Agenda

CITY COUNCIL
AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference. There will be in-person public access to the meeting location.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

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

Grace Elena Garner, Mayor
Jeffrey Bernstein, Mayor Pro Tem
Ron deHarte, Councilmember
Christy Gilbert Holstege, 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.

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.

AGENDA EN ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE EL LUNES - HAGA CLIC AQUÍ

3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION

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CALL TO ORDER:

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY (Council Chamber): The City Council welcomes public input. Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 760-323-8204. 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:

PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND OTHER NOTICES

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 may be held by videoconference, in accordance with AB 361. Click to View

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2023. 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 01-07-23 AND 01-21-23 TOTALING $4,265,785.49 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 01-05-23 AND 01-19-23 TOTALING $8,672,298.41, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $12,938,083.90, 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

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE TURF CONVERSION MATCHING REBATE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an additional appropriation of $300,000 from the General Fund’s Climate Action allocation to provide a match to DWA’s turf conversion rebate. Click to View

APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. A9183 WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION, LP TO TEST AND INSPECT THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Contract Service Agreement No. A9183 with Johnson Controls Fire Protection, LP to test and inspect the fire alarm system at the Palm Springs International Airport and provide repairs as needed, in an amount not to exceed $90,000, beginning January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025.
Authorize the Interim City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

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SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2082 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.77 RELATING TO ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES

RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2082, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.77 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESS REGULATIONS.” Click to View

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2081, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.04 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS” AND SECTION 11.08.080, RELATING TO TRESPASS ON RESIDENTIAL AND PUBLIC PROPERTY.”

RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2081, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.04 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS” AND SECTION 11.08.080, RELATING TO TRESPASS ON RESIDENTIAL AND PUBLIC PROPERTY.”
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A REQUEST BY JOHN W. MICH, OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 1851 SANDCLIFF ROAD, A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE IN THE SANDCLIFF GARDEN APARTMENT HOMES HISTORIC DISTRICT (APN #510-040-011), (HSPB #93/HD-5)

RECOMMENDATION:

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

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APPROVE REPAIR TO CHAIRMAN OF THE LINKS SCULPTURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $895 OF PUBLIC ARTS FUNDS

RECOMMENDATION:
Approve repairs to the Chairman of the Links sculpture located at 124 South Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $895 of Public Art Funds Click to View

APPROVE THE USE OF PUBLIC ART FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,333 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART EVENT

RECOMMENDATION:
Approve funding in the amount of $3,333 of Public Art Funds to the Palm Springs Art Museum for Black History Month artist fees. Click to View

ACCEPT AN AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,398, APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH OTHER PARTICIPATING RIVERSIDE COUNTY CITIES AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, AND AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GRANT

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the acceptance of a grant award from the United States Department of Justice in the amount of $20,398 for the 2022 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
Approve Interlocal Agreement 23F014 with the County of Riverside and various cities within Riverside County, authorizing the County of Riverside to administer the grant on behalf of participating agencies.
Authorize the Interim 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:

AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF “THE SECURITY FIRST NATIONAL BANK” LOCATED AT 500 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, (APN #508-121-001), CASE HSPB #137

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 “THE SECUIRTY FIRST NATIONAL BANK” LOCATED 500 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #137, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 508-121-001).”

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ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE TO INCORPORATE THE PROPOSED VACATION RENTAL JUNIOR PERMIT FEE, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE APRIL 10, 2023

RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution amending the City’s Comprehensive Fee Schedule to incorporate the proposed fee, for the Vacation Rental Junior Permit. Click to View

AN APPLICATION BY THE VILLA ROMA HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION OF “THE VILLA ROMA GARDEN HOMES” LOCATED AT 2500 SOUTH SIERRA MADRE DRIVE (MASTER APN #512-120-070), CASE HSPB #140

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BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:

APPROPRIATE $3,000,000 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS NAVIGATION CENTER; APPROVE A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY FOR HOMEKEY FUNDED PROJECTS; AND RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE NAVIGATION CENTER PROJECT

RECOMMENDATION:

Appropriate and budget funds in the amount of $3,000,000 for the Navigation Center project located at 3589 McCarthy Road.
Approve a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY FOR ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY FUNDED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITH HOMEKEY FUNDS.”

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ADOPT A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND RECOGNIZING AREAS IN THE CITY NOT LOCATED IN A CITY-RECOGNIZED NEIGHBORHOOD FOR THE PURPOSE OF PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.25 – VACATION RENTALS

RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution to recognize, for the purpose of Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 5.25 – Vacation Rentals, areas not otherwise located in a City-recognized Neighborhood. Click to View

DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE OPERATIONS COVENANT, TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX SHARE, AND SITE PLAN REVISIONS FOR THE ORCHID TREE HOTEL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 222 S. CAHUILLA ROAD

RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss the proposed revisions to the Amended and Restated Operations Covenant and provide direction to staff. 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

State of California )
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 February 3, 2023, 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.