 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 11-27-21 AND 12-11-21 TOTALING $4,126,901.03 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 11-22-21, 11-24-21 AND 12-09-21 TOTALING $9,792,877.13, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $13,919,778.16, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA.” Click to View

RATIFYING THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS LINE RATE PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 3.39.050 APPROVED BY VOTERS BY MEASURE “G”
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS LINE RATE PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE §3.39.050 APPROVED BY VOTERS BY MEASURE “G”. Click to View

AUTHORIZATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO RS&H CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR PRE-DESIGN, DESIGN, AND BID PHASE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $595,485 FOR AIRPORT TAXIWAY REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-27
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $595,485 with the City’s “on-call” professional aviation consulting services firm, RS&H, a California corporation, pursuant to Agreement No. A7148, design services for Airport Taxiway Rehabilitation, City Project No. 21-27.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.

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AUTHORIZATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO RS&H CALIFORNIA, INC. TO COMPLETE A WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $133,892 FOR AIRPORT WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-29
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $133,892 with the City’s “on-call” professional aviation consulting services firm, RS&H, a California corporation, pursuant to Agreement No. A7148 design services for Airport Wildlife Hazard Assessment, City Project No. 21-29.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 8436 WITH BRUCE BOWER INVESTIGATIONS FOR BACKGROUND SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 8436 with Bruce Bower Investigations for background services.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,500 FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR TRACT 13257 - PHASE 4 SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-17
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $90,500 with Harris & Associates, Inc., pursuant to the City’s “on-call” agreement (A8411), for design, bid phase services, and construction phase services for Tract 13257 - Phase 4 Sewer Improvements, City Project No. 21-17 (the “Project”); and,
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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RENEW AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ON BEHALF OF PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND POST-RELEASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMPLIANCE TEAM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY REALIGNMENT
RECOMMENDATION:

Renew agreement with Riverside County, on behalf of its Probation Department and Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team, through June 30, 2022.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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AWARD GOODS PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. A9030 WITH MARCO INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A RUNWAY SWEEPER FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $367,213.22
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a Goods Purchase Agreement (A9030) with Marco Industries, Inc. dba Mar-Co Equipment Company for the purchase of a CNG-powered runway sweeper for the Palm Springs International Airport in the total amount of $367,213.22.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE PALM SPRINGS PLAZA THEATRE FOUNDATION
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Memorandum of Understanding between City of Palm Springs and The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation.
Authorize the City Manager to execute said MOU.

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APPROVAL OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (A6973) WITH R & R JANITORIAL, AN INDIVIDUAL COMPANY, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a Second Amendment to Contract Services Agreement (A6973) with R & R Janitorial for an annual increase of $104,821.44, and a total annual contract amount not to exceed $540,997.45, to cease janitorial services at the former Police Department Downtown Substation (located at 105 S. Indian Canyon Drive) and for the addition of janitorial services provided at the new Downtown Park Restrooms, new Police Department Substation, Plaza Theatre, and Downtown trash removal.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $310,362 WITH ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE RIM ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 22-04
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize a Purchase Order in the amount of $310,362 with the City’s “on-call” civil engineering firm, Albert A. Webb Associates, a California corporation, pursuant to Agreement No. 8356, for preliminary engineering and environmental design services associated with the Rim Road Improvement Project, City Project No. 22-04.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS IS ELIGIBLE.” Click to View

AUTHORIZATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO RS&H CALIFORNIA, INC. TO COMPLETE AN AIRFIELD HOT SPOT STUDY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $179,802, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-30
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $179,802 with the City’s “on-call” professional aviation consulting services firm, RS&H, a California corporation, pursuant to Agreement No. A7148 for design services for Airport Hot Spot Study, City Project No. 21-30.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.

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ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE “VIBE DEVELOPMENT – JEN CALIFORNIA 3, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY”, TRACT MAP 36689
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled,“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 36689 AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES REQUIRED BY THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH JEN CALIFORNIA 3, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, (A7158), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FARRELL DRIVE AND BARISTO ROAD, IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST”. Click to View

ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE “ICON DEVELOPMENT – FAR WEST INDUSTRIES, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION”, TRACT MAP 36725
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled,“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 36725 AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES REQUIRED BY THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FAR WEST INDUSTRIES, (A7028), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND ALVARADO ROAD, IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST”. Click to View

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

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

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 continued redistricting process and review draft maps.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public input on district boundaries.

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REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO IMPLEMENT SENATE BILL 9 REQUIREMENTS FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, CASE 5.1548 ZTA
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 CHAPTER 9.62 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE AND CHAPTER 93.00 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT PROJECTS AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA.”

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CONDUCT BROWN ACT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSITION TO A PER TRANSACTION DAY CUSTOMER FACILITY CHARGE
RECOMMENDATION:

Conduct a Brown Act Public Hearing to consider the implementation of an alternative CFC in the amount of $9.00 per transaction day (maximum 5-day limit) at the Airport in accordance with Section 50474.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRING, CALIFORNIA MODIFYING THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CUSTOMER FACILITY CHARGE.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to coordinate the filing of the necessary reports and documents with the State of California as required in Section 50474 and to notify the rental car companies serving the Airport of the change in the CFC rate as of March 1, 2022.

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LEGISLATIVE:

FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10.22.060 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO UNATTENDED ANIMALS IN ENCLOSED VEHICLES – GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading of the 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 PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.22 RELATED TO UNATTENDED ANIMALS IN ENCLOSED VEHICLES." Click to View

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND ACQUISITION AND FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3589 MCCARTHY ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FOR A PROPOSED LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTER AND APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARTHA’S VILLAGE AND KITCHEN
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Memorandum of Understanding between City of Palm Springs and County of Riverside, for the purchase of 3589 McCarthy Road, for a proposed low barrier navigation center.
Approve Acquisition and Funding Agreement between City of Palm Springs, for the purchase of 3589 McCarthy Road, for a proposed low barrier navigation center.
Approve Contract Services Agreement with Martha’s Village and Kitchen to Operate the Proposed Navigation Center at 3589 McCarthy Road.
Authorize the City Manager to execute said Memorandum of Understanding and Acquisition and Funding Agreement, and Contract Services Agreement with any modifications approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, for the purchase of 3589 McCarthy Road, for a proposed low barrier navigation center.
Adopt Resolution No. [___], authorizing the City Manager to take any and all actions, and execute any other documents, necessary to apply for grant funding and purchase the property located at 3589 McCarthy Road, Palm Springs, for a proposed low barrier navigation center.

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DESERT COMMUNITY ENERGY LINE OF CREDIT GUARANTY
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTY OF THE OBLIGATIONS OF DESERT COMMUNITY ENERGY UNDER A CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH RIVER CITY BANK.”
Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to negotiate and take such actions necessary and appropriate to finalize and execute the Guaranty and associated documents.

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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 5:00 p.m., on January 21, 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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