HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 - MINUTES - 3/8/2000 - STUDY SESSIONSTUDY SESSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
March 8,2000
CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Call Back to Order in 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
Ray LaVata, read a prepared statement concerning the appointment of Linda Fort to the Palm
Springs Tourism Department, Copy attached.
David Bobo, introduced Linda Fort.
Bud Sinclair, read a prepared statement regarding Ruth Hardy Park and possible measures the
Council could enact, copy attached.
E. Council Comments - None
F. City Manager Comments
Interim City Manager stated the workshop slated for 3/28 would be held on April 11, 2000, at
the Ramada from 4 – 7 p.m.
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin requested a review of all Franchise Agreements and income
from the Franchises to be available at the workshop.
G. Study Session
1. UPDATE OF CITY WEB SITE
Proposed Web Site reviewed by Power Point demonstration.
Consensus of Council to proceed with revisions.
2. REVIEW OF TAHQUITZ CREEK RESORT COURSE PERFORMANCE
City Manager introduced Peter Nanula, Neil Finch and Margaret Ryan, Arnold Palmer Course
Managers.
Handout was reviewed by Palmer staff, copy attached.
Discussion ensued as to increasing revenue for course; with recommendation such as a resort
hotel, and increasing presence on web site. Council to discuss negotiation strategy in
upcoming closed session.
3. RUTH HARDY RESTROOMS
Police Chief stated enforcement has been stepped to in increase police presence in park; that
Citizens on Patrol and Reserve Officers are patrolling the area closely; that a number of sting
operations have been implemented; that the web site advertising the restrooms as a sex site
has been visited by a police presence; that there are proposals from the Parks & Recreation
staff to try to alleviate part of the concern.
Director of Parks & Recreation reviewed a proposal for portable toilets; and added that
bollards and chains could be installed in a portion of the parking lot to prohibit cars from
parking too close to the restrooms.
Oden: Stated bollards and chains should be used; that the focus of vice should not be targeted
in one area; that the rest of the City likewise needs attention; that balance is needed in the
Community; that young people do use the parks and not always wisely.
Police Chief stated that the sex violators are not of a young age, but are older males.
Reller-Spurgin stated the doors should be locked at sundown; and when people are caught,
the names listed in the newspaper; that the parks are where children go to play; that it should
be safe; that with this type of activity going on, it is unacceptable for the Community and
action should be taken immediately.
Councilmember Jones reviewed handout furnished by Bud Sinclair, copy attached.
Consensus to increase police presence, install bollards and chains.
4. PROGRESS REPORT ON CITY MANAGER SELECTION PROCESS
Power Point presentation of selection process, copy attached.
5. PALM TREE TRIMMING POLICY
Planning Director reviewed handouts concerning past policy of policy.
Councilmember Jones stated that the policy should remain as stated.
Mayor Kleindienst requested an estimate for trimming the trees on E.P.C. between Farrell and
Sunrise be submitted to the Council.
Consensus of Council to obtain cost estimate for EPC between Farrell & Sunrise and keep
current policy in place.
ADJOURN