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CITY COUNCIL
AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 

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.
            
           MAY 25, 2023          
 
                         
4:00 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.
 
             
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4:00 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 (Small Conference Room): See Closed Session Agenda.
 
 
5:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
 
CALL TO ORDER:
 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
 
ROLL CALL:
 
PRESENTATIONS:
 
A.   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.
 
1.   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.
 
A.   FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361

RECOMMENDATION:

By motion, find that:
  1. The City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency. Even though the State and local declared states of emergency have ended, community spread of COVID-19 continues to exist, and measures to reduce the spread, including physical distancing measures, continue to be necessary for the public, health, safety, and welfare; and
  2. State and local officials continue to recommend social distancing measures, which can impact the ability of the City and the public to meet safely in person; and
  3. The City Council, and its subordinate bodies (Boards, Commissions, and Committees), shall be authorized to conduct public meetings in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e)(2) and other applicable provisions of the Brown Act for remote only or hybrid teleconference meetings
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B.   STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2023

RECOMMENDATION:


Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of April 1 through April 30, 2023.
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C.   REAPPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Re-appoint Michael Paonessa and Stephen Moses to the Administrative Appeals Board effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2025.
  2. Re-appoint Gerald Adams, Todd Burke, and David Feltman to the Airport Commission effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2025. Appoint Tracy Martin, Daniel Caldwell, and J. Craig Fong to the Airport Commission effective July 1, 2023, for a term ending June 30, 2026.
  3. Re-appoint Craig Borba to the Library Board of Trustees effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2025. Re-appoint Juanita Garner to the Library Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2023, for a term ending June 30, 2026. Appoint Deborah Schwartz to the Library Board of Trustees effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2026.
  4. Appoint Beverly Greer, Michael MJ Horne, and Carlotta Rinke to the Human Rights Commission effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2026. Re-appoint Edwin Ramoran to the Human Rights Commission effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2025. Re-appoint Donna Shepherd, David Vignolo, and Oliver Cleary to the Human Rights Commission effective July 1, 2023, for a term ending June 30, 2026.
  5. Re-appoint Johnny Coladonato to the Parks & Recreation Commission effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2025. Appoint Scott Page, Katherine Hatch and Donald Admire to the Parks & Recreation Board effective July 1, 2023, for a term ending June 30, 2026.
  6. Re-appoint Shawnda Thomas Faveau to the Public Arts Commission effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2025. Appoint Christopher Ramirez to the Public Arts Commission effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2026.
  7. Appoint Prema Walker, Dean Grubl and Bernard Rottner to the Sustainability Commission effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2026.
  8. Re-appoint Celia Garton (Retail) and Daniel Gonnella (Retail) to the VillageFest Board effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2025. Appoint Cheryl Idell (Retail) to the VillageFest Board effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2026.
  9. Accept the resignation of Robert Hedrick from the Administrative Appeals Board effective immediately.
  10. Accept the resignation of Tracy Merrigan from the Public Arts Commission effective immediately.
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D.   AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Palm Springs Library Foundation.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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E.   AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE TO PURCHASE ORDER NO. 18000632 IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 ISSUED TO ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES PURSUANT TO ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. A6443 FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PALM CANYON DRIVE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS, CITY PROJECT 17-07

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Authorize an increase in the amount of $20,000 to Purchase Order No. 18000632 for additional Traffic Engineering Services with Albert A. Webb Associates for the Palm Canyon Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enhancements, City Project No. 17-07.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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F.   APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 8865 WITH ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC, LLC, FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract Services Agreement No. 8865 with St. Francis Electric, LLC, a California limited liability company, increasing the maximum annual contract amount by $130,000 for a maximum annual contract amount of $510,000 for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services; and
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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G.   AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CALTEC CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $943,000 FOR SKYLIGHT RAILINGS, CITY PROJECT 18-20

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve the construction contract to CALTEC Corporation, a California corporation, in the amount of $943,000 for the construction and installation of Skylight Railings, City Project No. 18-20.
  2. Delegate authority to the City Manager or his designee to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a total amount of $94,300 (10%) with all change orders reported to the City Council at project completion.
  3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
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H.   PROPOSED “BLOCK G POP ART PARK” PROJECT

