HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 - MINUTES - 9/12/2001 - STUDY SESSIONSTUDY SESSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
SEPTEMBER 12, 2001
CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Call Back to Order-Large Conference Room-All Present
B. Flag Salute
C. City Attorney Report on Matters Discussed in Closed Session-See Page 2 of
Agenda this date.
D. Public Comments
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/QUESTIONS/REPORTS
Councilmembers commented on various civic functions attended.
F. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS – None
G. STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSSION OF VALLEY WIDE ANIMAL CAMPUS
Corky Larson, CVAG; Aurora Kerr, CVAG; Council Member Jean Benson, Palm
Desert; Mike Russell, Animal Shelter; Council Member Robert Gomer, Cathedral
City; were present to review the status of the Valley Wide animal Campus
concept; a power point presentation was made, copy attached.
Following the presentation Ms. Larson pledged, should Palm Springs participate,
a shuttle service from Palm Springs to the Animal Shelter proposed site of
Thousand Palms; that included in the Shelter will be veterinarian services and
grooming services; that the shelter will be for domestic animals, no large animals
such as cows or horses; that the proposed site is 5 acres; that one thought is to
have Palm Springs hold its own animals for 3 – 4 days before committing them to
the shelter; that they are held for a time certain before being put down.
Councilmember Hodges requested the matter be placed on an action agenda for
consideration.
2. FINALIZATION OF AGENDA
City Manager stated that request by Councilmember Hodges to determine how
items are placed on the agenda; that there are two types of issues, administrative
and policy issues; and reviewed handout.
Oden stated that what the current practice is works and should be kept.
Reller-Spurgin concurred.
Councilmember Jones stated that recently there have been no problems with
response to Council requests for matters to be on the agenda.
Mayor stated that the consensus is to leave well enough alone and keep the
process as it is.
ADJOURNMENT