HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 - MINUTES - 9/22/1999 - STUDY SESSIONCOUNCIL STUDY SESSION
SEPTEMBER 22, 1999
All present
1. CLOSED SESSION - report by City Attorney, see attached agenda
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Howard Lapham, read a prepared statement regardin increased funding for the
Economic Development Department.
b) Willie Holland, 3975 El Dorado, stated that the City should not be abating and
tearing down properties and read a petition, copy attached, related to that issue.
3. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
a) Mayor and Councilmembers reported on various civic and community organizational
meetings and events which they attended, subsequent to the last regular meeting, and
announced upcoming events of community interest.
b) Barnes: stated that many issues had been discussed between Mr. Holland and himself
regarding the process of abatement of dangerous buildings and status of the report
regarding Timeshare TOT.
c) Director of Building and Planning stated that the process did start in 1992; that the
process had been ongoing; that the building is dangerous; that it is a site for homeless and
drug addicts and is endangering the neighborhood.
d) Reller-Spurgin: Questioned the status of the RFP on Insurance and whether the 4th of
July was a City sanctioned event.
e) Oden: Questioned the status of the Palm Springs High School Unity Report.
4. DISCUSSION OF GOLF COURSE TOURNEMENT & CROUP PLAY POLICY
Director of Facilities reviewed written handout, copy attached. In answer to questions by
Council, Director of Facilites recommended that the time frame for submitting the
requests is from 12 to 20 weeks in advance; that there are 4 events that are normally held
for the non-profit groups; that the course will be encouraging the non-profits to use the
facility for food and gift items during the event; that there is a limited window for the
non-profits to be allowed to play to allow the least impact on the course; that during the
prime season, no tournaments will be allowed unless the resident discount rate is paid;
that the goal for the non-profit is to make money; that the goal for the course is to make
money; that by limiting the amount of events, and limiting the time frame for submittal
and event time and requiring the use of the concessions, both can be accomplished; that
Monday through Friday is the best time to host the non-profit, that merchandise will be
encouraged to be bought, that the stall will require 20 week notice; that there are four
agencies that currently are the non-profits; and that agreements will be reviewed to allow
a three-year event span.
5. NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION PLANS
Council Study Session
9-22-99, Page 2
Director of Downtown Development and Tourism Director reviewed a display outlining
the events proposed for New Years Eve, copy attached.
6. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Assistant City Manager-Operations stated that AB2660 allows the proposed action; that
the besign build phase does not affect the ability to bond; that the process is proven by
track record; that the CV Recreation District is a good example; that the DWA proposal
has not been fully submitted; that the budget session on October 27, 1999, will require
the DWA proposal in order to consider all options to move ahead; and that all action will
be discussed in the future. See copy attached for review of slide show.
Adjourned: 9 p.m.