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

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

Jeffrey Bernstein, Mayor
Ron deHarte, Mayor Pro Tem
Grace Elena Garner, 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.

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 557 -

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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.

AGENDA EN ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE EL LUNES - HAGA CLIC AQUÍ

4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION

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CALL TO ORDER:

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: The City Council welcomes public input. 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.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 11, 2024 and January 22, 2024. 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 12-09-23 AND 12-23-23 TOTALING $5,392,962.42 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 12-07-23 AND 12-21-23 TOTALING $15,740,787.40, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $21,133,749.82, 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 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

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT A8865 WITH ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC, LLC, FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract Services Agreement No. 8865 with St. Francis Electric, LLC, increasing the maximum annual contract amount by $200,000 for a maximum annual contract amount of $580,000 for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVE THE DONATION OF 755 THEATRE SEATS FROM THE PLAZA THEATRE TO THE PLAZA THEATRE FOUNDATION

RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the surplus equipment bid and auction requirements of 7.07.020 (3) of the Municipal Code and approve the donation of the surplus 755 Plaza Theatre seats to the Plaza Theatre Foundation;
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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QUITCLAIM OF A PORTION OF AN EXISTING PEDESTRIAN ACCESS EASEMENT TO ACCOMMODATE NEW PARKING STALLS AT 4057 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE (APN 681-070-034), SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, S.B.M., CASE NO. 3.1358, ENG. FILE R 23-12-4057

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve this Quitclaim of a portion of a Pedestrian Access Easement (PAE) to accommodate new parking spaces. Said PAE resulted from a Right-of-Way vacation of a portion of E. Palm Canyon Drive, per Resolution No. 22155, recorded on March 13, 2008.
Direct the City Clerk to complete processing of the attached Quitclaim Deed and cause it to be recorded with the Riverside County Recorder.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 23C360 WITH FIESTA FORD INC., FOR AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SERVICE

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement 23C360 with Fiesta Ford, Inc. in the amount of $300,000 to purchase automotive parts and service for an initial three-year term beginning February 12, 2024, continuing through February 11, 2027, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 23C394 WITH GENUINE PARTS COMPANY DBA NAPA AUTO PARTS INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 TO PURCHASE AFTERMARKET VEHICLE PARTS

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement 23C394 with Genuine Parts Company dba NAPA Auto Parts Inc., doing business through its approved dealer, Desert Area Corporation, in the amount of $300,000 for the initial term to purchase aftermarket vehicle parts for an initial three-year term beginning February 12, 2024 and continuing through February 11, 2027, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE DESERT FOR TENANT SPACE AT 2901 EAST ALEJO ROAD FOR A FOOD BANK USE

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Palm Springs and the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert for tenant space at 2901 E. Alejo Road, Palm Springs, California.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

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AUTHORIZE THE DISPLAY OF THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH FLAG AT CERTAIN CITY FACILITIES IN THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY

RECOMMENDATION:

By motion, authorize City staff to display the Black History Month flag at certain City facilities, during the month of February. Click to View

APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P015 WITH BBG, INC. FOR FACILITY APPRAISAL AND CONDITION ASSESSMENT SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24P015 with BBG, Inc., to provide facility appraisal and condition assessment services for a five-year term in an amount not to exceed $450,000 beginning February 12, 2024, through February 11, 2029;
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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2024–2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING; AND REVIEW CDBG SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FROM PRIOR YEARS IN THE AMOUNT OF $129,490.90 TO THE 2023-2024 CDBG PROGRAM YEAR FOR THE MAJOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATION:

Open the Public Hearing for public testimony.
Review the draft 2024-2025 CDBG Budget and Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment and provide direction to staff.
Schedule a Public Hearing for March 14, 2024, to approve and adopt the 2024-2025 CDBG Budget and Annual Action Plan and 2023-2024 Substantial Amendment

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BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:

INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.42.020 AND CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING THE TAXATION AND REGULATION OF CANNABIS IN THE CITY

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs, California, amending Section 3.42.020 and Chapter 5.55 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, regarding the taxation and regulation of cannabis in the City.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents consistent with this Ordinance.

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APPROPRIATE $1,000,000 IN HOUSING SET ASIDE FUNDS FOR TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATION:

Appropriate $1,000,000 (one million dollars) in Housing Set Aside funds for the TBRA Program. Click to View

APPROVE USE OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS FOR THE REHABILITATION RE-ENTRY PROGRAM, SUBSTANCE MISUSE HARM REDUCTION PROGRAM, AND TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve use of Opioid Settlement Funds for the Rehabilitation Re-Entry Program, the Substance Misuse Harm Reduction Program, and the Rental Assistance Program. Click to View

AWARD A SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR ZONING CODE UPDATE SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION:

Award a service agreement for zoning code update services with Code Studio, Inc. in the amount of $640,885 for a twenty-month term as outlined in the Agreement included as Attachment A.
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 February 2, 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

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.