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.

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February 10, 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 videoconference, in accordance with AB 361. Click to View

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2021. Click to View

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 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. 5 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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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR CANNABIS EQUITY GRANT FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 21/22
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR CANNABIS EQUITY GRANT FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 21/22.”
Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents consistent with this Resolution.

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution No. entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE TO WAGES, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023, SUBJECT TO ASSOCIATION EXECUTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.”
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and all documents necessary to effectuate the above action, including the allocation and compensation plans, agreements and contracts, and any non-substantial MOU language or reorganization.

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SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2059 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 second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2059 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

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2058 TO IMPLEMENT SENATE BILL 9 REQUIREMENTS FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, CASE 5.1548 ZTA
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2058 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." Click to View

APPROVAL OF CONTRACT PURCHASE AGREEMENTS WITH SC COMMERCIAL, LLC, DOWNS ENERGY, WEX BANK DBA WRIGHT EXPRESS FSC, SOUTH COAST EVS. AND DANIELS TIRE SERVICE, INC. IN A COMBINED AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED OF $2,191,925.75
RECOMMENDATION:

In accordance with Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.09.010, “Cooperative Purchasing Programs,” ratify and increase a Blanket Purchase Order for SC Commercial, LLC for diesel fuel in an amount not-to-exceed $253,000 through March 31, 2022, subject to extension at the approval of City Council, at the cooperative unit pricing offered under the County of Riverside agreement #RIVCO-40500-002-10/12.
In accordance with Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.09.010, “Cooperative Purchasing Programs,” ratify a Blanket Purchase Order for Downs Energy for diesel fuel in an amount not-to-exceed $485,000 through March 31, 2022, subject to extension at the approval of City Council, at the cooperative unit pricing offered under the County of Riverside agreement #RIVCO-40500-002-10/12.
In accordance with Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.09.010, “Cooperative Purchasing Programs,” award a Contract Service Agreement (Attachment 1) for WEX Bank dba Wright Express FSC for a fuel card program in an amount not-to-exceed $235,173.75 for a five-year term, subject to extension at the approval of City Council, based on the State of California, Department of General Services Division Agreement Number 5-19-99-19.
In accordance with Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.05.020, “Sole Source Procurement by the City,” increase a Blanket Purchase Order for South Coast Emergency Vehicle Services for off-site fire apparatus repairs and parts in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000 through June 30, 2022, subject to extension at the approval of City Council, as a sole source provider of repairs to Pierce Equipment.
In accordance with Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.09.010, “Cooperative Purchasing Programs,” award a Contract Service Agreement for Daniels Tire Service, Inc. (Attachment 1) in an amount not-to-exceed $918,750 for a five-year term, subject to extension at the approval of City Council, at the cooperative unit pricing offered under NJPA Sourcewell Agreement #102517-GTC.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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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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AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF “EL DUMPO ADOBE” LOCATED AT 2275 S. ARABY, (APN 510-232-020), AND “THE ARABY ROCK HOUSES” LOCATED AT 2350 (APN 510-241-037), 2500 (APN 510-270-006), 2501 (APN 510-270-013), 2540 (APN 510-270-024), AND 2550 (APN 510-270-004) SOUTH ARABY DRIVE, CASE HSPB #128 AND #129.
RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING “EL DUMPO ADOBE” LOCATED AT 2275 SOUTH ARABY DRIVE, AS CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #128, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 510-232-010)."
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING “THE ARABY ROCK HOUSES” LOCATED AT 2350 (APN 510-241-037), 2500 (APN 510-270-006), 2501 (APN 510-270-013), 2540 (APN 510-270-024), AND 2550 (APN 510-270-004) SOUTH ARABY DRIVE AS CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCES HSPB #129, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.”

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VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GRANVIA VALMONTE LOCATED BETWEEN INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND VIA CHICA IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; ENGINEERING FILE R 21-21-0276.
RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing and take testimony.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A VACATION AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR GRANVIA VALMONTE, LOCATED AT 276 GRANVIA VALMONTE, AT THE NW CORNER OF GRANVIA VALMONTE AND VIA CHICA, IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4, RANGE 4 EAST ENGINEERING FILE R 21-21-0276, AND APPROVING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).”

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LEGISLATIVE: None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

REVIEW OF EMERGENCY ORDERS RELATED TO COVID-19
RECOMMENDATION:
Direct Staff as appropriate. Click to View

NEW BUSINESS:

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
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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 February 4, 2022, 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

Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with the meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall Office of the City Clerk. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(760) 323-8204.

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