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

APRIL 11, 2024

12:00 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

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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12:00 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:

COMMENDATION FOR PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM

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.

ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS FROM VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the resignation of Melissa Shelton from the Public Arts Commission effective immediately.
Accept the resignation of Paige Azarakhsh from the Sustainability Commission effective immediately.

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RATIFY THE NOMINATION TO THE MOUNT SAN JACINTO WINTER PARK AUTHORITY

RECOMMENDATION:

Reappoint Nancy Stuart and Jerry Ogburn to the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority for terms ending September 30, 2027. Click to View

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT A6594 WITH CNS ENGINEERS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,536.55 AND APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID 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. 7 in the amount of $25,536.55 to Professional Services Agreement No. 6594, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,332,435.56 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);
Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bids for 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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APPROPRIATE FUNDING AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000 FOR THE BEAUTIFUL SHADE PARKS PROJECT

RECOMMENDATION:

Appropriate Public Art Funds (Fund 150) in the amount of $80,000 for the Beautiful Shade Project. Click to View

APPROVE NO CHANGES AND NO APPLICATION OF THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ANNUAL ESCALATION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR ONE YEAR, FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ONLY

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve no changes and no application of the Consumer Price Index annual escalation in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for one-year, Fiscal Year 2024-2025 only. Click to View

APPROVE TASK ORDER NO. 3 TO CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. AGREEMENT A8563 IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,907 FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) ODOR CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT 23-16

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Task Order No. 3 in the amount of $73,907 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., an ‘on-call’ firm for wastewater services during design.
Appropriate $73,907 from the Wastewater Capital Improvement Fund balance.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR AN EARLY CONSTRUCTION START TIME BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2024, AND MAY 31, 2024, FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SLUDGE DRYING BEDS, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-05

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the requested early construction time of 5:00 a.m. for the dates between April 15, 2024 and May 31, 2024, for the WWTP Sludge Drying Beds Project, City Project 21-05, subject to continuous monitoring of noise complaints and impacts to adjacent properties and businesses. Click to View

INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16.37.005 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SIGNAGE REGARDING REGULATORY MEASURES APPLICABLE TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES

RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 16.37.005 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIGNAGE REGARDING REGULATORY MEASURES APPLICABLE TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.”
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

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 PS PROPCO, 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 PS Propco, LLC for the LifeHouse Palm Springs located at 1700 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:

CONSIDERATION OF RENAMING CITY OF PALM SPRINGS NAVIGATION CENTER

RECOMMENDATION:

Direct staff as appropriate. 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 April 4, 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.