Agenda

CITY COUNCIL
AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
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 13, 2020

4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING

Geoff Kors, Mayor
Christy Gilbert Holstege, Mayor Pro Tem
Grace Elena Garner, Councilmember
Lisa Middleton, Councilmember
Dennis Woods, 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.

David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.D., City Manager
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC, City Clerk
Marcus Fuller, MPA, P.E., P.L.S., Assistant City Manager
Jeffrey S. Ballinger, City Attorney
Nancy Pauley, Director of Finance and Treasurer

Any person who wishes to provide public testimony for an Item on the Agenda MUST file a speaker card prior to the Public Testimony (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items Only) prior to that portion of the meeting. Testimony for Public Hearings will be allowed only during the Public Hearing. [Two (2) minutes per speaker]

Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing. Any person who wishes to speak at a Public Hearing must file a “Speaker Card” with the City Clerk BEFORE the Public Hearing is called. [Two (2) minutes per speaker]

Any person who wishes to speak on a topic not on the agenda within the City’s jurisdiction during the “Public Comments” portion of the agenda must file a “Speaker Card” with the City Clerk BEFORE that portion of the agenda is called. [Two (2) minutes per speaker] 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.

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.

4:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION

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CALL TO ORDER (Council Chamber):

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY (Council Chamber): The City Council welcomes public input. Members of the public may address the City Council by completing a public comment card and giving it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. 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.

6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: BOY SCOUT TROOP 262

ROLL CALL:

PRESENTATIONS:

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.

CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND REPORTS: This time is set aside for the City Council to provide additional general comments, reports, and announcements. Additionally, this time is set aside for the City Manager to update the City Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council.

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 9, 2020. Click to View

APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:

Appoint Shawnda Thomas Faveau to the Public Arts Commission for a term ending June 30, 2022. 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 FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 12-28-2019, 01-11-2020 AND 01-25-2020 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 420941, 420955 THROUGH 420979 TOTALING $49,910.31 CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1111080 THROUGH 1111519 TOTALING $6,050,899.84, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $121,037.58, AND TWELVE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $3,303,748.77 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $9,525,596.50, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Click to View

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL USES IN PROFESSIONAL ZONES WHERE SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED BY THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2016 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 92.08.01 THROUGH 92.08.03 OF CHAPTER 92.08 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE TO PERMIT CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL USES WITHIN THE PROFESSIONAL ("P") ZONES OF THE CITY." Click to View

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE AT THREE LOCATIONS: (1) CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ZONED "CU" AT 190 WEST SUNNY DUNES ROAD, (2) CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ZONED "CU" LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND STEVENS ROAD, AND (3) PRIVATELY-OWNED PROPERTY ZONED "CU" AT 342 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (HSPB #93/HD-5)
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2017 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONING CHANGE OF THREE PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY FROM "CU" (CIVIC USE) TO COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL ZONING AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY'S ZONING MAP BE AMENDED ACCORDINGLY." Click to View

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 1836 SOUTH BARONA ROAD
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Agreement between the City of Palm Springs, Patricia L. Kuhn and Sandcliff Homeowners Association, for 1836 South Barona Road, a Class 1 Historic Site (HSPB #93/HD-5).
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement.

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4 BROS PALM SPRINGS, LP (OBA: ONE PLANT) REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW TO INCLUDE SIGNAGE, BUILDING REPAINT, LANDSCAPING, AND ADDITION OF A NEW PARKING LOT FOR A CANNABIS DISPENSARY/LOUNGE LOCATED AT 2739 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 (CASE 3.2610 MAA, & 7.1583AMM)
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING REPAINT, NEW PARKING LOT LAYOUT, LANDSCAPE PLAN, AND SIGNAGE FOR A CANNABIS DISPENSARY/LOUNGE LOCATED AT 2739 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE." Click to View

REQUEST BY GABRIEL LUJAN ON BEHALF OF OG ARABIAN NIGHTS FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO RENOVATE AN EXISTING 2,466-SQUARE FOOT TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR A CANNABIS LOUNGE AND DISPENSARY FACILITY LOCATED AT 232 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15 (CASE 3.4150)
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION (MAA) BY GABRIEL LUJAN ON BEHALF OF OG ARABIAN NIGHTS FOR THE RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING 2,466- SQUARE FOOT TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR A CANNABIS LOUNGE AND DISPENSARY FACILITY LOCATED AT 232 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 3.4150 - MAA)." Click to View

REQUEST BY MIKE STORINO ON BEHALF OF IKANIK - CANNUS, INC. FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO RENOVATE AN EXISTING 3,191-SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING FOR A CANNABIS LOUNGE AND DISPENSARY FACILITY LOCATED AT 508 INDUSTRIAL WAY, ZONE CM, SECTION 23 (CASE 3.1112-MAA)
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION (MAA) BY MIKE STORINO ON BEHALF OF IKANIK-CANNUS, INC. FOR THE RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING 3,191- SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING FOR A CANNABIS LOUNGE AND DISPENSARY FACILITY LOCATED AT 508 INDUSTRIAL WAY, ZONE CM, SECTION 23 (CASE 3.1112-MAA)." Click to View

DECISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD FOR HEARINGS HELD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2019
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the Administrative Appeals Board decisions from the November 13, 2019 hearings. Click to View

CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO DESTINATION PALM SPRINGS AGREEMENT- PS RESORTS
RECOMMENDATION:

Consider and approve Amendment No. 3 to Destination Palm Springs Agreement with PS Resorts. Click to View

RENEW AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ON BEHALF OF PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND POST-RELEASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMPLIANCE TEAM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY REALIGNMENT
RECOMMENDATION:

Renew agreement with Riverside County, on behalf of its Probation Department and Post-release Accountability and Compliance Team, through June 30, 2020.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,900 FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES FOR AIRPORT TURF CONVERSION PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $31,900 with the City's “on-call" professional consulting services firm, David Evans and Associates, Inc., an Oregon corporation, pursuant to Agreement No. 6785, for conceptual design services for turf conversion projects at the Airport.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO BARKSHIRE LASER LEVELING, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,900 FOR LASER LEVELING OF BALLFIELDS, CITY PROJECT NO. 19-35
RECOMMENDATION:

Award a construction contract to Barkshire Laser Leveling, Inc., a California corporation, in the amount of $52,900 for Laser Leveling of Ballfields, City Project No. 19-35.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,270,796 WITH ABM AVIATION, INC., A GEORGIA CORPORATION FOR PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve an agreement with ABM Aviation, Inc., a Georgia corporation, in the total amount of $4,270,796 with a term commencing April 1, 2020, and expiring March 31, 2025, for parking management services at the Palm Springs International Airport.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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ACCEPT THE PALM SPRINGS MOUNTED POLICE SEARCH AND RESCUE'S DONATION OF A 2019 JEEP WRANGLER, AND DONATE VEHICLE 208895, TO THE PALM SPRINGS MOUNTED POLICE SEARCH AND RESCUE
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the donation of a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (VIN number 1C4HJXDG2KW544175), from the Palm Springs Mounted Police Search and Rescue Unit.
Waive the Public Auction requirement in Section 7.07.020(3) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code for Disposition of Surplus Property and authorize the donation of Unit 208895, a 1995 Jeep Wrangler, to Palm Springs Mounted Police Search and Rescue.
Approve a Donation Agreement with the Palm Springs Mounted Police Search and Rescue Unit.
Authorize the City Manager 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:

AN APPLICATION BY THE MERITO MANOR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, REQUESTING HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION OF "THE MERITO MANOR CONDOMINIUMS" LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MERITO PLACE AND BELARDO ROAD, CASE HSPB #121
RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING "THE MERITO MANOR CONDOMINIUMS" LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MERITO PLACE AND NORTH BELARDO ROAD AS A HISTORIC DISTRICT ("HD-8"), SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS."

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AN APPLICATION BY DANIEL KROG & ADAM BONNETT, OWNERS, FOR CLASS 1 HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION OF "THE SHEA RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 1690 RIDGEMORE DRIVE, APN #686-411- 024), CASE HSPB #130 RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING "THE SHEA RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 1690 RIDGEMORE DRIVE AS CLASS 1 HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #130, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. (APN 686-411-013.)"

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LEGISLATIVE: NONE

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

GENERAL FUND ENDING FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 AND GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 BUDGET UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the General Fund Ending Fiscal Year 2018-2019 and General Fund Mid-Year Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget Update. Click to View

NEW BUSINESS:

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN ADDING ONE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, ONE HOUSING SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR, ONE DIRECTOR OF FUND DEVELOPMENT, ONE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR, TWO (.75) RECREATION PROGRAM ASSISTANTS, ONE LIFEGUARD (.75) AND ONE PERMIT CENTER TECHNICIAN, AND DELETING ONE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT; AND REVISING THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE FOR EXECUTIVE AND ELECTED POSITIONS
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT #2 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2021, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 24635;" and adopt Revised Publicly Available Pay Schedule for the Executive and Elected Positions.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this action.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2020 - 2025 FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN GOALS
RECOMMENDATION:

Review the proposed Consolidated Plan Goals for the 2020 - 2025 CDBG program years.
Consider streamlining the City's process to solicit Community Development Block Grant applications.
Consider revising the allocation of fund uses in the City's annual CDBG Program.
Provide direction to staff as appropriate.

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DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY'S ANNUAL FUNDING PROCESS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION GRANTS AND EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
RECOMMENDATION:

Provide direction to 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 REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA DEVELOPMENT: This time is set aside for the City Council to make requests of staff, and/or issues of concern to Councilmembers are briefly presented, prioritized and set for future meeting dates.

ADJOURNMENT

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

State of California )
County of Riverside ) ss.
City of Palm Springs )

I, John Paul Maier, Chief Deputy 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 7, 2019, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures.

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John Paul Maier, MMC
Chief Deputy 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.