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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. 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.

CALL TO ORDER:

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.

C. RESOLUTION SETTING THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2024 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PLACE, DAYS, AND TIME AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 25075.”

L. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 48 NEW VEHICLES RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Salinas Lincoln Mercury, Inc, dba My Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram, for the purchase of 29 Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicle AWD vehicles in an amount not to exceed $1,844,183.98; Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Fiesta Ford, Inc., for the purchase of 1 Ford Expedition XLT MAX 4x4 vehicle; 14 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4 vehicles; and 4 Ford E-350 15-passenger vehicles in an amount not to exceed $1,423,707.00; After delivery of the new vehicles, declare existing vehicles being replaced as surplus vehicles and authorize the City Manager or designee to sell them at public auction in accordance with Chapter 7.07 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code; and, Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. AN APPLICATION BY ERIC ELLENBOGEN, JOHN ENGELMAN AND THOMAS ENGELMAN REPRESENTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF “THE BLANKENHORN/GILMORE RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 1850 SMOKE TREE LANE, CASE HSPB #148 (APN #510-104-002, 510-104-006) RECOMMENDATION: Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony. Close the public hearing and adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING “THE BLANKENHORN/GILMORE RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 1850 SMOKE TREE LANE, AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #148, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN #510-104-002, 510-104-006).”

B. AN APPLICATION BY DAVID AND KATHERINE WRIGHT REPRESENTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF “THE KOERNER RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 1275 SOUTH CALLE DE MARIA, CASE HSPB #150. (APN #508-403-003) RECOMMENDATIONS: Open the public hearing and receive public testimony. Close the public hearing and adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING “THE KOERNER RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 1275 SOUTH CALLE DE MARIA, AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #150, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN #508-403-003).”

C. AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT AN EXTENSION OF A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN (10) MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS ON NEW APPLICATIONS AND TRANSFERS OF PERMITS TO ENGAGE IN CANNABIS RETAIL ACTIVITIES, FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65858 RECOMMENDATIONS: Open the public hearing, take evidence and public testimony, and close the public hearing. Waive the reading of the text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Urgency Ordinance entitled, “AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT AN EXTENSION OF A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN (10) MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS ON NEW APPLICATIONS AND TRANSFERS OF PERMITS TO ENGAGE IN CANNABIS RETAIL ACTIVITIES, FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65858.” (4/5 vote is required to take effect immediately)

3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:

A. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.102 TO TITLE 11 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE CITY.” RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the following ordinance for first reading, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.102 TO TITLE 11 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE CITY.”

B. REQUEST TO ADD CHAPTER 2.65 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE FORMATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS RECOMMENDATIONS: Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; Introduce on first reading Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.65 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE FORMATION OF COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.”

4. 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.

Nov 09, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting

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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. 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.

CALL TO ORDER:

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.

C. RESOLUTION SETTING THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2024 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PLACE, DAYS, AND TIME AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 25075.”

L. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 48 NEW VEHICLES RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Salinas Lincoln Mercury, Inc, dba My Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram, for the purchase of 29 Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicle AWD vehicles in an amount not to exceed $1,844,183.98; Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Fiesta Ford, Inc., for the purchase of 1 Ford Expedition XLT MAX 4x4 vehicle; 14 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4 vehicles; and 4 Ford E-350 15-passenger vehicles in an amount not to exceed $1,423,707.00; After delivery of the new vehicles, declare existing vehicles being replaced as surplus vehicles and authorize the City Manager or designee to sell them at public auction in accordance with Chapter 7.07 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code; and, Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. AN APPLICATION BY ERIC ELLENBOGEN, JOHN ENGELMAN AND THOMAS ENGELMAN REPRESENTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF “THE BLANKENHORN/GILMORE RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 1850 SMOKE TREE LANE, CASE HSPB #148 (APN #510-104-002, 510-104-006) RECOMMENDATION: Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony. Close the public hearing and adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING “THE BLANKENHORN/GILMORE RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 1850 SMOKE TREE LANE, AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #148, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN #510-104-002, 510-104-006).”

B. AN APPLICATION BY DAVID AND KATHERINE WRIGHT REPRESENTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF “THE KOERNER RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 1275 SOUTH CALLE DE MARIA, CASE HSPB #150. (APN #508-403-003) RECOMMENDATIONS: Open the public hearing and receive public testimony. Close the public hearing and adopt Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING “THE KOERNER RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 1275 SOUTH CALLE DE MARIA, AS A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #150, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN #508-403-003).”

C. AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT AN EXTENSION OF A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN (10) MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS ON NEW APPLICATIONS AND TRANSFERS OF PERMITS TO ENGAGE IN CANNABIS RETAIL ACTIVITIES, FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65858 RECOMMENDATIONS: Open the public hearing, take evidence and public testimony, and close the public hearing. Waive the reading of the text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Urgency Ordinance entitled, “AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT AN EXTENSION OF A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN (10) MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS ON NEW APPLICATIONS AND TRANSFERS OF PERMITS TO ENGAGE IN CANNABIS RETAIL ACTIVITIES, FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65858.” (4/5 vote is required to take effect immediately)

3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:

A. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.102 TO TITLE 11 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE CITY.” RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the following ordinance for first reading, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.102 TO TITLE 11 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE CITY.”

B. REQUEST TO ADD CHAPTER 2.65 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE FORMATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS RECOMMENDATIONS: Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; Introduce on first reading Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.65 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE FORMATION OF COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.”

4. 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.

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