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Accept donation of the artwork Pin Wheel by artist Larry Lubow from Ann Sheffer. 
  2. Approve Public Art Funds in the amount of $9,775 for the installation of a concrete pad for Impossible Lawn Chair; $500 for Popsicles to fabricate a plaque; and $3,000 to install Pin Wheel, for a total of $13,275.
  3. Approve temporary placement of the artworks Pin Wheel, Popsicles, and Impossible Lawn Chair on Block G of the Downtown Development for a period of two years. 
  4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to facilitate the temporary installation of the artworks Pin Wheel, Popsicles, and Impossible Lawn Chair on Block G, located at the southwest corner of North Belardo Road and Belardo Road of the Downtown Development for a period of two years. 
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I.   APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23P056 WITH OFRS, INC. FOR HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT AND SITE CLEAN-UP SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Contract Service Agreement No. 23P056 with OFRS, Inc. to provide homeless encampment and site clean-up services for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 beginning June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2026.
  2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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J.   APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 23B104 WITH BLACK AND WHITE EMERGENCY VEHICLES, LLC FOR ON-CALL EMERGENCY VEHICLE UPFITTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 23B104 with Black and White Emergency Vehicles, LLC, to provide on-call emergency vehicle upfitting services for an amount not to exceed $1,950,000 beginning June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2026, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion.
  2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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K.   APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 23B101 WITH CHECKMATE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE, INC. DBA MAXIMUM SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS FOR ALARM MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 23B101 with Maximum Security Alarm Systems to provide alarm monitoring and maintenance services for an amount not to exceed $223,428 beginning July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;
  2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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L.   ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING STATE GRANT FOR RESTORATION OF THE HISTORIC PLAZA THEATRE

RECOMMENDATION:


Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR RESTORATION OF THE HISTORIC PLAZA THEATRE.”
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M.   APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A9071 WITH KINCAID INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR PLUMBING MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A9071 (Attachment A) with Kincaid Industries, Inc., to provide plumbing maintenance and installation services in an additional amount of $450,000 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $1,050,000 through April 10, 2025.
  2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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N.   APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A9232 WITH VERDE FACILITIES SERVICES LLC FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A9232 with Verde Facilities Services LLC, to provide janitorial services for various City facilities in an additional amount of $136,296 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $2,425,644 through December 11, 2025.
  2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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O.   APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE ALOE PALM CANYON PROJECT LOCATED AT 1479 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, A 71-UNIT SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve First Amendment to Amended and Restated Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with Aloe Palm Canyon L.P. to increase the loan amount by $3,000,000. 
  2. Authorize the City Manager to make any necessary changes to the DDA and sign other documents approved by the City Attorney to institute the loan increase amount and facilitate implementation of the Aloe Palm Canyon project.
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P.   AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF SIGNATURE ENDORSEMENT FOR A LETTER IN SUPPORT OF FINDING A PERMANENT HOME IN THE STATE BUDGET FOR HOMELESSNESS PROGRAMS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING

RECOMMENDATION: 


Authorize the issuance of an endorsement in support of Finding a Permanent Home in the State Budget for Homelessness Programs and Affordable Housing.
 
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
 
2.   PUBLIC HEARINGS:
 
A.   DELINQUENT WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
  2. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING CERTAIN WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS TO BE DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF THESE ACCOUNTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLLS FOR COLLECTION.”
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B.   AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR THE HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF “THE TAHQUITZ RESORT GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE” LOCATED AT 1885 LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD, CASE HSPB #149. (APN #681-250-012) (SY)

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony. 
  2. Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING “THE TAHQUITZ RESPORT GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE” LOCATED 1885 LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD, AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #149, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 618-250-012).”
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C.   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:
  1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
  2. Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING “THE SECURITY 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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D.   ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX TO BE USED FOR ANNUAL INCREASES OF THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE, AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION MODIFYING CERTAIN USER FEES, DEVELOPER FEES, AND CHARGES BY IMPLEMENTING A CONSUMER PRICE INDEX INCREASE AND ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
  2. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX TO BE USED FOR ANNUAL INCREASES OF THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE.”
  3. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING CERTAIN USER FEES, DEVELOPER FEES, AND CHARGES BY IMPLEMENTING A CONSUMER PRICE INDEX INCREASE AND ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.”
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3.   BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE: None.
 
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 May 19, 2023, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures. 
 
____________________________
Brent Rasi,
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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