Agenda

CITY COUNCIL
AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF THE PALM SPRINGS
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 - 4:00 P.M.
www.palmspringsca.gov
Geoff Kors, Mayor
Christy Gilbert Holstege, Mayor Pro Tem
Grace Elena Garner, Councilmember
Lisa Middleton, Councilmember
Dennis Woods, Councilmember

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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CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

PRESENTATION:

PUBLIC COMMENT (FOR AGENDA 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.

NEW BUSINESS:

CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING LISA MIDDLETON TO THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 5, AND CANCELING THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 3, 2020, FOR DISTRICT 5
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF LISA MIDDLETON TO THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 5, THAT WAS TO BE ELECTED ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020 AND CANCELING THE ELECTION FOR DISTRICT 5, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10229.”

OR

Direct the City Clerk to proceed with holding the election for City Council, District 5. Click to View

EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR DINING ON PALM CANYON DRIVE AND OTHER PUBLIC STREETS TO FACILITATE ECONOMIC RECOVERY IN RESPONSE TO THE LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a partial closure of Palm Canyon Drive between Tahquitz Canyon Way and Baristo Road to allow for an expansion of temporary outdoor dining into the public right-of-way, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary contracts and agreements associated with the partial closure. Click to View

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. Click to View

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 7:00 p.m., on Monday, August 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

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.