Chapter 2.04 — COUNCIL

(a) The City Council may by resolution, establish its regular meeting place, days, and time. (Prior code § 1111; Ord. 934 § 1, 1972; Ord. 965 § 1, 1974; Ord. 1481 § 1, 1994; Ord. 1665 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1777 § 1, 2010; Ord. 2006 § 1, 2019)

• (a) Regular study session meetings of the city council and councilmembers acting as the boards of the redevelopment agency, housing authority industrial development authority and Palm Springs financing authority shall be held in the City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, on such date and time established by resolution of the city council. The study session meetings may include closed session meetings when permitted by and properly called pursuant to the Brown Act (Government Code Section 54900 et seq.).

(b) Additional study sessions may be held at any time upon giving notice as is required by law. (Ord. 1190 § 1, 1983; Ord. 1361 § 1, 1990; Ord. 1364 § 1, 1990; Ord. 1401 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1455 § 1, 1993)

Each member of the City Council shall receive a salary of Three thousand four hundred sixtyseven dollars per month for each full month in office, or pro rata portion thereof for a partial month in office.

(Ord. 1215 § 2, 1984; Ord. 1382 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1586 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1716 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2067 § 1, 2022)

The mayor shall receive a salary of Four thousand one hundred sixty dollars per month for each full month in office, or pro rata portion thereof for a partial month in office. (Ord. 1215 § 3, 1984; Ord. 1382 § 2, 1991; Ord. 1586 § 2, 2000; Ord. 1716 § 3, 2007; Ord. 2067 § 2, 2022)

Prior to or as part of the annual budget adoption, the amounts set forth in Sections 2.04.020 and 2.04.021 may be adjusted by an affirmative vote of the City Council, without the need for an additional ordinance or ordinance amendment.

(Ord. 2067 § 3, 2022)

The city council shall, by resolution, adopt rules of procedure to govern the conduct of its meetings, any of its other functions and activities, and regulations pertaining thereto. (Prior code § 1121; Ord. 913 § 2, 1971)

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City of Palm Springs, CA

ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL

§ 2.04.050

§ 2.04.100

Any member or other person using profane, vulgar, loud or boisterous language at any meeting or otherwise interrupting the proceedings, who refuses to be seated or kept quiet when ordered to do so by the mayor or other presiding officer of the council, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Prior code § 1125)

The members of each city board or commission shall be appointed by motion of the city council, adopted by at least three affirmative votes. Nominations for appointment to a city board or commission shall be made by the mayor or any other member of the city council at a public meeting. Each member shall be a bona fide resident of the State, unless otherwise provided by ordinance. Each member shall either: reside, work or go to school within the City of Palm Springs. For purposes of this requirement, "work" may consist of employment at a physical location within the City or an ownership interest of least 20% of a business that is physically located within the City. In the event the City Council determines that it is necessary or convenient to appoint a board/commission member possessing unique knowledge, skill or experience, the City Council may, in its sole discretion, appoint one or more board/commission member(s), notwithstanding the fact that such candidate(s) do(es) not live, work or go to school within the City of Palm Springs. Notice of the availability of a position for appointment shall be posted in three public places at least ten days before the appointment and the city council may, by resolution, adopt additional procedures to receive and consider applicants for city boards and commissions. No member of a city board or commission shall hold any paid office or employment in the city government. They shall serve at the pleasure of the city council and shall be subject to removal by motion of the city council, adopted by at least three affirmative votes. The members thereof shall serve for a term of three years, unless the city council by ordinance or resolution establishes a different term, and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified.

(Prior code § 1128; Ord. 1023 § 1, 1976; Ord. 1191 § 1, 1983; Measure Y, 2002; Ord. 2015 § 2, 2020)

The city council may fill vacancies in its membership by appointment or by special election, as provided by state law. In addition, in calling a special election, pursuant to Government Code Section 36512.2, the city council may make an interim appointment to fill the vacancy until the date of the special election. Where an interim appointment is to be made, the city council shall follow the provisions of this section. The council, no later than forty-five days after the date of commencement of a vacancy, shall call a special election to fill the vacancy. The person elected at the special election shall fill the term of the former incumbent. The council shall also, at the same time it calls the special election, appoint a person to fill the vacancy on an interim basis until the date of the special election and their successor is elected and qualified. Any special election under this section may be held on the date of the next regularly scheduled election to be held throughout the city not less than ninety days from the call of the special election, unless such an election date falls more than two hundred seventy days from the call of the special election, in which case the special election shall be held on the next regularly established election date set forth in Election Code Section 2500 that is not less than ninety days from the call of the special election.

(Ord. 1411 § 1, 1992; Amended during 2/98 supplement)

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City of Palm Springs, CA § 2.04.100

PALM SPRINGS CODE

§ 2.04.100

• (a) It is the policy of the City Council that all persons in the City have the right and the opportunity to be free from all forms of discrimination as defined in Chapters 2.45 and 7.01 of this Code.

• (b) City officials, employees, and contractors shall not discriminate against other officials, employees, contractors, and the general public or engage in discrimination because of actual or perceived race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, age, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or as a member of any other protected class.

• (c) The City and its employees, officials, agents, and contractors shall not require any individual to provide information regarding his or her actual or perceived race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, age, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, gender. gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or as a member of any other protected class unless otherwise required under Federal or State Law.

• (d) The City and its employees, officials, and agents shall not profile individuals based on their actual or perceived race. color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, age, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or as a member of any other protected class.

• (Ord. 1920 § 1, 2017)

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City of Palm Springs, CA

ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL

§ 2.05.010

§ 2.05.030