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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

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AMENDED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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OCTOBER 8, 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.
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           October 8, 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
 
             
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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:
 
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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.
 
1.   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.
 
A.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of August 6, 2020, and September 30, 2020.
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B.   ACCEPT A RESIGNATION FROM THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept with regret the resignation of John Goins from the Sustainability Commission.
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C.   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 09-05-2020 TOTALING $1,717,180.98 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 08-27-2020 AND 09-03-2020 TOTALING $5,259,720.88, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $6,976,901.86, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
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D.   RENEW AGREEMENT WITH DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION TO PARTICIPATE IN TASK FORCE
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Renew an agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration through September 30, 2021. 
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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E.   AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PURCHASE ORDER 19-0614 IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,150 TO INTERACTIVE DESIGN CORPORATION FOR THE DEMUTH COMMUNITY CENTER LIFE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT 19-14
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Purchase Order 19-0614 in the amount of $76,150 to Interactive Design Corporation, a California corporation, for the Demuth Community Center Life Safety Improvements.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute amendments to the design contract up to a cumulative amount of $25,000 for the Demuth Community Center Life Safety Improvements, City Project No. 19-14.
  3. Authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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F.   TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JULY 31, 2020
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report as of July 31, 2020.
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G.   APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION (A6597) IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,000 FOR THE EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE BRIDGE, CITY PROJECT NO. 12-04, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BRLS-5282 (041)
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering, a California corporation, (Agreement No. 6597) in the amount of $85,000 for an increased total contract amount of $1,267,540 for the East Palm Canyon Drive · Bridge, City Project No. 12-04, Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5282(042).
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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H.   APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARK, CITY PROJECT NO. 15-07
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve an increase of $240,000 in the City Manager's authority to approve and execute construction contract change orders related to the Downtown Park, City Project No. 15- 07.
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I.   APPROVE A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO ALPHA PETROLEUM TRANSPORT, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION, FOR COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, AND THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Contract Services Agreement to Alpha Petroleum Transport, Inc., a Texas Corporation, for waste disposal services of an estimated annual cost of $45,000 with an initial term of three (3) years, with two (2) one (1) year extensions.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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J.   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.80 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "VACANT BUILDINGS; BLIGHTED PROPERTIES"
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.80 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "VACANT BUILDINGS; BLIGHTED PROPERTIES'."
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K.   APPROVE REAL ESTATE SERVICES AGREEMENTS TO ANALYZE MARKET DEMAND OF CITY PROPERTIES
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN DELETED FROM THE AGENDA. 
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L.   ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DENYING AN APPEAL FILED BY SIMON CRE SUMMIT Ill, LLC, OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION TO DENY A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,071-SQUARE FOOT CONVENIENCE STORE AND FUELING STATION LOCATED AT 2444 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1, SECTION 3 (CASE 5.1498 CUP & 3.4148 MAJ)
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL FILED BY SIMON CRE SUMMIT Ill, LLC AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CASE 5.1498 CUP) AND MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION (CASE 3.4148 MAJ) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,071-SQUARE FOOT CONVENIENCE STORE AND FUELING STATION LOCATED AT 2444 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE."
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M.   ACCEPTANCE OF THE VISTA CHINO (STATE ROUTE 111) AT VIA MIRALESTE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 17- 03, AND NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (STATE ROUTE 111) AT VIA ESCUELA TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 17-05
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Accept the public works improvement identified as Vista Chino (State Route 111) at Via Miraleste Traffic Signal Installation, City Project No. 17-03, and North Palm Canyon Drive (State Route 111) at Via Escuela Traffic Signal Installation, City Project No. 17-05, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
  2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for Vista Chino (State Route 111) at Via Miraleste Traffic Signal Installation, City Project No. 17-03, and North Palm Canyon Drive (State Route 111) at Via Escuela Traffic Signal Installation, City Project No. 17- 05.
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N.   ACCEPTANCE OF THE PICKLEBALL AND TENNIS COURT RESURFACING, CITY PROJECT NO. 20-11
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Accept the resurfacing of eight tennis courts at Ruth Hardy Park and eight pickleball courts at DeMuth Park identified as the Pickleball and Tennis Court Resurfacing, City Project No. 20-11, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
  2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for the Pickleball and Tennis Court Resurfacing, City Project No. 20-11.
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O.   AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC., FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITYWIDE SPEED SURVEY, CITY PROJECT 19-17
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Authorize a Purchase Order to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., pursuant to On-Call Agreement No. A8393, in an amount not to exceed $113,957 for traffic engineering services for the Citywide Speed Survey, City Project No. 19-17.
  2. 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.
 
2.   PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
 
3.   LEGISLATIVE:
 
A.   URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LIMITATIONS ON THIRD-PARTY FOOD DELIVERY FEES
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt an Urgency Ordinance entitled, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING LIMITATIONS ON THIRD-PARTY FOOD DELIVERY FEES."
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4.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
 
A.   APPROVAL OF CONCEPT DESIGN FOR AIRPORT TURF CONVERSION PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve the Concept Designs for the Demonstration Garden so that the City can proceed to the construction documents phase.
  2. Approve the Concept Designs and phasing plan for Future Turf Conversion projects at the airport, which will proceed to construction when additional funds are available.
  3. Authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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5.   NEW BUSINESS:
 
A.   2007 GENERAL PLAN LIMITED UPDATE - REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED REVISIONS TO THE GENERAL PLAN VISION STATEMENT AND PRIORITIES
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a revised Vision Statement and Priorities for the 2040 General Plan.
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B.   AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,042,945 FOR THE AIRPORT PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES, CITY PROJECT NO. 19-34
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Uphold the City Engineer's decision to reject the bid protests submitted by AERO Bridgeworks, Inc. and Thyssenkrupp Airport Systems, Inc., reject the bids submitted by American Steel Builders California, Inc., Thyssenkrupp Airport Systems, Inc., and AERO Bridgeworks, Inc. as non-responsive to the bid specifications, and waive any irregularities in the apparent responsive and responsible low bid submitted by John Bean Technologies Corporation, a Delaware Corporation.
  2. Award a construction contract to John Bean Technologies Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, in the amount of $7,042,945 for Airport Passenger Boarding Bridges, City Project No. 19-34.
  3. Delegate authority to the City Manager to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to $176,055 with all change orders reported to the City Council.
  4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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C.   DIRECTION REGARDING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS FOR UPCOMING BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES
RECOMMENDATION:

Provide direction to staff as appropriate.
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D.   AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CONCESSION LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR PARADIES SHOPS, LLC
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Lease Agreement for Concessions at Palm Springs International Airport, Agreement No. A4159, with Paradies Shops, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company in a final form acceptable to the City Attorney.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary 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, October 2, 2020, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures. 
 
                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                   John Paul Maier, MMC
                                                                                                                   Chief Deputy City Clerk

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