Agenda

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CALL TO ORDER (Council Chamber):

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: 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.

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.

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.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for December 4 and December 14, 2023. Click to View

B.

ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the resignation of Edwin Ramoran from the Human Rights Commission effective immediately. Click to View

C.

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 11-11-23 AND 11-25-23 TOTALING $5,122,812.01 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 11-09-23 AND 11-22-23 TOTALING $17,045,665.81, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $22,168,477.82, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA. Click to View

D.

STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2023

RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of November 1 through November 30, 2023. Click to View

E.

A REQUEST BY LORRIE HOEL, ON BEHALF OF PERRY’S PALM SPRINGS, LLC., FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) FOR AN EXISTING LIQUOR STORE, FOR A TYPE 21 LIQUOR LICENSE LOCATED AT 641 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (APN: 505-302-006), ZONE PD 48, (CASE PCN-2023-0006)

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY WOULD BE SERVED BY THE ISSUANCE OF A TYPE 21 (OFF-SALE BEER, WINE AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE FOR PERRY’S PALM SPRINGS, LLC, LOCATED AT 641 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE WITHIN CENSUS TRACT NO. 446.06.” Click to View

F.

ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD REPAIRS – GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND INDIAN CANYON WASH, AND TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY

RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the public works improvement identified as road repairs on Gene Autry Trail, Indian Canyon Wash, and Tahquitz Canyon Way, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications; and
Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for road repairs on Gene Autry Trail and Indian Canyon Wash, and Tahquitz Canyon Way.

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G.

APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23P385 WITH EVALCORP FOR EVALUATION SERVICES FOR ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT PREVENTION GRANTS PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 23P385 with EVALCORP to provide evaluation services for an organized retail theft prevention grants program for a three-and-half year term in an amount not to exceed $186,550 beginning January 15, 2024, through July 31, 2027; and
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

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H.

APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 23C393 WITH MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF RUBBER SURFACING AT SUNRISE PARK PLAYGROUNDS

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Construction Contract 23C393 with Miracle Recreation Equipment Company for the replacement of rubber surfacing at Sunrise Park Playgrounds for an amount not to exceed $160,155.60.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

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I.

APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23P382 WITH PHONG K. NGUYEN, M.D. A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, FOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR SERVICES FOR FIRE/EMS

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 23P382 with Phong K. Nguyen, M.D., A Professional Corporation, to provide medical director services for a two-year term in an amount not to exceed $56,000 beginning January 15, 2024, through January 14, 2026, with three one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

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J.

APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 36969 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH EHOF CANYON VIEW LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled,“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP 36969 AND AN ASSOCIATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH EHOF CANYON VIEW LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT southwest corner of east PALM CANYON DRIVE AND matthew drive, IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST.”
Authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.

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K.

APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 37726 FOR TIME SHARE PURPOSES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP 37726, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST.” Click to View

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APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23P395 WITH JNS NEXT CREATIVE & MEDIA HUB FOR ON-CALL COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING, AND SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 23P395 with JNS Next Creative & Media Hub to provide on-call communications, marketing, and social media services in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for a three-year term with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion, beginning January 15, 2024, through January 14, 2027; and
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

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M.

ACCEPTANCE OF INSTALLATION OF THE PALM CANYON DRIVE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS, CITY PROJECT 17-07

RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the public works improvement identified as the Palm Canyon Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enhancements, City Project No. 17-07, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications; and
Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for installation of the Palm Canyon Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enhancements, City Project No. 17-07.

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N.

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CNS ENGINEERS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION (AGREEMENT A6594), IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,249.56 FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AT TAHQUITZ CREEK CHANNEL, CITY PROJECT NO. 12-02, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLS-5282 (042)

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Amendment No. 6, in the amount of $39,249.56, to Professional Services Agreement No. 6594, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,306,899.01 with CNS Engineers, the South Palm Canyon Bridge Replacement at Tahquitz Creek Channel, City Project No. 12-02, Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5282(042); and
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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O.

A REQUEST BY CANYON FUND LLC, FOR APPROVAL OF AN ART MURAL TITLED “WHIMSICAL MID-CENTURY PALM SPRINGS” LOCATED ON THE EAST (REAR) ELEVATION OF THE BUILDING AT 310 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (APN: 513-081-014) (CASE MUR 2023-0003)

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ART MURAL TITLED “WHIMSICAL MID-CENTURY PALM SPRINGS” INSTALLED ON THE EAST ELEVATION OF THE BUILDING FACING THE PARKING LOT, LOCATED AT 310 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (APN: 513-081-014) (CASE MUR 2023-0003) Click to View

P.

APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A9232 WITH VERDE FACILITIES SERVICES LLC FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITES

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A9232 with Verde Facilities Services LLC, to provide janitorial services for various City facilities in an additional amount of $55,500 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $2,481,144 through December 11, 2025.
Authorize the City Manager or designee 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.

2.

PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.

3.

BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:

A.

APPROVE CONSULTING SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL PROJECT SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Consulting Services Agreement No. 23Q386 (Attachment A) with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. to provide architectural on-call project services for an amount not to exceed $11,500,000 for a term of five years.
Approve Consulting Services Agreement No. 23Q388 (Attachment B) with RS&H California, Inc. to provide engineering on-call project services for an amount not to exceed $14,700,000 for a term of five years.
Approve Consulting Services Agreement No. 23Q389 (Attachment C) with RS&H California, Inc. to provide environmental on-call project services for an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 for a term of five years.
Approve Consulting Services Agreement No. 23Q390 (Attachment D) with InterVISTAS Consulting USA LLC to provide planning on-call project services for an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 for a term of five years.
Approve Consulting Services Agreement No. 23Q387 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to provide construction management on-call project services for an amount not to exceed $22,500,000 for a term of five years.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary Agreements and authorize the Executive Director of Aviation to execute all task orders that fall within the total not-to-exceed amounts of the agreements

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B.

APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES WITH PALM SPRINGS DISPOSAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documentation. Click to View

C.

APPROVE SCOPE OF WORK FOR PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECTS 16-08, MAIN LIBRARY RENOVATIONS, AND 19-18, JC FREY BUILDING REHABILITATION AND PROVIDE DIRECTION FOR ISSUANCE OF DEBT SERVICE

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Scope of Work for Main Library Renovation Project 16-08 and JC Frey Building Project 19-18.
Direct staff to start process for issuance of Debt Service for the Main Library renovation. (This is not an official Authorization to Bond, that will come at a later meeting once an amount is determined.)
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

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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 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, Brenda Pree, 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 January 5, 2024, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures.

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Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
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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