HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 - MINUTES - 3/22/2000 - STUDY SESSIONSTUDY SESSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MARCH 22,2000
CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Call Back to Order in Large Conference Room.
B. Flag Salute
C. City Attorney Report on Matters Discussed in Closed Session-See Page 2 of
Agenda this date.
D. ADJOURNED MEETING: Adjourned due to lack of business.
E. Public Comments
Wendy Busig-Kohn, read a prepared statement, copy attached, regarding
position of designating a public site in honor of Sonny Bono and Kirk Douglas.
F. Council Comments/Questions/Reports
Jones: Request regular report on Ruth Hardy Park status; and noted graffiti is on
entryway sign of Ruth Hardy Park.
G. City Manager Comments – None
H. Study Session
1. Palm Springs High School “Spirit of the Sands” Band report.
Video Presentation by Brian Ingelson, Band Instructor and Ann Leiboh, band
supporter.
2. STATUS REPORT ON SANTA ROSA AND SAN JACINTO NATIONAL
MONUMENT
Director of Planning & Zoning gave history of process to date.
Jim Schlecht, representing Palm Hills property owners, stated that action is
needed by the Council to indicate the support of removing Palm Hills from within
the boundary; that Congress is posed for action and that the effect would be
detrimental to Palm Springs future growth.
Council consensus: Resolution in support of removing Palm Hills from National
Monument boundary to be considered at April 5, 2000 regular meeting.
3. BRIEFING ON BIG HORN SHEEP RECOVERY PLAN
4. HIKING & EQUESTRIAN TRAILS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE
Director of Planning & Zoning reviewed both matters concurrently and added that
the Wildlife Fish and Game has not been agreeable in furnishing information to
the City; that data in reports can not be verified; that requests for information are
not responded to; that there is no consistency in the reports; that the Office in
Carlsbad is not cooperative; and that the Coachella Valley has been a target of
enforcement.
ADJOURNMENT