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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 - MINUTES - 11/29/2000 - STUDY SESSIONStudy Session 11-29-00, Page 1 STUDY SESSION CITY OF PALM SPRINGS NOVEMBER 29, 2000 CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION A. Call Back to Order-Large Conference Room-Reller-Spurgin absent B. Flag Salute C. City Attorney Report on Matters Discussed in Closed Session-See Page 2 of Agenda this date. D. Public Comments Richard Campbell, 2580 Tahquitz, stated that the apartment complex one block from City Hall is rampant with fire and code violations; that there is no assistance from the City for landlord/tenant issues; that the City should assist its citizens; and that someone needs to respond to the issues. Judy Garner, 2580 W. Tahquitz, stated that for two years contacts have been made to the fire department and City Hall to try to get assistance to get the apartments up to code; that the fire department does respond, but the landlord does not do the corrections; that the owner lives out of state; and that landlord/tenant issues are a city wide issue. Dr. Duling, 585 Paseo De Anza, Dance sport USA, provided schedule of upcoming programs; and requested Council support with the group and presented a handout and video, copy on file in Office of the City Clerk. Aaron Blumberg, Camino Real, stated that Dance sport USA is a not only a dance program but educational; that one is required to maintain a high grade average to participate in the program. E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/QUESTIONS/REPORTS Councilmembers commented on various civic functions attended. Councilmember Jones requested Council review of the Valley wide animal shelter. Councilmember Hodges requested City Manager review the status of the apartments referred to in public comments. Councilmember Oden requested status of Youth Councilmember. F. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager stated that the apartment situation would be reviewed as well as status of the Youth Councilmember. G. STUDY SESSION 1. RIVERSIDE COUNTY INTEGRATED PLAN Study Session 11-29-00, Page 2 Mr. Brian, Riverside County Integrated Plan, reviewed a power point presentation, copy on file in Office of the City Clerk. Councilmember Oden questioned when the public hearings would be set. Mr. Brian stated the dates have not been determined. 2. CLASSIC PROJECT Mr. Tushure, project Manager reviewed handouts regarding the project, copies on file in Office of the City Clerk. Councilmember Oden stated that it is good that the plan is moving ahead; that the project does come annually for extension; that while in the past the Council has stated that there would be no more extensions, with the plans presented it is clear that the project is now getting off the ground; that the subcommittee composed of Oden and Reller-Spurgin have indicated a willingness to grant the extension due to the progress; that the project is comparable to Shadow rock and the Canyon Project; and complimented Mr. Tushure on a well done project. Mayor stated that the project consists of a 400 unit hotel, and 150 vacation ownerships; that the quality of single family homes will be in the range from $160,000 to $1 million; that the view of the golf course from Vista Chino corridor will be outstanding; that the openness of the project is to be complimented; that the zero lot line may be of concern to the Planning Commission and requested the project manager work closely with the Commission on the design; and questioned the status on the Fire Station. Mr. Tushure, stated the project will donate one acre for the fire station site; and that it is hoped that the service and be consolidated into existing fire service levels of the City. 3. QUARTERLY BUDGET REVIEW Director of Finance & Treasurer reviewed a handout, copy on file in Office of the City Clerk, and added that the overtime increases for the Fire Department are a result of minimum manning and the addition of paramedic services; that the Police Department is on line with its projected overtime; that there is one vacancy that needs to be filled; that there are some issues that the Council needs to address concerning unfunded community based organizations; and that some of the revenue projections may be somewhat lower than anticipated; that the parking fund is in a deficit; that a report will be provided to Council concerning the fund; that property taxes were calculated wrong by the Council necessitating a reduction in the projections; that the budget has a 14% reserve; that Council direction is needed if the desire is to maintain a 15% reserve; that the historic site preservation survey may cost somewhere in the vicinity of $174,000; that it may be that the survey could be done in yearly portions; that staff is not equipped to do the survey; and that when a firm is contacted, the RFP will include community involvement. Council consensuses to hold a workshop to review community based requests and determine funding, if any. 4. FUNDING CRITERIA FOR COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS Assistant City Manager-Special Projects reviewed a handout, copy on file in Office of the City Clerk and added that the point system is merely suggestions and open to Council desires. Study Session 11-29-00, Page 3 Director of Redevelopment stated the CDBG has a similar point system; that the funds are federally funded and therefore regulations are somewhat stringent; that the funds from the City could be directed in any fashion the Council chooses; that capital improvements are the focus of CDBG funding; and that the Redevelopment Department would be willing to assist in the qualifying criteria for the program. Councilmember Hodges stated that there is a philosophical problem on collecting tax dollars to give to private organizations; and requested that Council consider the matter at a workshop. City Attorney stated that the issue came about from the discussion of City sponsored and sanctioned events and whether there should be funding. Council consensus to get examples of the rating sheets for various City non profit organizations; score them and set a workshop to review the results. ADJOURN