Agenda

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

www.palmspringsca.gov

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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
3:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM REGULAR SESSION

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.
You may provide telephonic comments by calling the City Clerk's Office at (760) 323-8204 by no later than 5:00 p.m. to be added to the public comment queue. At the appropriate time, a staff member will call you so that you may provide your public testimony to the City Council.
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September 10, 2020

3:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:30 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

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.

5:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

ROLL CALL:

PRESENTATIONS:

BUDGET UPDATE Click to View

MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE Click to View

COVID-19 UPDATE 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 25, 2020, June 30, 2020, July 9, 2020, July 18, 2020, and August 5, 2020. Click to View

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE 2020 BIENNIAL NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the 2020 Local Agency Biennial Notice.
Direct staff to promulgate the necessary amendments and return to the City Council in December for adoption pursuant to the Political Reform Act.

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PROVIDE DIRECTION ON THE RESOLUTION BEING CONSIDERED AT THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES' ANNUAL VIRTUAL BUSINESS MEETING
RECOMMENDATION:

Support the resolution proposed for the upcoming League of California Cities' Annual Virtual Business Meeting at the League's Annual Conference. 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 07-25-2020 TOTALING $1,657,905.60 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 07-23-2020 TOTALING $5,270,219.20, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $6,928,124.80, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Click to View

TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2020
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file Treasurer's Investment Report as of June 30, 2020. Click to View

ACCEPTANCE OF $24,800 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR A TRAFFIC RECORDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO IMPLEMENT A NEW TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORTING SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept $24,800 in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a Traffic Records Improvement Program for 2020/2021.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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ACCEPTANCE OF $100,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TO BE USED TO ENFORCE, EDUCATE, AND BRING AWARENESS TO THE PUBLIC
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept $100,000 in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for 2020/2021.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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ACCEPT THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ACCOUNT (SLESA) GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND APPROVE AN EXPENDITURE PLAN AND APPROPRIATION
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the State of California Supplemental Enforcement Services Account Grant (SLESA) and Expenditure Plan.
Direct the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to fund the appropriation.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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ACCEPT AN AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,006 AND APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND OTHER PARTICIPATING RIVERSIDE COUNTY CITIES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GRANT
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the acceptance of a grant award from the United States Department of Justice in the amount of $18,006 for the 2020 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
Approve an lnterlocal Agreement with the City of Riverside, Riverside County Sheriff's Department, and various cities within Riverside County, for the City of Riverside Police Department to administer the grant on behalf of participating agencies.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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ACCEPTANCE OF THE KEYLESS ENTRY PROJECT, PHASE 1, CITY PROJECT NO. 14-23
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the public works improvement identified as the Keyless Entry Project, Phase I, City Project No. 14-23, 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 the Keyless Entry Project, Phase I, City Project No. 14-23.

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ACCEPTANCE OF THE GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELLS FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE COLORADO RIVER REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD ORDER R7-2017-0013, CITY PROJECT NO. 19-20
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the public works improvement identified Groundwater Monitoring Wells for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, City Project No. 19-20, 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 the Groundwater Monitoring Wells for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, City Project No. 19-20

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ACCEPTANCE OF THE SEWER MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 20-17
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the public works improvement identified Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 20-17 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 the Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 20-17.

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ACCEPTANCE OF THE AIRPORT ENVIRONMENTAL BORING AND DRILLING, CITY PROJECT NO. 19-32
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the installation of three groundwater monitoring wells and thirteen soil borings to comply with regulations imposed on the City through State Water Board Order WQ 2019-0005-DWQ identified as the Airport Environmental Boring and Drilling, City Project No. 19-32, 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 the Airport Environmental Boring and Drilling, City Project No. 19-32.

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ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE " ESCENA DEVELOPMENT - PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY," TRACT MAP 32233-1
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 32233-1 AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES REQUIRED BY THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, (A5086), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO, IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST." Click to View

ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE "ESCENA DEVELOPMENT - PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY," TRACT MAP 32233-2
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 32233-2 AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES REQUIRED BY THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, (A5087), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO, IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST." Click to View

ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE "ESCENA DEVELOPMENT - PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY," TRACT MAP 32233-3
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 32233-3 AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES REQUIRED BY THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, (A5088), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST." Click to View

ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE "ESCENA DEVELOPMENT - PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY," TRACT MAP 32233-4
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 32233-4 AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES REQUIRED BY THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, (A5089), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO, IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST". Click to View

