HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 - MINUTES - 2/26/2003 STUDY SESSIONSTUDY SESSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
February 26, 2003
CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Call to Order-Large Conference Room
B. Flag Salute
C. City Attorney Report on Matters Discussed in Closed Session-See Page 2 of
Agenda this date.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS -
The following persons stated support for the Palm Springs Film Festival, and the
pre-planning and marketing efforts:
Aftab Dada, Hilton Hotel, Palm Springs
Charlie, Palm Springs
Ed Sweetech, Riviera Hotel, Palm Springs
Linda Forte, Palm Springs Tourism
Christy Lane, Palm Springs, stated support for the Roof Committee Report
regarding Mesquite Canyon Estates, and also provided document prepared by
Law Office of Ronald D. Steinbach, regarding replacing wood shake roofs; see
copies attached.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/QUESTIONS/REPORTS
Councilmembers commented on various civic functions attended.
F. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
G. STUDY SESSION
1. MOUNTAINGATE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
City Manager withdrew the item.
2. COMMUNICATIONS MASTER PLAN
a) Budget Task Force
City Manager withdrew the item.
3. PROCLAMATION PROCESS
City Manager withdrew the item.
4. PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL DEBRIEFING
The following persons spoke in support of the City providing
financial help with the Film Festival in the amount of $200,000, in
addition to the $150,000 already provided; and asked that in the
future the full $350,000 be right on the budget, so not to have to
come and ask for funds every year: (See attached material)
Harold Matzner, Palm Springs
John Wessman, Palm Springs
Lee Goodsell, Palm Springs
Earl Greenburg, Palm Springs
Mitch Levine, Palm Springs
David Baron, Palm Springs
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin stated that the City Manager should
just find the money, and put the item on an agenda.
Mayor Kleindienst suggested alternative ways of funding the
request, and requested assistance from staff in this endeavor.
Council consensus was that the Film Festival is vital to the tourism
industry of Palm Springs, and that staff should provide more
information regarding funding the request.
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