City Council Meeting | September 9th, 2026

The City Council meeting of Palm Springs on September 9, 2026, included several procurement and contracting discussions. Key items included the approval of a professional services agreement with Alta Planning to prepare a Comprehensive Cessation Act Safety Action Plan, aimed at consolidating and advancing pedestrian and traffic safety projects with potential state and federal grant funding. The council also discussed the possible extension and modification of the Community Workforce Agreement (CWA), which governs local hiring goals and labor provisions for city public works projects valued at $1 million or more. Issues raised included the need for better tracking, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, as well as federal restrictions on certain provisions for federally funded projects. Additionally, the council approved a funding and services agreement with Caravanserai Alliance for a Small Business Support program, committing $1 million over five years to support local entrepreneurs, including Section 14 residents, with microgrants and business consulting. The meeting also addressed cannabis consumption lounge regulations, focusing on land use permits for outdoor events and operational compliance. Other agenda items included legislative platform adoption with emphasis on funding priorities, and updates on the Palm Springs Convention Center hotel project, including discussions on construction milestones and enforcement measures. Several motions related to ordinance amendments, contract approvals, and policy directions were passed, with staff directed to return with further revisions and reports as needed.