HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 - MINUTES - 12/12/2001 - STUDY SESSIONSTUDY SESSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
DECEMBER 12, 2001
CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Call Back 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 - None
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/QUESTIONS/REPORTS
Councilmembers commented on various civic functions attended.
F. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS –None
G. STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSSION OF SKATEBOARD PARK DESIGN AND COSTS
Reuel Young, Architect, reviewed a power point presentation, copy attached.
Bruce Bushore, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair stated the Commission
did endorse the project, Scheme A; that Scheme A will provide a needed facelift;
that the pool is the only Olympic sized one in the Valley; that the project has
been in the planning stages for over a year, but now a good plan is being
proposed; that some swim meets have 600+ participants; that none in the valley
can host an event that size; that an 8X10 sq ft storage area is needed but not in
the plan; that the skate park had many committee members; and that it has been
found that most of these types of parks are community supported.
Shelly Saunders, Parks and Recreation Commission, stated that Scheme A was
endorsed by the Commission; that adequate space is needed to skate and swim;
that newer restrooms are needed and that the existing restrooms are not up to
today’s Codes.
Director of Parks & Facilities stated that there is an alternative funding plan that
will be presented at the December 19, 2001 Council meeting that can fund
Scheme A; that once the funding is in place the concept can get moving; that the
funds are needed up front to get going; and that the coming Phase of design
does take time.
Oden concurred with recommended Scheme A.
Reller-Spurgin concurred.
Mayor: staffing needs?
Director of Parks & recreation: existing and will expand part time employees for
use at the Center.
Mayor: new sound system?
Director of P & R, not designed in plant current system works and replacement is
not needed.
Mayor: Big cost difference between the two schemes presented; Scheme A
landscaping seems double in cost.
Mr. Young, landscaping includes drop off area, decking at lower level; new ramp
at pool; and requested Council direction for additional storage area.
Mayor stated in Scheme A with intro of new building for storage, the radius can
be brought tighter at the building and pull in closer to drop off; on west side
breakout costs of wall for more lawn space inside; good opportunity for City,
Scheme A should be supported.
City Manager: Will propose alternative financing on December 19, 2001; or
could defer to Capital Improvement Project budget next year; or could be part of
a larger bond issue and recommended the financing options be discussed more
fully at a work shop.
Mayor: Should check to confirm the sound system does not need updating or
replacement.
City Manager will come back on 12/19 with three scenarios of addressing the
funding gap.
2. MONTHLY BUDGET REVIEW
Director of Finance & Treasure distributed handouts and reviewed each
accordingly.
Mayor questioned any threat to the VLF.
Director of Finance & Treasurer stated not heard specifics from State as of yet.
Mayor questioned the highest revenue producer at this time.
Director of Finance & Treasurer stated car dealerships; that general retail has
been hit hard due to the 9-11 terrorist attacks in New York; restaurants seem to
be holding at a level rate of revenue.
ADJOURNMENT