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

MARCH 28, 2024

4:00 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

Councilmember Holstege will be participating via teleconference from 5906 Bridgecross Dr, Sacramento, CA 95835.

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.

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4:00 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:

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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 March 14, 2024 Click to View

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2095 APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATED TO AN APPROVED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT INVOLVING 45 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND RETAIL ON BLOCK B OF THE DOWTON PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE NEC OF BELARDO ROAD AND MUSEUM WAY; LOCATED AT 200 NORTH BELARDO ROAD, ZONE CBD (CASE DA-2023-0008)

RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2095, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING SECTION 94.08.10 OF THE ZONING CODE AND APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH DTPS B-3, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, RELATED TO THE ENTITLEMENTS FOR A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT INVOLVING 45 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND RETAIL ON BLOCK B OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BELARDO ROAD AND MUSEUM WAY; 200 NORTH BELARDO ROAD.” 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 03-02-24 TOTALING $2,440,060.02 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 02-29-24 TOTALING $4,694,176.12, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $7,134,236.14, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Click to View

STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 2024

RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of February 1 through February 29, 2024 Click to View

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT 23P041, THE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TSG ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA THE SOLIS GROUP

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract Services Agreement 23P041, a four-year service agreement with TSG Enterprises, Inc. dba The Solis Group, increasing the contract amount by $300,000 to a maximum amount not to exceed $500,000 for administration of the City’s Community Workforce Agreement.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.

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AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 8 NEW VEHICLES

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Fiesta Ford, Inc., for the purchase of one new Ford F-150 Crew-cab Hybrid 4x4 in an amount not to exceed $61,858.26;
Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Palm Springs Motors, Inc., for the purchase of two new Ford F-250 SD XL Utility Body vehicles in an amount not to exceed $128,480.86;
Approve the issuance of a purchase order to RCA Investments dba Long Beach BMW Motorcycles for the purchase of 5 new BMW R1250RT-P Motorcycles in an amount not to exceed $227,540.23;
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.

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AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW CATERPILLAR, MODEL C7.1 GC, EPA TIER 3 STATIONARY EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATOR SET, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $125,824.78

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Quinn Company for the purchase of one new Caterpillar, Model C7.1 GC, EPA Tier 3, Stationary Emergency Diesel Generator set in an amount not to exceed $125,824.78, inclusive of sales tax and a 10% contingency;
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

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RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE PALM SPRINGS LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN ANNEX TO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL DISASTER MITIGATION PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL DISASTER MITIGATION AND COST RECOVERY ACT OF 2000.” Click to View

APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A9172 WITH AMERICAN FORENSIC NURSES, INC., FOR ON-CALL PHLEBOTOMIST AND FORENSIC EVIDENCE COLLECTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A9172 with American Forensic Nurses, Inc., to provide on-call phlebotomist and forensic evidence collection services in an additional amount of $150,000 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $225,000 through June 30, 2026.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P057 WITH SDI PRESENCE LLC FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CAD/RMS PROJECT

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24P057 with SDI Presence LLC to provide project management services for the Computer Aided Dispatch System / Records Management System upgrade project for a thirty-month term in an amount not to exceed $270,703 beginning April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P041 WITH SDI PRESENCE, LLC FOR PREPARATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PLAN

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24P041 (Attachment A) with SDI Presence, LLC to prepare an Information Technology Strategic Plan for a one-year term in an amount not to exceed $125,120 beginning April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025; and
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS:

PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) AND TO APPROVE A 2023-2024 SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT

RECOMMENDATION:

Open the Public Hearing for public testimony.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2024-2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 IN THE AMOUNT OF $413,000; AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE FUNDING APPROVAL/AGREEMENT WITH HUD – GRANT # B-24-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $413,000; AND TO EXECUTE THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY”.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO REALLOCATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT – CORONA VIRUS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,643.59 AND PRIOR YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,039.11 TO FUND THE MAJOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM; AND TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY.”

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CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER SECTION 53083 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE TO APPROVE A HOTEL OPERATIONS COVENANT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND CALIENTE TROPICS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED COMPANY, PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.26 OF THE CITY’S HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
Approve a Hotel Operations Covenant Agreement with Caliente Tropics, LLC for the Caliente Tropics Resort located at 411 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:

REGULATION OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR) CAMERAS ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY

RECOMMENDATION:

City staff recommends that the City Council provide direction to City staff, and the City’s Police Department in particular, to develop a program whereby private entities, such as HOAs and recognized Neighborhoods, may pay for the installation, operation, and maintenance of ALPRs on City property, including City rights of way, so long as such private entities share the ALPR data with the City. Such ALPR data would be used by the City in compliance with SB 34, and the City’s ALPR policy. The program would also include a review by the City Engineering Department, in order to ensure the safe placement of such encroachments in the City’s rights of way. 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, 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 March 22, 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.