APPROVAL OF A PIPELINE CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER LINE EXTENSION ON INDIAN CANYON DRIVE WITHIN RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY; APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY OVERPASS CROSSING AGREEMENT (A6956) WITH THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY; AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE WIDENING AND BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 01-11, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLO 5282 (017)
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE WIDENING AND BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 01-11, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLO 5282 (017)."
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO PUBLIC HIGHWAY OVERPASS AGREEMENT (A6956) WITH THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE WIDENING AND BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 01-11, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLO 5282 (017)."
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PIPELINE CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR THE EXTENSION OF A SEWER LINE WITHIN AND ACROSS UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY RIGHT OF WAY TO BE CONSTRUCTED AS PART OF THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE WIDENING AND BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 01-11, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLO 5282 (017)."
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVAL OF A NOTICE TO PROCEED TO VEOLIA WATER WEST OPERATING SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,985 FOR THE DIGESTER NO. 2 CLEANING PROJECT AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CITY PROJECT NO. 20-23
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize the City Engineer to issue a Notice to Proceed to Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc. in the amount of $87,985 for the Digester No. 2 Cleaning Project, City Project No. 20-23.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVAL OF FIVE TRAFFIC CALMING REQUESTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 WITHIN THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENT THE TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the following traffic calming requests:
a) Desert Highland Gateway Estates Neighborhood: Installation of three sets of rubberized speed cushions ("speed humps"), associated signage, and striping on Tramview Road between Eastgate Road and El Dorado Boulevard.
b) Desert Highland Gateway Estates Neighborhood: Installation of three sets of rubberized speed cushions ("speed humps"), associated signage, and striping on Rosa Parks Road between Eastgate Road and El Dorado Boulevar.
c) Demuth Park Neighborhood: Installation of one set of rubberized speed cushions ("speed humps"), associated signage, and striping on Mesquite Avenue between El Cielo Road and Mountain View Drive.
d) Demuth Park Neighborhood: Installation of one set of rubberized speed cushions ("speed humps"), associated signage, and striping on Mesquite Avenue between Park Access Road and Nueva Vista Drive.
e) Demuth Park Neighborhood: Installation of solar powered LED stop signs at Mesquite Avenue/ Park Access Road and at Mesquite Avenue/ Calle Santa Cruz.
f) Melody Ranch Neighborhood: Installation of parking lane and traffic striping along both sides of Seven Lakes Drive from Cherokee Way to Gene Autry Trail, and authorization to install two speed feedback signs if recommended by the City Engineer after further evaluation of the effects of the parking lane and traffic striping.
g) Little Tuscany Neighborhood: Modification of existing traffic calming devices on West Racquet Club Road to eliminate one temporary traffic circle previously installed between Leonard Road and Tuscan Road.
h) Tahquitz River Estates Neighborhood: Installation of three sets of rubberized speed cushions ("speed humps"), associated signage, and striping on South Riverside Drive between Camino Real and Sunrise Way.
Authorize Staff to purchase and implement the traffic calming measures at a cost not to exceed $150,000.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE 2020 SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM REPAIRS PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 20-20
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the plans, specifications and estimate; and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for 2020 Sewer Collection System Repairs Project, City Project No. 20-20. Click to View

APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE CITY HALL AND POLICE DEPARTMENT COOLING TOWER REPLACEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 20-22
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the plans, specifications and estimate; and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the City Hall and Police Department Cooling Tower Replacements, City Project No. 20-22. Click to View

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS TO CALRECYCLE
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS IS ELIGIBLE." Click to View

TEMPORARY WAIVER OF LAND USE PERMIT FEES RELATING TO OUTDOOR DINING AND PORTABLE SIGNS
RECOMMENDATION:

Ratify and confirm the City Council's prior authorization to temporarily waive the Land Use Permit application fee for expanded outdoor dining through June 30, 2021.
Temporarily waive the Land Use Permit application fee for portable signs through June 30, 2021.

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RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION DOWNTOWN BENCH ART PILOT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive report and direct staff as appropriate. Click to View

REQUEST BY COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AND CITY OF CHICAGO TO JOIN IN AN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF BEFORE THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK INVOLVING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) – NEW YORK, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS)
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the City of Palm Springs joining an amicus curiae brief filed by the County of Santa Clara, California and City of Chicago in support of the plaintiff States in New York, et al. v. HHS, 1:20-cv-5583.
Authorize the City Attorney to sign on to such brief on behalf of the City of Palm Springs.

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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 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR CLASS 1 HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION OF "THE LAS PALMAS LIQUOR STORE BUILDING" LOCATED AT 1595 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, APN #505-165-010 (CASE HSPB #127)
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 LAS PALMAS LIQUOR STORE" LOCATED AT 1595 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, AS HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #127, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 505-165-010)."

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PROPOSED MINOR CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE (CASE 5.1454 ZTA)
RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing and receive testimony.
Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and 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, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.05 ("HISTORIC PRESERVATION")."

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LEGISLATIVE:

REQUEST TO AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE NAME OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND UPDATE THE ASSOCIATED TITLES AND REFERENCES THEREIN
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and introduce on first reading an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE NAME OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND TO UPDATE THE ASSOCIATED TITLES AND REFERENCES THEREIN." Click to View

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

DISCUSSION OF TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS AND IMPACT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 3088, REGARDING NONPAYMENT OF RENT DUE TO COVID-19
RECOMMENDATION:

Discuss and provide direction regarding potential protections for tenants and landlords, due to the economic effects of COVID-19. Click to View

NEW BUSINESS:

ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION OF WAIVERS FROM SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND CANNABIS LOUNGES
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTS FOR WAIVERS OF CERTAIN CANNABIS BUSINESS SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS." Click to View

FIRE DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE
RECOMMENDATION:

In accordance with Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7 .04.030, "Special Expertise Procurement," and Section 7.09.010, "Cooperative Purchasing Programs," approve a cooperative purchase from Airwave Communications Enterprises of a KAIROS Simulcast Repeater system using the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGACBuy) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract #RA05-18, inclusive of installation, in the total amount of $257,329.
Approve a budget appropriation from the General Fund Unappropriated Balance in the amount of $257,329.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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DIRECTION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
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. 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 September 4, 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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