Agenda

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

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AMENDED SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
(The updates are highlighted in red text.)

Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference and there will be no in-person public access to the meeting location.

Submit your public comment to the City Council electronically. Material may be emailed to cityclerk@palmspringsca.gov. Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting is required. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and retained for the official record.
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July 23, 2020

3:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:00 PM SPECIAL 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

AGENDA EN ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE EL SÁBADO - HAGA CLIC AQUÍ Click to View

3:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION

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CALL TO ORDER:

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

5:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING

CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

ROLL CALL:

PRESENTATIONS:

PRESENTATION FROM DR. CAMERON KAISER REGARDING COVID-19 Click to View

PRESENTATION FROM THE COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP REGARDING THE IHUB Click to View

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 June 11, 2020 and June 12, 2020. 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 06-27-2020 TOTALING $2,215,577.47 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 06-25-2020 TOTALING $4,576,188.80, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $6,791,766.27, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Click to View

TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MAY 31, 2020
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the Treasurer’s Investment Report as of May 31, 2020. Click to View

LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATING TO THE INCREASING SPREAD OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 PANDEMIC (COVID-19) - EXPENDITURE UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file COVID-19 pandemic expenditure update. Click to View

REQUEST BY MAYORS AGAINST LGBTQ DISCRIMINATION TO JOIN IN AN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF WITH THE CITY OF NEW YORK IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY PHILADELPHIA BEFORE THE U.S. SUPREME COURT IN THE FULTON V. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA CASE, CHALLENGING LGBTQ DISCRIMINATION POLICIES OF A FAITH-BASED FOSTER CARE AGENCY
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the City of Palm Springs joining as amicus curiae brief filed by the City of New York before the United States Supreme Court in the Fulton v. City of Philadelphia case.
Authorize the City Attorney to sign on to such brief on behalf of the City of Palm Springs.

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APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 37807 WITH GLENWOOD MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC INDIAN, AN ILLINOIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2150 NORTH ZANJERO ROAD, IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP 37807 WITH GLENWOOD MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC INDIAN, AN ILLINOIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2150 NORTH ZANJERO ROAD, IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST." Click to View

APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. U90 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF STATE FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN (LRSP), STATE-AID PROJECT NO. LRSPL-5282(050), CITY PROJECT NO. 20-21
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. U90 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR STATE-FUNDED PROJECTS NO. 00164S WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,000 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN, STATE-AID PROJECT NO. LRSPL-5282(050), CITY PROJECT NO. 20-21." Click to View

AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,847,759 AND APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KOA CORPORATION FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES FOR THE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CYCLE 7), FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5282 (046), CITY PROJECT NO. 15-32
RECOMMENDATION:

Uphold the City Engineer's decision to reject the bid protest submitted by Alfaro Communications Construction Inc., and waive any informality in the apparent low bid submitted by Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., a California corporation.
Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric Inc., a California Corporation, in the amount of $2,847,759 for the Highway Safety Improvement Project (Cycle 7), Federal-Aid Project No. HSIPL-5282 (046), City Project No. 15-32.
Delegate authority to the City Manager to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to $142,388 with all change orders reported to the City Council.
Approve Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation, a California Corporation, in the amount of $360,000 for construction management, inspection, and materials testing services for the Highway Safety Improvement Project (Cycle 7), Federal-Aid Project No. HSIPL-5282 (046), City Project No.15-32.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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ACCEPTANCE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT REMODEL REBID, CITY PROJECT NO 15-05
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the public works improvement identified for the Police Department Remodel Rebid, City Project No. 15-05, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for Police Department Remodel Rebid, City Project No. 15-05.

