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.
You may provide telephonic comments by calling the City Clerk's Office at (760) 323-8204. You may be added to the queue at any time prior to the end of the public comment period for the subject hearing. At the appropriate time, a staff member will call you so that you may provide your public testimony to the City Council.
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MARCH 24, 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.

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 CITYCLERK@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.

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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.

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 September 29, 2021. Click to View

APPROVE THE 2022 AIR SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the new 2022 Air Service Incentive Program.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2022 AIR SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.”
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.

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AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A LETTER IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 1814 – TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION

RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize issuance of a letter to Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, Chair of the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee, in support of AB 1814 relative to allowing Community Choice Aggregators (CCA’s) the option to become program administrators for the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Transportation Electrification Program. Click to View

AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO A PLUS ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR THE CITY YARD ROOF REPLACEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 19-19

RECOMMENDATION:

Award a construction contract to A Plus Roofing and Construction, Inc., a California corporation, in the amount of $200,000 for the City Yard Roof Replacement, City Project No. 19-19 (“the Project”).
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.

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STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of February 1 through February 28, 2022. Click to View

APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GOVOS TO PROVIDE SHORT-TERM RENTAL COMPLIANCE SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a contract services agreement with GovOS to provide short-term rental compliance services in an amount not to exceed $90,000 annually, for a period of three and one-half years.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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REQUEST BY RONALD DUPUIS, OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR A WEXLER STEEL HOME, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 290 SIMMS ROAD (APN #505-031-012), (HSPB #43)

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs and Ronald Dupuis.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement with the County of Riverside.

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REQUEST BY ROCHELLE STEINER, OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 1870 SOUTH BARONA ROAD, A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE IN THE SANDCLIFF GARDEN APARTMENT HOMES HISTORIC DISTRICT (APN #510-040-023), (HSPB #93 / HD-5)

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs, Rochelle Steiner and the Sandcliff Homeowners Association.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement with the County of Riverside.

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ACCEPT A STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $284,560 FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, THROUGH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, FOR THE PURCHASE OF INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the acceptance of a 2021 State Homeland Security Program Grant Award in the amount of $284,560 from the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), through the County of Riverside Emergency Management Department.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) SHADE STRUCTURE FROM SHADE STRUCTURES INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,763.33 FOR THE DESERT HIGHLAND PARK SHADE STRUCTURE PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-22

RECOMMENDATION:

In accordance with Section 7.09.010 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, "Cooperative Purchasing Programs", authorize the purchase and installation of one (1) shade structure from Shade Structures Inc., dba USA Shade & Fabric Structures, a Texas corporation, pursuant to Cooperative Purchasing Contract 030117-LTS, for an amount of $17,763.33.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) SHADE STRUCTURES FROM SHADE STRUCTURES INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,946.36 FOR THE SWIM CENTER SHADE STRUCTURES, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-32

RECOMMENDATION:

In accordance with Section 7.09.010 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, "Cooperative Purchasing Programs", authorize the purchase and installation of three (3) shade structures from Shade Structures Inc. dba USA Shade & Fabric Structures, a Texas corporation, pursuant to Cooperative Purchasing Contract 030117-LTS, for an amount of $100,946.36.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PAVEMENT COATINGS CO., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $893,600 FOR THE 2022 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-02

RECOMMENDATION:

Award a construction contract to Pavement Coatings Co., a California corporation, in the amount of $893,600 for the 2022 Slurry Seal Project, City Project No. 21-02 (“the Project”).
Authorize the City Manager to approve a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $75,000 with an ‘on-call’ firm for construction management and inspection services.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.

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TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, OCTOBER 31, 2021, AND NOVEMBER 30, 2021

RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File Treasurer’s Investment Report as of September 30, 2021, October 31, 2021, and November 30, 2021. Click to View

APPROVAL OF PUBLIC ART COMMISSION NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM PUBLIC ARTS FUND

RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a budget allocation of $25,000 from the Public Art Fund for the Public Arts Neighborhood Grant Program. Click to View

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2061 ADOPTING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION FROM RMHP (RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME PARK) TO R-1-C (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR AN UNDEVELOPED 1.35-ACRE PARCEL (APN: 508-240-020) LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SUNNY DUNES AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, SECTION 23.

RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2061 entitled," AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION FROM RMHP (RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME PARK) TO R-1-C (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR AN UNDEVELOPED 1.35-ACRE PARCEL (APN: 508-240-020) LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SUNNY DUNES AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, SECTION 23."
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

REQUEST BY AG LAND INVESTMENTS, LLC FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE CURRENT LAND USE DESIGNATION OF ‘INDUSTRIAL’ (IND) TO ‘VERY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL’ (VLDR), CHANGE OF ZONE FROM ‘PLANNED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PARK’ (M-1-P) TO ‘SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL’ (R-1-C), AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) AND ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION (AMM) APPLICATIONS TO SUBDIVIDE 2.53 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND INTO EIGHT (8) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AT 2700 EAST ALEJO ROAD (CASE 5.1521 GPA/CZ, 38049 TTM, 7.1645 AMM)

RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
Introduce by title only and waive further reading of an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE 5.1521 CZ, CHANGE OF ZONE, TO AMEND THE CURRENT ZONE DESIGNATION OF ‘PLANNED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PARK’ (M-1-P) TO ‘SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL’ (R-1-C) FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A 2.53- ACRE LOT INTO EIGHT (8) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AT 2700 EAST ALEJO ROAD, SECTION 12.”
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE 5.1521 GPA, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, TO AMEND THE CURRENT LAND USE DESIGNATION OF ‘INDUSTRIAL’ (IND) TO ‘VERY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL’ (VLDR) FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A 2.53-ACRE LOT INTO EIGHT (8) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AT 2700 EAST ALEJO ROAD, SECTION 12.”
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE TTM 38049, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, AND CASE 7.1645 AMM, ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION, FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A 2.53-ACRE LOT INTO EIGHT (8) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS WITH THE LOT WIDTH OF 117 FEET INSTEAD OF THE CODE-REQUIRED 130-FOOT-MINIMUM FOR LOT 4 AND LOT 8 FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AT 2700 EAST ALEJO ROAD, SECTION 12.”

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REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL UPDATE OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE AND MUNICIPAL CODE (CASE 5.1466 ZTA)

RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
Introduce by title only and waive further reading of an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE (CASE 5.1466 ZTA).”

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BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:

CONSIDERATION OF GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT PROGRAM AND DIRECTION TO STAFF

RECOMMENDATION:
Consider the request for financial support of a proposed guaranteed income pilot program and give additional direction to Staff as needed. 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 COMMENTS, REPORTS, & AGENDA DEVELOPMENT: This time is set aside for the City Council and City Manager to provide additional general comments and reports. Additionally, the City Council and City Manager may briefly discuss items of concern and prioritize agenda items for future meeting dates.

ADJOURNMENT:

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

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County of Riverside ) ss.
City of Palm Springs )

I, Brent Rasi, 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 March 18, 2022, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures.

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Brent Rasi,
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.

It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 323-8204, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.