Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER:
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A. FIRE STATION FACILITY DESIGN UPDATE
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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.
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
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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.
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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.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
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A. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION APPROVING A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT EIGHTY-TWO (82) 100% AFFORDABLE APARTMENT UNITS PER SECTION 93.23.17 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE FOR A DENSITY BONUS ON A 4.05-ACRE UNDEVELOPED PARCEL LOCATED AT 305 WEST SAN RAFAEL DRIVE, ZONE R-2 (CASE NO. DP 2025-0011) RECOMMENDATION: Open the appeal hearing and receive testimony; and Reject the appeal and accept the Planning Commission’s decision by adopting a Resolution entitled, “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL BY WILLIAM GORDON PHILIPS, AND LINDA AND CYROUS SACKET FOR THE APPROVAL OF A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT EIGHTY-TWO (82) 100% AFFORDABLE APARTMENT UNITS PER SECTION 93.23.17 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE FOR A DENSITY BONUS ON A 4.05-ACRE UNDEVELOPED PARCEL LOCATED AT 305 WEST SAN RAFAEL DRIVE, ZONE R-2 (CASE NO. DP 2025-0011)"
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B. A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR ADOPTION OF AND SECOND READING OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS), THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2025 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AND ADOPTING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE. RECOMMENDATION: Open the public hearing and receive public testimony; Waive the second reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety and adopt Ordinance No. 2120, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING CHAPTER 1, APPENDICES C, I, AND J; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX AH; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX B; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, D, G, H, I AND K; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX A; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES; THE 2025 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; AND THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES AS MANDATED BY CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 18938 AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.”
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C. AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AMENDING SECTION 93.23.14 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17 RECOMMENDATION: Find that the adoption of the proposed urgency ordinance is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code § 21080.17. Waive full reading and adopt by title only an urgency ordinance entitled: “AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 93.23.14 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17.”
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A. APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND LOAN COMMITMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN 82-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 305 WEST SAN RAFAEL RECOMMENDATION: Approve a funding commitment in the amount of Three Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,800,000) to Red Tail Multifamily Land Development for the construction of an 82-unit affordable rental housing development at 305 W. San Rafael Drive. Authorize the City Manager to execute all loan documents and related agreements, subject to approval by the City Attorney, consistent with the terms described herein. Acknowledge that the project is eligible for fee reductions pursuant to Resolution No. 24654, the Affordable and Multi-Family Housing Incentive Program, which provides a 100 percent reduction of applicable Development Impact Fees and Developer Fees for projects that are 100 percent affordable. Direct staff to schedule, at a future date, a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) hearing pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, issue public notice, and return to the City Council for consideration of approval of qualified private-activity bonds to be issued by an outside issuer.
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B. APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND LOAN COMMITMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PROJECT LOCATED AT McCARTHY ROAD AND SAN RAFAEL, A 110-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT RECOMMENDATION: Approve a funding commitment in the amount of Two Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,250,000) to Pacific West Communities, Inc. (“Developer”) to assist with acquisition of approximately five acres located at the northwest corner of McCarthy Road and San Rafael Drive for the development of a 100 percent affordable housing community. Authorize the City Manager to structure applicable Development Impact Fees and Developer Fees as a City loan, not to exceed $2,500,000, subject to repayment from residual receipts and documented through separate loan and regulatory agreements, consistent with the Affordable and Multi-Family Housing Incentive Program. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary loan documents and related agreements, subject to approval by the City Attorney, consistent with the terms described herein.
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C. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 3.29 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW RECOMMENDATION: Introduce and conduct a first reading, by title only, of an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 3.29 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, PROVIDING FOR THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW INCLUDING GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS, POWERS AND PROCEDURES TO ISSUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCING FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES, AND CERTAIN OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS”
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D. REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE REMAINING EXTERNAL COMMITTEES 2026 ROSTER OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES, APPOINTEES, LIAISONS, AND REPRESENTATIVES TO EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS RECOMMENDATION: Review and provide direction on the four remaining external committees to the roster of City Council subcommittees, appointees, liaisons, and representatives to external organizations.
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4. 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.
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CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENTS, REPORTS, & AGENDA DEVELOPMENT: This time is set aside for the City Council and City Manager to provide additional general comments and reports. Additionally, the City Council and City Manager may briefly discuss items of concern and prioritize agenda items for future meeting dates. A. Tentative Upcoming Meeting Schedule