HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 - MINUTES - 10/27/1999 - STUDY SESSIONSTUDY SESSION
OCTOBER 27, 1999
ROLL CALL: All Present
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Paul Casey, expressed appreciation for support for Bike Run.
Dave Greeter, PS Harley Owner Group, presented charity checks to Boys & Girls Club, Animal
Care, Brenda Wilhide, Saloon, presented charity checks to Boys & Girls Club, PS Firemen’s
Association; Kelly, ChiChi Club, presented charity checks to Boys & Girls Club, PS Firemen’s
Association, PS Search & Rescue; Mathew Tahlala, Village Pub, presented charity checks to
Boys & Girls Club, PS Firemen’s Association; JoAnne Kuppella, Karoke Joe’s, presented charity
checks to Boys & Girls Club.
Tom Suitt, Economic Development Group, stated that consideration should be given to the
Economic Development Department for additional funding; that the growth and financial strength
rests with that department; and that a larger budget for marketing needs to be determined.
Sanborn Webber, stated that the UUT should be voted down; and that too much is being spent to
buy out the Airport concessionaire.
Eric Meeks, stated the Community attended the Council forum and was a success.
Fred Ebeling stated the forum was a success and had alot of community involvement.
Lewis Porter, stated the PS Adult School will be starting new TV Classes Monday through
Thursday, 4:40 - 7:30 p.m.
Joy Meredith, Crystal Fantasy, stated that Main Street endorses the three incumbents; and that the
City Manager will be missed.
Selena Tracer, endorsed the three incumbents and added that credit should be given to their
efforts.
Ron Miller, 1750 Sharon, stated Mr. Barnes was a wrong choice for Coucnil; and encouraged the
community to vote for Mr. Jones/Ms. Reller-Spurgin.
1. BUDGET REVIEW-1998-99 WRAP UP; 1ST QUARTER REPORT FOR 99-00.
City Manager reviewed budget hand out; and added that property taxes have increased;
that TOT on Time Share still needs to be discussed and determined; that overtime for
safety has increased; that full staffing has not yet been reached for the Police Department
or Fire Departments; that the issue for tree replacement has yet been addressed; that 15%
of the budget is recommended for the budget, and that 10% is currently funded; that the
parking fund and gas tax issues need to be determined; that the tennis center will need
funding to fix the property in order to secure a concessionaire; that the Council may wish
to consider some type of measure on the 2000 ballot for safety services; that there is a
$600,000 balance that can be used; that revenue is unpredictable right now and a firm
figure should be available by the third quarter; that the Economic Development
Department needs additional funding; the City Hall Security measures will need to be
addressed; that there is an incredible demand on the funding, but that Council needs to set
the direction for staff to move; and recommended the following investments: Economic
Development $128,000; upgrades for Demuth Park-$100,000; Upgrade Leisure &
Pavilion Lot-$121,000; Tennis Center upgrade-$35,000 and City Clerk request for
internet funding-$8,000.
Oden expressed concern on relying on tourism for tax base; that diversification is needed;
that funding needs to be directed to economic development.
Economic Development Director stated that the acknowledgment that Palm Springs is
part of the Coachella Valley has been made; need to commit to Valley partnership; will
use Inland Empire for model for programs.
Barnes: Need to supply liaison for business interaction with city departments; need
establishment of broader base for business; and provide a higher level of service to
existing businesses.
Kleindienst: Result of action will increase more jobs for residents; but need to also
address quality of life.
Director of Economic Development stated that more jobs will be created, but vision is for
higher paying jobs, to increase revenue for City.
Kleindienst suggested 2/3 split to improvements, 1/3 to reserves.
Hodges suggested to wait until the UUT passes; and urged Council not to use a Band-Aid
approach.
Reller-Spurgin stated some of funding should be used to reduce the UUT; and wait till
election to determine rest of balance.
Barnes questioned the swim center status.
Director of Facilities: need mechanical end fixed; and ADA compliance should be
addressed.
Barnes: Could sell facility to YMCA or school.
Hodges: Organizations could not afford the upkeep or repairs; and requested a recap of
issues for past 5 years.
Oden: Questioned if concessionaire has been found for Tennis Center.
City Manager: Two possibilities have submitted proposals.
Oden: Additional funding for Senior Center should be discussed.
Mayor: Good snapshot on needs; requests outweigh funds available; further workshop
needs to be scheduled; election may change variables; request past 5 year overview on
issues.
Council direction: Schedule future workshop; request for 5 year recap on tennis center,
swim center, senior center and economic development.
ADJOURN: At 8:50 p.m.