HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 - MINUTES - 4/26/2000 - STUDY SESSIONSTUDY SESSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
April 26, 2000
CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Call Back to Order-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
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/QUESTIONS/REPORTS
Councilmembers commented on various civic functions attended.
F. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS – Jt Session will be held on June 19, 2000; Large
Conference Room, City Hall at 6:00 p.m.; Annual Board & Commission Dinner on
June 20, 2000, Convention Center.
G. STUDY SESSION
1. HOMELESS TASK FORCE RESOLUTION
Denise Goolsby, Dean Steen Kaufmann, Andrew Green reviewed proposed
Resolution regarding the homeless; and added that the process has been long
and involved; that the Council needs to provide direction for the Task Force; that
the Task Force is proposing a drop in center that will provide for all services at
one stop; that among the services there will be counseling, showers, food,
temporary sleep facilities; that the “basics” of life is what is trying to be provided;
that a non-profits group needs to partner the effort; that land or a building will be
sought close to the downtown area for the center; that the facility will not just be
for the homeless, but for the poor; and that the endeavor needs Council support.
Oden questioned what was proposed as a center.
Goolsby stated that the center is proposed as a drop in center; that all services
will be available under one roof, from eating, sleeping, counseling, hygiene; that
there were several sites being considered, but none ready for recommendation at
this time.
Mr. Green stated that the purpose for this meeting was to clarify the resolution
and determine what role and function will the City play.
Kathy Welbourne, Riverside County, stated that the County would assist in
finding funding sources; that there are funds available through HUD. State,
FEMA, and other agencies that the County is familiar with.
Wayne McKinney stated that he does help with Well in the Desert, a food service
for the poor and homeless; that 50% of the users are low income; that it feeds
around 100-120 per day; that there are about 120 homeless in Palm Springs; that
not all use the program and that this program will be a part of the proposed one-
stop center.
Jim Hicks, stated that the one stop concept is used in other Cities such as Long
Beach; that the Task Force did go to Long Beach and visit the site; that the
concept is in place and that the focus now will be finding a site large enough to
house the programs.
Mayor questioned the type of neighborhoods the other Cities had the sites
located in.
Mr. Hicks stated that most were located in semi-business areas; high density
intermixed with residential.
Mr. Green stated the areas looked at were north of Vista Chino, south of Ramon,
that the downtown areas would be avoided, but that the ability for foot traffic is
vital; that complete residential area will not be considered, but light industrial
would be; that proximity to transit lines is also to be considered.
Council consensus to direct staff to bring the resolution to Council for approval.
2. CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION
Mayor stated the last compensation raise was 9 years ago; and that the Code
allows for an increase of 5% per year for the Council, but does not address the
salary for the Mayor.
City Attorney stated that the raises if approved could only take effect after a
Municipal Election involving the election of Councilmembers.
City Manager stated that the item did need further research by the City Manager
and requested the matter be withdrawn.
3. BUDGET REVIEW
Assistant City Manager review handouts concerning the budget. See attached
handouts
ADJOURNMENT