HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 - MINUTES - 2/13/2003 STUDY SESSIONSTUDY SESSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
FEBRUARY 13, 2003
CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Call to Order-Large Conference Room-Hodges absent.
B. Flag Salute
C. City Attorney Report on Matters Discussed in Closed Session-See Page 2 of
Agenda this date.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Denys Acuri, representing Roy Wilson, County Supervisor, stated that the City is
encouraged to once again support the Indio Fair at $5,000; and that 7 of the 9
Valley Cities financially support the Fair.
Ed Svitak, read a prepared statement in support of the Easter Bowl, see attached
copy.
Aftab Dada, requested support of the Easter Bowl.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/QUESTIONS/REPORTS
Councilmembers commented on various civic functions attended.
F. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
G. STUDY SESSION
1. QUARTERLY BUDGET REVIEW
Director of Finance & Treasurer reviewed a power point presentation, see
attached copy; and added that the deficit is projected at $4.2 million; that
PERS, no TOT from the Spa or Marquis Hotels and increasing insurance
costs are the culprits; and that possible cut backs by the State will not be
known until September.
Reller-Spurgin stated that the citizens are used to a superior level of
service in the City; that each time the budget hits a deficit it falls on staff
cuts, but the Council does need to ultimately solve the issue and that
contracts may need to be reviewed.
City Manager stated that a group of stakeholders needs to be formed as
an advisory group.
Oden questioned Reller-Spurgin’s reference to contracts.
Reller-Spurgin stated consolidation should be looked at for things such as
street sweeping, but that it is the City Managers job to bring
recommendations to the Council.
Mills stated that more than just cuts must be reviewed, but revenue must
be increase to provide what the Community wants; that additional income
is needed.
Oden concurred with Mills and added that Council needs to look at past
appropriations over the past 8 years to see what worked and what did not
work; that tourism is the livelihood for the City; that we need to look at
thing differently and how to do tourism better.
Mayor stated that there are many ramifications and that the Council needs
to review each expenditure and recommended a budget task force to be
appointed to assist the Council with possible Mayor Maryanov serving as
Chair.
Oden stated that the EDC could assist the City in the formation and
directed the City Manager to contact the EDC to see what is proposed.
2. CONVENTION CENTER COSTS & FINANCING
City Manager reviewed handouts, see attached copies. Further
discussion to be held when Hodges present.
3. FRANK SINATRA MUSEUM
City Manager withdrew the item.
4. “GLASSY EYES” POLICY – TIME LIMITS FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS
Assistant City Manager reviewed handouts, see attached copies.
Direction of Council: City Clerk to prepare a policy for meetings to adjourn
at 11:00 p.m., or a motion to continue must be adopted.
ADJOURN