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REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE AIRPORT PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES PROJECT, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RE-BID AIRPORT PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES, CITY PROJECT NO. 19-34 AND ACCEPT FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AIP GRANT #58 No. 3-060181-058-2020
RECOMMENDATION:

Reject the bids received on June 23, 2020 for the Airport Passenger Boarding Bridges, City Project No. 19-34.
Authorize staff to re-bid the Airport Passenger Boarding Bridges, City Project No. 19- 34, excluding the refurbishment option.
Accept the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement AIP Grant #58 in the amount of $7,919,014 for the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVAL OF VARIOUS ACTIONS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TICKETING HALL EXPANSION, FAA AIP GRANT NO. 3-06-0181-054- 2016, IFB NO. 19-03
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the following various actions required to complete the Palm Springs International Airport Ticketing Hall Expansion, FAA AIP Grant No. 3-06-0181-054-2016, IFB No. 19- 03:

Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute construction contract change orders to Swinerton Builders, a California corporation, for an additional $1,810,800.41 up to a cumulative amount not to exceed $3,500,000.
Authorize an increase of $500,000 to Purchase Order No. 20-0400 with the City's "on-call" professional aviation consulting services firm, RS&H California, Inc., a California corporation, pursuant to Agreement No. 7148, for construction management services.
Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $300,000 with the City's "on-call" professional aviation consulting services firm, WSP USA, Inc., a New York corporation, pursuant to Agreement No. 7149.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2020
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of June 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020. Click to View

RESOLUTION SETTING THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO THE SECOND AND FOURTH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 5:30 P.M.
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REGULAR MEETING PLACE, DAYS, AND TIMES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 24674." Click to View

ADOPTION OF TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS GUIDELINES FOR VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED AND LEVEL OF SERVICE ASSESSMENT TO COMPLY WITH SENATE BILL 743 AND THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TRAFFIC IMPACT GUIDELINES FOR VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED AND LEVEL OF SERVICE ASSESSMENT TO COMPLY WITH SENATE BILL 743 AND THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT." Click to View

APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RECOMMENDATION:

Appoint Melissa Cronin to the Library Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2021.
Appoint Juanita Garner to the Library Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2023.

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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

APPEAL BY LEGACY PALM SPRINGS, INC, OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION TO DENY A ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO CONSTRUCT A THREE-STORY, ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN (114) BED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY WITH ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL USES LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD 357, SECTION 3 (CASE 5.1237 PD 357)
RECOMMENDATION:

Open the hearing and receive testimony.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING THE APPEAL FILED BY LEGACY PALM SPRINGS, INC., AND OVERTURNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO CONSTRUCT A THREE-STORY, ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN (114) BED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY WITH ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL USES LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE."

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REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO ADD SECTION 92.29.00 TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE TO ALLOW FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FOOD DESERT OVERLAY ZONES (CASE 5.1507 ZTA)
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce on first reading an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 92.29.00 TO CHAPTER 92 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FOOD DESERT OVERLAY ZONES." Click to View

ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS, FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021
RECOMMENDATION:

Open the Public Hearing and take public testimony.
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ORDERING THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 6A, 6C, 7, 8, 9, AND 10 (ZONES 1 AND 2), AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021."

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LEGISLATIVE:

CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS RESULTING FROM NONPAYMENT OF RENT WHEN SUCH NONPAYMENT WAS CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
RECOMMENDATION:

Discuss and consider adopting an Urgency Ordinance entitled, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS RESULTING FROM NONPAYMENT OF RENT WHEN SUCH NONPAYMENT WAS CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AND SETTING FORTH THE FACTS CONSTITUTING SUCH URGENCY." Click to View

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

CONTINUED DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION ON THE IMPACTS AND RESPONSE TO THE LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS Click to View

NEW BUSINESS:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LLC (DBA: CO-DVLP DISPENSARY) REQUESTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION FOR RELIEF FROM THE MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCE REQUIREMENT FOR A CANNABIS DISPENSARY AT 315 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE (CASE 7.1604 AMM)
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION FOR RELIEF FROM THE MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCE REQUIREMENT FOR A CANNABIS DISPENSARY LOCATED AT 317 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE (CASE 7.1604AMM)." Click to View

DISCUSSION AND NEXT STEPS REGARDING THE LISTENING SESSION ON POLICING, RACISM, DISCRIMINATION, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS Click to View

APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONSUL TING SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 8452 WITH MVR CONSULTING FOR GRANT APPLICATION PREPARATION AND COORDINATION SERVICES RELATED TO THE STATE PARKS LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM - DEMUTH DOG PARK PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $10,980 to Consulting Services Agreement No. A8452 with MVR Consulting for a total contract amount of $35,970.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all 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. Public Comment for non-agenda items will occur before or at 9:00 p.m. or soon thereafter.

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 Friday, July 17, 2020, 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

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(760) 323-8204.

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